Mondrian Shoreditch LONDON Taking up residence at the former Curtain hotel, Mondrian makes its London return with interiors by Goddard Littlefair and a Dani García-fronted restaurant. Words: Jenna Campbell Photography: © Mel Yates, Niall Clutton, Lateef Okunnu
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ast London’s fun-loving Shoreditch neighbourhood has a new resident. Occupying the former Curtain hotel and members’ club, the 120-key Mondrian Shoreditch –
the sixth property in the brand’s global portfolio – seeks to distinguish itself with a locally inspired design aesthetic and an exciting multi-venue culinary programme that includes BiBo – the first UK restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Dani García. The opening represents Mondrian’s much anticipated return to the capital following the de-flagging of Sea Containers London and will act as a new flagship for the Accor and SBE venture. With help from interior design studio Goddard Littlefair – also behind The Mayfair Townhouse and Villa Copenhagen – the property has undergone a redesign to reflect the upbeat and individual spirit of the Mondrian brand, which seeks to give guests an authentic flavour of locale. Part of the Reuben Brothers’ investment portfolio, the building – an industrial corner lot originally designed by Dexter Moren Associates on the site of a former 1970s office block – reflects the neighbourhood’s heritage with its red brick façade and large framed Crittall-style windows. Inside, Goddard Littlefair have been guided by the history of the area and the colourful social fabric of Shoreditch. “We have taken inspiration from art and literature, including the traditional nursery rhyme ‘Oranges and Lemons’ – due to the hotel’s close proximity to churches that feature in the historical rhyme,” explains Lucy Robinson, Associate at Goddard Littlefair who led the design. “To bring this
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