Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
2023-06-30

Many of techniques of retro expression in modern architectural design are based on a set of medieval aesthetic standards. We can say that medieval style has its own noble temperament. Combined with modern elements, it looks understated and luxurious.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

View of medieval city, Siena Cathedral and historical buildings in Italy at night. View of the medieval town

When retro and fashion mix and match, what will it bring?

Hotel A22

Latvia/Riga

CBP Design

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

The hotel has been converted from an old building. In 1930s, US Embassy in Latvia was located here, it is far from city center and at first glance seems unremarkable.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

But after transforming design team, it has evolved into a sophisticated and innovative mixed arts palette.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

Wooden wall paneling and furniture with curved lines not only show off richness of history, but also add a sense of elegance.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

The concept of neoclassicism is reflected in design of rooms.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

Soothing dark colors, luxurious textures and rich textures of marble, brass and wood, as well as a light and modern layout, break rigid stagnation of space.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

Even an inconspicuous corner of room will withstand close examination and tasting.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?
Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

White walls and ceilings, dark parquet floors and wood furnishings, and gray-veined marble surfaces create a subdued black and white backdrop of understated luxury.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

Restrained and harmonious colors permeate entire interior, creating a sense of sophistication in every room.

Hotel design: mix of retro + fashion, how beautiful is a small luxury medieval hotel?

Thanks to support of various color matching systems, retro tone of entire building remains unchanged, but creates a new feeling of lightness and fashion.

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