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Telegraphenamt

Dreimeta

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Above the diners, custom-painted globe pendant lights create the illusion of a starry nightscape hovering below the glass canopy. - Steve Herud
The backrests of the banquette seating form half-height dividing walls with an eye-catching detail: segments of coloured acrylic tubes are integrated into the structure, enclosed in glass and backlit with a warm light – a nod to the building’s historic pneumatic tubes. Warm fluted wood, green marble, bronze tinted mirrors, and upholstery webbing are among the finishes that add an extra level of detail to the seating areas and tables. - Florian Groehn
The design of the guest rooms in the Hotel Telegraphenamt is a prime example of refined and understated elegance. A balancing act between the historic and the contemporary, the thoughtfully planned interior is an homage to the building’s history and the value of craftsmanship. - Steve Herud
Above the diners, custom-painted globe pendant lights create the illusion of a starry nightscape hovering below the glass canopy. - Steve Herud

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JURY VOTES
Hotel
6.34
6.74
6.65
5.79
6.38
Jan Clostermann
Jan Clostermann Founder and Director at CLOU Architects
6
6.5
6.5
5.5
6.13
Jason Chan
Jason Chan Founder at Jason Design Group
7.64
6.81
6.71
6.09
6.81
Justine Fox
Justine Fox Founder and Colour Specialist at Studio Justine Fox
Oozes warmth and history....
6.97
7.96
7.53
5
6.87
Stéphane Bernier
Stéphane Bernier Partner and Director of Retail Strategy and Innovation at Ædifica
6.69
7.4
7.57
5
6.67
Maja Bernvill
Maja Bernvill Creative Director at Specific Generic
6
7
8
5
6.5
Marie Hesseldahl
Marie Hesseldahl Partner and Head of Interior and Product Design at 3xn
6
7
6
6
6.25
Marie-Andree Busque
Marie-Andree Busque Director Interior Architecture at Sid Lee Architecture
6.8
7
6.5
5
6.33
Bin Ju
Bin Ju Founder and Chief Design Director at Horizontal Design
7.27
6.94
6.46
6.22
6.72
Constance Guisset
Constance Guisset Founder at Constance Guisset Studio
6
7
8
7
7
Sanchit Arora
Sanchit Arora Principal Architect at Renesa Studio
6
7
6
5.5
6.13
Adi Utama
Adi Utama Global Office Development at JetBrains
6
6
6
7
6.25
Islam El Mashtooly
Islam El Mashtooly Creative Director at OBMI
5
5
5
5
5
Liyun Hao
Liyun Hao Founder and Design Director at EVD
6
6.04
6.12
6.93
6.27
Designer
Client
Forum an der Museumsinsel GmbH & Co KG
Floor area
5275 ㎡
Completion
2022
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Dreimeta was given the challenging task of transporting the striking, historic interior of the Telegraphenamt building into the 21st century. The goal was to honor the origins and history of the space, while creating an eclectic and surprising interior that would captivate guests and spark conversations.

The goal in the choice of materials and finishes for the project was to complement the features of the existing building. Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by inviting lounge seating, a bespoke wooden reception counter and a sushi bar. A decorative partition wall made of glass and black metal framing, complemented by floor-to-ceiling height curtains, marks the transition point from the lobby to the bar. The space is defined by a brick barrel-vaulted ceiling and herringbone-patterned hardwood flooring. Wrapped around two central columns, the bar’s finishes include a marble countertop, a luxurious leather armrest, geometric wooden wall cladding and – a visual highlight – a wooden shelf with rounded edges floating above the bar counter, suspended from the ceiling with steel cables. The warm finishes are complemented by soft, cozy lounge furniture and retro brass light fixtures.

Beyond the bar, guests are drawn into one of the highlights of the hotel – “Root” restaurant. Located in one of the two former courtyards, it is characterized by an elaborate glass roof that spans the entire space. The design motif of an orangery is emphasized by lush plants scattered throughout the interior. A variety of seating areas spread out over multiple levels differentiate themselves through various types of flooring, upholstery, and furnishings. Despite the enormous size and imposing height of the room, the design successfully creates a cozy network of unique areas within the space. Above the diners, custom-painted globe pendant lights create the illusion of a starry nightscape hovering below the glass canopy.

To get to the hotel rooms, guests can use one of two new elevators – clad in wood and brass extruded metal panels. Throughout the hotel corridors, guests can examine historic pictures and search for their room number, noted on a wall sconce designed to resemble the pneumatic tube containers. In the rooms, brick walls and barrel-vaulted brick ceilings were exposed and extensively restored; industrial beams became a design feature, and the large windows were replaced throughout the entire building. Contrasting these rough, industrial elements is a stunning hardwood floor in a herringbone pattern, which adds a touch of luxury to the design. Intricate and detailed design solutions for the bespoke furniture contribute to the understated style of the space.

The result is a light-hearted, eclectic mix of stylistic elements that pay tribute to the building’s extensive history, while also marking the beginning of a new era as the hotel Telegraphenamt.