
07.06.2012 / World Bulletin
In the heart of Amsterdam
It feels strange to find such airy and wide spaces in the center of Amsterdam, Europe´s largest intact historical city center.
Yet, the smaller rooms at Conservatorium Hotel are 30 sqm large.
The secret lies in the location: an imposing and historic neo-gothic palace that once housed Amsterdam’s premier music conservatorium.
Situated in the heart of the Museum Quarter, the building stayed abandoned for 5 years before the late renovation which mixed old and new melting classic and contemporary, with new additions such as a glass-covered atrium.
Even the rooms, designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni, take advantage of natural daylight through huge double glazed windows, a choice which is not merely aesthetic. Everything at Conservatorium has been planned according to a low-impact and eco-friendly philosophy, which includes a thermal energy storage system, recycling water from the swimming pool and limiting the use of ingredients from endangered species of food in the restaurants.
The decoration, distinguished by Lissoni’s clean lines and grey shades, mixes contemporary furniture, classic modernist pieces and vintage finds from Asia.
With three restaurants and a spa, Conservatorium aims at becoming a meeting point in town. The restaurants are managed by Dutch chef Schilo van Coevorden, mostly known for his international cuisine which relies on local and seasonal ingredients.
As for the holistic wellbeing center, Akasha, it can boast Lissoni’s design as well as cutting-edge services and treatments.
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