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Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, France

For two centuries, the Hanappier and Calvet winery, near the Garonne river in Bordeaux, stood as a staple in the region until a fire destroyed the wine cellars in 1966. In 2018, the Pichet family embarked on the renovation of the historic stone façade to craft the 92-room hotel and Japanese restaurant with a design that links past and future, East and West. Colors derived from local stone and brick meet rough concrete reminiscent of the original building’s warehouses, while organically patterned carpets and warm, diffused light nod to the art of Japanese living.

Architecture Firm: Advento, Pessac, France | Design Firm: Starck, Paris | Owner: Pichet Group | Operator: Ennismore

Photo by Gaelle Le Boulicaut