[São Paulo] Unique Hotel - Ruy Othake

[André Moraes]

An urban work of art. An architectural landmark. A reference in global hotel design.

The boldness of Ruy Ohtake's design. The cooper façade. The surprising view os Sao Paulo's skyline from the rooftop terrace. Garden concept by landscape designer Gilberto Eliks. Crefully arranged objects of exquisite details. Elegant and well balanced colors. Flavors of the world to excite your taste.

Six floors with 85 rooms and 10 suites designed one by one by Joao Armentano and equipped with air-conditioning system with individual control, eletronic locks, window, light and sound control, cd/dvd player, plasma tv, Italian Jacuzzi tub and separate shower - modern and exclusive amenities that will ofher a unique experience to all guests and visitors alike.

From the careful decorations selection, excepcional location, to the evolution in service concepts, everything has been created to surprise you. To be exclusive and different. To be Unique.

official web site with english version Unique Hotel (http://www.hotelunique.com.br/splashpage/)

[André Moraes]

lobby

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glass façade detail

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front view... green bronze panels =)

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interior

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the red vidrotil detail on pool... sensations

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detail on the pool glass wall

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reflecting pool on roof top

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detail on reflecting pool estructure

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reflecting pool.. lobby view

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overview..

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aerial view

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room... interesting detail.. even inside Ruy mantained the curve shape

http://www.revistagq.com/estilo_de_vida/5c809544_data/unique_saopauloportada.jpg

[mimilapin]

interior

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interior 2.

design hotels (http://www.designhotels.com//hotels/americas/brazil/saopaulo/hotel_unique_sao_paulo_brazil#)

[racer]

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Hotel Unique was a cluebox location in the first leg of The Amazing Race 9!

Amazing Race 9 Hotel Report (http://www.hotelchatter.com/city/Jardim%20Paulista,%20Sao%20Paulo)


I'm definitely going to seek out more info on this hotel and the architect.



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[koos]

Yes, we saw it 3 weeks ago on TV over here!

Insides looks great, exterior i'm not sure of. I thought that style of architecture died, 10 years ago.

[racer]

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Yes, we saw it 3 weeks ago on TV over here!

Insides looks great, exterior i'm not sure of. I thought that style of architecture died, 10 years ago.



[Forgive my use of the "!": I'm wild for The Amazing Race.]

I'm not trying to be combative, but to what outdated style are your referring? It seems possible that that which is out of favor in South Africa might come into favor in South America at a different moment, especially along different stages of a country's socio-economic development. Also, "the g-word"* architecture--assuming that's what the hotel is--is timeless? I'd love to see some excellent new Art Deco crop up somewhere, for instance.



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*good; great

[SWANK-E]

If this is a travel thread, it needs travel information please.

[euro_z]

that building looks hot! i really like the frosted glass details..
that curved floor would be fun to run up then roll down on :D

[jedisalf]

If this is a travel thread, it needs travel information please.

And Im not sure if this would apply, but I guess you supposed to have went to that place and show your personal photos, thats the whole point I think, fo rthe pictures you posted I might as well look into www.arcoweb.com.br or some other site of book.

Dont take me wrong, its nice to see more projects in here, specially those that arent "world wide known", but I think its nicer to see "our own" amateur shots, taken from new angles (other than the same old book and internet sites) and stuff and share the histories behind those images.

My 2 cents...again, dont take me the wrong way, nice post ;)

EDIT: heres the link for portugues/brazilian speakers http://arcoweb.com.br/arquitetura/arquitetura335.asp