AN ULTRALUXURIOUS HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE

CHIL IS PROUD TO COLLABORATE WITH KARL LAGERFELD AND GLP TO BRING THE LATE FASHION ICON’S ONLY HOTEL MASTERWORK TO LIFE.

THE KARL LAGERFELD, the world’s first and only hotel with interiors entirely designed by the late fashion legend, opened its doors in December 2021. Located at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (GLP), the 6-star hotel tower encompasses 242 guest rooms and 29 suites of multiple types. Superb amenities include the award-winning Portuguese restaurant Mesa, the Book Lounge inspired by the designer’s home library, the stylish Spa that fuses beauty and healing, and two Swimming Pools with stunning décor incorporating oriental elements, to name a few. The exquisite and luxurious setting offers guests an unparalleled immersion into Karl’s unique taste in modern Chinoiserie design infused with his inimitable fashion sense.

Appointed as the Executive Interior Designer, the boutique hospitality studio CHIL Interior Design was commissioned to oversee the delivery of Karl Lagerfeld’s striking design concepts, from his bold new vision of luxury hospitality design to every single fine detail visible by the guests. Working closely with the designer himself and the property’s owner, SJM Holdings, throughout the making of this one-of-its-kind masterpiece, CHIL perfectly captured the essence of Karl Lagerfeld’s vision and added value to the successful delivery of the project through its leading expertise in global hospitality interior design.

The interior of THE KARL LAGERFELD exemplifies Karl’s lifelong fascination with, and inexhaustible exploration of, design and style. Through the hotel’s design, Karl expresses lifestyle pleasures through a lavish and eclectic blend of Chinese and Western luxury manifesting the designer’s cosmopolitan philosophy and distinct artistic vision. Prominent symbols in Chinese culture including the peony, phoenix, and jade inform the design, which unfold throughout the hotel as guests enter and embark on a journey of style, rejuvenation, and splendor.

Upon entering the lobby, the guests will be amazed by the creative combination of bold colors and iconic patterns. Chinese elements are expressed through diversified forms, from the noble color tone consisted by black, gold, and red, overscale graphics, glittering texture, to the unusual shapes of custommade furniture. Their extraordinary proportions and composition represent Karl Lagerfeld’s sophisticated reimagining of modern Chinoiserie via traditional craftsmanship.

WE’RE THRILLED TO HAVE THIS UNIQUE PROJECT ADDED TO CHIL’S GLOBAL HOSPITALITY AND INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO MARKING A SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AMONG THE VAST PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTS WE’VE DELIVERED FOR LUXURY HOSPITALITY CLIENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE.

“It’s such a great honour to have worked with the widely respected and greatly admired designer Karl Lagerfeld, his team, and SJM on such a notable hospitality project over the past 7 years and to be able to witness how Karl’s sublime vision of ‘Europe meets China’ was turned into reality. The famed designer’s relentless pursuit of perfection and creativity coupled with his cross-boundary exploration, inspired us along the journey of working with him. We’re thrilled to have this unique project added to CHIL’s global hospitality and interior design portfolio marking a significant achievement among the vast portfolio of projects we’ve delivered for luxury hospitality clients across the globe.” said Adèle Rankin, Principal & Global Design Lead of CHIL Interior Design, Executive Director and Global Interior Design Lead of Surbana Jurong Group.

Karl’s precise attention to detail is reflected throughout the intricate and opulent flourishes that inform the project’s immersive design. CHIL meticulously executed the project with a profound understanding of Karl’s core aesthetic that reaches beyond his widely celebrated style in fashion. Working with a perfectionist who has superlative attention to detail requires an equal adherence to perfection. With each pattern, material and design element personally conceived of or selected by Karl, CHIL coordinated a seamless integration of artistic design concepts with technical aspects. From the planning to project management, quality control and final delivery, CHIL merged Karl’s high concept vision with flawless execution, delivering a fashion hospitality project that dazzles guests through an exploration of the legendary designer’s boundless inspiration.

“THE KARL LAGERFELD in China is a unique hospitality project that Karl was able to complete before his passing. Having CHIL as the Executive Interior Designer throughout the entire process allowed us to execute every exacting detail of Karl’s design vision, from pattern ideas to furniture selection, making this project a great point of pride for the brand to carry on his legacy,” said of THE KARL LAGERFELD.

“THE KARL LAGERFELD IN CHINA IS A UNIQUE HOSPITALITY PROJECT THAT KARL WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE BEFORE HIS PASSING. HAVING CHIL AS THE EXECUTIVE INTERIOR DESIGNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS ALLOWED US TO EXECUTE EVERY EXACTING DETAIL OF KARL’S DESIGN VISION, FROM PATTERN IDEAS TO FURNITURE SELECTION, MAKING THIS PROJECT A GREAT POINT OF PRIDE FOR THE BRAND TO CARRY ON HIS LEGACY.” THE KARL LAGERFELD

“THE KARL LAGERFELD IS A TESTAMENT TO THE LUXURY AND UNIQUENESS OF THE GRAND LISBOA PALACE, THE FIRST INTEGRATED RESORT TO INTRODUCE A FASHION HOTEL CONCEPT TO MACAU’S HOSPITALITY SCENE. WE ARE IMPRESSED BY CHIL’S PROVEN CAPABILITIES IN REALIZING KARL LAGERFELD’S AWE-INSPIRING DESIGN VISION AND DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERIORS. WE BELIEVE THE KARL LAGERFELD WILL DELIGHT THE GUESTS WITH A FEAST OF SENSES, SETTING A NEW BENCHMARK FOR HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE.”

SJM/GLP

“THE KARL LAGERFELD is a testament to the luxury and uniqueness of the Grand Lisboa Palace, the first integrated resort to introduce a fashion hotel concept to Macau’s hospitality scene. We are impressed by CHIL’s proven capabilities in realizing Karl Lagerfeld’s awe-inspiring design vision and delivering exceptional hospitality experience through interiors. We believe THE KARL LAGERFELD will delight the guests with a feast of senses, setting a new benchmark for hospitality excellence.” said of SJM/GLP.

Built upon the firm’s extensive expertise and experience with luxury hospitality brands worldwide, CHIL designs and creates unparalleled and unforgettable hospitality experiences inspired by infusing a deep understanding of local culture with global design best practices.

CHIL believes in the power of storytelling through design, seeking to translate each client’s story into physical spaces, providing vivid memories for guests to naturally associate with their brands.