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Rising like a prism in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Conrad Hotel in Washington, D.C. is a sleek testament to contemporary luxury and thoughtful design. Captured here on a crisp winter day, the glass façade reflects its surroundings—and itself—with hypnotic symmetry. Located on New York Avenue NW near CityCenterDC, this modernist masterpiece by Herzog & de Meuron brings a European architectural sensibility to the American skyline. The mirror-like surfaces blur the lines between structure and sky, creating a visual paradox that draws the eye and rewards it with layers of abstraction. In the foreground, a Capital Bikeshare station anchors the scene in everyday D.C. life, while the juxtaposition of old and new buildings tells a story of a city forever evolving. Whether admired for its engineering, aesthetics, or as a sanctuary for travelers, the Conrad is more than a hotel—it’s a reflective experience, both literally and metaphorically.
© yohanes.budiyanto, 2009
When Hotel Indonesia was inaugurated in 1962, it instantly caught international attention and rose to stardom because it was the biggest, best, most modern and most luxurious hotel, unprecedented at the time in the region.
Unfortunately, it suffered tremendously in a state of decay for a good few decades being a state-owned hotel, until it finally received the much needed financial aids and also new owners (Indonesia's richest person) under BOT (Build, Operate and Transfer) contract, who wished to restore Indonesia's most famous landmark to its former glory.
Initially planned as a Fullerton Hotel of the Singapore outpost's fame; the owner continued to look for a few other brands that better suited its image, history and landmark status; and finally found the perfect brand that could well represent all this: Kempinski, which is Europe's oldest hotel group, famous for some of its most iconic flagship hotels: The Atlantic in Hamburg; The Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich, The Baltschug in Moscow; and The Ciragan Palace in Istanbul.
The 5 years closure period for a top-to-toe refurbishment program finally culminated in the Grand Opening on the 28th February 2009 as one of the city's most luxurious hotel. During the renovation, most rooms were enlarged to a 1.5 bay area, by converting 3 rooms into 2 configuration, resulting in an ultra-wide and spacious rooms. The only downside is the low height ceiling, which was the remains of the 60s architecture, -a problem that was also experienced by one of Asia's legendary hotel, the flagship Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong-.
The hotel's signature rooms are spread around 2 distinct, interconnected wings, and aptly called The Grande Deluxe Room at the 15 storey, glass-walled Ramayana Wing; and Executive Junior Suite at the exclusive Ganesha Wing, which is the hotel's dedicated Club Floor accommodation.
Pictured here is an overview of the hotel's top tier room at the Ganesha Wing, which has similar configuration to the Grande Deluxe Rooms at the Ramayana Tower. Each measures at a whopping 68 m2, making it the fourth largest non-suite room in Jakarta, after the Four Season Jakarta Premier Room at 100m2, Keraton at the Plaza Jakarta at 75m2; and Ritz Carlton Pacific Place at 73 - 78m2
After reviewing most top hotels in Jakarta, it is evident that the rooms at the Kempinski are the most lavishly and luxuriously appointed. The details that make up the room are quite astonishing: from acres of travertine stone, exquisite marbles, the most beautiful carpet pattern, designer chairs, right down to Jakarta's first and only egg-shaped oversized stand-alone bathtub with a view; and the region's first "electronic closet" in a standard room, complete with control panel and automatic sensor.
If one could ignore the low ceiling, this is undoubtedly one of Jakarta's most luxurious rooms. Unfortunately, the luxurious Club Lounge suffered tremendously from a horrific display of food presentation and amenities, which was proudly proclaimed as "5 food presentation" ala Ritz-Carlton, but during the whole stay, only 1 tray of 4 small finger food was available the whole day. One tray. Imagine that...
Click inside and compare it with the rest of Jakarta's top hotels..
HOTEL INDONESIA KEMPINSKI
Jl. M. H. Thamrin, Jakarta
Indonesia
General Manager: Gerhard E. Mitrovits
Executive Chef: Andrew Phillips
Architect: Abel Sorenson
Interior Designer: Hirsch Bedner Associates
A stunning hammered copper bar front and countertop crafted by Metal Sheets Ltd. Each sheet is individually textured and finished for a rich, handcrafted look that catches the light beautifully. Perfect for commercial bars, restaurants, and home interiors seeking warmth and character through authentic metalwork. This beaten copper is hand hammered by a traditional coppersmith in the UK. Picture in our workshop before despatch.
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Detail of the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel, originally the Denver Hilton Hotel, by I.M. Pei, 1960.
The entire casino remodel, including the food and beverage areas, encompassed approximately 60,000 square feet of space and was completely transformed three weeks ahead of the eleven-week on-site deadline.
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This round oak laminate table top was crafted in our workshop in 2014, featuring an aged brass edge trim secured with bronze dome studs. The combination of rich woodgrain and patinated metal detailing reflects a timeless industrial aesthetic, suitable for restaurants, boutique interiors, or heritage-style refurbishments.
Although the previous space was very well maintained, it lacked privacy and had a very institutional atmosphere.
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The new Cherokee Casino at Fort Gibson has been a resounding success, generating excellent revenues for the tribe, and has transformed it into a regional destination. From the initial casino design renderings of the interior décor, through off site fabrication, to final installation and completion onsite, each detail was planned and executed to create the best visual impact for the property in the most efficient timeframe possible.
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Inspired by the surrounding creeks and wildlife, I-5 created a casino design with imagery and finishes that blended with state-of-the-art materials and technology to create an overall decor theme. The new casino design created a beautiful flow through the property.
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© yohanes.budiyanto, 2009
Another look at the room's bedroom area, which is strategically positioned in the centre, adjacent to the working area on the left by the window; and the living area on the right by the foyer.
Apart from the quality of the details, the best feature of the room is actually its brightness. That said, it's a pity that the lighting layout was not properly planned as there is no mood-lighting, or a very poor one if one calls the existing a mood lighting.
HOTEL INDONESIA KEMPINSKI
Jl. M. H. Thamrin, Jakarta
Indonesia
General Manager: Gerhard E. Mitrovits
Executive Chef: Andrew Phillips
Architect: Abel Sorenson
Interior Designer: Hirsch Bedner Associates
This rectangular oak laminate table top is finished with an aged brass edge trim, detailed with antique brass dome studs for a classic, industrial-influenced look. The clean grain of the dark oak surface pairs elegantly with the warm metalwork, making it ideal for boutique hospitality interiors, restaurants, or custom residential design
Honor your tribes heritage with a new casino design that merges culture with modern day architecture.
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© yohanes.budiyanto, 2009
An overview of the hotel's top tier room; shown here is the adjoining living room with plush sofa and coffee table amidst contemporary surrounding. Hirsch Bedner was commissioned to conceptualize the interior scheme, which was quite successful here, although I also personally thought it was abit miss-and-match.
Hirsch Bedner is one of the leading and most famous interior firms. During the 90s, almost all the top hotels were designed by them that it significantly dominated the hospitality world. The magic and matra worked very well at that time. I personally think that it has become quite prescriptive in its design nowadays, and is now clearly outshined by the current designers of this period: Peter Remedios, Super Potato and Tony Chi, who are all my most treasured heroes in the design world.
Having said that, the room design here is quite a refreshing change; and the room itself is supremely comfortable with gorgeous postcard view of the famous roundabout, named after the hotel itself.
HOTEL INDONESIA KEMPINSKI
Jl. M. H. Thamrin, Jakarta
Indonesia
General Manager: Gerhard E. Mitrovits
Executive Chef: Andrew Phillips
Architect: Abel Sorenson
Interior Designer: Hirsch Bedner Associates
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