Architect：GODDARD LITTLEFAIR

Location：Ul. Marijana Blažića 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia; | ;

Project Year：2020

Category：Bars;Hotels;Restaurants

The third phase of refurbishment of the iconic Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik included the magical winter garden and restaurant. The shelves are made of brushed brass metal mesh with integrated LED lighting and with wooden shelves produced from dark timber. The design was inspired by the hotel building lines and original archways.

The eye-catching bespoke sofas required special workmanship and attention to detail since the wish was to have symmetrical lines for the embroidery along the entire length of the rear benches. It was specifically challenging to achieve that in the middle part of the sofa. The sofas are upholstered in faux Panaz leather with custom-made stitching in a scalloped pattern on the back and velour fabric on the front. The base is from timber and plinth, with castors and LED light integrated underneath.

Bespoke chairs upholstered in velvet Dedar Adamo & Eve fabric on the front and Lelievre Reganth Zenith on the backside with satin brass legs. Special attention was given to the chair back that always has the same fabric pattern and the pipping all the long. Chairs are made respecting the highest standards for quality and material used in the hospitality sector.

The cylindrical spindle chairs are made of beech wood, with bespoke cushions and special hidden support to preserve durability and stability.

The restaurant is surrounded by 38 meters long and 2.8 meters high custom-made cabinets used as a self-service point. The Calacatta gold marble surface hides integrated heating and cooling points for food. In the back of the cabinet, handmade antique Eglomise mirrors with white gold leaves.

The communal table is Calacatta gold marble combined with brushed brass trims and surrounded by tailor-made high stools. The high stools are designed by taking care of the quality and stability of the seat, especially in the back and rounded shape of the seat. Proportions were made in close collaboration between designers and producers until we didn't reach a perfect ratio. Here we used real leather as the main fabric and for the pipping as well.

The gold details on the cabinet are MDF painted in gold and fixed to the doors with a special engraving technique.

The timeless chairs with Vienna rattan and Lelievre fabric give the space a home-like feel.

The space is divided with partition elements made of solid oak. The dimensions are 1.1x2.8 meters. The frames and perforated fillings were inspired by a traditional Old Dubrovnik symbol.