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The Best of UK (Hospitality) vol. 10
PIGEON POST BAR & EATERY AT HILTON COLOGNE BY THDP
THDP is proud to introduce the new Pigeon Post Bar & Eatery at Hilton Cologne, with a design concept inspired by the history of the hotel and its building – once being a Post Office.
The hotel was once home to Cologne’s postal savings bank, a landmark building on the famous Marzellenstrasse. The building’s heritage is the inspiration for the interior design – expressing this vintage vibe, considered, contemporary with fun quirky details. A feature central bar with prominent overhead gantry in wood and copper colours, tabletops are in faux marble effects from Dekton and Neolith – expressing the previous functionality of the building and updating the effect to offer a more intimate but contemporary vibe.
HOTEL VILLA PAMPHILI ROMA BY DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES
It was very important to the client that Hotel Villa Pamphili Roma should be an oasis in the city, a secluded refuge surrounded by greenery within a large metropolis, where privacy and a sense of peace would be guaranteed. Every element of the design needed to be extremely consistent with their philosophy focusing on the joy of living. The interior design needed to be original and distinctive, the swimming pool and spa path surrounded by greenery, and the ambience of fifth floor rooftop with its live music, wine and conviviality needed to be extra special. The brief spanned the entire scope of the hotel’s interiors, and included the refurbishment of 235 guestrooms, the existing restaurant, reception lobby, lobby bar & lounge, conference facilities and a new rooftop bar.
The Italian resort style scheme is inspired by the location and its villas, the local seventies architecture and the legendary Italian designer Gio Ponti. Bathrooms are transformed to provide a resort-style wellness experience. Underused bathtubs are replaced with walk-in showers, walls are re-tiled with earthy textured finishes and bespoke vanities sit on rich green flooring.
DESIGNER IN PROFILE: LISA HELMANIS CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF DAY STUDIO LONDON
Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience, etc)
After studying Fine Art & Theory at Goldmiths College London, I spent several years as a journalist specialising in design, interiors and travel. 11 years ago I set up Day Studio as an outlet for my desire to make and create, and this became my passion.
How would you describe your personal interior design style?
A classical love of materials, a sense of place and time and an injection of wit.
Where does your design inspiration come from?
Always travel, books and found objects. I often used them in my schemes or use them to inspire a mood.
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & PROPERTY AWARDS 2022
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