Hospitality and Leisure Interior Design
We create immersive hospitality spaces that balance atmosphere with operational reality. From reimagining historic banquet halls to engineering high-end airport lounges, our work focuses on the guest experience through considered layouts and refined materials.
The entrance lobby for the theater and banquet at Rustomjee Elements. The design has a subtle old-world charm with contemporary touches, featuring a unique chandelier and paneled walls that set a tone of understated luxury.
A summary of our renovation project for the iconic Blue Sea Banquet in Worli, Mumbai. Our goal was to modernize the 10,000 sq. ft. space with minimal interventions, preserving its essence while giving it a refreshed, contemporary character.
A collage showcasing different seating arrangements in the main lounge at Bangalore International Airport. We used curved sofas and a mix of rust red and green fabrics to create variety and privacy within the open floor plan.
The theater lobby at Rustomjee Elements features a pink sofa and portraits of film icons. The glass facade allows these details to be viewed from both inside and out, creating a welcoming and thematic entrance.
A detail of the custom-designed metal screen partition in the Departure Lounge at Bangalore International Airport. This element was carefully designed to conceal floating columns while adding a decorative, light-filtering feature to the space.
The main lounge at the 'Reserved Lounges' in Bangalore, featuring custom-designed furniture in green and rust red. The curved sofas are a key feature, providing both comfort and a sense of privacy for VVIP guests.
A collage of the Private Lounge area at the Bangalore airport lounge project. This isolated space uses a more subtle color palette of grey and beige, with a fluted glass partition creating an exclusive threshold.
The staircase at the Blue Sea Banquet was retained from the original structure. We enhanced the area with new lighting and decor to better integrate it into the sophisticated, transformed banquet space.
A view of the Private Lounge at the Bangalore airport, showcasing the custom fluted glass and metal partition. This detail creates a sense of separation and exclusivity for the more secluded seating area.
The Private Lounge at the 'Reserved Lounges' uses a neutral color palette with beige sofas and soft lighting. The design creates a calm, isolated space for relaxation, with a feature wall providing a subtle highlight.
About Hospitality & Leisure Design
In hospitality design, the challenge is often creating an immersive atmosphere without relying on natural light. We frequently use architectural lighting layers and strategic material choices, such as fluted glass partitions and custom metalwork, to define private zones and create a sense of exclusivity, even in high-footfall banquet or airport lounge environments.
Hospitality design demands a strict balance between high-end aesthetics and operational reality. We focus on the flow and durability of the space. In projects like the Blue Sea Banquet in Worli, we did not just redecorate; we restructured the mezzanine for better utility and integrated hidden functional elements like DJ consoles and dressing rooms without interrupting the visual flow.
For the Reserved Lounges at Bangalore International Airport (T2), we tackled the constraint of an indoor, windowless site by using a verdant, light-reflective material palette to mimic the outdoors. We emphasize durability in public spaces by using Italian marble, PVD-coated stainless steel, and heavy-duty acoustic treatments to ensure the design withstands high-frequency use while maintaining a luxury feel. We do not just design for the visual impact; we design for the maintenance and logistics of a busy hospitality venue.
ABM
We are Alfaz and Aahana Miller. Design is our family legacy, and at ABM, we do not do things halfway. We tackle tough hospitality sites, from historic banquet halls to transit hubs, to build spaces that function as well as they look.
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