Tradition

The historic salon of Theophil Hansen has been restored by BWM down to the smallest detail and adapted for contemporary functions.Where once the jewellery for Empress Sisi was designed, BWM architects, following the principle of a casket, merged the existing historical structures with the new components of the interior into an architectural unit.A true architectural gem The Viennese jeweller A.E. Köchert is a family-owned company steeped in tradition. For 200 years it has been creating elegant jewellery of the highest quality. The Köchert jewellers delivered jewellery to the Viennese royal court and were the personal imperial jewellers of Emperor Franz Joseph. Empress Sisi caused a stir with her jewellery, and her star-shaped hai... More

(un)traditional Czech pub   The Výčep restaurant is situated in a tenement house in Prague's Vinohrady. Our aim was to design a traditional Czech pub with a traditional Czech beer and cuisine, but interpreted in the 21st century. We attempted to define typical features of a Czech pub at the beginning of the 20th century and apply them in a contemporary interior. Its setting stone is the "BEER BAR", which welcomes the visitor straight upon entering. There must be a place at the bar for drinking beer while standing and of course a true larger on tap. Here it is the Dalešice beer from the recently renovated historic brewery. Wooden wall panelling used to be a common interior feature, protecting walls from being damaged, as... More

History meets the modern world in this Amazing project designed by the world famous architect Gae Aulenti. Basaltina® contributes to the beauty of this magical place, enhancing the floors, staircases and functional elements like the statue bases and stone benches. Enjoy the precious asian art while sitting on the italian historical stone Basaltina®. More

A Bulgarian Office is a project for designing the interior space of a warehouse administrative part of a Bulgarian logistics company in the food industry. The universal formula for a successful office design /open plan + globalized design + biophilic design + game zones / in the particular dynamic work environment with little human resource has proven to be unsustainable. This is why the project adopts a counter-approach which we called “local identity against global trends” based on several key points: - Local identity against the globalized office model;- Visual integration + acoustic isolation against open plan;- Integration of existing natural factors against artificial interior green accents;- Meditation against game... More

The Grand Tarabya, a new member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is one of the very first five star hotels of Turkey and a true landmark of genuine traditional Turkish hospitality. With all its glory and glamour, The Grand Tarabya is now entirely renovated, has modernized its tradition and ready to endure its very special place in the hearts and minds as one of the best hotels in Istanbul. The Architectural system that was used for this project is the Hinged system M11500. More

Every year stars and starlets from the world of moviemaking and popular culture converge on the Côte d'Azur for the Cannes film festival. The highest levels of quality are expected not only from the festival organisers but also from the local hospitality sector. Charm, character and perfect appointments are a must for every hotelier. This commitment to refined luxury is nowhere better illustrated than at the Hotel Majestic Barrière. This 5-star hotel, a member of the “Leading Hotels of the World”, sits right on the edge of the Côte d’Azur not far from the Palais de Festival and affords a spectacular view over the city. The building is designed in the unmistakeable art déco style of the 1920s, with numerous arches and protruding balconies... More

Located not far from Marble Arch and Hyde Park in London’s West End, the five-star Montcalm Hotel provides a superb choice of luxurious accommodation. The hotel bedrooms, restaurants, conference rooms as well as the wellness and leisure amenities all offer perfect comfort in a tasteful ambiance. The Manser Practice, a firm established by Michael Manser in 1962, has already realised numerous high-profile hotel projects and can also draw on extensive experience in planning office and administrative buildings, healthcare facilities, airports and residential properties for demanding clients. When they set out to furnish the new Montcalm Hotel, the firm’s interior designers sought to create a profound sense of discreet luxury. The result... More

Efficient consumption is playing an increasingly important role both on the racetrack and in sanitary facilities Located in the heart of Weybridge in Surrey, near London, the luxurious Brooklands Hotel is completely dedicated to marrying tradition and modernity. Brooklands was once the world’s first purpose built race track and the hotel has been redesigned with a knowing nod to the legacy of the race circuit that surrounds and runs through it. The new Brooklands Hotel combines the traditional aspects of the original races of the 1920s and 1930s with contemporary architecture and design that are individual and luxurious at the same time. The Art Déco inspired interior design is all about the race track that surrounds the hotel - and G... More

Exclusive, luxurious and dedicated to providing guests with the very highest levels of service, the towering Setai Fifth Avenue offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Manhattan. The impressive exterior and interior of this hotel as well as its consummate blend of modernity and tradition are a perfect reflection of the unique charm of this metropolis. Its limestone facade integrates seamlessly with the rhythm of the surrounding streetscape and the neighbouring architecture. Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, the architectural firm who designed the hotel, have already garnered more than a hundred design awards for their work on other projects. The Setai’s 47-story tower rises out of a 10-story podium. A total of 157 hotel rooms... More