RUFFLE YOUR TAIL FEATHER

An historic hotel in Auckland has its nest re-feathered in a uniquely New Zealand way.

Joanna Jefferies

PROJECT: Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport CLIENT: Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala LOCATION: Auckland PROJECT TYPE: Hospitality FLOOR AREA: 10,500m2 ABSOLUTELY no white’ was a key directive from the client to Material Creative and Ellery Muir & Associates when they took on the refurbishment of Naumi Hotel. Not a small ask when you consider the vast, iconic hotel (originally the Grand Chancellor Hotel Auckland Airport) has over 200 suites, four conference rooms, lounge, bar, restaurant and a plethora of circulation spaces. But the unique directive is indicative of the client’s propensity to push the envelope – and perhaps of his wicked sense of humour – also charmingly evident in the redesign of the space. The Singapore-based operator also wanted the hotel to have a boutique feel in contrast to its grand proportions, have a…

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Interior (Digital) - 1 Issue, Interior Sep/Nov 2017

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