vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil

Almenat Hilton Hotel gets an interior makeover

 

The Almenat Hilton Hotel in Embu das Artes, São Paulo, Brazil, gets an interior makeover by Bloco Arquitetos. The Brasília-based firm redesigned most of the hotel‘s common areas through targeted interventions, creating a completely distinct space from the previous design. The renovation covered the lounges, restaurants, bowling alley, and game rooms, to adapt the spaces to new demands while seeking a functional update. Bloco’s biggest challenge was renovating while the hotel remained operational. Therefore, the team developed the entire project from the outset, focusing on rapid execution. 

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
all images © Manuel Sá 

 

 

bloco arquitetos’ metal grid panels follow existing geometry

 

The original hotel design featured exposed concrete and large open spaces with white-painted gypsum ceilings. The architects decided to maintain the original perimeter walls, using different color combinations to identify each of the three floors of the common areas, creating a contrast between the spaces that underwent intervention and the remaining areas. In this way, the application of colors also serves as a visual orientation strategy within such an extensive area. In some sections of the ceiling, the team at Bloco Arquitetos used perforated metal grid panels, adapting to the original geometry of the Almenat Hilton Hotel. This same ceiling module is found in the steel grates design for the bar and restaurant shelves. 

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
Almenat Hilton Hotel in Embu das Artes, São Paulo, Brazil

 

 

using furniture and scenic lighting for visual orientation

 

For the layout, Bloco Arquitetos worked in collaboration with Hilton’s architects and the internal team at Almenat. Taking advantage of the irregular floor plans, it was possible to sectorize some of the functions with furniture. This irregularity is organically reflected in the rugs designed by the Brasilian firm, which help visually organize the hotel space. Additionally, much of the existing furniture was reused, most of it made of wood in natural tones. Some of the new pieces include Bernardo sofas from Atelier Gustavo Bittencourt, along with granilite side tables by Mezas, placed on Punto e Filo rugs specially designed by the architects for this project. In the bar area, guests are met with Clip stools with fabric and structure in Nude color by Fernando Jaeger Atelier. In the restaurant, the architects installed Copa chairs with and without arms, featuring leather seats in Camel, Amazon, and Dune colors, also from Fernando Jaeger Atelier. 

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
perforated metal grid panels adapt to the original geometry

 

 

As for lighting in the common areas, multifocus fixtures take center stage to help create scenic lighting, designed to be almost imperceptible, embedded in the metal grid ceiling. Bossa pendants from Lumini were also used, placed above the bar tables and pool tables in the lounge. Despite the Almenat Hilton Hotel being part of an international chain, the Bloco Arquitetos team highlights the complete freedom they had to propose something that would adapt to Brazilian culture and local demands, encouraging a design that sought to ‘break’ the standard while respecting the existing architecture.

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
the renovation covered the lounges, restaurants, bowling alley, and game rooms

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
taking advantage of the irregular floor plans, Bloco sectorized some of the functions with furniture

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much of the existing furniture was reused, most of it made of wood in natural tones

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
terracotta-hued grated ceilings

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
the irregularity of the Almenat Hilton Hotel is organically reflected in the rugs

vibrant metal grid ceilings by bloco arquitetos uplift almenat hilton hotel in brazil
Copa chairs with and without arms in the restaurant area

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adpating the renovated layout to new demands and needs

 

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project info:

 

name: Almenat Hilton Hotel | @almenattapestry

location: Embu das Artes, São Paulo, Brazil
architecture and Interiors: Bloco Arquitetos | @bloco_arq

team: Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, and Matheus Seco
coordination: Bárbara Neumann and Caio Nascimento
photographer: Manuel Sá | @omanuelsa
area: 900 sqm
year: 2023-2024

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