GEM FOREST HOTEL NAIROBI GALLERY Nairobi, Kenya—— By S+S team （Sundukovy Sisters)

Opening date: 2022-2023

Area: 2383 m2

Have you ever known that …

Nairobi got its name from a Maasai phrase meaning “cool water”, referring to the river, which flows through the city. It takes the shape of streams and cascades running through Karura, the largest preserved forest in the country, home to treasures of Kenyan fauna and flora, encircling MGallery Gigiri.

The surrounding nature and the owners’ precious gemstone business were inspiration keys that shaped the interiors of a premium boutique hotel – the mythical jewel in the crown of an urban forest.

Reflection in Our Design

The forest almost streams into the contemporary see-through and asymmetric crystalline building through a lush green entrance – a smooth transition point from the outside in. Gems, crystals, greenery, light, and water are central components in this elegant aquatic forest metaphor.

Organic, geometrical shapes and colors are placed in the lobby, referencing jewels, presented on a minimalistic background of light grey walls. Light is reflected and diffracted through glass walls and elements with dichroic film, which defines the refraction of color and causes an ever-changing game of light while adding an unexpected artistic feel.

We brought the forest inside even more with a sky-lit atrium space, filling it with water and large banana trees. An open-air bar extends into the building. Glass partitions can be folded in good weather to allow air into the hotel. A dramatic design combining glass transparency, iridescence, greenery, and cutting-edge technology unfolds around the bar to shape an enchanting aquatic dream.

Reception and bar counters are made of transparent glass bricks – prisms with a mirror surface, which cause a “wow” effect. Soft touch and comfort are introduced through upholstery of intense, vibrant colors on furniture with smooth and curvy lines.

In guest rooms of the GEM FOREST HOTEL, the atmosphere here is even more welcoming and soothing. Precious stone-colored furniture stands out on the warm white background of surrounding walls. A specially designed system of prisms and spotlights behind the headboard gives off a magical effect on the walls. A colored stripe of glass in the bathroom wall continues the interplay of light, changing the room’s atmosphere throughout the day. The glass is transparent on one side and frosted on the other, ensuring privacy.

The swimming pool area invites guests to submerse in the cool waters in the daytime, making use of the deck chairs placed directly in the pool. This is while observing the mesmerizing effects of water glowing on the floor surface through a glass sidewall. ln the evening, the bar turns into the point of attraction. Artistic pieces and illuminated green plants frame the pool and create an unusual atmosphere of intimacy and comfort for events here, with light installations causing unexpected effects on the water’s surface.

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