作为Rosewood 的欧洲首秀，也是在全球重新唤起“Rosewood trend”的第一步棋，2013年开业的伦敦Rosewood 重要性不言而喻。由季裕棠搭档Martin Brudnizki改造设计的酒店，最终出色地完成了这项任务，保证了Rosewood 在伦敦的“华丽出场”。

As the European debut of Rosewood, and the first step to revive the "Rosewood trend" around the world, the Rosewood London, which opened in 2013, is of great importance. The hotel, designed and renovated by Yutang Ji and Martin Brudnizki, has done an excellent job of ensuring Rosewood's "debut" in London.

酒店坐落在一栋最早建于1914年爱德华时代、前后经历过4次扩建的新古典主义建筑中，整个改造过程在英格兰遗产保护协会的指导下进行。建筑的主立面、前银行总部的东大厅和西大厅，即现酒店里的霍尔本餐厅和酒吧、中央宏伟的大理石楼梯间都被认定为重要遗产。

The hotel is housed in a neoclassical building that was first built in the Edwardian era in 1914 and has undergone four extensions, and was renovated under the guidance of English Heritage. The building's main façade, the East and West Halls of the former bank headquarters, now the hotel's Holborn Restaurant and Bar, and the grand central marble stairwell have all been identified as significant heritage assets.

在客人从正门进入后，会先来到一处安静的内庭，然后再步入酒店内部。这种入场方式，既营造出一种抵达私人庄园的感觉；也是设计师特意“留白”，让住客可以更完整地观看眼前宏伟的建筑立面。Rosewood“A Sense of Place”的理念是让每一处酒店都能反映出其所在城市特定的历史、文化及其敏感性。对伦敦Rosewood来说更是如此。室内和公区、餐厅、酒吧的设计与照明，都需要能够很好地感知老建筑历史文化、同时可以在技术上完成修复升级。

After guests enter through the main entrance, they come to a quiet inner courtyard before stepping inside the hotel. This entry creates the feeling of arriving at a private estate; it is also a deliberate "white space" that allows guests a more complete view of the magnificent façade before them. Rosewood's "A Sense of Place" philosophy is to make each hotel reflect the specific history, culture and sensitivity of the city in which it is located. This is particularly true for Rosewood London. The design and lighting of the interiors and public areas, restaurants and bars needed to be sensitive to the history and culture of the old buildings, while at the same time being technically capable of being restored and upgraded.

贯通7层的大理石楼梯间、酒店的客房、公区以及活动空间均由季裕棠设计。他为酒店带来了自己的标志性风格，比如多种材料的丰富搭配：漆器，纹理木贴面和棱状镜子。门厅布满了精巧的黄铜，黑白斑斓的地砖点缀其间，再配以深色橡木柜、羊皮纸柜台及皮革沙发，随处可见的艺术画作和雕塑，奢华中亦见文雅。

The marble stairwell through the seven floors, the hotel's guest rooms, public areas and event spaces were all designed by Yutang Ji. He brought his own signature style to the hotel, such as a rich mix of materials: lacquer, textured wood veneers and prismatic mirrors. The foyer is covered in subtle brass, accented by black and white tiles, dark oak cabinets, parchment counters and leather sofas, and artful paintings and sculptures everywhere, a luxurious yet elegant look.

262间客房和44间套房，为住客营造出奢华私宅的感觉。尽管色彩与装饰不尽相同，现代设计的简洁和英伦繁复的古典的细节处，又带着东方写意的雅致。隐形的设计是季裕堂藏在酒店中的彩蛋， 比如别出心裁的阅读灯、浴室内配椅子、不那么宽敞却安静的客厅、日光和月光下的房间拥有不同的情绪。

The 262 guest rooms and 44 suites create the feeling of a luxurious private residence for residents. Although the colors and decorations vary, the simplicity of modern design and the classical details of English sophistication are accompanied by the elegance of Oriental writing. The invisible design is the hidden egg of Ji Yu Tang, such as the original reading lamp, the bathroom with chairs, the not so spacious but quiet living room, and the different moods of the rooms under daylight and moonlight.

Scarfes Bar酒吧，名字源于英国艺术家和插画师 Scarfes，这里随处可见Scarfes幽默有趣的插画。设计师 Martin Brudnizki从经典的英伦绅士俱乐部汲取灵感 ，从皮质的手扶椅、精致的壁炉到各种古书籍，将空间改造成一个温暖而充满活力的场所。在酒吧里，复古家具混合搭配定制的新家具，让客人不断发现新的设计元素。

The Scarfes Bar, named after the British artist and illustrator Scarfes, is filled with Scarfes' humorous illustrations. Designer Martin Brudnizki drew inspiration from classic English gentlemen's clubs, transforming the space into a warm and vibrant venue with everything from leather armchairs and sophisticated fireplaces to a variety of vintage books. In the bar, vintage furniture is mixed and matched with new custom-made furniture, allowing guests to constantly discover new design elements.

如果说Scarfes Bar是伦敦最令人兴奋的酒吧之一，那么霍尔本餐厅就是最令人愉悦的用餐场所之一。同样由Martin Brudnizki设计，照明来自Dernier & Hamlyn，餐厅仿效法国小酒馆，红色皮长椅、桃花心木桌、青铜栏杆及七种高级大理石装饰，风格热闹却不喧哗。餐厅还设有通往酒店内庭院的露台，客人可以在那里露天用餐。

If Scarfes Bar is one of the most exciting bars in London, then Holborn Restaurant is one of the most delightful places to dine. Also designed by Martin Brudnizki, with lighting from Dernier & Hamlyn, the restaurant is modeled after a French bistro, with red leather banquettes, mahogany tables, bronze railings and seven premium marble accents, in a lively but not boisterous style. The restaurant also features a terrace that leads to the hotel's interior courtyard, where guests can dine al fresco.