NH Marseilles Marseilles - France Te r e s a S a p e y & P a r t n e r s . 2 0 1 8 Conference hall & Restaurant - 3.000m2
Tunnel: an unique lounge to explore and discover the Mediterranean Sea.
The project is a reflec�on of the Marseillaise iden�ty in 3 levels: a tradi�onal mediterranean city, an vaca�on point, and a vibrant urban-art place. This is reflected in the designs of the walls, flooring, and ceiling. Taking advantage of the exis�ng unique features that this NH hotel posses, integrates the design and links the interior spaces with the beach and terraces.
Cactus patio: a fun space to relax. Is complemented by the Cats Bar
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Manantial lobby: 1 A fountain carved in the rock wall that provides natural light also connects with the ground floor suites.
With the beach and the urban life as motors of the proposal, all the activities are linked by colourful pathways that connects them and leads to a journey of discovery and surprise.
2 Convention centre: Flexible space with mediterranean vibe and connection to the seafront.
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Convention lobby: 3 Themed as an undersea world, the lobby can adapt to any event.
Manan�al lobby Conven�on centre Conven�on lobby Cactus pa�o & Bar Tunnel & Bar Restaurant Toile�es Mee�ng rooms
5 Tunnel: An unique lounge that moves from the dark Rock source to the bright terrace in the beach.
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Main lobby Kitchen Ground floor suites Terrace Beach
Restaurant: 6 Beach themed restaurant with connection and views to the terrace and seafront.
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Convention lobby: Underwater vibe with the chance to change the wall designs for each event.
S e afront l i fe st yl e The vibrant colours are part of bringing the beach and maritime life into the spaces. Each main area has an unique design for flooring, walls,and ceiling in order to bend the limits of the spaces and ensure that each time you visit them, you will discover something new.
Manantial lobby: The moon phases and tides are here. Both the rubber floor and the ceiling are sound-absorbing in order to assure the fountain water-drops sound.
Cactus patio: A colour vibrant patio that provides natural light and a fun lounge area.
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Colour path: The tunnel connects the darker manantial and the bright beach with a colourful pathway that transforms as you discover it. Unique furniture allows this lounge to be lived in different ways.
Convention centre: The mediterranean sailor’s stripped design is the inspiration for the carpet floor.
Arches and ceiling colours
Convention lobby: Transforming the large number of columns into raindrops and divers, this space is an underwater fantasy.
Restaurant: Using the columns as raindrops, the flooring makes a background for the beach protagonist
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Mixing and blending the imagery from urban life, maritime city, and vacation beach, the walls offer a variety of sensations for each space. Vinyls, paint and curtains are the materials used.
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Meeting rooms: The meeting rooms can be divided up to 4 spaces. The blue / yellow sardine present of the back wall is also present when door are folded as they have they have the design to maintain the continuity of the drawing.
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Convention lobby: The columns were converted into divers that “swim up” through the glass on the ceiling surrounding each column. Added to the water-drops design of the flooring, this space has an underwater feel. BB
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Convention lobby: These urban life inspires designs can be removed and replaced by the specific design for each convention
Glass surfaces: The glazing surrounding the Cactus patio have a graffiti design on it.
Restaurant: The walls have unique designs inspired in the Marseillaise beach. They follow the same drawing across walls and provide a blue background that matches with the flooring and furniture. The reflective ceiling adds the “water” movement to the design.
Restaurant: a beach and maritime experience
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