HILTON BARCELONA, SPAIN
The red ceiling sculpture by Jacopo Foggini creates a dramatic contrast to the all-white interior
What part of the design are you most proud of?
I love entering the hotel lobby in the early morning, when daylight is fl ood- ing the 15m-high space.
You are an advocate of Ecotecture. What does this mean? I want to create long-lasting projects that grow old nicely. Of course this means that we have to respect the environment. We follow the philos- ophy of the three zeros: Zero CO2 (CO2-neutral energy production and construction), Zero km (reduced trans- port routes through prefabrication and local materials) and Zero Waste (recy- cling of used materials).
Why is it so important to ensure that architecture is sustainable? Sustainable construction involves aesthetic, economic and technological durability. This means avoiding archi- tectural wounds and using the right materials in the right place, fi nding the right confi guration of the building volume. It means respecting the soul of every place you work on. The solution is different each time. ●
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THE HILTON BARCELONA
The refurbished Hilton Barcelona opened at the beginning of June, fea- turing 289 rooms, 13 suites, the Mosaic restaurant, a fi tness centre, The Vibe Bar and an outdoor terrace. Matteo Thun and Partners were
responsible for all of the public areas, including the multi-functional lobby space. The all-white lobby has been designed to be fl exible so that it can be adapted for a range of events from business meetings to art exhibitions. It features a central bar that can be subdivided with transculent drapes and
which features a dramatic sculpture by Milan based artist, Jacopo Foggini. The Hilton Barcelona is the fi rst Hilton property to be refurbished according to Hilton’s new lobby design guidelines, which are based on the idea that mobile technology means that guests increasingly want to spend time in hotel lobbies. The vision for Hilton’s new lobbies is that they should be multiple use spaces incorporate striking design, access to technology and contemporary food and beverage offerings.
OTHER PROJECTS
Matteo Thun designed the Vigilius Mountain Resort in Italy (left, see Spa Business Issue 4, 2006, p82) and Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh (far left)
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PHOTO: BEPPE RAZO
PHOTO: VIGILIUS MOUNTAIN RESORT
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