Ester Bruzkus and Patrick Batek developed the new vision for the AZIMUT international chain of hotels. Remaining true to their high aspirations and to their restrained style, the architects have created a series of modern and charming three-star-plus hotels with a warm yet unpretentious atmosphere.
Azimut St. Petersburg was created in an 18-story high-rise building built in 1967 on the banks of the River Fontanka. Here Bruzkus Batek’s new concept was implemented storey by storey, respecting the architecture of this, the first skyscraper in the city. The station-like aspect of the entrance area posed a particular challenge, but here the idea of the "living lobby" proved to be ideal, providing designated areas for sitting, working and relaxing even for large numbers of guests – in high-season up to 2000 people per day – using furniture and lighting designed by Bruzkus Batek. The highlights of the lobby are the typical Azimut gold-coloured reception block and the eye-catching signage installations that show the way to the reception, restaurant or bar.
The decor of the rooms follows on from the “smart-concept” developed by the architects: to use limited space in a highly functional way. Guests are welcomed by modern rooms with all the comfort to be expected from a hotel. A particular highlight of Azimut St. Petersburg is set by the city itself: guests can enjoy fantastic views of sights such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, Trinity Cathedral and the Mariinsky Theatre.
The ten conference rooms, equipped with the latest technology, also offer guests a magnificent view of the city. Here the warm Azimut Hotel tones reappear in the pale oak wall panels, alongside colours such as white and warm gray accompanied by a palette of typical Azimut reds.
Ester Bruzkus and Patrick Batek have crowned their new vision for the Azimut St. Petersburg building with the Skybar, a separate bar for locals and for hotel guests, a welcoming element in the city’s night-time and urban scene.
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