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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. 9Confidentiel Hotel in Paris, France by Philippe StarckFebruary 18th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Philippe Starck Located on Rue du Roi de Sicile in the heart of Paris’ 4th arrondissement, the 9Confidentiel hotel is the latest 5-star hot spot, designed from start to finish by designer Philippe Starck. The building’s Art Deco facade with its bow windows houses 29 rooms across six floors, three of which are suites with a panoramic view over the roofs of Paris, as well as a breakfast room, a cocktail bar and a tea room. Shifting between neo-classical and ultra-modern, this intimate space is inspired by the subtle and sophisticated poetry of the 1920s. A location that is passed on in whispers, an invitation to a certain confidentiality…  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia
 Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia « 9Confidentiel is a little jewelry box where the glimmer of diamonds is the last sparkle of an overwhelmed society. 9Confidentiel is not a hotel, it is a daydream. » [Philippe Starck] This mix of multiple styles and inspirations come together to create a timeless place. A pastel world is melded with light wood, brushed stainless steel, rose brass and wrought iron, communicating with vibrant frescoes by Ara Starck and sculptures from Yann Masseyeff. An elegant eclecticism found in a series of outsider art adds a touch of surrealism.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia The breakfast room, which turns into a tea room in the afternoon, is the ideal place to discover the creations of pastry chef Yann Couvreur in a unique setting. When evening comes, the Confidence cocktail bar invites hotel guests or visitors to escape out of time thanks to a cocktail menu put together by genius mixologist Nico de Soto. Finally, to complete the cocoon effect, the hotel has teamed up with Parisian custom-made skincare brand Codage to offer an in-room à-la-carte beauty and wellness service. This location has been designed as a boudoir in a distinctive style that mixes outside references and surprises.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia 9Confidentiel was designed by Starck to be an intimate hotel, a jewellery box, a treasure trove. The 29 rooms, including 16 Superior, 6 Club, 4 Executive and 3 Suites with panoramic views over the rooftops of Paris, are a window to a unique and delicate world where each and every detail has been thought out like a work of art. While the rooms and suites are not numbered, each door bears a woman’s name, capturing the imagination: Lucienne, Odette, Jacqueline…  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia The bathrooms, covered entirely in bevelled mirrors, were made by French artisans. Natural stone can be found on the floors, with basins cut into the marble, while the showers conceal a rainfall jet. As a nod to the neo-classical style, the walls are adorned with diamond-shaped cabochons, reminiscent of those on the outer façades of the hotel.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia The carpets, designed for the 9Confidentiel by Starck and made by Pierre Frey, combine symmetrical patterns with pastel tones. They echo the Naples Yellow canvases decorated with white, grey and black patterns covering the walls. The seats and cushions, created exclusively for the hotel by Ara Starck, round off the atmosphere with abstract designs and vivid colors. Each room is an invitation to discovery, poetry and dreams. Designer Philippe Starck sparks guests’ curiosity to offer the perfect base for a Parisian getaway.  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia  Image Courtesy © Philippe Garcia
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