Next door to the convention centre, the
Intercontinental Hotel is likely destined to remain primarily a business hotel, but before they launched their latest renovation, the management noticed something about the business people staying there.
They were increasingly women.
According to Alienor Guilhem and Tatiana Sheveleva of
Chapi Chapo Design, this is translating into "a strong residential feel with a welcoming atmosphere" including lavender glass desktops that "allow the light to dance off in warm, dusty tones."
The room renovations, which began a month ago and are slated to be completed in time for the film festival, also include multipurpose, Quebec-designed chaises longues, backed in lavender velour, and seven-foot tall dressing mirrors.
The renovation also includes the Azure restaurant, which involved re-doing the floors, upholstery and some wall coverings in the private dining room, while maintaining the namesake blue accents.
One hundred and sixty rooms are being renovated in the first phase, which will continue over time to include the rest of the nearly 500 rooms.
The Chapi Chapo team, who met while working at
Yabu Pushelberg and which includes Boris Mathias, are also currently working on the Park Hyatt’s north tower.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: Alienor Guilhem