törn 22/ 24 I ATLANTIC-HOTELS.DE INSIDE ATLANTIC 11 Umkreis. Das Erdgeschoss und das Entree eines Hotels sind entscheidend: Es gibt heute nicht mehr unbedingt eine Rezeption, sondern vielleicht einen digitalen Check-in. Die Bar wird in die Lounge integriert und man kann dort arbeiten, relaxen, meeten, essen oder einfach nur entspannen. CO: In diesem Zusammenhang regen wir unsere Kund*innen auch oft dazu an, die Gastronomie neu zu denken. So haben wir dem ATLANTIC Hotel in Münster vorge- schlagen, einen Grill in der Mitte des Restaurants zu installieren. Wie passt sich die Innenarchitektur an Themen wie Nachhaltigkeit etc. an? Was hat sich in den letzten Jahren in Ihrer Arbeit verändert, entstehen neue Wünsche von Kunden- und Gästeseite? JM: Zweifellos ist der Bausektor ein Treiber des Klimawandels und des Ressourcen- verbrauchs mit Verlust der Biodiversität. Wir müssen mehr tun, um unserer Verant- wortung als Architekt*innen gerecht zu werden. Wir können zu einer klimagerech- ten Baukultur in Stadt und Land beitragen. Wir wollen den Diskurs mit Wirtschaft und Politik darüber voranbringen, wie die Rahmenbedingungen dafür verändert werden müssen. CO: Schon bei der Planung achten wir darauf, wie das Gebäude auf dem Grundstück steht, wie das Licht in die Räume gelangt, wie das Gebäude zusammengesetzt ist und welche Materialien verwendet werden. Schon in der Grundkonzeption der Innenarchitektur muss die Kreislauffähigkeit mitberücksichtigt werden: durch Bauen mit Monomaterialien und Vermeiden von Verbundwerkstoffen; durch Ver- wendung von Altbauteilen oder Recyclingmaterialien; durch einen Materialpass, damit man auch in vielen Jahren noch nachvollziehen kann, welche Materialien verwendet wurden – um nur einige Beispiele zu nennen. Stichwort Kultur: Wie kann Markenbildung in der Innenarchitektur funktionieren? CO: Die Marken der ATLANTIC Hotels entwickeln sich über die Jahre weiter und wir begleiten diesen Prozess als Innenarchitekt*innen. Jedes der Hotels wird spezifisch gestaltet – es gibt nie das gleiche Design. Wir übertragen die Werte der ATLANTIC Hotels wie Wohlfühlen, Service und Internationalität mit Bezug zur Region in ein hochwertiges Interior Design mit zeitgenössischen Elementen. Die Marke Severin*s ist etwas Besonderes, es handelt sich um Luxushotels an Top-Destinationen. Die Innenarchitektur der Severin*s Resorts hat einen starken Bezug zur Region. Mit die- sem Ansatz gestalten wir auch das neue Severin*s Resort & Spa Tegernsee. Bei den unique by ATLANTIC Hotels ist das Design dagegen urbaner und zeitgeistiger. How does one create a home away from home? Christian Olufemi (l.) und Jörg Moser 4 QUESTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN OLUFEMI AND JÖRG MOSER, ARCHITECTS AND MANAGING DIRECTORS OF OLUFEMI MOSER Together with their interdisciplinary team, they design unique spatial concepts, including for the ATLANTIC Hotels. Both believe that the best architecture is always the product of good communication with those involved in the project – the clients, the users and the designers. OUR SCOPE OF SERVICES ENCOMPASSES THE ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN, PLANNING AND REALISATION OF PROJECTS OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Which hotels in the ATLANTIC Hotels Group is the office involved in and to what extent? How long have you been working with ATLANTIC Hotels? Christian Olufemi: We have already designed a number of ATLANTIC Hotels, for example those in Bremen, Essen, Heidelberg and Münster. It all began with the ATLANTIC Congress Hotel Essen in 2010, for which we developed the entire interior design concept. Our idea was to structure the different areas and transitions clearly so as to allow guests to find their way to the restaurant, rooms and conference rooms with ease. The ATLANTIC Hotel Münster is a particular highlight that we made into a hot spot in the city. Jörg Moser: We are currently planning the interior design for the new ATLANTIC Hotel Frankfurt am Main and the new ATLANTIC Hotel in Erfurt. Frankfurt is home to leading hotel chains. Many of them are quite “loud” from a design perspective, which is why we are aiming for a contrast with a straightforward design for the interior of the new hotel in Frankfurt, which will radiate solidity, authenticity and naturalness. What is the particular appeal or challenge of designing buildings for the hotel industry as opposed to working for ecclesiastical clients such as parish halls or nurseries...? CO: In an upmarket hotel, I expect high quality, comfort, customer service – a whole wealth of amenities. But there must also be surprises and something special. Storytelling is also very important. One important question is: How does one create a home away from home? In other words, how does one help people to feel at ease in an unfamiliar building, in an unfamiliar town, in unfamiliar surroundings? You see something and it triggers a feeling of well-being. Or the food has a regional connection. All in all, we want to create a hotel that welcomes the guests in a natural way as if it has always been there. JM: The public areas of hotels have increased in importance significantly in recent years. Lounges, café bars, restaurants and event rooms are no longer just used by hotel guests but also by people from the area. The ground floor and lobby of a hotel are decisive: nowadays, there might not necessarily be a reception, but perhaps a digital check-in system. The bar is integrated into the lounge and is a place to work, meet up, eat or simply relax. CO: In this respect, we also often encourage our clients to rethink their gastronomy. For example, we suggested installing a grill in the middle of the restaurant at the ATLANTIC Hotel in Münster. WE BRING DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS TOGETHER AS A HARMO- NIOUS WHOLE. RIGID, FORMAL CONCEPTS ARE ALIEN TO US. WE CREATE ARCHITECTURE BEYOND CONVENTION. How does interior design adapt to topics like sustainability, etc.? What aspects of your work have changed in recent years? Do clients and guests have new requests and requirements? JM: There is no doubt that the construction sector is a driver of climate change and resource consumption with loss of biodiversity. We need to do more to fulfil our responsibility as architects. We architects can contribute to a climate-friendly building culture both in cities and in the countryside. We want to advance the discussion with business and politicians about how the framework conditions need to be adapted to this end. CO: Right from the planning stage, we consider how the building is positioned on the site, how the light enters the rooms, how the building is structured and what materials are used. Recyclability needs to be taken into account right from the basic concept of the interior design by building with mono-materials and avoiding composites, by using old building components or recycled materials and by maintaining a material passport so that even far into the future it remains possible to tell what materials were used – to name but a few examples. Keyword culture: How does branding work in interior design? CO: The ATLANTIC Hotels’ brands continue to develop over the years, and we accompany this process as interior designers. Each of the hotels has a specific design – the same one is never repeated. We translate the values of the ATLANTIC Hotels such as well-being, customer service and internationality with a connection to the region into a high-quality interior design concept with contemporary elements. The Severin*s brand is something special: they are luxury hotels in top destinations. The interior design of the Severin*s Resorts has strong ties to the region. This is also the approach we are applying to the design of the new Severin*s Resort & Spa Tegernsee. In contrast, the design of the unique by ATLANTIC Hotels is more urban and contemporary.