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HILTON HOTEL . ALPHAVILLE INGLES . JOI DESIGN . FALEIRO GUERRA ARQUITETURA

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Hilton Hotel Anything but Squaire!

Two flagship Hiltons open in Frankfurt’s Futuristic New Transport Hub

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by JOI-Design, have just opened in Frankfurt’s long-anticipated THE SQUAIRE, an astonishing oblongshaped horizontal skyscraper that sweeps over the ICE high-speed train station, sits alongside the airport against the backdrop of the Taunus mountains and is flanked by two autobahns. The Hilton Frankfurt Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt each reflect the decision by the operating group to introduce a bolder, sleeker design into their flagship hotels combining luxury details and leisure oriented elements, still with a strong offering for business travellers.

The sheer scale of the building - 660 metres long and 65 metres wide with 145,000 sq metres of façade that is three-dimensionally curved - ensured its iconic status in Germany even before the doors were open. For the hotel interior designers, the size and shape were both a huge challenge and a great opportunity. JOI-Design’s original brief was to address “mobility” in its proposed concepts, yet, in equal measure, to create places of escape and relaxation for guests, celebrating the building’s form but also translating the interior spaces into a human scale. Two innovawww.architecture256.com

The design has large “golden wings” that extend protectively over the reception, dining and retail areas, reducing the volume while allowing natural light to flow through from the atrium tive responses meant that JOI-Design was awarded the project: the large “golden wings” that extend protectively over the reception, dining and retail areas, reducing the volume while allowing natural light to flow through from the atrium, and the silver mirrored globe, a building-within-the-building that accommodates the ballroom and function spaces.

Entering at fifth floor level, hotel guests are immediately introduced to the main narrative of the design: hi-tech vibrancy balanced by low-tech organic forms. While the white granite flooring inset with occasional jade-toned flashes may hint at the movement and urgency of the world outside THE SQUAIRE, the hotel environment is a space where guests can decelerate. The two “golden wings” are in fact curved perforated metal sheets.

Sculpturally impressive, they serve to cushion the acoustics and to dramatically set the scene for the flowing forms seen throughout the Hilton Frankfurt Airport – for instance, in the carpet and ceiling designs, the 30 metre long glass wall alongside the fitness centre with its never repeating

streamer of colour coursing the length and in the choice of furniture. In the hard-edged voluminous envelope of the reception area, the tall silk floor lamps are a graceful counterpoint which, together with the fluid forms of the sofas and the luxuriant leather armchairs, humanise the space.

The silver globe construction is at the east end of the building, a highlight both within and outside THE SQUAIRE. From the autobahn, the irregular mirrored mosaics twinkle and the buildingwithin-the- building could be a gigantic nightclub light. Inside, the main space, which can seat 570 people theatre-style, is theatrically illuminated with light flowing through curving ceiling recesses and captured in the Swarovski crystal strips inset into the timber wall panelling – a handsome and practical solution to the issue of acoustics and the need to hide ventilations ducts in this entirely contained space.

The lounge, bar and restaurant areas are announced from reception by a series of illuminated columns. Within, lighting, variHilton Hotel 5

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ous floor finishes and a mix of different seating options help to make the area suited to all needs and moods during day and night. Oak timber flooring gives way to carpeting in the lounge, the bar adds pace as the lighting changes pulse a little in the glass pendants above and in the corian that flows around it like whipped cream, while the design of the restaurant connects with the “golden wings” in its gold leafed ceiling panels. Here, once again, the designers were dealing with a large area which could easily look empty at certain times of day. To reduce this, JOI-Design introduced high-backed banquettes, sculptured timber features and a buffet area that could be screened by an acrylic and glass door that becomes a piece of art as it sparkles under night time lighting.

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he 10th floor executive lounge rejoices in many striking “firsts”, not least the six enormous double-sided chairs, their rounded shape and timber slatted form once again suggesting movement and calm and echoing shapes and finishes in other parts of the hotel. As elsewhere, the man-made is artfully combined with the natural and all finishes are of the highest quality.

There are almost 600 bedrooms between the two hotels, and with a curved façade that means the footprint is different on each level, the design project involved some 200 room types. In a building with so many hard surfaces,

In the hard-edged voluminous envelope of the reception area, the tall silk floor lamps are a graceful counterpoint which, together with the fluid forms of the sofas and the luxuriant leather armchairs, humanise the space.

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JOI-Design placed particular emphasis on bringing a tactile and comfortable experience into the bedrooms through such means as leather-clad wardrobes and stylised wingback chairs which curve gently around the guest. The Presidential Suite afforded particular design freedom and the result is a sophisticated and theatrical confluence of noble materials, a rich colour palette and exclusive elements. Lounge details are in 18 carat gold leaf, furniture is in glossy ebony and all the artwork is original. The bathroom is clad in natural stone with black granite fixtures and a round whirlpool lit from above by a rotunda of Swarovski lights.

“It has been a great honour to work on such a high-profile project. The project was complex due to the building form, challenging because of the logistics on-site and exciting since we were being asked to set a new benchmark for Hilton,” says Peter Joehnk, Joint Managing Director of JOI-Design. “I am proud that we have managed to keep our original design through such a long programme and feel that the result is an experience that will touch guests at an emotional level.

Design is an important factor in brand communication and THE SQUAIRE is an international milestone for Hilton.”

The bar adds pace as the lighting changes pulse a little in the glass pendants above and in the corian that flows around it like whipped cream

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01 & 02 JOI Design placed particular emphasis on bringing a tactile and comfortable experience into the bedrooms through such means as leather-clad wardrobes and stylised wingback chairs which curve gently around the guest.

03 The Presidential Suite afforded particular design freedom and the result is a sophisticated and theatrical confluence of noble materials, a rich colour palette and exclusive elements.

04 The bathroom in the Presidential Suite is clad in natural stone with black granite fixtures and a round whirlpool lit from above by a rotunda of Swarovski lights.

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01 Rendering of the Hilton executive lounge 02 In the restaurant, JOI-Design introduced high-backed banquettes, sculptured timber features and a buffet area that could be screened by an acrylic and glass door that becomes a piece of art as it sparkles under night time lighting.

03 The executive lounge rejoices in many striking “firsts�, not least the six enormous double-sided chairs, their rounded shape and timber slatted form once again suggesting movement and calm and echoing shapes and finishes in other parts of the hotel.

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ALPHAVILLE INGLÊS LOCATION ARCHITECT WRITER

BRAZIL FALEIRO GUERRA ARQUITETURA

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ALPHAVILLE INGLÊS “Architecture is petrified music” What would the noted german writer, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, author of this famous phrase, say if he saw the architetonic project of this residence prepared by Faleiro Guerra arquitetura? Poem in accurate traits, perhaps

The tree strategically positioned in the central pátio can be seen from all angles inside the house. This solution sets a fresh atmosphere.

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The imponent portico points out the double height in the contemporary architecture of the house. The light color reinforces this solution and makes the straight lines stand out.

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Sofisticated architecture. Imponent with its geometric shapes and pure cosiness, due to its serene atmosphere. That is the definition for this residency idealized by the Faleiro Guerra Arquitetura office.

Another quality that could describe this design succinctly is its contemporary character. According to the architects Patrícia Guerra e Roziane Faleiro, “the strength of the Project lays on the appreciation of the contemporary architecture, with bold traits and accurate design”.

In fact, that can be clearly noticed right at the entrance of the house. The combination of different shapes values the facade. The portico with double height emphasizes the entry way and makes evident the nuances used all over the house, in the outside as well as in the inside. “The light color is a solution that values the straight lines of the design”, explain the specialists.

Not only has the architecture states the modern tone of this house, but also a principle that Faleiro Guerra applies to all projects: the concern about sustainability. “The underground reservatory built under the garage is destined to the rain water storage. In that way, the family can reuse this water in the garden and toilet. This is how we managed to give our contribution to helping the environment”, points out Patrícia.

The connection with nature also shows the sustainable character of the architecture company. “We divided the house and placed a fruit tree in the central patio. The tree can be seen from all internal angles of the house. This is meant to set a pleasant ambience all around”, explains Roziane. Speaking of feeling, this solution also favours the cross ventilation and lightining inside the property.

The landscape is another aspect that makes this house a very special construction. The Lagoa dos Ingleses gives a magic tone to the place.

The amazing view was the reason for the architects` decision on positioning the pool and leisure área in front of the land. “The feeling is that the house is an extention of the lake, as if both were mixed, creating an unique and oustanting scenery”, vibrate Patrícia e Roziane.

The cross natural light is another characteristic of the Faleiro Guerra Arquitetura design. This resource creates a serene and cosy atmosphere.

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01 The artificial ilumination comes from LED lamps that have long life and less need of energy.

02 The light color is also present in the inside of the house, making the modern geometry stand out.

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