UK architecture studio DaeWha Kang Design creates a courtyard and pavilion for the OWO hotel, which is in the city's Whitehall location of what was once the previous Old War Office. It was designed by architect Wiliam Young -- the pavilion boasts a circular structure with bar and dining spaces.
It is defined by a glass facade and roof panels made from mirrored stainless steel. Daewha Kang Design explains to Dezeen, "The pavilion is unashamedly contemporary in its styling, but has much of the expressiveness and intricacy that we are accustomed to seeing in heritage architecture." Additionally, the studio explains that the main concept for the pavilion's creation had the goal of bringing forth "the feeling of being inside a Georgia O'Keefe painting."
Juxtaposing Heritage Hotel Courtyards
DaeWha Kang Design Creates a New Pavilion for OWO Hotel
Trend Themes
1. Heritage Hotel Courtyards - An increasing trend in the hospitality industry is the creation of heritage hotel courtyards that combine contemporary design elements with the expressiveness and intricacy of heritage architecture.
2. Circular Pavilion Structures - Circular pavilion structures are becoming popular in hotel design, offering unique bar and dining spaces while providing a modern and visually captivating experience for guests.
3. Glass Facades and Mirrored Roof Panels - The use of glass facades and mirrored roof panels is a rising design trend in the hospitality sector, offering a striking visual contrast and creating an immersive experience for visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can embrace the trend of creating heritage hotel courtyards, offering innovative designs that combine contemporary styling with the richness of heritage architecture.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore circular pavilion structures to provide guests with a unique and visually captivating experience, enhancing the overall appeal and offering a memorable stay.
3. Interior Design - The use of glass facades and mirrored roof panels presents an opportunity for the interior design industry to create immersive spaces that play with light and reflections, adding a touch of luxury and modernity to hotel interiors.