JOI completes Altenberger refurb
JOI Design has completed the refurbishment of a 13-key annex to the Altenberger Hof, a bijou boutique hotel overlooking the 13th century Altenberg Cathedral in central Germany.
Similar to the cathedral, the hotel’s primary structure is centuries old. First used by Cistercian monks in ancient times, it then became an inn for religious pilgrims and today welcomes a wider demographic of guests. Inspired by the cathedral’s architecture and natural surrounds, the designers have imagined a neutral concept with a restrained palette and design scheme that befits the aesthetics of the historical stone exteriors. The bespoke carpeting, for example, alludes to the cathedral’s flagstone floors.
Interiors have been updated with calming shades of white mixed with warm, earthy tones and splashes of orange and red, and incorporate diverse materials, patterns and textures throughout. Elsewhere, a selection of artwork and accessories offer a counterbalance through playful touches and details.
Upon entering the building, guests arrive in an open-plan room with a living area to the left and informal dining or meeting space adjacent. Here, a communal table made from a dark stained timber has been fashioned to resemble an old farmhouse door, whilst contemporary seating has been upholstered in taupe leather and fabric. Copper wire-frame pendant lights infuse the space with warmth and pale grey paintwork enhances the ambience and nature themed accents add a light-hearted mood in the space.
The meeting room has been designed with a semi-transparent curtain that enables the area to be used for two functions. The formal meeting space offers a long table and Vitra chairs that can be flexibly arranged, whilst In the break-out area at the other end of the room, stylish, modern seating with loose cushions creates a more casual tone.
As with the public spaces, guestrooms are simple and elegant, and boast contrasting neutral shades in high-quality finishes and fabrics. Modern bathrooms are equipped with generous showers and feature glossy dark grey tiles and screens made from smoked glass, contrasting with lighter-toned surfaces and vanity tops.
