The interior has been gently redesigned to respect the building’s heritage. The building was built in the Art Deco style, and a number of features--both on the façade and inside--still bear witness to this 1930s style. “The zigzag elements that adorn the hotel’s façade were a source of inspiration for the new interior design,” explains Barbara Haslach, director of design & project management. “The colour palette is based on existing works of art by the Luxembourg painter Julien Lefèvre. The ornate details from this period, combined with natural materials, also create an atmosphere in the rooms that combines the glamour of yesteryear with modern comfort.”
The Brasserie Alfa remains a warm and welcoming place, with its open plan and generous volume. The central benches, stone bar, ceiling lights and murals by Lefèvre are all existing features that have been reintegrated into the new layout.
The design of the rooms is based on the same Art Deco language. “We have chosen two colours for the different categories of rooms. All the elements are specially designed for this project and we have introduced local contemporary works of art,” explains Iria Degen, interior designer. In all, more than 40 different room models had to be imagined.
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