MILANO | ASPEN | CHICAGO
chiara santini - owner of MRIC & thehautestudioexperiences PROFILE Design leader, Architect and Contractor with over 15 years of experience driving artistic interior architectural design for high end construction/renovation. Demonstrated track record of creative solution design using available materials and local flare. Persuasive communicator, balancing relationships with stakeholders, partners, clients, and contractors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2020 – present Mountain Resort Interiors & Construction now SantiniStudio Aspen, CO, USA. Interior Design. Owner and founder. 2019 – present thehautestudio now SantiniStudio Chicago, IL, USA. Interior Design. Owner and founder. 2014 – 2019 SCB Chicago, IL, USA. Architecture, Planning, Interior Design. Associate Principal - Design Director Interior design leader focus on finding creative solutions for residential and hospitality projects. Striving to bring bright solutions for new constructions and renovation projects. 2011 – 2014 d+acollaborative Chicago, IL Interior Design, Graphic and Marketing Studio. Co-owner and Co-Founder, Interior Design Principal 2010– 2011 LUMINAIRE Chicago,IL,USA. High End Furniture Showroom. Kitchen & Bathrooms Designer, Sales Associate Designer and architect for Kitchens and Bathrooms, helping clients finding the right solution and furniture for their environment.
2004 – 2010 STUDIO LISSONI ASSOCIATI Milan, Italy Senior Interior Architect Led teams of designers and architects to develop multiple domestic and international new construction and renovation projects, supervising from concept through construction. Coordinated project stages and ensured on time submittals. Liaised with contractors and clients both in Italy and abroad. Prepared specification packages for furnishings and FF&E palettes. Supervised construction on-site, supplying solutions for change order management and suggesting available resources.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
2002 – 2004 STUDIO PROGETTARE E COSTRUIRE Milan, Italy Junior Architect Directed preconstruction processes including permit application process, concept design, and client proposal presentations and negotiations. Supported a team of architects in multi-stage drafting and design. Negotiated terms with contractors and developed a honed focus on interior details and finishes.
March 2019 CREA Awards. Architect of the year (SCB). Chicago, IL USA.
1999, 2002 ENTE FIERA RIMINI Rimini, Italy Co-designed and constructed multiple art exhibitions for this elite multifunctional business/office space. Prepared interior flow-through patterns for visitors to enable optimized artwork visibility. Collaborated with artists to determine requirements for set-up, maintenance, and lighting.
EDUCATION Master of Interior Architecture and Design, cum laude Politecnico di Milano & Scuola Politecnica del Design, Milan, Italy Graduate Level Diploma di Laurea in Architecture Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, SketchUp, Bluebeam LANGUAGES Fluent in Italian and English. Basic French. AWARDS
November 2018 Gnaa Awards Nashville. Best Clubhouse design. Project: 505 Church, Nashville, TN USA. October 2018 Camme Awards Chicago. Best Model Studio. Project: 465 N Park, Chicago, IL USA. Camme Awards Chicago. Best Interior Lobby and Amenities Renovation. Project: Eugenie Terrace, Chicago, IL USA. Febraury 2018 Cre Awards Denver. Residential Development of the year. Project: Country Club Tower II and III, Denver, CO USA. April 2017 Red Award. IIDA Chicago. Best Multi-Unit Housing Design. Project: Marquee at Block 37, Chicago, IL USA. March 2017 CREA Chicago. Residential Development of the year. Project: Marquee at Block 37, Chicago, IL USA. March 2011 Wallpaper Magazine. Top Five Hotel Design. Project: Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem, ISRAEL.
select work - private residences
Private Townhouse Aspen, CO | In Progress
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KITCHEN
Private Villa
Bannockburn, IL | In Progress
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KITCHEN
Private Villas Development Tucson, AZ | In Progress
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VILLA TYPE E
Private Apartment Chicago, IL | 2021
KITCHEN VIEW
POWDER ROOM
MASTER BATHROOM
Penthouse Club Room Chicago,IL | 2018
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KITCHEN
Private Apartment Chicago,IL | 2017
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LIVING AREA
select work - residential
KITCHEN
MASTER BEDROOM
Private Penthouse Chicago,IL | 2017
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KITCHEN
DINING
MASTER BATHROOM
Private Apartment Milan, Italy | 2011
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LIVING
Private Villa
Monza, Italy | 2009
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STRUCTURE DETAILS
LIVING+STAIRCASE
DINING+LIVING
Private Villa
Verona, Italy | 2008
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LIVING OVERVIEW
Duplex Apartment Tel Aviv | 2008
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STAIRCASE DETAIL
Private Penthouse Tel Aviv | 2007
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INTERNAL STAIRCASE
Private House Lake Como | 2006
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DINING
LIVING
MASTER BEDROOM
select work - residential
The Crossing - In progress Dallas,TX
The of
design of the site
the Crossing came after a deep analysis and a profound marketing research.
The crossing is situated a busy intersection and yet in a strategic location. Close to downtown, on the way to Dallas main airport, at doorstep of restaurants and especially of the Kathy trail, the building has all the numbers to become one of the favorite apartment living in Dallas. Out of the buys streets the Crossing wants to offer a quiet, serene and sophisticated space where people can feel really home while enjoying all the possibilities that the 21st Century has to offer. The Lobby Interior Canopy wants to connects with the exterior roads and lead your way home. Calm and luminous the theme of the lobby continue on the main Amenity level and the public corridors. The main motive shifts only on the roof deck, where a moody and sophisticated sky lounge is the background for the uninterrupted city views.
PROJECT CREDITS: chiara santini as Design Director while at SCB | images © SCB
MAIN AMENITY LEVEL PLAN
The Fifth - In Progress Des Moine,IA
The Fifth Residential was design with a really minimalistic concept in mind. The owners, passionate art collectors, want to make sure that Art has a big part in this project. To make their vision come through, the design approach is similar to the design of a Museum. White walls are just a canvas where art can be displayed and be part of the experience. The tone is set as soon as you enter in the lobby, and it goes all the way to the 40th floor where you can find the main Amenity space. The art is the absolute protagonist, but yet the design make you feel welcome and at ease. All the details have been carefully pondered to carry the tone of solemnity and sophistication given by collection, and still there is a balance of tones and given from the woods and stones selected for this
through the art warmth project.
Like in all humans life there is a little struggle between the tension to reach the ultimate beauty and the balance of our daily life.
PROJECT CREDITS: chiara santini as Design Director while at SCB | images © SCB
LOBBY
LOUNGE AREA
PALETTE
Hanover RiverOaks Houston,TX | 2020
Developed by Hanover Company Hanover RiverOaks is a high-rise tower located in the heart of River Oaks, Houston that features an elevated resort-style pool, private fitness center and designated pet park. Hanover River Oaks features new luxury apartment homes with one of a kind amenities set in the city of Houston. Pet friendly abundant living spaces which include large gourmet kitchens, high ceilings, spacious bedrooms, and designer spa-like bathrooms.
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LOBBY
HUB50HOUSE - Awarded Best Clubhouse Design Boston,MA | 2019
Hub50House is a new residential tower in Boston, MA. The 38 stories building aim to redefine the urban lifestyle. Towering above The Hub on Causeway, a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem, the residents will enjoy luxury units offering panoramic city & water views and unparalleled amenities, as well as exclusive and unique member benefits. The amenity-rich program offers residents three separate amenity floors. Located of the fifth floor is the “woof deck,” a large, elevated dog park that is protected from the elements as it is located beneath the cantilever of the tower. The 15th floor features a vast array of amenities from a fitness center to a small business center with meeting spaces, from social lounges and coffee bar, to party rooms with fully equipped kitchen. The space is completed by a game and media room. Rounding out the amenity program is a sky-lounge on the 38th floor and rooftop pool and sun deck. The design balance the Boston sophistication with the Industrial feeling of the Boston Garden area. All the details are carefully studied and accent of black metal sheets are integrated and interconnected with precious stones. Hub50House
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MAIN AMENITY PLAN
LOBBY
ELEVATOR LOBBY/ CAFE’ SEATING
PARTY ROOM
QUIET LOUNGE
LOUNGE AREA
COFFEE AREA
THE PARAGON Chicago,IL | 2019
The Paragon is a 48 story residential tower in Chicago’s South Loop. The building features a lavish, full-floor amenity deck above the parking levels with an outdoor pool, lounge, and gatherings spaces. An exterior lawn space is located on top of the building, providing residents with bird’s eye views in all directions. The pillar of the design concept were air and light: like the architecture that wants to represent a Chinese lantern illuminating Chicago skyline the 7th floor amenities spaces want to be a comfortable space for residents to hang out and socialize. Among those amenities a co-working space to give the opportunity to residents to work and play without leaving the building. Slightly darker tones appear at the sky lounge on the 47th floor, that not only feature a lounge in the sky, a full kitchen party room and a state of the art business center, but also a winter garden with a biowall that face a beautiful garden in the clouds. Paragon was truly designed to be a beacon of possibilities.
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SKY LOUNGE
CONCEPTUAL RENDERING
SKY LOUNGE VIEW
CONCEPTUAL RENDERING
LOUNGE VIEW
5252
Chicago,IL | 2019
5252 is located in the heart of Hyde Park. Close to the lake and the parks is the perfect location if you want to be in the city but enjoy all the perks of a more relaxed life. The design concept starts of the building and all
from the
the historic location surrounding amenities.
Hyde Park has that vintage feeling that takes you back to the former glory. The design wants to embrace and emphasize that. Deep colors and textures are the motif that brings visitors from the Lobby to the tiky bar (inspired by an old tiki bar on the property) on the roof deck. The dramatic new apartments at 5252 make an impression with distinctive finishes, high ceilings and spacious open floor plans. 5252 throws you back to that glamour and cozy atmosphere of the 1920s and it is the perfect place if you want to live in a serene and luxurious place.
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LOBBY
LOUNGE AREA
PARTY ROOM
LIBRARY
ELEVATOR LOBBY
465 North Park Chicago,IL | 2018
465 North Park is a 54-story apartment tower located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The interior design focuses on spaces that engage with the city still offering a break from that same city. A neutral palette creates a sense of timeless elegance throughout the building. Inspired by the textures of the urban fabric, different materials create a multitude of layers, yet are quieted by their tonal uniformity. Natural materials such as wood and stone are used in response to the city’s influence, using straight lines, grid patterns, and clean geometries in their arrangement. The two-story lobby doubles as a large resident lounge, seamlessly connecting to the neighborhood and activating the block through floor-to-ceiling glass. The design for the lounge mimics the style of a hotel lobby by offering a variety of seating styles and clusters. A beautiful sculptural floating stair leads to an open mezzanine, offering a complementary coffee bar, co-working space and the building’s leasing office. Located on the sixth floor, the main amenity level remains connected to the energy of the city with a large outdoor deck nestled within the surrounding urban context. The hustle and bustle of the city fades away on the 38th floor, which features a smaller, quieter sky lounge with terrace. As designers we helped commissioning several original pieces of art to create distinction throughout the community spaces. Worth mentioning a large sculpture inspired by the building’s leaf-like floor plan is composed of hundreds of acrylic leaves and hangs from the ceiling in the main lounge on the amenity floor, creating an “Instagrammable” moments. PROJECT CREDITS: chiara santini as Design Director while at SCB | images © SCB
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ELEVATE
Chicago,IL | 2018
Located in the northern Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Elevate is a 10-story, mixed-use luxury building with 191 residential units in its tower, 150 parking spaces at its base, and 16,000 square feet of retail at ground level. Organized as a courtyard building,the design concept uses modern materials to bring a fresh new look while still respecting the scale and character of the neighborhood. With two distinctive amenity floors, the terrace and the club, Elevate provides a luxurious package to prospective tenants both young and old. Such amenities on the club floor include a fitness/yoga room, club room, business center, and conference room. The terrace offers a rooftop pool, fire pit, and a park/green space. The rooftop provides residents with unobstructed views towards downtown Chicago. .
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EUGENIE TERRACE Chicago, IL | 2017
This 4,000-square-foot interior renovation at Eugenie Terrace challenged the design in converting a previously dated and dark lobby into a bright, open space that greets residents as they enter their home. By moving the new reception desk from the back wall to be closer to the entrance, the desk is now more visible and welcoming to residents. The space has also been revitalized by adding added custom millwork, new flooring, and seating in the lobby. The walls and columns are now clad in wood, which helps to brighten the space. An art piece and a grand chandelier were installed in the elevator core, which further modernizes the entryway. In addition to the lobby the renovation consisted in the sky lounge, located on the 44th floor, to include new modern furniture. The millwork and lighting was also updated to accentuate the open lounge space. Eugenie Terrace is an unique building at the hearth of Lincoln Park. With the design we just wanted to be able to bring the building back to the original splendor.
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LOBBY DETAIL
ELEVATOR LOBBY
MAILROOM
505 Nashville - Awarded Best Amenity Design Nashville,TN | 2017
505 is a 45-story residential tower located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. The design for the community spaces throughout the building was influenced by 505’s location in “music city” with subtle musical references including curved wood ceilings imitating a guitar, staggered linear lighting echoing piano keys, and geometric pendant lights hung in a rhythmic manner, suggesting the notion of music notes. It was not forgotten though, that this building will be home for many people. So if there is a subtle reference to the music city, upon entering the building, the residents can transition from the vibrancy and activity of downtown into a calm, serene oasis. This sense of respite emanates from Asian-infused design elements throughout the lobby, including an interior bamboo garden. All the spaces in the project wanted really to create balance and harmony fro people to be able to live life fully and appreciate every moment.
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LOUNGE
The Sinclair
Chicago,IL | 2017
The Sinclair is a 596,000-square-foot, 35-story, mixed-use retail complex in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, sited adjacent to a major public transit station. The tower includes 390 apartments, ranging from 500-square-foot studios to 1,700-squarefoot, three-bedroom units, as well as 2,000 - 2,400- squarefoot, three and four-bedroom penthouse units on the 35th floor. The building’s amenity program features a 10,000-square-foot floor of high-end spaces such as an outside pool deck, grill terrace, and a dog park. The building’s interior design targets a sophisticated, young, and professional crowd. The design theme embodies the elegance and simplicity of the Gold Coast, as displayed in the long velvet couches and delicate light fixtures located in the lobby. The residence’s warm color palate, clean base, and rich materials are found throughout the building.
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COFFEE LOUNGE
MAIN LOUNGE
MEDIA ROOM
Country Club Tower II & III - Awarded Best Amenity Design Denver,CO| 2017
Country Club Towers II & III carry the concept of luxury living to new heights. A refined community would be incomplete without the best resident amenities and services that meet a higher caliber of distinction. With Denver’s most comprehensive, world-class amenities occupying over 28,000 sq. ft of community space, you can enjoy everything from complementary chef inspired cooking classes and personal training sessions in a massive 3,600 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center, to an on-site bike | ski | snowboard maintenance shop. The design takes you to a refined and inviting mountain resort.
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MAIN LOUNGE
LOBBY
PARTY ROOM
HANOVER MONTROSE Houston, TX | 2016
Developed by Hanover Company Hanover Montrose is a unique place set aside for those who appreciate ultra-luxury finishes, exclusive resident-only amenities, incredible city views, and prime locations in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood only minutes from Midtown, Downtown and the Museum District of Houston. Experience what it means to live life lavishly at Hanover Montrose. This luxury apartment boasts 15,000 square feet of resident-only amenity space including a Technogym fitness center with a separate group fitness facility. Other comforts include 24-hour concierge services, a private rooftop pool, and panoramic city views. These luxury amenities are simply unrivaled in the popular Montrose neighborhood and Buffalo Bayou Park.
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NORTHSHORE Austin, TX | 2016
Developed by Hanover Company and Trammel Crow Company Northshore is a mixed-use apartment and office building in downtown Austin, Texas. The project, located on Block 1 of a larger planned area, includes 975,000 square feet of residential, retail, and public parking. Between its prime proximity to downtown’s most desirable destinations, world class residences, and extensive selection of premier amenities, Northshore combines all of the essential elements one could ask for into these high-rise Austin Downtown Apartments. With a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, infinity edge pool with private cabanas and sunbeds and 24-hour concierge services the Northshore’s premier amenities are the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Austin.
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CHEF’S KITCHEN
LOBBY
CLUB ROOM
MOMENT
Chicago, IL | 2016
Developed by Golub & Company, Moment is a 47-story mixed-use project in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood, located within walking distance of the lake front and river, and the city’s renowned retail corridor on Michigan Avenue. The LEED Silver structure is composed of 540 rental apartments, some with private balconies; an attached parking garage offering 290 car ports; and 11,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor to ensure a lively street presence. The project also features two large-scale amenity decks on the ninth floor and the rooftop. The rooftop includes an outdoor pool, sundeck, and lounge with views of the city and Lake Michigan. The sophisticated and elegant design accommodates the client’s goal of developing a residential tower that focuses on healthy living. The building promotes an environment of overall wellness, vitality, and mindfulness. The design emphasizes this theme with the use of light wood and clean, elegant fixtures integrated through the amenity spaces. The yoga room, pet spa, fitness center, wellness spa, and massage room, as well as the sauna and steam rooms, provide residents with the opportunity to relieve stress and feel at ease in their home. The building also offers a full demonstration kitchen and dining space for entertaining. Lounges and a serenity garden allow residents to find zen within their home and to live a balanced lifestyle.
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COFFEE LOUNGE
1001 S STATE Chicago,IL | 2016
1001 South State is a residential development located in the Wabash arts corridor of Chicago’s South Loop. The 510,000-square-foot tower includes 34 levels of apartments set atop a four-level podium. The rooftop lounge, pool, and recreation space on the sixth level amenity floor offer an outdoor respite from the city. The building is immersed in the creative spirit of its surrounding neighborhood. To capture the neighborhood vibes, the interiors feature bright pops of colors throughout the building that complement the dark wood tones. A makerspace lab is available for residents to work within their living space; the lab offers technical tools such as 3D printers and a living biowall. Aligning with the neighborhood context, the building promotes an entrepreneurial spirit, arming residents with the tools to take on the ever-changing world. Each unit has floor-to-ceiling windows with roller shades, providing an abundance of natural light. Top appliances were placed in all units, ranging from studios to two bedrooms.
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LOBBY
MEDIA ROOM
SKY LOUNGE
MARQUEE AT B37 - Awarded Best Amenity Design Chicago, IL | 2016
Marquee is a residential tower in the hearth of Chicago Marquee brings inside its door the theater district energy, playing a heme of colors and layers. The Orange outside canopy comes into the lobby to lead and welcome the residents to their homes. The focal fireplace is surrounded by blue theater curtains that have the purpose to leave to view just what is it important. The fifth floor amenity space greets the residents with a plaza, that represents the center of the building and wants to be the main space for people to connect, imitating the concept of the European plazas. Also on the floor the “theater” curtains play a main role, inviting people into lateral spaces and creating light and shadow games. The amenities culminate with a fitness center on the 38th floor, that offers the residents a breathtaking view of the city and the lake. The design of the space becomes here more simple and muted to give people the opportunity to contemplate the surroundings.
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LOBBY
PARTY ROOM
GAME ROOM
select work - hospitality
The Fifth Hotel - In Progress Des Moine,IA
The Fifth residential:
Hotel follows the same a Museum Hotel where
directions of the Fifth Art is the protagonist.
We were in charge of designing the guest rooms to complement the public spaces designed by Deborah Berke studio. Like for the residential portion of the project, the Hotel rooms are really simple to let the Art speak. More studies have the project: from a direction was still to intimate space, and
been done on the bathroom portion of fun theme, to a more Art Deco. The final go with a simple approach: this is the more people need to feel nourished and relaxed.
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TYPICAL GUESTROOM
Tocco Restaurant Winnetka,IL | 2019
Chef Bruno abate has been part of the Italian food scene for the past 20 years. The love and passion he has for food needed to be translated to his new restaurant. The Design capture all the freshness and elegance that the Chef put on his plates. Native of Naples and raised in Milano the color palette comes from the integration of Bruno’s origins: the Mediterranean light colors and the sophistication of the fashion Capital. Chef Bruno didn’t want to forget though the City that has given him his fame and its been home for a long time: Chicago. The chef table room it’s an homage to the city. The black tiles are a reminder of all the steel integral part of the city skyline,and the warmth wood tones want to represent the city hospitality and glow.
CHEF TABLE
DINING
BAR AREA
East Bank Club Chicago,IL | 2019
The 8,000-square-foot expansion at the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury Street in Chicago’s River North neighborhood included the addition of a 70-bike cycling studio and a members-only coworking space on a newly constructed mezzanine level. The $6.9 million project also included the transformation of existing space under the mezzanine into a new free weight room, updates to the club’s cardio room and the construction of a new floating staircase leading to the mezzanine.
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STAIR DETAIL
UNITED POLARIS LOUNGE SFO - Awarded Best Lounge Design San Francisco, CA | 2018
The 28,000-square-foot, LEED Gold lounge at SFO is the second Polaris Lounge to have opened and will be the largest of all Polaris Clubs. SCB’s studied use of materials, distinctive lighting, and impactful art throughout the lounge creates a truly differentiated experience for travelers.
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Briarwood Country Club renovation Deerfield,IL | 2017
Briarwood Country Club elegance and reflected in the new furniture, material
sophistication choices and
is flow.
With our design we just wanted to emphasize the exclusivity if this space and thestrongconnectionwithitsoutdoor.Thememberscannowenjoyacocktail, a bite or just a conversation in a space that is pampering and embracing them.
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before after
MAIN LOUNGE
before after
DINING
before after
BAR
BELLARIVA HOTEL
Gardone Riviera,ITALY | 2010
Located on the Garda Lake where the Alps meet the water, the Bellariva (Beautiful Lake front) was thought as an hotel where people could recharge and savor life. The old liberty villa that was reconverted in the Bellariva, lend itself perfectly to the task: not only for its unbeatable locatio, but also for its amazing exterior. The design concept came easily. Takin cue from the context and just giving value and emphasizing its history. All the lobby are blown up Klimt paintings that wants to give the sense you are entering in a space you should respect and protect and vice versa a space that is welcoming and sheltering you. The same theme has been brought to each of the exclusive and unique rooms. The restaurant also brings back the old style kitchens with their beautiful maiolica tiles. The good news is that now the guests can enjoy the view of this space and eat comfortably while admiring the beautiful scenario.
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Mamilla Hotel -
Jerusalem,Israel | 2010
Named one of the Top 5 Hotel Design in 2011
Just outside the Old Citadel, the Mamilla connect the history of the place, the “genius loci”, with the modern details and luxurious lifestyle. The Interior brings inside the Jerusalem stone,creating a new pattern and decor. As juxtaposition to this ancient textural stone a flat black metal becomes the accent of the project. The simple lobby wants to drive the eyes of the guests to the main three story space where a grand staircase connect all the main public spaces. A wonderful glass canopy not only bring an extra external light to the spaces, but is able to link the old and new structure in a subtle and elegant way. The simple rooms with the same stone and black metal of the lobby are a calm and quite space for all the guests. More vibrant and each one with a different character the restaurants and bars. Each one unique in its on way to give guests not only a variety of cuisine, but an alternative of experiences to embrace each visitor.
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LOBBY
DELUXE ROOM
MIRROR BAR
WINE BAR
MONUMENTAL STAIR
ROOF DECK BAR
PATIO
LA SCALA RESTAURANT Jersualem ,Israel | 2008
The Scala restaurant at the David City Hotel welcomes you into its warm and comfortable atmosphere, a perfect setting for families and dinner affairs. It is the place to relax and lounge after a day’s activities. The Scala design was inspired and spices view through the design team. The result is an and details that together make
by the local cuisine flavours lenses of Piero Lissoni Italian harmonious blend of materials a perfect symphony: La Scala.
Featuring a traditional Jerusalem style menu of meat dishes and a hot appetizer to choose from, it’s where guests can treat themselves to authentic fresh traditional Jerusalem fare.
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WINDOW ‘S SCREEN
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tokyo,Japan | 2006
Located very close to the famous Ginza Shopping area, the Mitsui Garden Ginza Hotel in Tokyo is perhaps the best place to put up at on your trip to Tokyo. The hotel will provide you with all the modern amenities and services. The design wants to bring a modern Oasis in juxtaposition to the busy Tokyo streets. Earth colors, that gives that cozy atmosphere. are maintained thoroughly from the entrance on the ground floor to the corner of guest rooms and the dining. Soft the
lighting visitors
is found in the main spaces and guides for a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
PROJECT CREDITS: chiara santini as Lead Designer while at LissoniAss. | images © LissoniAss.
LOBBY
LOUNGE
DINING
select work - commercial
RIVERWAY
Rosemont, IL | 2019
Rosemont Riverway wants to be a gem in the Chicago suburb and it wants to give its tenants equivalent amenities as office buildings in the city. With the proximity to Chicago O’Hare airport and its vicinity to Chicago downtown, Riverway has the potential to become a key location for many companies. The design wants to bring out all the potential of these spaces choosing bright and modern materials, but not becoming too formal. The space wants to be a connection between home and work: fun, energetic and warmth, still keeping a sophistication and formalism to achieve that professional aesthetic.
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625 W ADAMS Chicago,IL | 2018
625 West Adams is a 20-story speculative office building in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Though the building is new construction, the design wanted to infuse some of the West Loop’s industrial aesthetic into the amenity spaces. Exposed concrete, reclaimed wood, and dark metal accents provide a material and textural juxtaposition to the glassy, modern architecture of the building. The building’s amenity spaces were designed to support a broad spectrum of potential building tenants. The main amenity floor was envisioned primarily as a social complement to the office floors below. A large kitchen and bar area welcomes tenants to gather for lunch or social events in the evening. An adjacent lounge area provides a variety of soft seating and is accented with a sculptural light fixture. The kitchen and lounge connect to a generous 2,000-square-foot terrace which overlooks Heritage Green Park and the historic Old St. Patrick’s Church. An east-facing fitness center and yoga studio boast expansive city views. Rounding out the amenity floor is a flexible conference space that can host larger meetings or be partitioned into smaller meeting rooms.
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ELEVATOR LOBBY
BAR AREA
LOUNGE
111 S WACKER Chicago,IL | 2017
40,000 square feet of interior amenities at 111 South Wacker Drive in Chicago. The amenity buildout encompasses the 10th, 11th, and 29th floors, and the design embodies a classic, chic look that unifies each floor and adds a bit of playfulness and openness to each space. The 10th and 11th floors are further connected by an internal stair, which provides more transparency between offices. This area feature a golf simulator and shuffle board, creating a place for tenants to break from work. Tenants can also gather in the coffee bar and lounge space on the 11th floor, which will include custom-made tables and built-in booths with an exposed wood ceiling. The 29th floor hosts a 400-seat double-height conference space that can be divisible by a skyfold partition, allowing for more prefunction space. Acoustical wood panels with cave lighting will be added to the conference room to accommodate high noise levels. Additional conference rooms and private huddle rooms will also be built into the floor, and during the warmer months, tenants can take advantage of the outdoor terrace. Wood accents and glossy metal surfaces are used throughout the three floors. SCB designed the space to reflect the marriage between orthogonal and organic, bringing warm, sophisticated, and texturized finishes across the floors.
PROJECT CREDITS: chiara santini as Design Director while at SCB | images © SCB
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