Interior designer of Swissôtel Whitefield, offers an insight into working in India.
Name: Andrew Linwood Job Title: Head of Hotel Design Company: Areen Hotel Design
Completed projects in India: Shangri La, Bangalore Crowne Plaza, Gurgaon, Delhi Westin Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh Central Park Residences, Gurgaon, Delhi
Current projects in India: Swissôtel, Bangalore
Swissôtel Whitefield Bengaluru
Swissôtel continues its rapid expansion in India with Swissôtel Whitefield, Bengaluru, slated to open in early 2012.
Strategically located at the entry point of Whitefield, the property will be an integral part of a 559,000ft2
includes restaurants, a shopping mall and entertainment and leisure facilities. The
restaurant, spa and fitness facilities and an executive lounge. The project is being designed as a focal
mixed-use complex that
point where business travellers, tourists and locals can meet up, enjoy fine dining and stay in five-star contemporary chic surroundings. Areen Hotel Design, renowned for their experience of designing for developing
Areen has chosen a bright, bold and distinctly Indian influenced design theme fusing local inspiration with the Swissôtel approach.
project is being developed by Virtuous Retail Limited, a Xander investee company. Swissôtel Whitefield has been designed
by one of India’s principal architecture firms, the multi award-winning RSP Design Consultants, with interior design by Areen Hotel Design. The newbuild hotel will have 151 rooms including a Presidential Suite, outdoor dining, a rooftop bar, an all-day-dining
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markets, have chosen a bright, bold and distinctly Indian influenced design theme, fusing local inspiration with the Swissôtel approach. The sophisticated design extends to the roof, where Areen have created a destination rooftop pool and Skylounge Bar with views overlooking the city. Swissôtel is also developing a 240-room
hotel in Gurgaon that will be its third property in India.
Do you see any design trends emerging in Indian hotels? The Indian domestic market is booming and Indians aspire to an international lifestyle; thus a less ethnic style with a more corporate interior in business hotels.
What do you like about working in India? The varied culture and regional cuisines, as well as the politeness and ubiquity of the English language.
What is the biggest challenge to working in India? The lack of infrastructure makes travelling around difficult.
What tips can you offer others for success in the region? Be there as often as possible.
PROJECT DETAILS
Developer: Virtuous Retail Limited Operator: Swissôtel Architect: RSP Design Consultants Interior Design: Areen Hotel Design
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