Room Mate Bruno in Rotterdam, Netherlands by TERESA SAPEY STUDIO

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Located in one of the most fashionable area in Rotterdam harbor, the ancient spices depot of the Dutch East India Company, also known as Pakhuismeesteren, is going through a refurbishment that will turn it into one of the hotel of the Spanish Room Mate Hotel chain.

The Room Mate chain is well known for creating different characters for each of its hotels giving them a different personality and uniqueness around the world. In this case, Bruno is the name of the hotel and therefore the character created to tell the story of his life.

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• Architects: TERESA SAPEY STUDIO
• Project: Room Mate Bruno
• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

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The importance of the port of Rotterdam was the source from which drawing inspiration to create a hotel full of historical, nautical and cultural Dutch remembrances.

Bruno is a handsome, energetic and adventurous ship captain whose biggest challenge has been to go around the world. He is a scout who loves looking at stars in the middle of the ocean or to immerse himself in the bazaars of the center of the most isolated places.

The hotel, one of the largest of the chain, will offer 217 rooms, divided into 87 standard rooms on the first floor, 89 on the second plus 39 superior rooms and 2 large suites with a terrace and a private Jacuzzi. In addition, it will have several spaces for events, conferences, gym, inner courtyard along with a market area with 2,500 square meters of shops and restaurants.

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Putting the trips of the 15th century to Asia as a reference, the design was created from elements such as the Spice Route to Indies merged with more traditional aspects of Dutch culture like the houses of Delft.

The project of Pakhuismeesteren refurbishment narrates the story of the site itself, where the exchange of goods and cultures, proceeding from all over the world, took place. Consequently, the tonalities and shades of the building are inspired by colors of spices and Flemish paintings that depict the past history of this particular area. The building is certainly one of the few historical remains that are still in Dutch’s Manhattan area.

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Bruno hotel will talk to its guests about commercial routes, values exchanged, colorful spices, sailing, globes and nautical charts. The visitor will experience a unique historical journey reinterpreted in a modern key. The importance of space openings and closures, lighting and color use, enable the users to become part of the narration itself whilst breathing, touching, savoring and smelling the context they are residing in.

The customers will live an experience that teleports them to another era. The historical elements of the building were respected to reinforce the exploring and travelling sensation.

Warm colors give a more welcoming aspect to a reception that is divided into several environments so that the traveler can enjoy freedom of movement and feel relaxed.

In the central courtyard of the building the original height was kept. It gives the space a majestic appearance.

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To give the appearance of a frozen garden designed for the lounge, trees and reminiscent elements of nature were placed in a bluish key.

The corridors transport the traveler through the history of the Dutch navy; walls speak of trade routes from the ancient continent to Asia. On each floor colors take the leading role and serve as a guide within the building. In a modern key, rooms represent the climax of the hotel design.

The warmth of tones in each room, as well as the quality of their materials, will make each visit an unforgettable experience for the visitor.

The collaboration between Teresa Sapey and Room Mate Hotel chain is going to be the third to date, revealing the harmony between the spirit of the brand and the soul of the studio.

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Tags: Netherlands, Rotterdam

Categories: Hotel, Interiors

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