With this final post, we are now closing the last chapter of our Hotel Design Special!
It was not only a huge success but great fun as well and we would like to take the opportunity and thank all of our partners for making the special Top hotel issue possible!

 

 

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Bavarian-style „Gemütlichkeit“ 2.0 

The Dolce Munich Unterschleissheim, a modern conference centre and hotel that uniquely weaves together a contemporary tale of Bavarian culture with the recently redefined Dolce brand values. As the Munich property was the first to be built from-the-ground-up with Dolce’s new design standards, JOI-Design took particular pride in expressing the brand’s ideology when creating the interiors. Each circle within the three-ringed “O” of the new Dolce logo represents a tenet of the corporate commitment to “nourishment”, “connectivity” and “community”. The design of the new Dolce Munich Unterschleissheim is nurturing, accessible and inspiring, drawing on both the masculine and feminine symbols of Bavarian culture.

Natural materials such as the honey coloured oak of the reception desks, the hammeredcopper of cowbells hung above and the speckled terrazzo floor helpestablish a wholesome note that supports the Dolce philosophy. The opposite side of the reception lobby leads to the hotel’s lounge and bar, a visually exciting contrast of rough and smooth textures in a colour palette derived from Bavaria’s natural environment. As the Dolce Munich is located in a green enclave between the city and the airport, JOI-Design capitalised on the verdant setting by giving the bar an ambiance that invites guests to cosy up around the fire, as if in a mountain lodge tucked into the forest. Various diameters of timber logs are assembled like a jigsaw puzzle inset within bronze panels, while a mosaic of tumbled stones forms an elegantly simple rectangular housing for the fireplace. The irregular markings of the cowhide upholstery and floor rugs are strikingly juxtaposed with the minimalist shape of steel-framed chairs, resulting in a rustic yet well-groomed setting.  Round raspberry-hued timber tables provide a rich counterpoint to the primarily neutral colour scheme.

Extending from one end of the bar area to the other is a communal table and stools carved from rough hewn oak. As in time-honoured Bavarian beer cellars, the hubbub of the bar centres on this table yet, although reminiscent of a bygone age, the traditional becomes modern by interposing white lacquered stools between their timber neighbours. Guests wishing for a more intimate conversation can sink into leather club chairs upholstered in the colours of autumnal leaves, while plush rugs laid upon the smoked oak flooring add to the comfortable character of being in a friend’s home. Graceful sheers balance out the “masculine” style of the bar’s hard surfaces.

JOI-Design’s brief from its client was to conceive a hotel that would meet the needs of business travellers while telling a story through its individuality. The designers’ solution was to construct a tale of Bavarian culture that balances masculine and feminine elements across its schemes while creating an “island” for the guests – an inclusive setting where their desires for “nourishment”, “connectivity” and “community” are satisfied.

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Anything but Squaire!

Two new Hilton hotels, both designed by JOI-Design, have just opened in Frankfurt’s long-anticipated The SQUAIRE, an astonishing oblong-shaped horizontal skyscraper that sweeps over the ICE high-speed train station, sits alongside the airport against the backdrop of the Taunus mountains and is flanked by two autobahns. The Hilton Frankfurt Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt each reflect the decision by the operating group to introduce a bolder, sleeker design into their flagship hotels combining luxury details and leisure oriented elements, still with a strong offering for business travellers.

The sheer scale of the building – 660 metres long and 65 metres wide with 145,000 sq metres of façade that is three-dimensionally curved – ensured its iconic status in Germany even before the doors were open. For the hotel interior designers, the size and shape were both a huge challenge and a great opportunity. The original design brief was to address “mobility” in its proposed concepts, yet, in equal measure, to create places of escape and relaxation for guests, celebrating the building’s form but also translating the interior spaces into a human scale. Two innovative responses meant that JOI-Design was awarded the project: the large “golden wings” that extend protectively over the reception, dining and retail areas, reducing the volume while allowing natural light to flow through from the atrium, and the silver mirrored globe, a building-within-the-building that accommodates the ballroom and function spaces.

Entering at fifth floor level, hotel guests are immediately introduced to the main narrative of the design: hi-tech vibrancy balanced by low-tech organic forms. While the white granite flooring inset with occasional jade-toned flashes may hint at the movement and urgency of the world outside THE SQUAIRE, the hotel environment is a space where guests can decelerate. The two “golden wings” are in fact curved perforated metal sheets. Sculpturally impressive, they serve to cushion the acoustics and to dramatically set the scene for the flowing forms seen throughout the Hilton Frankfurt Airport.

The lounge, bar and restaurant areas are announced from reception by a series of illuminated columns. Within, lighting, various floor finishes and a mix of different seating options help to make the area suited to all needs and moods during day and night. Oak timber flooring gives way to carpeting in the lounge, the bar adds pace as the lighting changes pulse a little in the glass pendants above and in the corian that flows around it like whipped cream, while the design of the restaurant connects with the “golden wings” in its gold leafed ceiling panels. Here, once again, the designers were dealing with a large area which could easily look empty at certain times of day.
To reduce this, they introduced high-backed banquettes, sculptured timber features and a buffet area that could be screened by an acrylic and glass door that becomes a piece of art as it sparkles under nightime lighting.

There are almost 600 bedrooms between the two hotels, and with a curved façade that means the footprint is different on each level, the design project involved some 200 room types. In a building with so many hard surfaces, JOI-Design placed particular emphasis on bringing a tactile and comfortable experience into the bedrooms through such means as leather-clad wardrobes and stylised wingback chairs which curve gently around the guest. The Presidential Suite afforded particular design freedom and the result is a sophisticated and theatrical confluence of noble materials, a rich colour palette and exclusive elements. Lounge details are in 18 carat gold leaf, furniture is in glossy ebony and all the artwork is original. The bathroom is clad in natural stone with black granite fixtures and a round whirlpool lit from above by a rotunda of Swarovski lights.

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Europäischer Hof Hamburg

New guest rooms for one of North Germany’s best private hotels

Good hotels pride themselves with having regular
guests who in turn have high demands and expectations when it comes to changes and renovations in their hotel. A nice challenge for JOI-Design’s interior designers who naturally wanted to exceed everybody’s expectations. A careful modernization of the traditional hotel, which was re-built after the war in 1948, was set to be the goal as there was limited creative freedom due to certain room measures and design elements. The result, however, shines out: classical furniture in warm colours combined with fine black and white-images of Hamburg ‘back then’ create a wonderful, timeless atmosphere, in which guests immediately feel at home.

As always, Hamburg’s Europäischer Hof will continue to attract old and new guests!

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“Best Futuristic Design Scheme” winner in Krakow

With the creation of the debut Park Inn hotel in Poland, JOI-Design, in partnership with Krakow-based Ovotz Design Lab, was charged with conceiving an interiors style that seamlessly intertwines with the bold shapes of the new-build structure developed by J. Mayer H. Architecture. Additionally, it was imperative that the brand identity of Park Inn would be balanced with the trendsetting vibe favoured by its younger market segment. Peter Joehnk explains, “Park Inn as a brand is also a four-star business hotel–modern, light and bright, contemporary and clear. With a standardized bedroom scheme and some degree of individualization in the public areas, the challenge was to differentiate the hotel through design yet retain brand recognition.”

This was masterfully achieved through the concept “Inside Out”, or creating a design that transports the powerful visual language of the architecture to the hotel’s public areas. The building’s strong horizontal and angular lines are interpreted through the inlaid pattern of the floor tiles, the racetrack inset of the stairwell enclosure and, most evidently, in the black lacquered reception desk that doubles as a monolithic sculpture.  The front desk provided an ideal opportunity to integrate Park Inn’s iconic red, blue, yellow and green stripe into the lobby design without necessitating that the other public areas’ colour palette adopt these hues. The chain’s vibrant emblem is interpreted as a column of backlit coloured glass which, when placed behind the desk’s inky ebony, becomes a singular focal “punch” against the neutral background. This visually exciting contrast creates a youthful, energetic atmosphere that contributes to but does not dominate the complementary colours in the other areas.

As the foyer has very few interior walls, the varying functions of its spaces rely upon the furniture and flooring shapes for delineation. The strong modern forms of the lobby’s décor are expressly drawn from the radiuses and angles of the structural envelope.  The curves found in the lobby’s lounge chair seats, wallcovering pattern and interior columns mirror the rounded edges of the exterior windows, while the vertical mullions are reflected in the pendant lights hung above the stairwell.

The lounge and elongated bar adjacent to the lobby are an immediate invitation for guests to join in the hotel’s social atmosphere, enjoy a more intimate conversation, or relax while using their laptops at an occasional table or perched on a barstool.

Across from the lounge, guests discover the RGB Bar and Grill, an all-day dining restaurant serving breakfast, light snacks or signature dishes from their full service menu.  Free flowing sheer dividers hung from the ceiling create nooks that lend a sense of intimacy to the open floor plan, while diners are reminded of the building’s architectural envelope by the rounded form of the backlit soffit recessed into the ceiling.

In the guestrooms, JOI-Design embraced Park Inn’s colourful brand symbol by contrasting its’ intense hues with either rich cobalt or warm cherry tones. By adding an accent band of the lively stripe along the edge of the bed throw, the rooms instantly come to life. The energetic vibe of the hotel ‘s interior design successfully introduces Poland to the Park Inn brand while reflecting the unique identity of the property’s architectural structure – no wonder it won the Boutique Design Award for “Best Futuristic Design Scheme” two years ago.

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Hamburg Theme Hotel for the wonderful world of animals

It’s known to be one of the best  theme hotels in Western Europe. At the Lindner Park-Hotel Hagenbeck, located next to Hamburg’s famous animal park, guests can literally travel around the world.

When the family that owns Hamburg’s Hagenbeck Zoo and Aquarium asked JOI-Design to create its new hotel, the brief was to develop interiors synergistic with the animal park. But rather than just providing a straightforward “zoo theme”, the designers elevated the owners’ original vision into a more subtle and sophisticated ambience suggestive of a colonial adventurer’s home replete with collectibles from his travels.

A shining example of this curated approach is found in the hotel’s presidential suite – a truly unique re-working of traditional Asian themes. Guests “journey” to the guestroom floor via lifts reminiscent of a timber clad cabin on board an old ship. Upon reaching their destination, visitors discover they have been transported to a private gallery of colonial Asian artefacts. The suite interiors are a procession of areas leading to the heart of the space, a large pebble-clad jacuzzi. Located on the top floor, skylights frame sweeping views across Hamburg and flood the bathroom with natural light, while a private sauna and handsome basins chiselled out of stone provide tangible luxuries.

Most of the textiles, artwork and accessories were sourced in Asia by
JOI-Design’s art expert; some items are antiques, repurposed in the suite. Examples include the adaptation of architectural joinery into wall art, the use of iconic sculptures to add an air of mystery, and a batik hung in a vintage frame above the bed. An inlaid trellis pattern on the sauna door and colonial steamer trunks nestled in the bedroom add to the story.

The suite’s neutral envelope acts as a canvas for the vibrant silk bed throw and cushions as well as the sparkling gilded pendant lights by Ingo Maurer above the Indonesian timber dining table. JOI-Design’s inspired excursion into the Far East not only exceeds the client brief, but brings an exotic blend of colour and texture to Hamburg, thus rendering the Lindner Parkhotel Hagenbeck a deserving recipient of hotelforum 2009’s “Hotel Real Estate Award”.

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The quest for good design

Designing special hotels demands a pinch of magic and a love of details

They say you cannot fight about good taste. You either have a sense of style or you don’t. It’s the same with good hotel design: only if you understand the difference between visual trickery and truly creating magic will you be able to do it flawlessly. Because in order to create an outstanding property, you not only have to be familiar with guests’ needs and wishes but also how to fulfil these in a stylish, “enchanting” way. Its interior design should reflect the qualities and emotions intended by the hotel’s underlying concept. And it’s not always the so-called design hotels which shine in this sense. A very successful example might not stand-out at first glance, and will instead make an understated impression that lingers in the mind to intuitively inspire new design trends.
So what’s the secret to designing top hotels?

For guests, the most important features in a bedroom are the bed, the television and the bathroom. Fashionable but complicated technical gimmicks are not usually a priority – however an air conditioning system that is easy to use is vital. And the most essential aspect of the light switches is that they are placed exactly where guests will intuitively reach for them – even in the dark.

Each hotel guest is different, of course, which is why developing a good design concept is sometimes equivalent to trying to square the circle. Themed hotels seem to be the latest trend – Karim Rashid’s Berlin masterpiece, the nhow, is one which even hospitality designers recognise as outstanding. Futuristic bubble-gum-worlds are channelling the current “zeitgeist” of the hip music and media scene into hotels. Computer graphics are literally turned into wallpaper and floor coverings, furniture is made from plastic, and traditional habits as well as design guidelines have been quite simply thrown overboard. Even if this concept may not be a hit with the mass market, it is loved by the avant-garde crowds who will “fill the beds” over the next couple of years – or as long as this style remains “trendy”.

Successful hotel concepts

don’t require an “off-the-peg“ theme - 

 they simply need character

Successful hotel concepts don’t require an “off-the-peg“ theme – they simply need character. Although some might argue that the recently opened Kameha Grand in Bonn, Germany, is a little over-the-top with décor such as blood-red corridors, it cannot be denied that Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has crafted something with a contemporary and hip personality, demonstrating a primary ingredient in good design: the ability to start a conversation. Design must be able to stir people, make them react in some way – whether they gasp in astonishment or shake their head in disbelief.

Together with Carsten K. Rath, the “rock star amongst grand hoteliers” and founder of the Kameha Hotel Group, Wanders is currently planning a spectacular 20 m (!) high waterfall for a luxury Majorcan holiday resort.

Various big fashion labels have also discovered the marketing power of combining their brands’ styles with hotel design – although not all “marriages” have been success stories. Kurt Ritter, head of the vastly expanding Rezidor group, tried creating a new era of fashion hotels with Cerratti, which unfortunately did not work out too well. Nevertheless, a couple of years later its cooperation with Missoni turned out to be a big success. Giorgio Armani is currently climbing high through his cooperation with Emaar Hospitality to design a hotel in the world’s tallest building, the already iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Versace is glittering with an overloaded baroque concept at the Australian gold coast; Bulgari, Gucci and LVMH (“Cheval Blanc”) are expected to enter this field with their own projects as well.

Naturally each of these hotels must prove for itself whether or not the fashion and hospitality worlds can weave magic together – but on the other hand, if you always follow the same path you cannot discover new land. Certainly a building’s architecture must merge with its interior design to create a sparkle. Philippe Starck has won praise with his delicate renovation of the historically challenging Le Meurice in Paris (one of those discreet hotel jewels) without destroying its original flair. He is as much a master at “refreshing” historic hotels as he is at inventing futuristic design, as proved with his concept for yoo’s residential apartments.

Another approach for creating hotel concepts without any big design doctrine is quite simply to stay authentic. The Lindner Park Hotel Hagenbeck is such a place where location and style are perfectly combined. Positioned next to a zoo, designers Peter Joehnk and Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk designed an international array of flora and fauna in which guests can travel from Africa to Asia.

For them, a building’s identity is key to creating a hotel’s character, and of course the location itself plays a major role in this. Both have a true love of details and say that, above all, the secret to this hotel’s magic is the provenance of all its elements. Not only can the voices of the zoo animals be heard when a window is opened, but the exquisite accessories imported from Asia and Africa are originals too, adding up to a truly authentic atmosphere.

Just as genuine, but with its own completely different style, is the newly opened boutique hotel Fährhaus on the German island of Sylt in the Northern Sea. For this design, the unspoiled landscape of the stunning shoreline is intertwined with the concept of its rooms.

Sandy beige and warm brown hues mix with elegant materials to serve as a reminder of the beach and make guests feel right at home as soon as they enter the comfortable space. Clever bits of wizardry are only discovered upon second glance; for example, an unusual mini-bar tower in which a small swing door perfectly hides an espresso maker.

Even after 25 years, it is no surprise that every project is different from any that have come before it – each one weaves its own magical tale. Peter Joehnk points out, “It is really nice to see that the hospitality industry has become the “spearhead” of design. Designers such as Karim Rashid and Marcel Wanders are playfully stretching the borders of what is possible and accepted. Moreover, hotel design has proven that it can successfully master the daily routine of serving two masters, with creative ideas and individual trends on one side, and then functionality and budgets on the other – all the while managing to create a “feel good” atmosphere guests will want to be charmed by again and again. The most important principle never changes – the factor which determines if a hotel design is successful will always be the guest!”

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Le Méridien Stuttgart suites -
Stylishly contemporary with a historic touch 

Situated next to the verdant Schlossgarten Park, the hotel is located right at the heart of a city known for its proximity to the Black Forest and its vineyards as well as its beautiful squares, varied architecture and cultural heritage. With panoramic views of a 650 year-old palace garden bestowed with both 10th century and Baroque castles, the hotel’s Diplomatic Suite mirrors this elegant provenance yet is also stylishly contemporary. The Diplomatic and Presidential Suites of Le Méridien Stuttgart have recently undergone a soft refurbishment.

Its spacious 160m² footprint feels comfortable and residential, with features such as traditional mouldings and the working Carmen Red granite fireplace – a rare luxury for a hotel. In the living room, oversized mirrors capture the light and views of the surrounding gardens, while simple wall treatments enhance this impact as well as the intrigue sparked by the floral wallcovering viewed through the mahogany door. Tranquil tones of taupe and grey in the textiles, along with muted “regal” purple accents, allow the zip of orange in the artwork to concentrate the room’s focus towards the lounge area and intensify its visual excitement.

Double doors lead to a timelessly graceful dining room and an adjoining, light-filled conservatory overlooking the gardens below. Rich mahogany timbers, a polished stainless steel glass-top dining table, and a neutral palette of solid colours result in a stately space suitable for entertaining guests. At night, the disc-shaped “floating” chandelier crafted from perforated metal scatters ethereal twinkles of light across the room.

In contrast to the “public” spaces’ masculine confidence, the “private” master bedroom and secondary bedroom have a delightful, feminine feel. The floral wallcoverings’ tone-on-tone greys allow the spaces to be playful yet modern, while the predominance of white in the upholstery and painted millwork add freshness. In the master bathroom, a square bathtub and tiles in Carrara marble contribute a classic touch. The secondary bedroom benefits from a sunroom extension framed by smartly striped curtains connecting the design with that of the dining room.

Le Méridien Stuttgart also enjoys the largest suite in the city, the 250 m² Presidential Suite which has been re-imagined by JOI-Design to have a timeless elegance with a sophisticated grey and gold colour palette. Grand mirrors with richly polished timber frames draw the light and lush vistas viewed through the windows into the living room, the heart of the spaces. The original, working fireplace creates a natural gathering space, providing a warm and cosy comfort that makes guests feel right at home. Adjacent to the living room is an intimate, round dining table hewn from honey-tinged hardwoods and an elevated winter garden, a solarium fitted with plush ivory upholstered loungers that offer an ideal spot for relaxation in the sunlight – especially cherished during the cooler months.

With its generous footprint, the Presidential Suite is large enough to accommodate a conference room. Heavy, full-height mahogany doors contribute to the sense of grandeur, along with a stately, 12-seat table crafted from beautifully grained hardwood solids and with traditionally fluted pediments. A tiered crystal chandelier above the table provides an elegant lighting solution that is bright enough for the functional requirements of a meeting, yet can be dimmed when the space is used as an impressive dining room for entertaining guests.

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Modern, Metropolitan and Comfortable – the charismatic Hilton Vienna Danube

The Danube and Vienna – two inseparable partners in the heart of Europe. For a long time, the former imperial royal capital of the Hapsburg Empire was known as the most important city on the river Danube. Close to the riverbank, the recently renovated Hilton Vienna Danube offers more than a picturesque view.

The spaces have been designed to flow from the point ofentry through an impressively colonnaded hall to the reception desk and downstairs to the public areas below. Throughout, walls have been punched-through to allow intriguing glimpses of other spaces that draw the guest to them.

In the entrance lobby, a red carpet runner leads the eye to columns which frame the sweeping panorama of the Danube. A chandelier hung from the triple-height ceiling is composed of “floating” Murano glass bubbles hand-blown in three different sizes, reminding guests of the watery currents outside and adding a sophisticated touch of whimsy. This, along with the open fluidity of spaces, transparent glass balustrades and reflective materials which capture the river views, celebrate in a unique way the location while playing with the strong angularity of the hard surfaces. In contrast, the matte-finish reception desk has been moulded from Corian with a subtly rippled texture. Its
circular form is creatively integrated between the rectangular columns to break-up the space’s geometry, while its under-lit façade appears to hover above the floor.

The mood shifts as globe-shaped pendant lights in varying heights draw the eye downwards towards the bar, which is heralded by striking, backlit glass panels studded with the bases of multicolour wine bottles. Moving into the more residentially styled lounge, a two-way fireplace creates a warming focal point, while comfortable contemporary wingback chairs and dark timber joinery evoke an “old but new” feeling that blends Viennese Secession influences with modern touches.

The design of the 376 guestrooms also takes inspiration from the legendary river seen through the building’s windows as well as the elegant, sinuous lines of Viennese Secession architecture and furniture.

The layout of the spacious 37m² overall footprint is optimised, transitioning from the natural light and river views afforded by the French doors to the handsome flannel upholstered corner sofa in the relaxation area which uses a pony wall to help define it as a separate space. Adjacent to this is the working space; as a hotel with a large number of business travel guests, having a plan in which the desk faces the entry door and has a view of the room’s activities was especially important to the Hilton brand.

The step down into the sleeping section helps distinguish the transition into the more private areas. Oversized headboards with cream coloured upholstery that has been deep-stitched with wave patterns provide a bold contrast to the dark stained oak wall cladding behind. Overall, the interior’s neutral backdrop allows the visual effect of the dark timbers and the vibrant reds found in the bedding, cushions, and carpet to take on a richer, more powerful impact.

Moving into the most intimate area, the bathroom, the “floating” counter clad with ruby-toned back-painted glass and the white wall tiles with a basket-weave texture contribute a sense of warmth which balances the space’s hard surfaces.

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Hark Bohm

Intuitive views of unique hotel design

What would you expect from a stylish, modern hotel room?

Bohm:  A welcoming but unique profile in a classical modern sense: wooden floors, understated, but state of the art practicability.

What should every hotel room have?

Bohm: View, Bed, Bath.

Wonderful view of the city, a garden or a tree, which helps me to relax.

Bed – this goes without saying…

In the bathroom I don’t want to be reminded that some unfamiliar person has rubbed off their dirt in there before me.

What has been your worst experience in a hotel room so far?

Bohm: Faked baroque, dark green bath room tiles, bright yellow sink, moist corners. All of this rather expensive and in the heart of a big German city.

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Fährhaus Hotel Collection, Sylt

Natural design concept for sophisticated elegance & chic

Located the midst of nature, with Sylt’s wonderful
landscape literally at your doorstep, it lies in front of you:
the tideland. Here, on the east side of Germany’s
famous North Sea island, it’s quiet, no surging waves,
the sea almost still, sea grass moving slowly in the
mild wind  – the perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries.

For many, this gem amongst the German islands has
a very special appeal – sophisticated elegance and
classic chic meet pure and generous nature.

Transporting this atmosphere into the design of
the Fährhaus Munkmarsch, one of Sylt’s most
distinguished private hotels, was the major challenge.

All guestrooms now welcome visitors with a characteristic understatement in combination with a warm, “welcome home-feeling” the owner anticipated. As a perfectly fitted tailor-made suite, all furniture shines an exclusive selection of materials. Each room has its own distinctive style, thanks to individual items and special design pieces which support this private, homey flair. Surfaces that for example feel like pebbles not only invite guests to explore but also complete the design concept ‘for all senses’, letting Sylt’s nature move into the inside.

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Swissôtel Odessa

The first 5* hotel for the thriving Ukrainian port is scheduled to debut in 2013

With a population of 1.1 million, Odessa is the Ukraine’s fourth largest city and is, without a doubt, one of its most vital. Rich in culture, this port is a magnet for tourists and is blessed with a booming economy. It’s no wonder then that Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts chose the prime location of Odessa for the debut its first property on the Black Sea and its next luxury hotel in Eastern Europe. JOI-Design has thoughtfully integrated the brand’s core philosophy of “Swissness”, which Swissôtel defines as “excellent quality, genuine hospitality, intuitive reliability“, with inspiration drawn from Odessa’s vibrant milieu to create a design that combines top quality local materials with a modern colour palette. For example, in the 333 elegant guestrooms and suites, timber cladding on the walls provides a “Swiss” Alpine touch which contrasts with the modern furniture’s smooth lines.

The property’s prominent location on the “French Boulevard”, Odessa’s seaside promenade, enables guests to have direct access to the beach. Destined to become a hotspot in the city’s social scene, the hotel’s Sky Bar and Cigar Lounge located on the 24^th floor will afford night owls with spectacular panoramic views.

Grand spaces, such as the banquet hall, the ballroom and the expansive outdoor pool with a large projection screen on its deck, will all provide opportunities for luxurious entertainment. Guests seeking relaxation will be able to indulge in the sauna, steam bath, indoor pool and assorted treatment rooms of the exceptionally appointed wellness areas.

As befits what will be the city’s most opulent destination, the Swissôtel Odessa will also lure visitors with its private helipad and marina.

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Understated Maritime Elegance at the Steigenberger Grandhotel and Spa in Usedom

Located in the Baltic Sea on the Isle of Usedom, thenew-build Steigenberger Grandhotel and Spa runs alongside a 10 km shoreline promenade in Heringsdorf, a town that has long been a favourite with legendary monarchs and cultural luminaries due to its relative privacy, unspoiled shorelines and natural wetlands. This flagship resort is also the first property from Steigenberger that does not feature a “traditional” style. Instead, its design has been inspired by the cool, maritime chic of the Hamptons and Cape Cod. Every material is of the highest quality and has been implemented in a tastefully subdued manner so that the hotel has an exclusive, yet relaxed, elegance.

In the lobby, the timeless flair of black and white is expressed through a long reception counter capped with a white countertop and a lacquered timber shelf which extends to a more intimate transaction desk. The twinkle of the desk’s polished chrome lamps is juxtaposed by the rough texture of the feature wall’s horizontal, whitewashed oak planks.

Transitioning into the lounge, guests encounter an airy space with an assortment of heathered green ottomans and ivory leather sofas with striped cotton cushions. Axminster carpets woven in a stylised houndstooth reference the reception area’s design, and a crystal chandelier hangs before an impressive floor-to-ceiling fireplace surround constructed of amber flecked sandstone. The cladding wraps around a central partition, leading the eye to the subdued luxury of the leather-panelled bar and warm timber floor laid in a fishbone pattern. Rustic driftwood lamps and cowhide ottomans sit next to formal, overstuffed sofas for an eclectic décor mix.

The library is a modern interpretation of a traditional British club. Cream and white tones create an exciting contrast to masculine port and navy blue finishes as well as the espresso timber of the square sofas with bookcases built into the arms. The outlined oval lighting cove, marble fireplace, and silver plated globe and sailboat provide subtle references to New England-style luxury.

A multitude of dining experiences is available to guests. In “Lilienthal” restaurant, named after the aviation pioneer with historical roots in Usedom, high-flying elegance abounds. Golden hues, a reference to the Baltic Sea’s famous amber stones, have been combined with deep blues and silvery greys in classic patterns such as the delicate pinstripe wallcovering and diamond crosshatch Axminster carpet.

Within Lilienthal is an haute cuisine, à la carte salon entitled “Seaside”. Modelled after a fine English tea room, the flouncy scrolled wallcovering, dainty pin-dot patterned Axminster carpet and a Murano glass chandelier reminiscent of a sea creature’s tendrils serve to balance the room’s clean, square lines that have been inspired by traditional seaside architecture.

 “Waterfront”, the resort’s Champagne and seafood bistro and bar, is located directly on the esplanade and attracts visitors strolling along the seaside as well as hotel guests. A crisp and clean palette of cool whites contrasted with marine and navy blues promotes a lively, yet laid-back vibe. The focal point of the room is a nautical map of the Baltic Sea, a wallcovering which runs the entire perimeter and is accented by the tongue-and-groove bead board paneling installed below.

Every detail in the 2000 m2 grand spa has been thoughtfully planned to delight and pamper guests. A heated outdoor pool looks onto the neighbouring dunes and, in a luxurious touch, extends into the internal pool deck. Designed in the style of a cruise ship, marine ropes hung from internally lit soffits provide transparent spatial definition while luminous portholes line the wall and a fine mesh fabric draped above the pool is reminiscent of sails. With a nod to Fibonacci and nautilus seashells, the spiral staircase sweeps up to the spa spaces. Wallcovering panels in the curved corridors feature enlarged black-and-white photographic details of Usedom’s historic beachside architecture.

The sea-facing guestrooms follow a smart, “Baltic chic” concept. Fresh whites, as seen in the wideplank timber headboard, linens, cornices and cabinetry, have been combined with sandy tans, found in the honey stained oak joinery, nubby fabrics and wave-stitched wool carpet, to result in a calming, comfortable tone. Varying shades of blue, from the soothing pastel of the accent wallcovering to the rich navy stripes of the bed valance, curtains and lounge chair upholstery, offset the crisp whites to bring warmth into the room. Judicious details also help the bedroom feel more like a home than a hotel; for example, embroidered bed cushions, caramel leather pull-out handles on the bedside tables, and a finely carved moulding that frames the bookshelf while lessening the inset TV’s dominance of the space.

Rather than a conventional layout in which the bathroom is accessed inside the guestroom’s entryway, greater privacy has been achieved by orienting this to the room’s interior. White double doors open into the sun-tinged bathroom, which features the luxurious touch of having a bath that is separate from the shower. Large mirrors hang above a generous, white timber vanity as well as a smaller one, giving guests individual spaces. The colour of their tawny species granite tops refers to the amber stones sourced from the Baltic Sea.

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Supply Partner

Grohe AG is Europe’s largest and, with a market share of roughly eight percent, among the world’s leading manufacturers of sanitary fittings. As a global brand for sanitary products and systems, GROHE sets standards in quality, design, technology and sustainability, providing water to perfection.

With its headquarters in Hemer and Corporate Center in Düsseldorf, the company currently employs some 5,400 people worldwide, including 2,400 in Germany. In 2010, the company’s kitchen and bathroom fittings and showers, automatic fittings for the commercial and contract sectors, and installation and flushing systems generated sales of EUR 980 million.

GROHE has six production plants, of which three are located outside Germany, namely in Portugal, Thailand and Canada. The company currently generates 80 percent of its sales outside Germany.
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Welcome to our Hotel Design Special

Why does Hotel design exist at all? In the good old times, when guest rooms needed to be functional and most of all easy to clean, a bed, table, chair and wardrobe were more than enough. The interior of the old Grand hotels have always looked more comfortable of course – even a hundred years ago. The only difference is that back then they wouldn’t have called it interior design. Creating hotel interior has become a very trendy discipline – with competitions labeled: “chic for low budget hotels” or “fashion labels for luxury hotels”. Design simply cannot be excluded anymore, it seems.

Design is desirable, service is more important – in short, this is the formula of success for professional hospitality. However, modern design and a comfortable atmosphere with “eye-catchers” are the basis for building up a reputation and economic success. In this special online edition we would like to present you some highlights of interior hotel design.

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