The authors of this project, Andrija Rusan, Oris Architecture and lighting designer Dean Skira, successfully brought architecture, light and material together into a unified spatial composition. Bokart Glass then carried out the entire production process, transport to the island of Mali Lošinj and installation.
The project also establishes a strong connection with the Mediterranean setting of Mali Lošinj, interpreting sunlight through the colour, transparency and reflection of glass.
The glass panels were manufactured in the Bokart factory and remain one of the bespoke projects of which it is especially proud. Their undulating form was achieved using a glass-fusing technique, in which sheet of glass is shaped over a mould at temperatures above 800 degrees Celsius. The warm yellow colour was achieved by applying suitable glass pigments and firing the glass again at high temperatures. This process ensured a stable appearance and a durable surface.
During the day, the glass compositions respond to the natural light entering through the hotel’s large glazed surfaces. In the evening, their character becomes more pronounced: backlighting and linear illumination emphasise the texture of the glass, deepen its colour and create an atmosphere of calm, luxury and subtle theatricality. In this way, the panels function simultaneously as spatial dividers, decorative features and light fixtures.
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