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Above: Rica Rock City Hotel
exteriors as well as wonderful interiors. This adds something to the local area as well as to our clients,” says Schjetlein. NSW design hotels with three principles in mind, they do not merely seek to create standard bedrooms and an ordinary dining area, but strive to create designs which are not only functional, but also interesting and enjoyable. “Of course it is crucial that the hotel functions well logistically and that the staff can go about their business in peace without disturbing the guests. However, we
want the guests of our designed hotels to enjoy it beyond the traditional sleeping and eating function that they have. The hotels that we design serve a further purpose, they add to their surroundings a standard that was previously not reached and connect to the local community,” says Schjetlein. With returning clients, the designs are a true success story The fact that NSW’s clients return and hire them for subsequent projects is a testament to their expertise.
“One of the many things that our clients appreciate is that we design according to the local environment. As such, we make the most out of natural sunlight and other elements from nature. This is not only about taking responsibility for our environment, but it is also one of the best ways to create a design that adds to people’s stay. In this spirit, we work very much with windows and adapt and tailor them to each perspective of the building. Some will be smaller and some will be bigger, but we always ensure that guests are able to connect with the outside world through their hotel bedroom window,” says Schjetlein.
Photo: Rica
NSW’s design will not only be admired by present and future generations for lifetimes, they will never go unnoticed, making the thrill of staying in a hotel designed by NSW impossible to resist.
For more information, please visit: www.nsw.no
Rica Airport Hotel - Stavanger
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