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\"Retro glamour and rock 'n' roll anarchy-meet-jetset flair,\" she adds, pointing to furnishings like arched headboards, paintings of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury in the lobby, and other Pop Art elements that marry graphic wallpaper and gleaming chrome with bold hues of tangerine, brown, and turquoise. 'Additional layers of custom furniture, bespoke lighting, artworks, and ceramics by local artisans, such as glass artist Nick Mount, tell the story of South Australia/' That narrative further comes to life through details like oil paintings of native flora by resident artist Stephen Trebilcock, which, adds Horbelt, \"turn the 30-acre estate into a living art gallery/' Kimpton Margot Sydney Fusing heritage-listed Art Deco architecture with a modern Australian feel, the February launch of the Kimpton Margot Sydney pays tribute to the women of influence who shaped the country's art scene in the 1930s. Original Italian Romanesque and Gothic features- coffered ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and carved timber features-are on display in the soaring spaces of Luci, the restaurant in the former main chamber of the Equity Chambers site that connects to a lobby mezzanine by an Art Deco-inspired sculptural staircase.
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taking in the view
Many of the property's colors and details come from local materials, says [Justin Hill], pointing to light timber interiors, oak veneer, solid oak furniture, and dark stone flooring that are combined with the lofty timber ceilings and woven textiles \"to create a sense of warmth and earthiness.\" Hill also wanted a \"not too traditionally Japanese\" feel.
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melbourne
Parkroyal Melbourne > The 281-room 4.5-Star Parkroyal Melbourne, forecast to open by late 2016, will occupy the first 16 levels of a 36-story hotel and apartment complex owned by the U.S.-based Altus Group. According to Melbourne-based Moull Murray Architects, the Altus building will be \"a shining beacon\" at the entrance of the Docklands' Harbour Esplanade.
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marne-la-vallée
Guillaume Gloaguen, head of development at B&B, says the four-level building is the company's largest hotel to date-and not at all typical to the brand's usual architecture. \"The concept of the design must correspond with Disney culture, so it will resemble a large abbey with a big white turreted façade,\" he explains. \"The restaurant will be a key part of that fun theme, taking the octagonal form of a circus- undercover but opening onto the gardens.\"
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parisian chic
For the 200 rooms (including 34 suites, some of which boast private gardens and Eiffel Tower views), [Henry Leung] aimed for a more classical Parisian style \"inspired by its reputation as the world capital of haute couture.\" The padded leather headboards by British artist Helen Murray, he says, evoke saddle-stitched handbags, as do the leather drawer handles, while pearl gray and cream shades dominate the handwoven silk and brocades. \"Many other French touches include clear tones contrasted...
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ready for take-off
In the main lounge, a sense of place is achieved through landscape-shaped windows overlooking the runways and helipads, a handwoven carpet featuring a globe, and a statue of 1920s Dutch aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker. \"The inspiration comes from the Great Hall of Amsterdam's Royal Palace, whose floor is clad in marble with a bronze inlay of a world map,\" explains Glintmeijer. \"The color palette of contrasting yet harmonious tones-warm ochre, burnt orange, emerald green, and stunning metallic...
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