JOI-Design’s Synergetic Success

Rock-n-roll Moxy meets chilled-out Residence Inn
in Munich’s trendy Werksviertel quarter

 
Moxy Munich trifft Residence Inn Werksviertel
 

All photos: Christian Kretschmar for JOI-Design

 
 

(London, 3 March 2020) Opposites attract. In Munich, neon pink and taupe now go hand-in-hand. Following their successful cooperation on the dual-branded Moxy and Residence Inn property in Frankfurt, Swiss operator SV Group called on JOI-Design again to interpret this model for its Plaza development in Werksviertel, Munich’s former factory district. The high-energy Moxy hotel is as much a contrast as it is a complement to the extended-stay apartments next door.

Mountains are calling
It´s time for a ride – this is the vibe in the lobby of Munich’s newest Moxy hotel. For decades, the large German manufacturer Zündapp produced motorcycles from its plant in the Munich-Ostbahnhof quarter. Vehicle parts, skid marks and work tools become part of the public area’s design. “The motto in the lobby is ‘a motorcycle trip into the mountains'", explains Barbara Wiethoff, project manager, JOI-Design. Take a deep breath, lean back and follow the call of the Alpine range.

 
Moxy Munich Werksviertel
 

Furniture, accessories and lighting designs draw inspiration from the nearby mountains,
while exposed ventilation pipes and visible cables create a bold and vibrant industrial chic in the lounge-like lobby and bedrooms. Reinforced metal mesh equipped with hooks replace the conventional wardrobe: after all, it’s only a stopover. The guest rooms’ light brown and grey palette encourages bikers to dream about the freedom of riding alongside rock formations and charming mountain passes. The room is the start of their adventure, fuelling their adrenaline to start the day with a life-affirming attitude.

 
Moxy Munich Werksviertel
 

Quiet design details
In comparison, the Residence Inn invites guests to linger in the Plaza. Business and private travellers alike are welcome to escape the hectic pace of the city. Elegant, straightforward design and a home-like atmosphere embrace them from the first step. Silvery colours create a light and delicate ambience in this peaceful haven away from the city’s hustle and bustle. The interior designers created a calm, relaxed atmosphere with warm timber nuances and muted beige tones.
 
Residence Inn Munich
 

The guest rooms provide restful support with their restrained, clean-lined interiors in a muted, tone-on-tone palette. Everything business travellers need to feel cared for and comfortable can be easily found within the large room zoned for a kitchenette, a work area and a cosy space for relaxation. The lobby, similar to the Moxy, is designed as a lounge with occasional events to entertain guests. And for when travellers feel “it’s time for a ride”, they can simply plunge into the urban life of the Werksviertel or stroll a few steps over to the Moxy.
 
 

About JOI-Design
JOI-Design is a leading European interior design studio with more than 35 years of experience in hospitality design and over 500 hotel projects in Germany and abroad. Our focus is on the development of exclusive, design-focussed concepts for the international hotel industry, serviced apartments, cruise ships and next-generation workspaces for high-style commerical offices.
The multidisciplinary creatives from our studios in Germany and India comprise experienced interior designers, architects, engineers, graphic designers and product designers. These specialists work as a team to tailor one-of-a-kind spaces relevant for society today, places that respond to the ever-changing needs of daily life for different target markets.

Extract from our current project list:
AUTOGRAPH Tegernsee, Germany · FALKENSTEINER Resort Bolzano, Italy · HYATT PLACE - The Circle Zurich Airport, Switzerland · SHERATON & MARRIOTT Frankfurt Airport, Germany · STAY KOOOOK Bern, Switzerland · MOXY Budapest, Hungary · Hotel VIERJAHRESZEITEN Iserlohn, Germany · CAPRI BY FRASER Leipzig, Germany · A-ROSA Cruise Ship · FLEMING'S SELECTION Hamburg, Germany · HILTON Munich Airport, Germany · LINDNER ME & ALL Kiel, Germany · CONGRESS CENTER Hamburg, Germany · OLYMPUS European Headquarters Hamburg, Germany · LUFTHANSA Conference Hotel Seeheim, Germany · VIVANTA Bangalore, India · TAJ HOTEL Holiday Village Goa, India · COURTYARD by MARRIOTT Baku, Azerbaijan · Development of two new brands for MPC MICRO LIVING, Germany.

Extract from our completed list:
FRASER SUITES Hamburg, Germany · DER ÖSCHBERGHOF Donaueschingen, Germany · LE MÉRIDIEN Hamburg & Munich, Germany · MARRIOTT Munich, Germany· Reichshof CURIO BY HILTON Hamburg, Germany · THE RITZ CARLTON Wolfsburg, Germany · JW MARRIOTT Cannes, France · MERCEDES-BENZ Suites London, UK · MERCEDES-BENZ Suites Singapore · MS EUROPA 2 Cruise Ship Suites · STEIGENBERGER Grandhotel Davos, Switzerland· PULLMAN Paris Bery, France · HILTON Frankfurt Airport, Germany · HYATT PLACE Frankfurt, Germany · MOXY &RESIDENCE INN Frankfurt & Munich, Germany · AC BY MARRIOTT Innsbruck, Austria · HAPIMAG Resort Venice, Italy · LINDNER Resort Mallorca, Spain · LE CLERVAUX Boutique Hotel Clerf, Luxembourg · GINGER Goa, India.

For more information and high-res photos, please contact:
Alicia Sheber +44 (0)79.8248.1987 alicia@read-thread.com
Jacqueline Kaule +49 (0)40 68 94 21 60 kaule@JOI-Design.com
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