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The Steam Hotel

Ess Group

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Designer
Ess Group
Client
Ess Group
Floor area
19360.00 ㎡
Completion
2017

Located in Västerås – Sweden, by the shore of lake Mälaren, raises a majestic 100-year-old building, a steam power plant that once provided clear majority of energy to the Swedish population in the 19th century. Our vision was to reinvent the magic, turn the lights on and create an enchanted destination in this mystical historical tower, where old industrial energy meets new romanticism. A perfect marriage that would evolve into a modern form of industrial romance, creating an unforgettable journey through time. From beginning to end, behind every meticulous custom detail, lies a thought – beautiful form that meets function – thus creating a series of versatile communal spaces, that are both visually pleasing, fun and perfectly connected to one another. All selections articulate the magic found in the old industrial details, coupled with the modern comforts, projecting a heightened level of casual living and socializing on a dramatical stage. To tie the knot each space has been perfectly decorated with equipment from the former power plant, a natural form of art brought to life by the energy of the mysterious walls. We have created a destination to celebrate the world of social, versatile, communal living all in a high humble environment.