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this historic setting . Anchoring each room is a custommade marble vanity unit , a monolithic interpretation of the tocador ( dressing table ) that exemplifies domestic life of the period .
The rooms in El Palauet brim in a palette of natural stone shades and soft blues , greys , and blush tones , creating an elegant mise en scène that is very contemporary and lends new life to original features such as ceiling roses and carved balcony shutters .
This mood changed in El Pavelló - an ode to ‘ la dolce vita ’ of the Mediterranean . A palette of terracotta , locally made ceramics , and wood give a mid-century chic feel to the rooms , each enhanced by natural light pouring in through direct patio access . Handmade terracotta breeze blocks and tiles create rippling shadows and textured surfaces , and rattan chairs and occasion tables evoke the local craft ateliers of the Costa Brava . With splashes of colour and handspun textiles , the overall feel is at once casually glamorous and effortlessly cool .
The public and social spaces Casa Heras , the hotel ’ s restaurant , is inspired by the social and hospitality areas of the original palace and adapted to modern lifestyle and comfort . Like the rest of the hotel , modern art and objects elevate the spaces , as seen in the whimsical wall murals created by Joana Santamans , and bespoke ceramic pieces from the artisan Núria Gimbernat .
to the social life of the city was essential to the project . Cradled by stone arches and an original staircase , La Placeta presents a place to meet and chatter around zesty-coloured armchairs and tables that are full of personality .
Adjacent to La Placeta is the reception room , where guests check in at a bespoke Yves Klein blue reception table , overhung by a blossoming golden chandelier . This composition sets the tone for the rest of the hotel - a concept that balances history and modernity , formality and informality , and offers a unique and welcoming base while experiencing the rich history and culture of Girona .
Technical sheet Interior Design : EL EQUIPO CREATIVO Partners : Oliver Franz Schmidt , Natali Canas del Pozo , Lucas Echeveste Lacy Team leaders : Daniel Trujillo , Ricard Fabregat Photography : Salva Lopez Client : Marta Granés + Stéphane Rouze Architecture : Isern Associats Engineering : Impros Special Fixtures and Furniture : Martinez Otero General Construction : Tecgi Lighting Distributor : Ca2l Art : Frederic Amat , Joana Santamans , Andrea Torres Furniture Distributor : Idees
Sparkling copper pots and pans placed on an antique dresser fill the dining room , while high-quality tables , chairs , and fittings denote a timeless modern feel . Adjacent to this , El Salon provides a space for a cocktails and intimate conversation , surrounded by vestiges of the palau ’ s ancient walls . La Biblioteca ( library ) is a distinguished space conceived for private banquets and meetings around a beautiful oval marble table .
The designers intended La Placeta to be a little more disruptive , and the idea of re-introducing the palace www . elequipocreativo . com
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