Totti’s Lorne
Chroma Group successfully delivered the fit-out of Totti’s Lorne as the first stage of the broader refurbishment of the iconic Lorne Hotel for Merivale, introducing the renowned Totti’s brand to Victoria. Delivered under a negotiated arrangement, Chroma Group managed procurement, programme coordination, and construction to transform the ground-floor hospitality spaces, commencing with a complete strip-out to expose the building's original structure before delivering a new commercial kitchen, comprehensive services upgrade, and premium hospitality fit-out. The project brought the Totti’s design vision to life through signature architectural elements including soft arches, aged copper fireplaces, chequered cork flooring, sorbet terrazzo, and terracotta detailing, creating a warm coastal dining environment with a subtle 1970s influence. Delivered within an operational hotel and hospitality venue, the project required carefully planned staging, close coordination with Merivale's internal design team, consultants, suppliers, and venue operations, and rigorous quality management to maintain public access and continuity of service throughout construction. Through collaborative delivery and meticulous execution, Chroma Group successfully realised the client's design vision while meeting programme, operational, and quality objectives, establishing a distinctive new hospitality destination that seamlessly integrates the Totti's brand within the Lorne Hotel.
Completed: April 2023
Designer: Akin Atelier
Client: Merivale
Delivery Capability & Execution
Engagement Model
Chroma Group was engaged under a negotiated delivery arrangement, enabling coordination of scope, buildability, and procurement planning prior to and during construction.
Operating Environment
Works were delivered within an operational hotel and hospitality setting, requiring coordination with venue operations to manage patron access, public interfaces, and continuity of service.
Delivery Constraints
The project involved programme coordination, access and logistics constraints, integration of a new commercial kitchen, and quality requirements associated with a high-profile hospitality brand.
Execution Approach
Delivery was managed through planned staging and sequencing of works, with close coordination between Chroma Group, consultants, suppliers, and venue operations to align construction activities with operational requirements.
Quality & Safety Controls
Quality and safety were managed through established construction controls appropriate to a public-facing hospitality environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational expectations.
Collaboration & Outcome
Chroma Group worked closely with the client and project stakeholders to deliver Totti’s Lorne in line with design intent and programme requirements, while maintaining hotel and venue operations throughout delivery.