Interior Designer Pierre-Yves Rochon on Reimagining Four Seasons Doha

Renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon speaks to Elite Traveler following the conclusion of his latest project in Doha.

Pierre-Yves Rochon is one of the world’s most foremost interior designers specializing in luxury hotels. The Frenchman has won multiple awards and has been entrusted with major projects at Four Seasons George V in Paris, The Savoy in London and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. His latest project saw him head to Qatar to freshen up the expansive Four Seasons Hotel Doha. Here, he speaks to Elite Traveler about his work on the extensive redesign.

What aspects drew you to the Four Seasons Hotel Doha project?

I have worked with Four Seasons on a number of projects in the past, from the iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris to Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, and I remain very familiar with the brand. I greatly admire Four Seasons Hotel Doha’s existing building and its distinct architecture, and so I wanted to further enhance the guest experience by bringing in modest renovations to subtly influence the overall redesign of the hotel. My aim was to continue to pay homage to its Middle Eastern influences whilst imparting a refreshed atmosphere.

Doha is a fascinating place. How did you pay homage to the story and traditions of the city in your design scheme?

As mentioned above, it was imperative that we kept aspects of the building’s subtle nods to its Qatari heritage, and also introduce updated versions of these in the redesign. For example, discreet mother-of-pearl inlays can be seen in the bookcases and bathrooms of the redesigned guestrooms and suites. In the new Seasons Tea Lounge, the marbled floors have been layered with a pattern reflective of zellige, Islamic mosaic tilework, finished with openwork tea tables and oriental sofas adorned with silk cushions and cashmere patterned fabrics. As well as its traditions and heritage, Doha itself is a unique city where man and nature collide; in Doha, the sea, sky and sand meet on the edge of a cosmopolis. To reflect this distinctive scenery, a series of beiges and blues ranging from pale to rich were implemented in the rooms, and in the public spaces, verdant colors which echo the presence of thriving nature.


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