The Qatar-based hotel is a collaboration between Marcel Wanders, sbe and South West Architecture combining elements of local patterns and historic souks with Wanders’ signature style.
Extraordinary design details have been revealed of The Mondrian Doha, the collaboration of Marcel Wanders, sbe and South West Architecture.
The 270-room Mondrian Doha hotel is set to be an exceptional 5-star offering for the destination and will becomes sbe’s first hotel in the Middle East as well as Marcel Wanders’ first hotel for the region.
The Qatar-based hotel will combine elements of local design and heritage with Wanders’ signature style, with Wanders describing the project as "a wonderful story that unfolds around every turn". This hotel is located in the iconic building designed by SWA architects.
Building designed by SWA architects, image credit Marcel Wanders.
Marcel Wanders' signature style spans from the hotel's lobby and restaurants to its royal penthouses, VIP units, suites, premium and standard rooms. Bespoke designs reflect local patterns, Arabic writing and historic souks. Giant columns with golden eggs, a ‘tree of life’ made of flowers, falcon video art, ornate stained glass and intricate mosaic tiling add to this most luxurious and holistic hotel experience.
Marcel Wanders is a leading product and interior design studio located in the creative capital of Amsterdam, with over 1,900 + iconic product and interior design experiences all around the globe for private clients and premium brands such as Baccarat, KLM, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Louis Vuitton, Miramar Group and Swarovski among scores of others. Many of Marcel Wanders' designs are displayed in some of the most renowned museums in the world including Paris' Centre Pompidou, New York's MoMA and Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum.
Established in 2002, sbe is an innovative privately-held hospitality and real estate group that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, residences, restaurants and nightclubs. Following the acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, sbe has a global portfolio featuring 22 world-class lifestyle hotel properties in 9 attractive gateway markets and more than 135 hotel, entertainment and food & beverage outlets. sbe has become the creative wellspring for some of the world's most sought-after luxury lifestyle brands in North America, including SLS Hotels and Residences, Katsuya, The Bazaar by José Andrés and Hyde Lounge.
South West Architecture (SWA) is a Grade "A" Architectural and Engineering Consultancy accredited by the Urban Planning & Development Authority (UPDA). It is one of the leading Architectural and Engineering Consultancy firms in Qatar. Some of SWA's projects include New Doha’s Al Jassimya Tower and Buzwair Tower, and Al Assiri’s Salwa Road Mall.
The Mondrian Doha is due to open this year.
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