We were asked to update the design for the Radisson Blu chain brand, but to keep the expensive materials used in the original interior by integrating them into the new design.

There are only 80 rooms in the hotel, and they are architecturally different. We were asked to update the interior of the bathrooms while keeping the marble. In the hotel’s public spaces, we needed to keep the onyx and the marble floor. And we had to propose a completely new solution for the restaurant. It was important to adapt to the existing details while bringing all the spaces together into one balanced and memorable interior.

In order to catch the eye of both hotel guests and passers-by, we created a light installation artwork in the reception area. It is a brass spiral that gives off a warm light. It can be seen from the entrance hall, the lobby, the restaurant, and the second-floor elevator hall.

We placed a steam fireplace in the centre of the lobby. It is easy to use and serves as an air humidifier, and it also generates a cosy and warm atmosphere. We also emphasized the rounded layout by adding a large semi-circle rug, pocket sofas, huge rounded armchairs, and a rounded bar counter.

We kept the onyx details in the bar, but somewhat changed the geometry of the area: the bar counter was moved out further into the hall, some metal and mirrors that expand space and contrast with the restrained colour palette of the lobby were added as well. 

We applied the “fire-lake” concept chosen by the client to design the restaurant. There is a lot of wood in its interior: mosaic parquet floors, wood veneer with built-in lighting on the dining room columns, as well as details on furniture and tabletops. The arched windows are supported by the design of the open kitchen area and the decoration of the columns, the round central seating and pocket sofas along with the windows with a panorama of the river. The rooms have not only different architecture but also different views: some of the windows face the Don river, while others face the street.