Lofty ideal: Droog hotel focuses on culture

The aim was to invert the normal proportions of a hotel and shift the emphasis from sleeping to cultural participation, while continuing to offer a sleeping space in keeping with the studio’s signature design vision that mixes bold pop graphics with modern clarity.

The Fairy Tale garden contains edible flowers and is designed to attract birds and butterflies. Created by French duo Claude Pasquer and Corinne Détroyat, it features oversized mushroom and flower sculptures to bring a fantastical aspect to the central courtyard.

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