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Hotel des BergesPosted in
Hotels, Design, Interior DesignLocation
Architecture Practice
Jouin Manku AgenciesDetailed Information | |||||
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Project Name | Hotel des Berges | Posted in | Hotels, Design, Interior Design | Location |
4 Rue de Collonges au Mont d'Or 68970 Illhaeusern
France |
Architecture Practice | Jouin Manku Agencies |
The five Junior Suites which are located upstairs all feature seven meter high ceilings, a floor plan of 40 square meters and simple, oversized furnishings; the large beds placed in the very center of the room being the indisputable focal point. All elements, such as the thick oak plank used for the desk and the "monolithic" black stone bathrooms, bring to mind the natural state of things, further exemplified by terraces as well as windows which allow the bright light and enchanting views to flood inside.
Guests are tempted out of their private sanctuaries by the beckoning of the mineral spa on the ground floor, with its relaxing Roman bath-inspired treatments and organic design. In here, the designer's intent was to create a space that looked timeless; as such, each element - such as the suspended dressing tables and smoked glass doors - exists because of its purpose. The only decorative motif is that of an abstract willow branch, which the designers have used as a way to once again reference the property’s natural surroundings, specifically the weeping willow trees that gracefully enrich the spa's grounds.
Each of the three pools - one indoor, one half-in-half-out, and one outdoor - provide a unique experience which can be tailor made to suit individual guest's needs. But the item that perhaps most personifies the entire project is the massive concrete "hot stone." Located in the heart of the relaxation rooms, the sculpture's fluid curves invite guests to embrace its soothing warmth, either by sitting on it or by the simple act of touching it in passing, ultimately reflecting the underlying purpose of Spa des Saules: a welcoming respite and bucolic adventure with a meaningful purpose.