Introducing Six New Members of Design Lodges

With aesthetic choices inspired by Italian modernist masters and a location directly on the coast in Laigueglia, Hotel Windsor is a luxurious hideaway defined by refined elegance and a celebration of the local Italian heritage. The beautifully renovated structure, which was abandoned for nearly two decades and is a protected historic building, now boasts an unpretentiously decorated façade that gives way to an open-floor layout, brightly augmented by floor-to-ceiling windows opening to the sea. Each of the 25 rooms feature original structural details paired with neutral geometries and hues, custom furniture, iconic pieces of Italian design, and sculptural artworks. A private sandy beach, referred to as Bagni Windsor, offers 80 sunbeds and 40 custom umbrellas, while the onsite Windsor Restaurant highlights ingredients from the region, including seafood caught in the Ligurian Sea, Albenga artichokes, and trombetta zucchinis.

Farther north in Germany, Wilmina is tucked away in a quiet courtyard in the beating heart of west Berlin. Housed in a 120-year-old former women’s prison, the historic site was carefully reimagined by internationally renowned firm Grüntuch Ernst Architects to create a sanctuary of secret gardens and refined simplicity. In homage to the building’s history, some original fittings, such as railings, stairways, and even cell doors, remain in place, while contemporary features like multi-story light installations by Bocci provide an undeniably modern feel. No two of the 44 rooms are the same, but all of them are defined by light colors, soft textures, and warm, high-quality materials. Enlarged windows, opened spaces, a roof deck, and an abundance of plant installations inside and out further establish an overwhelming sense of serenity.

Paying homage to centuries of history while exuding a contemporary urban spirit is House Hotel Old Tbilisi. Housed within a protected cultural heritage building, the hotel features beautifully restored wooden balconies, intricate old woodwork, and inviting terraces, as well as ancient doors and even an original chimney in the basement. To evoke a contemporary essence, tones of burnt orange, muted reds, and dark greys are paired with patterned wallpapers and hand-painted portraits of distinguished Georgian characters by the well-known local artist Musya Qeburia. Bespoke furniture—the majority of which was fashioned from upcycled wood—also reflects the city’s Eurasian heritage through a combination of Asian and European styles, and the in-house restaurant Blue Fox infuses international cuisine with local flavors.

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