PROJECTS & HOSPITALITY
PEOPLE
Conran and Partners headquarters, London Park Hyatt, Auckland, New Zealand bookstore. We introduced a design concept that remains true to The Peninsula’s meticulous brand codes: a rich, classic palette, elegant lines, luxury materials and artisanal touches. The studio introduced additional elements to contemporise the overall experience - mixing classical and minimal aesthetics in a complementary manner that emphasises approachable luxury. At the core of the design concept is a crisp and refined palette that includes marble, slate, leather and lacquer in the distinctive ‘Peninsula green’, offset by champagne metal and soft blush pink tones. Brass edging details express The Peninsula’s heritage in a minimalist manner. The combination of contemporary colours and detailing give the open-plan interior a distinctive, modern edge and offsets the more classical elements. The Hong Kong flagship is the first to feature the new design concept, since completion Conran and Partners has been commissioned to write a brand manual for the brands future rollout in other Peninsula hotels and boutiques, including the new London hotel which is scheduled to open in 2022. The design concept was developed to maximise flexibility to apply to different scales and contexts, from boutiques to pop-ups. For Portobello Square, a mixed-use residential development in Notting Hill, London, you delivered a community-led regeneration of the iconic area of Portobello Road. Please, could you tell more? As with many of our mixed-use residential schemes, this is a lengthy and interesting journey where we are currently mid-way through. Working from macro to micro, understanding how the new neighbourhood works on a city scale, whilst maintaining a granular person-centric approach. Considering the intimate and tactile nature of the end result. Besides designing thoughtful, beautiful and award-winning places to live, our role as designers is to create a backdrop for neighbourhoods to naturally evolve. Taking into account the views of the existing locals, we have developed a narrative for the core ingredients, for example independent shops, green spaces, working hubs including a steel pan workshop to encourage a sense of ownership. There is no doubt that bringing people into the design journey is where the magic evolves, ensuring we create a place with authenticity and meaning. 148 | IFDM
Tim Bowder-Ridger
