Bvlgari Hotel
Architect/Designer:
Squire and Partners, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel & Partners
Client:
Brookfield Europe and Prime Developments
Main Contractor:
Sir Robert McAlpine
Completion Date:
2012
Portland Stone:
Jordans Basebed
Scope of Project:
Construction of multi-storey hotel building in Knightsbridge.
The Bvlgari Hotel, in the heart of Knightsbridge provides six floors of deluxe hotel suites and four floors of private apartments.
Albion Stone were approached by sub-contractor Grants, in order to supply the stone for the project, as specified by concept and design architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel and Partners.
Albion Stone supplied over 3,000m² of Jordans Basebed with a value of £409,000 for use on the hotel’s dramatic façade.
The exterior, of Portland stone and bronze detailing, is an Italianate style, and has been used to create a bold and simple exterior design, which perfectly complements its surroundings.
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