Edition No. 18 2011

The Carpet Magazine
I 2011
18
Rated Outstanding
Carpets from Oelsnitz in the
multi-award winning andel's in
Łódz, Page 2
The Foundation Stone
of a Success Story
Tiles & More
Much to Explore
DORMERO Plauen – a hotel which
Carpet tiles which meet the highest
Le Méridien – Nuremberg's high class
serves as an example, Page 6
demands, Page 8
design palace, Page 10
Editorial ::
andel’s Hotel in Łódź, Poland ::
Dear Readers,
Major events are a good occasion for
deep reflection. This also applies to the
shift from the world of work into retirement. 2010 sees the end of my time as a
furnishing consultant at Halbmond. For
this reason the question has arisen many
times in the past few weeks: what in fact
accounts for the fascination with carpets? First and foremost for me is the
fact that carpets open up a world of experience: the wide variety of designs, the
varied materials and the interesting
projects mean new things can be discovered every day.
For ten years at Halbmond I oversaw
projects in many cities in the world. Among
my personal highlights was the andel's design hotel in the Polish city of Łódź, a real
showpiece for the hotel industry. This edition of The Carpet Magazine presents the
hotel to you and maybe it will encourage
you to go there for yourself.
I thank you all for the harmonious teamwork which has always been characterised by trust. Together we achieved ambitious aims and realised projects which
will bring joy for a long time to come.
I will take the memories of beautiful moments, lasting impressions and the joy
for what has been created with me into
retirement.
I wish you all the best and continued
success!
Yours,
Paul Houppert
Head of Furnishings
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Modern architecture meets an historic site –
this is andel's architectural philosophy of
success in Łódź.
A Showpiece
Project for Successful
Architecture
Some places are just different: they combine a fascinating presence with an endearing liveliness and a very
Rooms and suites are captivating
with their interplay of colours, textiles,
art works, sculptures and furniture.
special aura. Manchester in the UK is among these
special places, but also Łódź in Poland. Both cities can
look back on a past which was shaped by the textile
industry and today they are both impressive with their
equally inspiring creative flair. This is a good prerequisite for creating something masterful. Such as the
andel's hotel in Łódź – formerly a textile mill, today a
showpiece for the hotel industry. It is directly adjacent
to the manufaktura, the cultural centre of the city.
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andel’s Hotel in Łódź, Poland ::
Project
Investor/developer: Warimpex Finanz- und
Beteiligungs AG, Vienna (www.warimpex.com)
Location: Łódź, Poland
Target group: trade fair visitors, visitors to the city
Size: 278 rooms and suites
Category: 4 star superior design hotel
Internet: www.andelslodz.com
Carpet
Occasion: renovation and alterations
Completion: June 2009
Design: Jestico + Whiles, London
Change creates results: the factory
Carpet installation: MIDLER, Poland
built in 1878 has today been trans-
Quantity: 24,200 m²
formed into a top hotel.
Quality in rooms: DP 1050 with felt backing 600 g
Quality in the hallways: DP 1150 with felt backing 300 g
Quality in the ballroom and conference rooms: DP 1150
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A perfect Partnership:
the carpet set into the
floor takes on the elliptical shape of the ceiling
and creates new accents
through its own playful
variation.
“Rooms appear larger through the clever selection of shapes
and colours. At andel's everything was different. Here, the
spacious dimensions presented unusual challenges.”
Paul Houppert, Head of Furnishings, Halbmond
In Łódź two renowned teams of architects transformed
the walls of a textile factory steeped in history into truly
luxurious accommodation. In doing so, the Polish-Austrian OP ARCHITEKTEN was responsible for the transformation of the historic structure and the London star architects Jestico + Whiles were responsible for the interior
design. With incredible dedication and ambitious ideas
they created arguably one of the most unusual design
hotels in Europe.
For the clients and the architects one thing was clear:
behind the listed façade a large part of the interior structure was to remain. A comprehensive survey recorded
what was present and revealed an historic water tank for
putting out fires. It was the latest in fire prevention technology when it was brought from Manchester to Łódź.
Today this historic gem functions as a swimming pool.
Positioned on a sophisticated, original steel construction
and encased by a large expanse of glass, the pool floats
on the roof of the hotel and in the process projects above
the external facade by a few metres.
The central piece of the ceiling was completely removed
in the lobby and conference area as a creative element.
Thus an elliptical gap was created through which the
guest can look and comprehend the building in its impressive dimensions. In order to complete the breathtaking visual appearance, the carpet took on the elliptical
shape and this lends additional flair. In many parts an
individual solution had to be found for the floor covering.
Halbmond, the specialists in individual millimetre precision designs, produced a unique product – aligned to its
structural environment, function and usage.
The metamorphosis into a 4 star hotel has been without a
doubt successful: since its opening in May 2009 andel's
has collected international awards – for its architecture
and its achievements in the hotel industry.
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DORMERO – Hotel am Theater, Plauen, Germany ::
Ambitious aims, down-to-earth realisation:
the design of the large-scale carpeting is
also characterised by the contrast between
tradition and the modern.
An Experiment
with Results
Philipp Veigele was 23 years old when he became Germany's youngest hotel manager.
In doing so, he not only took on responsibility for 60 employees, but also set himself a particular challenge: he had to prove that you could successfully run a four star hotel in a city
that was not at that time frequented very often. When you hear to whom Philipp Veigele
make this promise, the term “successful” comes into play: no lesser figure than Hans
Rudolf Wöhrl, founder of the largest German fashion company – and owner of DORMERO
in Plauen.
Today it has been established: the experiment has been
successful. More than that: Philipp Veigele has become
the owner of the hotel and in addition responsible for the
chain's second hotel in Nuremberg, which was conceived
according to the example of the DORMERO – Hotel am
Theater in Plauen. From the first day onwards the now
27-year-old managed the hotel with a breath of fresh air
and creative ideas, which also were incorporated into the
interior decoration. In doing so, he left no doubt that the
guest was placed at the very centre.
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“The DORMERO follows an exciting dramaturgy: modern
design interplaying with rural shapes and details, a lively
bar with a great ambience and unusual events.”
Philipp Veigele, Managing Director
The 4 star hotel keeps the promise
Project
which the first impression makes:
even the unusual façade is a sign for
Proprietor: Philipp Veigele
the new direction which the interior
Location: Am Theater, Plauen,
follows.
Germany
Target group: business travellers,
families, visitors to the city
Size: 117 rooms
Category: 4 stars
Internet: www.dormero.com
Carpet
“Our history shows what happens when a hotel reflects on what
its guests really want”, says the young businessman. “The design
of the hotel breaks the outdated patterns and does away with unnecessary extravagance. It pursues the needs of our guests. The
basic and the current needs, and maybe even the future ones. The
DORMERO is a hotel which supports life – in the form which guests
live it today”.
This philosophy can already be seen from the outside – by means of
the distinctive logo: the “M” in the name was designed in the style of
an opening door. In invites strangers to come inside and to become
guests who will be most welcome. In a hotel which has ensured a
place in the cultural centre of the city.
Occasion: alterations and renovation
Completion: 2008/2010
Design: Philipp Veigele,
DORMERO and Halbmond
Carpet installation: Preising
Fußböden
Quantity: 595 m²
Quality room, hallways and public
areas: AP 1050
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New Collection ::
Tiles & More:
A Perfect Concept
Tiles & More are not just more patterned tiles: 6 collections with a total of 30
designs, three delivery options and in different qualities offer the right solution for
everyone. Furthermore, numerous advantages come with the collection – footfall
sound insulation and flexible handling are just two of the special characteristics
of products which are coated with Easy Lift.
The new collections are available as standard tiles, individual modules and in broadloom – the outstanding
feature is that these tiles can be installed alongside the
broadloom with normal textile secondary backing without
the usual differences in thickness and colour! This forms
a unified whole which is perfectly matched to your building and your requirements. This is also true in regard to
the wear, as different surface qualities are available, of
course.
Tiles & More gives satisfaction everywhere where the
question of creative solutions, high quality and easy replaceability arises: in offices, restaurants, casinos and
in all other areas where a time and cost saving partial
replacement solution is possible. In addition, the Easy
Lift backing coating is environmentally friendly and sustainable:
It does not contain any substances which require explicit labelling, bitumen, PVC or solvents and therefore
at the time of disposal will not be a source of pollution.
It has received the GUT mark for its environmentally
friendly properties and has received the EPD mark from
the IBU.
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Do you want to know more? PDF files with all of the collections are available to download at www.halbmond.de.
Or call us so that we can visit you and personally present
the different options: +49-37421-42-0.
The Splendour of Halbmond ::
The German Carpet Museum
Presents “130 Years of Halbmond”
Halbmond carpet factory's success story began in 1880 – and it's a story which has to be
told: in time for the anniversary, the German
Carpet Museum was opened in Voigtsberg
Castle this year. Exhibits, machines, pictures
and carpets from different epochs are on
display.
Particular emphasis is placed upon the special exhibition “130 Years of Halbmond”.
Among other things, not just the technical
but also the social aspects are portrayed and
which demonstrate the relationship between
company history and regional development.
Just as crucial to success in 1930
as today: dedicated employees.
It ran and ran: for almost 30 years this
punch card hammer machine from the
60's performed its duty.
Strong statement ::
The Letterkundig Museum Offers
Literature in All Dimensions
© Photographs: Mike Bink fotografie
Love letters, note books, diaries and novel manuscripts:
in the Letterkundig Museum in Den Haag it is all about
the diversity of the written word. As the national literary
museum of the Netherlands it unites works of more than
6,000 authors under one roof. Portraits of the writers and
personal possessions complete the collection. The oldest exhibits are from 1750 and the youngest are from the
present. Many pieces are stored in the comprehensive
archive, others can be seen in the permanent collection.
Since the latest renovation of the museum, works by
Halbmond can be found in all rooms at
Prins Willem-Alexanderhof. They underline the focus of the Letterkundig Museum
and frequently draw particular attention to
the written word.
A different type of literature: the carpet in the
Letterkundig Museum features an extract from
the literary road trip of the Museum Director, Aad
Meinderts. He visited one hundred graves of
famous authors.
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Le Méridien, Nuremberg, Germany ::
Much to Explore
Historic facades, a stately entrance: the large lettering “Le Méridien Grand Hotel” above
the entrance is resplendent and welcomes guests from around the world. After extensive renovation they now flock in greater numbers than ever before to the Nuremberg
hotel with tradition.
Central design element: sections is of the the
hand-painted world map by Albrecht Dürer,
the great Nuremberg master, can be found on
the carpets and wallpaper – always recognisable, no matter what size the room is.
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Chic, cultured, discovery – these are
the core values of the Le Méridien
Hotel in Nuremberg.
The entrance area alone allows the guests dip
into a world of art, culture and sensuality. The
mighty mountain peaks rise up around the
visitor almost in three dimensions – a work
by the Spanish artist Joan Fontcuberta. In
the lobby the scent created especially for Le
Méridien flatters the guest's sense of smell,
while the eyes and ears are treated to a sophisticated music and lighting concept.
“We would like to give the guest encouragement to get to
know new things and take them on a cultural journey of
discovery.” Georg Bailer, General Manager of the Le Méridien Hotel Nuremberg
room. But the details which you appreciate
at second glance are also impressive: the
sofa covers take on the pepita pattern made
famous by Coco Chanel, the corners of the
furniture edged with leather and the handles
on the bedside table translate ideas by Louis
Vuitton. The beds have been especially developed for the hotel by Nick Dine and even
the key cards are works of art – produced by
Michael Lin.
In the rooms and suits individual custommade items provide exclusivity. The first The renovation scheme turned out to be
thing which inescapably catches the eye is equally impressive: the reconstruction was
Albrecht Dürer's celestial map – sections of realised according to the “Shortest Time
it are on the carpet and the wallpaper. So Renovation” (STR®) process while the hotel
that the work by the great Nuremberg master was kept open. It lasted just 79 days and
is optimally displayed despite the different went almost unnoticed by the guests – with
room sizes and proportions, a special layout very noticeable results.
and magnification was developed for each
Project
Carpet
Proprietor: Starman Hotels (Nuremberg) GmbH
Occasion: renovation
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Completion: September 2009
Target group: business travellers, visitors to
Interior architect: JOI-Design, Hamburg
the city
Carpet installation: Tenbrink Objekteinrichtungen
Size: 192 rooms and suites
GmbH
Category: 4 stars
Quantity: 1,700 m²
Internet: www.lemeridiennuernberg.com
Quality: AP 1050 felt backed
The Le Méridien owes the unusual unique copies to
Initiative LM100 – a group of global visionaries, from
painters to photographers, from musicians to designers, from chefs to architects. They have all set the
goal of defining and enriching the stay for guests at
Le Méridien with their works.
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References ::
Produced in Oelsnitz. Supply and Installations worldwide.
Below is an interesting selection of projects from the last quarter. Don’t hesitate to ask us if you would like to
find out more and we will gladly provide the information.
Mercure Hotel,
A-Bregenz, 365 m2
Hotel Salzburgerhof,
A-Dienten am
Hochkönig, 167 m2
Steigenberger Hotel,
CH-Saanen,
623 m2
Tulip Inn Munich,
D-Munich,
2,098 m2
Eurotel Victoria,
CH-Villars-sur-Ollon,
1,035 m2
Hotel Burg Hornberg,
D-Neckarszimmern,
100 m2
Scol Sporthotel
Großglockner,
A-Kals, 1,520 m2
Meierhof,
CH-Zurich, 3,600 m2
Hotel Aldiana,
A-Landskron, 3,617 m2
Hotel Mercure,
CZ-Ostrava,
3,950 m2
Hotel Sonnenpark,
A-Lutzmannburg,
720 m2
Hotel Steiner,
A-Obertauern,
1,057 m2
Hotel Pichlmayrgut,
A-Pichl, 300 m2
Salzburger Hof,
A-Salzburg, 3,475 m2
Theater Hotel
Salzburg,
A-Salzburg, 855 m2
Hotel Frankenland,
D-Bad Kissingen,
6,034 m2
Hotel Holiday Inn
Schönefeld,
D-Berlin, 600 m2
Four Points,
Sheraton Hotel,
D-Cologne, 422 m2
Hotel Flora,
D-Fredersdorf,
529 m2
Sporthotel Royer,
A-Schladming, 840 m2
Ringhotel Stadt
Güstrow,
D-Güstrow,
121 m2
Hotel Kaiser
Franz Josef,
A-Vienna, 1,019 m2
Best Western,
D-Hamburg, 738 m2
Hotel Wimberger,
A-Vienna, 772 m2
NH Hirschberg,
D-Hirschberg,
1,793 m2
NH Vienna Airport,
A-Vienna, 114 m2
Der Steirerhof,
A-Wagerberg, 2,990 m2
Seniorenresidenz
Kurfürstenbad,
D-Karlsbad,
1,050 m2
Sporthotel Wagrain,
A-Wagrain, 1,825 m2
Penta Hotel,
D-Köpenick, 7,000 m2
Hotel Prisma,
D-Neumünster,
1,580 m2
Dorinth Hotel,
D-Nürburg, 539 m2
Hotel Mövenpick,
D-Nürnberg,
203 m2
Akzent Hotel Kluthe,
D-Osnabrück,
560 m2
Hotel zur
Hufschmiede,
D-Radevormwald,
170 m2
Schloßhotel Dormero,
D-Reichenschwand,
945 m2
Fortuna Hotel/
City Hotel,
D-Reutlingen, 1,000 m2
Hotel Prinzhotel,
D-Rothenburg,
352 m2
Hotel Haus Berlin,
D-Rügen, 190 m2
Hotel König Ludwig,
D-Schwangau,
600 m2
Hotel zur Post,
D-Trier, 290 m2
Eurocommerce,
NL-Utrecht, 800 m2
Hotel Bistrita,
RO-Bacau, 555 m2
Hotel am alten Strom,
D-Warnemünde,
130 m2
Hotel Soria Moria,
N-Oslo, 310 m2
Titu Maiorescu
University,
RO-Bucharest,
1,420 m2
Waldhotel
Tannenhäuschen,
D-Wesel, 1,422 m2
Hotel am Hirschhorn,
D-Wilgartswiesen,
310 m2
Palace Hotel
Zinnowitz,
D-Zinnowitz, 228 m2
Hotel Bymose Hegn,
DK-Helsinge, 580 m2
Restaurant Strand,
EST-Tallinn, 308 m2
Casino d’Amneville,
F-Amneville,
4,400 m2
Hotel Amneville,
F-Amneville, 640 m2
Hotel Solana,
F-Chauray, 1,000 m2
Hotel Sequoia Lodge,
F-Ivry sur Seine,
4,298 m2
Hotel Neptun,
HR-Island of Brijuni,
100 m2
Parlament,
HR-Zagreb, 110 m2
Mercure Hotel,
D-Schweinfurt, 446 m2
Sheraton Hotel
Amsterdam,
NL-Schiphol, 4,450 m2
Hotel Reiner-Hof,
D-St. Englmar,
260 m2
Raad van State,
NL-Den Haag,
10,000 m2
Park Inn,
N-Oslo, 11,000 m2
Hotel Alma Service
Eko,
PL-Bielsko-Biala,
692 m2
Golden Tulip,
Conference room,
RO-Cluj Napoca,
340 m2
Hotel Akantus,
RO-Cluj Napoca,
1,700 m2
Villa Sikora,
PL-Bydgoszcz,
712 m2
Hotel Onix,
RO-Cluj Napoca,
100 m2
Hotel Szafran,
PL-Czeladz,
4,415 m2
Hotel Doslonce,
PL-Doslance Dale,
3,995 m2
Villa Casa Viorel,
RO-Poiana Brasov,
410 m2
Champagne Bar,
SK-Košice, 109 m2
Hotel Angelo,
PL-Kattowitz,
8,610 m2
Polkom Data Center,
PL-Krakow, 1,295 m2
Hotel Hetman,
PL-Lgota Murowana,
860 m2
Oberza Zloty Mlyn,
PL-Majkow Duzy,
1,650 m2
Hotel Panorama,
PL-Olsztyn, 700 m2
Hotel Patria,
SK-Vysoké Tatry/High
Tatra, 441 m2
Hotel Bratislava,
SK-Bratislava,
258 m2
Cognac Point,
SK-Praha, 195 m2
Hotel Družba,
SK-Senec, 840 m2
Radisson Blu,
S-Malmö, 2,800 m2
Zajazd Karolinka,
PL-Opole, 166 m2
Best Western
Synfonia,
PL-Osjakow, 1,538 m2
Hotel Kasztelanski,
PL-Tarnow, 750 m2
We apologise to
customers not listed
here.
Hotel Kreuz-Post,
D-Staufen, 109 m2
COLBOND Stand,
Composite Europe
Exhibition,
D-Stuttgart, 100 m2
Verwöhnhotel Seehof,
A-Walchsee, 1,007 m2
Hotel Seemöve,
CH-Güttingen,
500 m2
Hotel Edison,
D-Kühlungsborn,
1,210 m2
Hotel Le Meridien,
D-Munich, 1,641 m2
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Holiday Inn,
D-Stuttgart,
2,352 m2
Hotel Bergruh,
D-Tiefenbach,
200 m2
Editor:
Halbmond Teppichwerke GmbH
Carl-Wilhelm-Koch Straße 6
08606 Oelsnitz, Germany
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