Sbe has revealed design details for the forthcoming Mondrian Doha at an exclusive preview attended by Sleeper in Milan.

Hosted by the group’s chief brand officer Michele Caniato, in collaboration with Marcel Wanders and South West Architecture, the preview unveiled new elements including a rooftop swimming pool and bar, and what is set to be the largest ballroom in the region.

“What better place for us to reveal the exciting details of our forthcoming Mondrian Doha hotel than at the most prestigious design show known across the globe,” he explained. “It is an honour to be here today, introducing you to our magical hotel and celebrating our close partnership with Marcel Wanders and Mr Azrak of SWA.”

Speaking with with Dutch interior designer Marcel Wanders and Wadah Azrak, president of SWA, Caniato delved into the creative process behind the anticipated project. Set to open at the end of Q2, 2017, the lavish 270-room Mondrian Doha hotel will mark both sbe and Wanders’ first hotel in the Middle East.

Further information on the hotel’s entertainment offering was also announced for the first time, including details of the hotel’s eight restaurants and bars, dedicated nightclub zone, and stained glass dome.

Azrak, President, South West Architecture, explained: “This has been a significant project for SWA, and we are delighted to showcase our first hotel in Qatar. The building was conceived as a falcon, an important national symbol for Qatar that sits atop its nest. We hope to see you soon in Doha and show you this incredible property.”

The conference revealed that the rooftop pool and bar, Rise, will feature a scheme incorporating black and white bricks and an abundance of natural light, coloured as it passes through a stained glass dome. Further, modern technology has allowed the pattern of a peony tiffany lamp to be printed on the glass, making it the largest tiffany lamp in the world. The area below will house luxury wooden and crystal lamps, white leather seating and wooden sunbeds.

Wanders commented: “For the design of Mondrian Doha and everything we do, locale is super important. To create the hotel, we studied the city, we studied the people. We don’t create interiors, we create destinations and Mondrian Doha is a destination in itself that needs to be discovered. We invite people to join us on the journey through to the hotel, it is a journey that has no end. Stepping into Mondrian Doha begins the first chapter of a wonderful story that unfolds and presents surprises around every turn.”

Elsewhere, the ballroom will be an elegant, transformable space, suitable for weddings, award ceremonies and presentations. The entrance to this space will incorporate a 24 carat gold sculpted caged elevator, which links the secret bridal suite directly to the ballroom.

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