Located within a former paper mill built in 1836 – and now accompanied by a range of shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and nightlife options – the hotel pays homage to the spirit of the Dadaists through its design, courtesy of Erik Nissen Johansen of Stylt Trampoli.
During a resurgence of the movement in the 1990s and early 2000s, the paper mill was used by artists and creative spirits, becoming a cultural centre for parties, art exhibitions and live performances. Honouring the building’s history, the façade remains as it was over 100 years ago, while inside, towering original concrete columns are artfully illuminated and adorned with greenery.
Historical features are augmented with warm hues, rich textures and bespoke furniture. The Home Bar & Lounge features glass brick support structures and a lava stone bar top, as well as a mixture of ceramic and concrete tiles that take inspiration from the façade’s materials. Just as Dadaists experimented with different artistic media, Johansen has layered materials and used bold colour combinations throughout.
