8 THE WORLD OF HOSPiTALiTy
Bankside, London
Opening September 2018
NEW OPENINGS
Thames and City of London. The masterplan
comprises three distinct buildings linked by
a landscaped piazza. Construction of the
six-storey Bankside hotel has now reached
full height and 630 of the 660 glass panels
that form the pioneering curved exterior
are now in place. The hotels contemporary
exterior lines belie the timeless interiors by
film set producer- turned-interiors architect,
Dayna Lee of Powerstrip Studios. Here, a mid-
century modern aesthetic is balanced by an
eclectic mix of bespoke furniture and art that thoughtfully curated to deliver a residential
feel. Bankside blends 161 airy rooms and
suites with ‘white cube’ spaces for meetings
and events, co-working areas and a relaxed
neighbourhood-style restaurant and bar with
an outdoor terrace. Bankside will be dialled in
to the local community, serving as a creative
space for the surrounding area as well as
welcoming guests from all over the world. An
inspiring social environment for work and play,
Bankside is set to be a new destination for
locals and visitors alike.
Ian Simpson was inspired by the elegance of
the Lansetti II glass vase by Finnish artist Timo
Sarpaneva, and the sites close proximity to the celebrates local craftmanship and heritage.
Bankside’s light-filled spaces have been www.banksidehotel.com
Le Barn
Opening Spring 2018