Grandhotel The Fontenay

A new five-star superior hotel with 131 rooms and suites is implemented on the site of the former Hotel InterContinental, a unique location on the banks of the Hamburg Außenalster. The design by Störmer Murphy and Partners, which was developed in collaboration with Mattheo Thun (interior design), won the international competition and has been under construction since the groundbreaking ceremony in 2014. “The Fontenay” will be opened in 2017 and will be at the vanguard of German luxury hotels.

A sculptural, eight-storey solitaire rises above three fluid circles forming the hotel’s ground plan. The building has a particular urban power and expressiveness, while its flowing contours harmoniously blend in with the park-like terrain alongside the lake. Large treetops huddle against the curved façades. From the Alster Park as well as from the interior, new vistas and geometries appear with every new viewing angle – the building shape has no back or front. The façade is structured into elegant, horizontal strips consisting of glass and reflective, large-format ceramic panels, which are, according to the Alster Ordinance, finished in shining white. Two courtyards in the centre of the building – a roofed atrium and an open courtyard – immerse the building in daylight.

The amorphously shaped top floor accommodates gastronomic facilities and a wellness area. A dome covers an award-winning gourmet restaurant with panoramic views. A 20-metre indoor and outdoor pool on the 6th floor allows guests to take a swim while enjoying views to the Alster. The pool adjoins a sun terrace and a more than 1,000-square metre spa area with sauna, steam bath, relaxation and treatment rooms. The interior design by Matteo Thun + Partners is bright, the materials – marble, wood, textiles – and objects are finely coordinated with muted lighting scenarios. Luxury shall be tangible without being obtrusive. The design and implementation of the interior design have been continued by Aukett + Heese.

Competition
1. prize 2013

Services
HOAI phases 1-8

GFA
29.820 qm