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YEAR III
Color stories
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Positive vibes
Interview
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WONDER
12 Double Echo | Vincent Leroy & Adorable
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Return to the essence of design
PEOPLE WOHA
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Breathing buildings
PEOPLE Himank Goswami
140 The architect of luxury
14 Cascais, Portugal | Hostel in Parede Aurora Arquitectos + Furo
16 Rex Ocean Liner | Armchair 144 | Poltrona Frau
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Projects review
88 Copenhagen | Floating Island | Studio Fokstrot
90 Ghent, Belgium | XYZ Lounge | Didier Faustino
30 Creating happiness
92 Shenzhen | His house and her house Wutopia Lab
134 Bisei, Okayama Prefecture
Constellation of Stargazing Tea Rooms Moriyuki Ochiai Architects
136 New York | Zero Waste Bistro
Harri Koskinen and Linda Bergroth
138 Forte dei Marmi, Italy | Parah | Foro Studio 180 Gorafe, Spain | Glass House | OFIS arhitekti 182 Chichester, United Kingdom
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah Ajman, UAE
The Setai Tel Aviv
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The lure of a spiritual destination
Television Centre London
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BBC experience: contemporary living
Hilton Lake Como
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Luxury is simtple
Isaia San Francisco
Porsche Sculpture | Gerry Judah
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Honor to Frank Lloyd Wright
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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
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Playful design
Vans Headquarters Costa Mesa, USA
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Where the cool kids go to work
The Murray Hong Kong
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Urban sanctuary
Hotel EMC2 Chicago
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Let’s explore!
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Hotel Pacai Vilnius The time capsule
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Africa and the unstoppable energy of the Far East PAOLO BLEVE | Editor-in-chief
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his Fall/Winter issue of the Contract & Hospitality Book completes the picture of 2019 trend colors identified by ColorWorks® and the respective Stories. In the Spring/ Summer edition, the trend towards a “digital break” and the focus on the centrality of the human being in relation to technology were strong. The last two Color Stories presented in the current issue follow this trend - it’s no coincidence that the first one is called Do Not Disturb - and they go even further turning their attention to Africa for the first time: the Afrillennials, the Silicon Savannah and Nollywood are concepts that will increase their importance in other continents as well. La Sape, the nuance identified by ColorWorks® experts for this new scene, can be admired on the inside back cover of this book. This edition, as the previous ones, is a journey through exclusive projects, often enhanced by the appeal of the most outstanding design and luxury brands; the Wonders capture images from all over the world, unique icons of architecture and interiors that need no words. The great novelty of 2018 is the launch of the Regional Book China, the first edition of the IFDM Contract & Hospitality Book in Chinese,
dedicated and intended for readers from the six main Chinese districts, those where real estate and design activities concentrate nowadays, where furniture flagship stores continue to open (and strive). The figures presented by economists and researchers speak of immense potential and an increasingly strong attraction parallelly exerted by Made in Italy - and quality in general - in China both in the private and hospitality sectors. Readers can also find a preview of the contents related to the Chinese world in the pages of this edition. The success of the Contract & Hospitality Book project and the numerous requests from China convinced us to undertake a new venture. Indeed a branch of our publishing company has been recently opened in Beijing, and the Editor-in-Chief is a professional figure renowned in the environments frequented by Chinese high spenders. The team is also enriched by local contributors that constantly scour the large Chinese market to guarantee the publication of two Regional Book China editions per year, one in March and one in September, in parallel with the leading International version. Enjoy the read and, above all, NiHao China!
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WONDER. DOUBLE ECHO | VINCENT LEROY & ADORABLE Natural sound and motion, Double Echo shows an amazing sweet continous flow. A work of an artist with sound designer. A singular shape, which seems free, fluid removed from the real world. Of asymmetric
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shape, Double Echo is assembled like an aeronautical typical skeleton.
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WONDER. CASCAIS, PORTUGAL | HOSTEL IN PAREDE | AURORA ARQUITECTOS + FURO © do mal o menos
A Hostel at first, capable of becoming a single-family house with little changes. The interior is refined, rich in colors and contrasts with a character between the minimalism and the contemporary style.
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WONDER. REX OCEAN LINER | ARMCHAIR 144 | POLTRONA FRAU © courtesy of Poltrona Frau
Poltrona Frau’s first naval contract is dated 1930 and the Armchair 144 furnishes the first class of the Rex Ocean Liner.
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COLOR STORIES
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Positive vibes An exclusive interview with Judith Van Vliet, Designer of ColorWorks®, giving a narrative and chromatic preview of the 2019 color trends in order to discover the emerging movements in society
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t renews the appointment with colour. The start of this extraordinary collection dedicated to design is entrusted to the book Color Stories, exclusive and original content produced in collaboration with ColorWorks®, a business unit of Clariant, in a weekly edition that will accompany every IFDM publication in order to preview the Color Trends of the following year. Colors and the trends connected to them – a very important aspect of the product process and interior design – were the topic of discussion with Judith van Vliet, ColorWorks® Design and leader of the ColorForward® team, that is, the ‘color forecasting guide’ that identifies the 20 trendiest colors, the outcome of the 5-day workshop that every year involves the four ColorWorks® centres in the world (São Paulo, Merate, Chicago, Singapore) and their key people. What is the basis for these colors? How are they chosen and why are they “trendy”? The answer lies in the very concept of the term ‘trend’, understood as orientation, inclination, direction of a phenomenon that involves the whole of society. In fact, the Color Trends are determined by those changes and emerging movements that, at the global level, the experts of ColorWorks® perceive and identify in the early stages, then grouped into four macro-themes (or ‘Stories’ as they are called) each one of which “translates” into a palette of 5 colors, 20 in all, that define the ColorForward® for the following year. 18 | IFDM
The first two of the four Stories representing the 2019 trends were revealed in the Spring | Summer edition of the Book. These Stories hinted at an increase in positivity worldwide, reflected in a broadening use of colour, as against the general disorientation felt by the international community in 2018, reflected in the use of unsaturated, “dirtier”, neutral hues. Entitled CTRL+F, the first topic highlighted the need to regain control and counteract the growing interference of technology in our personal and professional lives. This explains the onset of bold hues such as smoky black, fluorescent orange, champagne, glittery silver, and blue with tinges of violet. The second, complementary topic, entitled Made in Human, put the spotlight on the purely “human” qualities of social evolution, marked by creativity and critical thinking. This is represented by brighter colours, such as soft yellow, aqua green, canvas beige, cherry red, and dark purple with traces of red and white. And now for the last two Stories.
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Aesthetics
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Antidote
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We are unproductive. The more technology extends its reach into our everyday round – paradoxically in order to make it easier – the more we lose concentration and the ability to focus. This is the dilemma of today’s global culture: society, in a constant ‘on’ state, is besieged by distractions (mobile phones, computers and every high-tech tool that features in our daily lives) that undermine productivity. According to the University of California, we keep only 11 working minutes a day free of any distraction; productivity falls by 15% in open offices and, in parallel, personal wellbeing is reduced by 30%. Companies are acting directly to come up with solutions. Navy Design has introduced “quiet time” in its office, an hour dedicated to silence with any device placed in ‘offline’ mode, and has attained impressive results: in a couple of months, productivity rose by 23% with visible benefits for the mood and wellbeing at work. Other companies have introduce “Cave days”, days dedicated to the closure of a current project, when a
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person called a “anti-procrastination nanny” works alongside the personnel to aid concentration and help them attain the objective. If the distractions become excessive, the possibility of the choice to which we potentially have access is also correlated. We live in an era that the Americans call “Stuffocation”, to which society responds with an attitude of “anti-choice architecture”: people are more willing (according to a study by Siegel+Gale) to spend more in order to have a more unique experience. It follows that the color palette combined with this trend also favours sober, restrained, subtle hues that – unlike strong colors – aid concentration. Like White Noise, a white featuring a grey point; or ἀταραξία (atarassia) von has fidanken, a dirty green/blue, which refers to the concept of atarassia, an emotional state of complete tranquillity. There is also taupe, a color that is coming back into fashion, proposed in Antidote with a hot red tip; One and only is a soft mauve, representing antichoice architecture. And finally, Focus, a keyword in the Story, a natural but more vibrant green to indicate the climate of positivity that 2019 evokes.
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FOURTH STORY.
COLOR STORIES
Trend
Afar
Aesthetics
Fonio
Tribeat
La Sape
Kwemizi
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A searchlight pointed to the African continent and its very rich cultural heritage, now finally appreciated and brought over the borders by the new generations. The merit belongs to the Afrillennials, or African millennials who, for the first time in history, have seized the history and heritage of their country in their own hands to take it in a new direction. Even though is it the continent with the most extreme poverty, it is also the place that the greatest growth is being attained after the Asia Pacific region, benefitting from the largest population of young people in the world. They are the promoters of change and a new expressiveness that is manifest in the forms of fashion, photography and art, while remaining in close contact with their original culture, which they seek to present in its most truthful heterogeneity. In music, for example, through AfroBeat, which has become the music of urban millennials in Africa; or in the fashion sector, where European and American trends meet the underground subcultures and generate original results. The contagion has also spread to the most avant-garde sectors. For the first time, from 2015 onwards, foreign investments on the continent in oil and minerals have been exceeded by investments in financial services, telecommunication and consumer goods: Nollywood is growing apace (Nigeria’s Hollywood), a movie industry worth 600 million dollars with 2,500 films a year, and Silicon Savannah (the equivalent of Silicon Valley) has been developed by Nigeria and Kenya; the Andela social enterprise, financed by the Chan Zucker-
berg Initiative, was founded here to introduce and support the younger generations in the tech field. So which colors interpret this creative euphoria? Primarily Afar, a burned, powdery orange (Afar in Phoenician means powder), which recalls the color of the African earth. The intense yellow of Fonio is a tribute to the super cereal that – known and used for millennia on the continent - is finding new popularity in modern, more avant-garde cuisine thanks to its numerous nutritional qualities. The sound of Africa lives again in Tribeat, a vibrant orange with ‘juicy’ tones. Equally fresh and clean is the green of La Sape, a color linked to the new Congolese subculture of the African Dandies who mix European fashion with local textures. Finally, Kwemizi, a term that means ‘fireside’ and recalls the importance of storytelling expressed by the new generations through art and images that currently takes the name of Afrofictionism. It is a black color with lighter veining, recalling the color of the cinders in the fireplace, that offers a more organic sensation of the finish.
IFDM PRESENTS THE COLORS OF THE YEAR 2019 La Sape and Protect the core: two trend colors for 2019, analyzed by Color Works® and narrated in the Color Stories, are elected “Colors of the year 2019” by IFDM. They will dress the covers of the Contract&Hospitality Book in the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter editions for the next year.
NEW STORIES IN 2019 The next appointment is in March, for Color Trends 2019 and the related stories, in our SPRING-SUMMER issue!
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RETURN TO THE ESSENCE OF DESIGN
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ur business consists of three main directions. Founded in 2004 by partners Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, Shanghai-based Neri&Hu Design and Research Office has a branch in London, providing international architecture, interior, master planning, graphic and product design services. We have projects in many countries and employees from all over the world speaking more than 30 different languages. Different cultural backgrounds enhance our team, and the uniqueness of this difference exactly reflects Neri&Hu’s design philosophy: to respond to a global worldview incorporating overlapping design disciplines for a new paradigm in architecture. In 2006, Neri&Hu was founded in Shanghai. It is a handicraft furnishing brand that integrates our thoughts on craftsmanship and Chinese aesthetics. Design Republic is a home furnishing retail store with many collections of international top designers.
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It is not hard to realize that Neri&Hu has covered almost all design aspects. And you do a pretty good job in “integrated operations”. Is this a decision that was made when Neri&Hu was founded? Of course not. It is actually a natural process. If you go back to Michael Grave’s office design, one of the earliest projects of Neri&Hu, you’ll find that this idea of interdisciplinary design led by architecture almost represents Neri&Hu’s approach to design. We keep an open mind when speaking about design and always try to dodge thinking limitations. Design has no boundaries. In the international design history, many outstanding designers also arrived from other sectors. For example, Alvar Aalto, a well-known Finnish architect, started his career by launching the furniture brand Artek. He also opened a shop and worked as a dealer in Helsinki. Do you see the similarities between him and Neri&Hu? We didn’t know these stories at first, but today when we look back, we feel that “Design Republic with business pressure” and “Neri&Hu capable of sticking to design” might be a rather smart combination. Although Neri&Hu and Design Republic take distinct development paths, we’re pleased to find that these two can serve the common goal of providing more complete design experience in a context where boundaries are being constantly crossed. Neri&Hu has been emphasizing the idea of “returning to the essence of design”. How can we interpret “essence”? What is the soul of Neri&Hu? Almost all designers achieve some kind of selfdefinition through their design work. The core of Neri&Hu lies in independent aesthetic values, based on which some social, cultural and philosophical expressions are added. If design considerations are described as a pyramid, for Neri&Hu, the part that lies at the root is the reflection about
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functionality. Solving functionality problem is the prerequisite for design. On the top level, we will inject a bit of “personal understanding” - commercial comment, cultural criticism, or some humorous elements. At the same time, we think about our commitment to society. Whether a real estate project or a piece of furniture, we believe that design will highlight the creative value. At first, when people talked about Neri&Hu design, they liked to use “light industrial style” to describe the strong impact from the minimalist designs of Neri&Hu at the time. In recent years, Neri&Hu’s projects have become more diversified and mature, so how should we define Neri&Hu’s style? Although it is inevitable to mention style concerning art and design, Neri&Hu really doesn’t think too much about “style”. If we have to name it, we believe that the “look” of Neri&Hu’s works is the result of the materialization of our thoughts, representing the conversion process in which our thoughts become reality through form, color, material, space and perception. Of course, we not only design what we like. For every project, we need to meet the needs of customers and keep in mind the problem we are solving. Therefore, in addition to “appearance”, the elements added into the space are all required by the project. What about your latest completed projects? Yangcheng Lake Villas and Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat are two of the projects completed this year. For example, Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat is located near the West Lake in Yangzhou. As the site is dotted with small lakes and established buildings, the 20-room boutique resort was quite challenging for Neri&Hu. The owner hoped to make adaptive reuse of some of the IFDM | 25
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original old buildings by giving new functions to them, while adding new buildings to meet the accommodation needs of the hotel. Inspired by the architectural form of Chinese courtyard, we used two distinctive elements in the field - walls and courtyards- to frame the layout of walls and corridors and integrate the scattered space to form a multi-courtyard enclosure. Like the traditional courtyard, the courtyards make the interior of the space varied. The walls made of grey recycled bricks add a lot of cultural sense and mystery to the scene. We hope to redefine traditional architecture 26 | IFDM
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through the raw materials and the creation of delicately stacked spaces. The design concept of Yangcheng Lake Villas features a similar concept, yet focuses more on observing the ecology of Chinese villages and habitation behavior in the new era, trying to create an example that reflects modern Chinese lifestyle. In our definition of suburban living space, landscape is no longer defined as outdoor space alone. Footpath, threshold, central landscape and other common elements in Chinesestyle gardens are set organically in every corner of indoor and outdoor.
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Sulwhasoo Flagship Store Neri&Hu’s radical transformation of an existing five storey building in Seoul into a grand flagship store for leading Asian skincare brand Sulwhasoo is inspired by these notions of the lantern. The building was designed by Korean architect IROJE and built in 2003
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New Shanghai Theatre Occupying the site of a former theater dating from the 1930s, the existing building had undergone a series of renovations over the decades, during which much of the original character and architectural detail had been stripped away
Design Republic seeks to create new ideologies in design, retail and merchandizing concepts, creating a distinctive aesthetic for contemporary China
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The Walled - Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat Situated in close proximity to Yangzhou’s scenic Slender West Lake, the site given to Neri&Hu to design a 20-room boutique hotel was a challenging one, dotted with small lakes and a handful of existing structures
Which one of Neri&Hu’s product designs left a mark on you? Last year, we worked with Artemide, an Italian lighting brand, and designed the Yanzi collection. It achieved great success. This collection reflects Artemide’s brand philosophy of “The Human Light”. It was inspired by the vivid images of birds resting on branches. Brass Yanzi lamps of various shapes stand on a black rack, showing the respect for the nature and the city, full of a particular sense of humor as well. The Christmas limited-edition collection also features a simple glowing globe with flexible ringshaped brass accessories. The structures recall the pattern of pins, combining the functions of chandeliers and desk lamps as they can be placed at any angle.
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Creating happiness A group project led by Lissoni Associati has resulted in one of the most exclusive resorts in the United Arab Emirates, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, which, respectful of the surrounding nature, rises up on the white sands of the Persian gulf to rejuvenate the mind and body
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ust 259,00 km² and a population of around 262,000 inhabitants. Ajman, the smallest of the UAE’s seven member states, is a heavenly patch of land that boasts lagoons, mangroves and exceptional flora and fauna biodiversity. Since 2017, it has been home to The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah. Designed to connect its guests to the rhythms of the surrounding nature – the ocean and the forest –, it is the result of a group project led by the Lissoni Associati firm, which was responsible for the masterplan, architecture, interior design and graphic design, working in close collaboration with Vandersandestudio for the styling, local architect NORR Architects, French firm Ilex Paysage Urbanisme and Cracknell Landscape Design for the landscaping. IFDM | 31
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The team wanted to take a contemporary approach to traditional oriental architecture for the luxury accommodation complex made up of several structures: the hotel, private villas, restaurants and spas – completed by the pools and private beach – all overlook the sea and are carefully positioned according to their function. The main hotel consists of several buildings connected by striking walkways that almost touch the water of the pools that extend inside the courtyards, whose surfaces reflect the concrete volumes enhanced by wooden panels that modulate the light and shadow. Private villas are the resort’s key element. The villas with three bedrooms and facades covered with white stucco offer a combination of large terraces that face the Persian Gulf.
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The residences with two bedrooms differ due to their large wooden cantilevered slabs that shield and create a series of indoor and outdoor living areas. They all come with a temperature-controlled swimming pool. The spa is the supreme ‘temple’ of peace. Secluded and inspired by the layout of an old medina, it is also formed of various architectural elements linked by open-air threadlike passages; inside, stone floors and Venetian stucco on the walls provide the backdrop for personalized treatments in special therapy suites, while wood dominates the 24-hour gym. Finally, the beach restaurant overlooks the waves crashing on the shoreline: it is a lively place where you can
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enjoy international cuisine and an aesthetic that is once again defined by wood and ceramic. Lissoni Associati also paid great attention to the choice of furniture, selecting, in addition to custom-made pieces by Uno Contract and iron creations by Antonio Sciortino, the best Italian and international products by firms including Living Divani, Porro, Glas Italia, Cassina, De Padova, Vitra, Carl Hansen, Baxter, Ton, e15, Boffi, Flos and CTO. Still not convinced? Then try out the 18-hole golf course designed by champion Jack Nicklaus or the library, which offers a select collection of literary works.
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Owner: Al Zorah Development (Private) Company Developer: Solidere International Limited Main Contractor: Six Construct Fit-out Contractor: Bond Interiors Hotel operator: The Oberoi Group Architecture: Lissoni Associati, NORR Architects Styling: Vandersandestudio Landscape design: Ilex Paysage Urbanisme, Cracknell Landscape Design Furnishings: Antonio Sciortino, Baxter, Carl Hansen, Cassina, De Padova, e15, Glas Italia, Living Divani, Porro, Ton, Uno Contract, Vitra Lighting: CTO, Flos Bathrooms: Boffi Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
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The lure of a spiritual destination The Setai Tel Aviv honors Jaffa’s rich history while showcasing compatible contemporary design in the restored Ottoman Kishle
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he lure of Israel as a spiritual, cultural and historic destination has always been powerful. And now more high-profile hospitality projects are an option for visitors, with a growing number of hotels appealing to design lovers looking to enhance their Holy Land travels. Newly prominent among these is the Setai Tel Aviv, which opened this past April in the ancient port city of Jaffa, immediately south of the buzzing modern Israeli city. The historic complex of Ottoman prison and police buildings, known as the Jaffa Kishle (Turkish for “jailhouse”), was transformed into 120 guest rooms and suites facing the Mediterranean. The project by Jaffa-based architect Eyal Ziv and Ara Design in London was approximately 25 years in the making. The Setai is Israel’s first Leading Hotel of the Worlddesignated venue, and the Miami-founded hotel group’s second in the country. The Setai Sea of Galilee debuted in 2017, and is in the process of building 47 additional new individual villas, complete with private gardens and infinity pools. 38 | IFDM
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The historic complex of Ottoman prison and police buildings, known as the Jaffa Kishle, was transformed into 120 guests rooms and suites facing the Mediterranean
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Extensive excavations throughout the compound were part of the planning, design, and construction process involving the five buildings, which most recently functioned as an Israeli police station. Artifacts related to the site’s origins reaching back to the Crusades and the Ottoman Empire include weaponry and 12th century coins that were unearthed and are currently on public display at the Setai. To ensure compliance, the Israel Antiquities Authority, Israel Preservation Society and Feigin Architects worked closely with preservation architect Ziv. Three new stories were added to one of the buildings as well. The Setai’s 120 guest rooms and suites created by Ara Design feature Turkish-inspired color
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schemes and textures, including hand-woven Turkish rugs and walnut furnishings, as well as the repurposed stone from the original structures. Interior courtyards retain the area’s architectural heritage, materials, and echo traditional circulation patterns. The rooftop infinity pool with sweeping Mediterranean vistas adds an element of modern glamor and luxury. The property includes views of the landmark Jaffa Clock Tower, too. Guests and visitors can drink and dine at JAYA restaurant and the Setai Tel Aviv Bar. The hotel’s lower level includes four banquet and meeting rooms, a spa complete with a Turkish hammam and seven treatment rooms, plus a gym and salon.
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Owner: Nakash Holdings Hotel operator: Nakash Holdings Architecture: Eyal Ziv Interior design: Ara Design Furnishings: supplied by United Seats Ltd. Lighting: Kimchi Lighting Author: Jessica Ritz Photo credits: Assaf Pinchuk
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BBC experience: contemporary living London’s Television Centre, the former headquarters of the BBC in the heart of White City, is transformed into a high-end hub featuring private Mid-Century Modern homes, gourmet restaurants and the new Soho House private members’ club. All under the watchful eye of the iconic golden Helios statue
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ne of London’s most symbolic landmarks has reopened its doors: Television Centre, former HQ of the BBC, reinvents itself with one of the most complex mixed-use development projects in the British city, a joint venture between Mitsui Fudosan, AIMCo and Stanhope. This nerve centre of information now showcases a sophisticated vision of living based on the masterplan of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), winners of the RIBA Stirling award, which has preserved the historic charm of the original building. Composed by Suzy Hoodless, the interior design of the private residences
in the Grade-II listed building, which faces the iconic courtyard dominated by the statue of the Sun God, and in the new Crescent, with its views over the enchanting Hammersmith Park, is inspired by the original design of Television Centre, i.e. Mid-Century Modern in style but sensibly revisited to guarantee smart homes suitable for contemporary lifestyles. It features a mix of carefully-selected elements and furnishings like the lightshade created by Verner Panton, the Tulip vintage pink marble table by Eero Saarinen and the Foglio wall lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s for Flos.
Developer: joint venture Mitsui Fudosan, AIMCo, Stanhope Architecture: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) Interior design: Suzy Hoodless Furnishings: Another Country, Knoll. Headboard by Christopher Farr Cloth. Rug Fez by Vanderhurd. Lobby: Heritage Armchair by Frits Henningsen, SL60 Sofa by Søren Lund. Screening Room: armchairs and sofas Søren Lund upholstered in John Boyd velvet. Bespoke walnut tables Lighting: Flos, Workstead Lobby Mosaic Mural: John Piper Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: GG Archard
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“We are delighted to have officially inaugurated Television Centre, open to the public for the first time”, comments Alistair Shaw, Managing Director of the centre. “A location dedicated to the community that has preserved a strong BBC influence inside featuring spaces dedicated to housing, work and free time”, with its creative areas, hotels and trendy restaurants. Surrounded by the headquarters of BBC Worldwide and the three original television studios - managed by BBC Studioworks which continue to honour their powerful legacy by recording the nation’s most popular programmes: The Graham Norton Show, The Russell Howard Hour, Mock the Week, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and Sounds Like Friday Night. An exclusive new address populated by sophisticated eateries like Bluebird Café White City, Homeslice, Patty&Bun, The Allis, A Bayley & Sage, the Kricket restaurant, with the opening of its biggest location, and a three-screen cinema. In addition to Soho House’s most recent private members’ club: the swish White City House with its 45-room boutique hotel, large gym and cocktail bar open to the public. An original and unexpected delight.
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Luxury is simple Light, sun, water. And also delicacy and quality. The new canons of elegance are expressed discretely inside and outside the Hilton Lake Como, thanks to the work of the designers Monica Limonta and Dario Cazzaniga
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ot disturbing the surrounding beauty with exuberance is a clear sign of style. And not obstructing the view with opulence. But instead, taking a respectful step back in favour of harmony. This is the design approach chosen for the Hotel Hilton Lake Como by the architects Monica Limonta and Dario Cazzaniga
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and the Poliform Contract division, close collaborators in defining new parameters of luxury for this accommodation facility that makes hospitality its mission. The outcome of the upgrading and complete renovation of two existing buildings, joined by a modern core, Hilton Lake Como has just been inaugurated, with its strategic position
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Owner: VICO spa (Limonta spa) Developer and Main Contractor: Nessi & Majocchi Hotel operator: Hilton Architecture: Dario Piero Cazzaniga, Monica Limonta Interior design: Dario Piero Cazzaniga, Monica Limonta with Poliform Contract Furnishings: Poliform Contract Division Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: F2 Fotografia, courtesy of Hilton Lake Como
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just 30 minutes from Lugano and 50 from Milan. In the ‘transformation’, the first step was to enhance the natural elements to ensure a peaceful and relaxing stay and the enjoyment of all the tranquillity that the lake has to offer. Above all, natural light. In the common areas, a large glass cube fills the rooms with sunshine, ideal for reading and conversation with the aim of losing any sense of time and space. All the rooms, numbering 170, have private balconies and enjoy a view over the water, including 20 suites and a presidential suite where the ceiling, entirely in glass, offers an even more spectacular panorama. The roof is master of all and houses an infinity pool, a hydro-massage tub with a solarium area and large lounge areas. In the interiors, the preference is for neutral colours, lit by luminous strips that ennoble the materials, such as wood, stone, fabrics and high-quality carpets, precise details like the cross-stitching and finishes of great value. A sophisticated stylistic touch of simplicity,
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where great care over the details is always evident. The simple shapes, always refined, and the great value of the furnishings make a significant contribution to a sophistication that is always tangible. Every article is made to measure, from the value engineering to the selection of the materials, quality control and installation included, carried out directly by Poliform Contract. In this way, the Taffeta lounge becomes chameleon-like, adapting to the day and night living style of its users with unique passe-partout pieces; and also the Satin space, an innovative concept in which the clients of the restaurant can interact with the chefs and create a personalised meal with the products of the lake, offering themed seating. An all-round range of actions of the company, which plays at home and held nothing back for the Hilton Lake Como, touching all the common areas – restaurant, hall, concierge desk, bar, spa, meeting rooms – and the private spaces of the guest rooms. Seeing is believing. IFDM | 51
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All the rooms, numbering 170, have private balconies and enjoy a view over the water, including 20 suites and a presidential suite where the ceiling, entirely in glass, offers an even more spectacular panorama
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Honor to Frank Lloyd Wright Originally built as the V. C. Morris Gift Shop in 1948, one of FLW’s few northern California projects has had multiple occupants over the decades. Its newest tenant that’s been in the space since fall 2017, Isaia menswear, honors and elevates the historic building
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he understated brick facade with its series concentric arched entrance has been a landmark presence at 140 Maiden Lane in downtown San Francisco. The series of interior ramps previewed the design concept Wright would later fully express at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, but on a smaller scale on the West Coast. The building had been vacant since 2015. The iconic Naples-based luxury menswear company sought to incorporate display racks and shelving in tune with the stunning architecture, calling attention to and complimenting the building’s interior dramatic and elegant curves. The round openings and ceiling-mounted acrylic bubble-shaped lighting scheme remains intact in the 734 square meters space. Historic preservation requirements dictated many of the details, ranging from paint colors to wood finishes and lighting. The architecture team was composed of Ferrari Architetti and Lochte Architectural Group, along with historic preservation specialists Page & Turnbull. Contemporary aesthetic interventions and outstanding examples of Italian modernism are seen throughout. Interior designer Alberta Saladino partnered with gallery Esprit Nouveau in Naples to find pieces that exist in harmony both with the Isaia aesthetic identity, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s original vision. “It was much like restoring a masterful piece of art to its glory, and giving it a new personality,” Gianluca Isaia, the company’s third-generation CEO, said in a statement. Furnishings include a Jelly Pea sofa by India Mahdavi covered in a deluxe cotton velvet textile, welcoming Paolo Buffa midcentury chairs uphol-
stered in Isaia’s signature bright red, and custom rugs by Illulian that were a design collaboration between interior designer Saladino and architect Martino Ferrari. Barovier&Toso brass and Murano glass floor lamps dating from circa 1960 further illuminate the retail showroom. The client and the design team commissioned artist Michele Iodice to create an installation called “Fragments” too. Consistent with other Isaia boutiques — the company also maintains a brick-and-mortar presence in the U.S. in Manhattan and Beverly Hills, in addition to stores around the globe — the San Francisco shop houses a vintage Campari bar and red lacquered piano. The basement level, which is not required to follow historic preservation design guidelines, contains a dedicated space for Isaia’s bespoke tailoring. Thankfully, this beloved architecturally significant site is now in the hands of a brand that understands classic, timeless style.
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Client: Isaia Architecture: Ferrari Architetti, Lochte Architectural Group (local architects), Page and Turnbull (preservation planners) Interior design: Alberta Saladino Furniture and lighting: on design and Italian vintage pieces from Esprit Nouveau gallery Rugs: handmade by Illulian based on interior designer Alberta Saladino and architect Martino Ferrari drawings Sculptures: Fragments by Michele Iodice Author: Jessica Ritz Photo credits: photo by Drew Alitzer, courtesy of ISAIA
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Playful design Relaxing environments, explicit references to nature and open invitations to contact with oneself. This is the ‘Kimpton-style’ way of making guests feel at home. Come and discover the hotel chain’s latest (re)creation, in Amsterdam, designed by Michaelis Boyd Studio. It will entertain you
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t the entrance, the large, bold wall made entirely of green marble welcomes customers with neon pink lettering that reads ‘and breathe’. The knockers on the doors to the rooms are decorated with deer, elk and bees. The luminous structure of the Areti hanging lamps features little birds ‘resting’ on the stem, while a series of dragonflies forms the pattern reproduced on the Kit Miles velvet that covers the chairs upholstered by Danish firm Gubi. Duo
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Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd elegantly present a playful, eccentric ‘retreat’ for Kimpton De Witt, a renovated gem in the heart of Amsterdam that belongs to the Kimpton hotel chain, placing particular emphasis on liveliness and a light-hearted style. The designers and their team were able to turn these concepts into reality together with Ave Bradley, global senior VP, design and creative director of all of Kimpton’s hotels, creating a concept defined by references to the animal/
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vegetable world, along with distinctly architectural elements. It is a deliberate reference to the Dutch city’s traditions. ‘Flora and fauna’ are combined with wood-pannelled walls, oak floors, large windows profiled with aluminum and tailored marble-clad vertical surfaces. The ground floor has been redesigned with the aim of creating a visual connection with the street, making it easier for guests to access the lobby and a series of common areas furnished with Arflex, Zanotta and Moroso sofas, Cassina armchairs, Thonet chairs and Muuto poufs. The striking reception features blue floor tiles – made using the ancient encaustic method, whose graphic design pays homage to Delft’s traditional local majolica –, a fireplace entirely tiled in white in the center of the room and a bench with cushions that marks out the perimeter. What was formerly the lounge, the building’s central point, has been redesigned as a winter garden that is able to bring natural light and fresh air to the very heart of the building and to act as a ‘terrace’ 60 | IFDM
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Owner: YC Amsterdam BV Hotel operator: Kimpton Hotels Interior design: Michaelis Boyd Associates Furnishings: Arflex, Bend, Cappellini, Cassina, De La Espada, Ethimo, Golran, Gubi, Hay, Moroso, Muuto, Thonet, Zanotta Lighting: Areti, Astro, Flos, Lee Broom, Vibia Fabrics: House of Hackney, Kit Miles, Timorous Beasties Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: Laure Joliet
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to the adjacent House Bar. The bar – a very aesthetically impressive space – boasts ornithological wallpaper, specially designed by Michaelis Boyd, which covers the ceiling, alternating with original beams – another tribute to the Dutch Renaissance. The setting is framed by magnificent velvet chairs and bar stools designed by Cappellini. For the bedrooms – 274 including 15 with particularly distinctive features – two different layouts and color palettes were chosen to offer different experiences thanks to the use of oak wood for the floors, marble for the bedside tables and fabrics for the beds’ headboard. A specially designed brass structure shapes the walls, seamlessly modifying their design and function by turning them into a chest of drawers, suitcase holder, storage shelf, clothes rack and mirror. Geometry reigns in the bathrooms, which feature hexagonal tiles and elements custom-designed by Michaelis Boyd.
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Where the cool kids go to work Rapt Studio proved to be the ideal partners to design a flexible and creative environment that would reflect Vans’ well-established identity and support its evolution in the street wear and extreme sports space
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erhaps no brand name is more closely tied to 1970s and 1980s Southern California famed skateboarding culture than Vans. The image of Vans’ iconic checkered Off the Wall shoes are associated with sunshine, palm trees, and the Pacific Ocean, but the company is also dedicated to continually developing its product lines, technology and overall stylistic sensibility.
In June 2017, over 500 employees of the 52-year old company moved into the new headquarters located in the Orange County, California town of Costa Mesa. (Paul Van Doren and Jim Van Doren with partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia, founded the Van Doren Rubber Company in nearby Anaheim.) It’s a sprawling complex containing approximately 16,908 square meters of Unsurprisingly, skateboarding is allowed and even encouraged throughout the work spaces, thanks to the durable concrete floors
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Main Contractor: Howard Building Corporation Architecture and Interior design: Rapt Studio Landscape design: California Landscape & Design Furnishings: Alexander & Willis, Anthropologie, Arcadia, Coalesse, DWR, Form Us With Love, Grand Rapids Chair Co., Gus Modern, Herman Miller, Hightower, Naughtone, Nienkamper, Restoration Hardware, Roger and Chris, Sit On It, Vitra, West Elm Lighting: Anglepoise, Barn Lighting, Brendan Ravenhill, Castor Lighting, Cedar and Moss, Juno, Luminii, Oxygen Lighting, Spectrum Lighting, Tech Lighting Fabrics: Fabricut, Stylex Flooring: Shaw, Interface Author: Jessica Ritz Photo credits: Eric Laignel
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interior space over a 14 acre campus. Amenities include a full-sized mock retail space to visualize Vans products in a real world setting, a library, and five showrooms with current and in-development merchandise. Employees have access to an onsite fitness center and food options, including a full-time barista during the weekdays, and a “jam room” to play live music. Acoustically engineered “domes” on the second floor retain whatever music or loud sounds are being projected without disturbing other employees in the vicinity. Rapt Studio, known for its branding and design work with leading innovative tech and media companies, took inspiration from various aspects of Vans history and the brand’s vibe. Meeting rooms are named for noted athletes who have been affiliated with Vans, and there are other nods to California skate and surf culture; the reception area contains benches that pay homage to the Belmont Ledges, for example, a famed skating spot in Long Beach, California. Other details that honor IFDM | 67
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California design heritage include classic seating by Ray and Charles Eames, and walls are emblazoned with original murals and street art. Vans’ distinctive black and white checkered patterning appears on building facades, and bright red staircases provide a striking contrast with the black and white schemes. The architecture prioritizes indoor-outdoor flow to encourage employees to use the outdoor work stations and take advantage of California’s climate. The forward-looking design concept and specific features include the Waffle Works Innovation Center supports product research and development. To meet a LEED Platinum certification goal, Vans headquarters includes over 4,000 solar panels, 38 electric vehicle charging stations, and water efficient fixtures and technology installed throughout. The solar panels provide over 90% of the electricity needed to power the facility. Unsurprisingly, skateboarding is allowed and even encouraged throughout the work spaces, thanks to the durable concrete floors.
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Rapt Studio took inspirations from Vans history and skate and surf culture. California design heritage include seating by Ray and Charles Eames, and walls are emblazoned with original murals and street art
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Urban sanctuary The Murray in Hong Kong offers an experience that is not limited to high-profile hospitality. It is a true lifestyle defined by aesthetic taste and love for good habits. A trendy landmark for the whole city, created by a partnership between Foster + Partners and Niccolo Hotel
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he legendary Cotton Tree Drive in Hong Kong, a popular spot for weddings, has witnessed the marriage of subtle thought and excellence which, united in the exclusive The Murray hotel, part of the Niccolo Hotel chain, become an all-encompassing experience, to say the least. The hotel’s seductive appeal is due to the important guidelines that the Foster + Partners designers followed in their sublime intervention to conserve the building, a historic monument in the city that has housed the hotel since January. A succession of majestic arches forms the base of the regular latticed structure, which is spread over 25 floors that the architects have managed to return to the city. The building, which was a pioneering example of sustainability and energy efficiency in 1969, when modernist Ron Phillips designed it, has been masterfully adapted to contemporary needs with a renovation that has placed particular emphasis on integrity. “We wanted to create a dialogue between old and new,” the ar72 | IFDM
chitects explain. “Our aim was to rediscover the charm of going to a hotel, to rediscover that sense of uniqueness starting from the external access, by enhancing the most characterful elements.” The project aimed to preserve the building’s existing state while relating it to the surrounding scenery, formed of both the business district and the oasis of green created by the park and the botanic garden. The inside of the hotel also has a strong identity: the materials express themselves honestly and are arranged to redefine luxury through a new sense of exclusivity and elegance. The black and white marble floors are combined with stainless steel bronze finishes, while the hand-blown glass contrasts with fabrics from Italy and Asia. Everything is naturally sympathetic to the original structure and every single element has been carefully chosen to fit with a holistic vision of the rooms. Foster + Partners have fixated on the project, taking a meticulous artisan approach to each construction stage, from the architectural
Owner: Wharf Hotels Main Contractor: Foster + Partners Hotel operator: Niccolo Hotels Architecture/Interior design: Foster + Partners Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: courtesy of The Murray
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‘shell’ to the smallest detail of the bathroom taps. The generous spaces throughout the hotel are another hallmark of Murray’s luxury design. Examples of this include the restaurants and bars, including the very special room, The Aviary, on the roof, one of the district’s important social locations, which can be used for a dinner, a drink or to enjoy the breath-taking view and is designed as a continuum with the surrounding greenery, since it is lower than the skyscrapers that surround it. Even the guest rooms – 336 in total – have an oversized design: their layout takes advantage of the building’s geometry with large receding windows that let in abundant light and avoid overheating from direct radiation, protecting fine surfaces covered with rare stones, leather and sophisticated fabrics, used to create a sort of ‘chic’ sanctuary in the heart of Hong Kong. 74 | IFDM
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Foster + Partners have taken a meticulous artisan approach to each construction stage, from the architectural shell to the smallest detail of the bathroom taps
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Let’s explore! Celebrating genius and intelligence, Hotel EMC2 in Chicago is inspired by the theory of relativity, reinterpreted by David Rockwell according to the ‘ephemeral’ laws of design
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he exact point where art and science intersect: this is the origin of the Hotel EMC2 project, which pays homage to Albert Einstein, borrowing the name of the most famous theory in the world, and which, with its irreverent, provocative appearance, shares the physicist’s completely original ability to capture the collective imagination. In Chicago, the Autograph Collection hotel chain, which belongs to Marriott International and includes the Hotel EMC2, wanted a design concept that blends creativity and imagination. The Rockwell Group translated this concept into a project consisting of an endless game of constant discovery for its users. Exploration – material and immaterial – and the amazement that comes with it are the main factors that this hotel’s guests relate with. Starting from its ostentatious façade, designed by Koo & Associates in collaboration with David Rockwell and its team, which is ‘conveniently’ positioned between Northwestern University and the city’s most important technology hub. The striking entrance, which features a volume
that occupies two entire floors and hosts an array of shelves stacked on top of each other, is the first element of exploration, which aims to convey a sense of revelation and wonder, taking inspiration from Einstein’s famous mania for collecting. A series of details guides the guests inside, surprising them with the library, which extends towards the lobby and envelops the whole reception area, creating a curious alternation of recesses and bends. This other ‘world’ reveals itself, allowing you to immerse yourself in a bizarre jumble of objects, books and original pieces of art, carefully selected from works by local and international artists. True private rooms featuring small groups of eclectic furniture such as the lounge chairs by Nube Italia, cocktail tables by ClassiCon, sofas by Craft Associates and rugs by Seldom Seen Design, mixed with elements that were specially designed, for the most part, by Rockwell Group. A large fabric panel depicting cloud formations stands out in particular, providing a backdrop to the glass and polished gold reception desk designed by Rockwell. IFDM | 79
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Hotel operator: Autograph Collection Architectural design: Koo & Associates Interior design: Rockwell Group Furnishings: custom-designed by Rockwell Group, ClassiCon, Craft Associates, Nube Italia, Seldom Seen Design Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: Michael Kleinberg
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The ‘secret’ entrance, a wall bookcase that customers must pass through to serve themselves breakfast, accentuates this dreamy atmosphere. And if this is not enough to win you over, even the elevator has surprises in store. Two rows of mirrors placed inside conceal video screens ready to simulate an artistic installation: ink leaks from above as soon as the doors open. Art, science and design feed on each other, continuously alternating or merging on all of the hotel’s 21 floors. Along the corridors leading to the rooms – 195 in total – the carpet features images of molecules magnified under a microscope, while the rooms themselves boast a tailored look. Almost everything is specially designed and made by the designers, whose attention to detail ranges from materials – copper, leather and marble – to fabrics chosen in the ateliers and unique pieces found in the galleries in New York and Los Angeles. So has the distinctly radical Hotel EMC2 managed to change how hospitality is interpreted, just as Einstein did for the physical world?
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The time capsule Crossing the wide courtyard and the threshold of the Hotel Pacai suite, at Vilnius, you can almost touch the history of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, his elegant baroque and art in perfect fusion with modernity
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hat does one feel in admiring the same paintings and the same works of art looked upon by Napoleon or Tsar Alexander I? You can discover it in one of the 104 rooms of the Hotel Pacai, located in the centre of medieval Vilnius. The leading Design Hotel™ in the Baltic area, its name comes from the Pacai family, one of the most powerful of the Lithuania aristocrat in the second half of the 17th century. In 1667, Mykolas Kazimieras Pacas (from the Pacai family) bought two adjacent buildings and transformed them into one of the most richly decorated residences of Vilnius. The team of architects, including Saulius Mikťtas and local designers participated with passion in the renovation project to enhance the strong link between the building and its history, as if it was a time capsule. Starting with the huge courtyard that evokes the ancient atmosphere of the surrounding buildings, up until the conservation of the greatest number of original architectonic details, including the arches, frescoes and wall paintings. Many doors that were cemented closed over the years came to be re-opened. The imposing staircase, the statues and the many historical finds were carefully incorporated in the new project that witnessed the addition of two floors (to a total of five) with a reconstituted baroque roof. Each suite and room has its own style and character, from the Noble Suite, where the robust wall with exposed brickwork highlights the elegance of the furnishing, to the Countess Room 84 | IFDM
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with the original wooden beams, and to the frescoes and the refined decorations of the others. The colour scheme ranges from eggshell to light grey, mole brown and up to the darkest tones. The common spaces are based on dark grey and blue. Great attention is also paid to the guests’ palate, thanks to the new Baltic gastronomic concepts developed by Claus Meyer, co-founder of the Noma of Copenhagen and enogastronomic entrepreneur. The offer ranges from the small 14 HORSES brasserie with dishes inspired by Lithuanian and Baltic tradition to the SOFIJA bar that offers classic and modern cocktails, beers and artisan liquors, as well as champagne and wines from all over the world. The services include a gym, two conference rooms, an amber (known as the gold of Lithuania) and luxury watch shop as well as a spa. Developer: JSC Contestus Projects Main Contractor: JSC Conresta Hotel operator: JSC Blendas Architecture: Saulius Mikštas Interior design: YES. design.architecture, Indre Barsauskaite, Greta Valikone Lighting: bespoke design in brass and glass; Delightfull Furnishings: Cane-Line, Ditre, Hastens, Restoration Hardware, Scolaro-Parasol. A lot of local production. Natural stone tables manufactured locally Bathrooms: Grohe, Laufen, Kaldewei, natural stone finishes Author: Francisco Marea Photo credits: courtesy of Design Hotel ™
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WONDER. COPENHAGEN | FLOATING ISLAND | STUDIO FOKSTROT The island is the first step in the ‘Copenhagen islands’ project which will see a collection of islands floating through the city, bringing life and activity back to the former industrial harbour side.
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The XYZ Lounge is an intersection, a space where paths meet. It is the exchange point for visitors in the conference center of Zebrastraat. It questions the contemporary notions of conviviality and physicality.
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The urban-village is a slum with Chinese characteristics. Architects want to break the invisible limit between the city and the village through this site.
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BREATHING BUILDINGS We caught up with Richard Hassell, who founded the Woha architectural studio in Singapore alongside his partner Wong Mun Summ, to delve beneath the surface of the concept of sustainable architecture the two have developed and applied in the tropical belt
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ow can we generate sustainability through architecture? How can the built environment create and promote a sense of community? How can we tackle the problem of increased urban density while simultaneously improving services? Multi-award-winning architectural practice Woha, founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell in Singapore in 1994, has responded to all of these questions with a revolutionary approach to architecture based around human beings, wellbeing and a balance with nature. Woha’s design ethos, which encompasses anything from macro-architecture to micro-urban planning, uses vegetable matter to create “breathing buildings” – green lungs that generate oxygen, integrate with the natural landscape and minimise their impact on the environment. These are buildings that comprehensively rewrite the traditional concept of architecture, creating vertical cities complete with every service imaginable. The overall aim? Self-sufficient cities that can provide their own supply of energy, food and water. We spoke to Richard Hassell himself to get his take on this unique approach to architecture, which combines an in-depth knowledge of the local area and traditions with meticulous research processes to pursue a sole, idealistic aim: the creation of a better world.
author: Veronica Orsi portrait photo: Mark Teo projects photos: Permeable Lattice City, Self-Sufficient City (courtesy of WOHA). Parkroyal, SkyVille, Oasia Hotel, Kampung Admiralty (Patrick Bingham-Hall)
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Above: Permeable Lattice City (Singapore) for the Vertical Cities Asia International Design Competition & Symposium Below: Oasia Hotel Singapore When you started working together, did you already have a clear idea of the approach that you would come to be known for around the world – architecture that harmonises with and incorporates the natural eco-system – or did that develop over time? We definitely developed and matured over the years, but right from the beginning we had a very strong interest in designing for the tropics. Actually, when we were in university, in the 1980s (so a really long time ago!), there was a movement in architecture called “Critical Regionalism”, by the theorist Kenneth Frampton. It looked at a way to make modern architecture relevant to local cultures and climates. When we started working in the tropics, it was something that was obviously very immediate to us, because it’s actually quite a challenging climate to be comfortable: in temperate climates you can do lots of things with architecture – so if it’s hot you open the window, if it’s cold you close the window – but the tropics is a little bit uncomfortable unless you have some air movement. So, we started from the beginning with small projects and then, as we got larger and larger projects, we discovered something very strange. All the things that we knew from low-rise living, we had to throw them away. It’s like: “Why is this so?”. We started with the goal of seeing what the 96 | IFDM
problem was, and surprisingly there wasn’t much of a problem at all: it was just that high-rise is based around a field of expertise coming from consultants in New York and Chicago, where there is a very harsh climate – very strong winds, very cold winters. In subtropical to tropical building, you can design very different kinds of high-rises, much nicer, because you can have indoors and outdoors. Then we went began thinking that big buildings are not necessarily like apartments – they have lot of communities of people in them, and when you’re in a very dense environment all these people actually need the same things that people on the ground do: they need parks, they need playgrounds, they need spaces to be quiet and get away. And so we started looking at how we could incorporate these kinds of important spaces that really affect people’s quality of life, and whether we could include them in buildings as well. How are sustainability and wellbeing linked in your work? Wellbeing is central to your entire experience, through the day. We see it not only in architecture, but from urbanism through architecture into interiors and even products. I think that as cities get denser, we are more and more surrounded by man-made elements. Architecture is very stress-
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ful, because it all has something to do with people: if the environment is ugly, it’s because somebody made it ugly. It’s almost like an attack on you – you are suffering because of someone else. That’s one of the reasons why we believe wellness through plants is really important, because plants are not man-made. They’re more relaxing to be around. And then I think the whole sustainability thing is about wellbeing too. We have to do things right if we want to continue life on the planet. It can also make feel people a lot better that things are progressing and changing for the better, that your actions can actually contribute to a solution, rather than being part of the problem. How are you able to balance the human experience, nature and innovation and tech in big buildings? The major shift in mindset for what we did with big buildings was not to think of them as big buildings, but as a kind of 3D environment, which you can then break into smaller environments. I mean, a city is a big building lying on its side: a network of streets, plazas, apartments. If you start from the human experience, from designing a set of environments connected together, but rather than connected horizontally on the ground, they are connected vertically as well, then you can really create any kind of environment that you can think of. Like this project here (SkyVille @ Dawson, Ed.) – it has 960 apartments, but we don’t have a single internal corridor: you can get to every apartment by walking through a nice garden in the daylight with the breeze. We’ve been putting together all kinds of small components and modules and systems where we know we can achieve this high quality of space and make something that’s quite delightful. So in the public housing projects, when you step out of the lift, you get a distant view to the city, you have a garden down below and then you walk to your apartment. It’s nice, it’s like you live in a park or in a piazza, and I think it’s a great thing – good for wellness and destressing as well. Do you think it’s possible to export your model to other continents like America or Europe? I think so. The interesting thing is that in a way it’s easier to do it in the tropics. We did it here, but now people from the US and Europe have approached us saying: “We want to live like this too, how can we make it happen?” And I think actually the important thing is not the technical solutions that
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we have but the change in mindset you need to go through to say this internal corridor is unacceptable – it’s bad. There are other ways of doing it – of course there are – it’s just that in the tropics we’re doing it all year around. Maybe in Europe we’d have something like a winter garden, so I think the real key is to say: why do we accept bad solutions in high-density environments that we would find unacceptable in low-density environments?
Can you imagine what the city of the future will look like? We’ve actually done that already. It’s called the self-sufficient city. It was a new town in northern Jakarta housing 210,000 people on a 730 hectare site, constrained by a 60m building height limit. We designed it based on the principles of sustainability and wellness, creating a tropical ‘eco-town-in-aforest’. We retained over half of the existing green landscape and achieved self-sufficiency in energy, food and water. We ran a whole energy layer over the top, but as we needed more energy than was possible for the size of the buildings, the solar panels should go extend upwards further than the building to make a kind of umbrella, which also helps to keep the city cool. Underneath that is a farming layer. Underneath the farm layer, we have a combina-
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tion of high-tech vertical farming and community farming. Further down we have all the apartments and offices and things, and then the forest layer. In our eyes that was the dream: to make it feel like you live in a forest. I think current technology makes it possible to do that. The city’s ecological footprint is perfectly in proportion with its size – it’s not taking more than it needs, it’s existing, balancing. The issue of urban density is one you care very strongly about. What solutions are there? I think that unless people have an image of what good density could be like, people build bad density, because that’s where things go naturally. If people are greedy, they just take from the city and they stuff more things in. Actually, there’s as much space as you want if you go upwards. We did some interesting studies on density and we found that Hong Kong and some areas of Singapore have the same density, yet Hong Kong has very exciting streets, restaurants, cafes, yet in the same areas in Singapore are very boring. Why? The difference is that apartments in Singapore are nice and big, so people stay in their apartments and relax at home. In Hong Kong, spaces are so small that people go out to restaurants. It’s another interesting thing. On the other hand, if you make your apartment fantastic, you might end up with a very boring city, but at least everyone will be happy! (he laughs, Ed.). 98 | IFDM
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A few years ago, we participated in the Vertical Cities Asia programme organised by the National University of Singapore. Based on the competition brief, which specified a population density of 100,000 people within a 1 km2 site, we compared the inner city-centre densities of Manhattan, Hong Kong and Singapore and demonstrated that it would take the equivalent of four stacks of Manhattan, four stacks of Hong Kong’s central district or nine stacks of Singapore’s city centre
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Above: Kampung Admiralty, Singapore Below: Parkroyal on Pickering, Singapore to achieve a population density of 100,000 people on each 1 km2 site. By devising a 1 km2 city grid with a population density of 111,111 people, we envisioned a vertical “Permeable Lattice City” that uses modules of The Met in Bangkok as “City Columns” arranged in a staggered alignment to create a high degree of perforation and porosity, resulting in cross-ventilated breezeways at city scale, ensuring fresh air and natural daylight reaches every part of the inner city. Last year you launched the Woha Being interior collection. Is there a natural connection between that and your approach to architecture? Yes, there is. There are close similarities with the approach. In terms of our philosophy, we make sure that we use good materials that our sustainably produced by responsible companies. Another aspect is wellness, which is just as important a part of a meaningful architecture as a good design piece. And finally, cultural connections is an aspect that can be seen more strongly in our furniture in certain forms, techniques or textiles. We did a series for a hotel in Bali and we were really interested in how even today Balinese architecture has a lot of elements that came from India in the 12th and 14th centuries, with its beautiful lost-wax cast copper or bronze elements. At the same time, we were interested in Bali’s colonial
period, where the Dutch came and built colonial buildings in Indonesia and left a bit of Art Deco behind. We took inspiration from all these things and we created a new style, a new approach to architecture and interiors. IFDM | 99
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Nordic madness Two Michelin stars, four times best restaurant in the world, seven pop ups in various countries, all of which sold out. Now, Noma of Copenhagen changes look, area and approach and becomes an “experimental factory” thanks to founder and chef René Redzepi’s passion for taking leaps in the dark and the creative flair of Bjarke Ingels (BIG) and David Thulstrup
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ené Redzepi, chef and owner of Noma in Copenhagen, has never been fully satisfied by his lofty achievements, that much has always been obvious. On the contrary, he has always been keen on new departures and exploring new horizons. It isn’t easy to keep amazing. The same can be said of Bjarke Ingels and his design studio BIG – never has an acronym been so apt – which has become synonymous with innovation and experimentation. Perhaps it is because of this impetuous ‘dissatisfaction’ that they share that destiny brought them together. Also throwing another thoroughbred into the mix, leftfield designer and architect David Thulstrup. This trio recently managed to condense modernity and the past, ingenuity and beauty, into a truly original and innovative idea that will leave people open-mouthed. The challenge was to close a multi award-winning restaurant and 100 | IFDM
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reopen it in the outskirts of the city, near Christiania, close to the 17th century fortified walls, to create what Redzepi loves to call the ‘village’: a complex covering around 1290 square metres where greater biodiversity can be introduced in the local area, where Nordic traditions can be accentuated in the dishes, and where the culinary confines of the region can be explored, at times also quite radically. Noma 2.0 comprises 11 different buildings designed by BIG, each of which has its own personality, characterised by a material and a specific function – dining room, entrance, waiting room, private dining area... Here, an existing concrete building, formerly a munitions warehouse, was converted into a kitchen, fermentation lab and staff room. All of the pieces of architecture have strong individual personalities made even more powerful by the fact that they form part of a whole. A collection of buildings reminiscent of classic country farms surrounded by lush vegetation and a view of the lake that Studio David Thulstrup, with its interior design
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A collection of 11 buildings reminiscent of classic country where the joint BIG-Thulstrup project speaks an unmistakably Scandinavian language that is totally free of usual Nordic aesthetics clichés
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project, was able to ‘treat’ in an honest, simple and modern way, making them resonate without disfiguring them. “Interiors, like architecture, must respect the place where they are located”, explained Redzepi. And the joint BIG-Thulstrup project speaks an unmistakably Scandinavian language that is totally free of the usual Nordic
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aesthetic clichés. The materials are the real stars, so much so that the structural elements and items of furniture seem to merge together, an example being the drawers perfectly camouflaged against the wall entirely covered with oak bricks, held together by 250,000 invisible screws. The main dining room boasts a spectacular 200 year-old
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naturally blackened beam, found in the area around the port, which is used in its natural state as a central counter. Just like the rough-hewn Swedish granite coffee tables in the lounge. Even the kitchen, left deliberately open by the chef “so its energy can be transmitted to the diners�, is a masterpiece of cabinetwork, entirely furnished in oak (knobs included) instead of the customary steel, designed by Thulstrup and produced by IFDM | 105
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Owner: NOMA Architecture: BIG Interior and lighting design: Studio David Thulstrup Furnishings: designed by Studio David Thulstrup, custom made by Brdr. Krüger; Malte Gormsen, Maruni, Nikari Kitchens: designed by Studio David Thulstrup, custom made by Maes Inox; Dornbracht Lighting: designed by Studio David Thulstrup, custom made by XAL; Anker & Co, Jørgen Wolff, Jonas Edvard, Wästberg Tableware: Christine Rudolph, Nina Nørgaard Ceilings, Walls, Flooring: Dinesen, Peter Bendtsen, Petersen Tegl, Pettersen & Hein Curtains and fabrics: Astrid, Audrey Louise Reynolds, Kasthall, Kvadrat, La Maison Pierre Frey, Ragnhild Højgaard, Sørensen, Tarnsjö Artwork: ‘Conscious Compass’, 2018, Olafur Eliasson; ‘Untitled - Relief #7’, Carl Emil Jacobsen; ‘Untitled,’ 2016-2017, mould on wood, Silas Inoue; Commissioned plinth, Pettersen & Hein; Commissioned guest bathroom mirrors, Jenny Nordberg; TBA Tomás Saraceno Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: Irina Boersma, Jason Loucas
Maes Inox. The majority of the furnishings were specially designed and custom-made thanks to the help of numerous artisans and companies, many of which local such as Dinesen, specialists in wooden flooring. The tables and chairs were jointly designed by the chef and the interior designer, a contemporary take on the Scandinavian tradition, this time with seats and backrests in woven paper cord produced by family business Brdr. Krüger. The simple lighting system, meanwhile, was designed by Studio David Thulstrup with the Australian XAL. The tableware was also carefully crafted and customised. Glass artist Nina Nørgaard designed and produced 2000 hand blown glasses, and a team of 5 ceramists hand-shaped various table services (over 6000 pieces), to change according to the season. If you want to walk through the rudimentary and charming front door of Noma 2.0, which makes you want to take off your shoes and make yourself at home, it is a good idea to book right away. The waiting list is long.
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A curved presence over the High Line Located in West Chelsea, 520 West 28th Street was Zaha Hadid’s first and only residential project in New York. From the external architecture to the interior design, the project is an evocative and indelible example of Hadid’s fluid design approach
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ommissioned by Related Companies, the 520 West 28th Street complex - Zaha Hadid Architects’ first project in New York - seems to spring up from the stunning High Line park. An extraordinary development project involving the West Side Line, a raised train line built back in the 1930s, High Line stretches for 2.3 kilometres through West Chelsea. 520 West 28th Street stands out against this backdrop with unexpected sleekness, thanks to its curved edges and enveloping lines, with huge windows mirroring the shape of the building itself. The complex’s unique L shape, meanwhile, enables it to nestle snugly between the surrounding skyscrapers. The futuristic appearance of the external structure, which uses glass and steel in a nod to the industrial past of the area, is created by mouldings that span all 11 storeys of the building: they interlink on the main façades, frame the full-length windows and jut out from the structure to create terraces and support glass balustrades. The fluid design is reflected inside in both the common areas and 39 residences. The amenities include a private IMAX cinema, a Olympic-size swimming pool on the wellness floor (including a full-size gym, 24-hour IFDM | 109
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Developer: Related Companies Architecture: Zaha Hadid Architects Interior design: Jennifer Post, West Chin Architects Furnishings: Berhnardt Design, Chateau d’Ax, Desiron, Fendi Casa, Fredericia, Kielhauer, Lazzoni, Living Divani, Porro, coffee table by FTF Design Studio, custom tables by Paul Ferrante Kitchens: Boffi Lighting: Bocci, Davide Groppi, Juniper, Prandina, Stickbulb, chandelier by Studio Dunn, custom made lamps by Doug Fanning DYAD Rugs: Kasthall, custom made by Doris Leslie Blau Wall and water installation: Future Green Studio Author: Veronica Orsi Photo credits: Hufton+Crow, Scott Frances
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juice bar and spa suite) and an entertainment lounge with kitchen on the lobby floor, which is available for private events. In addition to this, an outdoor terrace provides the perfect spot from which to observe the courtyard and its “wall and water installation� by the Future Green Studio. The 39 residences tick every box: view, comfort, size and design. The signature design style of Zaha Hadid can be seen in all the apartments, which vary in size from two- to five-bed and in price from $4.95 million to $50 million for the triple penthouse. At the heart of every apartment - all of which are resplendent in the purest white - is a curved central element which serves to give structure and provide storage. Around this, the rest of the rooms play out, notably the kitchen, which features Cove, designed by Zaha Hadid for Boffi.
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The model apartment furnished by Jennifer Post (in these pictures, 4500 sq ft, four bedrooms, $15 million), for example, features a range of neutral shades of white as well as some other delicate tones, interspersed with vibrant notes inspired by the pieces of contemporary art that populate the space. West Chin Architects’ proposal for a 1700 sq ft apartment ($4.9 million), meanwhile, combines the studio’s typically modern style with a personal take on minimalist practicality. Like the overall design for the building, every residence is a direct reflection of the vibrant atmosphere of the West Chelsea district, which the arrival of over 350 art galleries has helped to turn into a hub of contemporary culture, with 520 West 28th Street at its very heart.
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Art de vivre Almost a hundred years of history links the French village of Megève to the Rothschild family. One of the latest chapters in this profitable relationship is the recent opening of the first mountain hotel of the Four Seasons group
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he endeavour of the Rothschild family (the best known dynasty of bankers in the world) really seems to have been a mission, begun in 1920 when Baroness Noémie de Rothschild decided to create a winter resort in the French Alps. Megève was chosen because of its accessibility, the gentle hills and the sun that caresses the territory in every season. Since then, every generation of the family has made its own contribution to the prosperity and growth of the village. With its 55 rooms (41 guest rooms and 14 suites), the resort lies at the highest point of Megève, surrounded by Monte d’Arbois, Val d’Arly and the Jaillet and Christommet chains. Very popular with directors and actors, Megève has been the setting for numerous films, including Roger Vadim’s Les liaisons dangereuses with Jeanne Moreau and Gérard Philipe and a sequence of Charade, with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant in the swimming pool of the Hotel du Mont d’Arbois. Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, a great art lover, collaborated from the outset in the interior design and 114 | IFDM
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the choice of the works of art, working with the architect Bruno Legrand and the interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon who, having known the family for some time, allowed the hotel to reflect its values and lifestyle. The result is a contemporary chalet, steeped in the warmth of the wood and the fireplaces, with the atmosphere of the nineteen thirties, made unique by the numerous works of art and ethnic touches that add character to the whole place. All 55 rooms, featuring warm caramel tones, enjoy views of the valley and the mountain chains thanks to the terraces and balconies and are decorated with the works of the artist Thierry Bruet and Balinese Ikat tapestries, from the private collection of Ariane de Rothschild. There are many details that make the Four Seasons Megève a unique destination, from the direct access for skiers to the slopes of Mont 116 | IFDM
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Owner: Benjamin and Ariane de Rothschild Developer: Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Hotel operator: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Architect: Bruno Legrand Architecture (BLA) Interiors: Pierre-Yves Rochon Inc. (PYR) Contractors: T. Studio Design & Development; Bruno Legrand Architecture (BLA) Furniture: Custom designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon and Philippe Hurel. All furniture for the terrace acquired from the Moringa Partners investment fund which specializes in sustainable agroforestry in Latin America and Sub Saharan Africa. Bedspreads: Threads of Life (an Indonesian fair trade company) Artwork: Thierry Bruet, Jeremy Maxwell, Gilles Chabrier, Arik Levy, Wang Keping, Zoe Ouvrier, and other art works from Ariane de Rothschild’s personal collection (Ikats de Bali) Author: Francisco Marea Photo credits: Richard Waite Photography
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d’Arbois to the Ski Concierge and the expert team of gardeners who look after the 18,000 plants that were carefully selected for the park. The hotel also has the largest spa in the French Alps, more than 900 square metres, in the Art Deco spirit. The gastronomic offer satisfies every palate, starting with the Edmond Bar, with glass bar counter made of LED-illuminated tubes, and warm honey and brown colours combined with tweed sofas, armchairs with leather cushions and ivory curtains with chocolate-coloured bands. The modern and elegant ‘Le 1920’, with its more formal and hushed atmosphere, is decorated in lighter tones of caramel. The Alpine furnishings were designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The private dining room, which can be closed with sliding doors, accommodates up to 14 diners. A wine cellar is separated from the main room by glass walls and offers a more exclusive gastronomic experience (for 4 or 6 people). The Japanese restaurant Kaito stands out for its elegant oriental style, with walls and curtains in dark red flannel and a space marked by columns clad in intertwined red leather. The furnishings were specifically created by Philippe 118 | IFDM
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Hurel and the tables are by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The monumental staircase in glass and metal leads to the cylindrical two-story cellar. The walls are clad with stone and wooden shelves for up to 12,000 bottles, kept at a controlled temperature.
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Where art reigns supreme Embedded in the region but with an explicit international focus, At Six is the answer to the ambitious objective of redefining the concept of an art hotel, in the oxymoron “refuge and showcase” finding the key to a extended welcome that opens the doors to tourists and residents
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he historical square of Brunkebergstorg, once a favourite spot for the high society of Stockholm of the 19th Century. This is the site for At Six in a building that imposed itself in the 1970s on the fluid geometry of the Belle Époque with modernistic rigour. It was designed as a hotel but in fact was used as the headquarters of Swedbank. Only recently did it readopt its original function - positioning itself as a new point of reference for lovers of art and design - in the Universal Design project that reinterpreted the brutalist appearance of the structure and the architectonic landscape of the square through a complete internal renovation and the creation of a new entrance. The lattice “manifest” structure of the facade is reflected internally. If on one hand the dark tone of the blackened steel and the charcoal and black stones highlight the sense of permanence and authenticity, the hardwood and the shiny granites, combined with the completely mirrored walls and luxury finishes, are a counterpoint and temper the design and the brutalist masses with a touch of lightness and luminosity. The hotel offers 342 rooms, with 40 suites and a presidential (85 m2) room with a panoramic private terrace. A common feature is the minimalistic and contemporary feel with a combination of Swedish furnishing, from the beds by Hilding Anders with Rubn lights incorporated into the bed heads to the custom made chairs and the velvet sofas, the marble surfaces that run the length of the walls and become resting surfaces for tables, desks and dressers. 120 | IFDM
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The London studio seeks to convey the image of a luxury multi-functional and dynamic structure in which a genuine union with art is perceptible in all its spaces. Wine bar, cocktail bar, brasserie, gym, panoramic restaurant and 200 square metres of complementary and operative space were shaped based on the positioning of the works of art selected by the curator Sune Nordgren, already the manager of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art of Gateshead and the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design of Oslo. Original works by Olafur Eliasson, Julian Opie, Sol Le Witt, Spencer Finch, Richard Long, Marijke van Warmerdam and Kristina Matousch follow each other in a carefully planned arrangement including corridors and suites. They are heralded by the imposing white marble Man Whispering sculpture by the Catalan artist Jaume Plensa that dominates the lobby staircase and the Quaternary photoengrave by Tacita Dean near the front desk.
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Client/Owner: Nordic Property Management Hotel operator: Nordic Hotels & Resorts Interior design: Universal Design Studio Furnishings: Areti, Arflex, Asplund, B&B Italia, Cappellini, Carina Seth Anderson (handmade glass pieces), Cassina, Fogia, Fredericia, Fritz Hansen, Hilding Anders, Living Divani, Minotti, Molteni, Walter Knoll Fabrics: Dedar, Kasthall, Kvadrat Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: Andy Liffner, Andrew Meredith, Lasse Olsson, Per Larsson
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A campus brimming with colour Memphis design with touches of 1970s vintage. The Student Hotel in Barcelona stars industrial interiors and vibrant Masquespacio atmospheres
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triumph of colour in an eclectic combination of materials and textures. The interiors at Barcelona’s Campus Marina, one of the spaces owned by the Dutch The Student Hotel group, act as a prelude to the dazzling ambiences
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designed by Masquespacio, a creative consultancy based in Valencia. The Student Hotel destinations draw inspiration from student accommodation, although in some cases they are also open to travelling businesspeople and tourists.
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The concept is to provide stimulating, hybrids spaces in which to live, have fun and co-work. What’s more, these meeting areas have generated a veritable inclusive community. Campus Marina, situated in the district of Sant Martí, close to Barcelona’s city centre and beaches, is the result of a project by The Student Hotel and a local firm to renovate an existing structure. The building, which comprises 21,000 m2 across four towers, offers 500 bedrooms as well as common spaces such as swimming pools with solarium, play areas, quiet study areas, and both indoor and outdoor lounges for a relaxing chat. The interior design – Masquespacio’s most challenging project yet – takes into consideration both the international nature of
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the students hosted and the brand’s strong vocation for hospitality. The result is an original and harmonious blend of styles, consistent with the Dutch group’s image, which is given a Mediterranean allure by the use of local materials and a vivid colour palette. According to Ana Milena Hernández Palacioz, Creative Director at Masquespacio, “colour not only influences people’s mood, it also helps to create a bold design and give character to a room”. The project makes clear reference to Memphis design with touches of 1970s vintage, resulting in an amazing burst of energy. Rooms with an industrial flavour, featuring open pipes and concrete pillars and floors, combine with a playfully engaging and stimulating setting made up of black and white graphic designs and neon inscriptions. Masquespacio has also collaborated on the project for a second The Student Hotel in Barcelona - Campus Poble Sec - situated in the city’s cultural and artistic district. This destination brings the ‘hybrid hospitality’ brand one step closer to founder Charlie MacGregor’s objective of opening 41 facilities across Europe by 2021. Client: The Student Hotel Design direction: Naomi Thellier De Poncheville (TSH) Interior design Communal spaces: Masquespacio Rooms interior design: Naomi Thellier De Poncheville (TSH) Main Contractor: Construcia Furnishings: Ames, Galvanitas, MIDI BCN, Modus, Sancal Custom furniture supplier: Construcia with local suppliers and manufacturers Lighting: Onok Lighting, Toss B Artist illustrator (lifts/courtyard wall): Jose Miguel Mendez Author: Silvia Airoldi Photo credits: Luis Beltran
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Interactive architecture for the office of the future The new-look Agnelli Foundation in Turin offers its take on the office 3.0 concept, the basis of the redevelopment project by Carlo Ratti Associati. The co-working spaces equipped with digital technology are able to interact with people and meet their needs
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he historic headquarters of the Agnelli Foundation in Turin unveils its new digital core. Carlo Ratti Associati has redeveloped the building in Via Giacosa and transformed it into a structure that dialogues with the city behind the office 3.0 project. The working environments of the future, organised over 3000 m2 of co-working spaces, boast an architecture which, thanks to Internet of Things technology, is able to perceive and adapt to people’s needs in real time. Thanks to the designs of Carlo Ratti Associati the 6500 m2 complex, which became the home of the Agnelli Foundation once again in 2017, establishes new connections, confirming its reputation for inclusiveness. A cafe in the new protruding glass body is open to the public and to the neighbourhood of San Salvario. Meanwhile, in the historic building, residence of Fiat founder Giovanni Agnelli in the early 1900s, the opening of a skylight illuminates the stairs and the kaleidoscopic installation by artist Olafur Eliasson. Externally, the orchard and green areas, designed 130 | IFDM
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by French landscape architect Louis Benech, also make it possible to work outside, at one with nature. Human interaction is the focal point of the 3.0 vision, overcoming the limits of pre-internet workspaces and the alienating isolation of working from home. According to Carlo Ratti, director of Senseable City Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and founder of the Turin studio, “integrating digital technologies in the physical space improves relationships between people and between people and the building in which they live, also fostering creativity�. Hundreds of sensors installed in the building, in collaboration with Siemens Italia, monitor the temperature of each room, the concentration of carbon dioxide and the availability of meeting rooms, and geolocate people and their movements in the space. Every individual can create their own work area with personalised heating and lighting or book a free workstation. All they need do is use an app that dialogues with the BMS (Building Management System). No more waste, the system goes into energy saving stand-by mode when the occupant leaves their room. The complex is destined to become a cultural landmark for the city, dedicated to experimentation and technology in the co-working spaces managed by Talent Garden, while the Agnelli Foundation continues to pursue its commitment to teaching and training. Hundreds of sensors installed in the building monitor the temperature of each room, the concentration of carbon dioxide, the availability of meeting rooms, and geolocate people in the space
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Zero Waste Bistro explores the themes of circular economy. It introduces the food philosophy of Helsinki-based Restaurant Nolla, the first zero-waste restaurant in the Nordic region.
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The concept for the new Parah boutiques shows the international fashion of which the brand is naturally part. The project focuses on the client’s points of view, such as exclusivity, luxury, femininity and cool glamour.
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CALYPSO Pendant Lights at Maison Nabis by HappyCulture - Montmartre (Paris). A mix of colours and patterns blends with a unique design, giving life to a perfect solution for any indoor and outdoor space. Design by Servomuto.
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THE ARCHITECT OF LUXURY A conversation with Himank Goswami, the young Senior Design Manager of Emaar Hospitality Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, one of the largest real estate development companies in the world
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ne of the finest talents at Emaar Hospitality Group, the most innovative hotel company in the middle east, Himank Goswami originally started out as a designer. Once he decided to cross the divide, his tenure at The Oberoi Group saw the company named the best luxury hotel chain in the world on two occasions in the past decade. With over a year at EHG in a key role, Goswami has a crystal-clear idea of how to operate in the hotel industry, buoyed by an exceptional ability to focus on “attention to detail”– one aspect that often makes all the difference and distinguishes a truly luxury product from the rest.
author: Matteo De Bartolomeis photo credits: courtesy of EHG
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Emaar Hospitality Group manages luxury residences since 2002, how has the sector evolved in the last 15 years? What are the most significant changes occurred since then? Emaar Hospitality Group manages three serviced residences projects in Dubai with several upcoming projects in the UAE and in international markets. We are among the first hotel groups in the region to be actively involved in managing serviced residence projects, through our flagship hotel and serviced residences brand, the premium luxury Address Hotels + Resorts. There has been considerable evolution in the luxury serviced residences sector since we commenced the management of serviced residences, first through Nuran Serviced Residences. The standards of luxury have elevated so have customer expectations. We stay competitive by continu-
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ously enhancing the standards we set, especially by leveraging advanced digital technologies with a customer-focus. The level of service that we offer is exemplary, which makes all the difference. The contract sector is very competitive and globaloriented and there are different companies in the market. How does EHG approaches and chooses providers and what level of finishing reaches? Our primary focus while selecting a supplier or a service provider is to ensure that they deliver a quality product or service most competitively and as per the scheduled time-frame. We have a high benchmark for quality standards, and we ensure that these are met. We have a robust system for pre-qualification of suppliers and consultants which considers multiple factors – all with the goal of offering exceptional customer/guest experiences.
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The lobby of Address Downtown, the most recent opening of Emaar Hospitality Group in Dubai
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Hospitality sector is always more refined: what are the fundamental assets for Emaar Hospitality Group when designing and providing furniture pieces for a hotel? In the era of Instagram and Facebook, the visual appeal and persona of hotel interiors play a vital role in attracting and retaining guests. Furniture pieces are one of the most important visual elements in a hotel. At Emaar Hospitality Group, our key focus is on providing bespoke and ergonomic furniture pieces in the public areas and guestrooms ensuring utmost guest comfort. What criteria do EHG have for selecting the interior designer for its projects? We have a meticulous selection process for our interior designers. For example, for the recently opened Address Downtown, we have worked with international experts to create a stunning new interior. While prior experience of similar hospitality projects is important, equally important is our emphasis on choosing based on the interior design brief of a specific project – as each of our property
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has a distinctive visual and brand identity. In fact, all our hotels stand out for their individualistic interiors. The designer shortlisted for a specific project must be familiar with the local culture and history to create a design which is contextual and bespoke. This is particularly important as we focus on delivering authentic local experiences. Clients that approach EHG and their properties: where do they come from? What are their needs? Why do they buy? For pleasure or business? Reflecting the tourism dynamics of Dubai, we have guests from across the world. The profile and needs of guests are changing and we are focused on delivering them exceptional guest experiences, based on their preferences. We deliver this through our three hotel brands – the premium luxury Address Hotels + Resorts; the upscale lifestyle Vida Hotels and Resorts and the contemporary midscale Rove Hotels. Our brands attract the most affluent guests to the millennials, from families to business travellers – in short, both business and leisure guests across the widest spectrum of tourists arriving to Dubai.
The lobby of Vida Downtown, the historical hotel of Emaar Hospitality Group in Dubai
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Emaar Hospitality Group and Made in Italy What do you think of Italian companies and what relationship do you have with this industry coveted all around the world? How often does EHG employs Italian companies? Italian companies have been pioneers in design for decades, whether it is fashion, jewellery or furniture. We have been working with many Italian Interior design firms and furniture suppliers. The bespoke design and finesse of Italian products is matchless and are extremely well received by our guests.
Address Boulevard Dubai, the restaurant (above) and the Boulevard bar (below)
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Shanghai’s new destination As rare and precious as an article of fine jewellery, the new Bulgari Hotel Shanghai transposes an enchanting setting imagined by the architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, a perfect synthesis between nature, contemporary design and architectural heritage. In the style of the Eternal City
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new vision of a luxury lifestyle pervades every detail of the new jewel of hospitality from Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. In Shanghai, in the futuristic project that has turned Suhe Creek into an iconic destination, the old Chamber of Commerce dating from 1916, skilfully restored by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel in collaboration with United Design Group Office for Urban Renewal, and a vertiginous tower of 48 storeys that dominates the famous Bund, together house the creative splendour of the Bulgari Hotel. In a context of rare beauty, 82 exclusive bedrooms, 19 luxurious suites – including the 400 square metres of
the Bulgari Suite – and the Residenze Bulgari, on the lower floors of the new building, are surrounded by the luxuriant Italian-style private gardens. A jewel of the hotel business in which the painstaking architecture and the interior of the Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel studio transpose the heritage of fine jewellery to a design of exquisite sophistication that unfolds in every area. Steeped in its original neoclassical style, the Chamber of Commerce – the mosaic floor of which reveals a design in petal form that has become the new emblem of the Bulgari Hotel Shanghai – houses the opulent Ballroom of 500 square metres, an elegant Hotel operator: Bulgari Hotel & Resorts Architecture and Interior design: Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (1916): restoration by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel in collaboration with United Design Group Office for Urban Renewal Furnishings: B&B Italia, Devialet, Flexform, Maxalto Lighting: Flos Fabrics: Enzo degli Angiuoni Collaboration: Amala, Berluti, Devialet, La Mer, Maserati, Master and Dynamic, Momo Bike, Technogym Author: Anna Casotti Photo credits: courtesy of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
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Whisky Bar and, on the second floor, the haute cuisine of Bao Li Xuan, in the midst of elements from its glorious past. A tribute to the culture of Shanghai and the ancient splendours of the city’s Êlite, including silk wallpaper and lacquered panels that are combined with the custom-made chairs of Maxalto and the artistic lighting of Flos. Among the ancient Chinese mosaics and coffered ceilings supported by a series of columns, meticulously brought to new splendour, is the sumptuous chandelier made up of concentric circles of lanterns in a refer-
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ence to the magnificence of the Palaces of Rome. In its ancestral atmosphere, inside the tower, lies the Bulgari SPA, 2,000 square metres of creative purity: the heated swimming pool surrounded by statuesque columns, an echo of the ancient Roman baths, rituals inspired by ancient oriental medicine, the intimate private sauna in the Deluxe Suite, are all emblematic of the language of Bulgari and its inseparable link with the Eternal City. Savoir-faire that can be experienced in the Terrazza, an urban oasis inspired by Italy and its Riviera,
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in Il Ristorante - Niko Romito on the 47th floor, in the unique boutique of the Bulgari chocolate laboratories, the walls of which, with their bands of mosaics, recall the first printed advertisement of the brand, dating from the nineteen twenties. Or also in the Bar with its oval counter that reinterprets one of the symbols of Rome, the Fontana della Barcaccia,
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in an iconic language in which the hand-hammered bronze and the polished steel cladding evoke the Maison’s precious objects. Elements that tell the story of Italian culture, including the inspiration of ancient Rome, forms dear to Michelangelo and works of rare beauty chiselled by the skill of Maitre Bulgari. And his passion for excellence.
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Eulogy of normality The first Muji hotel opens in Shenzhen, in South-East China. The interior design project by the Japanese studio Super Potato aims at simple and functional spaces that are never anonymous and anything but cheap, offering a complete brand experience at a high level of excellence and services
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global presence with a catalogue that spans from stationery to clothing and also includes electronic and prefab, Muji debutes in the hotel world with multi-purpose complex that has been recently built in Shenzhen, the hi-tech capital of China. In this multicolour sparkle of luminous signs that flickering seem to call out to the wallets of potential clients,
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Muji lays claim to its “no-brand� philosophy. It shies away from the noise and seeks peace in the simplicity of the white sans serif logo that takes pride of place on the facade, seemingly unassuming yet immediately recognisable even in the unusual coupling with its attribute, the hotel. The hotel, identifiable in that now known typology as experiential, is built in line with the cor-
Owner: Ryohin Keikaku (Muji) Developer: UpperHills Hotel operator: Shenzhen Shum Yip Hotels Management Co. Interior design: Super Potato Furnishings: Bespoke by Muji Author: Antonella Mazzola Photo credits: courtesy of Muji
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porate mantra: “walk as much as you can, eat well, sleep well and keep fit�. There are more than 79 rooms, positioned between the fourth and the sixth floor. The structure also accommodates a gym, three conference rooms, an extremely well stocked library open 24 hours a day, the Muji Diner restaurant that is operational from breakfast to dinner with its light menus, a single-brand megastore spanning 1,726 m2 on two floors. The surface area of the room range from 26-61 m2 and as for all the public spaces feature Muji furniture and accessories. The wood, largely recycled and dominant on the walls or positioned on the flooring, is combined with stone, in natural colours and textures to re-establish a sober feel - at the limit of ultra-minimal - and a sense of peace and lightness. As for the products that as is known are created to assign a value to the object not connected with the brand but rather with the choice of materials, the attention to detail, the simplicity that stretches from design to packaging, IFDM | 157
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the same can be said of the Super Potato interior design. A design that focuses on minimalism and formal consistency that makes interiors, upholstery and furnishing soberly appropriate to their function. Intentionally obscured are the names of Jasper Morrison, Naoto Fukasawa and other important designers who have developed furniture, decorations and accessories for Muji, shrouded in anonymity behind a design that is distinctive yet above all intuitive in terms of use, neutral in its colours, solid and rational. Practical quality that is not at odds with the reassuring result of this first accomodation experience that based on the antibrand concept seems to strive to be its temple. The first of an already announced series.
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Elegance is opulence Once a noble residence, then a religious centre, now a sumptuous private home. Rome’s Villa sul Palazzo has regained its splendour thanks to the contemporary intervention of the Spanish architect Ramón Esteve
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t is one of the rare points from which a truly unique photograph of the Eternal City can be taken. Indeed, the optical rules are turned upside down and here it is the object that captures the subject. Privilege is a constant feature of Rome’s Villa sul Palazzo, starting from its position. Located above the Valle del Tevere, with one of its facades overlooking the Vatican, the building dominates from on high and enjoys a direct relationship with the exterior created by the great number of openings. Built in 1912 by the engineer Giovanni Battista Milani as the Capitoline residence of Prince Carrega, extended in 1955 to house the monastery of the Congregazione delle Ancelle del Sacro Cuore di Gesù, it is now enjoying its third reincarnation – as a luxurious private residence – that bears the contemporary mark of the Spanish architect Ramón Esteve. Different states of ‘grandeur’ repeated over time in the attainment of a magnificence never betrayed, including in this latter case. It is enough just to enter to appreciate the spirit of the project, respectful of 160 | IFDM
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the existing image, the neoclassical columns, materials like Roman travertine and Calacatta marble that Esteve sets alongside brass, mirrored glass and oak wood. The caramelised veining of the marble is emphasised with the gold finishes – also reflected by the mirror surfaces – of the lighting designed by Catellani & Smith, Baxter and Flos, the Minotti coffee tables, the Dornbracht taps, kitchen elements specifically designed in Calacatta Gold alongside the B3 model of Bulthaup, the contours of the stairs. Gold is a constant leitmotiv that is repeated in outlines of the interior lift, a sculptural vertical element in transparent glass, made-to-measure for the building. The furnishings, some designed by the architect and others by Baxter and Minotti, exist in perfect harmony with the antique pieces. Esteve also pays tribute to the elite space of the villa, the tower, with a few basic elements – including the Graz chair of Paola Navone for Baxter, the Arco lamp of Achille Castiglioni for Flos, the entirely glass Oscar table by Piero Lissoni for Glas Italia - highlighting its uniqueness. But the strongpoint is the central
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terrace where the architect creates a proper roof garden with two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor – along with fireplaces – lemon and olive trees, two symmetrical fountains and a patio from which to enjoy the splendid panorama sat comfortably on the elegant gold Casilda furnishings, produced by Talenti and designed by Ramón Esteve: it is here that the villa merges with the city and its spirit.
Architecture & Interior design: Ramón Esteve, Estudio Constructor: Architect Luigi Lauri, Ecofim Furnishings: Onyx Marble table, Calacatta Gold Marble sideboard, bed by Ramon Esteve, Baxter, Glas Italia Minotti, Talenti Kitchens: Bulthaup, Dornbracht Lighting: Baxter, Catellani & Smith, Flos Bathrooms: Sink and bespoke shelf by Ramon Esteve Fabrics: Brunello Cucinelli, Frette Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: Alfonso Calza
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The energy inside The redesign of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel takes inspiration from the very essence of Chicago. The project features an intense dialogue between the interior and exterior, meticulously devised by award-winning firm BAMO
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he new Ritz-Carlton Hotel shares the intense, vibrant energy of the city that hosts it. It was built in 1976 as an integral part of the development process of Water Tower Place, an iconic address in Chicago. Recently, all the hotel’s rooms have been renovated with the aim of consolidating the city’s rich architectural heritage through industrial innovation and forward-thinking design. The concept was developed by BAMO, a San Francisco-based firm that specializes in interior design, which wanted to imbue the Ritz-Carlton with the city’s purest spirit as a beneficial tonic. “We were interested in giving a strong sense of belonging to the hotel,” explains the project’s director, Billy Quimby. IFDM | 167
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Owner/Hotel operator: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Interior design: BAMO Furnishings: B&B Italia, Casamilano Home, de Sede, Donghia, Gallotti Radice, Global Allies, Holly Hunt, Janus et Cie, Jason Lees Design, JLF Collections, Kay Chesterfield, Nube, Restoration Hardware Contract Lighting: Donghia, Lasvit, Robert Abbey Inc. Fabrics: Casamance Paris, Rubelli Venezia, The Romo Group, Vescom Author: Petra Ruta Photo credits: Dave Burk
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“So we decided to take all the external historical stylistic elements and to bring them inside, into every part of the property.” A perpetual two-way connection that is clearly visible in the choice of materials. The most notable material is the Solar Grey stone, which is usually used for the facades of buildings, but is used here for the lobby floor and for the coating of eight columns on the 12th floor. American walnut is the texture that acts as a leit motif, celebrates the vertical elements and pays homage to the skyscrapers outside that form the backdrop to the landscape. Every detail and every area aim to embrace the grandeur of Chicago at its most elegant and to encapsulate aesthetic cultural heritage defined by luxury, historical references and community spirit. “The hotel is inextricably tied to the urban fabric and its past,” stresses Peter Simoncelli, general manager. “Consequently, it must continue to maintain a high standard of service and to be a point of reference.” The main lobby is an open declaration of all this. Here, in the center of the lounge, the suspended Flying Wave sculpture dominates the setting from above. The sculpture, which is hand-made from four types of crystal by Czech company Lasvit, comes in shades of blue that evoke the different shades of Lake Michigan, which bathes the city. IFDM | 169
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The work refracts its own light by changing it according to the hours of the day and night. Everywhere, there are signs of a modernist design philosophy characterized by charming midcentury furniture combined with a permanent art collection that takes inspiration from the nearby Museum of Contemporary Art and is located on the ground floor, where you can admire pieces by Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly and Matt Devine. All the 434 guest rooms, including the 90 suites, boast optimal space distribution, a spectacular view and a minimalist design which, once again, is inspired by the surrounding external elements, blending them with a contemporary style that is expressed through shades of gray and ice. A new spa and fitness center, enhanced by the use of stone and walnut, complete the urban oasis that the Ritz-Carlton Chicago aspires to be.
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The new Giannino, a restaurant truly worth visiting A high-end Milanese restaurant with 120 years of history returns with a contemporary project that preserves its original values, while embracing an ambitious international style
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rators to convey heritage, to change and to innovate without distorting (the new restaurant at the Baglioni Hotel in London is a classic example) is a house speciality, to borrow a typical culinary term. The end result does not leave any detail to chance, from the architecture to the interior, the formal choices and the mise en place, which all combine to create an environment that harmoniously
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blends business and culture. The stylistic approach chosen by the designers starts with the container: the Daniela Walnut boiserie is decorated with gentle framing and subtle reliefs that feature brushed brass profiles; meanwhile, the fabrics on the walls change from room to room, but faithfully evoke the motifs that were fashionable in the early 20th century and join the internal partitions, strongly recalling the Neoplastic De Stijl culture. Traces of Milanese architecture have a strong presence in the project: the imposing porticoes of Via Vittor Pisani, where Giannino lives, appear in the rooms of the restaurant, the decorations on the upper part of the walls reinterpret the railing mounted on the stairs of another symbolic place in Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio.
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Owner: Fresco Cimmino Interior design: Spagnulo & Partners General Contractor: Essequattro Fabrics: Dedar, Nobilis Lighting: LuceTu Author: Matteo De Bartolomeis Photo credits: Giorgio Baroni
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Fausto Melotti, an early-20th-century sculptor who was Milanese by adoption, is the inspiration for the light shapes of wall lamps and chandeliers created by the designers, which are made of glass and brass. Culture in its most complete sense is the central inspiration for this project: every nook and cranny has something to tell while, at the same time, firmly declaring its present and future vocation, making it – according to the intentions of the owner – the first of a series of venues to be inaugurated in the world capitals of luxury and design. This project silently announces its cultural strength and contemporary allure: Giannino is a place that you can also just visit, evoking glorious images for those who know the story and intriguing those who have not experienced the grandeur that the restaurant has enjoyed for decades.
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An obligatory stop Waiting time spent in an oasis where you may even forget that you are in an airport. The new Casa Alitalia lounge, at Roma Fiumicino, offers welcome and comfort in perfect Italian style
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hey are spaces suspended from the flow, temporary stay areas, spaces in which you pass when moving from one place as you wait to embark for another. Airport lounges aim to make travelers feel at home, even when they are not. They aim to offer a domestic place even if it is a public one and to slow down the rhythm at the very place where it is often frantic. The interior design project for Casa Alitalia in the boarding area of the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, designed by the archi-
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tect Marco Piva, in collaboration with the designer Armando Bruno, puts these theories into practice. The entrance is formidable, you enter 1,000 m2 of lounge via an imposing door made of travertine titanium, surrounded by the Alitalia logo and illuminated by coloured LEDs. The lounge has been organised thinking of the needs of all travelers, for tourism and work. There is a relaxation area with numerous armchairs, the dining and food area as well as a bar and a wine cellar. The more coloured
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Owner: ALITALIA SAI SpA in A. Property Developer: Lorena Patrizia Zunoletti Main Contractor: Grottini Retail Environment Architecture: Studio di Architettura and Design Marco Colonnelli Interior design: Studio Marco Piva, Marco Piva and Armando Bruno Lighting design: Studio Marco Piva Furnishings: Bitossi, La Palma, Poltrona Frau, Richard Ginori Kitchens: Electrolux Lighting: Flos, Ilmas, Martinelli Luce Bathrooms: Ceramica Cielo, Geberit, Vola Walls, finishings & floors: Alulife, Brand Glass, Fenix (Arpa Industriale), Glamora, Marazzi, Vescom Fabrics: Kvadrat Author: Francisco Marea Photo credits: Andrea Martiradonna
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area has been designed for the youngest travelers, the library and the many Philips wall screen help to combat the boredom of waiting. The project offers an alternation of materials in complete harmony one with the other, from the aluminum of Alulife to the glass of Brand Glass and from the new generation Fenix laminate by Arpa Industriale to the Tabu essences. The comfort of travelers is entrusted to the enveloping Frau armchairs, with touches of blue chosen in keeping with the new uniforms for the airline, designed by Alberta Ferretti. Another delicate theme in these waiting spaces is the lighting. It must offer rest for the eyes and mind given travelers’ sensibility to light and chromatism, provoked by tiredness and the time difference accumulated during travel. An imposing customised booshop (3x7 metres) attracts the gaze and attention of more curious clients with a selection of books and Bitossi and Richard Ginori ceramics. The Fiumicino lounge is the third project by Marco Piva for Alitalia who will also export his format to the JFK of New York.
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WONDER. GORAFE, SPAIN | GLASS HOUSE | OFIS ARHITEKTI The Glass House is a research prototype for a comfortable if elementary retreat in a tense juxtaposition with harsh surrounding environment. This project is a response to the local, desert climate conditions.
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It is about both passive design and renewable energy generation.
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The scuplture celebrates 70 years since the Porsche 356 was first introduced in 1948 and it was made for The Festival of Speed.
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Kingdom Tower will be the centerpiece and first construction phase of the Kingdom City, the tower’s height will be at least 173 meters and will feature a Four Seasons hotel.
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PARIS | HOTEL LUTETIA | POLIFORM CONTRACT
The Hotel Lutetia, launched in 1910 by the board of directors of Le Bon Marchè department store with the aim to accommodate its most important customers, has become part of the Paris’ history both for the great culture and art figures who frequented it, and for having depicted the architectural transition from Art Nouveau to the most modern Art Deco style. Following the acquisition by The Set - a company specialized in managing historical ‘Grand hotels’ which also owns the Conservatorium in Amsterdam and the Café Royal in London - the most famous address in Saint-Germain-desPrés closed to the public for 4 years to allow for an exceptional intervention of restoration and renewal by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. In collaboration with the architect, Poliform Contract took care of all the common areas to enliven the spirit of the original project without altering its charm and historical value. The furnishings for the lobbies, Conciergerie, Salon Borghese, Orangerie, and Brasserie are bespoke pieces located in spaces that speak to emotions, combining functionality and stylistic vision.
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MONTREAL | NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA | BOLON
Renovated by Canadian firm Architecture 49, the trading floor for the National Bank of Canada is located in the Great Hall of the Sun Life Building, a historic, 24-storey tower in central Montreal originally designed by Darling & Pearson. The heritage space, which dates back to 1918 and totals 2,855 square metres, consists of an open hall ringed by a mezzanine, and features two rows of black and gold Corinthian columns in the centre of the space, marble cladding, a giant skylight, and a ceiling decorated with gold leaf. The architects were charged with creating a bright, comfortable and technologically sophisticated workspace for 256 traders and managers. Original columns, bronze railings and ceiling details were all restored and enhanced. The team added contemporary elements, such as long rows of open work stations, glass partitions around private offices on the perimeter, and a natural toned Pearl Silver flooring from the Flow collection by Bolon.
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BARCELONA | OD BARCELONA | KETTAL
Elected as one of the top ten sustainable hotel restoration projects in Spain by the Re Think Hotel 2017 contest, OD Barcelona combines clean architecture and design traits, to offer authentic, pleasant and innovative luxury. The centrally located hotel is a positive example of sustainability; thanks to environmentally-friendly structures and systems such as plant facade, solar panels, and HVAC systems it can reduce energy consumption by 35 percent. For the project, run by Victor Rahola’s architecture studio and interior designer Mayte Matutes, were employed furniture collections by Kettal, including Bitta by Rodolfo Dordoni, Zigzag by Emiliana Design Studio, Basketball by Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel and Vieques by Patricia Urquiola.
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WASHINGTON DC | PARK HYATT | CONTARDI
The architect Toni Chi is the man behind the Park Hyatt’s interior design, who has chosen Contardi lighting for decorating both bedrooms and bathrooms. Chi opted for the Contardi’s iconic Flexiled Ap (designed by King & Roselli) for the reading lamps, with the simplicity and elegance of its black leather finishes that add a delicate touch to the rooms, in line with the Park Hyatt’s style. Contardi’s excellence in made-to-measure is visible in every interior, with a double-anchored lamp by the bed and a wall lamp in the bathroom.
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SAN FRANCISCO | UNITED AIRLINES POLARIS LOUNGE | B&B ITALIA CONTRACT DIVISION
The United Airlines Polaris Lounge, the biggest First Class Air Lounge in the world, has just opened in Terminal C of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). For this project supervised by Studio SCB Chicago, B&B Italia Contract Division provided all of the products needed to furnish the 2000 square meters that include the dining rooms, lounge and rest areas. In detail, the Contract Division supplied the tables, chairs and counters for the dining area and the sofas, armchairs and small tables for the lounge, in addition to engineering, designing and building the partition wall systems complete with workstations with integrated lighting. These are products from the B&B Italia and Maxalto collections, along with a selection of custom furnishings, all featuring exclusive finishes and details. In the next few months, two new Polaris Lounges are scheduled to open at the international airports of Newark, NJ, Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA.
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MILAN | AB: THE LUXURY OF SIMPLICITY | BUZZI & BUZZI
The architect Alfredo Canelli, together with the architect Giovanni Antonelli of Well Made Factory, opted for the enveloping style of the nineteen twenties for the new restaurant of the chef Alessandro Borghese in Milan. Intense colours, warm, natural materials and plays of geometries that define the cornices of every room and that find perfect correspondence in the lighting design of Buzzi & Buzzi. Starting from the Buzzz and Eggy products, completely retractable housings with hexagonal and ovoid shapes respectively in AirCoral®: they guide the way on the stairs in the large corridor revealing the heart of the new gastronomic reign, that is, the restaurant area. Eggy and Funnel Lamp – a pendant lamp with a peculiar funnel shape, made of white optical AirCoral® - enhance the piano bar, giving way to the X1, Taurus and Pipedino Open in the services area. IFDM | 193
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MONITOR GALLIPOLI | HOTEL PALAZZO DEL CORSO | ILLULIAN
The Design and Marina Collection of Illulian represent an added aesthetic and conceptual value in the new interior of the Boutique Hotel Palazzo del Corso of Gallipoli. The context is the historic centre and the new hotel was created from the combination of two 19th century palaces. And Illulian perfectly interprets the place and the design with its carpets that also have a story to tell, a story of valuable raw materials and exclusive processes that produce tangible results with high-level aesthetics. Ecstasy and Oracle, two “pieces� of the Design Collection, are the evidence of how contemporary geometries combined with carefully selected colours can not only exist in a classic environment but actual enhance and lighten it. Amalfi and Saint Barth of the Marina Collection are the inevitable choices of quality for a location with a marine atmosphere in need of a touch of glamour.
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SARASTAR | VISIONNAIRE
Visionnaire has been busy working on an exclusive partnership with yacht manufacturer Burgess to extend the influence of the luxury brand to the nautical world. And the collaboration has already borne fruit in the shape of the Sarastar super yacht, a stunning 60 metre aluminium vessel that can reach top speeds of 19.5 knots. Visionnaire furnishings bring a sense of style to the eclectic interiors, playing a key role in the lounge area, where the stand-out pieces are the Daydream sofa, Kenaz side tables and Fanny armchairs, the dining areas – with the Sevignè chairs – and on the outdoor decks, which feature stunning pieces from the Panarea collection.
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Food and design, two exquisitely winning words that the multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse has made his own, believing that diners should first appreciate the creative concept of the restaurant before enjoying the cuisine. The same principle was adopted for the new Voyages in Macau which, together with a second restaurant “Alain Ducasse at Morpheus”, occupies the third floor of the hotel Morpheus designed by Zaha Hadid. Voyages is a continuation of the collaboration with the Jouin Manku studio that has followed the chef around the world for more than 15 years. An experiential location from different points of view: welcoming and sophisticated in the interior, thanks to the Porada furnishings dotted around the space with the Ella chairs and Trunk tables designed by Patrick Jouin himself; evocative and contemporary for the gastronomic offering, which recalls the culinary discoveries of Ducasse in the last 30 years.
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MACAU | VOYAGES | PORADA
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LONDON | LONDON BRIDGE STATION | TECNO
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A couple of yards from the Shard, London Bridge station - the oldest and busiest in London – has been the subject of a major extension and the design was by Grimshaw Architects. The collection of Tecno’s RS seats was chosen to adorn the platforms along the tracks and the interior waiting and transit areas. Characterised by the die-cast aluminium with which they were made, the RS can be composed in more than 60 combinations. The design of the RS chairs is by Jean-Marie Duthilleul in collaboration with AREP and was chosen because the seats are intended for the waiting rooms of prestigious international hubs. As many as 169 customised Tecno RS (with and without backs and armrests and in a bench version) were used for the new London Bridge station, evidence of the company’s reliability and flexibility in meeting the demands of the design world.
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FRANKFURT | AIRPORT TERMINAL 1 | LG HAUSYS HI-MACS
The curves of the furnishings that welcome travellers to the Open Air Deck, the terrace of Frankfurt airport’s Terminal 1, are gentle and delicate. A setting designed by Studio 3deluxe and built by Hi-Macs’ partner Georg Ackermann. Hi-Macs’ Alpine White completely covers the forms created by the designers and emphasise both the organoleptic and aesthetic characteristics of the solid surface of LG Hausys: the resistance to UV rays, bad weather and thermal shock are combined with the attractive aesthetics in which the touch effect is the cherry on the cake. An unexpected habitat for the terrace of an airport, an outdoor concept that is similar to the bridge of a big ship, furnishings that seem like sculptures created from a single block of material. This is the Hi-Macs effect.
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MILAN | FONDAZIONE PRADA KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
On the last two floors of the Tower of the Fondazione Prada, the design of which was by Rem Koolhaas and Studio OMA, a restaurant has been opened of the same name that represents the completion of the overall project. The Restaurant is naturally in accord with the raison d’être of the Fondazione Prada: a place that bears witness to a certain past time through objects and furnishings, combining art and design. Kool Hass has taken the rich repertoire of Knoll furnishings and selected pieces created by the princes of design: Eero Saarinen and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Saarinen’s Conference Chair and the Eero coffee tables of the Finnish designer are from the nineteen fifties and give the restaurant a strong personality. The Brno armchairs by Mies van der Rohe are actually from 1930 and, still intact today, bear witness to the mythical house of Tugendhat. The iconic Knoll products are the basis of the company’s strategy for the contract world, a selection of very high-end products for sophisticated, élite projects. 200 | IFDM
© Delfino Sisto Legnani e Marco Cappelletti | courtesy Fondazione Prada
© Delfino Sisto Legnani e Marco Cappelletti | courtesy Fondazione Prada
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LIVIGNO | HOTEL SPORTING | TALENTI
An oasis of relaxation amidst the verdant panorama of the mountains of Alta Valtellina. This is the appearance of the renovated Hotel Sporting Livigno, the first Family Hospitality & Wellness 4-star hotel in the Alpine region. Making the living room even more comfortable are the Talenti furnishings, chosen to embellish not only the exterior spaces but also the interior lounge areas. From the Cleo collection with its enveloping geometries to the sinuous Breez loungers by Karim Rashid, from the formal lightness of the Touch line to the variegated Chic collection. The delicate hues bring the products closer to the naturalness of the materials that make up the structure, an echo of the profound naturalness of the surrounding setting.
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BEIJING | BULGARI HOTEL BEIJING BAROVIER&TOSO
A new jewel stands in the Chaoyang district alongside the Genesis Art Foundation museum surrounded by splendid gardens. It is the Bulgari Hotel Beijing, which was designed by the Italian architecture studio, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. The design is embellished with Barovier&Toso products, the Murano company, thereby consolidating the relationship with the hotel chain Bulgari Hotels & Resorts. The centrepiece of the supply is the Sinn chandelier which, with its luminous vortex of ‘little dolls’ (elements used in traditional Murano chandeliers), creates a magical atmosphere at the centre of the staircase leading to the ballroom, in the reception of the Bulgari Spa and in the Restaurant Niko Romito. Creations that draw shadows thanks to the typical glass processing known as ‘a balotòn’ in perfect harmony with the spirit of Italian design chosen for this urban resort.
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MILAN | PAL ZILERI | RUBELLI
It is a journey into a precise vision of style and masculinity, the new Pal Zileri retail concept, devised by the creative director Rocco Iannone and implemented by the architect Dante O. Benini. The boutique of Via Manzoni in Milan – the starting point of a broader project of restyling the retail network – was imagined as a large container where broad stretches of colour mark out areas and functions, accentuated by the choice of different finishes: from the vibrant veins of the dark woods to the brushed bronze and the precious fabrics of Maison Rubelli, the latter used for covering some walls and for the entire accessories room to create a dialogue between tradition and the present.
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MILAN | SKY ITALIA | PEDRALI
After an extensive renovation project carried up by DEGW, Sky Italia’s headquarters, located in the Milano Santa Giulia district, now boasts versatile and functional offices, entirely reconfigured to facilitate the activities carried out during the day and to reflect the actual use of the workspaces. Informal spaces and quiet rooms have been introduced, and meeting rooms of various sizes have been added to facilitate collaboration and the sharing of ideas. Pedrali also furnished several new rooms. In addition to the Modus collection of upholstered and modular chairs, the central brainstorming area is equipped with the Arki-Table flanked by the Grace armchairs, while the Babila chairs characterize the coffee break area. In the Gourmeet company restaurant, the Nemea model in solid ash wood lends the service area a natural touch.
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MILAN | SHIMOKITA | VENINI
A pop, underground atmosphere, bold style, vibrant colours: it’s the new Shimokita restaurant, specialising in Japanese tapas; an unexpected location in the heart of Milan lit by the Art Light creations of Venini in a surprisingly cohesive combination. The entrance is dominated by the majesty of Diamantei, a classic Venetian branched chandelier that breaks though with its Belle Epoque classicism into the futuristic world of Shimokita. The sensual Titis lamps (in wall and ceiling versions) that belong to the Mae West collection devised by Studio Jobs take their place among the kaleidoscopic graffiti designed by Mr Wany, a renowned Italian artist of street art and writing. After the design of the Saigon restaurant in Milan, Venini’s collaboration with the Luca Guelfi group is thus renewed.
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MILAN | CITY LIFE LIBESKIND RESIDENCES | LUALDI
In Milan, modern luxury of the latest generation is called City Life and the residences designed by Daniel Libeskind in collaboration with the historic local partner SBGA represent its excellence. Top-of-the-range Made in Italy furnishings and finishings are centre stage in the interiors and Lualdi was chosen by the designers not only for the doors but also for the partition systems and cupboards. The latter are represented at the entrance of the apartment by the matt white lacquered Wall&Door system. The spaces take on a central role in the interior design with the 4-door sliding system Shoin. The care over integrating the finishes with the overall design is emphasised by Lualdi with the matt lacquered Rasomuro 55s doors and the Rasoline 55s, without handles and with badge opening which, with the Dekton finish, are in perfect harmony with the wall of the day zone. 206 | IFDM
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SANTA MONICA | HEADSPACE HEADQUARTERS GAN
The colours and shapes of GAN, a division of Gandia Blasco, which makes carpets, furnishings and accessories, brighten the headquarters of Headspace in California designed by Kelly Robinson. Defined by many as “the office most oriented to the happiness in the world”, it could not fail to welcome the joyous style of the GAN collections: the modularity of the Mangas Spaces by Patricia Urquiola makes it possible to break down and recompose the spaces, giving the rooms a colourful dynamism, while the delicacy of the Mota 2 carpets designed by José Gandia Blasco elegantly close the circle of a sophisticated and alternative interior design.
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POTSDAM | RAILWAY STATION | LAMINAM
Potsdam railway station, just outside Berlin, is an essential city hub for public transport. After more than 20 years of its construction - its design dates back to the 1990s - the especially worn out common interior spaces needed an intervention. The original architectural interpretation by GMP Architekten in Hamburg was preserved by KSP JĂźrgen Engel Architekten GmbH, which carried out the renovation project by focusing on the new flooring. Ceramic tiles of large format and minimum thickness from the collection I Naturali, Pietra di Savoia Avorio by Laminam, cover the floor for a total area of 6,500 square meters. Thanks to their uneven surfaces, the textures - and the stones that inspire them - are designed to prevent slipping and combine aesthetic qualities with strong resistance to impacts, scratches, stains, and chemical spills.
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The fourth reincarnation of the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, an icon of hospitality in the Principality, has reopened after thorough renovation to the instructions of Richard Martinet of Affine Design. While retaining the typical Belle Epoque style, the new design incorporates, with a crescendo of style rising from one floor to another, an interior with a conceptual flavour where the architecture of the spaces plays a primary role. In the choice of materials and finishes, the use of Listone Giordano’s parquet stands out, for which the company was called upon to create a sophisticated design in French oak for the suites. Two jewels of lighting are Catellani & Smith’s Luna LED and Malagolina. The first is a wall light, the second is a table lamp and, despite their small sizes, appear like shimmering and yet restrained cameos.
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MONACO | HOTEL DE PARIS LISTONE GIORDANO, CATELLANI & SMITH
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DUBAI | SHERATON DUBAI MALL OF THE EMIRATES HOTEL PRECIOSA
Local studio Godwin Austen Johnson Architects has teamed up with Preciosa to create a fully fledged installation for part of the immense lobby of the Sheraton, located a stone’s throw from the renowned Mall of the Emirates. Nearly nine metres tall and weighing in at 360 kg, the ceiling waterfall is composed of 274 geometric forms in colours of amber and bronze. Handblown glass, flat glass and hand-cut crystal pearls were used to create the effect. Yet the stunning installation is not Preciosa’s only contribution to the Sheraton – the entrance hall also welcomes clients with a luminous “cascade” inspired by Arab patterning.
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METAMORPHOSIS | SITE SPECIFIC | MAGIS
In a little town twenty minutes by car from Athens, the architect Praxitelis Kondylis of the Greek studio A31 has designed a very conceptual space for a commercial lighting company with the aim of exploiting the potential of lighting for big and small projects. Anything but a traditional showroom, it is a place able to welcome the world of design and art. In this context, the forms of Magis shine out, but with their own light, lending great aesthetic value to a rather industrial setting. The DĂŠjĂ -Vu stool, the Officina armchair, the Chair-One, the Traffic sofa: 4 icons of global design like 4 cameos perfectly integrated in the interior designed by Kondylis, created with architecture and stylish touches.
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NEW YORK | 125 GREENWICH | ARAN WORLD
Architecture by Rafael Viñoli, interiors by March & White, the duo that has worked with some of the best in the yachting sector. The 88-storey 125 Greenwich is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, with views of the Hudson. The building is home to 273 large, luxurious apartments, with Aran World playing an important role in the project. The Abruzzo-based company delivered 273 kitchens, 453 bathrooms and 923 wardrobes as part of a bespoke project, having been chosen on account of its quality products, flexibility in the design phase, expert manufacturing and after-sale service. After the success of 432 Park Avenue, 125 Greenwich is another example of Italian excellence in New York.
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MARRAKECH | 72 RIAD LIVING HOTEL RITMONIO
The classic Moroccan style brought up to date with more contemporary details pervades the 72 Riad Living, an evocative boutique hotel in Marrakech. Rebuilt on the site of a historic building of the city, the design of the architect Paolo Pagani has maintained its architectural and formal characteristics, primarily the layout of the 12 rooms that circle the verdant central courtyard. The sense of wellbeing and relaxation then continues inside the suites, which deliberately sought to maintain the heritage of the place combined with a sophisticated and modern design. This is the reason for the choice of the Ritmonio icon, the Diametro 35 in stainless steel finish for the bathrooms of the Family Suites. The interior design is by the Chouf Project studio.
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BARCELONA | HOTEL SOFIA | BILLIANI
Soaring into the Barcelona skyline, in Avenida Diagonal, is the Hotel Sofia, with its 22 floors, known in the past as the Gran Hotel Princesa Sofia. The building has undergone a complete renovation that lasted two years and was conducted by Albert Blanch with SBC studio (for the architectural and interior design part) and the Selenta Group team (for the furnishings). The 447 rooms and 18 suites offer various accommodation options: Wish, So Suite, Infinity, Sphere and Harmony. For the bedrooms, Sphere and Harmony, the Udine based company Billiani supplied the Hippy chairs and Grapevine coffee tables. The seats, which stand out for their decisive character and sculpted volumes, come from the pencil of the designer and architect Emilio Nanni and display a padded shell combined with a lathe-turned beech wood base. For the Grapevine coffee tables by the architect Egidio Panzera, with a graphic, neo-cubist base, the version was chosen with walnut-stain beech frame and walnut top.
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KIIK | ICHIRO IWASAKI | ARPER
Kiik is a modular solution by Ichiro Iwasaki where various elements combine in reconfigurable systems, bringing to life an array of different interpretations, which respond to waiting room and lounge interiors requirements, from a diversified selection of everyday life contexts. ISADORA | ROBERTO LAZZERONI | POLTRONA FRAU
Sinuous shapes and enveloping design for the Isadora chair. The structure is made in solid ash wood in a Moka or Wengé stain; the upholstery is in Saddle Extra leather with a clean cut, finished with protective dye and wax and accentuated by contrast or tone-on-tone stitching.
ESCHER® | JANNELLI & VOLPI
The wallpaper collection features Escher’s original designs and some others inspired by his style, approved by the M.C. Escher Foundation. They are available in non-woven fabric or metallized on a non-woven base. 218 | IFDM
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FELLINI | UMBERTO ASNAGO | i4 MARIANI
Sculptural volumes characterize the Fellini seat collection. Its main design feature lies in the particular craftsmanship of the armrest made of solid Canaletto walnut and boasting an irregular quadrangular shape. The padded armrest can be replaced by a functional solid walnut table.
JACQUELINE | UMBERTO ASNAGO | PENTA
A portable outdoor table lamp that merges a brushed metal structure and eco-leather. Available in two dimensions, Jacqueline combines the pleasure of technology with sartorial attention to details.
HANEDA | MARC SADLER | DÉSIRÉE
Reminiscent of Japanese tatami mats, this seating is unique, unstructured and made from strictly all-natural materials. This unstructured seating system with removable backrests is elegant and functional. Only all-natural materials are employed for padding: coconuts, latex, feathers, cotton, and wool. IFDM | 219
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LIBELLE | PIETRO RUSSO | BAXTER
An opaque-black lacquered metal frame defines the structure of Libelle; it is fixed to the ceiling and floor with pressure pins in satin-finish brass, a finish that is also present in the shelves’ supports. The shelves are made of Vienna straw and are wrapped in a maple frame instead. 220 | IFDM
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IKKOKU | DAVIDE CARLESI & GIAN LUCA TONELLI | BIFASE
Ikkoku draws inspiration from the Japanese culture and enhances it with its Made in Italy production. The main feature of the piece is the enveloping backrest in plywood upholstered with textiles in different patterns.
TANYA | ROBERTO LAZZERONI | VISIONNAIRE
Multiple inspirations for this new seat - from northern European design to the automotive world, all softened by the organic line typical of its designer. The legs in aluminum, in satin metallic anthracite, seem to create a ‘suspended’ seat, enveloping and rhythmed by the playful ratio of solids and voids.
TAPE | TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA | MINOTTI
A collection that comprises armchairs with or without armrests, a lounge armchair, a bergère, two- and three-seat sofas and an ottoman. Distinctive features of Tape are the support feet, which come out of the body of the seat, positioned externally to the structure and ‘held’ by a fragment of tape (detail from which stem the name of the collection), celebrating the company’s sartorial experience. IFDM | 221
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GRANDE | MARAZZI
Grande is a collection of 6-millimeter thick porcelain stoneware slabs with marble or cement looks. It is intended to cover flat horizontal or vertical surfaces, from furnishing elements to building facades, both inside and outside. It is available in eight color variations, among which Frappuccino, in the photo. ELIPSE | PATRICK JOUIN | ZANOTTA
The essential feature of the design is the circular opening in the center of the backrest, which makes it easier to handle the piece, and becomes the main element. The square tubular aluminum alloy structure lends it a light touch. In a deliberate contrast with the structure, the seat, and backrest trace out soft curved forms.
COLLAGE | LUCA GALOFARO | ANTONIOLUPI
Art and design converge in the Collage mirrors by Luca Galofaro. The mirrors are made employing a technique of stratification of molded glass plates that create a set of three-dimensional collages. 222 | IFDM
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TARTAN | LIVIO BALLABIO | GIANFRANCO FERRÉ HOME
Delicate silhouettes inspired by the ‘50s appeal for this iconic two-seater sofa. It is formally distinguished by a high backrest and slim bronzed brass legs, and it reveals its expressivity through different tartan textiles, evoking the typical British mood.
ALTON | DAVID LOPEZ QUINCOCES | LEMA
The Alton seat features an anthracite lacquered metal frame with a distinctive semicircular shape. The backrest is characterized by the sartorial craftsmanship of the leather rope tied by hand, in the natural aged version, and in dark brown color.
FLAT SYSTEM | GIUSEPPE BAVUSO | RIMADESIO
A system of tables designed for professional spaces with an extruded aluminum structure and glass tops. As the natural evolution of the namesake table, Flat System creates configurations with terminal and side workspace and a wide range of specific equipment and accessories. IFDM | 223
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ICONIC EYES | BERNHARD DESSECKER | MOOOI
The pendant lamp’s oval design is modern with a classic touch. It generates a precious soft glow enhanced by bright rings of light and is produced in two sizes. Glorious and breathtaking in appearance, it consists of numerous lenses and a constellation of LED lights. 224 | IFDM
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EDA-MAME | PIERO LISSONI | B&B ITALIA
Eda-Mame is a lounge chair with a strong personality that reflects its sculptural design. It is covered with elastic fabric and features light stitching on the base. It combines three types of seats: relaxed, with high backrest and ottoman.
BASE TABLE HIGH | MIKA TOLVANEN | MUUTO
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Base High Table adds a new perspective through its aluminum frame and scaled-down proportions. The design harks back to the essence of a table, bringing a light and simple expression to any space while serving as the ideal hot desk, bar table or counter. Here combined with the Nerd bar stools and the Unfold pendant lamps.
MATRIX | DRAGA & AUREL | WALL&DECÒ
‘Punk Reloaded’ inspiration for the Matrix wallpaper. An aesthetic concept that leads us far away from earthly and natural hues, immersing us in an electronic world. An unusual palette that recalls the digital world’s immateriality. IFDM | 225
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DESIGN INSPIRATIONS CLAP | PATRICIA URQUIOLA | KARTELL
From the collaboration with La DoubleJ, a young Milan-based brand of clothing and household items that favors vintage prints, a new furniture collection has been launched, which reinterprets a series of iconic products by Kartell in a new guise. Among these, the Clap chair by Patricia Urquiola is available in four printing options: Geometrico, inspired by the ‘70s; and Ninfea, Olive and Picnic, all drawing inspiration from the ‘20s.
OCEANOGRAPHER COLLECTION | MARCEL WANDERS NATUZZI ITALIA
Marcel Wanders iconic collection draws inspiration from the colors of the Apulian sea with its shades that range from turquoise to cobalt. It includes padded furniture of various dimensions with upholstery in woven leather with high, cocooning backrests cushions in shades of violet-blue.
RIGO | PATRICIA URQUIOLA | AGAPE
Rigo is a bathroom furniture system closely inspired by architecture. The two large parallel rods that run along the wall distinctly mark the space and host the sink as well as other accessories. A series of trays and storage modules complete the versatile composition, combining marble, wood and anodized aluminum and adding aesthetic and material richness.
CRYSTAL | SICIS
Functionality and elegance for a new perspective on the world of covering and surfaces. The Crystal collection is perfect for new decorative solutions for interiors and exteriors - often customizable -, artfully created to facilitate the synergy with other Sicis mosaics in glass paste (in sizes 1.5x1.5 cm and 1x1 cm). 226 | IFDM
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ROD BEAN | PIERO LISSONI | LIVING DIVANI
The new Rod Bean consists of central and terminal elements, fluid, dynamic shapes which sinuously come together to create even more alluring spaces. The curving degrees and the dual depth of the terminal units allow the new elements to be perfectly integrated with the existing ones, in new settings and combinations.
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DESIGN INSPIRATIONS ASCANIO | ANTONIO CITTERIO | FLEXFORM
The Ascanio coffee table features a structure in solid Canaletto walnut or solid ash wood; it is available in several colors while the surface can be in wood or marble. The small table is available in three different dimensions.
ACE TABLE | HENGE
Ace Table is the highlight of the new design collection created for the dining area. The table, characterized by an organic shape, features a large handmade briar-root mosaic top standing on antiqued cast bronze legs that are directly incorporated into it. PLYWOOD GROUP | CHARLES & RAY EAMES | VITRA
The Plywood Group seats are now available in dark colored walnut or in natural ash. The chairs were designed in 1945 by Charles and Ray Eames, who experimented with techniques for producing threedimensionally molded plywood seat shells, that conform to the contours of the human body.
GILDA | FENDI CASA
A playful combination of volumes, solids and voids, and even sinuous geometries define the Gilda armchair: an island of comfort enveloped by a light steel structure. 228 | IFDM
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SERENDIPITY | MELOGRANOBLU
Serendipity is a suspended lamp made of a hand-blown frosted glass single unit. Inspired by nature, its design features soft lines and an organic, natural, primordial shapes. IFDM | 229
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SOUL | EUGENI QUITLLET | PEDRALI
In Soul converge nature and technology. Delicate sinuous lines characterize the structure in ash with its dynamic and harmonic play of curvatures and inclinations. The ergonomic polycarbonate seat appears to be suspended, surrounded by the structure in an embrace.
PLUVIA | LUCA NICHETTO | ETHIMO
Stackable, Pluvia combines an aluminium structure with a shell in woven synthetic fibre that reminds of the chairs seen in Italian squares everywhere in the Eighties. Its sturdy structure ensures a solid base, while streamlining and lightening the design of the seat.
SLINKIE | PATRICIA URQUIOLA | CC-TAPIS
Triple Slinkie is a hand-knotted Himalayan wool rug weaved in Nepal and designed by Patricia Urquiola. It belongs to the Slinkie Collection, a line where each rug represents a genuine and unique evolution of wool, juxtaposed in a maelstrom of color knots. 230 | IFDM
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GALET | LUDOVICA+ROBERTO PALOMBA | GIORGETTI
The clean lines of the Galet profiles stem from a procedure that reinterprets the classics. The sofa is available in leather or fabric, with a backrest that can be positioned on the right or left, in the classic version or in the vis-a-vis version.
COCO | BUSETTI GARUTI REDAELLI | CALLIGARIS
The Coco seat aims to restore the charm of the chairs of the 50s. Elegant shapes, an enveloping backrest and the contrast between the metal tube frame and the padded shell characterized the piece.
SUPERONDA SPECIAL | ARCHIZOOM ASSOCIATI | POLTRONOVA
Six new patterns for the anti-design icon: one of the first sofas with no inner structure, a polyurethane block divided into two parts by a waved cut. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, 6 new editions have been produced in 11 copies each. Here the model Babele decoded by Dario Bartolini. IFDM | 231
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SINGAPORE | SINGAPORE TOWER | BIG BJARKE INGELS GROUP, CRA CARLO RATTI ASSOCIATI
The Singapore Tower, an oasis of greenery integrated with the most sophisticated technology, will redesign the skyline of the city with its slender silhouette rising to 280 meters in height, at 88 Market Street, in the Central Business District. The 93,000 square meter skyscraper, which stems from the collaboration between BIG Bjarke Ingels Group and CRA Carlo Ratti Associati, occupies a former multistory car park built in the 1980s. On the ground floor, green paths and covered passages lead to the City Room, an open space (19 meters in height) that acts as an entrance where there will also take place various activities related to fitness, art or community events. The 51 floors host residences (299 Citadines units) and offices, while the lower floors house commercial spaces and restaurants. The heart of the building develops around a space called Green Oasis: a 4-story garden with areas dedicated to work, relax, physical activity, and events. The project, financed by the conjoined commercial efforts of CapitaLand Limited, CapitaLand Commercial Trust and Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. is expected to be completed in 2021. Photo Š BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group & VMW
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MUSCAT | MANDARIN ORIENTAL | EAGLE HILLS
The new Mandarin Oriental destination will feature 150 guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a Spa, an outdoor swimming pool and a variety of banqueting and meeting spaces, and will be located on the beach in a prime city location while the lowrise architectural design will take full advantage of the views over the Arabian sea. The Group will also manage 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, which will feature some of the most select private apartments in the Omani capital ranging from 75 to 260 square metres. The property is developed by Eagle Hills Muscat, a private real estate investment and development company, and is expected to be open in 2021. Photo Š courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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SÃO PAULO | FOUR SEASONS AT NAÇÕES UNIDAS ODEBRECHT REALIZAÇÕES IMOBILIÁRIAS
Set to open late 2018, Four Seasons Hotel at Nações Unidas is the first Four Seasons location in Brazil, joining sister properties in Bogota, Buenos Aires and Costa Rica as part of the company’s growing Central and South American portfolio. Part of Parque da Cidade, the largest master planned, mixed use complex currently under development in the city aiming at creating a new centre of commerce and culture, the 29-storey Four Seasons tower will include 16 floors of hotel space encompassing 254 guest accommodations, two dining and drinking destinations, a spa, unique indoor-outdoor pool and flexible function spaces for hosting business meetings, weddings and social events. The building will also be home to 84 Four Seasons Private Residences. Along with HKS Architects, in partnership with Aflalo e Gasperini Arquitetos, the design team include BAMO (guest room, spa, lobby and other public areas), EDG (Italian restaurant, function spaces, club lounge) and Studio Arthur Casas (residences). Photo © courtesy of Four Seasons
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OSLO | OSLO AIRPORT CITY | HAPTIC ARCHITECTS, NORDIC – OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURE
The winning designs for the masterplan of Oslo Airport City (OAC), a new model for a sustainable smart city located between Oslo Airport Gardemoen and Jesshein, was unveiled in March 2018 by Norwegian practices Haptic Architects and Nordic – Office of Architecture. Backed by the Norwegian governments’ green shift from an oil-based economy to one powered by renewable energy, the 4 million square metres city will embrace low carbon features and green technologies. With plans for hotels, residences, offices, retail, services, recreation facilities and green spaces, the scheme will be a test-bed for a technology-driven city, with driverless electric cars, autolighting and smart technology for mobility, waste and security. Construction of the first stage is expected to start in 2019/20, with the first buildings completing in 2022. Photo © Forbes Massie Haptic Architects and Nordic – Office of Architecture
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RIYADH | MIRABILIA | ROBERTO CAVALLI, DAR AL ARKAN
In the wild Wadi Hanifa valley, in Riyadh, a new luxury residential district will be created thanks to the collaboration between Dar Al Arkan (the largest real estate developer listed on the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange) and Roberto Cavalli, who furnishes the exclusive interiors of the villas. Mirabilia is the name of the project, which includes residences designed for a very high target of customers, as well as retail, commercial and hospitality spaces, with a unique view of the lush Wadi Hanifa. The villas of the complex feature dimensions ranging from 300 to 1400 square meters with configurations that provide up to four bedrooms. Nature is the inspiration behind the interiors, which are flooded with light thanks to the enormous glass walls that rise from the floor to the ceiling. The Roberto Cavalli Group will provide exclusive advice to the new owners to customize the interiors of each of the luxury residences. Photo Š courtesy of Dar Al Arkan, Roberto Cavalli
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WUXI, CHINA | GREENLAND WUXI 200 JOHN PORTMAN & ASSOCIATES
Greenland Wuxi 200 is a soaring, crystalline, 55-story mixed-use tower scheme which was awarded in June 2018 the winning entry in the international competition held by Greenland Hong Kong Wuxi. Together with its podium base, the 200-meter tower will include over 88,000 sqm of built area. Planning has its basis in three key ideas: bold clarity, holistic simplicity, and a constructed aesthetic. The tower’s program elements – Loft, Primus hotel and sky villas – are stacked. Thus, at the lowest Loft floors, the facade expression is more solid, providing privacy from within. The Primus hotel are slightly more open, and the sky villas are completely glazed floor-to-ceiling, affording fabulous views to the city and to the Mountain Hui. Each block is separated by garden terraces wrapping the entire perimeter while containing the special function and amenity floors. The tower culminates with the observation levels and its wrapped garden terrace. Photo © John Portman & Associates, courtesy of v2com
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Overview
Investment in top hotels on the up and up
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ore and more projects are being launched in Europe and the Middle East, two strategic areas for the hotel real-estate industry. Germany and the UAE are strengthening their status as leaders in their respective regions, while Egypt and Morocco continue to drive the industry in Africa. Despite this complex period in European history, dominated by issues like Brexit and the internal clashes within the EU, the continent is nonetheless proving its ability to attract real-estate investment from the big hotel chains. There are 2,128 top hotels currently in the design or construction phase across Europe, with over 1,000 of these set to open their doors by the end of 2019. This accounts to a 15.5% increase on the same period last year. The leading nation in the sector is by far Germany, with 836 projects (an increase of 15.1%), followed by the United Kingdom, whose 311 projects represent an increase of 34.6%. The Middle East remains a key region for investment in the construction of hotels, with 709 projects currently in the development phase – a 4.6% increase on the same period last year. A total of 167 top hotels will open their doors by the end of 2018, with a further 238 to launch during 2019. With 246 projects, the UAE nips back in front of Saudi Arabia (172), though the latter will be home one of the largest projects in the region. Africa continues to occupy a marginal role given the large-scale investment elsewhere in the global industry. The continent’s 322 projects represent a 10% decrease on the previous year, though Egypt and Morocco maintain their status as the two most attractive countries, accounting for nearly a third of all the projects underway in Africa. Marriott International remains the leading chain in the world in terms of number of hotels in the design and construction phase, with 2009 projects underway. ONGOING HOTEL PROJECTS
Marriott International Inc. CONSTRUCTIONS: 2,009 CONSTRUCTIONS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 819 - CHINA: 296 - INDIA: 83 GERMANY: 46 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 45
Hilton Worldwide CONSTRUCTIONS: 1,392 CONSTRUCTIONS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 632 - CHINA: 146 - UNITED KINGDOM: 57 RUSSIA: 49 - TURKEY: 43
InterContinental Hotels Group CONSTRUCTIONS: 755 CONSTRUCTIONS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 201 - CHINA: 98 - GERMANY: 67 UNITED KINGDOM: 50 - THAILAND: 23
AccorHotels CONSTRUCTIONS: 542 CONSTRUCTIONS IN TOP COUNTRIES:
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VISION 37 PRE-PLANNING 231 PLANNING 907 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 614 PRE-OPENING 221 OPENED 118
VISION 5 PRE-PLANNING 55 PLANNING 176 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 344 PRE-OPENING 100 OPENED 29
VISION 6 PRE-PLANNING 34 PLANNING 94 UNDER CONSTRUCTION 150 PRE-OPENING 29 OPENED 9
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NEXT OPENING:
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2018 298 2019 708
2018 167 2019 238
2018 52 2019 60
PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES:
PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES:
PROJECTS IN TOP COUNTRIES:
GERMANY 836 UNITED KINGDOM 311 RUSSIA 128 FRANCE 113 AUSTRIA 105 SWITZERLAND 89 SPAIN 77 ITALY 74 POLAND 54 IRELAND 49
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 246 SAUDI ARABIA 172 TURKEY 80 QATAR 48 OMAN 33 ISRAEL 25 IRAQ 20 JORDAN 17 GEORGIA 15 KUWAIT 13
EGYPT 59 MOROCCO 47 NIGERIA 32 ETHIPIA 27 SOUTH AFRICA 15 KENYA 23/14? CAPE VERDE 13 ALGERIA 12 TANZANIA 9 TUNISIA 8
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CHINA: 56 - GERMANY: 54 - RUSSIA: 49 SAUDI ARABIA: 40 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: 26
Hyatt Hotels Corporation CONSTRUCTIONS: 380 CONSTRUCTIONS IN TOP COUNTRIES: USA: 146 - CHINA: 40 - INDIA: 20 CANADA: 16 - MEXICO: 10
source: TopHotelProjects.com
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TOP PROJECTS EUROPE Dubrovnik Pearl Hotels in Croatia Phase: Pre-Planning 4 star - 5,000 rooms Opening date: 2020
MIDDLE EAST Abraj Kudai Towers in Saudi Arabia Phase: Under Construction 5 star - 10,000 rooms Opening date: 2019
AFRICA Marassi Mediterranean Marine and Golf Resort in Egypt Phase: Under Construction 5 star - 2,500 rooms Opening date: 2019
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