Hotel Unique chooses Roca to bring sophistication to its bathrooms
With an interior project designed by João Armentano, the hotel’s suites in São Paulo feature mod- ern and sustainable bathrooms with Roca products.
Recognised worldwide for its iconic design and modern architecture, the Ruy Ohtake designed Hotel Uniquein São Paulo, is undergoing a renovation that promises to further elevate the standards of luxury, sophistication, and modernity of its spaces. The interior renovation, led by renowned architect João Armentano, includes a complete update of the bathrooms in all rooms and common areas, which will now feature products from Roca, a world leader in bathroom solutions.
The renovation of the Hotel Unique, which was carried out in phases due to the size of the project, has given the rooms a new atmosphere. “With innovative lines, deconstructed axes and corners, our proposal is not just to innovate and create beauty. We wanted to bring the soul, history, and concept of Unique into every detail. This project is not just a spatial distribution but a fluid and human composition that translates the unique personality of this hotel,” highlights architect João Armentano.
The inspiration for renovation of the suite’s interiors came from a careful analysis by the architectural team of the hotel’s most iconic features, allowing for a perfect understanding of the concept Ohtake brought to the hotel when it was created in the early 2000s. The aim was to modernise the rooms while honouring the curved lines drawn by the great master, following the concept of “less is more” . “Hotel Unique counts on a very specific type of guests; it’s not a resort for relaxation, but rather a business hotel with sophisticated conferences and events. We had to interpret this demand with a superelegant project that still maintained a dialogue with the irreverence and poetry envisioned by Ruy Ohtake, such as the round windows and the hotel’s unique shape,” says Armentano. The central approach of the renovation was to offer a new perspective on the city of São Paulo.
The guest experience begins with the spacious, transparent lobby, filled with the energy of the city, and transitions to a darker, enclosed lift, marking a significant change. On the suite floors, the architect opted for reduced lighting, allowing the winding corridors to create an intriguing space where guests gradually discover the environment as they walk.
Upon entering the suites, guests are greeted with an explosion of light and warmth, providing a bright and comfortable refuge. “The suite reflects the hotel’s sophistication and elegance of the hotel, maintaining a refined design while updating the original concept,” notes the architect. The colour palette was essential in conveying the journey that Armentano wanted to express in the project. “In the corridors leading to the rooms, we chose a dark blue for the carpet and the ceiling. This choice evokes the water that travellers navigate to reach their new destination, as well as the reflecting pool that Gilberto Elkis proposed for the hotel’s ground floor landscaping,” he continues
Inside the suites, a neutral colouur palette was chosen, abandoning the original white to avoid excessive contrast with the corridor. Light colors and textures on the walls create a welcoming and harmonious environment with the curves of the space, while light wood for the floors and porthole walls complement this softness. Contrast is provided by matte black details, notably the Roca faucets, which create subtle chromatic exceptions to the material ensemble .
The hotel’s rooms have been furnished with a unique selection of Roca products, including basins, single lever faucets, toilets, showers, handheld sprays and accessories. Each piece was carefully selected, taking into account not only its design but also its context in a space that will host international guests. Armentano selected iconic pieces of modern Brazilian furniture that combine sophistication and comfort, and thoughtfully represent local culture.
Source: https://www.uk.roca.com/news/hotel-unique-chooses-roca-to-bring-sophistication-to-its-bathrooms
Mohammed Brennan is a British author, freelance writer, and journalist based in Leicester, England. He has contributed articles and columns to local publications, including The Leicester Mercury, covering arts, culture, and various other topics.
