Contract - April 2013 - (Page 57)
In the fine dining restaurant,
Cinco (left), a communal table
sits across from the show
kitchen and underneath a
canopy of copper pots. The
expansive floor areas of the
historic building’s three stair
landings enabled Patricia
Urquiola to create library and
sitting room spaces (above).
Rooms with a view
For the architecture of the modern tower, “Our intent was to combine
the fascinating qualities of the landmark with a very modern approach
of the new tower,” says Henner Rolvien, partner at Axthelm+Rolvien.
The architects composed a structure of cantilevered geometric
volumes, but applied an unusual exterior treatment to conceptually link
it to the historic building: All the concrete cladding of the addition was
etched with a custom-designed flocked wallpaper pattern that
references classic décor of yore. According to Rolvien, the pattern is
also applied to textiles in some of the rooms, creating further
connection between exterior and interior.
The interiors in fact benefit from the modern addition’s
composition and angles. Das Stue’s 80 guestrooms and suites, many of
which are located in the new tower, offer light and exceptional views
whether facing the hotel courtyard, the Tiergarten Park, or the zoo,
thanks to Axthelm+Rolvien’s thoughtful planning. Finishing out the
rooms, LVG incorporated a range of custom and one-off elements that
continue Urquiola’s vernacular of understated luxury and modern
comfort. Dark oak floors are topped with cozy area rugs, platform beds,
and minimalist writing desks. Some rooms feature custom wooden
canopies over beds, while others feature photography from a private
collection, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, or freestanding tubs. In the
rooms facing the zoo, windows—some floor-to-ceiling—frame views of
wild ponies, gazelles, and ostriches. No need for more wildlife
references here when the rooms let the animals speak for themselves. c
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - April 2013
Contract - April 2013
Contents
Editorial
Industry News
Columnist: How Young Practitioners Can Present Themselves As Leaders
Product Focus: Rugs the Right Way
Product Focus: Sitting Pretty
Product Focus: Basking in the Sun
Product Briefs: Hospitality
Das Stue
Carousel Bar
Andaz Amsterdam
W Seattle
Jelsomino
Designers Select: Hospitality
Sources
Ad Index
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