Philippe Starck Renovates 1920s Madrid Building into Homely Brach Hotel
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Rupert Bickersteth
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Summary
French designer Philippe Starck has transformed a 1920s building on Madrid's Gran Via into the Brach Madrid hotel, designed to evoke the spirit of Grand Cafés and the Generation of '27. The 57-room hotel features collections of books, photographs, vases, and objets, creating a homely atmosphere. Starck describes the experience as entering a private home.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledEntering Brach Madrid is like entering a private home.
The 57-room hotel was designed to feel like a home with collections of books, photographs, vases and objets displayed throughout the spaces.
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