A former paper factory built in 1836 has been reimagined as the Home Hotel Zürich, which channels the whimsicality of the 20th-century avant-garde art movement Dada.
During a resurgence of the style in the 1990s and early ’00s, the paper mill was used by artists and creatives as a cultural center for parties, art exhibitions, and live performances. Honoring the location’s history while bringing it into the present, Swedish design firm Stylt Trampoli transformed part of the unused factory into a Neo-Dada hotel.
The historic façade remains as it was over a century ago, while inside, towering original concrete columns are artfully illuminated and adorned with greenery. Such historical features are augmented with warm hues, rich textures, and bespoke statement furniture.
Inside the transformed paper factory
On the ground floor, the hotel houses two F&B concepts: LouLou French Grill & Raw Bar Zürich and the adjacent Home Bar & Lounge, which features a lava-stone bar top and a blend of ceramic and concrete tiles that take inspiration from the structure’s exterior.
The reception desk—comprising a combination of stone, wood, ceramic tiles, glass bricks, and integrated greenery—also stands out. Nearby, a cluster of low-rise sofas define a cozy space around a fireplace.
The building’s historic window niches are now clad in warm walnut veneer, a material echoed in the wood flooring. The design is unified by wallcoverings that explore nuance and optical illusions, along with large ceramic tiles featuring bold graphic patterns.
The property’s common spaces and 132 guestrooms, including 32 rooms with fully equipped kitchens and six suites, are defined by a warm and earthy color palette infused with inspiring accent colors.
Sustainability at the Home Hotel Zürich
The Home Hotel Zürich takes a holistic approach to sustainability, with plastic-free, non-toxic, locally sourced products employed wherever possible.
The hotel also features a robust recycling program and offers both guests and staff e-bikes free of charge.
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