The Home Hotel Zürich, a member of Design Hotels, has opened its doors, with interiors that draw on the 20th-century avant-garde art movement Dada. 

Located within a former paper mill built in 1836 – and now accompanied by a range of shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and nightlife options – the hotel pays homage to the spirit of the Dadaists through its design, courtesy of Erik Nissen Johansen of Stylt Trampoli. 

During a resurgence of the movement in the 1990s and early 2000s, the paper mill was used by artists and creative spirits, becoming a cultural centre for parties, art exhibitions and live performances. Honouring the building’s history, the façade remains as it was over 100 years ago, while inside, towering original concrete columns are artfully illuminated and adorned with greenery. 

Historical features are augmented with warm hues, rich textures and bespoke furniture. The Home Bar & Lounge features glass brick support structures and a lava stone bar top, as well as a mixture of ceramic and concrete tiles that take inspiration from the façade’s materials. Just as Dadaists experimented with different artistic media, Johansen has layered materials and used bold colour combinations throughout.

The property’s common spaces and 132 guestrooms – including 32 with fully-equipped kitchens and six suites – feature a warm and earthy colour palette. Custom Ogeborg carpeting blends seamlessly with old terrazzo floors while, in some rooms, soft copper-coloured velvet upholsters custom curved sofas. These design choices are complemented by wallpapers by London Art, and large ceramic tiles by Florim with graphic patterns.  

On the ground floor, restaurant LouLou French Grill & Raw Bar Zürich combines French culinary traditions with global tastes while prioritising local ingredients from France and Switzerland.