Located at the heart of Antwerp’s theatre district, ibis Antwerp Centrum offered an opportunity to create a stronger connection between the hotel and its surroundings. WeWantMore rethought the lobby and breakfast area as a more social environment designed around the way guests want to use a hotel today: to meet, work, eat, socialise and spend time.
At the centre is a suspended ceiling installation of sweeping felt forms inspired by birds in motion. Their curved, layered shapes draw the eye through the lobby, while changing light and perspectives give the installation a sense of movement against the exposed ceiling.
Reception and the bar now form a central social hub, while the co-working area can connect with the meeting room when needed. Curtains allow the spaces to open up or close off throughout the day, adding flexibility with a theatrical touch.
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