Bora CAKILKAYA has recently created the Face Light.

+ Design statement by Bora CAKILKAYA

Bora (Storm) Cakilkaya, who likes to drink cold beer during brainstorming, who amuses himself while drinking beer, who makes Amusing designs while amusing himself, is happy that I share with you the face light.

We said "we are looking for a little smile in design" and we transformed it into illumination. We desired that the amusing chairs, which were used to known as the face chair, would have illumination too. We tried to make the face lights entirely emotional designs, and also to have them illuminate the locality where they exist, what else could be desired. We had great fun when designing; you will feel this as well when you see it.

+ Designer: Bora CAKILKAYA | http://www.p-arch.com/

Face Light, image courtesy Bora CAKILKAYA

Face Light, image courtesy Bora CAKILKAYA

+ All images courtesy Bora CAKILKAYA

HOTEL MANISH reception was designed by Award winner designer Iqbal Azam of Arturo Interiors. HOTEL MANISH is located at Howrah, West Bengal, India. The wall is covered with paneling & batten design to give it a bit different look. The battens are placed randomly which makes the wall interesting.  The batten textures also followed on the ceiling to give a monotonous design. The reception counter is made of leaf pattern in lighted with Onex marble on the back. This leaf pattern also continued at entrance of the hotel. The console table is completely made of Onex marble with light inside. It is designed with the another interior firm Kreative design.

+ Designer: Iqbal Azam of Arturo Interiors | http://www.arturointeriors.com/

HOTEL MANISH, image courtesy Iqbal Azam of Arturo Interiors

HOTEL MANISH, image courtesy Iqbal Azam of Arturo Interiors

+ All images and drawings courtesy Arturo Interiors

HBA / Hirsch Bedner designed the spa on the 116th and 118th floors creating an urban escape in the skies and making ESPA the focal point of the city's skyline and the jewel atop Hong Kong's crown of lights.

Those who indulge in the 10,000 square foot ESPA have the unique opportunity to view Hong Kong from above including exquisite views of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong Island and the New Territories. The Ritz-Carlton spa by ESPA is more that 1,000 feet above the frenetic streets of Hong Kong. Guests simultaneously feel attached to the city with the breathtaking views, but yet totally insulated from the hustle and bustle below. To allow guests to feel "cocooned among the clouds", HBA planned spaces without any sharp corners. All edges are rounded and the walls themselves are curved as in a protective embrace.

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

The spa's height provided HBA's concept inspiration, to create a sanctuary of softness in a high and manic place we chose to make a spa cocooned and protected in the clouds. The silkworm's cocoon is a soft, white pillow of finely spun silk making it an ideal metaphor for the spa – a place of peaceful, protected transformation.

Ian Carr, HBA Principal

+ THE EXPERIENCE

Featuring 860 sq m/9,257 sq ft, The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA redefines the Hong Kong spa experience. With nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couples' suites, plus floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views and soothing therapies, this exceptional spa in Hong Kong is the perfect place to leave the world behind.

ESPA has exclusively created a collection of powerful and highly effective signature treatments for The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong that combine Western and Asian influences, incorporating traditional techniques and indigenous ingredients to help balance and renew mind, body, and soul and give luminosity and radiance to the skin.

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

+ THE DESIGN

Reception

Upon entering ESPA, the guest moves into softened shapes and natural textures. Overhead a floating cocoon shaped porcelain art installation developed with artist Eva Menz is suspended from the ceiling – creating a balance and bringing nature into the space.  The walls are upholstered in horsehair, and the perimeter of the floor is warm timber infused with bronze metal, contrasting with the central reception area’s ivory stone floor. The seating and lighting elements are gracefully curved and low tables in naturally contoured shapes reinforce the feeling of being safely cocooned.

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

Treatment Areas

The treatment rooms offer floor to ceiling window walls looking out over the cityscape. Screens of curved ivory metal strips that stream like ribbons against the glass create a shadow play of light beams across the rounded cocoon like room.

All amenities are concealed behind sliding doors.  A glass pendant, like a drop of amber rain dripping from a mulberry leaf, glistens in smooth contrast with the textured paneling. Bronze metal accents lend a surprisingly harmonious sparkle and glamour to the clean simplicity of the surroundings.

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

In the VIP suites, guests occupy their own luxury cocoon, anchored by a bronze feature wall, a beautiful feature bath with views over Hong Kong, and a relaxing living area with contrasting textures and materials in rich bronze tones. Two treatment bed areas can either be used together or divided into two private spaces.

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

In the spa relaxation room, custom-designed lounger pods are individually curtained to create private spaces. This is truly a space in which guests can slowly relax prior to or post treatment. The textured sheer curtains give privacy but still allow light and space to enter.

+ For more information, please visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Spa/Menu.htm

ESPA Ritz - Carlton ICC, image courtesy Hirsch Bedner Associates

+ All images courtesy HBA

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