El Equipo Creativo has transformed an 18th-century palace in Girona, Spain’s Old Quarter into boutique hotel Palau Fugit. The firm’s design was inspired by the many facets of Girona, like weathered stone façades, hidden cul-de-sacs, porticoes, stone ramparts of Barri Vell, as well as the vibrantly colored townhouses that sit along the Onyar river.
Palau Fugit consists of two structures, one being the original palauet (or “little palace”). This area features a courtyard, reception area, restaurant, a cocktail bar, and an intimate spa for one. El Pavelló, the second building, is a modern annex that comprises a small swimming pool, lush ferns, and a sculpture by local artist Frederic Amat.
Accessed via the palace’s original staircase, guestrooms are designed with a modern and feminine twist on fin de siècle décor, which results in a warm, eclectic ambiance reminiscent of a noble family nest. Each accommodation is adorned with original works by local artists, set against a backdrop of gothic arches and porticoes—a recurring motif inspired by Barri Vell’s distinctive architecture. Featuring a palette of palette of natural stone, blues, grays, and blush, the rooms are furnished with chaise lounges, rattan headboards, and avant-garde lighting.
In contrast, El Pavelló exudes a Mediterranean atmosphere with a terracotta palette, locally made ceramics, and wood accents. Handmade terracotta breeze blocks and rattan furniture evoke the craft ateliers of the Costa Brava.
Casa Heras, the hotel’s restaurant, draws inspiration from the palace’s original social spaces, elevated with modern art and whimsical wall murals. Meanwhile, La Biblioteca serves as a space for private banquets and meetings, centered around an oval marble table.
Moreover, La Placeta, nestled under stone arches and an original staircase, serves as a social hub with zesty-colored armchairs and distinctive tables. The adjacent reception room features a bespoke Yves Klein blue reception table and a golden chandelier, setting the tone for Palau Fugit’s harmonious blend of history and modernity, formality and informality.
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