Museum in Amsterdam. Wanders took a modern view on Dutch history as his inspiration for this project, and his signature is visible throughout the hotel. To reflect this ‘local flavour’ with the flooring, the Axminster woven area rugs were applied in the lobby, library and in the presidential suite, featuring historical maps, cultural imagery, historic portraits and townscapes, and even André Hazes – a famous singer from the Jordaan district where the hotel is located.
Internationally acclaimed, Dutch designer Marcel Wanders was commissioned for the project, and was tasked with creating an interior design that would reflect the ‘local flavour’. Wanders’ works are part of design collections of museums such as the MoMA in New York, the V&A in London and the Stedelijk
Wilton woven carpet was installed in the guest rooms, and has the typical Marcel Wanders signature with its baroque design, featuring a detailed pattern in black and grey yarn colours. The lobby of the hotel is a large and open area that includes the reception, a passage to the restaurant and basement level, a library, a lobby lounge and a bar. The space needed smart flooring solutions to ensure comfort for its visitors on different levels: a warm atmosphere, pleasant acoustics and distinction of the different functions in the lobby area. The DESSO rugs that were placed here, therefore, not only have a creative function but also a functional value on multiple levels.
Sense of Marble Marble is a timeless material that exudes luxury within any interior. Combining this elegant material with the warmth and comfort of soft carpeting is Tarkett’s Sense of Marble collection. There is a choice of 10 different types of marble, each with its own unique colour and pattern. Available as a printed broadloom carpet or bespoke rug, the series comes in an extensive range of geometric shapes and sizes including circles, triangles, rectangles and hexagons. To learn more about our hospitality carpet collections, go to professionals.tarkett.co.uk or contact us at uksales@tarkett.com.
Hotelier & Hospitality Design
Andaz is a boutique-inspired hotel brand with properties located in lively urban neighbourhoods and leisure destinations. The brand concept is characterised by its progressive style and the clear inspiration from local culture, art and social life: ‘a kaleidoscope of culture’ as Andaz (Hindi for ‘personal style’) calls it. Each Andaz hotel is therefore unique in design, but they all share a friendly attitude and a warm, personal atmosphere.
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