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Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island
Design: Aukett Fitzroy Robinson

A multi-layered, multi-dimensional lighting sculpture hovers over the lobby of the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island.

Composed of linear, copper-coloured components suspended at varying heights, it is a contemporary take on the traditional chandelier, explained Anne Kuzyk, head of interiors at Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, the company responsible for the architecture and interiors of the Radisson Blu and its sister Park Inn property.

A smaller version of this ‘contemporary chandelier’ hangs above the check-in counter. Like its more sizeable counterpart, the underside of the structure is mirrored. “The idea is to reflect the views of the island back into the space,” Kuzyk pointed out.

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This idea, of bringing the outside in, is a cornerstone of the overall design. Barriers between the indoors and outdoors have been systematically broken down, with an emphasis on inviting natural light and panoramic views deep into the interior.

With mangrove-covered sandbanks, the grassy expanse of the Links golf course, and the unending blue of the Arabian Gulf all to be found on the hotel’s doorstep, Kuzyk had a rich palette of natural influences to draw upon.

So, in Business Class rooms, a textured headboard made out of beige plaster mimics the motion of sand dunes. The room’s colour palette is inspired by the sunset, and by the continually-shifting colour of the sand. “We’ve used all very natural influences, but in a very contemporary way.”

Another striking feature of the interior is its refusal to shy from colour. From walls and floors to bed covers and accessories, spaces are infused with vibrant hues. “People look better in colour and so do designs,” Kuzyk maintained.