INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
movement with a keen eye for the “ now ”, updating the era ’ s signatures — wood paneling , reflective surfaces , and tubular metal accents — with contemporary elements , like playful iridescent finishes , graphic floral patterns , and colourful stonework . Rather than a mere fusion of the past and present , Hiatus exists beyond time or trends , occupying a space of pure sophistication .
In addition to invoking PVM ’ s heritage , the project also pays homage to the building ’ s original design cues : most prominently , the infinite grid . The cross-shaped hallways , which connect the elevators and kitchen to the wider dining area , add a unique dynamism to the space , intermingling the movements of guests and staff . Reflections of PVM ’ s grid structure also appear in the establishment ’ s suspended ceiling , which lends an expansive quality to the space , as well as a graphic aspect that ties back into the international style .
Liminal Space
As guests step off the main elevator into the 43rd floor service hallway , they ’ re greeted by an opulent wall-to-wall mirror . Circular cutouts in the vibrant patterned curtain artfully dress this large reflective surface , offering guests a self-portrait moment as they wait for the second elevator to lead them to Hiatus .
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