Gem Forest Hotel Nairobi MGallery | Sundukovy Sisters (S+S) Interior Design Studio

Premium boutique hotel – the mythical jewel in the crown of an urban forest. We brought the forest inside even more with a sky-lit atrium space, filling it with water and large banana trees. An open-air bar extends into the building. Glass partitions can be folded in good weather to allow air into the hotel. A dramatic design combining glass transparency, iridescence, greenery and cutting edge technology unfold around the bar to shape an enchanting aquatic dream.

Reception and bar counters are made of transparent glass bricks – prisms with a mirror surface, which cause a “wow” effect. Soft-touch and comfort are introduced through upholstery of intense, vibrant colours on furniture with smooth and curvy lines.

In guest rooms, the atmosphere here is even more welcoming and soothing. Precious gem­stone coloured furniture stands out on the warm white background of surrounding walls. A specially designed system of prisms and spotlights behind the headboard gives off a magical effect on walls. A coloured stripe of glass in the bathroom wall continues the interplay of light, changing the room atmosphere throughout the day. The glass is transparent on one side and frosted on the other, ensuring privacy.

The swimming pool area invites guests to submerse in the cool waters in the daytime, making use of the deck chairs placed directly in the pool. This, while observing mesmerizing effects of water glowing on the floor surface through a glass sidewall. ln the evening, the bar turns into the point of attraction. Artistic pieces and illuminated green plants frame the pool and create an unusual atmosphere of intimacy and comfort for events here, with light installations causing unexpected effects on the water surface.