5* Rixos Hotel Premium, Dubrovnik

Situated in the picturesque Croatian town of Dubrovnik and overlooking the Adriatic coast, sits the remarkable 5* Hotel Rixos Premium, renovated by our design firm. This large-scale renovation project was 8 months in the making, and represents an inspiring collaboration between international teams at the beginning of the global pandemic.

With the expertise for hospitality design, we have chosen a colour palette that is reflective of the surrounding coastal waters, with colour hues in seashell white, sandy beige, Adriatic blues, goldfish yellow and seaweed greens that greatly complement each room with its outside aura. This summer palette is defined by luxurious textiles and warm, colourful accents.

A distinct reception area with an ensemble of three tailor-made desks and custom chandeliers make an eye-catching statement in gold and white. The desk walls feature a rippled-effect multi-dimensional surface, and an arch installation behind the desk acts as a prelude to the arches found in the lobby.

Playing with the symbolic meaning of ‘Libertas,’ the Latin word for freedom and liberty but also happiness and light, we created a place where people can express themselves whilst enjoying a sense of belonging.

Taking into account the client’s brief, and inspired by the surrounding culture, architecture, history, art and fashion, we were entrusted with the renovation of the hotel’s lobby, its two restaurants, the sports bar, the outdoor and indoor pools and the large 2’000 sqm spa with tea lounge and concept store.

Amazingly delicious food, served by Turkish chef Ozgur Donertas, can be enjoyed throughout the day at the various restaurants. The Umi Teppanjaki and the beachfront Fish Restaurant offer a state of the art experience, unique to this location, while at Turquoise restaurant Croatian, Mediterranean, Turkish and international flavours can be savoured.

As with all of our projects, we have taken a holistic approach to interior design, to achieve architectural integrity and structural purity within the original building structure, simultaneously combining playful design elements and comfortable furniture.

We created a dynamic setting that allows guests to experience the restaurant space in different ways, from homely breakfasts to elegant dinner settings. With a full view of the Adriatic Sea, guests have the option to sit inside, or embrace the sea breeze dining on the terrace.

The spa area is over 2000 sqm, and features state-of-the-art treatments and offers various experiences.

One enters the spa through the newly designed tea lounge featuring one of the best tea selections worldwide. This area houses not only a tea lounge but also the reception area for the spa and a small concept store selling unique local pieces.

The outdoor pool can be seen from all the floors above, and even when you arrive by airplane. For this purpose, it was clear to us that it needed to be a statement piece. We designed a fun, large-scale blue and white zigzag pattern made of small mosaic tiles, that creates an engaging feature and is surrounded by a lovely, new hardwood deck.