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2 015 gold k e y AwArds

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PresideNTiAl suiTe AT w bogoTA
colombia
Designer

Studio GAIA, New York

The brief Use the space to narrate the end of the hotel's design inspiration-
the search for El Dorado. And, do gild the (Colombian native calla) lily.
The insiDe scoop The team set out to make the surreal very real-and
totally livable. The broad strokes of the design-golden tones, gleaming black
surfacing, regal accents and rich textures-speak loudly to the majesty of the
legendary city. The abstract flowers and butterflies that adorn a mural that
reaches from the wall behind the bed onto the ceiling above it pay a large-scale
tribute to Colombian native plants and animals. But it's an interactive fairytale.
The drop ceiling in one area overlooks a foosball table set into the dry bar.
Cage-like pendant lights form a reading and lounge area on the bar's other end.

Taking the concept to its logical conclusion and beyond.
Painting the bed frame to match the high-impact art behind the bed adds an
exclamation point to the bedroom. Thick golden strings take the place of walls
or screen dividers behind the seating area. Gold tiles sparkle against the black
bathroom walls. Even the sink is plated in gold.
genius Time

Use architecture to bring an out-there concept to earth with
some selective touchstones for guests. The rounded drop ceiling over the seating
area not only mirrors the shape of the rug below, but creates a visual island that
obviates the need for a solid wall. High contrast walls in black and white help
highlight the different zones within the suite. A simple white cabient above the
sink and stove works as a signpost in the middle of a sparkling black and gold wall.
The Takeaway

"greAT use oF ligHTiNg ANd
iNTeresTiNg ArcHiTecTure"
- cHrisTiNe sHANAHAN

SOURCES

owner: Terranum Group; operaTor: Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Design firm: Studia GAIA:
Ilan Waisbrod, president and design director; Yuni Rosita, senior associate and senior project manager;
Maral Sarisozen, senior interior designer; archiTecT: Terranum Group; purchasing company:
HPG International; Design consuLTanTs: Alvaro Tapias Y Cia (mechanical/HVAC); BOLD Lighting
Design (lighting); Castra Uribe Ingnieros (plumbing); E5/Soluciones de Avanzada (electrical); arT anD
accessories: Venuz White; Verigo Graffiti; baTh anD spa: Apaiser; Delta, Porcelanosa; beDs/
beDDing: Distrihogar; carpeTs anD rugs: Brintons Carpets; Caccese Collection; fabrics:
Hilat; Integra Fabrics; Romatex; Valley Forge Fabrics fLooring: J Albornoz; La Pedrera; Mirage
Flooring; furniTure: Ergos; Modular Design; Muebles Max; Zientte; LighTing: FASTT Lighting;
waLLcoVerings: Proquinal; Wolf-Gordon

FiNAlisT

guesTHouse AT dreAm
dowNTowN
Designer

Josh Held Design, New York

The brief Marry high gloss and high drama with celeb-worthy
exclusivity. Get every surface in on the party with a myriad of textures
and finishes.

SOURCES

owner: Hampshire Hotel Management; operaTor: Dream Downtown; Design firm: Josh Held
Design: Josh Held; president; Carlita Alexander, director of interior design; archiTecT: Hampshire Hotel
Management purchasing company: Hampshire Hotel Management; generaL conTracTor:
C&A Seneca Construction; Design consuLTanT: Anthem Productions (audio/visual); baThs: Elite
Forge Intl; carpeTs anD rugs: RH Contract; fabrics: Demar Leather Co.; Elegant Linen Corp.; Romo;
fLooring: Porcelanosa; furniTure: CBW/CUSTOM BY W; DDC; RH Contract; miLLwork: C&A Seneca
Construction; LighTing: Circa Chandelier; Sapphire Chandelier; TechnoLogy: Anthem; TiLe: Mixed Up
Mosaics; New Jersey Tile and Stone; waLLcoVerings: Arte; winDow TreaTmenTs: Bramson House

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boutiquedesign.com december 2015

The insiDe sTory "We wanted to create the suite that Rhianna, James
Bond and Batman would co-design" says Josh Held, president of his eponymous design firm.. Combining three existing room bays into one grand suite
gave him the opportunity to add in cool-kids-only touches like secret doors.
The Takeaway Over-the-top design doesn't mean overly complicated.
Simple circles repeated in various materials and textures draw the eye on
ceilings and walls.The skylight in one room becomes the bottom of the pool.

COURTESY OF HAMPSHIRE HOTEL MANAGEMENT (DREAM);
MARK KNIGHT (W BOGOTA)

New york
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