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Furthermore, a focal point of the renovation is George
Singer’s artwork ‘Zephyr’, an organic, swirling ceiling
sculpture sweeping through the Atrium, imitating the
movement of the water in the North Sea. According
to George Singer: “Zephyr is designed to reflect
the crashing waves, the flocks of starlings, the long
wind-blown grasses, the spring blossom, the shoals of
fish, the rolling hills, the clouds and the sheer energy,
beauty, and dynamism of the east coast of Scotland.”
Perfectly complementing this, a pair of contemporary
velvet wall hangings, inspired by the varying
landscape of St Andrews in a painterly manner have
been developed and printed by Timorous Beasties,
the avant-garde Scottish artistic fabric and textile
designers. These have been installed in the double
heighted reception space to give a sense of locality
and authenticity as soon as guests enter the hotel. A
natural colour palette, layered earthy textures and an
eclectic furniture collection create a relaxed, inviting
atmosphere in the lounge as well as linking the interior
with the views of the coastal landscape beyond the full
height window at the north end of the Atrium.
Following through into the restaurant, dramatic
lighting and refined materials with a colour scheme of
pine and sage greens and hints of golds create a sense
of quality throughout the space. Soft velvet wall drapes
and bespoke screens reflecting the ripples in the sand
dunes soften the architecture of the space and give a
sense of intimacy.
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As well as a revised layout, Kittock’s Bar has drawn
on nautical elements found in the nearby River Tay
estuaries and surrounding fishing villages, to create a
comforting atmosphere for drinking and dining.
Elizabeth Lane, Director of Projects, said: “It is a
wonderful opportunity to be part of the revival of
this hotel property which simply has a breath-taking
location which we have made a focal point in the
renovation. We are extremely happy to be working
with Kennedy Wilson and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
on this project.”
John Keating, General Manager at Fairmont St
Andrews commented: “This renovation has been
a huge undertaking across the hotel; I’m extremely
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