The design inspiration for Butterfly originated from the sensual eccentricities of Casa Mollino and the parallels of style / taste that we saw in Carlo Mollino & the operating partner of Butterfly, Nur Khan. Volenec Studio decided to deliberately blur the lines between these two personalities, designing the lounge in a free-style fashion that feels as if you are stepping into a playful fantasy-version of Nur’s private living room. In essence, Butterfly is an eccentric layering of four creative masters, all of whose work is distinct in style. Carlo Mollino-inspired leopard print walls, butterfly display, & landscape mural serve as the general backdrop to Butterfly. Ettore Sottsass-inspired rugs create a layer of visually playful discord. Damien Hirst butterfly paintings and Sante Dorazios photographs adorn the walls, personalizing the space by making Nur’s friends artwork a permanent fixture in Butterfly. This layering creates a visually dramatic & playful dialogue between these four masters, both past & present.
PROJECT DETAILS
TYPE / HOTEL BAR & LOUNGE
LOCATION / NYC
SIZE / 1300 SF
CLIENT / SIXTY SOHO HOTEL
YEAR COMPLETE / 2019