a divine experience


A DIVINE EXPERIENCE


Interview with Conrad Smith, ReardonSmith Architects by Jade Tilley


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t last, The Savoy is back in all its resplendent glory. After closing back in December 2007 the hotel became a project of mystery. The Grande Dame was sorely missed and


remained closed whilst a select team of architects, designers and experts in the field of restoration projects, worked away under the cover of the biggest hotel concept to hit London for a long time. Now, as we enter the festive season with the hotel restored to its former beauty, it has fit seamlessly back into its original landscape and retained the charm and elegance that it has become synonymous with over the years.


I was given the opportunity to talk to the head of the architectural team and the Managing Director of ReardonSmith, Conrad Smith, who very kindly agreed to talk me through the project; from the big scale down to the fine details. Here is what Conrad had to say.


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