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3 Empire extravagance RAFFLES ISTANBUL HOTEL BY HIRSCH BEDNER ASSOCIATES HAS RECENTLY OPENED AT THE CITY S ZORLU CENTRE AND BOASTS AN INTERIOR SUITED FOR A MODERN-DAY EMPEROR. Commercial Interior Design FEBRUARY

4 2 1 2 Preciosa delivered the lighting designs for Designed by global leader of hospitality interior design Hirsch Bedner Associates Hotel maintains a dreamlike atmosphere The projects lead designer Sandra that boasts a connection to the fashion hotel as details in the palette and se 30 FEBRUARY 2015 Commercial Interior Design

5 by incorporating photographic details stitched the details together using digital technology. He has literally trans- artwork in the lobby are glorious chan- box due to the mosaic tiling. According - detailing is an homage to the Byzantine nent in those times. The tile work can be the columns. already in place when HBA was awarded 3 3 The lobby's commissioned art piece is by Jean- Francois Rauzier. 4 Shallow pools were created around this bronze sculpture to make it more personal. Atlanta explains that creating a sense this, we seek to liaise with artists and - to collaborate on a local and regional create an international collection. So in addition to works by these local and the Netherlands. - that could be. So we made selections and commissioned works that help to transport the guest into a mystical and exotic experi- the lobby, there are two large-scale com- photographic composition, was created by [Rauzier] as a way to introduce hotel He created his dream composition 4 32 FEBRUARY 2015 Commercial Interior Design

6 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RAFFLES ISTANBUL Designed by three different TECTUS the adjustable concealed door hinge. high load values up to 300 kg maintenance-free slide bearing technology three-dimensional adjustability opening angle 180 wide variety of finishes UL listed and warrington certifire approved model versions SIMONSWERK Middle East Dubai, United Arab Emirates Fon: Fax: Commercial Interior Design FEBRUARY

7 5 5 Jewel tones reminiscent of the Byzantine era were applied throughout. surrounding for the lobby lounge to create a more intimate space. We also added some drama to the space through the artwork which serves as the backdrop for the lounge as does the large bronze sculpture, Lavinia [designed by Martin Dawe]. Throughout the many public areas, the main materials include marble and stone which are used interchangeably cording to Cortner, the materials were chosen to accentuate the grandeur of the various spaces. However, as the spaces become more intimate and private, wood is introduced as the main architectural material because the designers considered it to be a softer and warmer choice than stone. The project s colour palette maintains a soft, primarily neautral range with pops of colour subtly integrated jewel and gold tones prevalent during the artwork uses strong colours which staircase leads visitors and guests from the lobby and social area to the hotel s Grand Ballroom, as a number of handblown glass lighting pendants designed by Preciosa light up the way. Under the starry night, the staircase ends in the Ballroom Prefunction, which houses three cast glass and woven metal mesh Kaftans designed by Turkish artist Yas- the starry-night theme continues as a the 2,000 lighting pieces. The pleated, upholstered walls faintly ties in the art of fashion. Michal Gabaj, managing director for - was meant to decorate the mirrored ceiling, with crystal, light amber and amber toned stars suspended from the ceiling in several layers to create a feeling of a stellar atmosphere. The walls of the 34 FEBRUARY 2015 Commercial Interior Design

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