PROJECT ORANGE
forms an extension to the bar itself – a great place to sit, enjoy a drink and catch Based in London, architects and designers Project Orange have worked
all the comings and goings.” extensively in the hotel and leisure sector and have most recently
The restaurant likewise plays with ideas of openness and enclosure – the completed the i-bar in Bangalore and the Park Hotel Mumbai for Park
three distinct rooms being again lined with dining booths and divided by Hotels India. Both projects reached the final of the FX international design
rotating oak mobiles – dynamic screens which diners can spin to open up sneaky awards (London 2008). Other recent hotel work includes Farnham Estate
views into the neighbouring booth, or close to provide total privacy. Each of the in County Cavan, Ireland, for Raddisson SAS, myhotel Chelsea in London,
three rooms has a pair of oak refectory tables as the centrepiece above which Chiswick Moran Hotel in London and Eynsham Hall in Oxford.
hang large, feature pendants made to Project Orange’s bespoke design. www.projectorange.com
The bold, graphic theme extends to the bedroom floors, which use near
black wall panelling juxtaposed with one of two bedroom colour schemes; THE DELUXE GROUP
canary yellow and lime green. Again, the carpet is a bespoke design by Project The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a very fine example of The Deluxe Group’s ability
Orange, combining a bold ‘F’ motif into a deco-inspired pattern reminiscent of a to work alongside esteemed companies such as Gilbert Ash and Project
Greek key motif. The bathrooms reduce to a monochrome palette, with black and Orange to create fit-out craftsmanship perfectly in line with the overall
white mosaic tiling set against a giant expanse of mirror. Nearly every bedroom vision for a project.
offers a view direct from the bed to the Belfast hills beyond the city. Established over 40 years ago, The Deluxe Group has built up a reputation
The eighth floor is home to a slick penthouse (believed to be the only two- to rival any international fit-out company having worked for world-
bedroom penthouse in the whole of Northern Ireland) and six ‘studio suites’ renowned clients such as Disney, The QE2, as well as Middle Eastern
boasting fabulous open plan layouts where the bedroom flows through into Palaces showcasing unrivalled specialist joinery and intricate paint
the bathroom past a floor to ceiling wall of windows, with a free standing bath, finishes.
double walk in shower and a dressing area. It was the specialist joinery capabilities that set the Deluxe Group apart
Two boardrooms (East and West) are located on the top floor; these are from its competitors for The Fitzwilliam project; the ability to build the
vaulted, naturally lit spaces that enjoy some of the best views in Belfast. The majority of the specialist joinery in their Portadown factory meant that
large corner-sited Assembly Room, the largest function room in the hotel, offers the team could deliver the project on agreed timescale and on budget.
unparalleled views looking both to the city and towards the hills. From the outset the brief was clear, this was to be the most-cutting edge
The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a striking addition to Belfast’s vibrant hotel scene fit-out and finish in Belfast, to-date. The Deluxe team worked closely and
and Project Orange are to be congratulated on a bold, beautifully-designed exactly to the brief from Project Orange and Gilbert Ash, to ensure that
hotel. Vincent is, clearly, more than happy; “Project Orange were a total pleasure the specialist joinery and fit-out was the perfect complement for the
to work with – creative and professional in equal measure. I would love to work spectacular design and overall vision for the hotel. Over a period of twelve
with them again – just need to find the next project!” weeks, a team of twenty strong professionals completed specialist joinery
High praise is also due to the fit-out specialists, The Deluxe Group, who have throughout the hotel, including the stunning reception area, Michelin Star
expertly brought Project Orange’s interior design to life. Vincent concludes; restaurant, Menu, and contemporary bar area.
“The Deluxe Group were brought in by the main contractor and also did a very The diversity of The Deluxe Group and their ability to adapt their skill base
good job, delivering quality work on budget and on time. I am thrilled with the to suit any given project is what has ensured their success. The group has
outcome. The finished design exudes a quiet stylish confidence, which is both recently grown the retail fit-outside of the business by 30 per cent in the
unique, yet very Fitzwilliam.” • last year, recognising that the international retail market is on the cusp
The Fitzwilliam Hotel. Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR of large-scale growth. The company also plans to grow its base in County
Tel: 02890 311588 www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com Armagh by 35,000 square foot in the next three years to accommodate
Designers Project Orange +44 (0)20 7566 0410 their rising influx of contracts.
Fit-out The Deluxe Group 02838 330468 www.thedeluxegroup.com
Main Contractor Gilbert Ash 02890 664334
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