DESIGN
palettes allow details of craftsmanship to shine . The hotel ’ s public spaces are monochrome , a perfect backdrop to show off , say , the floor of the Grand Lobby that reminds one of leaves , or the photographs of the Amazon rainforest in the Burle Bar .
In the hotel ’ s signature restaurant , Tangara Jean-Georges , a green carpet imitates the bottom of a lake and a reflection of the forest on the water . Walls feature ceramics with copper details and paintings created for the hotel by local artist Heloisa Galvao .
Almost all the furniture is Brazilian , custom-made and reflects the country ’ s topography and history – a coffee table of inlaid bullhorn here , a screen made of the stretched skins of tilapia fish there .
The ultimate luxury however , at least to Perd , is space . “ In some places , for example , Crystal Ballroom , the ceilings reach as high as 36 feet ,” he exclaims . “ Additionally , guestrooms are a minimum 516 square feet , each with its own private terrace or balcony .”
Perd ’ s favorite aspect of the project is how the Brazilian landscape is incorporated in everything from artwork to carpeting . “ Local craftsmanship has also been used to manufacture bespoke pieces of furniture , another element of true luxury . And the secret to integrate art successfully into a hotel is the artwork must predominantly represent the surrounding culture ,” he says .
Marrenbach expects 45 % to 50 % of the hotel ’ s business to be generated by Brazil , and another 25 % other Americas , including strong Latin America markets and the U . S . Europe , Russia and the Middle East come third . “ Asia may be last , but it ’ s also very promising ,” he adds .
Since opening in May , business travel drives weekday occupancy and corporate events . But Marrenbach believes the hotel will generate leisure stays organically , given its leisure facilities and Jean-Georges ’ cuisine . “ In other words , Palacio Tangara may very well become the spot for weekend escapes , especially among restless urban-based Brazilians ,” he says .
After all , who can resist a songbird ?
This Deluxe Suite , designed by Bick Simonato , uses a muted color scheme .
Flora Spa offers six treatment rooms with experiences designed by Sisley-Paris .
Almost all the furniture is Brazilian , custommade and reflects
Brazil ’ s topography and history .
44 hotelsmag . com September 2017