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Spectacular Spain: 15 Standout Hotels from Madrid to Ibiza

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Lounge on the beaches of Barcelona, party all night in Ibiza, sample fine wines in Rioja country and relax among the beautiful people in Madrid – the vibrant nation of Spain has a lot to offer, not the least of which is a stunning range of stylish design hotels. These 15 accommodations represent some of the most modern and visually engaging hotels in Spain’s most sought-after destinations, from low-budget hostels to ultra-exclusive celebrity hangouts.

Barcelo Raval, Barcelona

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A four-star luxury hotel with affordable rates, the Barcelo Raval is most notable for its stunning transformation in 2009, which re-launched it as one of Barcelona’s most stylish places to stay. It’s flashy, it’s feminine, it’s full of eye-popping details like massive groups of dangling cylindrical lights in the lobby (an homage to the building’s distinctive elliptical shape). Bright, colorful and thoroughly modern, the Barcelo Raval is located in the city’s once-gritty, now increasingly trendy Barrio Chino district.

Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, Ibiza Island

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Venture off the mainland onto Ibiza Island and it’s almost as if you’re in a whole different country – a country where the raison d’etre is glittery all-night parties and lounging on some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful beaches. While you’re there you might want to check out the brand-spanking-new Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, an exclusive adults-only party hotel located on the white sands of Playa d’en Bossa beach opposite one of the island’s most famous clubs, Space. This glamorous 236-room hotel has three restaurants, plenty of VIP perks, DJs spinning night and day, aromatherapy menus in the guest rooms and even swim-up rooms located along a man-made ‘river’ that meanders through the gardens.

Hotel Vincci Soho, Madrid

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A quiet 4-star hotel in the center of the historic district of Madrid, Hotel Vincci Soho is a contemporary design hotel located just steps from the Art Triangle museums. The hotel is comprised of five buildings, all cultural heritage sites, renovated and combined into an open interior space with plenty of balconies and terraces offering stunning views of the city.

Hotel Marques de Riscal, Elciego

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Designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry, the Hotel Marques de Riscal can be found in Spain’s countryside in the heart of Rioja wine country, about two hours from Bilbao. This ultra-exclusive luxury boutique hotel has just 14 guest rooms and is, at least in terms of cost per square foot, one of the most expensive hotels ever built. Gehry’s billowing titanium roof contrasts beautifully with the more traditional architecture of the winery. The Marques de Riscal estate is one of Spain’s oldest and most esteemed producers of Rioja wine; even if you can’t stay here, a trip to the winery would be worth the effort.
 

Hotel Omm, Barcelona

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The Hotel Omm offers trendy décor and world-class Catalan cuisine in Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia district, with individually designed guest rooms, a playful modern facade and lots of sunlight. It’s modern in a way that’s cozy and accessible, full of neutral tones and clean, straight lines. Just down the street from two of Antonio Gaudi’s most famous Barcelona buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Battlo, Hotel Omm has a rooftop terrace with a pool and a bar, perfect for gazing out at the iconic architecture of the area.

Hotel Viura, Villabuena de Álava

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A stark standout among the more traditional architecture of surrounding villages, Hotel Viura is bold and whimsical, with a Rioja country location that’s super-convenient for wine-loving travelers. With 13 standard rooms, 13 deluxe rooms, 7 suites and restaurant focusing on fresh, natural foods, Hotel Viura emphasizes low-key, luxurious relaxation.

Hotel Puerta America, Madrid

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Hotel Puerta America, a new design hotel in Madrid, is already renowned for its artsy interiors: “You know that the Hotel Puerta America in Madrid is something special before you even walk in the door. The exterior is encased in brightly colored cladding printed with the poem ‘Freedom’ by Paul Ellard. But that’s nothing compared to the showcase of international design talent found inside. Each of the 12 floors of this new boutique hotel was designed by one of the world’s most sought-after architects including Zaha Hadid, David Chipperfield, Normal Foster and Jean Nouvel.
Ascending from one floor to the next, one encounters jarring shifts in color and mood, shifting from Chipperfield’s toned-down monochromatic luxury to faceted stainless steel to Italian opulence. Marc Newsom’s sixth floor is practically vampiric with its red lacquer, white marble and black furniture while Ron Arad takes the seventh floor to a futuristic, almost space-like place with curved white Corian. Interactivity, Japanese minimalism, industrial cement and zebra-striped formica walls are just a few of the other themes included in the eclectic mix.”

Casa Camper, Barcelona

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Camper makes cool and quirky shoes, but what do they know about hotels? Plenty, as it turns out. Casa Camper, the company’s new affordably priced hotel and restaurant, is hip and eco-friendly, with few unnecessary frills but lots of thoughtful details that make life easier for travelers. A 25-room hotel in Barcelona’s El Raval neighborhood, Casa Camper uses solar power to heat the hotel’s water and serves up “healthy fast food” in the form of flavored rice balls, which you eat sitting on a giant set of concrete stairs facing out through a wall of windows. El Raval, a traditionally poor area of historic Barcelona, is a bit off the beaten path, but, says owner Miguel Fluxá, “We wanted to show guests another part of Barcelona that is not so obvious.”

Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao

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Literally standing in the shadow of the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Bilbao, the Gran Hotel Domine basically had no choice but to be stunningly stylish. Ultramodern yet seemingly effortlessly sophisticated, this luxury 5-star hotel has 145 modern guest rooms and a rooftop terrace with amazing views of the museum and the city of Bilbao. Its polished stone exterior and slanted glass windows provide a hint at the somewhat quirky stylings of the interior including a massive tower of stones that reaches from the lobby floor to a glass atrium roof.

Rooms Deluxe Hostel, Valencia

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Spain – as the rest of the world – is full of uninspired hostels that provide little more than a roof over a budget traveler’s head. The Rooms Deluxe Hostel in Valencia is not one of those places. This ‘designer’ hostel still offers up dirt-cheap bunks and private rooms but does so in style with 28 themed rooms designed by local artists. It’s got free wi-fi and – a bonus in the world of hostels – air conditioning. Best of all, it’s located right across from the City of Arts and Sciences, halfway between the historic district of Valencia and the beach.

Hotel Room Mate Oscar, Madrid

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Who says good design is only for the beautiful people? The Hotel Room Mate Oscar in Madrid is well within the average traveler’s budget, but doesn’t skimp on bold and dramatic choices in interior décor. Its 75 individually decorated rooms are fun, bright and unexpected, often veering into “wow, this is wild” territory. The breakfast room is so snazzy it might as well be a nightclub, and the hotel also has a popular rooftop pool.

Hotel W, Barcelona

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You can’t miss the sail-shaped Hotel W at the Port of Barcelona, a soaring 26-story structure that sits perpendicular to the dock to give virtually all 473 guest rooms picturesque views of the city and the sea. With a rooftop bar, lots of outdoor terraces and an infinity pool right on the Mediterranean, the W is an unparalleled way to experience seaside Barcelona. It’s a 25-minute stroll from Las Ramblas, making it a better choice for the seasoned Barcelona traveler or those who want to stay on the beach rather than attraction-obsessed first-time visitors.

Hospes, Madrid

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Peace and relaxation are the main themes at Hospes Madrid, a 41-room 5-star luxury hotel adjacent to the Parque Del Retiro, a large park in the city center. A serene color palette of white, beige and gray accented with soft shades of purple, mauve and coral enhance the soothing effect throughout the standard and deluxe rooms, the junior suites and the seductive Grand Suite. Guests can enjoy a tapas bar, a restaurant specializing in natural and healthy foods, a ‘Chill Out Patio’ and an indoor pool.

Hotel Arts Barcelona

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Tower above virtually everything else in Barcelona when you stay at Hotel Arts, located right on Barceloneta Beach in one of the 44-story Vila Olímpica towers. The Hotel Arts, managed by the Ritz-Carlton Company, has 438 guest rooms including 32 ‘club’ rooms, 44 executive suites and 28 luxury apartments; club-level guests get exclusive access to a private lounge. Outside the busiest parts of the city center, Hotel Arts is a quiet way to experience a very vibrant and active city.

Hospes Palacio de los Patos, Granada

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A 19th-century palace in one of Spain’s most stunning historic cities has been given new life as a chic modern hotel, the Hospes Palacio de los Patos. Once a Roman stronghold, the city of Granada is best known for its Moorish influences and retains a romantic and utterly unique sense of self that has been translated into all 42 rooms of the hotel. Muted tones of gold, silver and champagne echo the colors of the city outside and somehow manage to tie together the history of the building and its contemporary décor.

Super lean watch design, Great style!

Time in a Bangle

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Leaves is a concept watch inspired by women’s fashion. Look closely and you’ll see the shape of two leaves, hence the name. One leaf indicates hour while the other – minutes. Other than that, there’s nothing revolutionary about the concept but it seems to be a nice balance between fashion and tech gadgetry which is actually rare in women’s accessories. Kudos Andy Kurovets. Designer: Andy Kurovets


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Tokujin Yoshioka: 'O' for Issey Miyake watch project

'O' by tokujin yoshioka for issey miyake watch project all images courtesy of tokujin yoshioka

On the occasion of celebrating the 10th anniversary of the issey miyake watch project, in development with seiko instruments, japanese designer tokujin yoshioka has created 'O'. in french, eau (pronounced 'O'), means water. tokujin has created this timepiece making it look as if it is sculpted from water, a block of ice, resulting in a transparent bangle with a smooth curvature, that reflects its surroundings. the design, with its non-definitive liquid form like water, seems to blend into the environment, as if it were disappearing from itself. the watch is set to be released at the beginning of july.

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the design looks as if it is sculpted out of water 

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Destination Design: 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville

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This post comes to you thanks to Meghan from designtripper, currently on a giant road trip from Detroit to New Orleans, uncovering design in unexpected places.

Louisville’s 21c Museum Hotel opened five years ago, but the cutting-edge art hotel seems to only get increasingly more relevant and interesting. Designed by New York-based architect Deborah Berke, it’s still the only museum hotel in the country. And the exhibits, largely comprised of works from owners Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown’s vast personal collection, change regularly. The couple, who lives on a 1,000-acre farm nearby, believe they can help save farmland through urban revitalization. Pull up to the front door — a string of historic cast-iron buildings that Louisville is known for–an oversized chandelier hangs outside over the sidewalk, letting you know this is no ordinary experience.
 
Plastic red penguins — discovered at the Venice Biennale — peer down from roof. They were so popular in the debut exhibit, they’ve become a 21c art mascot of sorts. Inside, an installation of four sculptures of naked children by Judy Fox loom playfully over the reception desk. The rest of the lobby looks every bit the part of contemporary museum. Cuba Now — 90 paintings, photographs, sculpture, mixed media, video installations by Cuban artists — makes a huge, compelling statement in the space.
 
The 21c has become such a major hotel success story, plans for two new locations are currently underway: one in Cincannati, the other in Bentonville, Arkansas. Both will be designed by Deborah Burke, who the owners admire for her design without ego.

The hotel also has a fantastic restaurant, Proof, with rotating exhibits, a bar that overlooks historic Main Street and a menu that supports local agriculture.

Photo by Josh Minogue courtesy of 21c Museum

Photo: Kenneth Hayden courtesy of 21c Museum Hotel




Photo: Kenneth Hayden courtesy of 21c Museum Hotel

The 90 guest rooms are all spare and serene, creating a comfortable experience for the guests and placing the emphasis on the art and building itself. One of the star amenities is a 21c Pip Mobile — a Lincoln Towne Car stretch limo covered entirely with shiny red glass by Louisvillian Monica Mahoney, who’s a full-time artist with a studio in Clifton.


Photo: Kenneth Hayden courtesy of 21c Museum Hotel
The 21c is open 24 hours a day, so visitors (both guests and art gawkers) have around-the-clock access to the exhibits. And that’s the a common through-line to the approach here — accessibility. Owners Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown, who wanted to make a point that art doesn’t have to be behind a velvet rope, included a handful of site-specific, permanent installations that beg for interaction.

A favorite is Text Rain by Camille Utterback and Romy Achituv in the elevator bank — an interactive projection that rains little words from a poem around shadow reflections on the wall — and In the Absence of Voyeurism #6 and #7 by Sean Bidic (below), videos in the public restrooms that feature eyes from people all part of a blind dart-throwing team.

Photo by Kenneth Hayden, ©2008.

Fun and great design for kids....Let's see!

Rocking Horse Rocker

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The 'Rocker' rocking horse designed by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien is a great addition to the new collection of children’s furniture from Richard Lampert.

This plastic hourglass-shaped body rests simply on two wooden runners, providing hours of rocking fun, and, at the same time, producing a wonderful design object.

Many things of interest to young children are not figurative but simply everyday objects that are not intended for play! Children find their own imaginative purpose for any object already in the home. This observation prompted Doshi Levien to create a 'Rocker' that is like a found object, an improvised ride. Doshi Levien is a London based design office, established in 2000.

Reading Sanctuary

The Nautilus shelving system, showcased at Northern Michigan University’s first ever exhibit at the Salone Satellite, was designed to be a cherished family heirloom that, like markings of a child’s height on the wall, represents the advancement of personal knowledge as well as the coming of age. Inspired by the need for growth through learning, the ascending shelves symbolize the lifelong pursuit of discovery. Placed in line, the shelves act as a playful room divider, but when closed Nautilus becomes an adapted reading sanctuary. Designer: Alicia Bastian

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Behang Design 2011, Super mooi Skin en Grafisch ontwerpen

Super mooi behang, classy en style met een oosters tintje! 

Bijzondere behang collecties in Leatherlook designs en Fusion ontwerpen. De collecties Native en Croco met meerdere leatherlook dessins en Fusion designs voor degenen die iets bijzonders willen. De parelmoeren glanslaag van dit prachtige behang bezorgt elk interieur een luxueuze en classy uitstraling. Deze geweldige collecties zijn opgenomen in de nieuwe collectie.

Croco is een geweldig grote leerprint, zacht en stevig tegelijkertijd. Kortom een van de hippe hoogstandjes. Native heeft een koeienhuid look, feel en een zeer natuurlijke uitstraling. Sjiek in een effen kleur en voor een stoere look ook in tribal prints. De behangcollectie Glass geeft een sublieme grafische visie van Azië. De groot formaat dessins geven een indruk van verre en exotische oorden.

Waanzinnig effect aan de muur en niet alleen voor een modern interieur. Echt Prachtig!