British sculptor Antony Gormley has designed the ROOM sculpture, a giant anthropomorphic structure that serves as a guest suite to London's Beaumont Hotel. The sculpture is made to resemble a man wrapping his arms around his knees.
Inside, the hollow figure measures four sq. meters with a cavernous ten-meter ceiling. A small window is located between the sculpture's legs, veiled by shutters that provide total darkness for sleeping purposes. Gormley explains, "I take the body as our primary habitat. ROOM contrasts a visible exterior of a body formed from large rectangular masses with an inner experience."
Of course, this sculpted room doesn't come cheap, retailing at a steep 2,500 pounds per night. The hotel, which is the inaugural hotel project for Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, is due to open this fall.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anthropomorphic Sculptures
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and immersive structures for various purposes.
- Unique Hotel Suites
- Opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer guests a truly one-of-a-kind experience in creatively designed suites.
- Art and Hospitality Collaboration
- Opportunity for artists and hotels to collaborate on art installations that enhance the overall guest experience.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative sculptural installations for various spaces.
- Hospitality
- Opportunity for the hotel industry to incorporate unique and immersive art concepts into their establishments.
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Opportunity for architects and interior designers to explore new ways of blending art and functional spaces in their projects.
