The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman: Champalimaud Design HONOURS THE NATURE AND CULTURE OF THE ISLAND THROUGH THEIR DESIGN RENOVATIONS
Luxury Hospitality Magazine
Champalimaud Design wanted to create a strong sense of place and reflect the natural beauty of the island. Careful consideration was given to the lobby and reception area to ensure this was achieved as soon as guests entered the resort. Natural materials and colours are used throughout, from lush greens, beach inspired whites and beiges to deep blues evocative of Cayman’s night sky and the turquoise of the Caribbean Sea.
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The corridors are whimsical, with layers of local flora travelling through the halls, leading visitors through the public spaces and beyond.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman re-opened in December 2021 after an extensive renovation by awardwinning interior design studio Champalimaud Design. The New York based studio is committed to creating transformative spaces and unparalleled products, in the residential, hospitality and wellness spheres. Responsible for revamping the public spaces, guestrooms and suites of the resort, the studio has honoured the island’s rich history and natural beauty in their design renovations.
- Courtney Brannan, Principal at Champalimaud Design. The silver thatch palm, which is the national tree and endemic to the Cayman Islands, has been interwoven throughout the resort. This is a Caymanian symbol, due to its economic and social significance, the plant was used to make rope, a vital export that supported the economy and the weaving of the plant brought people together - today the palm serves as a representation of the ingenuity of the people.
