Hyatt Regency, Ethiopia

Hyatt Regency in Ethiopia is a 5 star luxury hotel with modern amenities, contemporary design that includes elements of the location.

Designed by WA International, this multi faceted concept was inspiration by nature and in particular the more than 900 bird species found in Ethiopia. Bird colours & characteristic feather markings transcend conceptually into the interiors in a subtle and sophisticated approach.  The striking blue feathers of the national bird, the Turaco also endemic to Ethiopia became the feature colour in the public areas. Furthermore beaded Ethiopian jewelry, indigenous body painting adornment and traditional fabrics are woven into the concept and reflect in the interiors providing the guest with a unique experience.

With no one feature but rather a combination of the reception area space leading into the lobby lounge & into the tea lounge that best reflects this interwoven & layered concept. Design features include for artworks by local artists, reflective of Ethiopia, while upholstery fabrics take their inspiration from typical “TIBEB” fabrics and embroidery of traditional Ethiopian attire. Glass and metal chandeliers in the lobby lounge reference birds’ nests while the blue glass bird chandeliers in the reception are each made of 100 individual blue glass birds representing the Turaco,  the national bird of Ethiopia, this ties back into the projects concept.