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Kimpton Da An, designed by Neri&Hu is officially open today in Taipei. As a boutique brand under IHG group, Kimpton opened its first hotel in Asia in Da An, a lively district in the city of Taipei.

Neri&Hu took inspiration from Taipei’s everyday from the rich alleyways, to the layers of architectural facades and screens to the leisurely attitude of its inhabitants. The idea of an interior sanctuary is conveyed through the design. A sense of calmness and respite to counter the busy street of Taipei without losing the rich essence of what makes it an interesting place.

The hotel has 129 guestrooms, the design represents the most individual experience of the sanctuary concept. A carved mass was inserted in the hotel lobby at ground floor to let natural light inside for a play with light and shadow. The sculpted high and low ceiling offers different spatial experiences – a cocooned space for the lounge area and the double height atrium at the arrival.

The restaurant is a celebration of the communal dining experience as an extension to the street life culture of Taipei. Different communal areas are divided by continuous enfilade walls creating a series of interconnected spaces, a common arrangement and typology often found in Asia.

More about the design of Kimpton Da An will be revealed soon, please stay tuned.