A premier restaurant, a superb bar and a unique entertainment space — that’s the ArtHouse Hotel. But it’s much more than that. The ArtHouse Hotel occupies a unique place in Sydney as a hub of artistic activity and a meeting point for creativity.
The new hotel is a key platform for emerging talent, creating the opportunity for artists of all media to exhibit and sell their work free of gallery commissions and hire charges.

What better location for The ArtHouse Hotel than the former School of Arts Building at 275 Pitt Street, a stone’s-throw from Sydney Town Hall? Still retaining the original intrigue of the 19th century architecture, the heritage listed building has been immaculately restored and now comprises four truly beautiful spaces, including three separate bars and the Dome Restaurant.

Such a profile demanded a first rate, high performance audio system. These issues landed in the very capable lap of Matthew Kline at Avsound Productions.

“High quality audio, flexible use and understated, visually presentable appearance spelt Martin Audio to me.” he said.

“The Milfair partners, Andrew Utiger and Graeme McBeath, who brought the ArtHouse to life, involved us at the beginning and at every relevant stage along the way,” continued Matthew. ‘It meant that we got an excellent feel for the venue, what was expected of the audio and what architecturally we could and couldn’t do with speaker placement etc. It also meant that Andrew and Graeme understood the audio issues and valued our acoustic and technical advice, which led to a rewarding and enjoyable relationship.”

Once a chapel, a library then a theatre, The Verge — with its majestic 19th century plasterwork, stenciling and skylights — is now the elegant and innovative main bar. Two Martin Audio Blackline H2 (10in horn loaded 2-way) mid/high satellite cabinets with six EM26 (8in 2-way) and a S218 (double 18in) subwoofer handle events from background music to full-on club style performances.

Despite a very powerful audio impact the Cocktail Bar, also located on the Ground Floor, benefits from smooth lines with five EM26 (8in 2-way) speakers barely disturbing the visual surface. A well hidden S18 (single 18in) subwoofer adds more than enough bass punch.

Upstairs a truly awe-inspiring space in both dimension and scope has been turned over to The Dome, a lavish yet informal restaurant. In conjunction with renowned head chef Elizabeth Willis-Smith and a coterie of specialist staff, four EM26’s serve in the restaurant bar area.

With their audio very well taken care of The ArtHouse Hotel is free to concentrate on an eclectic and ever-changing arts and events program including the now infamous Life Drawing Classes and Salsa Lessons and exhibitions of photography, painting, fashion, sculpture and everything else the creative city of Sydney has to offer.