Fameed Khalique has been called upon to source and provide outstanding material solutions from his curated collection of inspiring surfaces for a number of notable commercial projects worldwide. Working with the world’s leading interior designers and architects, materials from Fameed’s collections can be found across the globe in the most exciting retail spaces, hotels, bars and restaurants including the debut Penhaligon’s flagship store in Hong Kong, By Appointment VIP Shopping Lounge at Harrods, The Four Seasons Baku, Azerbaijan, and two of London’s hippest hotels, The Hoxton Hotel and the Ace Hotel, both situated in vibrant Shoreditch.The Ace Hotel, Shoreditch London
The Brief, To source a vegetable tanned nude leather that is very difficult to find, to be used throughout the hotel and restaurant to enhance the modern minimalist design scheme masterminded by Universal Design Studio. The public spaces were envisioned as an interactive hub for hotel guests as well as a destination for creatives in the local area.
The Solution, Fameed Khalique sourced eye-catching petrol blue leather that met the budget constraints to create the headboards in addition to high-quality chestnut brown leather to enhance the simple chair design with a luxurious finish, in keeping with the edgy urban design of the hotel.
The Ace Hotel, Shoreditch London
The Brief, To source a vegetable tanned nude leather that is very difficult to find, to be used throughout the hotel and restaurant to enhance the modern minimalist design scheme masterminded by Universal Design Studio. The public spaces were envisioned as an interactive hub for hotel guests as well as a destination for creatives in the local area.
The Solution, Fameed Khalique worked closely to provide specialist leather in an array of colours and finishes for the public spaces at the Ace London. The leather banquettes in Hoi Polloi stand out against the natural stone surfaces and Iroko timber wall panels creating an edgy aesthetic in the contemporary British take on the traditional brasserie. Additionally, leather was sourced for a number of different items of furniture including tables and chairs in meetings rooms, sofas in public spaces, and bar stools to create practical design highlights to meet the brief. Fameed worked directly with contacts at the world’s best tanneries to develop the exact colouration and finish to create the raw, ‘undone’ look demanded by the brief. The hands-on, collaborative approach adopted by Fameed Khalique and team alleviated the pressure on the design team resulting in a seamless sourcing process and a successful result.
The Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
The Brief, To create the feature lighting installations in the hotel’s Mirage bar, and provide unique wall coverings in the hotel’s restaurant, the Lexington Grill, to create a bold statement in luxury design, highlighting the grandeur of the hotel.
The Solution, Fameed Khalique worked with Hirsch Bedner Associates to source the copper mesh panels installed in the Lexington Grill and sourced a custom glass ball chandelier along with the mirrored glass ball walls in the Mirage Bar to provide the appearance of effervescent champagne bubbles achieving the element of glamour requested in the brief.
