Frame 07-08

As the proverb goes, all work and

no play makes Jack a dull boy. So

why do many hotels still adhere to

business-like, pragmatic lobbies?

The public space is a visitor’s first

entry and impression of a stay, so

all the more reason to make the area

enticing. Incorporating unexpected

colours and textures in the lobby

and allocating cosy areas for

socialization and relaxation are just

two prime ways to help guests find

the right balance between work and

play during their hotel stay. – LGM

LAID-BACK LOBBY

Atom and Phlox are two new interior textiles developed by Kvadrat

and Raf Simons. Atom is an experimental boucle fabric inspired by

pointillist landscapes, while Phlox is Simons’ vibrant interpretation

of classic corduroy fabric.

kvadrat.dk

Madrid-based Teresa Sapey Studio

designed Marseille’s Hotel Nhow to

reflect the Mediterranean vibrancy

of the French city. Inside, a whimsical

graphic tunnel embodies the lobby

and creates cove-like nooks for hotel

guests to lounge in.

teresasapey.com

Co

ur

te

sy

o

f^ K

va

dr

at

Gu

illa

um

e^

Gr

as

se

t^

HOSPITALITY 163