Design showcase: Top five designs with neon lights
We shine a light on five properties whose creative teams are using neon to bring a real sense of dynamism to the guest experience in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN collaboration.
“Shimmering neon lights…And at the fall of night…This city’s made of lights.” To quote Kraftwerk, the legendary electronic music group, cities are made of lights.
Back to the future
Once upon a time, it was a sign of the future ahead, now it takes us back to vintage bars and retro arcades. Neon signs have always been present in metropolitan cities, where travellers step into colourfully illuminated iconic city squares.
Hotel designers can use this resource to their advantage to convey an upbeat, modern feel.
From a mesmerising kaleidoscope of red-and-white neon signs and geometric shapes to 3D sculptural pieces made of different neon phrases, these interiors light up guests and guide them into the city spirit.
W Shanghai – The Bund
Shanghai
by GA Group – London
Supplied by TUUCI, Duravit and Andy Mannhart
Imagery: © Ralf Tooten
Mojo Nomad Central
Hong Kong
by ALT Design & Construction
Imagery: © Josh Tam
Ameron Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique
Frankfurt
by Luigi Fragola Architects
Supplied by Apir
Imagery: © Wolfgang Stahr
Moxy Frankfurt City Center
Frankfurt
by JOI-Design
Supplied by Rolf Benz
Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas
by Rockwell Group
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