HAXX45 - Hotels en tehuizen2 - Marten Kuilman (2024)
The makeover by Uchida Design stands out with an impactful entrance. In the original design, guests accessed the entrance and reception on the second floor via outdoor stairs. However, the redesign relocated the entrance to the first floor and the reception to the basement, creating an underground passageway connecting the hotel to the vibrant city. This shift creates a bold contrast with its dark blue entrance and a wall adorned with a decorative flower vase, symbolizing the coexistence of nature and urban life. The basement now houses the new reception and lounge named El Dorado, designed by Aldo Rossi himself. The lounge incorporates a liquor cabinet that pays homage to the hotel’s iconic facade. To add a dynamic touch to the environment, Uchida’s late work, the Dancing Water sculpture, has been included, symbolizing encounters and memories. The lounge’s tables and chairs maintain the original design’s aesthetics.
HAXX45 - Hotels en tehuizen2 - Marten Kuilman (2024)
The makeover by Uchida Design stands out with an impactful entrance. In the original design, guests accessed the entrance and reception on the second floor via outdoor stairs. However, the redesign relocated the entrance to the first floor and the reception to the basement, creating an underground passageway connecting the hotel to the vibrant city. This shift creates a bold contrast with its dark blue entrance and a wall adorned with a decorative flower vase, symbolizing the coexistence of nature and urban life. The basement now houses the new reception and lounge named El Dorado, designed by Aldo Rossi himself. The lounge incorporates a liquor cabinet that pays homage to the hotel’s iconic facade. To add a dynamic touch to the environment, Uchida’s late work, the Dancing Water sculpture, has been included, symbolizing encounters and memories. The lounge’s tables and chairs maintain the original design’s aesthetics.