The Playford Adelaide – MGallery
Luma Restaurant & Bar Refurbishment
Chroma Group successfully delivered the refurbishment of Luma Restaurant and Bar within The Playford Adelaide – MGallery, a premium heritage luxury hotel renowned for its Art Nouveau design. Engaged under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, Chroma Group provided design management, buildability advice, procurement planning, and pre-construction support before delivering the high-end interior refurbishment within a live operating hotel. The project featured bespoke architectural elements including a continuous sculptural light installation, gold leaf wall finishes, a custom "Playford Gold" painted ceiling, and handcrafted Art Nouveau plaster mouldin’s, complemented by premium FF&E and custom joinery. Through careful staging, close collaboration with the client, hotel operator, and design team, and meticulous coordination to maintain guest access and hotel operations, Chroma Group delivered a luxurious hospitality environment that reflects the hotel's distinctive brand while meeting the highest standards of quality, heritage, and craftsmanship.
Completed: March 2023
Client: Sparr Group
Designer: Hachem
Delivery Capability & Execution
Engagement Model
Chroma Group was engaged under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, providing early input into design development, buildability, procurement planning, and coordination prior to construction commencement.
Operating Environment
Works were delivered within an operational hotel, requiring coordination with hotel management to manage interfaces, guest access, and continuity of service throughout the refurbishment period.
Delivery Constraints
The project involved heritage considerations, high-end finishes, programme requirements, and brand controls associated with a premium international hotel operator.
Execution Approach
Delivery was managed through planned staging and sequencing, with close coordination between Chroma Group, consultants, and hotel operations to align construction activities with operational requirements and minimise disruption.
Quality & Safety Controls
Quality and safety were managed through established construction controls appropriate to a public-facing hospitality environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory, brand, and operational expectations.
Collaboration & Outcome
Chroma Group worked closely with the client, hotel operator, and consultant team to deliver the refurbished Luma Restaurant and Bar in line with design intent, programme requirements, and brand standards, while maintaining operational continuity within the hotel.
Project Details
Client: Sparr Group
Hotel Brand: MGallery
Designer: Hachem
Scope: Interior refurbishment of restaurant and bar, including FF&E coordination