SHAPING
THE FUTURE
OF WATERWATER INTELLIGENCE ENJOYMENT VOL. 9

SHAPING
THE FUTURE
OF WATERWATER INTELLIGENCE ENJOYMENT VOL. 9

Dear Reader

They say cats have nine lives, and we can now say with pride
that GROHE’s annual publication has at least as many outings as our feline friends. Featuring the finest architecturalprojects, under the new title “Shaping the Future of Water”,
we hope to showcase some of the ways in which GROHE isalways looking forward when it comes to technological water solutions with sustainability in mind.
GROHE, as it helps Lixil to deliver its innovative vision for better homes of the future, is driven by customer needs – that is,creating efficient products that reduce water consumption,and take all the hassle out of designing and renovating a bathroom. Sustainability, excellent design and simplicity of use:
they all go hand-in-hand in GROHE’s brand vision.
In the pages of this book, we’ve collected some of the mostinteresting and forward-thinking architecture from aroundthe globe, to show you what is possible with the imaginationand determination that is simply in our DNA at GROHE. It’s
also an opportunity for us to think about the past year andhow we’ve managed to succeed in our goals. For example,
we’re pleased to have been awarded Red Dot Brand of theYear for 2019, to honor excellence in our brand communication, awarded to the best brand in an industry. Meanwhile,
GROHE’s commitment to sustainability has also drawn attention, with recognition in the Fortune 50 Companies thatchanged the world list, as well as winning the CSR Award of
the German Federal Government 2017.
Since climate change is one of the greatest challenges of
the contemporary world, it’s greatly gratifying to know that
our efforts to make a difference are being noticed. We at
GROHE are working hard towards doing even more, andmaking all of our processes more sustainable. That is why
we have committed ourselves to the goal of making our
production carbon-neutral by 2020. Since July 2019 wehave converted all our production plants to run on green
electricity. And to offset unavoidable CO2 emissions wehave become invested in two compensation projects – ahydroelectric power station in India and a borehole maintenance project in Malawi – which are based on extremely
stringent criteria, such as the Gold Standard, developed
under the aegis of the WWF.
Apart from these efforts, it has also been a standout year
for those who have always wanted to know more about the
inner workings of GROHE, since we were the focus of anThomas Fuhr CEO GROHE AG
Jonas Brennwald CEO LWT EMENA
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entire episode in the sixth series of “Megabrands”, broadcast on n-tv. The 50-minute documentary portrayed manyof the most important things about our own “mega brand”,
following the whole process, from the first germ of an idea
to the final delivery of efficient and satisfying products forour customers.
Elsewhere, for the biennial fair ISH’s 2019 edition, we presented a record number of product innovations. We were happy
to demonstrate revolutionary new ideas from GROHE’s crack
engineering team, such as 3D printed metal faucets as well as
the Colors range. Indeed, our design team’s work has been
especially impressive this year, with GROHE awarded morethan 400 awards for our design – no small feat!
Our efforts in production all strengthen the same goals:
quality, technology, design and sustainability, and makes it
a true joy to see these values come to life in architecturalprojects across the globe. For example, Aquatio Cave (p. 90)
brings a modern sensibility to traditional carved-out architecture in Matera, Italy, while Casa Buhnici’s (p. 82) sleek,
contemporary design is as sustainable as possible, making
prominent use of reclaimed wood and water-saving technology. Comfort and precision were of the utmost importanceaboard the event ship Blue Rhapsody (p. 18), which is fully
kitted out with a complete GROHE bathroom solution, from
infrared basin mixers to Sensia Arena shower toilets. It has
also been fantastic to see the imaginative uses of the Colors
range, such as in the Alpine resort of Flims, Switzerland,
where The Hide hotel (p. 42) features bathrooms thatengage all the senses. GROHE’s Sense and Sense Guard
were part of a recent renovation of the Egå Church in Denmark (p. 152), following a water leak. Now the parish priest
and his family are able to take holidays without that worry
disturbing them. Drawing attention for rugged sophistication, the Patio House (p. 132) in Karpathos, Greece was a finalist in the World Architecture Festival 2018, which GROHE
is honored to be a founder sponsor of, celebrating the successes of the architecture and design community.
And what a community it is! As it is constantly growing in
ambition and innovation, we look forward to continuing towork to meet the needs of tomorrow’s technology today,
imagining tailored, on-demand solutions. We’ve never been
prouder of our values and our responsibilities in providing
sustainable design-conscious products that truly shape thefuture of water.

“We’ve neverbeen prouder ofour values andour ­responsibilitiesin ­providing­sustainable,­design-conscious
products that ­truly shape thefuture of water.”3

Contents

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Editorial

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Partners by Design
Niehku Mountain Villa, Riksgränsen / Sweden
Blue Rhapsody, Rotterdam / The Netherlands
Hotel Pacai, Vilnius / Lithuania

EMENA
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Under, Lindesnes / Norway

38

The Loft, Brussels Airport / Belgium

42

The Hide, Flims / Switzerland

46

Carrara House, Luz, Lagos / Portugal

50

Baiona Public Library, Baiona / Spain

54

Hôtel Les Neiges, Courchevel / France

58

Bar Virgen del Carmen, Santa Pola / Spain

62

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre, Frankfurt / Germany

66

House On The Olive Trees, Valencia / Spain

70

Hôtel Monte Cristo, Paris / France

74

Penthouse Botersloot, Rotterdam / The Netherlands

78

Novotel Charleroi Centre, Brussels / Belgium

82

Casa Buhnici, Corbeanca / Romania

86

The Barn, Normandy / France

90

Aquatio Cave, Matera / Italy

94

Marski by Scandic, Helsinki / Finland

98

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Riga / Latvia

102

Koç University Medical Sciences Campus,
Istanbul / Turkey

106

25hours Hotel Das Tour, Düsseldorf / Germany

110

A Viewpoint to Talamanca, Ibiza / Spain

114

Hotel Urban Crème, Prague / Czech Republic

118

Cabin One, Berlin / Germany

122

Florens Lake Resort & Spa,

ASIA

Oberried at Lake Brienz / Switzerland

4124

M4, Madrid / Spain

128

Stradini Hospital, Riga / Latvia

158

Ritz Carlton Xi‘an, Xi‘an / China

132

Patio House, Karpathos / Greece

162

X2 Hoi An, Hoi An / Vietnam

136

Caesars Bluewaters Dubai,

166

The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok / Thailand

Dubai / United Arab Emirates

170

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney / Australia

140

MSC Meraviglia, Valletta / Malta

174

House in Chitose, Tokyo / Japan

144

Hotel Camellia, Opatija / Croatia

178

8 St Thomas, Singapore

148

DublDom, Kandalaksha / Russia

180

Avadina Hills by Anantara, Phuket / Thailand

152

Egå Church, Egå / Denmark

184

Oakwood Studios, Singapore

154

Grecotel Corfu Imperial, Corfu / Greece

188

Rosewood Sanya, Hainan / China

AMERICAS
192

Sleeve House, Taghkanic / USA

196

The Sinclair, Chicago / USA

200

Portland Japanese Garden, Portland / USA

204

465 North Park, Chicago / USA

208

550 Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NYC / USA

212

Candelaria – Pastene, Santiago / Chile216

Tucson Mountain Retreat, Arizona / USA

220

Alta Roosevelt, Chicago / USA228

Index Architect / Designer

224

Torre Manacar, Mexico City / Mexico

230

Photo Credits

226

Basecamp SFH, Chicago / USA

232

Imprint
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PARTNERSBY DESIGN

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Special projects demand special details. Ourclients explain why they chose GROHE as
their partner for these architectural highlights.

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Clas Darvik
Developer for Niehku Mountain Villa

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“As a developer and well-­travelled skier myself, it wasby chance that I came acrossthis historic site that took
many years to complete due
to its challenging location. It
was a very personal projectand one where I immersed
myself in all the details. As the­location is ­luxuriously ­remoteand the clientele are ­mostlyinternational, we s­ pecified
GROHE across my property
as they are a global, high-­
quality and reliable brand,
but most importantly to me,
they look spectacular.”9

Niehku Mountain Villa
Riksgränsen / Sweden

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Niehku Mountain Villa is located on Riksgränsen, the national border between Sweden and Norway, on the site of
the legendary Malmbanan (Iron Ore) train line. Created as
a comfortable home-from-home ideal for exploring theadventurous activities on offer in the area, the villa has
been ingeniously designed to incorporate the history of
the site. Architects ­K rook & Tjäder have retained thewalls of the line’s old roundhouse so that they passthrough the new building
The villa has won the ‘Best Hotel Interior’ at the prestigious Prix Versailles and was also named as the overall
winner at the awards hosted at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris in September 2019. The interior – which includes 14 double rooms, a restaurant, bar, lounge andspa – were designed by award-winning design agency
Stylt, playing on and enhancing the architectural fea­tures from the roundhouse and adding rich materials andnods to local tradition that create a feeling of luxurious
insulation from the cold outside. The name Niehku is
the Northern Sami word for ‘dream’, and this feeling is
encapsulated in the warm, industrial glamour of thescheme. In the bathrooms, GROHE Essence and Euphoria
products have been specified in the GROHE Colors
Brushed Hard Graphite finish for a perfect aesthetic fit.

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Warmth and glamour are injected to the restaurant space with details like reflective brick tiles and pendant lights whichemphasize the full height of the beamed space. The bedrooms in the villa create a cosy, indulgent atmosphere to insulate
guests from the chill outside, with rich wood finishes and rust-hued details.

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Pontus Orrbacke, Krook & Tjäder

Architect
Krook & Tjäder
krooktjader.se
Interior designer
Stylt Trampoli
stylt.se
Project address
20 Lokvändarvägen
98194 Riksgränsen, Sweden
Date of completion
2018

Erik Nissen Johansen, Stylt Trampoli

15Marilyn de Vaal & Frank Pieterse, Art-line
Interior designers for Blue Rhapsody

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“The Blue Rhapsody event
ship is all about ‘Water­Enjoyment’. In o
­ rder to bringa ­design ­coherence ­GROHE­products have been ­specified­throughout to ­complement
the opulent ­surroundings.
The d­ esign is based on asense of flow, ­echoing and­enhancing the ­elegantly
curved lines of the vessel’s
structure. With s­ eamlessaesthetics and guest
comfort a priority, ­GROHE­bathroom products wereused throughout to providea ­complete solution.”
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Blue Rhapsody
Rotterdam / The Netherlands

18Able to accommodate up to 600 guests, the yacht Blue Rhapsody is anelegant event ship. Measuring 85 ft long, it has room for 440 people todine, theatre facilities and numerous lounges. The architects Marilyn
de Vaal and Frank Pieterse have extensive experience of creating sumptuous interiors for super yachts, designing for the Royal Household ofJohor Malaysia among others. Pieterse pays particular attention toflow between different spaces. “With Blue Rhapsody, we had the goalof making the ship feel like a whole,” he explains. As a key part of thisdrive for design coherence GROHE products have been specified
throughout. GROHE has supplied a complete bathroom solution, including everything from GROHE ceramic basins and Sensia Arena
shower toilets to the smaller details of flush plates, accessories andsoap dishes, ensuring that all these element in the restrooms are invisual and functional harmony. As comfort and efficiency are key onboard, guests will also find GROHE Essence E infrared basin mixers –effortless to operate, even on the high seas!

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On Blue Rhapsody each space is designed to connect with the next, so that while every guest area has its own identity, thetransition between them is seamless. Practicality has to underpin the design's luxury, with GROHE infrared faucets combining
both qualities in the bathrooms.

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Marilyn de Vaal & Frank Pieterse, Art-line

ArchitectArt-line
artline-design.com
Project address
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date of completion
2019

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Indre Baršauskaite & Greta Valikone,
YES.design.architectureInterior designers for Hotel Pacai

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“The overall design conceptof the hotel meant ­matching
the past with the presentand ­looking at ways to ­createthe d­ ialogue and contrast­between different eras. Thereis ­definitely some ­magic in­finding the most suitable­product for a ­certain spaceand GROHE ­Allure was ‘in theright place, at the right time.’”25

Hotel Pacai
Vilnius /Lithuania
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The Old Town of Vilnius is a historic snapshot of 17th century Baroquesplendour, and in Hotel Pacai this atmosphere is preserved and updated
for today’s luxury travellers. The hotel is housed in the Pacai palace,which once played host to the Russian Tzar and Emperor Napoleon.
Many of the building’s architectural details remain, from mysterious
stone staircases to arches and columns. Interior designers YES explain
the design is “all about matching the past with the modern present andlooking for ways to create dialogue or even contrast between different
times.” Original frescoes have been uncovered, often set against bareplaster or stone finishes. Luxurious contemporary textures are layeredon top, with velvets, glossy metallic details and rich marbles adding to
the dramatic palette.
Of the 104 rooms, a number of expansive suites steal the show, including the 120sqm Pacai Suite, where the building’s original full height
double doors and lofty proportions ooze grand glamour. The bathrooms offer perfectly attuned modern decadence, with freestanding
baths paired with elegant GROHE Allure freestanding bath spouts in a
glamorous Warm Sunset finish.

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History and drama collide in the Hotel Pacai, with a color and material palette that celebrates the history of the ancient palace, while­p roviding comfort and contemporary style to guests.

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Indre Baršauskaite & Greta Valikone,
YES.design.architectureInterior designer
YES.design.architecture
yesdesign.lt
Project addressDidžioji g. 7
LT-01128 Vilnius, Lithuania
Date of completion
2018

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“There is a magic in finding the most suitable product for a certain space. GROHE’s Allure products, with their mood of classical, everlasting ­d esign, were in the right place, at the right time, matching the overall
concept,” explain interior designers YES.

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EMEN

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10 Niehku Mountain Villa
Riksgränsen / Sweden

58 Bar Virgen del Carmen
Santa Pola / Spain

18 Blue Rhapsody
Rotterdam / The Netherlands

62 Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
Frankfurt / Germany

26 Hotel Pacai
Vilnius / Lithuania

66 House On The Olive Trees
Valencia / Spain

34 UnderLindesnes / Norway

70 Hôtel Monte Cristo
Paris / France

38 The Loft
Brussels Airport / Belgium

74 Penthouse Botersloot
Rotterdam / The Netherlands

42 The Hide
Flims / Switzerland

78 Novotel Charleroi Centre
Brussels / Belgium

46 Carrara House, Luz
Lagos / Portugal

82 Casa Buhnici
Corbeanca / Romania

50 Baiona Public Library
Baiona / Spain

86 The Barn
Normandy / France

54 Hôtel Les Neiges
Courchevel / France

90 Aquatio Cave
Matera / Italy

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94 Marski by Scandic
Helsinki / Finland

124 M4Madrid / Spain

98 Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Riga / Latvia

128 Stradini Hospital
Riga / Latvia

102 Koç University Medical
Sciences Campus
Istanbul / Turkey

132 Patio House
Karpathos / Greece

106 25hours Hotel Das Tour
Düsseldorf / Germany
110 A Viewpoint to Talamanca
Ibiza / Spain
114 Hotel Urban Crème
Prague / Czech Republic
118 Cabin One
Berlin / Germany
122 Florens Lake Resort & Spa
Oberried at
Lake Brienz / Switzerland

136 Caesars Bluewaters Dubai
Dubai / United Arab Emirates
140 MSC Meraviglia
Valletta / Malta
144 Hotel Camellia
Opatija / Croatia
148 DublDom
Kandalaksha / Russia
152 Egå ChurchEgå / Denmark
154 Grecotel Corfu Imperial
Corfu / Greece33Under
Lindesnes / Norway34

Surely one of the most arresting and adventurous designs for a restaurant in years, Under invites guests to dine at the bottom of the sea. The
building appears to rest at an angle on the rocky shore of Norway’s
southern-most point, one end of it dipping below the water, constantly
washed by the waves. Inside the dining space touches the sea bed fivemeters below, with a huge glass wall offering views of the ocean floor.
The rough concrete exterior of the building is monolithic, and designed

to allow marine life to cling to it, integrating it into its environment.
Inside however the building serves to reassure diners as they enter thisalien world. Softly undulating walls, woven panels and oak cladding
add warmth and quiet. In collaboration with local carpentry workshop
Hamran, Snøhetta created seating that highlights the natural beautyand strength of wood. The playful innovation of the building extends
to GROHE ICON 3D printed faucets in the bathrooms.
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Architect & interior designer
Snøhettasnohetta.com
Project addressBålyveien 48
4521 Lindesnes, Norway
Date of completion
2019Soft forms lead diners down into the main space where a floor-to-ceiling window allows views of the ocean floor. Every
design element is carefully considered and chosen specifically to enhance this other-worldly space.

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In the bathrooms innovative GROHE ICON 3D faucets have been created bespoke
for the space, via cutting-edge 3D printing technology.

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The Loft
Brussels Airport / Belgium

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Created to give travellers at Brussels Airport a genuinely different airport lounge experience, THE LOFT has been designed in close collaboration with LOUNGEXPERIENCES
and GROHE, using a wealth of products to refresh, soothe and de-stress Brussels
Airlines passengers. THE LOFT sees the original lounge doubled in size, with a harmonious design based on the Japanese tradition of omotenashi, or ‘the art of hospitality.’
Alongside private nap rooms and hot stone massage chairs, guests can enjoy a personal spa experience with GROHE. Six private shower rooms are fitted with GROHE’s
state-of-the-art shower systems, including the AquaSymphony, offering steam, lightand music as part of a therapeutic shower. GROHE Essence E touchless faucets and
GROHE Arena Sensia shower toilets were chosen for the public toilets.
THE LOFT accommodates 500 guests and includes zones for working, relaxing and refuelling. The design incorporates the Belgian Art Nouveau theme with award winning
art and design by Lexus. GROHE Red and Blue water systems supply travellers withinstant kettle-hot water or chilled and sparkling filtered water direct from the faucet,
a feature that saves 500,000 plastic bottles per year. Thanks to the above and several
other innovative experiences, THE LOFT won the award of ‘Europe’s Leading Airport
Lounge 2019’ by World Travel Awards in June 2019.
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Interior designer
Brussels Airlines / GROHE / LOUNGEXPERIENCES
Project address
Leopoldlaan,
1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Date of completion
2018

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Weary travellers can restore their equilibrium in the all-around indulgence of a GROHE AquaSymphony shower system, offering light, sound and an enveloping curtain of water. Elsewhere in thelounge GROHE Red and Blue water systems keep guests refreshed on demand.

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The Hide
Flims / Switzerland
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Taking a fresh look at the style concept of an Alpine resort, The Hide
Hotel Flims avoids the clichés and instead injects a cosmopolitan
sophistication. Found in Switzerland’s Graubünden region the hotel ispart of the bold new Stenna Flims complex, which includes retail spaces, a cinema and bar, and is situated right by the ski lifts for a ‘ski-in,
ski-out’ experience. The interior design by super-hip studio Stylt Trampoli uses jewel-bright emeralds, purples and reds to give the interior

glamour and warmth. The comfort of a traditional lodge is evoked withgenerous fireplaces, rich textures and natural materials. The bedrooms
in particular use layers of texture to keep the guests feeling cosy andcocooned, including glass, velvet, intricate metalwork and full-height
marquetry walls. In the bathrooms GROHE Essence basin mixers andEuphoria shower systems are specified in the cool, urban Brushed Hard
Graphite finish toning perfectly with warm pink basins.
43Architect
Marcus Gross & Werner Rüegg
gross-rueegg.ch
Interior design
Stylt Trampoli
stylt.se
Project address
Via Nova 80
7017 Flims, Switzerland
Date of completion
2019

Erik Nissen Johansen, Stylt Trampoli

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Nestled right at the foot of the ski slopes of Flims, the hotel offers a sophisticated design twist onclassic Alpine style, with contemporary finishes and silhouettes used to bring a sense of urban chic
to the rooms and public spaces alike, and rich hues and textures keeping a warming atmosphere to
the interiors.

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Carrara House, Luz
Lagos / Portugal

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Cool white stone contrasts against the azure blue sky of Luz, Portugal.
The Carrara House uses striking, simple silhouettes and finishes, allowing the architect, Mário Martins, to play with notions of weight andweightlessness, light and shade. A dramatic, 30 meter-long terrace
draws the eye along it and towards the sea. This unadorned space both
frames and shades the main living space, as well as giving various
access points to the open-plan living room and kitchen within.

An infinity pool further extends the space, from which water cascades
into a shallower pool in the sloping garden below, creating an almost
hidden, shady spot, screened by water droplets – another playful touch,which also emphasizes the gradual slope of the plot. Inside the spaces
are just as streamlined, with crisp, clean lines throughout. Visual texture
is added via panels of pale marble, with GROHE Eurocube fittings making the perfect Cubist punctuation for the luxurious bathroom space.

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From the dramatic overhanging swimming pool to the GROHE Cube fittings in the bathroom, everything in this home is based on clean, crisp, modern lines, creating feelings of both solidity and expansiveness.

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Mário Martins

Architect
Mário Martins Atelier
mariomartins.com
Project address
Luz
Lagos, Portugal
Date of completion
201749

Baiona Public Library
Baiona / Spain

For Murado & Elvira Architects, interaction and participation
are a key quality that they wish their buildings to inspire. Thisethos has found its perfect home in their design for the Baiona
Public Library, a space that aims to help promote creativity. The
Public Library and Historic Archive is located at the former
Sancti Spiritus Hospital, in a building that has stood since the17th century, and the challenge for the architects was to create
an interior that could be slotted into this historic building withthe minimum of disruption.
The design uses a skin of maple wood to create walls, floors andceilings, with a playful geometry developed from the original
space’s irregular shape. Curved walls integrate shelving, andconceal openings to hidden spaces behind, such as a wardrobe
and a puppet theatre, all the while drawing the attention backtowards the central courtyard, which brings light into the space.
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Juan Elvira & Clara Murado

Architect
Murado & Elvira Architects
muradoelvira.com
Project address
Rúa Manuel Valverde, 436300 Baiona, Spain
Date of completion
2018
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The origins of the building are still visible within this inventive scheme, with the organic exposed stone providing a textural counterpoint to the new wood interior. Spaces for curling up with a book have been
designed into the library main room and corridors, perfect for bookworms.

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Hôtel Les Neiges
Courchevel / France54

Snow-topped roofs and carved balconies – Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges
has all the charm of a traditional chalet. Situated in the heart of legendary ski resort Courchevel, at the foot of the Bellecote slope, the hotel
has 42 rooms, all with a reassuring chalet feel. They feature sloping
ceilings and wooden balconies, but use pale woods and soft, neutral
fabrics to give everything a modern, luxurious feel. The public spaces
offer a warm, enveloping environment after a day on the slopes, withrich red velvets and chunky natural wood tables. In the guest bathrooms a similar feel prevails, with the tactile appeal of slate, marble andwood used to create spaces in which to unwind. The modern organicstyle is perfectly evoked in the GROHE Allure basin mixer, its rounded
form complementing the bathrooms’ sculpted, freestanding tubs. In
some suites you can even soak in the bath while looking over the
fabulous mountain views.
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Situated in the heart of Courchevel, Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges offers an intimate, warming retreat from the slopes outside. The bathrooms – some with tubs overlooking
the landscape – offer an indulgent space in which to unwind, and incorporate wood and organic elements, while keeping a modern feel with sleek details like the
GROHE Allure basin mixers.

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Architect
Inex-Ainexa-architectes.com
Project address
422 Rue de Bellecôte73120 Courchevel, France
Date of completion
2016
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Bar Virgen del Carmen
Santa Pola / Spain

The renovation of the Posito Pesquero in Santa Pola was, say thearchitects Arn, a matter of removing layers of additions and interventions to expose and enhance the existing structure. Two levelsof false ceiling had to be removed and all paint and surface finishedstripped from the walls inside, revealing once more the beautiful
original stone.
By rearranging the interior and creating a double-height space, they
were able to make a feature of the wooden roof structure and allow
different view points from which to enjoy the bones of this mid-nineteenth century building. The materials used in the transformationecho the industrial heritage of the site, with a black metal balcony
edging the mezzanine and a tactile stone bar surface. Brick-framed
sliding doors at the entrance are a modern take on warehousearchitecture of the time, and even the wooden shutters at the arched
upper window were restored, along with the illuminated ‘Posito
Pesquero’ sign, once again welcoming customers in.

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A mezzanine creates extra space for customers without detracting from the natural drama of the building’s old beams. The metalwork is a nod to the industrial past of the space.

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Luis Rubiato, Patricia Navarro and Jose Amorros, Arn Arquitectos

Architect
Arn Arquitectos
estudioarn.com
Project address
Carrer del Moll, 33
Santa Pola, Spain
Date of completion
2015

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Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
Frankfurt / Germany

The city of Frankfurt is famous as a global financial center,and known as ‘Mini Manhattan’ – the sophisticated, eclectic
taste of the global traveller was the jumping off point for thedesign of the hotel’s newly renovated Deluxe and Executive
rooms by design specialists thpd. They translated this feelas a mix of soft colors and warm timber paneling, creating
a welcoming home-from-home with a rich mix of lighting,artworks and a few design classics.
Leather panel headboards and brass details on the sidetables and lighting add a feeling of understated luxury, carried over into the suite’s bathrooms, where GROHE Essence
faucets and Rainshower systems in a Cool Sunrise finish
pick up on the metal details in the bedrooms. In thirteen of
the suites the GROHE Sensia Arena shower toilet has also
been specified, underlining the aim of the designers for notjust luxury but also contemporary comfort in every aspectof the design.
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63Architect
thdp
thdpdesign.com
Interior designer
Nick Hickson
Project address
Hochstraße 460313 Frankfurt, Germany
Date of completion
2019

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The ground floor of the hotel is home to a vast bar and restaurant area, dramatically lit by the building’s soaring glass atrium above.

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House On The Olive Trees
Valencia / Spain

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With an irregular plot made up largely of terraces of olive trees, thishouse has been conceived as both a sanctuary and a lookout, designed
to focus on the views to the horizon and to integrate the internal and external spaces effortlessly. The monolithic exterior of white mortar offers
no distractions – only a warm wood entrance door and a stone pathushering you into the all-white space within. Even this access to thehouse offers a clear view through the glass-fronted building to the­infinity pool and valley beyond.

The pool itself forms a focal point of the design by architects Gallardo
Llopis, both enhancing and diluting the surrounding views according to
the reflections on its seamless surface. Inside the open-plan cooking,dining and living space a gloss white kitchen almost vanishes into thewhite walls and floor. The subtle lines of GROHE Essence faucets add
a tactile note. The master bedroom has its own orientation towards a
private area of garden, the view emphasized by an overhanging eave
which screens the sun and frames the full-height window.

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The building’s entrance is picked out with stone paving leading up to the wood-clad doorway, screened by a stone wall. These warm organic details give this area its own identity, and throw the sleek, all-whiteinteriors within into even greater contrast.

68Architect
Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos
gallardo-llopis.com
Project address
Villamarchante
Valencia, Spain
Date of completion
2016

Carlos Gallardo Llopis

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Hôtel Monte Cristo
Paris / France70Step back in time to a mythical Paris of literary salons, luxury andthe eclectic glamour of overseas adventures. Hôtel Monte Cristo’s
interiors are a riot of rich color and print, inspired by the great writer Alexandre Dumas and the hero of his novel The Count of Monte
Cristo. Both the travels of the eponymous hero, and the Caribbean
ancestry of Dumas himself inform every aspect of the hotel, whichboasts Paris’s first dedicated rum bar, a nod to the Dumas’ family
history as rum producers.
The interior design by Pauline d’Hoop and Delphine Sauvaget embraces the trend for bohemian maximalism, with layers of detailbuilt up with vivid hues and antique treasures. The bedrooms ooze
old-world glamour, with bamboo and rattan furniture, lush velvet
upholstery and out-sized paper lanterns. In the bathrooms elegant
vanity basins and baths are complemented by GROHE Rainshower
Cosmopolitan showers and Essence bath mixers in a period-appropriate Brushed Cool Sunrise finish.
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The bedrooms create a romantic atmosphere inspired by adventures overseas, and the feel of vintage glamour is pursued
perfectly throughout, right down to the GROHE Brushed Cool Sunrise finish to the bathrooms’ faucets and showers.

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Designer
Flamant
flamant.com
Interior designer
Pauline d’Hoop
paulinedhoop.com
Project address
20–22 Rue Pascal
75005 Paris, France
Date of completion
201873Penthouse Botersloot
Rotterdam / The Netherlands
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From the top floors of the Statendam Building, Rotterdam, Penthouse Botersloot offers impressive views
across the city’s downtown and river. This penthouse
design has been undertaken by interior designer Lennart
Otte, who has taken not only the building’s portholemotif but also the broader seafaring history of the city as
her guide. Otte felt the distinctive windows reminded herof cruise ships and cabins, and so a luxurious maritime
theme was created. The split-level apartment uses a fresh
white base to highlight the views and also architecturalfeatures, like the black spiral staircase at its heart.
The clean-lined, space-efficient style of a yacht – a space
where everything has its place and flow is essential –is visible in the barely-there kitchen and super-slick
bathrooms where state-of-the-art GROHE Sensia Arena
shower toilets fit perfectly into the seamless scheme.
Subtle luxury is key, with GROHE Water Systems serving
the kitchen and GROHE Cool Sunrise gold faucets andaccessories in the bathroom.

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The penthouse uses metallic accents in the decor and furnishings to add warmth and sophistication, down to the inclusion of GROHE faucets in a Cool Sunrise finish. In the kitchen a sleek GROHE water system
keeps surfaces streamlined and clutter-free.

Interior design
Lennart Otte Interieurlennartotte.nl
Project address
Statendam, 541 Botersloot
3011 HE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date of completion
2017

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Novotel Charleroi Centre
Brussels / Belgium

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Sleep and relaxation come to the fore in the design of Novotel Charleroi
Centre, the first Novotel of the latest generation in Belgium. The hotel isright in the heart of the action, located on the second floor of the Rive
Gauche shopping centre and surrounded by the bustle of shops, restaurants and bars, and with a unique roof terrace high above the city. Step
inside however and a soft, cocooning atmosphere invites guests toshake off the stresses of the streets below. The public areas, with interiors created by Dintérieur, feature wood and warm colors to form an
intimate, atmospheric space. Each bedroom features a bed ­designed by

Novotel, and décor that mixes large-scale images of the natural world
with soothing neutral colors and materials. Created according to the
Novotel brand’s latest concept, the bedrooms also make a feature of
their open-plan bathrooms, meaning that the fittings chosen had to fit
seamlessly with the calming, modern feel of the bedrooms, as well as
offering ultimate performance. Rainshower SmartControl shower systems provide guests with a shower experience of comfort and luxury,
while the sleek, minimal lines of the Essence basin mixer match theclean-lined, tactile look of the bedroom-bathroom spaces.

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The bedrooms spaces of the hotel have been designed to be cool, calming and restful, with clean-lined GROHE Essence faucets and GROHE Rainshower SmartControl shower systems
making the perfect accompaniment in the suites’ sleek bathrooms.

80Dominique Hottois, Dintérieur

Architect
DDS & Partners Architects
dds.plus
Interior design
Dintérieur
dinterieur.be
Project address
17 Place Verte, Charleroi
6000 Brussels, Belgium
Date of completion
2017

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Casa Buhnici
Corbeanca / Romania
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George Buhnici is a building pioneer. After viewing hundreds of properties insearch of a green, modern home to buy in Romania, he decided that the only
way to get just what he needed was to construct one himself from scratch.
Working with architects Raluca Munteanu and Adriana Caraza, the hunt was on
to find companies specializing in sustainable solutions. The home had to meet
six criteria: it had to be smart, energy efficient, built with sustainable materials, comfortable, automated and secure.
The architects’ solution updated the traditional Romanian house, where muchof life revolves around a courtyard. The project used reclaimed wood and put
sustainable technologies to the fore, resulting in it being the first certified­Premium Passive House in Romania. The house uses GROHE throughout, with
­Essence and Eurodisc faucets chosen for their water-saving EcoJoy function,and the Rainshower SmartControl shower system meets the ‘smart’ part of thebrief. All these were put in place by engineer Ovidiu Tifui. Even the kitchen­uses GROHE, with a Blue Home water system providing sustainable filtered­water, eliminating the waste of plastic bottles.

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Fulfilling the owner’s brief of building a smart, sustainable house, GROHE’s Rainshower SmartControl shower system and water-saving basin faucets have been specified for thehome’s generous bathroom space.

84Architect
Arhi Mede Studioarhi-mede.roInterior designer
ZA.DA
zada.com.ro
Project address
Corbeanca, Romania
Date of completion
2019

Alina Catrina, ZA.DA; Raluca Munteanu & Adriana Caraza, Arhi Mede Studio

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The Barn
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In this project by architect Antonin Ziegler the agricultural
honesty of a once-ruined barn is now the central feature of
the house. The wooden bones of the old barn have been cladin a zinc envelope but still define the interior. Internal structures for sleeping and bathing have been added in equallysimple breeze blocks and cement, while glass windows slice
through the space, giving views of the wheat fields of theRegional Natural Park of Boucles de la Seine.

But within the rustic simplicity there is still space for playful
touches. Above the dark monolithic kitchen island unit, fittedwith an equally sleek GROHE Concetto faucet, a line of outsized bare bulb lights create an appealing decorative feature.
The bedrooms are tucked into the wooden beams, where hay
was once stored. And yet luxury has been incorporated too –a swim/spa space uses simple materials to emphasize thebeauty of the beams that soar above it.

87Architect
Antonin Ziegler
antoninziegler.com/architecture
Project address
Banks of the Seine
Normandy, France
Date of completion
2016

Antonin Ziegler

Ancient and modern combine effortlessly in the barn’s interior, with a spa/swimming pool at the northern end of the space and a glossy modern kitchen nestling comfortably under the barn’s original beams.

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Aquatio Cave
Matera / Italy

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Creating a contemporary, luxurious spa and hotel in one of the mostunique historic sites in the world. That was the challenge to architect
Simone Micheli in his design for the Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spain the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera. Occupied since the
Palaeolithic period, the site contains over a thousand troglodyte dwellings carved into the rock, harmoniously integrated into the natural
terrain. He took inspiration from the shape of a water droplet, the force
which gradually formed the caves, letting this organic shape inform

everything from the furniture to the lighting. The stone walls, still bearing traces of fossils, form a calming backdrop, while white screensdivide up larger spaces, referencing the milk of lime historically usedby Materans to clean their walls. To maintain the air of timelessness
and simplicity, the luxuries of the modern world are cleverly concealed,from large mirrors which cover in-room technology to the cutting-edge
cleaning system of the GROHE Sensia Arena shower toilet with its
sleek exterior silhouette.
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At the heart of the hotel complex a series of underground spaces and ancient basins dating back to the 9th century were renovated. This
area is now transformed into a luxurious spa with infinity pool and sensory showers, plus dedicated spaces for guest wellness treatments
and relaxation.

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Simone Micheli

Architect
Simone Michelisimonemicheli.com
Project address
Sasso Caveoso, Via Conche, 1275100 Matera, Italy
Date of completion
2018
93Marski by Scandic
Helsinki / Finland

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The design and ethos of the newly refurbished Marski by Scandic hotelin Helsinki is intended to capture a feeling of ‘Finnfulness’, an open-minded philosophy that celebrates both the urban lifestyle and love of naturethat characterizes modern Finland. The hotel interiors reference thegreat outdoors through a city-chic filter, with light wood floors set againststone that echoes the cliffs of the Finnish archipelago, and a palette ofdark green, for the country’s lakes and forest, and rich Finnish berry red.

Guests can opt for the revitalizing indulgence of a room with its own
sauna, or the equally restful option of a room with no windows, ensuring the city sounds don’t disturb. Co-living rooms combine three interconnected rooms, ideal for families or groups of friends. Marski by
Scandic has been awarded the official Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification, thanks to its low energy, water and chemical consumption, withrecycled materials used whenever possible.

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The dramatic bathroom spaces create an intimate, urban atmosphere with the use of dark colors and metallic accents,­including the appealingly tactile lines of GROHE Essence faucets and Euphoria shower systems, both in a contemporary
Cool Sunrise finish.

Interior designer
Koncept
koncept.se
Project address
Mannerheimintie 10100 Helsinki, Finland
Date of completion
2019

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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Riga / Latvia

98Flanked by the Latvian National Opera House and the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of the Old Town, the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Riga is
Latvia’s first five-star luxury hotel. The history of the site itself – theplace where the first cocktail in the Soviet Union was reputedly served –is celebrated in the sympathetic updating of the hotel. The glamour of abygone era is at the heart of the renovation, from the Grand Bar to theCigar Lounge. The hotel also discreetly offers all the modern comfort

you could wish for, with the addition of a 1300 sqm spa offering wellness treatments and a ‘vitality pool’. The suites are a similar mix oftraditional and modern luxury, with richly textured materials creating
an atmosphere of indulgence, paired with the highest quality fittings.
In the bathrooms, the subtle, timeless elegance of GROHE Essencemixers are a perfect aesthetic fit, while GROHE F-Series ceiling showers offer guests the ultimate way to unwind.

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The suites feature rich materials and traditional paneling, with the additional indulgence of freestanding centrepiece bathtubs in some rooms. Marble-topped basin counters and clean lines are given a timelesswarmth and elegance with GROHE Essence mixers.

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Interior designer
Alex Kravetz Design
alexkravetzdesign.com
Project address
22, Aspazijas bulv.
1050 Riga, Latvia
Date of completion
2017

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Koç University Medical
Sciences Campus
Istanbul / Turkey

Consultation and collaboration are essential on any project, but perhaps more so in a medical building, where anticipating both present
and future user needs is paramount to success. From the outset ofthe design process, Kreatif Architects, working in collaboration with
Cannon Design, used forums to draw views from representatives of all
stake holders. Their design for the Koç University Medical Sciences
Campus draws on all of this input, creating a space that is both futureproofed and tailored to the humans who will use it. The design is also
intended to help foster communication and integration between different disciplines.
The design consists of two blocks, joined by an atrium, letting naturallight flood in – a priority for the project, alongside ease of maintenanceand energy conservation. Mezzanines and basement rooms draw down
light through generous skylights. The views onto the atrium also help
open up the interior to the outside and ground the building in the space.
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ArchitectKreatif Architects
kreatifmimarlik.com
Project address
Topkapı Mahallesi, Davutpasa Cd. No:4,34010 Istanbul, Turkey
Date of completion
2016

Wide consultation with all stakeholders took place in the early stages of this design, with access to natural light for all spaces one of the priorities that has informed the shape of the finishedbuilding, evident in curved walls of glass in many areas.

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25hours Hotel Das Tour
Düsseldorf / Germany106

Located in Düsseldorf’s new Le Quarter Central,
25hours Hotel Das Tour brings playful, inventive
energy to the city’s 360,000 sqm former freightrailway station. Positioned on the Rhine, its
proximity to France inspired Swedish creative
team Stylt Trampoli’s designs. The result combines a witty, whimsical French flair with theelegant functionality of German engineering.
The youthful, sociable vibe is established withbench seating and the pretty Café La Tour in thelobby, alongside a romantically rustic flower
shop. Black steel for the staircases and otherstructural details creates an urban edge, while abike shop on the ground floor encourages
guests to get out into the city.
In the bedrooms the two influences are moreclearly defined, with the French Chambres offering quirky charm and four-poster beds, andbold, graphic lines and colors in the German
Rooms. GROHE Atrio faucets complement thehip, warm modernity of the black-tiled bathrooms where functionality is an aesthetic aswell as practical choice.
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Interior designer
Stylt Trampoli
stylt.se
Project address
Louis-Pasteur-Platz 1
40211 Düsseldorf, Germany
Date of completion
2018
Erik Nissen Johansen, Stylt Trampoli

Functionality is both a practical and aesthetic choice in the bathrooms, designed with an industrial edge andplayful accents, with GROHE Atrio faucets adding to the contemporary, youthful look.

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A Viewpoint to Talamanca
Ibiza / Spain

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Though built on a modest plot, the design of this private housecreates an expansive feel, the cantilevered upper floor reaching out
towards the light of the Mediterranean. The situation on the corner ofa road leading down to the sea presented a challenge. Gallardo Llopis
Arquitectos have created a house that both embraces and enhances
the views, while also offering privacy on the ground floor.
The upper floor shades and shields the ground floor open livingdining-kitchen space. Through the intelligent use of Flos lighting, Vitra
and Flexform furniture and moveable panels by Placo, this area can be
configured in a multitude of different ways, while glazed corners canbe fully opened up to the garden beyond. Inside a crisp, white Modernism defines both the structure and the furnishings, with under-lit
island units complemented by a sleek GROHE faucet in the kitchen
and GROHE Essence New faucets in the bathrooms. Floating white
stairs lead to the upper level, where the glass-fronted terrace overlooks the pool and the sea beyond.

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Architect
Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos
gallardo-llopis.com
Project address
Talamanca, Ibiza, Spain
Date of completion
2017

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Carlos Gallardo Llopis

The monolithic building in fact sits lightly on its modest plot, the design cleverly conceived to create a space full of light which feels utterly unconstricted. White furnishings and the floating white stairs to theupper floor add to the expansive atmosphere of the interior.

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Situated in Prague’s lively heart, in an area of bars and restaurants, and within easy walking
distance of the city’s most famous historical highlights, the Hotel Urban Crème has been conceived as a jumping-off point for exploring the city, and somewhere relaxed yet subtly stylish
to retreat to at the end of each day. Simplicity and comfort are key, with a limited color paletteused to ensure visual calm and coherence throughout the whole hotel.
The scheme, created by interior and architecture firm jesticao + whiles in a chic combinationof blue and cream, creates a sense of space, with natural light throughout prioritized by thedesigners. In the bathrooms blue tiling creates a sense of drama, evoking the cool of twilight.
The white ceramic and GROHE Essence bath, shower and basin mixers provide a streamlined
modern counterpoint, continuing the atmosphere of the bedrooms into the ensuites.

Situated in Prague’s lively heart, in an area of bars and restaurants,
and within easy walking distance of the city’s most famous historicalhighlights, the Hotel Urban Crème has been conceived as a jumping-off point for exploring the city, and somewhere relaxed yet subtly
stylish to retreat to at the end of each day. Simplicity and comfort are
key, with a limited color palette used to ensure visual calm and coherence throughout the whole hotel.
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The scheme, by interior and architecture firm Jestico + Whiles, uses a
chic combination of blue and cream, creating a sense of space, withnatural light throughout prioritized by the designers. In the bathrooms
blue tiling creates a sense of drama, evoking the cool of twilight. The
white ceramic and GROHE Essence bath, shower and basin mixers provide a streamlined modern counterpoint, continuing the atmosphereof the bedrooms into the ensuites.

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Prague / Czech Republic

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Interior designer
Jestico + Whiles
jesticowhiles.com
Project address
Na Porící 48
110 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Date of completion
2018
Dominika Velkoborska & Ilona Hambergerová, Jestico + Whiles

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The ‘urban’ part of the hotel’s name is reflected throughout the interior design, with witty, unusual touches in bothcommunal spaces and the rooms themselves. GROHE Essence products bring sleek performance to the bathrooms, which
are fitted out in a cool, calming twilight blue.

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Cabin One
Berlin / Germany

The cabin is typically associated with the wilderness,but exciting new project Cabin One has its sights set
closer to home. The compact living module is theperfect fit for the rooftops of even the most crowded
city. Berlin alone, where the cabin prototype currently
resides, has space for 55,000 such cabins on its
unused roofs.
Inspired in part by the Tiny House movement, Cabin
One has been designed to slot into and above scrapsof space in the urban landscape, and is in tune withenvironmental concerns. The cabin is designed to bemodular and resource-efficient, powered by solar batteries integrated into the floor, and consists of an outer hull with 25sqm of kitchen, bathroom and bedroom
facilities within. With space efficiency key to the design, the architects specified the GROHE Red filteredand boiling water system for the kitchen, while in thebathroom a GROHE Rapido T concealed thermostatic
mixer was used.
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Large windows, a pitched roof and built-in seating make the most of the available light and space within the cabin’s living area. Using light woods and integrated cabinetry, the kitchen has been
designed to be streamlined and clutter-free, including specifying a GROHE Red boiling water faucet instead of a kettle.

Architect
Simon Becker and Andreas Rauchcabin-one.com
Project address
Kiefholzstraße 1, K1, Aufgang 112435 Berlin, Germany
Date of completion
2018
Simon Becker and Andreas Rauch

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Florens Lake Resort & Spa
Oberried at Lake Brienz / Switzerland

122Interior designer
Astrid Jeulink
astridjeulink.nl
Project address
Resort Brienzersee 123854 Oberried am Brienzersee,
Switzerland
Date of completion
2021

Set to be completed in 2021, Florens Lake Resort & Spa is a dazzling development on the shores of Lake Brienz, offering residents
and guests breathtaking views to the Bernese Alps. The resort iscomprised of 155 one- to four-bed apartments with hotel service,plus a spa, heated outdoor infinity pools and lakeside restaurant,
kids’ club plus a boutique with a coffee shop.
The exterior of the buildings uses natural wood cladding, helping
to settle the development into the tree-lined landscape. Liveable
modern luxury defines the decor of the 4-star quality apartments,
created by interior designer Astrid Jeulink. Her signature eclectic
scheme uses jewel-colors, dense fabrics and mid-century classic
furniture mixed with newer pieces to create spaces that feel likehome while reflecting the calming colors and textures of thelake and hills outside the windows. In the bathrooms the iconic
GROHE Atrio range was specified, as well as Essence basin mixers and Rainshower Cosmopolitan showers, all in a chic Brushed
Hard Graphite finish.
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M4
Madrid / Spain
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Surrounded by a forest of pines, oaks and cedars, M4 is a home thatboth opens up to the world around it, and protects those inside.
Essentially created from three volumes, the ground floor space is­topped with two cantilevered units which extend outwards, providing
shade and shelter below. The building is finished in limestone, and thes­ tructure plays with solidity. Each space is orientated north to south,
with full-height glass walls on the upper floors blurring the distinction
between inside and out. The east-west walls however are solid andwindowless, screening the rooms inside and creating a feeling of rootedness that contrasts to the ‘flying’ structures above.
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Oriented north to south, the house uses three volumes in its construction, each subtly articulated to provide visual interest for the exterior facade and creating framed views of the surrounding countryside forthose inside.

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Zooco Estudio teamArchitect
Zooco Estudiozooco.es
Project address
M4 Torrelodones
Madrid, Spain
Date of completion
2018
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Stradini Hospital
Riga / Latvia

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At the heart of Riga in Latvia is the Stradini Hospital, offering in- andoutpatient care in the city as well as serving an essential role as a teaching hospital. Designed in collaboration with Latvian architects NAMS
and Sarma & Norde, the building is focused around creating a beneficial
experience for staff and patients alike, and was awarded 2nd prize in theLatvian Architecture Award 2018. The striking red exterior cladding defines the public face of the building as welcoming, warm and dynamic,
while the interior is focused around a light and airy atrium. With soft,

sensuous curved balconies giving the space a sunny and inclusive feel,the atrium has a powerful emotional action, creating an atmosphere of
openness that extends beyond the visual and hopefully fosters an
atmosphere of wellbeing. World-leading GROHE products are specified
in the step-free accessible bathrooms, with innovative Eurosmart
Cosmopolitan E infrared basin mixers offering hygienic, hands-free
operation and Skate Cosmopolitan walls plates completing the seamless and easy-to-maintain finish.

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The step-free accessible bathrooms in the hospital use GROHE’s ergonomic, intuitive to operate brassware, making the­f acilities easier to use for patients. The Eurosmart Cosmopolitan E infrared faucets are activated via a sensor, making themhands-free to use.

Architect
Gunta Grikmane at Sarma & Nordesarmanorde.lv
Project address
13, Pilsonu Street
LV-1002 Riga, Latvia
Date of completion
2017

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Karpathos / Greece132Balanced high on the rugged cliffs of Karpathos, the Patio House is built to emphasize the spectacular views. This Greek island in the Aegean sea is characterized byjagged rocks, sparse vegetation and strong winds, leading designers OOAK Architects to meet the stark conditions with crisp angles and industrial materials. The
floorplan focuses on the view while providing protective internal courtyards andseating areas. The uncompromising, dramatic design was a finalist in the ­GROHEsponsored World Architecture Festival 2018.
The interiors are all sophisticated simplicity, with picture windows focusing all attention towards the water. A limited palette of natural colors, echoing the scrub on
which it sits, punctuates the white rooms, with a sleek sage green kitchen and striking terracotta shower room with GROHE Rainshower 400 system. A stairway leads
down from the house towards an outdoor seating area, from which it is possible tolook back at the exposed underside of the house.
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The design for this home set on a rugged cliff features sheltered internal courtyards as well as picture windows which serve to focus your eyes on the spectacular views. Subtle­e lements including the color of the kitchen and bathroom tie the interior to the sky and sea beyond.

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OOAK Architects
ooakarchitects.com
Project address
Karpathos, Greece
Date of completion
2018

OOAK Architects

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Caesars Bluewaters Dubai
Dubai / United Arab Emirates
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Bluewaters is the newest island oasis in Dubai, home to the Ain Dubai
ferris wheel and a long spread of pristine beach. It is here too that
Caesars Bluewaters Dubai has established itself as an immersive entertainment destination. With two hotels, numerous dining locations,
the Qua Spa and performance space The Rotunda, this iconic location
selected an equally iconic designer to create the interiors. Jonathan
Adler is well known for witty designs, often using historic motifs, andthe hotels’ public spaces, guest rooms, suites and apartments featureknowing nods to the development’s namesake. Amid the luxurious,contemporary material choices of wood and stone finishes, traditional
Roman mosaic patterns grace details like the bathroom mirrors andsoft furnishings. A laurel wreath motif adorns the bedlinen. The indulgent, opulent feel of the rooms is carried through to the use of GROHE
Allure faucets in the bathrooms, which are semi-open to the bedroom
and in some cases feature freestanding bath tubs with fabulous sea
views, ideal for unwinding in style.
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Interior designer
Jonathan Adler
uk.jonathanadler.com
Project address
Bluewaters Island
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date of completion
2019

Bluewaters is a luxurious oasis overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the JBR skyline, with the Caesars Bluewaters Dubai complex
offering extensive restaurant and entertainment options as well as sophisticated suites.

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MSC Meraviglia
Valletta / Malta

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Christened by actress Sophia Loren on its launch, the MSC Meraviglia ishigh on glamour – and its name means ‘wonder’ in Italian. With
Swarovski crystal-clad staircases and a glittering central atrium, it truly
dazzles. At its heart is the two deck-high indoor promenade, Galleria
Meraviglia. It has the look and feel of an elegant shopping arcade in a
beautiful European city, and is topped with a 480 sqm LED dome featuring stained glass in a romantic Art Nouveau style. In the evening it bustles with parties, live music events and a variety of entertainments.

In the cabins, which include duplex suites and a Grande Suite with private whirlpool bath, the meeting of classic and contemporary luxury
continues, with a muted palette of wood finishes and pale walls given
depth with the addition of rich orange and ruby highlight pieces andupholstery. In the bathrooms GROHE fittings were chosen for boththeir water efficiency and for their delivery of ergonomic comfort, withproducts specified including GROHE Eurosmart Cosmopolitan basin
mixers and Tempesta shower systems.

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MSC Cruises
msccruises.com
Cabin architect
De Jorio Design International
studiodejorio.it
Date of completion
2017
Paolo Sitia, MSC Cruises

The central atrium is a focal point for the design, and every element of it radiates opulent contemporary luxury, rightdown to the twisting crystal-encrusted twin staircases beneath the guests’ feet.

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Hotel Camellia
Opatija / Croatia

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The 4-star Hotel Camellia sits on the water’s edge in Opatija, theelegant Croatian seaside resort which first became fashionable in the
19th century. The hotel’s interiors have been reimagined by Hirsch
Bedner Associates, the world’s leading hospitality design firm, led by
the London Creative Director Constantina Tsoutsikou. The guest
rooms have been transformed into serene, sunny spaces, using anatural color palette warmed up by flashes of terracotta – a reference
to the tile rooftops of the town.
Clever nods to the region’s history abound, from the floorboards
which echo the area’s shipbuilding heritage to the lattice-work panels
and wardrobes, a nod to the Hapsburg style of the resort’s heyday.
Details for furniture and lighting are made of leather or brushed brass,and items of local folk art and ceramics add the finishing touches.
Terracotta furniture on the outdoor terraces take the design o­ utside.
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The rooms use natural materials and metallic accents to create a relaxed, modern feel. The bathrooms are defined as separate, more intimate spaces with the use of bespoke tiles in richer colors.

Constantina Tsoutsikou, HBA

ArchitectHBA
hba.com
Project address
Viktora Cara Emina 651410 Opatija, Croatia
Date of completion
2019
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DublDom
Kandalaksha / Russia

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In the isolated Russian town of Kandalaksha, Moscow-based BIO Architects have recently constructed a remarkable prefabricated safe havenfor hikers, skiers and nature lovers. Located north of the Arctic Circle,
DublDom in Kandalaksha benefits from amazing views of lakes, mountains and sea. Built to sleep eight, the striking prefab is the latest example of DublDom modular homes that are affordable, customizable, andengineered with precision. Since the prefab could only be installed via
a helicopter, the architects had to prioritize minimizing the weight of thestructure. A year in the planning, the actual installation took only 45
minutes from start to finish. BIO Architects began the process with thestandard DublDom modules and selected building materials and fittings that followed stringent criteria for durability, energy efficiency,
and weight. The south-facing full-height window provides the housewith passive heating. The GROHE Eurostyle Cosmopolitan single-leversink mixer was installed in the compact and highly practical kitchen towithstand the rigours of this remote location.

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Compact, space-efficient design is at the heart of this cabin, which had to be lifted into place by helicopter. The small pod sleeps eight, and the galley
kitchen features a ergonomic and powerful GROHE Eurostyle Cosmopolitan faucet at the sink.

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BIO-Architects
bio-architects.com
Project address
Kandalaksha
Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Date of completion
2018

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Egå ChurchEgå / Denmark
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The pretty church in the parish of Egå in Denmark is typical ofmany such buildings in the area. The oldest parts, including thenave, date back to the 12th century, with later additions in Gothic
style. This historic haven however has had a very 21st century
addition, thanks to the installation of a GROHE Sense Guard
following water damage caused by a leak.
After the parish priest and his family returned from a holiday
they discovered an outbreak of harmful mold, eventually traced
to a leaking pipe. The total cost for the clean-up, as well as thewasted water that had been used, totaled over one million
kroner. The solution? Fitting a GROHE Sense Guard system
which not only alerts the churchwarden to any changes in water consumption or humidity levels, but also has an automatic
shut-off function that stops leaking water remotely, preventing
any further water damage or floods – even if the priest is taking
another well-earned holiday.

Project addressEgå Mosevej 78250 Egå, Denmark
Date of completion
2018
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Grecotel Corfu Imperial
Corfu / Greece

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Designer
Suited Interior Design
suitedid.com
Project address
Tzavros – Kommeno
490 83 Corfu, Greece
Date of completion
2019
Shelley Reiner,
Suited Interior Design

Corfu is an island with an incredibly rich history,
with its city Corfu Town famous for its Venetianarchitecture. On the beautiful peninsula of Kommeno, this influence is very much in evidence –the hotel is set within Italianate gardens thatmeander down to the sea.
The Elixir Beauty Spa in the hotel has been designed by Shelley Reiner of Suited Interior Design,
who has specialized in high-end hospitality projects for the last 15 years. Her design draws inspiration from Corfu’s namesake Kerkyra, daughterof the river god Asopos, featuring gentle turquoise colors and forms that celebrate fluidity andthe natural luxury of water. The design incorporates graphic pattern in tiles and furniture, evoking traditional Greek decorative motifs, made tofeel utterly modern when combined with classicalproportions and cool contemporary colors andmaterials. Inside the spa, guests can enjoy theexperience of GROHE SmartControl teamed with
Rainshower F-Series shower heads which cascade water down from the ceiling onto the marble
floor below.
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ASIA
158 Ritz Carlton Xi‘an
Xi‘an / China
162 X2 Hoi An
Hoi An /Vietnam
166 The Athenee Hotel
Bangkok / Thailand
170 Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney / Australia
174 House in ChitoseTokyo / Japan178 8 St Thomas
Singapore
180 Avadina Hills by Anantara
Phuket / Thailand
184 Oakwood Studios
Singapore
188 Rosewood Sanya
Hainan / China
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Ritz Carlton Xi‘an
Xi‘an / China

158

Perhaps most famous across the wider world as the home of the­UNESCO World Heritage Terracotta Army site, Xi’an today is a thriving business and tech hub. It is both the historic and the 21st century
faces of the city that the design of the Ritz Carlton Xi’an, the first of
the illustrious brand to open in this area of China, seeks to combine.
The design by Hong Kong-based Remedios Studio is, as one would
expect, based on relaxing neutrals and comfort. Look closer, however, and the history of the city which was home to 13 imperial Chinese
dynasties is subtly present in geometric patterns designed by local
artisans, used on bed-head panels and screens. In the hotel’s five restaurant spaces these local motifs are much more visible, combining
with nods to the proportions and glamour of Art Deco hotel design,
to create an interior that genuinely captures the spirit of Xi’an, bothold and new.
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The heritage of this historic city infuses the hotel’s design, with symbols and motifs from Chinese tradition being used throughout the public spaces and rooms.
­C ontemporary luxury is equally present, with GROHE Eurostyle Cosmopolitan faucets in the sleek, modern bathrooms.

160

Architect
Remedios Studio
remediosstudio.com
Project address
No. 50, Keji 2nd Road
Xi’an, China
Date of completion
2019

161

X2 Hoi An
Hoi An / Vietnam

162

Set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the Co Co River, X2 Hoi An is home
to 70 villas and a hotel, an eco resort all created with the intention of being in sympathy with the surrounding landscape, with environmental
issues considered in every aspect of the design. This ambition was
realized when the development was the first in Vietnam to be awarded
the Lotus Certification from the Vietnam Green Building Council. The
site itself was chosen for its positive Feng Shui energy, and the villas

use Modernist-influenced blocky shapes around courtyards and pools
but are decorated inside with natural materials and organic, tactile
surfaces. The details of lighting and furniture are carefully chosen fora crafted contemporary look. Wood, bamboo and woven textures forfurniture help create a calming atmosphere, and the elegant bathrooms
emphasize harmony and restorative relaxation, generous spaces complete with sculpted freestanding tubs and GROHE Essence faucets.

163Against the soothing natural materials used throughout, the sensual silhouette and dazzling Cool S­ unrise finish on
the GROHE Essence shower and floor-standing bath spout add a shot of contemporary glamour.

Architect
Ixora Real Estate
HTA Pizzini
htapizzini.com
Interior designer
Truong Thi Tam
Project address
Ha My Trung block, Dien Duong ward,
Dien Ban town,
Quang Nam province, Vietnam
Date of completion
2020

Truong Thi Tam

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The Athenee Hotel
Bangkok / Thailand
166

Regal heritage and opulence are the essence of
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel,
Bangkok. Prestigiously positioned on the groundsof the Kandhavas Palace, former royal residenceof Princess Valaya Alongkorn (1853–1910), thehotel has been redesigned and restored with aflavour of the Thai colonial style of the era, a period of unprecedented modernization and Westernarchitectural influence.
Transformed by award-winning interior design
company Niratt Design Corporation Co, the5-star hotel welcomes guests to a balconied
lobby showcasing traditional Thai sculpture. On
the roof a free-form swimming pool looks out
over the city. The influence of Thai royal ceremonies has been used to inform the design of
the Royal Club guestrooms and The Athenee
suites, featuring carved wood panelling andrich wood furniture. The emphasis on comfort
and luxury continues into the bathrooms, where
GROHE Euphoria shower systems, Rainshower
Cosmopolitan shower heads and elegantly bevelled Somerset faucets offer classic style andunrivalled performance.
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The exterior of the hotel is dazzlingly modern, sitting perfectly in the city’s skyline. Inside however the decorreflects the luxury of the past, with bedrooms filled with ornate furniture and fabrics and elegant bathrooms,
complete with traditional GROHE Somerset faucets.

Interior designer
Niratt Design Corporation Co.
nirattdesign.com
Project address
61 Wireless Road (Witthavu),
Lumpini, Pathumwan
10330 Bangkok, Thailand
Date of completion
2016
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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sydney / Australia

170

The first 5-star hotel built in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics,
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has a 4.5-star NABERS rating,the scale that measures the environmental performance ofAustralian buildings. Interior designers a+ design group prioritized sourcing materials and suppliers that were not harmful
to the environment or their workers. The suites offer upscale
comfort with Modernist influences, with the design inspiredby both the colors of Sydney sandstone and bleached woodtimbers, but also the hues and textures of the South of France.
The e­ legant French influence extends to custom-made vanity
units, inspired by traditional French wash stands, paired withGROHE Grandera faucets. Organic details like wood panelling
and leather are drawn from traditional French luggage and furnishings, with soft carpets throughout referencing cross sections of Sydney sandstone. Guests can fully enjoy the hotel’s
spectacular views across the harbour, not just from their bed
but, in many suites, from the freestanding tub too.
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Architect
fjmt studio
fjmtstudio.com
Interior designer
a+ design groupaplusdg.com.au
Project address
12 Darling Drive
2000 Sydney, Australia
Date of completion
2017

172

Throughout the hotel inspiration from twin locations infuses the design – the soft colors and craftsmanship of the South of France, and the natural materials of the
Sydney setting. Leather, wood and woven textures bring warmth, next to the cool expanses of glass used in the build.

173

House in ChitoseTokyo / Japan174

Creative solutions abound in this project, situated in the downtown
Sumida ward of Tokyo. In a city famous for its high-density housing,
this area consists mainly of buildings between three and five storeys
tall, and daylight and ventilation issues affect the ground floor areas ofmany properties. Dealing with these was the challenge set in converting
the lower floors of his home into office space for the owner's business.
The solution was to make a virtue of the restrictions of the plot, creating

a multi-functional kitchen and office where you are ­c ocooned in a comforting, dark space. The near-black wood floor and kitchen units create
a dazzling contrast with the small windows that punctuate the room.
Sleek, clean-lined elements, down to the GROHE Minta kitchen faucets
and the ingenious open stairs, pared with vivid green hand rails, keep
the space feeling open. And in a place where outdoor space is at apremium, the garden has been moved up onto the roof.
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This imaginative project exploits the lighting conditions of the lower floors by choosing atmospheric black broken by pops of bright green. Storage andeven the stairs, however, are cleverly designed to keep light circulating.

176

Architect
sside architects
sside.jp
Project address
Sumida-ku
Tokyo, Japan
Date of completion
2013

Itoi Hironari, sside177

8 St Thomas
Singapore

178

Architect
DP Architects
dpa.com.sg
Project address
8 Saint Thomas Walk
238146 Singapore
Date of completion
2018

8 St Thomas takes inspiration from painter Mondrian, a design thread
subtly woven through the building, from the asymmetrical geometricshapes on the glass facade to details like the Cubist GROHE ­Eurocube
faucets. The development won the Best Condo Architectural Design(Singapore) Award 2018. The exterior spaces are multi-layered areas
with waterfalls, pools and garden trails, and hanging terraces plantedwith lush greenery visible from the streets below. The structure of thedesign allows spectacular views for each of the 250 apartments, withbay windows used to increase the feeling of space and light.

Residents can also enjoy the lifestyle offered by on-site gyms, pools
and even barbeque areas. The developer, Bukit Sembawang Estates
Limited, used local firm DP Architects to ensure the project was closely
connected to the city around it – the show apartments feature designs
by local interior designers Janet McGlennon Interiors, 2nd Edition and
Design Basis, all of which create a feeling of modern elegance for the
residents. The design was also awarded the Green Mark Gold certification, thanks to features like energy-efficient lighting and lift systems,
rainwater harvesting and electric car charging facilities.
179

Avadina Hills by Anantara
Phuket / Thailand

180

Avadina Hills by Anantara occupies a secluded spot on Phuket’s western
shore. The luxury villas that make up the development sit nestled into
the forested slopes above Layan Beach, each offering breathtaking views
looking out across the Andaman Sea. Secluded tranquility is what residents come seeking, as well as the beautiful scenery, and so creating asite which worked in harmony with the landscape around it was important in the creation of Avadina Hills by Anantara. The villas use numerous

pools and terraces along with clever planting to create a seamless senseof flow between indoors and out, celebrating the forest and sea that isever-present. A sense of symmetry in the design adds drama and acertain grandeur, while the interiors themselves focus on clean, contemporary chic with organic shapes and materials always subtly echoing
the setting. GROHE Power & Soul showers offer guests a revitalizing
shower/massage experience for that final note of relaxation.

181

The interiors by Oriental Living use natural materials and a soothing color palette to promote calm and emphasize the beauty of the landscape beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.

182

Michael Dietvorst, Oriental Living

Architect
Minor International and Kajima
avadinahills.com
Interior designer
Oriental Living
oriental-living.net
Project address
59/7 Moo 6, Ban Kok Tanot Road.
Cherngtalay, Thalang
83110 Phuket, Thailand
Date of completion
2020

183

Awarded Best Interior Design at the Serviced Apartments Awards
2017, Oakwood Studios Singapore has been perfectly crafted asa getaway for the Instagram generation. The communal spaces
and apartments themselves are the ideal spot for a stay-cation,encouraging flexibility and interaction, and accommodating both
work and leisure. The ground floor residents’ lounge is called
Socialize, featuring a digital mirror wall, pop-art prints and an
immersive, neon-lit reception. The lights on the ceiling reveal athumbs-up symbol when you stand beneath. The Social Wall
displays the latest trending social content, and outside spaces
include day beds and a garden terrace, plus the rooftop pool,stamped with Oakwood Studios’ signature lip motif. The interactive element continues into the apartments themselves. Each hasa generous balcony and bright, funky living space – and if guests
are taken with any of the art within their apartments they can buy
a print for themselves via the in-room tablet.
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Oakwood Studios
Singapore

185

Contemporary and compact, with an unobtrusive streamlined design, the apartments at Oakwood Studios Singapore are cleverly multi-functional, letting guests use the spaces with the ease andrelaxation that they would in their own homes.

186

Interior designer
FBEYE International
f-b-eye.com
Project address
18 Mount Elizabeth
Singapore 228514
Date of completion
2016
Warren Foster-Brown,
FBEYE International

187

Rosewood Sanya
Hainan / China
188

Designed as an oceanfront retreat on the shores of the tranquil, tropical Haitang
Bay, Rosewood Sanya is the first luxury resort in mainland China by Rosewood
Hotel & Resorts. The brand’s philosophy is ‘A Sense of Place’, using natural materials and decorative objects from the surrounding area to create a contemporary hotel that celebrates the nature and culture around it. The building itself iscomprised of a tower – the ‘lighthouse’ – with residential apartments above andthe sinuous, curved hotel space at its base, and a connected ‘rock formation’,
which houses the Sanya Forum convention centre.
The interiors achieve a sense of comfortable refinement, with elegantly crafted
furniture, soft colors and carefully curated art. Water and bathing are a key partof the restorative atmosphere. Of the hotel’s 241 rooms, many have sunken
bathtubs with great views across the sea, and 45 have their own private balcony plunge pools. GROHE ­Rainshower Allure showers add to the feeling of watery indulgence.

Architect
Goettsch Partners
gpchicago.com
Interior designer
AB Conceptabconcept.net
Project address
No. 6 Haitang North Road, Sanya
572000 Hainan, China
Date of completion
2017

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RICAS
192 Sleeve House
Taghkanic / USA
196 The Sinclair
Chicago / USA
200 Portland Japanese Garden
Portland / USA
204 465 North Park
Chicago / USA
208 550 Vanderbilt
Brooklyn, NYC / USA
212 Candelaria – Pastene
Santiago / Chile
216 Tucson Mountain Retreat
Arizona / USA
220 Alta Roosevelt
Chicago / USA
224 Torre Manacar
Mexico City / Mexico
226 Basecamp SFH
Chicago / USA191

Sleeve House
Taghkanic / USA

192

The Sleeve House consists of two spaces, one ‘sleeved’ within the other, the more private spaces tucked into the heart of the space. This private residence designed by actual / office architects frames and reframes the Hudson Valley landscape in exposed glass, concrete andcharred wood – a Japanese process called shou sugi ban that leaves thewood distinctively blackened and weather resistant. The results include
a dramatic entrance gallery and dining space, where the kitchen issemi-concealed within bare concrete walls. A slim staircase leads to theupper floor where bedrooms, bathroom and a study are finished in
more traditionally domestic materials. Energy efficiency was planned infrom the start, with triple glazing on those huge windows – which areorientated north to south to maximize light and admit desirable solar
gain – and a heat and energy recovery ventilation system. The tactile
qualities of the materials used are drawn out in the design, down to the
choice of GROHE Europlus faucets, selected for the scheme because of
the range’s design values of clarity and ergonomics.

193

Architect
actual / officeaslasho.com
Project address
Taghkanic
Columbia County, NY, USA
Date of completion
2017
Adam Dayem, actual / office

The use of charred wood for both exterior cladding and internal features unites the interior and exterior of this house, with appealingly tactile details,
from the concrete kitchen walls to the sculptural GROHE Europlus bathroom faucet, adding further visual interest.

194

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The Sinclair
Chicago / USA

196

Chic, sleek urban living is at the heart of the design for The Sinclair, aresidential development in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighbourhood. The
project, which involved the architectural practice SCB, is a mixed-use
development containing retail space and 390 apartments, as well as alarge outside pool with generous deck area, grill terrace and dog park.
The homes have expansive views across the Chicago skyline, and thecalming, comfortable interiors work as an effective counterpoint to thebustling world outside.

A muted palette of whites, stones and marbles keeps the rooms feelingspacious and unfussy, with pops of bright color adding warmth andpersonality. Quality is paramount throughout, up to and including theluxurious penthouses on the 35th floor, and GROHE fittings have been
specified as a perfect fit to the fresh, efficient comfort of the spaces.
Residents will find GROHE K7 Semi-Pro faucets add an extra element ofslick, practical functionality to the gloss white kitchens and Concetto
basin mixers for the hotel-style bathrooms.
197

The easy, contemporary vibe of the apartments is embodied in the gloss white kitchen spaces, with open shelving and seamless worktops, plus super-practical GROHE K7 Semi-Pro kitchen faucets with a flexible
pull-down spray head.

198

Architect
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
scb.com
Project address1201 N LaSalle Dr
IL 60610 Chicago, USA
Date of completion
2017

199

Portland Japanese Garden
Portland / USA200

Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon is an oasis of tranquility – andcross-cultural respect and understanding, attracting thousands of visitors each year. It is considered to be one of the most authentic suchgardens outside of Japan, and is made up of eight settings, including
stepping stones leading to a traditional tea house and a stream andwaterfall. In 2017 a cultural village was added to the site, part of the
Cultural Crossing project aimed at increasing understanding between
Japanese and American culture.

Part of the concept was to use partner brands which embodied thebridging of the gap between America and Japan, and for this GROHE's
parent company LIXIL was a perfect fit. GROHE products were donated for the staff showers at the Garden, with the sleek modern lines of
the New Tempesta Cosmopolitan 100 shower head helping wash away
the stress of a hard day’s gardening. The shower’s reduced flow rate
also ties in to the sustainability of water that must be close to every
gardener’s heart.

201

The Cultural Crossing Project saw several buildings created for Portland Japanese Garden, in which other aspects of Japanese art, culture, craft and life could be presented and explored in­s ympathetic surroundings.

202

Architect
Kengo Kuma and Associateskkaa.co.jp
Project address
611 SW Kingston Ave
OR 97205 Portland, USA
Date of completion
2017
Balazs Bognar, KKAA

203

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465 North Park
Chicago / USA

The design of this glittering building began with a sketch of
three overlapping ellipses. Today the liquid lines of thiselegant tower enhance the Chicago skyline of Streeterville.
Even the landscaped roof gardens are designed with thissense of ﬂowing, looping geometry, with interconnectedcircular lawn and seating areas. The design allows for
sweeping views from the apartments within, and the lobby
has been designed with a curving 15-foot-tall staircase,custom made in plaster and terrazzo. 465 North Park has ar­ esidential foot-print to suit everyone from studio-seeking
singles to larger families looking for a townhouse with atwist. Living in the tower means smart comforts come as
standard. The homes come complete with Nest thermostats, and all appliances and accessories are suitably highspec – including the GROHE faucets used in the bathrooms
and GROHE Concetto faucets for the elegant open-plan
kitchens, where expansive glass windows give residents
views across the lake and the city.

205

465 North Park prides itself on the quality and technological sophistication of the appliances, services and fittings used throughout,including GROHE Concetto faucets in the contemporary, open-plan kitchens.

206

Architect
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
pappageorgehaymes.com
Project address
465 North Park,IL 60611 Chicago, USA
Date of completion
2018
Brian Kidd, Partner
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

207

550 Vanderbilt
Brooklyn, NYC / USA208

550 Vanderbilt combines spectacular views across the city with agrounded scheme of planting around the building to reduce heat retention and engender a feeling of nature being close at hand. Designed tofit gracefully into the existing Brooklyn landscape, the building of onetwo- and three-bedroom apartments aims to promote community anda relationship with the natural world. Award-winning architecture firm
COOKFOX used the principals of Biophilic Design throughout, believing that using natural materials helps enhance creativity and wellbeing. This encompasses everything from using wood flooring andCarrara marble to installing planters around the generously proportioned windows. Sustainability is also key, with FSC-certified woodand stone specified and a sophisticated air filtration system installed toensure good air quality for the residents. GROHE bathroom fittings
were specified throughout, with Essence basin mixers and Euphoria
Cosmopolitan shower systems chosen not just for their contemporary
looks but also their innovative EcoJoy water-saving function. In thepenthouse apartments the sleekly iconic GROHE Atrio range featuresin the bathrooms.

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Natural materials in both kitchen and bathroom are complemented by tactile, clean-lined GROHE products, chosen in part for their good fit with the sustainable aims of the development. The overall feelthroughout is of light, space and contemporary comfort.

Architect
Cookfoxcookfox.com
Project address
550 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NYC, USA
Date of completion
2018

Darin Reynolds, Cookfox

211

Candelaria – Pastene
Santiago / Chile212

Situated in the exclusive residential district ofVitacura, Santiago, Candelaria – Pastene is a
development of 25 apartments by Jorge
Figueroa Arquitectos SpA for developer
Inmobiliaria DEISA. Comprised of two buildings with an interior courtyard, the architect
put great value on the comfort of the common
spaces and the quality of light into each apartment, thanks to generous balconies. The
crisp, Modernist lines of the building give it
an iconic quality, mixing clean white with
textured brick surfaces.
Inside the same feel dominates, with minimalist lines warmed up by an intelligent useof surface materials, like dark wood andBudnik porcelain tiles. The bathrooms feature dynamic GROHE Eurocube mixers, luxurious GROHE Tempesta Cosmopolitan
head showers and sleek GROHE Essence
shower mixers. In the kitchens the industrial
chic of GROHE Eurocube mixers sit alongside Miele appliances for a high-performance space.

213

Architect
Jorge Figueroa Arquitectos SpA
jfarquitectos.cl
Interior designer
Orlando Gatica Studioorlandogatica.com
Project address
3930 Candelaria
7630315 Santiago, Chile
Date of completion
2018

Jorge Figueroa

In keeping with the bold, blocky lines of the building’s exterior, the clean modern forms of GROHE Eurocube faucets add a touch of dramato the kitchen and bathroom, fitted against a backdrop of warmly tactile wood and tile.

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Tucson Mountain Retreat
Arizona / USA216

Many buildings are described as being settled into their landscape, but
in the case of this home in the desert of Sagaro National Park a connection is palpable in every single element. The architects, Dust, are agroup of artists, craftspeople and designers rooted in the masterbuilder tradition, and it was to them that the owners turned to root thehouse in the Arizona landscape. Built using the rammed earth technique, the very walls of the space echo the tactile, visual and evenauditory qualities of the desert. The layout comprises three zones, forliving, sleeping, and for entertaining and recording music (hence theimportance of acoustic separation), with the route between them being
the courtyard outside, encouraging a fluid, indoor-outdoor existence.
Full-height glass opens up to the desert, creating stunning panoramas
and flooding the rooms with rich yellow light. Modern, minimalist
furniture and sleek fittings enhance the timeless feel of the space.

217

The house endlessly blurs the inside with the desert beyond, bringing in natural elements like the wood surround of thisbespoke spiral staircase. Throughout the space horizontal lines drawn attention towards the environment outside, blending thehouse with its surroundings.

218

Architect
Dust
dustdb.com
Project address
Sagaro National Park
Arizona, USA
Date of completion
2012
Cade Hayes & Jesús Robles, Dust

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Alta Roosevelt
Chicago / USA

Built in the vibrant South Loop neighbourhood of Chicago,
the development of Alta Roosevelt is a shining example
of style, utility and green values, offering residents
sophisticated city living in an inspiring building. With
496 units in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bed
apartments the building offers a sense of a dynamic, connected population at the Alta, further fostered in thedesirable extra amenities, including on-site gym and yoga

studio, plus a rooftop pool for residents. Within the building a communal space is home to The Ground Floor
Project, a place where members of the local creative
community are invited to exhibit, play music or stage
performances. The idea is to create a blueprint for urban
contemporary living that is a relaxed and sophisticatedtake on modern living with contemporary design andtechnology solutions built in.

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The carefully considered interiors are a perfect match for the far-reaching views of the city. The aesthetic is clean and modern, but with textural and sculptural notes adding interest in
the furniture and decor, set against a cool, calming color scheme.

222

Adam Lavey, Senior Associate
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

Architect
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
pappageorgehaymes.com
Project address
801 S. Financial Place
IL 60605 Chicago, USA
Date of completion
2017
223

Torre Manacar
Mexico City / Mexico

224

Torre Manacar dominates the skyline of the Insurgentes Mixcoac neighborhood of southern Mexico City. The tower was created by renowned Mexican
architect, the late Teodoro González de León, who famously worked with
Le Corbusier early in his career. The commercial focus of the building is at
the base of the tower, with retail and r­ estaurant space arranged around a­naturally lit egg-shaped atrium, where ­b oomerang­-­s haped retail passages
link the building to the busy thoroughfares of the city. At the heart of thespace the mural ‘Los Danzantes’ by Guatemalan painter Carlos Merida, originally designed for the old cinema on the same site, has been painstakingly
restored and reinstated as a nod to the site’s architectural and artistic history. Above this the complex geometry of the 29 storey tower is a distinct
form, visible as it rises above the dome of the atrium. Fitting perfectly withthe architect’s ethos, state-of-the-art water efficient GROHE ­Euroeco faucets
were specified throughout.

Teodoro González de León

Architect
Teodoro González de León
Developer
Pulso Inmobiliario
Project address
Avenida de los Insurgentes
Sur 1457, Mixcoac
Mexico City, Mexico
Date of completion
2017
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Basecamp SFH
Chicago / USA

226

Creating a new community from scratch – that was the challenge facing architects
Pappageorge Haymes Partners in designing the Basecamp SFH development in
Chicago. The 48 new homes, situated next to the historic Old Irving Park, needed
to be suitable for small families, priced accessibly, and offer modern living while
respecting the architectural history of the surrounding area. The solution was todesign houses with familiar and classic exteriors, but with detailing and i­nteriors
suited to ­today’s lifestyle. Outside, featuring landscaped yards and wide front
porches, each house showcases different external details to give the impressionof organic growth and variety, rather than a standard identikit development.
Inside, the design treats natural light as a priority, with open-plan first floors, andhigh ‘cathedral’ ceilings. The sophisticated and neutral finishes are ready forowners to make their own.

Architect
Pappageorge Haymes Partners
pappageorgehaymes.com
Project address
3700 N. Milwaukee Ave.
IL 60641 Chicago, USA
Date of completion
2017
Robert B. Brolin, Associate
Pappageorge Haymes Partners

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IndexArchitect / Designer

A

D

H

a+ design group 170
aplusdg.com.au

DDS & Partners Architects 78
dds.plus

HBA 144hba.com

AB Concept 188
abconcept.net

De Jorio Design International 140
studiodejorio.it

I

actual / office 192
aslasho.com

Dintérieur 78
dinterieur.be

Inex-A 54
inexa-architectes.com

Alex Kravetz Design 98
alexkravetzdesign.com

DP Architects 178
dpa.com.sg

Ixora Real Estate 162
HTA Pizzini
htapizzini.com

Antonin Ziegler 86
antoninziegler.com/architecture

Dust 216
dustdb.com

Arhi Mede Studio 82
arhi-mede.roF

Arn Arquitectos 58
estudioarn.com

FBEYE International 184
f-b-eye.com

Art-line 20
artline-design.com

fjmt studio 170
fjmtstudio.com

Astrid Jeulink 122
astridjeulink.nl

Flamant 70
flamant.com

B

G

BIO-Architects 148
bio-architects.com

Gallardo Llopis Arquitectos 66, 110
gallardo-llopis.com

C

Goettsch Partners 188
gpchicago.com

Cookfox 208
cookfox.com

Gunta Grikmane at Sarma & Norde 128
sarmanorde.lv

228

J
Jestico + Whiles 114
jesticowhiles.com
Jonathan Adler 136
uk.jonathanadler.com
Jorge Figueroa Arquitectos SpA 212
jfarquitectos.cl

K
Kengo Kuma and Associates 200
kkaa.co.jp
Koncept 94
koncept.se
Kreatif Architects 102
kreatifmimarlik.com

O
Krook & Tjäder 10
krooktjader.se

OOAK Architects 132
ooakarchitects.com

Solomon Cordwell Buenz 196
scb.com

L

Oriental Living 180
oriental-living.net

Stylt Trampoli 10, 42, 106
stylt.seLennart Otte Interieur 74
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André Martinsen back cover
Artem Lasovsky 148–151
Alessandro Cinque 93 (portrait)
Antonin Ziegler 86–89

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German Cabó 66–69, 110–113

Ranquist Development 227 (top)Robert Aarts 18–20, 22–23

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Ivo Veldhuizen 44–77

Sabrine van Dujin 74–77
Sanja Bistricic 144–147
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Steve Herud 106–107, 108 (bottom), 109
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Jim Tschetter 205, 206 (bottom), 207 (bottom)
Jürgen Eheim 90–93 (top)Christophe Bielsa 70–73
Christopher Cypert 158–161
Cookfox Architects 211 (portrait)
Cosmin Dragomir 82–85 (top)K

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David Frutos 58–61
Design Hotels 42–44 (bottom), 45

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Karen Pearson 194 (portrait)
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Michael Moran 192–193, 194 (bottom), 195

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Werner Huthmacher 118–121
Wood Residential Services 222–223 (top)X
XTREME Media 179

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Peter van Leeuwen 21
Portland Japanese Garden 200–203 (bottom)

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Yerçekim Architectural Photography 102–105
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