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Royalton Hotel

Wald und Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe

Mercure Eastgate Hotel

Donovan House

The Liberty Hotel

The Dominican

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The College Hotel

Hotel Sezz

The Dolder Grand Hotel

InterContinental Hotel

Mondrian South Beach

Sofitel Melbourne

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W Hotel Hong Kong

The Vine Hotel

Limes Hotel

Fontana Park Hotel

The Hazelton Hotel

CitizenM Hotel

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Chambers Hotel

Hotel Valley Ho

Hotel Benkira誰

Indigo Patagonia

The Emperor

Credits

“ Let the experience begin! ” -Frank Gehry

Royalton Hotel

New York, USA

Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors Guestroom Design: Studio CMP

1 Lobby

The newly re-thought and re-imagined

simultaneously sophisticated and complex with

include full-height mahogany niches that

Royalton is a dramatic reinvention that

influences drawn from modern Africa, mid-

introduce luxury and drama, and original slate

both moves the hotel’s spirit of intelligent

century Brazil, and contemporary Scandinavia.

bathrooms accented with hundreds of mirrored

contemporary design forward and remains

tiles.

consistent with Royalton’s long-standing

Inside the lobby’s entrance, the legendary

history of resonance with stylish and culturally

Round Bar has been unpacked, unravelled,

aware visitors from around the globe.

and updated by New York restaurateur John McDonald as Bar 44, and is now an intimate

With Roman and Williams at the helm of

and inviting space for a quiet private drink.

re-imaging the Royalton’s historic lobby, bar,

Playing off of and contrasting with the deep

restaurant, and penthouses, a timeless design

richness of the lobby, Roman and Williams

that pays homage to the visionary heritage of

have created a light and airy space at the back

Royalton was created.

of the hotel, in which woven rope arches soar over teak banquettes detailed with cream-

Reflecting the vibrant energy surrounding the

coloured leather, tables detailed with Heath

hotel’s midtown Manhattan location, Roman

Ceramic place settings, and the sensibility is

and Williams have created a series of iconic

one of timelessly quiet luxury.

spaces that together form a fully integrated experience. From the floor-to-ceiling mahogany

Royalton’s history of trend-defining design

front doors that open into a crystalline

continues upstairs where guest room hallways

vestibule to the textured, handcrafted details

are carpeted in the hotel’s signature blue, and

of the lobby’s custom furnishings, the visual

illuminated by vibrant multi-tonal lighting.

and tactile combination of brass, steel, wood,

Three unique penthouse designs that continue

velvet, suede, and fur creates a sense of deeply

what the lobby started further Roman and

luxurious comfort coloured with a dash of

William’s interpretation of the hotel lobby as

thoughtfully ambitious design. Hand-blown

the ultimate living room, while the private

crystal pendants hang over custom-designed

guestrooms create wells of rest and relaxation.

seating while vintage objects detail the space with a touch of well-considered nostalgia.

Morgans Hotel Group also collaborated with

Defining it all is a monumental cast-bronze

architect and interior designer Charlotte

fireplace, inspired by the works of Louise

Macaux, who meticulously updated and re-

Nevelson and Paul Evans.

imagined the classic minimalist charm of the Royalton’s rooms and suites, while retaining

The goal was to design a space that

the same poppy boldness introduced by

transcends place and time, for Royalton to be

Philippe Starck. Accommodating the needs of

a crossroads for an international audience. It is

the twenty-first-century jetsetter, the rooms

2, 3 Lobby.

4 Lobby. 5 Bar.

6 Bar. 7, 8, 9 Restaurant.

10 Guestroom. 11 Guestroom. 12 Guest bathroom.

Wald und Schlosshotel Friedrichsruhe Stuttgart, Germany

Niki Szilagyi Interior Architecture

1 Main hotel building. 2 Floorway.

The main focus on the concept was the idea of

area is floored with silver quartzite and lead seamlessly

a collection of natural fabrics in sunny colours create

leisure, the design is modern but not obtrusive, with

into the pool infinity – creating the unique impression

an atmosphere of luxurious relaxation. Large windows

furniture made mainly of walnut wood, combined

of a crystal clear mountain-pool ending smoothly in a

allow light to flood the room and enables guests to

with handpicked fabrics to achieve a sunny, spirited

special spillway made of stone. In contrast to the pool

lounge outside in the warm season.

ambiance. The wood, fabrics and natural stone

floor, the furniture is made of teak which together

combine harmoniously together.

with a great open chimney lends to a certain cosy

The colonnade connects the hotel and new spa. It

ambiance.

starts with directing guests through a corridor. A

Upon entering the lobby, the makassar wood reception

change of materials – from soft French carpet to

desk draws the eye, with its unique frieze in front by

In the steam bath and sauna, an imposing feature

French lime malm brick – together with the aromatic

painter Johannes Klinger. With ornamentation in gold,

serves as towel shelf and illuminated partition. A booth

garden combined with art lead to total relaxation. The

it reflects the flair of the landscape. The floor of the

comprising of steam bath, sauna, showers, and space

design of the colonnade itself creates a perfect space

French limestone helps give the room a harmonious

for relaxation can be found at the back of the area.

of individual art.

structure with its cognac coloured inlay oak work.

Directly off the sauna area, outdoor facilities, like kelo sauna and jacuzzi can be reached.

With 400 sq. m. of lobby space, the area is perfect for

Specially designed carpets cover rooms and corridors. Combined with the walnut parquet, it creates a warm

exhibitions of events. It is subtly separated into two

Relaxation rooms, designed with different themes are

and cosy atmosphere. Suites on the ground floor

areas, one in front of the restaurant with a small suite,

located down a generous set of illuminated stairs. In

are appointed a patio. The textile design inside the

and the second in front of the reception, comprising

the room of total relaxation, you sink into a world of

rooms go hand in hand with the green planting in

a mobile shop that can be moved to the nearby

crème-coloured cushions. The library has an open fire,

the garden; a harmonic dialogue between inside and

stockroom.

warm colours and specially made winged chair divan

outside.

beds. The third relaxation room is very light thanks The design of the restaurant ideally compliments the

to a fanlight. A water fountain and unique font stone

menu, with an open kitchen inspired by typical Italian

along with turquoise fabrics on the beds create an

kitchens. Sitting comfortably on red-brown leather

especially pleasant atmosphere.

benches and comfortable swivel chairs, guests can watch the cooks preparing meals, or choose to dine

Walnut parquet and furniture are used in the treatment

close to the open fire under lamps made of original

rooms. The amount of different materials used is

murano glass flutes in matching colours.

reduced to create a room of silence and relaxation. The men’s suites are designed with a more masculine feel

Close by the reception is the entrance to the spa. The

with wengè accents and the savino suite has a black

entrance itself is kept narrow to surprise the guest with

wet-table made of assoluto nero.

a gorgeous view of the spacious pool area. A luxurious

ambiance is created with individually designed lockers,

The onyx bar is the centrepiece of the bistro, with

generous showers, and a spacious mirror concept. The

a large scale wine fridge forming the backboard

swimming hall with gallery extends to the first floor

of the bar. The floor is solid oak combined with

and is flooded with daylight via the roof light. The pool

French limestone. The teak furniture surrounded by 2

3 Reception. 4 Pool area.

8 Pool. 9 Pool gallery.

10 Relaxing open fire room. 11 Public spa area. 12 Men’s suite.

5, 6, 7 Restaurant.

13, 14, 16 Presidential suite. 15 Junior suite.

Mercure Eastgate Hotel

Oxford, UK

Blacksheep

1 Hotel exterior. 2 Lobby area. 3 Lounge detail.

Designers Blacksheep have completed the

made up of a series of knocked-through buildings and

All Mercure hotels are designed and furnished with

transformation of the entire ground floor of The

brought with it concomitant problems of level changes

the utmost respect for the local area and draw on the

Mercure Eastgate Hotel in Oxford for client Mercure

and disjointed interior architecture.

strengths and character of the individual property. This

Hotels. The project – which encompassed a new 90-

is reflected in the refurbishment. The new hotel bar,

cover restaurant (with private dining area), bar, lobby,

The idea for the new ground floor plan was to

for example, was inspired by Oxford’s great literary

lounge and toilet areas – necessitated a complete

rationalise the spaces so that the scheme flowed easily

history and alumni and particularly the element of

redesign of the ground floor footplate to optimise key

from one space to the next, with easy and effective

fantasy, taking inspiration from the works of Lewis

revenue-generating areas for the client and completely

change from day to night-time use. The brief was to

Carroll (Alice in Wonderland), CS Lewis (The Chronicles

refresh the hotel’s offer for guests.

enhance the customer journey and seek to increase

of Narnia), Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows)

the dwell time of both casual and hotel guest users, as

and JRR Tolkein (The Lord of the Rings) in particular,

Blacksheep also named and did all the branding and

well as looking to attract more discerning local guests

using drawings and illustrations from works by all four

graphics work for the new hotel restaurant The High

to use the restaurant and bar facilities more frequently.

literary greats.

the Oxford Colleges, as well as graphics work for the

The reception area of the hotel was reconfigured to

To create the new restaurant, as much structure as

new bar, which takes inspiration from Oxford’s literary

create improved focal points and circulation, removing

possible was taken out of the old bar to leave amore

alumni. The branding work encompassed all external

a through-door into the former restaurant space

coherent dining space. A left-over segment of space

and internal signage, menus, matchboxes, business

to create a more open, lobby feel. Blacksheep then

was used to create two brand new elements: a new

cards and other stationary and marketing collateral.

created a new lounge and lobby area from half of the

fine dining area and a dedicated wine store, getting

existing restaurant space, with the other half used as a

maximum usage out of the existing architecture. A

The existing Eastgate Hotel benefited from a strong

dedicated bar. The boundaries between these sections

major challenge was to cover the restaurant’s day-to-

location on the corner of Oxford High Street and

can move between day and night-time usage. The

night ‘moods’ and create a relaxing ambience at night.

Merton Street, but had only a small frontage with a

ease of the transition between the spaces is underlined

Lighting design in particular was the answer to this

typical student-type bar and restaurant and reception

through the use of timber flooring throughout, from

with low pendant lighting and the use of candles at

area behind, accessed by a side entrance. It had been

the reception right through to the bar.

dinner.

Table, alluding to the grand dining hall traditions of

4 Reception desk. 5 View from loung to bar. 6 Framed pictures from “Alice in Wonderland”. 7 View from bar. 8 Plan of bar area. 9 Bar area.

10 Restaurant plan. 11 Dedicated restaurant bar. 12 The High Table Restaurant.

13, 15 Restaurant detail. 14 Private dining room.

13 The High Table.

17 Private dining room detail.

18 White central tables in restaurant.

Donovan House Studio Gaia, Inc.

Washington, DC, USA

1 Hotel exterior at night. 2 Roof top bar and pool. 3 View of bath tub in guestroom.

Thompson Hotels’ first project in Washington,

The low ceiling corridors are painted in

Cocoon shower. A modernized Studio GAIA

DC injects an element of sleek sophistication

a dark aborigine (purple) colour on both

interpretation of the traditional club chair is

into the U.S. capital offering a fashionable

sides of the wall, with doors and ceiling

seated at the end of the room and custom

option for travelers.

in white. Custom polished chrome room

round writing desk is on the other side of

signs celebrate hotel guest arrival. A series

the bed. The total look of the room can be

The overall design idea for the lobby is

of horizontally hung long mirrors are on

summarized by: surprising, unique, sexy,

to maintain the “masculine” feel of DC by

the opposite side of the wall. This dark

modern chic.

introducing simple, chic but stylish rectilinear

corridor creates a very sophisticated, sexy

lines, sexy strong colours (olive green,

yet voyeuristic feel and experience prior to

The idea for the Rooftop bar and pool is to

burgundy, beige) and clean, architectural

entering hotel rooms.

create a unique environment for the hotel

materials (glowing alabaster, limestone and

guest and locals of the DC areas. First,

dark teak wood) and a fireplace; recreating a

Our design approach to the Standard

resizing and reducing the existing pool to

very intimate, new and stylish environment.

Rooms is to break away from the traditional

a rectangular sized pool allows for more

By introducing various seating areas

bathroom and bedroom layout by connecting

lounging and seating space around. The

– platform seating with glowing Alabaster

the two rooms with a special “Cocoon spiral

overall exterior walls, floors and bar front are

panels in back of seats, square ottoman with

shower” unit. This design approach not

covered with exotic dark wood throughout.

custom teak wood surround, long banquette

only made the room seem larger, but also

A modern fireplace creates another layer of

seating along Restaurant entry and library

more sexy and intimate. The second most

warmth and intimacy for the night crowd.

bar seating areas with custom egg hanging

important element in the room is the custom

Loose seating furniture and drink rail are

chairs, and our GAIA interpretation of the

chocolate leather wrap canopy bed that is

found along pool/balcony side, while cosy

“club chair” offers hotel guests different

located horizontally across from the “Cocoon

built in oversized beds/banquette line the

intimate seating opportunities – “to be seen

shower” creating a dynamic horizontal axis

pool side.

and not to be seen”.

from the vertical axis of the entry door and

4, 5 Hotel lobby.

6 Roof top bar and pool at night. 7 View of living room in Presidential suite.

8 View of canopy bed in guestroom. 9 Living room in Thompson suite. 10 Cocoon shower.

The Liberty Hotel Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.

Boston, USA

1 Entrance. 2 View of new hotel tower adjacent to jail building.

Through restoration, reuse, and reinvention, the

in The Liberty Hotel. These include the hotel’s lobby,

Arriving guests ascend one level to the floor of the

abandoned Charles Street Jail was transformed

restaurant, lounge, and conference areas. The former

central rotunda. It is lit by huge circular windows and

by developer Carpenter & Company and architect

Jail houses a small number of very special hotel rooms,

the cupola above, and ringed by upper level balconies

Cambridge Seven Associates of Cambridge, MA into a

as well.

connecting guest rooms and conference areas. The

new four-star luxury hotel overlooking the Charles River

interior features exposed brick walls, and in several

in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. The historically

The exterior of the Jail has been restored, with new slate

locations the original cells remain and are incorporated

significant and storied structure has been reborn as

roofing and 34-foot high arched windows that replicate

into the interior design.

a vital commercial development featuring 298 guest

the earlier sash details. The cupola, removed in 1949,

rooms, a conference facility, ballroom, health club,

has been recreated as documented in Bryant’s original

Patrons may enter the hotel’s gourmet restaurant via a

lounge, restaurants, and high-end guest amenities.

architectural drawings.

separate doorway, one through which prisoners were once transferred from police wagons to their cells. A

The focal point of The Liberty Hotel is the restored

A new 16-storey guest room tower, clad in

café offers views of the central rotunda, and the chance

Charles Street Jail. Completed in 1851, the building is

contemporary materials like glass and iron spot brick,

to sit among the former cell walls. Once a place where

considered one of the best examples of the “Boston

provides a contrast to the heavy granite of the Jail

guards watched prisoners, today the rotunda is a place

Granite School” of architecture. Originally designed

while relating to the character of Charles Street and the

to “see and be seen.”

by architect Gridley James Fox Bryant and individually

neighboring hospital buildings. The tower’s modern

listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks,

design creates a true distinction between “the new”

the Charles Street Jail was designed in a cruciform

and “the old” – the historic Jail – and is the approach

shape, with a 90 foot tall central rotunda and four

strongly favored by the National Park Service. Working

extending wings of jail cells, innovatively arranged so

under a height restriction of 155 feet, Cambridge Seven

the tall exterior windows could provide ample light and

placed the tower in the corner of the site next to the

air for prisoners without compromising security, since

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute, thus mediating

the rotunda provided jailers with visual access to cells

heights from the hospitals to the old Jail building and

located within the wings. At the time it was built, the

to street level. Just as importantly, the tower’s crystalline

Charles Street Jail was an international model for prison

glass corner provides a sense of transparency and

architecture of the second half of the 19th Century.

reflectivity, while taking full advantage of magnificent views of the city and the Charles River.

Located on Charles Street at the intersection of major routes to Storrow Drive and Cambridge, the property is

Throughout the planning, the design team worked

accessible to Boston’s transportation systems, in walking

with numerous agencies including the Massachusetts

distance to Beacon Hill, Government Center, and the

Historical Commission, the Boston Landmarks

Esplanade, and adjacent to MGH and the Massachusetts

Commission, the National Park Service, and the Boston

Eye and Ear Institute.

Redevelopment Authority. The end result of these collaborations is the essence of The Liberty Hotel: a

The former Jail and its rotunda have been preserved,

careful balance between preservation and a dynamic

and houses all public functions and community areas

new use. 2

3 Entry view of central rotunda and cat walks. 4 Restored large windows in central rotunda. 5 Libert y Hotel rotunda with restored cat walkks, railings and windows.

6 Restored lobby with restaurant, Clink, in background. 7 Clink Restaurant, with restored jail cells inside. 8 Restored cat walks with Bryant rendering in background.

The Dominican FG stijl

Brussels, Belgium

A special location with a historic identity.

many reminders of the former glory of this

upholstery and rich colours have been applied

Revealing the rich layers of history was

central location.

throughout. The commission included work on

an integral part of the design for The

the full hotel concept including the creation of

Dominican hotel. When it opened in late

Located behind the royal La Monnaie opera

menu cards, staff uniforms and door plaques, as

2007, this hotel was inaugurated as the first

house, off the Grand Place, The Dominican’s

well as the spatial design, which includes The

Belgian member of the esteemed Design

stylish rooms, Courtyard Terrace and bustling

Gym plus wellness area with sauna and steam-

Hotels group, as well as the first Carlton

Grand Lounge combine to ensure indulgent

room. To achieve a combination of intimate

hotel in Brussels. Europe’s premier city has

hospitality. The result is dramatic intimacy, most

repose and modern grandeur, colour ranges

a historic past and this was reflected in a

apparent in the hotel’s public spaces. The Grand

were selected, and stone and wooden floors laid

contemporary interior that paid homage to

Lounge, the Monastery Corridor and the private

as a backdrop to the specially commissioned

the site’s history, as home to the renowned

meeting rooms boast soaring ceilings and

furniture. Inspiration was drawn from an original

French painter Jacques-Louis David and the

attention to detail. Many of the 150 guestrooms

motif of the Dominican Order, which can be

Dominican Abbey that was located here in

and suites were individually designed; they are

seen on carpets and the doors of the rooms,

the 15th-century. Sweeping archways and

set around a courtyard so that the heart of the

forming part of this hotel’s unique design and

the restored façade are just a few of the

hotel is literally at its very centre. Luxurious

branding strategy.

1 Entrance to the hotel. 2 View to Court yard Terrace. 3 Junior Court yard Suite. 3 Monastery corridor

5 Lounge bar. 6 Fireplace lounge bar. 7 Lounge bar; bar with leather embossed panels.

8, 9 Lobby. 10 Monastery corridor.

11, 12 Grand lounge.

13 Grand place suite living area with view to bedroom and bathroom. 14, 16 Grand place suite. 15 Executive room with view to Court yard Terrace. 17 Standard room bathroom

The College Hotel FG stijl

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Within months of opening, The College Hotel

watering holes in town. There are also seven

brochures and even the choice of art that

won the Prix Villégiature Paris award for ‘Best

chandeliers in the public areas (the largest

appears on the hotel’s walls and tableware for

Hotel Interior Design in Europe’ and the Theme.

is in the ladies’ Powder Room and features

dining services.

nl 2005 Award for Best New Hotel Design

diamond crystals). In the 40 bedrooms the

in the Netherlands. The 1894 building is a

palette of colours used in the restaurant (moss

As its name suggests, the hotel is a training

former school, a role still evident in the wide

greens and cream) and bar (orange, lavender

ground for students at Amsterdam’s ROC

staircases, 5-metre-high ceilings and converted

and brown) have been toned down to warm

Hotel School. The building is a classified

gymnasium, which is now a trend-setting

browns. Most of the furniture was designed

historical monument. FG stijl endeavoured to

gourmet restaurant whose menu was originally

especially for the hotel and hand crafted in

preserve the historical aspects of this classified

curated by the chef Schilo van Coevorden. The

Italy. The bed linen was also sourced from Italy

building, which was built in the same period

design throughout pays homage to Holland’s

and created specially for The College Hotel’s

as the world-famous Rijksmuseum nearby,

rich heritage and the restaurant celebrates the

beds. Chairs and tables in the restaurant

by applying new additions to the structure

Golden Age of Dutch cuisine. In fact, all things

feature silk tassels and screws that have been

that look original but were actually created

Dutch are celebrated, most noticeably with a

individually bronzed; techniques and effects

specifically for this renovation. This included

1.5-metre-high Delft Blue tulip vase in the bar.

which hark back to 17th-century Holland. FG

balancing new design details, necessary

stijl were responsible for the hotel’s complete

in a modern hotel, with the history of the

The bar itself is made of onyx and leather

design concept (from interiors to graphics),

building, resulting in an elegant and tranquil

by Fendi and has become one of the hottest

which included the creation of a logo, menus,

environment.

1 Entrance to reception of the hotel. 2 Hotel exterior. 3 Hallway on the first floor.

4 Reception desk made of Mother-of-Pearl with backdrop of The College Hotel logo. 5 Concierge desk in reception area 6 Lobby.

7 Lounge. 8 Lounge looking to bar.

9 Lounge; onyx bar. 10 Hoof t Salon; the most spacious of the 3 salons. 11 Restroom ground floor: Ladies: “The Powder Room”. 12 Restroom ground floor: Gentlemen. 13 Suite. 14 Suite - window seat. 15 Standard room with view into bathroom. 16 Standard room with view from sit ting area to bed. 11

Hotel Sezz

Paris, France

CCCP

It is the firm belief of owner, Shahé Kalaidjian,

these into a seamless whole; done at the

bar, named for Veuve Clicquot’s most prized

that what constitutes a luxury hotel in the 21st

excellent hands of Christophe Pillet.

champagne cuvee. The bar is a partnership

century is not just its materials of teak finishes

with Veuve Clicquot – the first time the

or cashmere throws on the bed, but space

Quiet and unique, Hotel Sezz is tucked away

renowned champagne maker has allowed its

and service; service in the form of a personal

from the tourist bustle, on a small street in

name to be used by an outsider. In the bar

assistant greeting guests in the low-key lobby

classy Passy, where the Bir-Hakeim bridge hits

area, Pillet designed a pair of striking seating

and space in the 200 – 400 sq. ft. rooms.

the Right Bank. With the distinct lack of check-

nooks that allow for privacy away from the

in desks, the Sezz personal assistant welcomes

public eye.

The luxury is not only in the lighting fixtures

guests into comfortable lobby seating for a

specially made for Hotel Sezz in the legendary

casual and easy check-in.

glass workshops of Murano, the vanity tops

In the bedrooms, most beds stand freely in the centre of the room – another split from the

crafted by Boffi, the Artelano made sofas and

Two salons flank the entrance, in muted

“old ways” of doing things, that for Kalaidjian,

beds (all modern equivalents to the great

shades of red and brown that set off the

just works. It is a part of the wonder of Paris,

unsung artisans who stocked the great palais

khaki-grey stone from the town of Cascais

to craft a sense of personal well-being from an

and hotel particuliers of Paris in bygone eras),

in Portugal that appears throughout the

accumulation of small pleasures, one exquisite

but more importantly the enveloping of all

hotel. Around the back, is the Grande Dame

detail at a time.

1 Lobby. 2 Hallway. 3 Guestroom bathroom.

4 Lobby bar. 5 Guestroom.

6, 7 Guestroom. 8 Guestroom bathroom.

The Dolder Grand Hotel Foster + Partners architects and designers

Zurich, Switzerland

1 The Dolder Grand Hotel. 2 The Dolder Grand Hotel at night.

The new Dolder Grand celebrates its

The vertical axis created by the prominent

distinction between old and new, but with a

extraordinary location high above Zurich,

central tower and spire of the neo-gothic

colour palette that matches and harmonises

with its unequalled views of the lake and

building visually anchors the scheme, while

with the existing building.

mountains. The most dramatic intervention is

the central entrance hall, the Steinhalle, is re-

a curving rough-stone landscape that sweeps

established as a primary social and circulation

A series of emblematic water-jet-cut aluminium

through the forest, following the contours

space. This central element, along with the

screens wrap around the entire façade of the

of the mountain. Two new wings frame the

two smaller adjacent towers, has been carefully

new wings, and glazed corridors giving the

historic Dolder, complementing the addition of

restored.

Dolder its new signature. Screens are stencilled

a new ballroom to the north and a spa.

with 14 different patterns that resonate with The two new wings are connected by glazed

the surrounding forest. The screens act as

Foster + Partners’ scheme restores the

walkways enclosed within emblematic Dolder

shading devices and balustrades, allowing

building’s logic, reinstating the original 1899

screens – the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing

clear views out while screening views inside to

design by Jacques Gros with its main lake-view

– on either side of the historic hotel, linking to

maintain privacy.

entrance to the south, and creating a clear

an oval ballroom to the rear. The fully glazed

hierarchy of spaces. As visitors reach the grand

facades of the new wings ensure that every

The magnificent 4,000 sq. m. spa combines an

entrance, there is a spectacular sense of arrival

room has a view to the lake and mountains.

unusual palette of stone, water, reflection, and

with breathtaking panoramic views across

The oval ballroom to the north of the

filtered light to provide an immersive sanctuary

Zurich and the Alps.

Steinhalle is connected to the original building

discreetly integrated into the sight. In some areas

with a discreet glazed walkway. Referred to as

the stone walls are perforated to allow sunlight

The approach from below emphasises the

the “kiss”, this is the only moment where old

to filter in, providing a dynamic play of light and

drama of the building. Carved out of the hill, it

and new physically meet. The geometry of the

shadow while giving privacy.

forms part of the winding stone landscape. The

new elements is fluid and organic, curving with

old is enhanced through the lens of the new.

unique or natural screens to maintain a clear

©Foster + Partners ©Foster + Partners

7 The screens act as shading devices and balustrades.

©Foster + Partners

3, 5 Sections. 4 Roof level plan. 6 The water-jet cut aluminium screens wrap around the façade of the new wings.

8, 9 Glazed walkways. 10 Every room has a view to the lake and the mountains.

11 The screens provide privacy and shading, creating a dynamic play of shadow as the light filters through.

12 The winding stone walls of the landscape continue inside the spa, and a canyon-like space is created with a black pool reflecting the stone creating a sense of infinite space.

InterContinental Hotel DiLeonardo International, Inc

Abu Dhabi, UAE

1 Hotel Entrance. 2 View of stainless steel clad columns in lobby.

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi will be one of the

finishes carry through to the auditorium and

The VIP Lounge acts as a reception lounge for the elite

premier hotels in the Emirates. A unique experience,

meeting rooms.

guest. Personal one on one registration services will be

a relationship informed and enhanced by the

conducted in this plush, tailored lounge that is perched

surrounding design, catering to both business and

The hotel’s Three Meal Restaurant is adjacent to

on top of the hotel tower, featuring a near 360 degree

leisure travelers.

the active pool deck with outstanding views of

view of the city. A combination of warm wood, smooth

the Gulf. The blue sky and sea surrounding three

marble and carpet delineate the different areas of the

The approach to the design of The InterContinental

sides of the glass walled restaurant are screened

lounge. At reception, a simple curved wall of glass with

Abu Dhabi will allow the operator to emphasize the

by a dark wood Arabic screen with soft flowing

cascading water forms a backdrop to the desk and

unique experiences that you provide, in a creative,

sheers beneath. A soft, neutral colour palette rich

continues the same welcoming, cooling experience as

fresh and innovative environment.

in texture, create a pleasing backdrop for the many

the Lobby. The curved wall and soft blue/green marble

food displays and open kitchen.

flooring that echoes it pulls guests through the space

The sleek, clean, contemporary architecture of the

on either side, bringing attention to the perimeter

existing building’s exterior is the inspiration for the

The ultimate destination for every hotel is the

windows that highlight the marvelous view of the

interior design approach to the hotel.

guestroom. The rooms in this hotel are sophisticated,

surrounding city. Sofas and lounge chairs covered in

contemporary, and above all comfortable. Warm burl

slate blues and muted beige tones, again grouped

As one approaches the porte cochere, they are

wood tones for the furnishings are set off by the

in alternating colours; provide a comfortable resting

surrounded by the cooling, refreshing sensation of

cool, cream coloured walls. The feature piece in the

place for a refreshing fruit juice or tea, as well as, a

water, cascading down slightly angled textured glass

guestroom is the headboard, burl wood with woven

well appointed casual business meeting location. Small

walls on either side of the drive. Overhead a metal and

leather upholstery maintaining a clean, contemporary

private meeting rooms equipped with state of the art

glass canopy structure delineates the entrance and

look. Simple, crisp, cream bedding receives a soft,

tel/data equipment offer privacy. A marble top buffet

provides interesting light and shadow patterns by day

ice blue and cream silk throw. Bedside tables below

and pantry area supplies the lounge with traditional

and dramatic lighting effects by night.

decorative wall lamps, support reading lights that

breakfast offerings and other local delicacies.

discretely provide task lighting. An overstuffed, but As guests enter the Main Lobby, they walk across

tailored, lounge chair offers comfort for lounging

polished warm gray granite floors punctuated with

or in-room dinner. At the same time, each room

polished black granite striping accentuating the width

supplies all the necessary state of the art data and

of the space. Centralized seating groupings with

communication equipment. A large comfortable work

contemporary glass waving light fixtures above are

area is adjacent to the flat screen television that

flanked by a procession of stainless steel clad columns

can double as your portable computer’s monitor. A

leading to a textured glass water feature. The opposing

luxurious 5 fixture bath is a relaxing reprieve for the

walls of the Main Lobby space are clad in a warm

busy business traveler. Each shower is equipped with

honey onyx, simply detailed and back-lit.

a refreshing rain shower head. Guests who choose to soak in the oversized jacuzzi tub have their own

The Grand Corridor connects the Main Lobby

private flat screen TV visible from all points in the

to the hotels meeting and banquet facilities. A

bathroom.

continuation of the same sleek clean lines and 1

3 Hotel lobby/reception. 4 Concierge desk. 5 Lobby. 6 Lobby.

7 VIP lounge. 8 View of 3 Meal Restaurant from pool deck. 9 3 Meal Restaurant.

10 VIP lounge. 11 Guest room. 12 Guest bath.

Mondrian South Beach

Florida, USA

Marcel Wanders Studio

1 The grand staircase, a focal point at the lobby. 2 Poolside. 3 The agua spa.

With the addition of Mondrian in South Beach

Also envisioned by Wanders is Morgan’s

Morgans newest hot spot, Sunset Lounge, is

to the Morgans Hotel Group line of properties

world-renowned Agua spa. With a mirrored

conceptualized by Ben Pundole of Skybar.

(the group’s first hotel residence), designer

Bisazza-mosaic reception desk that scatters

Sunset Lounge offers a nightlife experience

Marcel Wanders creates a realm of a modern

light across the dimly lit room and a manicure

with live Latin and Spanish music, a

fantasy. Wanders inverts traditional design

area accessed through a hidden door, the spa

handcrafted specialty cocktail list and sunset

elements to create chic, dramatic living spaces,

debuts an exclusive skin care line and new

views over the downtown Miami skyline.

furnished with original pieces from his design

treatments.

Golden candelabras and onyx jewel-cut

studio. Exteriors offer entry to a magical world,

stools are playfully dotted between ottomans

including an oasis of lush gardens with an

Jeffrey Chodorow presents the latest Asia

and new antiques, a striking contrast of the

intimate outdoor bar, private cabanas created

de Cuba restaurant, bringing a vibrant,

imaginative and the forgotten. Gold leaf

with curtains of living foliage, and even an

social atmosphere with innovative menus

wallpaper surrounds the stretch pattenered

adult sandbox.

that incorporate the best of Asian and Latin

sofa set upon a staged dark herringbone floor.

cuisines. The royal communal table is situated The residences are loft-like spaces, flooded

upon a custom carpet and steals the spotlight

with light and flowing seamlessly between

in this space. Golden bells above the table call

bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and

out to diners to take their seats and crystal

terrace. With the sophisticated colour palette

chandeliers set within the bells shower guests

of white, gold, browns, grays, blues, and

with faceted light. Deep cushioned booths

blacks, Wanders creates romantic interiors with

line the walls of the room, and the restaurant

welcoming, open living areas and a generous

opens out onto the terrace where patrons can

sense of space.

enjoy a cool breeze or escape to one of the private dining gardens and “kissing corners”.

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4 The lobby. 5 Asia de Cuba restaurant. 6 The Sunset bar.

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7 The Sunset bar facing the outdoor pool. 8 Guestroom at nite with view of South Beach. 9 Guestroom.

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10 The guestroom. 11 The bathroom. 12 The kitchenet te.

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Sofitel Melbourne Bates Smart Pty Ltd

Victoria, Australia

Sofitel Melbourne is a five-star hotel within

The updated executive suites are modern,

Two smaller suites were reconfigured to

Collins Place at the ‘Paris End’ of Collins

timeless rooms with interiors that are warm

create the Royal Suite of 180sqm, which was

Street. Bates Smart led the design team for

and elegant, calming and relaxed. To overcome

occupied by Prince Edward and his entourage

the refurbishment of the 13 premium suites

the constraints of the small bathrooms, solid

during the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

on Level 50, and the creation of the executive

walls were replaced with translucent glass

lounge ‘Club Sofitel’ on Level 35. The firm

screens. Improved lighting, polished mirror

was the architect of the original Collins Place

surfaces and white stone vanity tops add

project in association with I M Pei in 1975.

sparkle and a new openness.

1 Royal suite entry. 2 Royal suite lounge. 3 Royal suite bathroom (shower).

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4 Royal suite lounge. 5 Royal suite, view to dining room.

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6, 7 Royal suite bedroom. 8 Royal suite bathroom. 9 Royal suite room layout. 9 Level 50 floor plan.

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11 Premier suite – view to lounge from dining room. 12 Premier suite dining room. 13 Premier suite bedroom.

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W Hotel Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

Glamorous Co Ltd

1 Entrance

The W Hotel Hong Kong is inspired by nature; the

of the soil representing the crystallized tide of time.

shapes and scattered throughout the space

expression of nature, transformed into a modern,

The power of blazing fire is transformed into the

embracing all guests in bliss. Rain becomes the key

glamorous and abstract urban oasis. The elements

shape of a “W” to welcome guests at the entrance.

expression of aqua, representing the magical power

of nature, expressed in rich materials and scattered

The feature columns growing out powerfully from the

of aqua, pouring on mother earth, to rinse away

throughout become a series of WOW impressions. The

floor put down new roots at the hotel and connect

everything toxic, and bring the bliss of life.

intriguing elements of nature provide witty surprises

the podium floors. These columns give off energies

and experiences at W Hong Kong is a unique

to the entire space. The podium lift is designed for

FIRE is the name and concept of the specialty

experience, as if wandering into an “Enchanted

the guest to experience nature and connect to the

restaurant. It is about releasing the energy and

forest”.

podium floors of the different themes from nature.

generating heat and light. Heat generated by FIRE

GLAMOROUS, along with Nic Graham of Nic Graham

Rain is the essence that enriches nature, and the

becomes the expression of gastronomic enthusiasm

& Associates, worked on the design on alternate

seventh floor expresses this “Richness of mother

out of the kitchen. The warm glow generated by FIRE

guestroom levels, and other individual spaces.

nature”. The patterned timber wall is the abstract

brings intimacy and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

GLAMOROUS - lobby, specialty restaurant & bar on 1st

expression of the forest grown in rich and mellow

floor, banquet on 7th floor, meeting rooms & business

nature, to wrap the guest in the calm and divine

To express the energy, GLAMOROUS turned to three

center on 8th floor, 9 floors out of 21 guestroom

blessing of nature.

Japanese artists, Isshin Susa, Masataka Kurashina

becomes the source of cooking; therefore FIRE

floors, spa on 72nd floor, gym on 73rd floor, all lifts

and Takahiro Kondo. Photographs by Isshin Susa

design and basic layouts of all floors; and Nic Graham

The eighth floor gives the feeling of “abstract

successfully capture lively fire. The photographs’

- lobby, dining & bar on 6th floor, 12 floors out of 21

garden”. It is the garden filled with tranquillity and

overflow of energy become wall partitions to

guestroom floors.

intelligence. The surreal impression is captured into

wrap the space in intimacy. Kurashina’s abstract

the zigzag feature wall, fabric wall panel and carpet.

expression of FIRE is spread on the ceiling campus,

A glass box made of twigs becomes the signature

while Kondo extracted mist out of the FIRE. The dark

of the façade. Two layers of twig screens give an

The guest lift is an introduction to the guestroom

room surrounded by “mist” is calm and mystical, yet

impression of an abstract forest. From the inside,

floors that is more private and intimate. The lift is

representing a sophisticated impression of FIRE.

the cityscape of Hong Kong is seen beyond the

wrapped with abstract drapery. The lobby is filled

forest; from the outside, it becomes a beautiful

with surreal and eclectic collection of porcelain books

lantern to wrap the podium floors. Part of the twig

and ornamental follies. Fairies are displayed in the

forms the brand logo and LED, embedded into the

ceiling and accent wall panel at the corridor.

twigs emitting sparkles. The sparkles of LED are as if thousands of fireflies are fluttering over the beautiful

The guestrooms express the “Sparkle of Nature”.

screen. The drop-off itself is designed as masculine

Nature filled with incidental happenings in a divine

and formal, to clearly define the gate into the

ordinance, so as to deliver a joyful sparkle to people.

enchanted forest. The SPA definitely expresses “Aqua”. Aqua – the The first floor expresses “Energy of the mother earth”.

origin of all life and the power to heal. It is the

The diagonal feature wall is clad with various colours

absolute essence of SPA, transformed into various

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2 Facade. 3 FIRE, specialt y restaurant.

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4 Private dining room at FIRE. 5 Entrance to FIRE. 6 Wall details, FIRE.

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7 Entrance void, bliss (Spa). 8 Entrance, bliss. 9 Treatment room, bliss. 10 Corridor, bliss.

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11 Strategy, meeting room. 12 Corridor, 8 th floor. 13 Corridor, guestroom floor.

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14 Marvellous suite-view from bathroom to living room. 15 Marvellous suite-bedroom. 16 Marvellous suite-plan. 17 Marvellous suite-bathroom.

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18 Fantastic suite-plan. 19 Fantastic suite-bedroom. 20 Fantastic suite-living room. 21 Fantastic-bathroom. 22 Typical King size bedroom.

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The Vine Hotel

Madeira, Portugal

Nini Andrade Silva Atelier

The Vine Hotel was created on the concept

The floor finishing is covered with small

summer, as there is no winter in Madeira

as the name implies.

round pebbles, representing the beaches of

but a summer rain.

pebbles on the island. Arriving at the hotel, the great purple

The 6th floor’s gourmet restaurant “UVA”

staircase and metal mesh symbolize the

The bathroom facilities are in the form of a

and bar “360º” have sweeping views of the

summer rain, offering a warm welcome.

grape, as if each box was a grape.

bay and the hills.

In the lobby, the restaurant “Terra Lounge”

Each floor is designed in a different

The purple pool symbolizes a tank of wine,

represents the vineyards; a garden with

colour (green, purple, grey, and brown) to

and the Jacuzzi with a dimension of 16m x

sofas like big baskets of harvest and purple

symbolize the four seasons. The seasons

1.5m symbolizes the channels leading the

cushions, the colour of the wine.

are shuffled around, having winter after

water around the island.

1 The garden. 2 The pool at night.

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3 The staircase welcoming visitors to the hotel. 4 The lobby restaurant “TERR A LOUNGE”.

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5 Restaurant UVA at 6th floor. 6 The lif t lobby at guest floors.

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7 Reception. 8 Guestroom bath. 9 Bath facilities in treatment room

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10 Guestroom. 11 Typical guestroom.

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12 Guestroom. 13 Guestroom bathroom. 14 Guestroom bathroom.

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Limes Hotel

Brisbane, Australia

Derlot Pty Ltd

1 Hotel facade. 2 Limes drink coasters. 3 Roof top bathroom. 4 Room court yard.

The designer wanted to make Limes a design

and prioritising use and features. This train

Dupont) kitchen benches and toilette vanities,

experience, but stripped of the associated

of thought led Alexander to the desired end

Blackbutt timber bed heads, custom powder

design deals of something unattainable; to

result of the room being visually spacious

coat aluminium door handles, splash-back and

make the guest feel special yet unafraid to

yet cosy. The orthodox hotel room desk was

floating bedside tables, Luna Textiles curtains

jump into the bed as if it were their own.

avoided and updated as all travellers now use

and bathroom wall tiles by Bisazza.

laptops and use the bed to work and check The design approach focused on the Hotel

emails – Limes is completely wireless internet

Each room has an individually hand painted

in its absolute entirety – considering the

enabled. Not forgetting of course, that people

feature wall created by using a mineral coating

intended look and feel, and paying heavy

do still use internet the traditional way, the

technique (Julien Fantone, Idea Creations). The

attention to the interiors, furniture, surfaces

kitchenette bench caters for use as both a

rooms also feature derlot’s “lerod” barstool

and finishes, as well as extending the design

casual setting to eat and as the work station

and lounger with NZ black sheep skin, “bolet”

influence to Limes’ music and drinks list. The

equipped with Ethernet points. Where design

lights, balcony “stump” stool, “45” bathroom

Limes “facade” has been tangibly branded

permitted, mundane items such as rubbish

hardware and the limited edition “twig” table

with the Limes logo on a gross scale, also

bins and cables were minimised or completely

exclusive to Limes.

represented on details throughout the Hotel

hidden. This not only made the room look

lobby, rooms and rooftop bar and cinema.

cleaner and visually clearer, but also from a practical aspect, made the servicing of the

By leaving no facet of the hotel to chance,

room more efficient.

one can feel the “spirit” of Limes when in its

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presence. A strong feeling within the doors

The material selection for the rooms was based

of Limes and a residual impact realised on

on its durability, maintenance and appeal. The

returning home. The bedroom design process

result – a delicate balance of sophisticated

was focused on the efficient use of space,

warmth. The rooms feature custom Corian (by

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5, 6, 7 Entrance foyer.

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8 Roof top cinema. 9 Roof top bar. 10 Roof top bar aerial view. 11 Roof top breakfast.

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Fontana Park Hotel Nini Andrade Silva Atelier

Lisboa, Portugal

1 Guest floor corridor.

The inspiration for creation comes from the

The design is wholly, simple lines and ample

The mix of new materials, new concepts, and

world of imagination as a basis. Drawing

spaces, with contrasting, clean interiors. With

surroundings bring new surprises at every

from life experiences through travel, new

signature “Ninimalist” design concept, design

stage, transforming the project into something

knowledge of other cultures, materials, and

objects everywhere, huge centenary roots used as

unique and unforgettable.

landscapes. Everything is a starting point.

furniture and huge photographs from the Dutch photographer Alma Mollemans (on the ground

Materials used on pavements, carpeting, and

The name, Fontana Park, was a basis of this

floor) and Brazilian photographer Alexandre Lima

surfaces continue the theme of green, black

creation — an urban park, sophisticated

(elevators and Saldanha Mar Restaurant).

and white.

the park itself were the main themes for

Common areas are spacious and a garden

Design pieces, some of them unique, grant

the project. The colour scheme was easily

at the backyard changes the scale and feel

spaces unequalled character alongside

identified; with black already dominant as

significantly. The aim is to create a hotel where

the centenary objects that provide an air

an architectural feature, courtesy of Aires

guests immediately feel something different

and feel of desired class and strength. The

Mateus, white was added to balance and

from a regular hotel. It’s not just what they

contrast between them creating a simplicity

green to reflect the idea of nature and the

see that matters, but more importantly what

and functionality to the areas, resulting in

park.

they feel that gives uniqueness to the space.

perfection of its own kind.

with a great soul. The idea of nature and

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2 The lobby. 3 The reception counter.

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4 The bar counter and stools. 5 Sit ting area at the bar.

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6 Sitting arrangement at the bar area. 7 Details, the bar. 8 Bar area with view of the lobby. 9 Table set ting at the Saldanha-Mar restaurant.

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10 Dining area. 11 Close view of the dining table. 12 Another view of the dining area. 13 Guestroom.

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The Hazelton Hotel Yabu Pushelberg

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto’s premier five-star destination, this

pearl insets and mirrored bi-fold screens. The

and spacious double vanity. Promoting

boutique hotel boasts 77 rooms and 18 private

lobby space is defined by decorative metal

tranquillity and reflection, a palette of

residences, each imparted with the distinctive

screens, supple leather-panelled walls, and

subtle greys graces the spa, complemented

Yabu Pushelberg style.

eye-catching metal sculptures.

by beautiful hand-painted lacquer panels depicting oversized fauna. The latest venture

Designed with a distinctly residential feel,

Similarly, guest rooms are adorned in rich

from Chef Mark McEwan, ‘One’ restaurant,

The Hazelton imparts the warm intimacy of a

textures and a warm palette - custom leather

defines casual sophistication, with beautiful

manor home, thanks to inviting textures and

headboards wrap around the beds in an

cowhide walls and mirror panelling, high-

superb craftsmanship. Throughout the public

elegant L-shape and the luxurious bathrooms

ceilings and wrap-around windows, and

spaces, the handsome tradition of a men’s club

boast floor-to-ceiling granite in rich charcoal

sculptural furniture, such as innovative purse

is graced with feminine touches of mother-of-

stone with a deep-soaking bathtub, shower

stools.

1 The front entrance. 2, 3 Lobby sit ting areas.

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4 The front desk. 5 The lobby hallway, looking into ONE restaurant.

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6 The bar at ONE restaurant. 7 ONE restaurant.

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CitizenM Hotel

Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands

Concrete Architectural Associates

1 Hotel entrance.

CitizenM is a new Dutch hotel group that opens their

The bathroom

for make-up. And finally, two RGB LED-strings above

first hotel at Schiphol Airport in the second quarter of

To create maximal space, the items from the

the translucent ceilings offer the opportunity to

2008. The concept of the hotel is to cut out all hidden

bathroom are separately placed in the room. Two

change colors of the room. An electronic moodpad

costs and remove all unnecessary items, in order to

big glass cylinders contain the shower and the toilet,

with touch-screen allows visitors to control the entire

provide it guests a luxery feel for a budget price. The

while a small Corian cylinder contains the washbasin

room, setting the mood of the room to their choice.

hotel exists of 230 rooms of 14 sq. m, all prefabricated

and extra space for storage. The shower exists of one

Guests can choose from a total of 6 pre-programmed

produced in CitizenM’s own factory and easy to

fixed half cylinder and two quarter cylinder sliding

moods (such as “romance”, “business” and “surprise

transport. The rooms are stacked on a ground floor

doors, all transparent glass. The taps on the stainless

me”) and 6 pre-programmed functional light-settings

with a dynamic lobby / living-room space, creating

steel column, which also gives place to the CitizenM

(such as “work”, “shower” en “read”). Video-content

rooms and F&B functions. Since CitizenM believes

amenities, operate the rain and extra hand shower.

and audio adjust to the chosen mood to create the

a great bed and a simple and clean bathroom is all

The toilet exists of a fixed half cylinder and two

perfect atmosphere. The moodpad also controls the

we need during a city or business trip, the design is

quarter cylinder sliding doors, made of dusted glass.

blinds, black-out curtain, climate and the television.

focused on these items.

Both the ceiling of the toilet and the ceiling of the

The CitizenM-system remembers all personal settings

shower are translucent, showing the colours of the

and reproduces for the next visit.

CitizenM wants to expand the concept by building

RGB LED-strings on top. THE LOBBY

over 20 hotels the coming years, all with the roommodule as a building block. The second hotel will be

Efficient use of space leads to a combination of mirror

The entrance

built in Amsterdam near the south-axis, the third in

and storage space. A revolving stainless steel frame

A red glass box with electronic sliding doors allows

Glasgow.

contains a full-length mirror on one side and a make-

entrance to the hotel. The hotel does not have

up mirror with theatre lights, storage compartments

a service desk but a table with six self-check-in

Concrete created the concept of CitizenM as a holistic

for beauty supplies and a European, English and

terminals. One of CitizenM’s hosts is present to guide

plan that would set the boundaries for every creative

American socket on the other side.

you through the incheck-procedure.

process and output in all disciplines involved. Materials

The livingrooms

THE ROOM:

Walls are covered with Vescom Hauki wallpaper. The

The public area of the ground floor is divided

The bed

main finish of the floor is ABET zebrano print, floors of

in several areas that we like to call living rooms.

The bed stands in front of a floor to ceiling, wall to

toilet and shower are finished with white corian.

Our purpose is to create a home-environment, by

wall window and is super-king size, 2,2 x 2,0 m. It’s

designing working areas, dining areas and sitting

white bed-linen and pillows offer a lounge area to

Lighting

areas. It creates a second home away from home for

watch TV on the flat LCD screen, together with the

To create a theatrical atmosphere the room contains

the visitors. The rooms are designed in cooperation

stuffed animal named Marvin (designed by Gewoon)

a total of fourteen light-sources. TL lighting highlights

with Vitra, using their furniture collection only. This

that’s placed in every room. Night tables on both sides

the blinds and black-out curtain in the window. Three

allows Citizen M and Vitra to switch furniture from

of the bed contain plisse-shaded lamps. Underneath

Modular Gira spots create the adjust amount of light

time to time, creating a real-life showroom.

the bed is a huge drawer to store an opened suitcase

above the bed and living area. Three Philips Fugato

or other personal belongings. Sockets in the bed-front

spots, built-in the lowered ceiling lighten the sanity

make it possible to connect your laptop or telephone.

area. Three mirror top bulbs in the mirror are suited

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2 The building is a black metal box, dominated by the pushed out big glass windows of the rooms. The various depths of the aluminum frames and the angled glass give an individual t wist to the rigid façade. The big glass windows on the ground floor are placed inwards the building, creating a natural transfer bet ween inside and outside and showing the living rooms and lobby space to the street. As an extension of this dynamic interior, a red coloured glass box marks the entrance.

3 CitizenM wants to contribute also to it’s cultural environment. Two huge ar t works, printed on pvc mesh fabric are placed on the façade. The works are made by a local talented ar tist, but within a few years they will travel from one hotel facade to the other.

4 A roof construction of folded steel plates creates a covered walkway from the terminal exit to the hotel entrance. PowerLED floorlamps light out the inner ceiling of the silver colored steel and create a guiding path to the hotel entrance.

5 The entrance and the lobby lounge.

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6, 7 The lobby area (living rooms) is design using furniture from Vitra collection.

8 The Food & Beverage area is mainly self-service. Products can be consumed at one of the large red bar-tables or in one of the living rooms. The red service bar contains a glass case with magazines, newspaper and merchandise. At night parts of the cabinet are closed and extra barstools and different lighting create an intimate atmosphere and change the room to a bar-area.

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Chambers Hotel Rockwell Group

Minneapolis, USA

1 Lobby. 2 Chambers at dawn. 3 Chef ’s Table.

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Chambers

Each of the sixty rooms and suites has a

and ebonized wood treads; original stone

combines two turn-of-the-century buildings

minimalist, modern feeling: an open plan

walls sandblasted and left natural; and custom

into one luxurious hotel. The buildings were

layout showcases carefully curated artwork,

lighting design to reinforce the industrial

retrofitted and renovated with a link created

and a sleek bathroom includes an oversized

motif. During the day, the restaurant is

between the two.

shower and extensive counter-space. On the

illuminated by a dramatic skylight. Chambers

first floor, an intimate lobby-level lounge

Kitchen also services the “outdoor living room”

The concept for Chambers Minneapolis

doubles as a breakfast room and sitting area.

in the courtyard between the two wings of

is a spacious residence for a collector of

First floor public spaces feature artwork by

the hotel. Here, a giant gas fed fireplace is

contemporary art. Corten and blackened steel

contemporary artists such as Rachel Whiteread,

the focal point. At night, a large-scale video

as well as sand-blasted stone clad the façade,

Tracy Emin, and Damien Hirst, whose dramatic

installation is projected onto the building

while the interior features gallery-like white

“The Suicide of Judas Iscariot” hangs behind

façade.

walls and floors of white terrazzo and ebonized

the check-in desk. Another Hirst piece, one of

wood planks. Throughout the sleek, modern

his famous spin-art canvases, hangs at the end

Chambers Minneapolis is crowned by a

interior, over 130 pieces of original artwork

of the long corridor leading to the art gallery,

spectacular rooftop lounge and function space

are displayed, including many pieces from the

meeting rooms, and banquet facilities.

that is surrounded by glass on three sides,

collection of hotel owner Ralph Burnet. Burnet

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offering a panoramic view of the city.

partnered with a group of investors, including

Jean-George Vongerichten is executive chef

Minneapolis developer Tim Rooney and Pat

for the hotel and his restaurant, Chambers

Ryan of Ryan Companies, to undertake the

Kitchen. The ground-level restaurant uses an

extensive renovation.

industrial aesthetic: stairs of blackened steel

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Hotel Valley Ho Allen + Philp Architects/Interiors

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

1 Porte cochere entrance looking northwest, featuring tower that was originally planned and never built. 2 The new tower.

Preservation, reuse and celebration are the

original building was a series of decorative

most dramatic addition to the property is a

design themes in the renovation and addition

350-pound pre-cast concrete panels. They

seven-story tower that contains a spa and

of the historic Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale.

hide handrails along the outside second-level

fitness centre on the second level and five

Not only was the revered resort saved from the

walkways and also act as a horizontal “belt.”

levels of condominium residences. It is topped

wrecking ball at the 11th hour, but the basic

New panels were cast using moulds made from

by a deck with spectacular views of the city

tenet during its redevelopment was to “respect

the originals to replace damaged or missing

and nearby mountain. Although unbuilt,

what exists.” Anything added was designed

ones and add a consistency in new areas.

the tower was in the original plans, and the

in the spirit of what previously existed, yet contrasting so that what is new is apparent.

structure of the base was already engineered New retro-contemporary elements are featured,

to accommodate it.

such as translucent bathroom walls allowing in

Remarkably, the revitalization of this mid-

The original hotel, designed in 1956 by well-

a diffused light by day and then softly glowing

century icon, 50 years later, finally achieves

known local architect Edward l. Varney, was

blue at night, and designer tubs. In one of

the original design intent as it catalyzes

the area’s first year-round resort and it quickly

the room configurations, the tubs are situated

and anchors a wave of redevelopment now

established itself as a hot spot for movie

in between the bathroom and bedroom area

underway throughout downtown Scottsdale.

stars and local socialites. Over the years, even

for better TV viewing or contemplating the

through several renovations, the hotel became

serene views outside. All of the newly created

known as one of the most intact examples

bathroom areas are defined by different

of a mid-century modern motor hotel in the

ceilings and soffits, so that they appear as a

country. It is noted for its organic architectural

module independent of the original ceiling

style with a “southwestern” character that

plane.

bridged modern and western detailing. Common areas of the hotel focus around the In 2002, Westroc Hotels & Resorts purchased

pool and centre courtyard. A new perfectly

the 14-acre property to redevelop it as a hip

circular pool defines the space, with private

urban resort. Together with Allen + Philp,

cabanas, a new bar and grill area and dramatic

they began to peel away the many layers

fire and fountain features. Inside, the first

covering up the original structures, and were

level is totally open between the reception,

delighted to find good “bones” intact. The

2-story lounge and dining areas. The hotel

original buildings were then stripped back to

restaurant, Café ZuZu, is reminiscent of vintage

structure with much care taken to save their

1950’s establishments. It features a 17-seat

architectural character. They have been rebuilt,

wraparound lunch-counter, cloaked in walnut

with the rooms still featuring original masonry

and mahogany that terminates in a community

walls, now painted white, and floor-to-ceiling

dining table penetrating the restaurant itself.

glass walls opening up to either a patio or

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balcony, now with dual-pane energy-saving

In addition to a new wing and extensions for

glass. A signature design element of the

suites at the end of the 4 existing wings, the 2

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3 Outdoor and indoor spaces seamlessly flow together.

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4 Lobby features a series of precast balustrades and column wraps, signature design elements of the original. New components were cast using molds made from the originals to replace damaged and missing ones.

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5 Lobby looking Nor th into the bar and restaurant.

6 Fire, water and spectacular sunsets combine for an authentic modern southwestern experience.

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7 Guest suites feature a freestanding Michael Graves Dreamscape bathtub, set on terrazzo tiles.

8 Guest rooms feature flexible and moveable furniture and a freestanding Philippe Starck designed bathtub.

9 New terrace suites were created at the end of each wing by expanding the end guest rooms. 9

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Hotel Benkiraï

Saint Tropez, France

Agence Patrick Jouin

1 View towards restaurant and swimming pool.

2 Private guestroom terrace.

3 Detail view of wall lamp. Custom-designed by Patrick Jouin, fabricated by James Ebeniste.

4 Detail view of pendant lamp above interior bar. Designed by Patrick Jouin for Murano Due.

Benkirai, located next to Saint Tropez, is

surprises and personal touches to create

bathroom side and slightly smoked on the

the first hotel designed by Patrick Jouin.

pleasant surprises for the hotel guests.

bedroom side.

of Eden, refined but not restricted, luxurious

Rooms are designed around the theme of

The Mediterranean light can be filtered

but not flashy, the result is a boutique hotel

discrete, warm and functional luxury. The

through large curtains, with a gradation of

with an emphasis on comfort and nature. True

selection of materials produces a feeling of

blue at the bottom as though they had been

luxury blended with the true environment to

refined sensuality, harmoniously organized

dipped in ink, or through exterior shutters.

bring calm and serenity.

around the bed. Furniture is smooth and

The interior and exterior lights, with built-in

lacquered, its pure lines highlighted by the

dimmers, are veiled with interlaced lattices to

Benkirai wood (the hotel name is derived from

contrast with the concrete floor, natural grey

create special lighting effects.

this Indonesian tree) was used to cover all

in the bedrooms and blue in the bath.

Requested to make Benkirai into a Garden

exterior structures. For each tree cut down,

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The rooms have separate toilets and bathrooms.

one hundred new trees were planted, as the

There are no projecting handles; everything

A concealed blue diode emits a glow day

wood was obtained through environmentally

opens with a gentle touch of the finger. Each

and night, so you are never in the dark. Each

sustainable commerce. Patrick Jouin combined

opening is located by a discrete stainless steel

room has a terrace or balcony, overlooking the

the Provencal architecture with pure and

thumbprint. The bathroom opens onto the

swimming pool or the Mediterranean countryside,

contemporary lines, creating a magnificent

bedroom, separated by a satin curtain and the

ideal for reading or a candlelit dinner. The

blend of tradition and modernity. He designed

sink unit opens like a jewel box in front of a

elevated suites benefit from a panoramic view, to

most of the interior fittings, adding modern

large suspended two-sided mirror, lit on the

fully appreciate the Mediterranean light.

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5 Exterior view of terrace table, towards swimming pool. 6 View towards swimming pool.

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7 Detail interior view of restaurant, including Mabelle chairs designed by Patrick Jouin for Cassina.

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8 Interior view of restaurant, including Mabelle chairs designed by Patrick Jouin for Cassina.

9 View of hotel reception and seating area.

10 View of the interior bar, including Facto barstools designed by Patrick Jouin and fabricated by Fermob.

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11 Interior view of a suite. 12 Interior view of a suite, from entrance door. 13 View of bathroom in guestroom, including custom sink cabinet by Patrick Jouin. 14 Seating area by the fireplace in hotel lobby.

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Indigo Patagonia Sebastian Irarrazaval

Patagonia, Chile

1 Bridges crossing to the bedrooms. 2 View of hotel from Last Hope Fjord.

Indigo Patagonia Hotel is situated along the

In sensitivity to the site, the designer used

universe of maritime containers and ships in

maritime passage of Puerto Natales entrance

materials that were already present in the

general was adopted to create signals on the

to the Torres del Paine National Park. It has six

town, such as timber and corrugated steel. It is

facades and interiors spaces, a reminder of

levels with 29 bedrooms and a spa on the roof.

a simple volume occupying the whole site with

Navimag, the ship that arrives every Thursday

a systematic rhythm of windows, that recreates

to Puerto Natales bringing foods and fresh

The project is organized around three main

the differentiation that is often seen in Puerto

news to the deep south.

ideas. The first: to discover the building as a

Natales between those front eleveations that

voyager experiencing places, not all at once,

face the street ad those lateral elevations that

The Indigo Patagonia Restaurant and Lounge

but through a series of continuous steps.

face the sides of the sites. Corrugated steel

was a collaboration with architect Ximena

Secondly: to be sensitive to the site and its

was used for street facades, and treated pine

Garcia-Huidobro, with the restaurant on the

provincial character and lack of “noise”, and

for side facades.

ground level and the lounge upstairs. Work

third: to radically differentiate the intimate

consisted of voiding the core of the house and

space of the guestrooms from the monumental

To highlight the intimacy of sleeping rooms,

reinforcing the perimeter walls with a steel

space of public areas.

a horizontal strata was generated, made out

frame. In order to interconnect the existing

of pine that incorporates all usable surfaces in

two stories, the centre was emptied with a

In order to show the inner void of public

the room, such as beds, lavatories, tables, and

“y” shaped void. The void is occupied by an

spaces in fragmented glances instead of all at

bay windows. While public spaces are mainly

extended platform and staircase that extends

once, an inner circulation is introduced, that

vertical spaces where a huge shutter or curtain

the time of passing from one level to another,

goes from street level to upper level, evolving

made of eucalyptus bars is always present.

making the exhibition of people part of the

from a soft ramp to a system of staircases

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choreography of the space.

and from corridors to bridges, in a way that

Graphic design was worked together with

horizontal and vertical movement become an

the architecture. With the concept of using

orchestrated choreography within the building.

iconography already present in the area, the

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4 Revnovated old Patagonian house, placed in the corner of the site.

5 Renovated old Patagonian house. A “Y” shaped void was created to integrate the spaces.

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6 First floor overlooking the old Patagonian house. 7 Entrance to the lobby. 8 Different circulation system. 9 Alternating system of staircases and ramps leading to the spa. 10 Back entrance. 11 Bridges connecting to the dormitories. 12 View of the lobby. 13 Restaurant in the renovated area; an old Patagonian house.

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19~21 The spa at roof level.

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The Emperor

Beijing, China

Graft

1 The Emperor hotel. 2 Roof top view over Forbidden Cit y.

Right in the historical centre of Beijing the

Continuing on, the striation is present on

around a central sofa feature with integrated

EMPEROR is located along the first tree lined

the doors to the guest suites where graphic

fireplace.

alley on the Eastern side of the Forbidden City,

abstractions of portraits of emperors replace

adjacent to the majestic “Ning He” Temple from

room numbers. In this way the guest room keys

The curtains play with the theme of concealment

the Qing Dynasty.

facilitate a journey through history as each room

and revelation present throughout the entire

is named after and portrays a different emperor.

hotel. They are translucent and on each is

The existing building interior was stripped to the

painted a single stroke of the Chinese character

bare concrete prior to the creation of the hotel.

Throughout the hotel the expressive colors of the

for EAT, when viewed from a perpendicular angle

From this clean slate were crafted 60 rooms, a

suede striations change according to floors and

the single strokes align and the full character

restaurant and lounge, and a spectacular roof

suite types allowing returning guests to explore

becomes legible.

terrace, all encompassing an area of 4800sqm.

and find their personal color preferences.

The conceptual genesis of the redesign was

Inside the guest suites the striation morphs

is another highlight of the hotel. From the hotel

the consideration of the volume of the existing

again, swings to the horizontal along the walls

bar “HE” (Chinese for DRINK) guests enjoy an

building as a ‘white mass’ into which the rooms

to become sofas and finally the bed. Within the

unparalleled view of the Beijing skyline with

and hallways were carved. After the first ‘rough

rooms, the suede is imprinted with the rooflines

the golden roofs of the Forbidden City looming

cut’ which addressed the main spaces, a second

of the Forbidden City, which continues over the

in the foreground. Hotel guests can enjoy the

trace of carvings, a striation of colorful suede

glass enclosure of the bathrooms. A seductive

reserved spa called “Yue” (Chinese for “Pleasant”)

was introduced. This striation is combining a

narrative of concealment and revelation plays

and “Jing” (Chinese for “Spirit”) the gym on the

multiplicity of architectural elements as one

out on the partially frosted glass at once flooding

eastern part of the roof level. Aside massage

moves through the entire building, joining the

the bathrooms with daylight while providing a

rooms and a shallow pool, it features an elevated

elements within into one architectural language.

minimum of privacy between the bedroom and

rooftop hot tub, where guests can soak in

the shower.

panoramic views of Beijing.

On the opposite end of the hotel, the roof terrace

In the lobby the striation begins as an extended sofa protruding into the entryway where guests

The EMPEROR provides multifaceted food and

can lounge and welcome new arrivals. From

entertainment facilities.

here it swings up the walls to create displays for local news and city info and then bends into

On the lower level, the “SHI” (Chinese for EAT)

the hallways where Beijing’s history and Chinese

Restaurant is accessible from the hotel by the

culture is described on flat screens and in sound

central staircase, “SHI” is divided into three areas.

caves. These sound caves are deeply carved out

The western area encompasses a variety of

areas of the hotel hallways; where, clad in lush

booth seating, as well as a banquet table with a

suede, they invite guests to pause and listen to

capacity of 24 seats. In the center area, a central

traditional Chinese opera as it drifts through the

bar and food counter serves as pivot point. The

hotel.

Eastern part serves as lounge; here daybeds separated by translucent curtains are arranged

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Bar Area SPA Area Fitness Room Massage Room Juice Bar Foodstand Meeting Room Storage

1 2 3 4

Standard Room Deluxe Room Junior Suite Storage

1 Main Reception 4 Junior Suite 2 Standard Room 5 Secondary Reception 6 Extension Room 3 Deluxe Room

7 Storage 8 Securit y Room 9 Shop

6 1 Dining Area 2 Lounge Area 3 VIP Room 5 Kitchen 4 Bar 6 Storage 7 Reception 8 Uni-sex Toilet 9 Kitchen 10 Staff Canteen 11 Staff Locker Room 12 Office

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3 View of the roof top bar from SPA area. 4, 5 SPA area. 6 Roof sit ting terrace. 7 Roof plan. 8 Second floor plan. 9 Ground floor plan. 10 Basement level plan.

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16~18 Deluxe room. 19~21 Emperor Suite.

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22~24 Superior room. 25 Junior suite. 26, 29 Guest room floor corridor details. 27~28 Door details.

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Credits Credits

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Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors http://romanandwilliams.com

Niki Szilagyi Interior Architecture www.niki-szilagyi.de

Blacksheep www.blacksheepweb.com

Studio Gaia, Inc. www.studiogaia.com

Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc. www.c7a.com

FG stijl www.fgstijl.com

CCCP www.christophepillet.com

Guestroom Design: Studio CMP Brasserie 44: John Mcdonald Bar 44: by John Mcdonald Client/Owner: Morgans Hotel Group

Architects: HUGO UND THOMAS MÜLLER ARCHITEKTEN Spa Consultant: Rizzato Spa Consulting Client/Owner: Panorama und Service GmbH

Design team: Jo Sampson; Vicki Wilson;

Design team: Ilan Waisbrod, Peggy Leung, Yuni Rosita, Patricia Walker

Design team: Principal in Charge – Gary Johnson, AIA; Project Manager – Douglas T. Lawton, AIA; Project Architect – Joslin Stewart, AIA; Designer – Marc Rogers

Architect: LensºAss / www.lensass.be Client/Owner: Carlton Hotel Collection

Client/Owner: Nedstede Groep

Design team: Christophe Pillet Client/Owner: Shahé Kalaidjan

Photography Courtesy of Morgans Hotel Group

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Photography t.woehrle@panorama-hotelservice.com; Niki Szilagyi Interior Architecture

Helen Gilbert — Graphic Identity Client/Owner: Mercure Hotels Photography Gareth Gardner

Builder: Hitt Lighting: Johnson Lighting Studio Client/Owner: Thompson Hotels Photography Gaszton Gal

Photography James Stokes / www.jamesstokes.net

Photography Manuel Zublena

Associate Architect for Preservation: Ann Beha Architects; Interior Designer: Alexandra Champalimaud & Associates; MEP/Fire Protection Engineer: WSP Flack + Kurtz; Structural Engineer: Weidlinger Associates, Inc.; Landscape Architect: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates; Lighting: C.M. Kling & Associates, Inc.; Acoustical: Acentech, Inc.; Food Service & Laundry: Clevenger Frable Lavalee; Vertical Transportation: Lerch, Bates and Associates; Code/Life Safety: Hughes Associates; Specifications: Stephen McHugh; Geotechnical: McPhail Associates, Inc.; Traffic Engineer: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Construction Consultant: Tishman Construction; General Contractor: Suffolk Construction Company; Client/Owner: Carpenter & Company, Inc. Photography Kwesi Arthur

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Foster + Partners architects and designers www.fosterandpartners.com

DiLeonardo International, Inc www.dileonardo.com

Marcel Wanders Studio www.marcelwanders.nl

Bates Smart Pty Ltd www.batessmart.com

Glamorous Co Ltd www.glamorous.co.jp

Nini Andrade Silva Atelier www.niniandradesilva.com

Derlot Pty Ltd www.derlot.com

Nini Andrade Silva Atelier www.niniandradesilva.com

Design team: DiLeonardo International, Inc.

Design Team: Marcel Wanders Client/Owner: Morgans Hotel Group

Design team: Bates Smart in association with Mills Gorman Architects Bates Smart: Jeffery Copolov, Claudia Fleuter, Jackie Johnston, Naomi Ambarchi, Amanda Furness; Mills Gorman Architects: Peter Mills, Eliza Crump

Design team: Yasumichi Morita Client/Owner: Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

Client/Owner: Funchal Centrum

Designer: Alexander Lotersztain

Client/Owner: Turismadeira Company

Photography Henrique Seruca

Building design: Kevin Hayes Architects Bulider: BQ Constructions Joiner: RW Joiners Client/Owner: KTG Managament

Photography Images 1~3, 6~7 courtesy of Fabrice Demoulin / “Sábado” magazine

Design team: Senior Partner Stefan Behling; Partner Nikolai Malsch; Partner Joe Kaps Local architect: Itten Brechbuehl Architects Interior designer: United Designers Structural, Traffic and MEP: Ernst Basler Partner Structural: Dobler Schaellibaum Partner, Werner Sobek Ingenieure GmbH & Co. Landscape: Vetsch Nipkov Partners Lighting: Speirs and Major Associates Acoustical: Kopitsis Bauphysik AG Facade consultant: Emmer Pfenninger Partner AG Hotel Logistics Consultant: PromaFox AG General contractor: ARGE Dolder Grand Hotel Client/Owner: The Dolder Hotel AG Photography Nigel Young (Foster + Partners)

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Project Management: Turner Construction Client/Owner: National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCT&H) Photography Kerun Ip

Photography Courtesy of Morgans Hotel Group

Lighting Consultant: Vision Design Studio Main Contractor: Renascent Pty Ltd Structural: Connell Mott MacDonald Services: PJM Engineering Electrical: Irene Johnson Building Surveyor: Philip Chun & Associates Pty Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Rider Hunt Audio Visual: Architectural AV Client/Owner: AMP Capital Investors / Sofitel Melbourne

Photography Nacasa & Partners, Inc.

Photography Florian Groehn / www.floriangroehn.com

4~5, 9~11, 13 courtesy of Simon Frederick 8, 12

courtesy of “Attitude” magazine

Photography Shannon McGrath

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Yabu Pushelberg www.yabupushelberg.com

Concrete Architectural Associates www.concreteamsterdam.nl

Rockwell Group www.rockwellgroup.com

Allen + Philp Architects/Interiors www.allenphilp.com

Agence Patrick Jouin www.patrickjouin.com

Sebastian Irarrazaval www.sebastianirarrazaval.com

Graft www.graftlab.com

Design team: Glenn Pushelberg – Partner; George Yabu – Partner; Marcia MacDonald; Eric Lam; Lisa Lupia; Julian Kim; Teresa Leun; Sabine Grimes; Kevin Storey; Chris French; Robert Walshaw; Shane Park; Cy Wilson.

Project team: Rob Wagemans; Erikjan Vermeulen; Jeroen Vester; Erik van Dillen; Matthijs Hombergen; Sofie Ruytenberg

Project Team: Founder and CEO — David Rockwell; Principal — Henry Myerberg, AIA; Project Managers — Stephen Croke, Robert Lipson; Senior Designers — Gregory Stanford, Hilli Wuerz

Design team: Sebastian Irarrázaval Collaborators: Ximena García Huidobro, Francisco Ibáñez, Patricio Poblete Structural Engineering: Luis Soler Contractor: Bravo e Izquierdo Graphic Design: C-Proyecta Client/Owner: Olivier Potart, Ana Ibáñez, Hernán Jofré

Design team: Gregor Hoheisel, Partner; Lars Krueckeberg, Partner; Wolfram Putz, Partner; Thomas Willemeit, Partner Project team: Tina Troester; Keizo Okamoto; Crystal K H Tang; Wei Xin; Sun Da Yong; Ruan Jin; Anne Pestel; Li Mei, Graphic Design

Photography Evan Dion

Graphic design and visuals: KesselsKramer Technical drawings: ADF / Aveco de Bondt Structural engineer: Pieters bouwtechniek M+E engineer: Linssen / Ilex Room enginering: Well Design Acoustics and fire protection: TNO delft Costs and tender documents: Bureau Coppens General management execution: BFB advies Production Management execution: Van Delft ambient experience: Philips furniture lobby area: Vitra Client/Owner: CitizenM Photography Images 6, 7, 9~11 Richard Powers 1~5, 8 Ewout Huibers www.ewout.tv

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Architect: Shea; Contractor: Ryan Companies US, Inc. – Minneapolis ; Structural Engineer: Mattson Macdonald Young; Lighting: L’Observatoire; Client/Owner: Ralph Burnet Photography Stuart Lorenz

FF&E: Cole Martinez Curtis & Associates Structural: TLCP Structural, Inc. Civil: Wood Patel Landscape Architecture: E Group MEP: Design/Build through Kitchell General Contractor: Kitchell Client/Owner: Westroc Hotels and Resorts Photography Mark Boisclair Photography, Bill Timmerman Photography

Design Team: Patrick Jouin, Mélanie Lallemand Flucher, Tania Cohen, Claudia del Bubba Architect of Record: Philippe Castanler and Patrimoine Ingénierie Client/Owner: Charm + More Hotels + Resorts Photography Eric Laignel

Photography Cristobal Palma

Hotel operations and PR consultant: Walter Junger and Friends General contractor: Jiang Su Nan Tong 2nd Construction Company Client/Owner: Da Cheng You Fang Hotel Management Co., Ltd Photography Hong Chao Wai, L2 studio; LOSH

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