David Collins Studio - Shortlisted for Design Et Al International Hotel & Property Awards
LPF Member David Collins Studio is thrilled to announce that their project at Anantara Nice Plaza Hotel has been shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s Design Et Al International Hotel & Property Awards in the Hotel Design – Europe category.
The International Hotel & Property Awards, are hosted by Design Et Al, a leading UK interior design magazine. At Design Et Al, their aim is to commend design, recognise talent, create opportunities and quite simply to offer inspiration. The International Hotel & Property Awards offer a number of different categories covering hospitality design, interior design and property design and to meet the demand of their clients, more categories have, again, been added to the schedule.
Anantara Nice Plaza Hotel - Shortlisted in the “Hotel Design - Europe Category”
Following a two-year full closure and renovation, David Collins Studio has designed the public areas and F&B rooftop spaces at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, for NH Hotels. The design celebrates the golden era of the Côte d’Azur, preserving the historic building whilst emphasising the hotel’s impressive coastal location.
Dating back to the 19th century Belle Epoque architectural style, the building has a rich history as a grand hotel in the ‘salon of Europe’. The brief focused on a desire for the interiors to reflect and emphasise this rich history, as well as the prime waterfront location and unparalleled views over the Baie des Anges. As such, the design concept is heavily inspired by Nice’s locale, with bespoke furniture and lighting that reference the sea and its organic forms.
Dating back to the 19th century, in the Belle Epoque architectural style, the building has a rich history as a grand hotel in the ‘salon of Europe’. The brief focused on a desire for the interiors to reflect and emphasise the building’s rich history, prime waterfront location and unparalleled views over the Baie des Anges. As such, the design concept is heavily inspired by Nice’s locale, with bespoke furniture and lighting that reference the sea and its organic forms.
Upon entering the hotel, the Entrance Hall, Reception and adjacent Les Colonnades Lounge are architecturally pared back, with classical forms treated in contemporary ways. Stucco plaster finishes, limed oak and natural stone are layered with unique pieces of craftsmanship and commissioned artwork. The Entrance floor is a monochrome mosaic floor in stone, directly inspired by the black and white marble floor at the Place Masséna in Nice.
David Collins Studio have created schemes that are in keeping with the brand and sensitive to the building’s architecture and location. The interiors are considered, with layers of luxurious natural materials and architectural details that reveal themselves upon closer inspection. The choice of materials and colour palette creates the desired ambience, creating spaces that feel at ease with the location and landscape, rather than detracting from the incredible views.
Whilst the hotel is the Studio’s first project in Nice and pared back architecturally, the design is in many ways in keeping with the Studio’s signature elements of colour, texture and detail. A mix of custom and specified furniture was chosen, as well as known and emerging craftspeople, to work within the client’s budget.
“The hotel is set in an iconic location in the French Riviera, an area which historically has inspired a plethora of artists and writers. We took references from the location, creating a contemporary narrative that informed the palette of materials.”
HOW TO VOTE
Like all Design Et Al awards, The International Hotel & Property Awards are not judged by a panel. Shortlisted entries are presented online, and voting is open to industry professionals as well as design Et Al readers, clients and customers.
David Collins Studios would be delighted if you could show your support by voting for them in their category. You can find the link to the voting page below.
Europe Category, Hotel Design - UK - Anantara Nice Plaza Hotel
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