26 the World Of Hospitality
Sofia Hotel
5-star Sofia Hotel in Barcelona uses
DecoMetal in conceptual redesign
Hotels
Sofia Hotel is a lavish 5-star hotel on Avinguda
Diagonal in central Barcelona. It has been
completely refurbished to contemporary,
high specification, using Formica Group
DecoMetal® products in its design.
Now a spectacular and unique architectural
work, all of the hotel’s spaces have been
completely reimagined to meet the desires
of contemporary guests. The new concept
was designed by architect Albert Blanch of
Blanch + Conca Arquitectura, whose previous
work includes the expansion of Terminal C at
Barcelona El Prat airport.
The project was realised by the high-end
hospitality group Selenta and award-winning
interior design and landscape architecture
firm Jaime Beriestain, experts in luxury hotel
design, with past clients including Hyatt
Regency, Marriott, Waldorf Astoria and
Hilton. The presence of Formica products in various
designs dominates the entrance hall. Formica
HPL and Formica Decometal® in aluminium
and silver are applied to the ceiling, in original
suspended triangular sculptures forming
mirrors in columns on the walls, creating a
unique space.
A total of 2,300m2 of Formica® laminate sits
alongside other materials such as ceramics,
marble and natural wood, together forming a
luxurious atmosphere. Formica products can
be found both in the foyer, welcoming guests,
as well as the exclusive VIP floors above. On the VIP floors, the interior design team
also selected Formica Group’s AR Plus®
high gloss laminate in Fossil, an understated
grey tone that provides the sophistication
appropriate for this exclusive area of the hotel.