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June 2, 2025

Kimpton Main Frankfurt Pays Homage to the Bauhaus Movement

A bold vision by Waldo Works reimagines the former Deutsche Bank headquarters

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos courtesy of Kimpton Main Frankfurt

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Kimpton Main Frankfurt Pays Homage to the Bauhaus Movement

A bold vision by Waldo Works reimagines the former Deutsche Bank headquarters

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos courtesy of Kimpton Main Frankfurt

In the heart of Germany’s financial capital, Kimpton Main Frankfurt brings a sophisticated yet playful energy to a storied address.

Housed in the former Deutsche Bank headquarters, the hotel is a fusion of Bauhaus boldness and modern warmth, brought to life through a collaboration between London-based Waldo Works and Kimpton’s in-house design team.

Design that bridges past and present

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Lobby

The design juxtaposes clean lines with lush materials. In the lobby, for instance, cool chrome and crystal elements are paired with warmer tones of emerald green and burgundy marble, velvet upholstery, and dark mahogany, infusing the space with 1950s glamour and layered texture.

“I wanted to take a contemporary look at the Bauhaus design Germany is known for and bring it into the 21st century through colorful, playful elements,” says Tom Bartlett, founder of Waldo Works.

Art-forward guestrooms

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Essential Room

Guestrooms are imbued with a playful aesthetic, pairing geometric forms and rich tones—like emerald, rust, and inky blue—with custom art pieces curated by Laura Bartlett.

Art highlights include Bauhaus-inspired collages by Monika Gardyla, sculptural tributes to Josef Albers by Ruairiadh O’Connell, and imaginative photography by Jenny Van Sommers.

Dining at Kimpton Main Frankfurt

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Restaurant ANNI

The hotel’s culinary program further underscores the design story. At ANNI, a brasserie influenced by European cafés and New York Italian traditions, black-and-white tiled floors, pendant lighting, and curated portraits set the scene.

Meanwhile, LAZULI draws from maritime aesthetics with floor-to-ceiling windows, pastel hues, intricate tilework, and a striking lapis-blue bar—all anchored by a ceiling mural from Tom Bartlett himself that captures the movement of the sea and sky.

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Lobby bar

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One Bedroom Suite

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Communal space

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Restaurant and bar LAZULI

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