Press: Mondrian Gold Coast in Premier Hospitality International
Premier Hospitality International 5.8, January 2026
Mondrian Gold Coast, Australia’s first luxury lifestyle hotel from the globally renowned Mondrian brand, is located at the iconic surf destination, Burleigh Beach, Queensland. The project unfolds over 24 floors of studios, suites, private beach and sky houses and includes event spaces and a bio-wellness spa.
Design Alexander &CO.
Photography Justin Nicolas and Alicia Taylor
Project Mondrian Gold Coast
“Each venue at Mondrian Gold Coast embodies the soul of Burleigh; sunshine, surfing and covetable lifestyle focused, as well as being representative of Burleigh as an aspirational, international tourist destination.”
Alexander & CO., the integrated architecture and interior design practice, headed the project. Working alongside clients Vitale Property Group and Mondrian Gold Coast they developed the creative brief and brand pillars for the hotel entry and its two podium venues, LiTO and Haven. Whilst architects, Fraser & Partners and interior designers, Studio Carter designed all the spaces.
As part of the project, Furn-Niche was engaged before construction commenced to collaborate with the developer in establishing the FFE budgets. They then worked closely with the project's interior designers to refine their design vision into a commercially viable outcome that was also well suited to the South East Oueensland aesthetic.
Furn-Niche also acted as the product encineers and custom manufacturers for the loose furniture across the guest rooms and public areas, including the restaurants, pool deck and day spa. Their project management team coordinated all logistics and installation to ensure seamless delivery.
Jo Street from Furn-Niche said: "This project has been part of our business journey for more than three years, and we feel deeply connected to every space within it, with a story behind every piece. We worked to achieve a distinctive, almost hand-crafted feel throughout, while maintaining commercial durability, high quality, and accessible pricing.
"It has been especially meaningful to be involved in a project so close to home-one that friends and family can experience firsthand and truly understand what Furn-Niche is all about."
Each venue at Mondrian Gold Coast embodies the soul of Burleigh; sunshine, surfing and covetable lifestyle focused, as well as being representative of Burleigh as an aspirational, international tourist destination.
The flooring is a combination of stone Utzon inspired patterns, large expanses of concrete infill, oversize toothy scarpa tiles and grout, that is used to designate guests to the various zones within the venue.
The 10km long bar and front with a concrete curtain has a solid walnut top with lambs' tongue and ogee edge details and aged zinc inlay that adds a gentleness to what could be an architecturally monolith envelope.
ZETR electrical products feature in LiTO supporting the projects refined architectural language through considered electrical integration. Bringing considered power to the clientele of the restaurant, ZETR power is positioned at each booth behind the seating area, intuitively supporting the need to stay connected while enjoying the hospitality.
Nalla McMullen. Head of Sales at ZETR said: "Being part of the Mondrian Gold Coast reflects a natural meeting point between design intent and the way people experience electrical. It affirms our commitment to elevating hospitality environments with electrical details that enhance atmosphere, not interrupt it."
Haven, the third-floor seafood restaurant and pool club, embodies a coastal daydream. The venue captures the dynamic energy of Burleigh, with a cocktail bar, 150pax restaurant and the pool club with a 25m swimming pool.
The flooring is a combination of stone Utzon inspired patterns, large expanses of concrete infill, oversize toothy scarpa tiles and grout, that is used to designate quests to the various zones within the venue.
“Mondrian Gold Coast’s hospitality story lies in amplifying the beautiful natural locale while embedding an aspirational nostalgia of Burleigh that never quite existed.”
The interior restaurant is simple and monolithic, reminiscent of a coastal ruin or wind-swept artifact. A large precast concrete bar with huge mirrors reflecting the green marble lined pool deck, a seafood ledge, pizza oven and open kitchen can be found at the venue.
The pool club is surrounded by ample umbrella lined sunbeds, two raised hot tubs and an outdoor deck bar. For guests wanting privacy and a little more luxury, five external rentable cabanas with banquettes that transform into daybeds and refrigeration are available.
Burleigh is a covetable global destination; vibrant, abundant in fresh food, sunshine and sublime ocean water. Mondrian Gold Coast's hospitality story lies in amplifying the beautiful natural locale while embedding an aspirational nostalgia of Burleigh that never quite existed.
Studio Enti's handcrafted porcelain lighting, designed by ceramicist Naomi Taplin, features in Haven Restaurant & Pool Club at the Mondrian Hotel on the Gold Coast, a project by Alexander & Co. The Dusked Eos Wall Lights and Eclipse Wall Sconces provide soft, diffused illumination, integrating seamlessly with the space's layered materials and refined tonal palette.
With extensive experience supplying projects worldwide, Studio Enti creates handmade lighting that complements both luxury commercial interiors and bespoke residential spaces.
Collaborating closely with designers and architects, the studio translates their vision into high-quality, thoughtfully designed pieces that enhance any environment while maintaining quiet elegance.
Handmade objects bring texture, depth, and character to interiors, offering a tangible sense of craftsmanship and care. By integrating artisanal lighting, designers can enrich spaces with layers of meaning, tactility, and atmosphere, creating interiors that are not only visually compelling but also deeplv experiential.
Studio Enti's work exemplifies the value of considered craft in modern interiors - versatile, refined, and globally delivered, each piece enhances the spatial narrative while celebrating the artistry of the handmade.
Naomi Taplin is an Australian ceramic designer specialising in handcrafted porcelain lighting. Her work through Studio Enti explores material sensitivity, diffused light, and architectural integration, with pieces designed to sit quietly within thoughtfully layered interiors.
The EOS is a column light offering upward and downward radiance - perfect for casting ambience over a larger space - be it hallways, bathrooms or architectural enclaves.
Studio Enti Lights are handmade porcelain pieces designed to enhance a diverse range of interior spaces. From small areas requiring a lighting detail to larger statement arrangements, the three sizes can be installed individually or grouped together.
These wall lights have a classic form and are available in the full range of Studio Enti colours.
Due to the nature of the porcelain, pieces cast in white will offer a warm, ambient translucency. Both Wisp and Cloud pieces have semi-translucent qualities which can be played upon with the strength/colour of the lamp used.
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Evoke the soft glow of full moon light with ECLIPSE, a circular wall sconce cast in pure Australian Porcelain. The light sits ajar from the wall, creating a halo of warm and ambient light emanating in all directions.
Group three or more together to play with shadows and light or chose just one to create the perfect ambience in living spaces, hallways, bedrooms and architectural spaces.
Eclipse wall sconces are available in three sizes and can be cast in all shades in the Studio Enti range. Pieces cast in white have a stunning translucency, making the entire piece glow as well as casting light on the wall behind. In addition to white, wisp and cloud will offer hints of translucency with other colourways creating an opaque sconce with directional light.
Free shipping on orders over $1,000 within Australia ($2,000 for WA & NT).