Jutting by a leafy inexperienced patch of the Parque de la Luz part of Chapultepec Park in Mexico Metropolis, the enduring Torre Virreyes construction is house to the brand new Alexander Lodge, a refined trendy respite from the bustling environment.
Named after Alejandro Magno, Alexander III of Macedon, this city landmark lies within the upscale Lomas Virreyes neighbourhood, which was developed as a ‘Backyard Metropolis’. The five-star resort, a member of The Main Lodges of the World, presents a heliport and a direct-access elevator throughout the constructing.
Alexander Lodge, Mexico Metropolis
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The 26 light-filled suites really feel extra like personal residences, and are conceived by architect Daniel Álvarez, whose design options floor-to-ceiling home windows, darkish ebony woods, uncommon marble and meticulous Italian craftsmanship. ‘The concept was to create an idea for a really high-level resort. The purchasers needed the perfect and most luxurious resort within the nation,’ Álvarez feedback.
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Created in collaboration with Linda Masri and Lorena Cherem of Ambia Studio Inside Design, the general public areas and suites mix earthy colors with Mexican parts and the calming affect of calcite blue marble.
‘The inside design has a European soul with a Mexican accent,’ shares Masri. ‘That includes Italian furnishings of the very best high quality, largely from Poltrona Frau.’ Rimadesio was used for shelving and closets; Villeroy & Boch tableware; Riedel glassware; facilities from Byredo; Matouk bathrobes; and 1,200-thread rely mattress linens. ‘Each final sq. centimetre was designed with yacht-like precision,’ provides Álvarez.
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Whereas searching for to create an immersive setting that transcends conventional resort experiences, the duo regarded to luxurious and class as the first inspiration for the interiors. ‘We concentrate on remodeling residing areas into personalised sanctuaries, mixing performance with aesthetic enchantment,’ says Cherem. ‘Luxurious isn’t just a function however a philosophy.’
Specializing in the opulence of supplies like marble, silver, crystal, gold and leather-based, the design duo aimed to create an environment of timeless class and class. ‘Using marble provides a way of grandeur and permanence, whereas silver and gold accents herald heat and a contact of regal splendour,’ notes Masri.
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Underneath the course of chef Gabriela Ruiz, that theme continues on the oval-shaped caviar bar. Right here, you possibly can dine on a collection of Petrossian caviar from Ossetra Imperial and Beluga. For the final word pairing, strive the home Alexander Martini concocted by mixologist Mica Rosseau with Gin Harris infused with sugar kelp, dry vermouth, and olive juice, served alongside a Kumamoto Oyster topped with Baeri caviar.
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Different partaking pursuits on supply across the property embrace viewing the everlasting black-and-white photographic assortment from seven Mexican artists, captured between 1987 and 2023. Titled ‘Magnificence and Enduring Mirages’, it was curated by Nicole Badín Sucar.
The works on show weave by completely different photographic strategies whereas exploring youth, magnificence, and expressions of vitality, and supply a complementary contact to the general design aesthetic of the resort.
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(Picture credit score: Courtesy of Alexander Lodge)
Alexander Lodge is positioned at Bosque de Chapultepec, Lomas – Virreyes, Pedregal 24, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico Metropolis, alexanderhotel.mx
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