Le Méridien Hamburg in March unveiled its redesign of its public areas by JOI-Design. Situated on the banks of Germany’s Aussenalster Lake, the project draws upon the maritime history and culture of the region.
The reconfigured reception area was transformed into a bright, expansive oval space furnished at one end with a pair of prominent timber-clad reception desks. A large-scale artwork by U.K. artist Debbie Smith is made with thousands of fine metallic threads that illustrate a map of the world, with select lines emphasized to indicate key international shipping routes of today. The lobby also offers clusters of contemporary seating.
The HUB lounge includes modern furniture, high-end finishes and quirky accents. A central feature of the new lounge is Latitude, an all-day coffee and snack bar that transitions to offering wine and aperitifs at night.
Future phases of the redesign include a refurbishment of the guestrooms and spa, as well as a new-build conference facility by JOI-Design.
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