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surrounded by greenery for a fresh touch.
"We have layered pops of our signature petrol, blue, rich
tobacco leathers and fresh linens, whilst woven textiles add to
the interplay of materiality," Bernerd says.
Created as calm and welcoming sanctuaries, the guest rooms
and suites — adorned with walnut wood floors, cream walls,
bold midcentury lighting fixtures and contemporary artworks —
also reflects the effortless home-away-from-home feeling, which
pervades every space of the hotel.
"We look to the landscape or cityscape of the location to inspire
our palettes," Bernerd explains. "By drawing upon the local
culture, the history, the climate and the atmosphere of a place, we
seek to embrace the character and identity of the place it is set."
For this project, the team was drawn to the local vernacular
of the West Coast Modern design movement, which spoke to the
architecture of the building, and introduced "a playful dash of
old-school Hollywood glamour, whilst maintaining a contemporary
approach," as Bernerd describes. "The hotel has been designed
to appeal to a savvy, sophisticated, design-conscious traveler."
Approachable luxury is one of the key concepts behind the
design of Thompson Hollywood, which has a rooftop overlooking
both the Hollywood Hills and the city. A California-style pool
bar, lounge chairs surrounding the pool, terrazzo planters and
Mediterranean influences make this outdoor area a true haven
in the middle of Los Angeles.
"Thompson Hollywood is a project that is very close to my
heart," Bernerd confesses. "We have been working with Thomp-
son Hotels for well over a decade and have helped them evolve
the design DNA for the brand." The story continues.
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