Mandarin Oriental Barcelona is housed in the re-development of an elegant mid-20th Century building. The 98 room hotel offers highly stylised and spectacularly creative interiors by internationally renowned Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Each of its stylish guest rooms and exquisitely designed suites showcase enduring contemporary design which incorporate subtle reflections of the Group’s oriental heritage. This extends to the lobby area which features Tulip Lamp by Autoban.

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

Designed by UK-based firm United Designers, the W Doha Hotel and Residences is the ultimate expression of style and sophistication. Conveniently located in the West Bay of Doha, the W Doha Hotel and Residences features an indulging Bliss Spa, which compliments luxurious and spacious suites all adorned with stylish furnishings and sophisticated decor. The King Lamp by Autoban features in the fantastic E Wow Suite, W Suite and Extreme Wow Suite.

W Hotel and Residences, Doha

Bella Sky Comwell Hotel is located in the middle of Orestad, just 8 km from Copenhagen city centre, built around nature and featuring a good mix of homes, businesses, schools, shopping, cafes and culture. Designed by 3XN, Bella Sky Comwell is Scandinavia’s biggest design hotel, with 812 rooms, 30 conference rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a spa and wellness centre. The hotel features two towers that lean away from each other, creating an opening that ensures all guests fully enjoy the wonderful view over Amager Common Park and the vast Copenhagen skyline. Comwell follows the tradition of renowned Scandinavian design and is decorated with simple components in stylish materials that reflect the hotel’s exclusivity. The Library Restaurant found on the ground floor of the hotel features Butterfly Chair by Autoban alongside Le Klint lamps and Finn Juhl chairs.

Bella Sky Comwell Hotel

W Vieques is located off the southeast coast of Puerto Rico and opened as the second W Retreat in the world. Created by Spanish-born Patricia Urquiola of Milan-based Studio Urquiola, W Vieques boasts 157 stylish guestrooms and suites with private patios and balconies offering views of soft sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The design of W Vieques is as much inspired by the unique natural phenomena of the island as it is by the contemporary style of W Hotels. Throughout the property there was a meticulous attention to detail and craft, with a combination of locally recycled materials, organic forms, and Urquiola furnishings created exclusively for the project. The reception area is wrapped in reclaimed wood, serving as the portal to the W Living Room that features an oversized map of Vieques Island by Urquiola, Tiger Eye area rugs, plush Field sofas by Moroso, and Tulip lamp and Pumpkin side table by Autoban.

W Vieques

Design partners Michael Tower and Mark Kolodziejczak of Studio Tractor conceived the new 8000 square foot TWG Law Firm space as an expansive loft environment with a warm modern sensibility. The modern interior celebrates the building’s historic loft heritage. Restored cast iron columns, historically-correct 8-foot-high wood frame windows, and exposed steam radiators in the conference room give voice to an era of grand industrial rawness. Smooth white plaster walls and ceiling express a crisp minimalism, while full-height translucent glass panels allow natural light to penetrate beyond the outer ring of offices and conference areas. Carved within the custom-designed white Corian reception desk, a luminescent blue glass panel creates a splash of color that resonates with the company’s blue logo. The Box Sofa by Autoban in solid American white oak is set against a solid oak floor. Two facing sofas create a welcoming seating area while making a strong visual statement.

Studio Tractor

Designed by Joel Tobman and Lukas Armstrong, the Last Defence Lounge provides and upscale, inviting atmosphere for both graduate students and faculty at the University of Calgary. The extensive use of wood ensures a warm feel to the space and a graphic mural of silhouetted trees along the west wall not only provides a strong identity, but also mimics the windows on the south and east walls. In front of the graphic, solid Douglas Fir timbers were custom milled to create comfortable and flexible bench seating. A fireplace tucked into the corner of the room is surrounded by Bergere chairs by Autoban, providing coveted space for relaxation.

Joel Tobman Design

In 2010, Autoban’s first interiors project outside of Turkey opened in Hong Kong. 208 Duecento Otto offers rustic Italian cuisine from chef Vinny Lauria of New York’s acclaimed Babbo restaurant. The interior reflects the signature Autoban aesthetic, with its playful spirit and nod to the diversity of Istanbul, while embracing the local culture. Autoban utilised their signature raw materials as seen in steel pillars, marble tabletops and solid walnut floors and ceiling. Ceramic tiles, another signature, are specially designed for the location, blue and white and printed with Chinese illustrations. The project includes products manufactured by De La Espada including Slice Chair, Nest lounge chair, Box Sofa, Holy Table, Butterfly chair and Butterfly Bar Stool.

Elle Decoration China awarded 208 Duecento Otto 'Best Restaurant Design' in 2010.

208 Duecento Otto

Farina, located in San Francisco's Mission District, offers natural, simple, homemade Ligurian cuisine made from quality organic ingredients in respect of seasons. The restaurant, designed by Brett Terpeluk and Monica Viarengo, reflects the ethos of the food through the use of robust, solid materials coupled with a keen attention to detail. The exposed joists, floor to ceiling subway tile, and lacquered wood paneling, all tinted with varying hues and gloss of creamy white, are offset by the grays of the concrete floor, blackened steel, and zinc counters. Free-standing linear counters are composed of reclaimed hand-hewn Genovese marble sinks, cut and re-assembled to form a sculptural presence. Double Octopus by Autoban illuminates the space, suspended above custom built communal tables made from solid Guanacaste wood. Windows of curved laminated glass wrap around the facade, allowing daylight to spill over the dining room during the day.

Farina Focaccia and Cucina Italiana

Istanbul Suites is a luxury hotel designed by Autoban, located in the Cihangir neighbourhood of Istanbul. Through the windows, you can view the entire historic quarter, including Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower and the big mosques in Sultanahmet. Keeping a modernist approach, the sandstone facade of the building was inspired by the imposing appearance of the Tophane-i Amire Building at the end of the street. The long windows and French balconies of Istanbul Suites reflect the architectural style of the Italian Hospital just opposite the hotel.

Each room was designed as one open plan space where you can eat, rest and sleep. Laser cut wood or iron create layered patterns, and combine with existing Autoban furniture. Some of the furniture has been adapted to the hotel concept. The bathroom walls are made of traditional Marmara marble which is the main material in the Ottoman architectural style. The whole ambiance provides a unique experience where the visitors can broaden their horizons and breathe Istanbul.

Autoban designs from the Autoban Built By De La Espada range found in Istanbul Suites include Box Sofa, Sleepy, Booklamp, Magnolia, Ring, Bergere Bed, King, Tulip, Scrub, and Woody.

Istanbul Suites

Pon headquarters in Amsterdam features a new boardroom level designed by Qua Associates. Based on openness and transparency, glass is used generously throughout from the exterior glass curtain facade to the interior walls and staircases. Additional materials include natural wood, metal and stone, reflecting the long-term stability of this family run company. The design includes a terrace with lounge, meeting rooms, coffee bar and indoor lounge. The indoor lounge features Box Sofa and Box Armchair by Autoban and Fracture Coffee Table by Matthew Hilton.

Qua Associates

Autoban's redesign of The Marmara Şişli Hotel, a member of Turkey’s most prestigious hotel chain, began with the replacement of the existing façade. Custom-made aluminium pipes divide the façade into three sections, making the high-rise building an attractive feature of the cityscape. Spread over eleven floors with eight rooms per floor, the new Marmara Şişli offers three types of accommodation: Candy rooms, Capsule rooms and Wagon rooms. All bedrooms feature Autoban’s usual raw and contrasting materials, the ceilings bearing bold motifs on concrete. Taking cues from the Japanese-style capsule hotels, Autoban designed 6,5 m2 rooms for the mezzanine floor. These compact rooms are ideal for the lone traveler, and increase the hotel’s capacity to 104. To turn the lobby into a lively public area, an all-concrete bar is placed near the main entrance and the reception desk is unusually situated at a rather rear location. The overall result is 50’s modernist.

The Marmara Şişli Hotel