The Hari Hong Kong is situated in the lively, bustling district of Wan Chai; this retreat embraces the vibrant style, rich color and cultural heritage of the community around it. Helming this endeavor was the acclaimed British Interior Architectural Studio, Tara Bernerd & Partners, who were responsible for the eclectic interior design of the hotel’s 210 bedrooms, two restaurants, terrace bar, fitness center and lounge lobby. Conceived to be “the neighborhood’s living room”, the Hari Hong Kong welcomes guests with a unique blend of understated luxury. Plush midcentury lounge chairs and modernist coffee tables – all in a sophisticated palette of rich colors and a mix of tactile textures and subtle textiles – put you at home, while towering bookshelves and contemporary art inspire throughout. Hungry visitors can dive into two distinct culinary concepts: the contemporary Italian Menu of Lucciola, and the fresh sushi, local cocktails and low-key origami-inspired ceilings of Zoku.

Home Away from Home
The hotel’s signature Hari Suite keeps with this theme of refined homeliness, serving sweeping views over Victoria Harbour alongside interiors of banquette sofas, sophisticated wooden trimmings and – naturally – an ensemble of AXOR fixtures. An elegant single-lever AXOR Citterio kitchen faucet by the bar sets the mood, shining exquisitely beside a polished choice of spirits in a Brushed Nickel finish.

A Brilliant Blend of AXOR
With its deceptively simple layout, subtle arabesque marble tiling and sun-drenched vistas, the Hari Suite’s bathroom makes the perfect setting for a sophisticated interplay of AXOR designs in brilliant Brushed Bronze. At the washbasin, Tara Bernerd & Partners selected the refined urban chic of AXOR Citterio M in the form of a 3-hole faucet with lever handles. A floor-standing AXOR Urquiola thermostat makes a splash by the bath with its monolithic shape and expressive flourishes.
For the shower, Tara Bernerd & Partners curated a luxurious walk-in arrangement combining an archetypal AXOR Uno 3jet hand-held shower with a sleek thermostat and generous overhead shower from the AXOR ShowerSolutions program. A host of complementary softsquare AXOR Universal Accessories in matching Brushed Bronze round out the space, extending outstanding utility and radiant color to every corner of the bathroom.

Committed to Comfort, Style and Sustainability
A certified silver LEED and BEAM Plus hotel, the Hari Hong Kong prides itself on its mission towards sustainability – an imperative supported by its eco-conscious construction, resource-efficient operation and choice of AXOR in the bathroom. With its remarkable design, luxurious operation and reduced flow rate, each AXOR fixture in the Hari Hong Kong reflects the hotel’s unique commitment to style, comfort and sustainability. Sourced from a variety of collections, yet harmonious altogether, these fixtures represent the vibrant hospitality, remarkable diversity and planet-positive attitude of the Hari – and Hong Kong – itself.

Nestled in Austria’s mountainous landscapes, an extension of the Puradies wellness center in Leogang, Salzburg, opens its doors thanks to the architecture and interior design of NOA (Network of Architecture). Designed to seamlessly adapt to the hilly topography of its natural setting, the boutique hotel features a spa centered around fire, water, earth, and air. Set against the backdrop of a spectacular mountain range and lush green meadows, it is a haven of vitality for those seeking tranquility and outdoor sports in the Tyrol region.

Originally a farm, Puradies, expanded by the architecture and interior design studio NOA, is now a hotel dedicated to ecotourism, visited by avid skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, and families. With 76 rooms and 14 chalets laid out like a village, this “paradise” location in Leogang, Austria, is ideal for sports and escape. The design is based on the picturesque surrounding landscape. Before the recent expansion, the resort had a natural swimming pond with footbridges, but no pool. In response to popular demand, a completely new spa concept was developed, including fitness and yoga rooms, relaxation areas, a children’s pool, an adult pool, and the new Ess-Enz restaurant. The floor plans are arranged in concentric rows, blending into the site. One section faces the serene swimming lake, while the other embraces the gentle southern hillside, creating two balanced facades. Green roofs blend in with the meadows, and the interior opens to both the north and south. A lawn with raised beds, a Dorfer quartzite column fountain, an outdoor fireplace, and hallways, among other features, connect the original building to the addition. Inside, earth and air meet, embodied by an earth-toned wall on one side and light linen fabrics on the other side of the window. Guests are welcomed into the lounge, a two-story space that connects the wellness area and the restaurant. In the center, a suspended bowl-shaped fireplace is framed by a wall art piece by Michael Lang. The upper floor features large glass facades and recessed skylights. Inside, organically shaped wooden ceiling elements with hanging plants mimic the profile of a mountain. Laser-cut wooden lamps, compact fabric-covered seating islands, a sun terrace, an open space formed by the slope of the roofs, two relaxation rooms, one in natural stone and the other with sisal surfaces… Simple elements for an exceptional design.

Commissioned by Teyliom Hospitality to bring its vision of high-end African hospitality to life, South African architecture firm SAOTA has completed the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau in Côte d’Ivoire, a high-rise building whose layered façade is a contemporary extension of the city’s modernist heritage. The designers referenced local motifs in clean, streamlined forms, blending modernism with advances in regional identity in design and architecture.

In the vibrant heart of Abidjan, in the Plateau region, a striking silhouette has recently emerged from the skyline. The Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau, designed by SAOTA, is more than a luxurious new arrival on the city’s hotel scene; it perpetuates, by reinterpreting it, the capital’s modernist heritage. Nicknamed the Paris of West Africa, Abidjan has always been an ideal canvas for architectural ambition. This tradition, rooted in the optimistic post-independence period, has seen the emergence of bold, expressive forms, symbols of progress and rediscovered identity. With its 179-room, 22-storey tower, the building is a contemporary extension of this lineage, responding to the urban and cultural context with a thoughtful, forward-looking design. With its asymmetrical articulation of windows and layered use of contemporary finishes, the tower’s façade is inspired by the rich tapestry of local craftsmanship – textiles, ceramics and other skills emblematic of the region. However, these elements are woven into a modern language that echoes the clean lines and rational forms of mid-twentieth-century modernism, creating a dialogue between past and present, between local identity and global aspirations. The Plateau is dense and dynamic, where space is precious and every square meter counts, so the challenge for the designers was to translate the open, expansive feel of previous low-rise Noom establishments into a vertical format, without losing the sense of connection with the environment. Concentrating social functions on the 7^th floor, where guests can enjoy unobstructed views of the lagoon, was the right solution. This floor houses the main dining and entertainment areas, including a terrace and pool suspended above the city, offering a moment’s respite from the urban intensity below. The verticality of this 5-star gem is underscored by the dramatic three-volume entrance, which serves as a gateway to the mixed-use facilities inside – a generous conference podium, entertainment spaces and, of course, the accommodation itself. Clearly, the Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau is more than just a project; it’s a statement of intent, a signal to the world that West Africa is ready to redefine the parameters of luxury and design in the hotel industry.

Perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, designed by architecture firm Atelier Pod, is a secluded haven for the intrepid and discerning. Guests hover over an extreme landscape of rugged beauty while they discover a cultured treasury of authentic indulgences and immersions in the destination’s rich heritage. The highest luxury hotel complex in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world, it is a luxurious base from which to explore this extraordinary corner of the Sultanate of Oman.

Long inaccessible, Al Jabal Al Akhdar (Arabic for “The Green Mountain”) is a towering massif on the Sultanate of Oman’s vast Saiq Plateau. Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales once sought out its breathtaking heights and scenic views in November 1986. Today, the arrival experience takes guests on an adventurous drive – two hours from Muscat International Airport or four and half hours from Dubai – past date plantations, dry riverbeds known locally as wadis, and historical forts. Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort echoes this fortified architecture, placing guests in modern ramparts inspired by the commanding indigenous citadels and re-imagined with sophisticated contemporary interiors. A total of 115 luxury rooms and villas overlook either the dramatic canyon or tranquil gardens. Each features its own indigenous luxuries from custom-made Omani furniture to Amouage bath products evoking the region’s indigenous fragrances. The resort’s 82 Premier and Deluxe Rooms boast a spacious bedroom, amongst the largest in the country, each with views of the dramatic canyon and a spa-like bathroom carved out of sustainable material from the local area, complete with a rain shower and separate bath alongside a balcony. Meanwhile, the 33 villas grant residents an intimate escape each with personal villa host services and a private infinity pool overlooking the cliffs or hidden in an exotic garden. Guests have the choice of either one or two bedrooms or the exclusive Three Bedroom Royal Mountain Villa. Each villa boasts state-of-the-art interactive LED IPTVs and huge living area, all adding to a sense of sublime luxury.

The history of the Hotel de Sers, a benchmark 5-star address a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées, began in 1880, with Henri-Léopold Charles, Marquis de Sers, and has continued, since 2004, with the B Signature Hotels Group & Resorts. The establishment is adorned with new finery thanks to the architect Thomas Vidalenc. Its decoration therefore preserves the spirit of the place and updates it to better anchor it in its time. A decoration intrinsically linked to the building, its origins and its evolution.

The fabulous decor of the Hotel de Sers is based on metal, stone and fabric, modernized with a chic chromatic hue of blue and gold. At the entrance, the reception area is bright with a white marble desk. The gallery which connects the reception area, the staircase leading to the former “noble floor” and the living room, is decorated in blue, gray and gold, with a Toulemonde Bochart rug, Vidalenc armchairs and floor lamps from Vistosi. As for the historic spaces of the original construction, they are adorned with a modern touch signed by the architect Thomas Vidalenc and constitute the public areas of the new building. Large and lit, the library reinforces the link with the warm lounge dominated by blue and brown. On the bar side, the configuration is modified to create a place conducive to calm, in warm tones, with large sofas in metal effect fabric from Lelièvre. Spacious and comfortable, the rooms evoke the charm of a private hotel. With their bathrooms, they are designed as a coherent volume, offering the traveler a feeling of clarity and tranquility. Their decoration is available in three new color ranges of blue, gold and brown, with velvet fabrics and metal effect. Replaced with shelves, consoles and chrome metal legs from Thomas Vidalenc, the desk is removed from the rosewood furniture, which guarantees more space and mobility. Velvet curtains, carpet and deep sofas in gold, brown or blue metal-effect fabric complete the feeling of cozy comfort in the hotel’s expertly appointed rooms. Vidalenc maintains the bias towards a restricted range of materials, avoiding emphasis or imitation. Each of the forty-five rooms and seven suites is decorated with portraits of historical figures from the 18^th or 19^th century. In addition, the walls of the two 60 m² Eiffel suites are dressed in a silver patina and enhance the natural light emanating from the large bay window leading to the panoramic terrace and its breathtaking view of Paris and its monuments. Two sofas covered in gold velvet face each other in the large living room and large leather cubes with inlaid wood tops serve as coffee tables. Ultimate splendor, an exceptional apartment, above the tree-lined patio on the 7^th floor, overlooks the capital. There is a kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom opening onto a huge bathroom with a round bathtub. As if perched on the roofs, two terraces extend this paradise located a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées. Bright, colorful and contemporary, the Restaurant de Sers opens onto a pleasant interior garden. Led by chef Anthony Huguenin, it offers fresh and organic gastronomy. Between sauna, hammam, massage or fitness, beauty and relaxation are also there. Refurbished and restored, this palace has regained its original vocation: that of a welcoming home with discreet, comfortable and warm luxury.

Hidden in the green hills of Kfour, a peaceful village in the Lebanese mountains perched above the Mediterranean Sea, Indira, a two-hundred-year-old mansion transformed into a guest house, fuses traditional Lebanese architecture with Far Eastern accents. It comprises a central building and garden, complemented by three pavilions.

The Indira story began in 1986, when a magnificent 200-year-old traditional Lebanese house became the home of the Baz family. Over the course of four decades, it has witnessed many happy moments, milestones and countless memories. Today, it houses an original collection of oriental art from various cultures and regions of the Middle and Far East: artifacts, sculptures and exclusive works of art find their place in this beautiful dwelling, adding to its distinctive character as a meeting place of civilizations and religions. Today, it has been transformed into a guest house: Indira – a name that means “splendid” in Sanskrit. Designer – and daughter of passionate collectors – Carla Baz has always dreamed of preserving this building, which is so dear to her heart, and transforming it into a place that can be enjoyed by many, thus ensuring its longevity.

At SLS Dubai, you will enjoy a unique, extraordinary experience combined with a fun, playful atmosphere. Interior decoration, stunning design touches, technical surprises and culinary arts form the basis of every corner of the building.

SLS Dubai is located in Downtown Dubai and offers unrivalled 360-degree views of the city’s landmarks. It is the third-best hotel in the Middle East according to Condé Nast Traveler, and boasts breathtaking views of the famous Burj Khalifa and the tranquil Dubai Creek. The impressive 75 story tower makes SLS Dubai one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region. Developed in collaboration with international architecture firm Aedas, SLS Dubai comprises of 254 expertly designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 residential units by acclaimed designer Paul Bishop, and features contemporary artworks, elegant touches and exceptional amenities that are one-of-a-kind features.
It also includes Spa Ciel, where greatness is evident in every detail, from treatment rooms to relaxation baths, hair and nail salon, fully equipped gym and two outdoor floors, to a group of world-class restaurants. Collaboration with leading developers, engineers, designers and chefs ensures that the resort continues to innovate and contribute to the future of luxury living. Ultimately, the hotel is part of a global community where like-minded people seek connection, inspiration, luxury, art and lively conversation – essentially the pulse of the SLS luxury accommodation experience with a touch of authenticity. The monument is an unrivalled combination of elegance, luxury and exceptional service. The building alone is a distinctive element of the Dubai skyline, immersing guests in a modern lifestyle with a sophisticated, personalized experience to create memories, experiences, emotions and, most importantly, entice guests to return again and again.
The hotel attracts international travellers as well as the local guests, thanks to the lifestyle experiences and personalized care it offers. It is suitable for anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable stay – for those who truly wish to live an exceptional life. It is also known as the ultimate luxury destination, with sophisticated, fun, cosmopolitan and elegant service. The ultimate goal is to bring people together.

Sid Lee Architecture unveils its plan to revitalize the former Bloor Street Hotel for the opening of W Hotels Worldwide’s latest property in Toronto’s Yorkville district. Based on themes drawn from the city’s thriving culture and historical heritage, W Toronto reflects the banner’s desire to assert itself as a showcase for today’s local heritage.

W Toronto emerges in the Yorkville district with a design led by Sid Lee Architecture, displaying an ethos that reflects the city’s heritage and contemporary culture. Interiors are stylishly imagined as a staged spread, with a series of neighborhoods linked by a brutalist neutrality and accented by hints of dynamism. “As community connection is an important part of W’s DNA, it was vital to connect the hotel to its context, but the building’s original enclosed layout presented an integration challenge, explains Martin Leblanc, architect and senior partner at Sid Lee. Our team relied on a seamless connection between the interior and exterior to transform the hotel into a hub of connectivity”. Café by day and cocktail bar by night, Public School anchors the first floor. Activity is oriented around a circular bar clad in notched black marble panels, inspired by neighboring designer boutiques on Bloor Street. Murals by local artist Alan Ganev enliven the atmosphere with street art, reinforcing the heritage of Toronto’s former Graffiti Alley. The Living Room occupies a glass cube on the second floor, equipped with suspended grilles, velvet curtains and lighting resembling movie projectors, giving the space a backstage feel. Large tubes also extend across the second level to provide intimate enclaves, in addition to a conversation pit featuring a fireplace. The Skylight Rooftop Bar and Restaurant completes the public areas, lined with moucharabieh-style perforated screens, hanging plants, colorful ceramics and warm tones generating an ambience evocative of a welcoming riad. Almost all 254 rooms overlook the greenery surrounding the glass cube of the Living Room and a horizontal mural by Kirsten McCrea on the roof. Beds are placed in front of the windows and adorned with warm draperies, hanging lamps and a deep blue frame. Vanity mirrors and clothes racks are also installed to channel the aesthetic of a movie set. The brand’s signature Extreme WOW suite further amplifies this motif with rows of bulbs, reminiscent of marquee lights, stretched across the ceiling. The inn’s design makes for a stay that’s like stepping onto the Toronto stage, raising the curtain on an updated hospitality experience in homage to Toronto’s thriving film industry.

GS Design realizes the Miyue Blue & White Cliffside Resort, in the Nan’ao sub-district of Shenzhen, on China’s southern coast, by redefining the notion of an elegant vacation and focusing on the spatial experience. Set amidst mountains, the hotel incorporates a predominantly white color palette, creating an aesthetic clarity that complements the expanses of blue sea and sky surrounding the structure.

Architectural firm GS Design composes a series of elegantly minimalist surfaces in a warm, uncluttered style, using subtle materials that reflect the natural environment. The accommodation unit comprises twenty-five rooms with a unique interior design and character. The main factor of each room is the formation of various grottoes, tubs and arches that enjoy framed views of the landscape. The designers focus on the spatial experience of the compound resort, exploring the architectural potential of color, light and texture, to form a pioneering model of the urban vacation. Redefining the concept of the elegant vacation, the composition integrates the building with its surrounding environment, unlocking the relationship between physical space and perceptual use. The selection of materials for the public areas features bamboo and wood, allowing the natural landscape to become part of the interior. Pure white is the main tone of the entire building, contrasting with the blue of the sea and sky. The grotto-like baths ensure direct contact with the outdoors, while guaranteeing privacy and transparency. The bubble pool on the terrace reflects the changing shadows of the day. Thanks to visual, tactile and auditory sensory features, and the architects’ constant, progressive exploration to link everyday life and leisure, Miyue Blue & White Cliffside Resort shapes a contemporary urban vacation destination.

In the forested landscape of the island of Samos, facing the endless beaches of the northeastern Aegean Sea, lies the latest hotel in the Casa Cook collection, the brainchild of Athens-based architecture and design firm Block722. This retreat offers Casa Cook’s signature relaxed luxury in one of the Mediterranean’s most historically rich environments.

The complex, comprising 128 rooms, a restaurant and wellness center, as well as a multitude of outdoor spaces, is located on the southern side of the island of Samos. The site, set on a deep seafront plot, blends rich plantings and freshwater features, stretching out to an idyllic sandy beach. Influenced by the traditional Greek houses, or Kamares, found in Samia’s villages, the architecture, the work of Block722, is down-to-earth and inclusive. This influence helps to define the project’s identity, which is expressed in groups of low, gently stripped volumes, composed of individual bungalows and rooms of various sizes. A strong water element – a series of ponds, small canals and pools – runs through the boutique-hotel, between the buildings, uniting the various verdant outdoor spaces and providing an omnipresent cooling factor and unifying canvas for Casa Cook. Earthy textures and colors are inspired by the local land and its organic elements: abundant greenery echoes the fertile vegetation with palm trees, pines, agaves and wild olive trees. The terracotta hues of Greek ceramics play a key role in the choice of colors, while Italian cotto tiles, stone, wood, terrazzo, butter-soft leather and ethereal fabrics form the layers of the composition. Handcrafted pieces and carefully selected contemporary furniture populate the rooms, transforming them into havens of calm. This cocooning environment re-energizes guests, whether they choose to spend their time in the private quarters or take advantage of the array of spa, hammam, exercise and beauty offerings. Defining the edge of the hotel towards the sea, the Beach House restaurant enjoys panoramic views of blue waters and the infinite horizon ahead. An open-air gym and yoga room provide a spacious setting for expending energy, while the wellness center, with its spa suites, hammam massages and nail salon, is the ideal place to recharge your batteries.