A business hotel this earthy is a rare find. Appointed by UKN Properties, A Hundred Hands worked on the architecture and interiors of the hotel and luxury residential complex in collaboration with Design Architects, Allies & Morrison Architects, London. The firms kept it all real, accessible and homely by relying on the natural character of the materials used. The greys of the sandstone, the inlay of polished wood on the ceilings and the warm lighting make the spaces of the hotel look like the rooms of a fond ancestral home, full of love and re-assuring memories.
The abundance of sandstone, Kota stone, in-situ terrazzo and form finished concrete came about in obedience to the city’s even-tempered weather conditions and Alila Hotels & Resorts’ earlier building styles. ‘Natural’ was the keyword that dominated all forays here, from the lighting scheme to the generous open spaces. The 14-storeyed building faces Lake Varthuron at one end and exudes carefully developed calm throughout. Cultural sensitivity was important for founders Sunitha Kondur and Bijoy Ramachandran and it was never trumped by the need for flash throughout.
