Le Royal Meridien Club Tower is one of the most premium resorts in the United Arab Emirates. As an incredible height of luxury, it has solidified itself as one of the major attractions in the beautiful city of Dubai. LW design received an offer to work on many of the guestrooms and suites at Le Royal Meridien Club Tower, and our team took the offer in stride.
Despite being constructed and decorated beautifully, the Meridien Club Tower was looking for a much lighter and softer touch to their rooms. To be specific, something that would better resonate with the luxurious beachside feeling of the view outside the rooms. And our team of designers knew exactly what to change in those rooms, so they felt all the more inviting.
Client Brief
The client brief stated that Le Royal Meridien Club Tower was looking to refurbish the suites and the guestrooms in a way that would keep the overall feel and look of the main tower intact. The brief also mentioned that the rooms should have a beach-like vibe to it, further emphasizing it as the premium holiday destination. The tower stood tall among the many skyscrapers of the city, which means that every visitor would have a great view of the city and the beach. Therefore, much of our team’s efforts would go into subtly solidifying that summer holiday feel.
Concept
The LW design team that was overlooking this particular refurbishing project understood that there were limitations as far as creativity was concerned. They had to bring the right beachside touches to the rooms while keeping the overall aesthetic of the club tower. Despite being a challenging ask, it was a test of design potential, and LW Design definitely emerged victoriously. The team had to add a new look to current rooms to subtly enforce a beach-like vibe, without being overwhelmingly bright for visitors. This design would also stay true to the look of the Royal Meridian Club Tower, without feeling like a carbon copy.
Project Description
The Club Tower project was unique because of its circumstances and different requirements. The project required the use of lighter and softer colors to make a more welcoming guestroom or suite. The brief emphasized that the rooms appear much lighter and more welcoming in a feminine yet modern way. The narrowed down criteria of soft, light, feminine, and modern, saved the designers a lot of time and helped them jump straight to the crux of the project.
The team decided that they would use lighter timber around the room that would help reflect more natural light towards the center. This accentuates some details while highlighting others, such as the natural rattan, which was among the materials to give a luxurious yet sustainable aesthetic. The room will also feature subtle blush pink accents throughout for a feminine comfort.
Challenges
As with any project that we take over, there came a few obstacles in perfectly refurbishing the many guestrooms and suites of the Royal Meridian Club Tower. One physical challenge was the incredible lack of space in the bathroom. Since the bathrooms were much smaller, it was considerably harder to give it that lavish look and feel. However, with the help of a sliding door between the shower area and the bathroom, our team was able to make the bathrooms feel more spacious and luxurious without having to compromise much.
Material Specifications
The team at LW design makes use of materials from a wide spectrum of suppliers. The timber effect tiles came courtesy of Mirage. The amazing tiles breathed life into the rooms and made them all the more comfortable. The outdoor furniture and the rattan ottomans came from Kettal and Kouboo, respectively. On the other hand, the concrete planters decorating the space are sourced from La Veranda. Finally, most of the suites feature custom art that the team curated from Artbeat.
What Stands Out About the Project and Why?
What makes this project special is easily the clever use of standard finishes. These gave the rooms a much deserved lavish feel while still keeping it similar to the look of the main hotel and guest rooms. Moreover, the team contrasted white oak timber against the black metal, which complimented the blush pink and turquoise colors. In conclusion, the Le Royal Meridian Club Tower was an exciting venture for the LW Design portfolio. The unique look of the rooms and the straightforward requirements of the project made it one of our finest ones yet.
