India Today – August 13, 2018

INDIA TODAY SPICE 22 AUGUST 2018

DESIGN

COVER STORY I TRAVEL

Light

Brigade

A

mong their
finest luxury
properties, the
ITC Kohenur
offers experiences that are
opulent while imbibing
local flavours. Its name
draws on the famed dia-
mond originally believed
to have been mined in the
Golconda region and it is
seen as a design marvel.
Unconventional and artsy,
the façade widens as it ris-
es, inspired from the fac-
ets of a diamond. In fact,

that’s the leitmotif right

from the unique angular

design of the building, to

finer décor elements in-

cluding artfully designed

lattices carved in stone in

the lobby, and the walls

of the guestrooms. All

rooms are designed to

capture abundant natural

light by design. The lively

Peacock Bar comes alive

in striking blue and in-

digo glasswork, inspired

from Shah Jahan’s pea-

cock throne that once

featured the Kohinoor

diamond. Dum Pukht

Begum’s—an ode to the

princesses of Hyder-

abad—preens in pristine

whites and classy chande-

liers, while the Golconda

Room comprises soft

sandy and brown shades,

and is reminiscent of the

natural rocks found in the

Deccan region, and offers

glorious views.

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By MONA RAMAVAT

DESIGN DELIGHT

The unconventional

shape of the

facade (above)

and diamond as

inspiration for

design (top)

ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad

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