Here are our picks for trends that will rule 2024 as far as hospitality designs are concerned.
Maximalism
For fitness enthusiasts, Radisson Blu Dwarka boasts Technogym’s best-in-business health club equipment, accompanied by expert trainers. Capsule lifts not only transport guests but also captivate them with the open-to-sky atrium feeling. In summary, Radisson Blu Dwarka offers a diverse culinary landscape and an artistic embrace of culture, delivering a truly maximalist experience in every aspect of the stay. The accommodation seamlessly integrates with retail spaces, ensuring guests enjoy a maximized stay experience.
Vernacular Architecture
Aramness Gir captures this essence and story of charming Gir villages, entrenched in local culture, designed with authenticity and luxury in equal measure and offering wildlife and cultural experiences that rewrite the script. Nestled between the teak forest and a national park, it was imperative that much of the property be rewilded or remained a working farm and any structure built to seamlessly integrate into the natural environment and the village-style narrative.
Colour Pop
Pops of colour through vibrant kaleidoscope drapes, vivid artworks, striking canopies and colourful awnings – all reminiscent of the erstwhile bustling bazaars of the North, elevate the rustic, monochromatic textured interiors in the most remarkable way. Vibrant, aesthetic accents beautifully stand out against the natural and aged stone textures and sandy beige backdrops used across the restaurant at Loya.
Fitness in The Room
The Hyperice kit, with its innovative tools like the Hypervolt Go 2, Hypersphere Mini, and Normatec Go, aligns perfectly with the rising demand for advanced recovery methods. As individuals become more conscious of maintaining their health amidst busy schedules, these tools offer a holistic approach to alleviate soreness and tension, addressing the specific needs arising from strenuous workouts and travel-related fatigue.
Museum Quality Art
Special tours guided by an in-house cultural ambassador offer a deep understanding of these pieces. More than just a vacation, it is a journey through time.
Multifunctional Spaces
The Grand Crystal Ballroom, with its pillar less design, can accommodate a wide range of events, from large conferences and product launches to intimate board meetings and lavish wedding receptions. The ballroom’s technology includes soundproof movable walls for privacy and focused discussions.
Soft, textured fabrics and jewel tones
Fittingly then, fabrics from the Sabyasachi for Nilaya by Asian Paints’ Heartland Collection have been used to dress the space. From the Winchester chair upholstered in Gulbag Velvet that greets you at the entrance, to the Chesterfield furniture inside and the weighty velvet drapes that curtain off the space in between – there’s much that grabs the eye and complements the 1920s speakeasy aesthetic. With its hidden entrance and inviting atmosphere, ZLB23 is a testament to the allure of hidden gems. The charm of ZLB23 lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in the vibrant sensory experience it offers.
Non bulky designs
These designs are also trending as they focus on shape, colour and texture and can help the hospitality brand make a clear differentiation in their interiors by choosing well. The mantra then is ‘less is more’ and this trend is likely to rule hospitality design in 2024.
Go Local
Of notable mention are the wall murals created by local artists, showcasing their extraordinary talent, and capturing the vibrant spirit of Indian heritage.
Story Telling
To elucidate, we encourage the use of locally sourced materials, traditional craftsmanship, and indigenous art which lends authenticity and establishes a sense of belonging or identification. Art is a big storyteller. In our case, we consciously integrate art with the ethos of the land/ destination where the hotel is located. In our hotels, every room is a page from history, and every corner unfolds a hitherto untold aspects of the destination’s heritage. Be it ITC Maurya in New Delhi, ITC Grand Central in Mumbai, ITC Sonar in Kolkata or ITC Rajputana in Jaipur- each structure believes, in a building which houses a soul of its own and has its own ‘story to tell’, from its architecture to its interior décor.
Sustainability
The Elephant grass which is annually discarded to prevent forest fire became the roofing material for the resort, annually rethatched using the special skills of the local community including members of the Mannan Tribe
Read the full story that first appeared in Hotelier India’s Feb 2024 issue here: