The "chain"
The huge stainless steel down-pipe at the entry of the hotel is both sculptural and practical. It almost gives the impression that it is trying to anchor the building.
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The brief was to produce a hotel that is vibrant, fun and reflected Taipei.
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2014 Winner Hotel interior - tokyo
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2014 Winner hotel interior - taipei
A jolt of high-voltage design, W Taipei -located in the buzzing central business district – is an electrifying sanctuary of serenity and energy in the heart of Xinyi district, reflecting the surrounding natural beauty of Cising Mountain and Yangmingshan National Park, juxtaposed with the Taipei’s vibrant, modern cityscape. The W hotel brand believe in telling a story about its host cities, so the aim was for the design to celebrate Taipei and its inherent contrasts: history/future, craft/technology, city/country, tradition/innovation.
A journey for the senses
Stepping inside W Taipei, guests experience an all-sensory immersion, with a series of design installations that synergize with the design of the space and invite the guests to interact with the hotel.
Water droplets motif
Oversized white leather ottomans evoke the water droplet design of the floor lights of the entryway. A kinetic series of timber louvers form a stepped canopy, folding down to enclose the second-storey meeting areas when required.
A five metre sculpture of multi-facetted mirrored eyes sits in the glass cabinet of the Yen bar
Sunlit bathrooms
The oversized vacation-style islander tub takes command in the bathroom, contrasted by red or chartreuse-colored subway wall tile and a wooden partition.
What's your sign?
The W Taipei’s signature W Zodiac Animal add a whimsical touch to each room.
The Extreme WOW suite
