Ff&e sofitel public areas book (p p)

FF&E PROPOSAL

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SOFITEL LUXURY HOTELS’ CULTURE

CONTENTS.

FRENCH SOUL MEETS QATARI TRADITIONS

RECEPTION AND MAIN ENTRANCE CONCEPT: ART OF FORMS FF&E

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36 CORRIDORS AND LIFT LOBBIES FF&E VISUALS

CLUB MILLESIME: VIP LOUNGE FF&E VISUALS

54 PRAYER ROOM AND ABLUTION FF&E VISUALS

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AUTHENTIC LUXURY HOTELS WITH A FRENCH SOUL

THE CULTURE

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A VISION OF FRENCH ELEGANCE “ART DE RECEVOIRE” AND NOBLE HOTELLERIE “SAVOIR-FAIRE” THAT ECHOES FRENCH TRADITION, WITH A VISION THAT STATES AT THE HEART OF LUXURY LIE HUMAN RELATIONS.

SOFITEL AND ITS AMBASSADORS LINK THE WORLD WITH FRENCH ELEGANCE ACROSS A COLLECTION OF UNIQUE ADDRESSES OFFERING THEIR GUESTS AND PARTNERS A PERSONALIZED SERVICE ENRICHED WITH EMOTION, PERFORMANCE AND A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE.

LIFE IS MAGNIFIQUE

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PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

THE ART OF

FRANCE

LIFE IS PRECISION

LIFE IS SENSATION

LIFE IS RELATION

METISSAGE

ESSENCE OF PLAISIR

QATAR

BLENDING

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

DELIGHT

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SYMBOLIZING FRENCH “ART DE VIVRE” WITH A QATARI

FLAIR

SOFITEL’S ‘PUBLIC AREAS’ ARE WIDELY OPEN

THE AIM IS TO ‘SET THE SCENE’ FOR THE IDEA OF HOSPITALITY AND WELCOME, TO IMAGINE

TO ALL, AREAS WHERE PEOPLE CAN PASS

THE SETTING FOR ALL THESE MEETINGS AND HUMAN INTERACTIONS, IN SUCH A WAY THAT

THROUGH OR MEET UP. AREAS WHERE

THE VISITORS WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE LINKS WITH PEOPLE AS SUCCESSFULLY AS IF THEY

TWO KINDS OF GUESTS ARE TO BE FOUND:

WERE AT HOME, WHILE KEEPING ALWAYS IN MIND THAT THE PERFECT WELCOME DOES NOT

THOSE WHO, FAR FROM HOME AND FAMILIAR

DEPEND SOLELY ON PHYSICAL FACTORS LINKED TO THE LAYOUT OR DESIGN OF THE SPACE,

SURROUNDINGS, ARE STAYING IN THE HOTEL

BUT ALSO ON THE ‘LIFE’ WHICH ANIMATES THE PLACE AND WHICH WILL FORGE A BOND, A

AND THOSE WHO ARE VISITING – FOR A

RELATIONSHIP OF AN INEXPLICABLE PSYCHIC NATURE BETWEEN THE HOST WHO RECEIVES

MEETING, OR A SPECIAL EVENT.

AND THE GUEST WHO IS ACCOMMODATED.

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A UNIQUE JOURNEY OF STRIKING JUXTAPOSITIONS OF DOHA’S LANDSCAPE OF RICH CULTURE AGAINST SOFITEL’S VISION OF COMBINING THE MODERNITY OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND THE GRAND TRADITION OF LUXURY HOTELS.

THE RECEPTION AND MAIN ENTRANCE

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EACH SOFITEL IS AN INVITATION TO DISCOVER ANOTHER CULTURE AWASH IN THE FRENCH “ART DE VIVRE”.

EXPERIENCE FRANCE’S RICH HERITAGE WHILE INDULGING IN QATAR’S INFAMOUS GENEROSITY AND DISTINCT TRADITIONS. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A UNIQUE JOURNEY WHILE DICOVERING A FUSION OF BOTH CIVILIZATIONS.

ART OF FORMS

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THE CONTRAST OF FRANCE’S HAUSSMANN-ERA’S ARCHITECTURE AMIDST THE UNIQUE STRUCTURES OF QATAR IS AS STRIKING AS THE WIDER JUXTAPOSITION OF OLD AND NEW FOUND THROUGHOUT DOHA. JUXTAPOSING THE VERTICALITY SHAPED BY QATARI ELEMENTS, ARTWORKS, ARCHITECTURE, AND ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY AGAINST THE UNIQUE FORMAT OF THE COUNTRY’S LAYERS; INTERPRETING AND TRANSFORMING EXTERNAL INSPIRATION TO THE FORMATION OF THE FURNITURE, MAKING IT AS AN IMPORTANT ARTPIECES WITHIN THE SPACE. THE LANGUAGE OF VERTICALITY AND HORIZONTALITY JUXTAPOSITION FORM A LANDSCAPE WITHIN THE HOTEL.

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DESIGN ELEMENTS

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ZONING

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RECEPTION ENTRANCE ELEMENTS ARE CREATED AS BASIS FOR FURNITURE AND TAKES FORM AS SCULPTURAL PIECE OF ART. THIS IS WHERE THE LIFESTYLE THAT THE HOTEL BRAND IS EXPRESSED THROUGH ART, AS A PIVOTAL MASTERPIECE.

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A FUSION OF QATAR’S RECOGNITION OF ART IN HISTORY, CALLIGRAPHY IS CONSIDERED AS THE QUINTESSENTIAL ART FORM OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD. IT IS CULTURALLY AND SPIRITUALLY REGARDED AS THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF GOD’S MESSAGE.

THULUTH, AS ONE OF THE WIDELY KNOWN AND USED CALLIGRAPHY, TOUCHES THE PRINCIPLES OF SOFITEL’S IDENTITY, A BALANCED PROPORTION OF BOTH CULTURES.

WITH A CHARACTERISTIC OF HARMONIOUS SYMMETRY, GRACEFUL AND FLUID LINES, THESE HAS BEEN THE MAIN ELEMENTS USED ON INTERPRETING THE ART FORMS INTO THE ARCHITECTURAL ASPECT OF DESIGN, AN APPARENT REFLECTION ON THE FURNITURE FORMS.

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A modern circular on-board LED lighting system, adjustable and dimmable, in black powdercoated finish. The essence of timeless elegance that is both subtle and pretty.

CHANDELIER

Bespoke lounge chair in cinnamon brown leather finish with polished dark bronze stainless steel base finish.

LOUNGE CHAIR

PLANTER

A bespoke abstract floral painting, in Cold Pressed Heavy Bound Artist Paper, framed (Black Frame Matte)

ARTWORK

COFFEE TABLE

Bespoke circular coffee table in gold metallic lacquered finish with built-in LED light.

Extra large modern outdoor planter with built-in water reservoir, fibre cement material in grey finish.

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Morano glass light fixtures that consists of different beige toned glass peices. Placed in different hights to give sense of motion.

CHANDELIER

RECEPTION DESK

Bespoke reception desk in white and gold metallic lacquered finish with geometric curvilinear form.

The Art of Movement

AN INTERPRETATION OF WIND MOVEMENT AS A DYNAMIC ART FORM, WITH THE REFINEMENT OF FLUID FORMS AND GEOMETRICAL REPRESENTATION OF WIND BLOWING, MANIFESTED THROUGH THE SPACE BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY.

A RELATIONSHIP OF QATAR’S DESERTIC LANDSCAPE TO HUMAN’S VISUAL PERCEPTION.

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BUILT-IN SEATING

Bespoke seating with built-in seatrest in grey leather upholstery, white lacquered finish for structural base.

LOUNGE CHAIR

Bespoke round coffee table with 2 different sizes, in black tinted glass top and black powdercoated stainless steel base finish.

Bespoke lounge chair in black full grain leather finish with black powdercoated stainless steel base finish.

COFFEE TABLE

RUG

Machine tufted grey rug in wool and viscose finish.

Design as per visual.

BAR STOOL Bespoke round coffee table in black tinted glass top and black powdercoated stainless steel base finish.

Cantilevered s-shaped bar stool in polypropylene compact finish.

Ergonomically shaped to ensure utmost functionality and comfort.

COFFEE TABLE

ACCESSORIES

Bespoke curvilinear coffee table in polished white carrara marble tabletop and base finish.

COFFEE TABLE

Modern geometric shaped table accessories in gold finish. Design as per visual.

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COFFEE TABLE

SOFA BENCH

Modern curved bench with padded backrest in cinammon brown leather upholstery, with black painted tubular steel and steel profile.

Coffee table in glossy black laquered finish with with built-in LED lights, to the base.

Display unit in high gold metallic laquered with dark grey laquered acompanied by built-in lights.

Task chair upholstered in brown eco-leather with four star wheel base in chrome finish.

RECEPTION TASK CHAIR

gloss finish base LED

DISPLAY TABLE

Symbols of Qatar

A SYMBOLIC REPRESENTATION OF QATAR’S

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RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY.

UNCOVERING THE CULTURAL LINK BETWEEN QATAR’S HISTORIC EXPRESSIONS WITH SOFITEL’S NOTION.

ARTWORK

Bespoke metal artwork in black powdercoated finish, representing the 5 historic symbols of Qatar.

ARMCHAIR

Bespoke armchair in charcoal black full grain leather upholstery with black powdercoated metal base finish.

Extra large modern outdoor planter with built-in water reservoir, fibre cement material in grey finish. Supported with black powdercoated metal base.

PLANTER

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THE CORRIDOR JOURNEY, A KEY TO THE GUEST EXPERIENCE.

THE CORRIDORS

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CORRIDORS

The art is a part of the identity of the hotel, integrating it to the architecture, design and concept, making it the intellectual soul of the hotel. it entails the story of the space.

Richard serra artwork inspired abstract wall painting in acrylic paint on canvas. Design as per visual

WALL PAINTING

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KNOWN AS SOFITEL’S EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, CLUB MILLÉSIME DELIVERS A SEAMLESS LUXURY EXPERIENCE FROM CHECK-IN TO CHECK-OUT. OFFERING AN EXCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT, THE NAME “MILLÉSIME” REFERS TO AN EXCEPTIONAL WINE HARVEST.

THE CLUB MILLÉSIME

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CLUB MILLESIME BOASTING OF AN ELEGANT RECEPTION AREA, PRIVATE LIBRARY, LOUNGE, WINE STATION AND INTIMATE MEETING SPACES. BUSINESS AND LEISURE TRAVELERS ALIKE ARE PAMPERED WITH THE FRENCH ART DE RECEVOIR WITH THE RICH SELECTION OF FOOD, WINE, AND ART. ENJOY FINE DINING FROM THE CLUB’S SURROUNDING BALCONY THAT PRESENTS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE BUSTLING CITYSCAPE AND THE STUNNING WEST BAY WITH ITS ICONIC SUNSETS.

THE CLUB MILLÉSIME LOUNGE IS AN HOMAGE TO THE ‘ART DE VIVRE’, HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND IMPECCABLE SERVICE THAT SOFITEL HAS BECOME RENOWNED FOR.

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Bespoke grey powder coated bookshelves.

HANGING BOOKSHELVES

TABLE LAMP

Cream suede leather upholstery with white powder coated swivel base.

White shade with gold and black powder coated base.

ARMCHAIR

TRAY

SOFA

Bespoke handmade 100% Suede leather patchwork rug.

RUG

Square tray in MDF with oak veneer.

Cream leather sofa with chrome coated base.

CURTAINS SHEER

CURTAINS

Cantilevered s-shaped bar stool Calacatta marble top supported COFFEE BAR in polypropylene compact finish. by a glossy chrome plated metal Ergonomically shaped to ensure TABLE STOOL structure.

utmost functionality and comfort.

Ceiling-to-floor curtains in sheer fabric finish.

Ceiling-to-floor curtains in tan fabric finish for maximum privacy.

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PENDANT LIGHT

Geometric shaped pendant LED lamp in gold powder coated chrome finish.

Armchair in polyethylene fibre interlacing joined by natural abaca on wooden legs.

FLOOR LAMP

ARMCHAIR

CHAISE LONGUE

SIDE TABLE

Beveled glass backpanted in black glossy finish on nickelplated vertical steel rods.

White glossy finish lamp shade on linear polyethylene base.

Curved multi-ply wood covered in white leather upholstery on light wood feet.

ACCESSORY

Clear blue tinted organic shaped glass vase.

VASE

CONSOLE TABLE

Black marquina marble top on epoxy powder painted solid iron.

White glossy ceramic vase supported with metal black rods.

Flat LED lights on a gold chrome back suspended with black chrome rods.

PENDANT LIGHT

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FLOOR LAMP

Concave cream leather upholstery with oak open pore wood legs.

Round dining table in clear glass top with an intelaced wooden base.

DINING TABLE

ARMCHAIR

MOOOI horse lamp - PVC viscose laminate shade, a metal frame structure and polyester horse.

TABLE LAMP

BUILT-IN SEATING

ARMCHAIR

A concave brown leather upholstery with oak wood open pore smoked painted base.

White shade with gold and black powder coated base.

Circular seating sofa in cream leather high density foam upholstery and beech wood table top.

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CLUB MILLESIME MEETING ROOM

a haven for both business and leisure travellers. Discover a home away from home, where luxury is the key essence. a place Designed for social gatherings or executive meetings. Club MillÊsime supports guests’ technical and digital needs with up-to-date products and services.

reflecting sofitel’s commitment to the contemporary and refined lifestyle concept, providing a comfortable space designed for exclusive life experiences

PENDANT LIGHT

LED tubular branching hanging lamp in a gold chrome finish

CURTAINS

Ceiling-to-floor curtains in royal blue fabric finish for maximum privacy.

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CURTAINS SHEER

White shade on a rectangular hollow metal rods structure.

Circular wenge-stained oak wooden top on a “branch” legs structure painted in Pewter color with satin finish.

TABLE

TASK CHAIR

High back office chair in offwhite leather upholstery on a swivel black powder coated base.

FLOOR LAMP

Ceiling-to-floor curtains in sheer fabric finish.

ARTWORK

TABLE LAMP

Cylindrical column lamp features a natural dutch silver tones of color supported with stainless steel finish. Drum shade in ivory white color.

Borderless monorchromatic sea waves portrait artwork in premium giclee print, acid-free textured watercolor paper.

Design as per visual.

MODULAR SOFA

Bespoke modular sofa in neutral fabric upholstery accentuated with dark indigo fabric color, with vertical tufting back fix cushion. Wrapped in memory foam padding. Extruded aluminum frame with cast aluminum joint fittings steel base

COFFEE TABLE

SIDE TABLE

Circular side table with white carrara marble top fitted to a brushed brass steel base.

COFFEE TABLE

Circular small coffee table with white carrara marble top fitted to a gold color chrome criss-cross steel base.

rectangular coffee table with clear glass top and charcoal grey powder coated steel base.

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A ROUTE TO SOUL SEARCHING AND PURIFICATION.

THE ABLUTION & PRAYER ROOM

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ABLUTION & PRAYER ROOM WITH DESCRIPTION OF PARADISE MENTIONING ADORNED GARDENS WHEREIN RIVERS FLOW, WE KNOW THAT WATER WILL ALSO BENEFIT US IN THE AFTERLIFE, THUS REINFORCING ITS IMPORTANCE TO MANKIND.

THE MENTION OF RAIN, FOUNTAINS AND RIVERS POUR THROUGH THE PAGES OF QUR’AN AS A SYMBOL OF ALLAH’S (SWT) BENEVOLENCE TO MANKIND.

Bespoke book stand with timber body structure in walnut finish.

QUR’AN BOOK STAND

Bespoke spherical shape shade pendant lamp in clear pristal glass finish, with metallic body in satin chrome finish.

WALL LAMP

Bespoke spherical shape shade pendant lamp in clear pristal glass finish, with metallic body in satin chrome finish.

PENDANT LAMP

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Maze Tower, level 8 – Office 801

The Pearl

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Sheikh Zayed Road

Doha

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