{"id":217092,"date":"2023-01-24T12:06:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T03:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=217092"},"modified":"2023-01-24T12:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T03:06:30","slug":"the-interior-design-of-torontos-new-w-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/architect\/the-interior-design-of-torontos-new-w-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Sid Lee Architecture pulls back the curtain on the interior design of Toronto\u2019s new W Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rethought as a multitude of mises en sce\u0300ne, the new spaces echo the diversity of the urban center<\/h3>\r\n

S<\/span>id Lee Architecture<\/a> is proud to unveil its revitalization project of a Bloor Street hotel for the opening of W Worldwide\u2019s latest property in Toronto\u2019s Yorkville neighborhood. Based on themes derived from the city's current and historical heritage, the fresh look of W Toronto reflects the banner's desire to assert itself as a showcase for local culture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Living Room
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Connected to the street<\/h4>\r\n

On the ground floor, the facade opens onto the street and allows for a direct connection with PUBLIC SCHOOL: the hotel\u2019s cafe\u0301 by day, and cocktail bar by night. The action is set around a casual circular bar adorned by notched black marble panels that fit the context of the designer stores of Bloor Street, while remaining approachable and inviting, and chic yet accessible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Facade
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PUBLIC SCHOOL Coffeehouse, Kitchen and Bar
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PUBLIC SCHOOL Coffeehouse, Kitchen and Bar
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The redesign of the entrance invites the street inside through the integration of a series of colourful art interventions inspired by Toronto's own street art culture. The murals, signed by local artist Alan Ganev, take visitors back to the famous \"Graffiti Alley\", a street art circuit stretching over a kilometer in the Fashion District.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Entrance
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Vibrant scenography<\/h4>\r\n

The design by Sid Lee Architecture sets the tone for a cinematic entrance on the Toronto scene as the curtain rises on an updated hotel experience in response to the rich culture of the largest and most diverse Canadian metropolis. The designers used the building's brutalist quality as a neutral canvas and accentuated the different spaces with vibrant scenography.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Meeting room
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Elements of biophilic design have been integrated with the minerality of concrete, as if nature had taken over the vestiges of the built environment. While wandering through the hotel, the biophilic elements allow for a constant connection to nature and give a nod to Toronto's famous ravines, which collectively form an urban forest surrounding the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Hotel corridor
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The Living Room<\/h4>\r\n

Located on the second floor, the reception area, also referred to as The Living Room (a W brand signature space), is housed in a glass cube. It is an urban oasis that allows you to feel detached from the rest of the city, while being surrounded by local references. Its contrasting accents offer a comfort that is amplified with the arrival of snow in winter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Living Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>

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Living Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Inside The Living Room, suspended grids, velvet curtains, and lighting that resembles movie projectors give the impression of being backstage. The palette and textures, reminiscent of a theater, paired with prop like furniture and art pieces, emphasize this feeling of scenography and complete the dynamic atmosphere of this liminal space in constant shift. This is a tribute to Toronto\u2019s thriving theater and film scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Living Room
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

A series of strategically-placed gigantic tubes divide the area without breaking up the natural flow of the space, offering moments of intimacy throughout zones of connection and collaboration. A conversation pit set around a bond fire plays with socializing archetypes, while a horizontal mural designed on the roof by artist Kirsten McCrea offers a lively view for the surrounding rooms.<\/p>\r\n

Guestrooms<\/h4>\r\n

Located around the gardens that surround The Living Room\u2019s glass cube, the guestrooms at the W Toronto are surprising due to their unique layout. In a departure from the usual hotel room configuration, the bed is placed in front of the window and adorned with warm drapery, pendant lighting, and a deep blue frame that extends across the floor and walls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Guestroom
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

These elements stand like a movie set at the back of the room, but the perspective completely changes as you shift your gaze towards the door and glance over elements that usually belong behind the scenes, like a dressing room style vanity mirror and a clothing rack. The result is an inviting and friendly area that is conducive to warm gatherings that punctuate outings in the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Guestroom
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar and Restaurant<\/h4>\r\n

Accessible by an elevator located on the street, the rooftop bar & restaurant is inspired by the city\u2019s multicultural quality, but also by the hippie culture specific to Toronto\u2019s Yorkville neighborhood. \u201cMashrabiya'' type perforated screens, hanging plants, colourful ceramics, and warm tones create a decor worthy of the tales in The Arabian Nights. A relaxed atmosphere that harmoniously juxtaposes the warmth of the desert with the comfort of the Riad is a great place to linger.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>

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SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>

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SKYLIGHT Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Suites<\/h4>\r\n

Spacious and elegant, the Extreme WOW suites take the theatrical themes that inhabit the hotel to the extreme. Rows of light bulbs adorn the ceiling as an ode to the shining theater marquees of Toronto. With a hot tub that can also be used as an ice bucket and be punctuated with luxurious details and retro-futuristic accents, the suites offer spacious living areas designed to entertain the most exclusive and glamorous of parties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Suite
\r\nPhoto credit: Brandon Barr\u00e9<\/p><\/div>

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Suite
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Suite
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About Sid Lee Architecture<\/h4>\r\n

Sid Lee Architecture is an affiliate of Sid Lee creative agency. The firm was founded by architects and urban designers Jean Pelland and Martin Leblanc, business partners since 1999. Today, the pair leads a multidisciplinary team of 70 professionals from the fields of urban planning, architecture, and interior design. Since 2015, Sid Lee Architecture has been a member of kyu, a collective of creative companies established by Hakuhodo DY Holdings.<\/p><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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