Mercure Saransk Center | Sundukovy Sisters (S+S) Interior Design Studio

The hotel has split-level architecture. Every room has a different layout and different window levels, which is why we had to create an individual design for each room.

Throughout the hotel, we gave preference to natural materials and paints. We used a lot of wood in the finish and decorations, and chose pastel and green colors, the same as the museum, to emphasize the connection between the interior and the cultural heritage and history of the city.

To find some inspiration, we visited the museum of a famous artist, sculptor Stepan Erzia. He is famous for his wood sculptures. This is why we use this material a lot in our design: the Mercure brand panel in this hotel is made of wood; there is wooden furniture, panels with Mordovian patterns, and a light fixture made from a solid piece of wood. Local artist Andrey Kiryushkin created the wood sculptures based on our sketches.

Both modern architecture and folk art came together to form a single image of the new Mercure Saransk Center hotel. We were able to create an interior that is easy to understand and comfortable for today’s guests, but is also able to tell the story of the locale.