by Bruno Huber Architetti / Lugano, Swiss

The Accor Hotel Complex in Lugano-Paradiso: a design dedicated to hospitality and welcome

Novotel, Ibis and Ibis-Budget in Lugano Paradiso, all belonging to the Accor Group and financed by Boissèe Finances are three hotels with three different public space and room standards, but all three hosted by only one architectural volume. Bruno Huber Architects designed the whole building as well as the interior public area of the Novotel. The challenge of the design was transmitting, through architectural language, the idea of shelter with a touch of elegance and a modicum of playfulness. The result is a rational structure, capable of offering functionality and efficiency but perfectly integrated with more playful and fluid elements that offer a contrast of lightness and warmth. The aluminum elements of the facade bring an offset rhythm of wavy motion creating different effects that change with the pint of view. The Novotel entrance, positioned in the main corner of the volume, offers a strategic view of the entire public space: the reception, bar, lounge areas and the external terrace with its pool-side bar. In one glance the client can appreciate the quality of the architectural space and services that the hotel offers. Special attention was dedicated to the ceiling of the restaurant area: the design team conceived a geometric composition that incorporates the lighting fixtures and the ventilation / heating system while providing maximum acoustic comfort. The restaurant area benefits from two different lighting systems (both integrated in the ceiling) that allow creating different ambient moods in relation to the possible different uses of the space below. Special attention was also dedicated to the furnishing that is based on a studied mix of functionality and design. Also of note the presence of the glazed wine cellar that separates without dividing the restaurant from the lounge/bar area and the external bar for the pool area that was studied to open and close with the push of a button. All details work together to create the sensation of a familiar and therefore relaxing and reassuring setting. The attentiveness for architectural detail and the meticulous choice of materials has been the connection line of the works of Bruno Huber Architects from the very beginning. Bruno Huber Architetti is an architectural design studio active in the sector of building design of private housing, hotels, restaurants and clubs. The Team of architects handles all phases of design and execution, including customized furniture.

Project partners:

» General Mast Engineering SA

» Franco dell'oro SA

» Aerimpianti SA

» CONCONI SUD SA