Comments on: The Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro by Philippe Starck http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/ Contemporary Modern Architecture Furniture Lighting Interior Design Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:02:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: darc http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-305838 darc Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:15:59 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-305838 Michael you show me that you have no idea who is whom. The Group Fasano opened their first restaurant in 1902. So after more the a centary they really don't need to ... using Starcks name to gain publicity….. give us a break with your ignorance! Michael you show me that you have no idea who is whom. The Group Fasano opened their first restaurant in 1902. So after more the a centary they really don’t need to … using Starcks name to gain publicity…..

give us a break with your ignorance!

]]> By: Ed http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-268741 Ed Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:35:49 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-268741 What Michael said is almost correct, except for the fact that you shouldn`t look at things from such a simplistic perspective. There was in fact a bit of row between both the owner and the designer, but what we shouldn`t forget is that Starck was HIRED to do the job, therefore he has a customer to deal with, it`s not like he was designing his own hotel. I just think that some of our famous design hot shots should know that it`s not just about what they want. If Starck had been allowed to do whatever he wanted to, he would have completely ignored the context of the construction, which is a wonderful city with a very specific atmosphere and a great history of design. What is more important in this case: the city`s culture and heritage or Starck`s ego and reckless proposals? I`m not saying that Starck is a bad designer, I just think that when you`re doing a job outside of your home country you should at least do some research first and not just start sketching your own dreams as if nothing else mattered. So either way, that`s what happened, Fasano kind of felt the same way as I did and got busy trying to control the big diva and save his hotel. What Michael said is almost correct, except for the fact that you shouldn`t look at things from such a simplistic perspective.
There was in fact a bit of row between both the owner and the designer, but what we shouldn`t forget is that Starck was HIRED to do the job, therefore he has a customer to deal with, it`s not like he was designing his own hotel. I just think that some of our famous design hot shots should know that it`s not just about what they want. If Starck had been allowed to do whatever he wanted to, he would have completely ignored the context of the construction, which is a wonderful city with a very specific atmosphere and a great history of design. What is more important in this case: the city`s culture and heritage or Starck`s ego and reckless proposals? I`m not saying that Starck is a bad designer, I just think that when you`re doing a job outside of your home country you should at least do some research first and not just start sketching your own dreams as if nothing else mattered.
So either way, that`s what happened, Fasano kind of felt the same way as I did and got busy trying to control the big diva and save his hotel.

]]> By: Michael http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-256751 Michael Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:47:55 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-256751 The hotel was supposed to be a Faena Hotel (there is one in Buenos Aires which is owned by Alan Faena and designed by Starck). But Faena pulled out of the propery midway through the construction. The Fasano family took over the property but Fasano and Starck did not get along. Fasano changed alot of the design, removing many of Starck's "features". He changed the design so that in effect it looks more like his Sao Paulo hotel. Because of the fallout, Starck has not put his name to it. However Fasano is obviously using Starcks name to gain publicity..... The hotel was supposed to be a Faena Hotel (there is one in Buenos Aires which is owned by Alan Faena and designed by Starck). But Faena pulled out of the propery midway through the construction. The Fasano family took over the property but Fasano and Starck did not get along. Fasano changed alot of the design, removing many of Starck’s “features”. He changed the design so that in effect it looks more like his Sao Paulo hotel.

Because of the fallout, Starck has not put his name to it. However Fasano is obviously using Starcks name to gain publicity…..

]]> By: Eric http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-250945 Eric Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:43:21 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-250945 Great interior color palette and the photography is excellent! Great interior color palette and the photography is excellent!

]]> By: Kate http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-244866 Kate Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:16:57 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-244866 Rio is a marvelous city... been there, I can tell. The view... This is a regular project for such vibrant city. BUT The chairs from Sergio Rodrigues at the balconies are great! Also the big Up chair is gorgeous! Rio is a marvelous city… been there, I can tell. The view…
This is a regular project for such vibrant city.
BUT
The chairs from Sergio Rodrigues at the balconies are great! Also the big Up chair is gorgeous!

]]> By: Josiah http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-244818 Josiah Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:04:26 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-244818 Wow the views from this hotel are stunning... but I have mixed feelings about the interior design. I do love that oval-shaped mirror, though. Who designed that? Wow the views from this hotel are stunning… but I have mixed feelings about the interior design.

I do love that oval-shaped mirror, though. Who designed that?

]]> By: Rudy http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243663 Rudy Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:41:04 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243663 I don't think the aim here was an excersize in a defined style. It is a mix with (Brasilian)retro and new elements. It is nothing new, but here it is well executed. Starck still can impress. Look for instance at the table with the water taps and the nautilus bowl. How does that work? Does the water disappear in the edge of the table? So cool! I don't like the smoke room either but since I will never enter such a room I don't care. I don’t think the aim here was an excersize in a defined style. It is a mix with (Brasilian)retro and new elements. It is nothing new, but here it is well executed.

Starck still can impress. Look for instance at the table with the water taps and the nautilus bowl. How does that work? Does the water disappear in the edge of the table? So cool!

I don’t like the smoke room either but since I will never enter such a room I don’t care.

]]> By: ziiip http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243632 ziiip Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:08:40 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243632 This is NOT Brazilian Chic !!! This is a fake Europe... kkkk Brazilian architects do it better... and Starck too. This is NOT Brazilian Chic !!!
This is a fake Europe… kkkk
Brazilian architects do it better… and Starck too.

]]> By: JT http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243476 JT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:52:39 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243476 Stiff upper lip holiday - quite conservative, disappointing for the Starck brand. Stiff upper lip holiday – quite conservative, disappointing for the Starck brand.

]]> By: Sinking Cities http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243391 Sinking Cities Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:55:05 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243391 Very clean and elegant. It has a very "ivy league" feel to it with hints of contemporary design (blog bathroom mirrors) to throw it off a bit. Very clean and elegant. It has a very “ivy league” feel to it with hints of contemporary design (blog bathroom mirrors) to throw it off a bit.

]]> By: Apisan http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243345 Apisan Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:06:42 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243345 Perfect. This is the Brazilian Chic! If you have the chance go and enjoy! I miss my country! Perfect.
This is the Brazilian Chic!
If you have the chance go and enjoy!
I miss my country!

]]> By: Zach http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243315 Zach Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:21:52 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243315 @ Christian: What do you mean, not like Starck's other interior work? It is very much in line with his current work. He recently did a hotel in Los Angeles/Hollywood area that is very much like this. Look at his more recent ventures into interiors and architecture. @ Christian: What do you mean, not like Starck’s other interior work? It is very much in line with his current work. He recently did a hotel in Los Angeles/Hollywood area that is very much like this. Look at his more recent ventures into interiors and architecture.

]]> By: LDG http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243281 LDG Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:34:29 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243281 Chloe, I started hearing about the hotel within the last 5 years. Vague answer to your question, but it the best I can tell you. Chloe, I started hearing about the hotel within the last 5 years. Vague answer to your question, but it the best I can tell you.

]]> By: Chloe Shlosberg http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243174 Chloe Shlosberg Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:41:58 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243174 I quite like this hotel. When was it built? I can't seem to find it on Starck's website. This are the best photos that I've found on the internet of this hotel! I quite like this hotel. When was it built? I can’t seem to find it on Starck’s website. This are the best photos that I’ve found on the internet of this hotel!

]]> By: Christian http://www.contemporist.com/2009/08/20/the-hotel-fasano-rio-de-janeiro-by-philippe-starck/#comment-243150 Christian Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:03:58 +0000 http://www.contemporist.com/?p=5339#comment-243150 Very difficult to judge... on one hand, it's rather disappointing compared to most of Starck's other interior design work. Not the usual quirkiness, but also a rather lame approach to what is supposed to be brazilian cool. On the other hand, because it's not the usual Starck, it's actually quite pleasant. In other words: Harmless. But the view is breathtaking! Very difficult to judge… on one hand, it’s rather disappointing compared to most of Starck’s other interior design work. Not the usual quirkiness, but also a rather lame approach to what is supposed to be brazilian cool.
On the other hand, because it’s not the usual Starck, it’s actually quite pleasant. In other words: Harmless. But the view is breathtaking!

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