Hard Rock Hotel Penang

The hotel, situated in a beach suburb within a city renowned for its Peranakan culture, is infused with the Hard Rock spirit amidst its natural surroundings. It seamlessly blends modernity with heritage and a relaxed beachy atmosphere with the vibrant energy of the bustling city. Unlike most city hotels, the lobby is naturally ventilated, fostering an open and airy ambience. Adjacent to the lobby, the pool is separated by clear glass railing, effortlessly blending the indoor and outdoor environments.

Designing upon the hotel's own unique characteristics, the concept of 'Complementary' serves as the foundation for the lobby design. Boldly incorporating elements that draw from both modern and heritage, beach and city aesthetics, which may seem contrasting at first glance but are developed to complement each other in terms of colour matching, material selection, form, and style. When combined, these elements create a harmonized visual that seamlessly connects the indoor with the outdoor.

Nature and heritage elements include a rainwood wall at Concierge, blue-green sukabumi tiles, red and floral-patterned pillow fabric reflecting Peranakan colors, and an overall earthy tone. Modern and city elements comprise a corridor mirror ceiling reflecting the pool for a sense of endlessness, an infinity-mirror light feature for a high ceiling illusion, and a guitar-shaped acoustic panel ceiling with linear lights. The layout predominantly features organic shapes to facilitate smooth pathways.