PROJECT GALLERY
CONNECTING CITIES THROUGH DESIGN
The newly-opened Radisson Blu Mall of America (MOA) features stunning interiors by British designer Graven Images. Inspired by its unique retail environment; the character and history of its location in Bloomington, Minnesota and the European design influence, integral to its parent brand’s DNA, the space provides an enhanced experience, taking the brand’s reputation for pushing design boundaries one step further and demonstrating its parent company’s great energy and ambition. The result is a considered interpretation of context, which stays true to the design- led ethos behind Radisson Blu. The Radisson Blu MOA greets shoppers with the dramatic vision of the feature Krion wall, which forms the backdrop to the entire first and second floor lobby spaces. Krion, produced by Porcelanosa in Spain, is by its nature a crisp material with a lustre akin to porcelain. For the Radisson Blu MOA, bespoke individual panels have been modelled into a massive multi-faceted sculptural installation, which references a cool, pristine shopping bag and serves a similar function, setting the tone for the brand and also protecting and concealing the goods within. Graven Images’ designs for the interiors of Radisson Blu MOA were uniquely influenced by their response to the character and topography of Minneapolis. One of their very first design moves was to propose the introduction of a linking bridge on the front elevation of the courtyard adjacent to the reception. This was inspired by the skyway system that runs throughout Minneapolis, connecting most city buildings to allow the public to walk undercover in the harsh winter months. The MOA skyway serves a similar purpose, managing the flow of people within the hotel during its busiest periods. A double helix DNA pattern, acknowledging Minneapolis and St Paul’s unique status as ‘The Twin Cities’, is the inspiration behind the carpet pattern in both the main and junior ballrooms.
idtmagazine.co.uk | Interior Design Today | 19
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