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of the radical architectural remodelling, of the laborious recovery
of an important texture of signs and memories, and of the admirable
intervention of interior design, architect Michael Bonan,
a young, Florentine professional, well-known on an international level
and director of many extraordinary hotel projects, has given life
to a sophisticated and timeless play on the classic. JK Place
does not in fact seem to be a hotel. Buried in a comfortable bergère
in the lounge, where differing stylistic philosophies join together
harmoniously, a Charles X fireplace and objects from the 1970's, a
large neoclassical bookcase, animalier armchairs, 1950's lamps, a
rigorous play on black and white, - the pale-coloured, wooden caisson
ornamented with delicate grotesque figures was saved on the upper
floors - thoughts run to Albany, legendary London residence, and to
one of its most famous inhabitants, David Hicks, society decorator
par excellence during the 1960's and 1970's and irreproachable experimenter
in a new, superb decorative figure. But the surprises don't
end here. Reception is in a splendid library of geometrical
black woodwork, again masculine in tone, engrossing, perhaps inspired
by the 16th century Long Gallery of Ham House, aristocratic British
country residence. Breakfast may be eaten in what was once the internal
courtyard of the original building, now covered with a glass structure
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The four Junior Suites positioned on the four floors each have a view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and are distinguished by shades of grey melted with a cream colour. Three of these suites have a splendid Louis XV fireplace. The only terrace is located on the façade of the building and is in the Master Room. The other three J.K. Classic Double Rooms have a more intimate atmosphere and are decorated with woodwork and softer colours. Every room is furnished with high-tech comforts which crown the stylistic harmony. The four grand Deluxe Double Rooms are positioned on two floors and are of parquet bisque. To complete the make-up of J.K. Place, there are seven Superior Rooms and the Penthouse which is actually an apartment on the roof of the city. |
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