In the last post we looked at some of the floors of the Hotel Puerta America in Madrid, Spain, a very large hotel that has become famous not only for its luxury, but for the fact that each of its floors was created and furnished by a different designer. To be sure, only furniture of the best quality was used, from the contemporary bistro tables in the public spaces down to the chairs in the bedrooms. What’s intriguing is how they all came together to realize a particular designer’s concept of functional space.
Let’s take a peek at some of the remaining floors in our virtual tour.
The seventh floor is all Ron Arad, one of the most popular figures in the world of furniture design. Some parts of the floor seem to have a minimalist look, while others seem to be more opulent. What they all show, however, is Arad’s bold and strong style.
The eighth floor seems to be a land of dreams sculpted by Kathryn Findlay. Flowing furniture with soft curves, wispy fabrics, and tender lighting are what characterize these spaces.
The ninth floor showcases the industrial yet personal designs of Richard Gluckman. He opted for simple décor with just tinges of color. Aesthetic practicality is what this floor is all about.
The tenth floor oozes with Asian influence. Not surprising, since the designer responsible for it, Arata Isozaki, is Japanese. Wooden furniture, dark colors, and other elements of traditional Japanese design can be seen here.
The eleventh floor is a different world together. This one, designed by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Salas, is filled with colorful pieces and whimsical patterns. It’s like they went and just had fun with it. No austerity at all here!
The twelfth floor and the attic were configured by French designer Jean Nouvel. What’s remarkable about the suites is that guests can organize the room space according to their needs and desires through the use of sliding panels.
Following are some pictures of the areas and rooms created by the designers mentioned above for the Hotel Puerta America, highlighting some of the most interesting pieces of contemporary hotel furniture (the chairs, specifically).
