Commercial Design Trends Vol. 35/2C

The world of hotel design is changing, with a move away from bland repetition of a chain’s design template to giving guests a unique experience that reflects the location they’re visiting. In this issue of Commercial Design Trends, we look at how that’s been implemented in three quite different hotels – the TWA Hotel in the iconic 1960s TWA terminal at JFK Airport, the Sudima Christchurch City and Montreal’s new Hotel Monville.

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Hospitality

Russell Property Group’s re-development of 396 Queen St architecture, building, design, facade, interior design, lobby, russell property group, Four Points Sheraton

New beginnings – from office block to luxury hotel

Previously a 19-storey office block, the 4½-star Four Points by Sheraton on Queen St capitalises on its prime CBD location and panoramic cityscape and harbour views

Sudima Christchurch City features two Resene neutrals in Sudima Hotel, Resene paints, neutral, thorndon cream, spaceCote

Inner city hotel combines artistic and textural elements with neutral wall tones

The interiors of Sudima Christchurch City hotel connect with the Canterbury environment through texture and tone – the painted wall surfaces are Resene

One building, two distinct uses – office floors Sudima, Hotel, architecture, building, city, commercial building, facade, office space, boutique hotel, restaurant, spa

Sudima Christchurch City hotel offers boutique hospitality and connects guests to the Canterbury experience with everything from the architecture to the artworks

One building, two distinct uses – Sudima Laneway comprises Sudima Christchurch City hotel, spa and restaurant and an office building connected by an airy atrium

The scale of the giant columns in the architecture, building, hotel Monville, lobby, giant columns

New downtown hotel with giant lobby and robotic room service provides inner-city destination in its own right

Montreal is a beautiful city but it can be less hospitable in winter – luckily this chic hotel with soaring public spaces is an ideal place to come in to from the cold

The fluid lines of the existing TWA Terminal architecture, building, commercial building, TWA Terminal building, JFK Airport

Retro flight centre becomes the heart of a luxury new retro hotel at JKF Airport

Half a century ago, JFK’s eye-popping TWA Terminal by master architect Eero Saarinen was a sculptural embodiment of the thrill of the jet age – now it’s been restored and re-celebrated as part of a luxury retro airport hotel

Office

New offices for Treasury offices emphasise cultural inclusivity through the individualistic fit-out

With a strong emphasis on cultural elements and all-inclusive facilities, Treasury’s new offices come alive with dramatic elements that celebrate a welcoming atmosphere for all

Designed by Krueck + Sexton Architects, the renovated architecture, commercial building, corporate headquarters, glass, headquarters, interior design, lobby, mixed-use, office, Krueck and Sexton

Renovated lobby and greatly improved circulation path gives office building a new lease of life

The revamp of a tired, restrictive and utilitarian lobby in a prominent 30-year-old building has created a vibrant, freeflowing and transparent space that’s proved attractive to both tenants and a younger generation of workers

How does your company feel about our planet’s flowerpot, plant, recycling bin, room, tree, wall, waste container, waste containment, white, orange

Attractive, high visibility bins make recycling accountable and easy

Green thinking is a major asset for any company both in terms of the planet and its own public persona – a pioneer in the field, Method Recycling goes further, making recycling an aesthetic pleasure

Renovation of U60 in Pyrmont, Sydney by Custance 60 Union, architecture, building, commercial building, facade, retail, metropolitan area, mixed-use, urban design, gray, blue, custance associates

Thoughtful intervention transforms poorly organised building into an integrated commercial and retail facility providing occupants with an A Grade experience

By completely reinvigorating internal facilities and external features, Custance Associates has transformed U60 into an attractive and highly functional commercial space that’s attuned to the new generation of office tenants

I made this! A dramatic floating precast concrete architecture, building, design, Arup, Office, Sydney, Engineering firm

Sculptural floating concrete stairs provide a skite feature in engineering firm’s new offices

New offices for engineering giant Arup lead the way in terms of showcasinga firm’s skills in its own domain – its green credentials are leading edge, too