Hotel Graace | Christian Bauer et Associés Architectes
Hotel Graace
?Stepping through the dark gates, an atmosphere of green calm embraces you, gently disconnecting you from the rush and noise of the city.? The owners’ intention of Hotel Graace is thrilling. Staged on an old factory site within an urban perimeter block the twenty-eight modular hotel rooms are linked together by a unique open space. Set underneath the ancient steel-work construction, the hotel presents itself with lots of green outdoor spaces. In addition to the small courtyard in between the two wings, common areas on the first floor lead up to the fully green roof terraces.
Photography by © Patty Neu
The rooms have followed along the designing process, to become minimalistic, well-appointed wooden boxes with their cozy, warm atmosphere. The separation of the living and sleeping area creates a clear detachment of private and semi-public space, which is also visible in the organization of the outdoor spaces. Small terraces on the backside provide a private retreat in contrast to the commonly used open corridor. Located in a popular and central part of Luxembourg which is home to a young, cosmopolitan community, Hotel Graace is surrounded by colorful houses and small streets. The old factory hall was constructed in the 1950?ies in a basic and functional way, optimizing the space for the most necessary: Work and production.
Photography by © Patty Neu
These basic intentions did not change much. After cleaning out the existing hall and leaving just the st...
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