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LANCHID 19 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY |
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Radius B+S Ltd. & KB Design
Péter Sugár
László Benczúr
László Kara |
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Named after Budapest’s famed “Chain Bridge” which spans the Danube, the hotel is a contemporary highlight in a neighbourhood of predominately 19th century architecture. This contrast is indicative of Budapest’s evolving character, one which celebrates both past and present. The architect and design team of Péter Sugár, László Benczúr and László Kara created a moveable accordion-like glass façade, further animated by the changing colours of an innovative lighting design concept.
Glass is one of the dominant materials in the interiors as well, creating a sense of openness and allowing movement and connectedness to become an integral part of the building’s character. A building-high glass atrium towers above the foyer enabling natural light to flood the communal spaces and glass bridges which lead to the guestrooms. A glass and steel staircase connects the foyer with a restaurant, which is located on a gallery above. Looking over the open-work glass and wood space separators, one has views of the restaurant and the intimate garden beyond. The lobby itself is equally dramatic with its transparent floor revealing Roman ruins a level below. Here again history is well integrated into the interior design where examples of classical-modern design, such as chairs by Alvar Aalto are mixed with custom-designed furnishings. In the guestrooms, the spatial connection of the living space and bathrooms – similar to the whole house – indicates the concept of “flowing space” with their glass sliding doors. |
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