A-nrd transforms Glasgow townhouse into Arthouse hotel with industrial palette
The Arthouse hotel, developed for British brand Oberland, is a renovation of a 19th-century townhouse in Glasgow by the interior architecture firm A-nrd, headed by Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas. The renovation process involved removing later additions to unveil the building's original structure, while also honoring Glasgow's industrial past through the use of materials like dark wood and stainless steel. Key historical elements, such as stained-glass windows and a birdcage lift, were retained. The hotel features 76 guest rooms that combine original characteristics with custom designs, including handcrafted coat hooks from West House Pottery and wall lamps by local artist Vicky Higginson. Public spaces feature a lounge with olive walls and Celentano's restaurant, which boasts a zinc bar, while guest accommodations occupy the upper three floors, with additional compact rooms planned for the lower ground level.
Key facts
- A-nrd transformed a 19th-century Glasgow townhouse into the Arthouse hotel.
- The hotel was originally converted in 1999 and previously known as ArtHouse.
- British hospitality brand Oberland commissioned the project as its debut hotel.
- A-nrd is headed by Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas.
- The design uses materials like stainless steel, zinc, and dark-toned wood to reference Glasgow's industrial heritage.
- Original features preserved include a birdcage lift, stained-glass windows, tiled walls, brick walls, and wooden floors.
- The hotel has 76 guest rooms with bespoke furniture and handcrafted coat hooks by West House Pottery.
- Glaswegian glass artist Vicky Higginson created wall lamps for some bedrooms.
- The lounge features deep-olive walls and sage-green fabric by Kirkby Design.
- Celentano's restaurant is located on the ground floor with a zinc-topped bar.
- The lower ground floor is being converted into more compact guest rooms.
- A-nrd previously designed a hotel in a 19th-century mansion in south London and a canalside restaurant in West London.
Entities
Artists
- Alessio Nardi
- Lukas Persakovas
- Vicky Higginson
- Dean Parker
- Anna Parker
Institutions
- A-nrd
- Oberland
- West House Pottery
- Kirkby Design
- Dezeen
- Bute Fabrics
- Patricia Fleming Gallery
- Celentano's
- Glasgow School of Art
Locations
- Glasgow
- Scotland
- London
- United Kingdom
- Bath Street
Sources
- Dezeen —
- urdesignmag —