Even though the port city’s golden period came to an abrupt end in the 14th century due to a natural calamity, the city’s legendary grandeur has always inspired artists. This very narrative has been the inspiration behind the Port Muziris, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott International in Kochi, by studio HBA. The hotel is located very close to the Cochin International Airport.
STUDIO HBA
The Mumbai-based firm is a division of Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the world’s leading hospitality design firm, and carries HBA’s DNA in its daily practice. It specializes in servicing an international client base with smaller fee budgets and caters to local hoteliers and developers to deliver cutting-edge design solutions. The young, energetic, research-based design practice collaborates closely with clients and stakeholders to complete projects that meet exacting budget demands and brand requirements within limited timeframes. The firm’s project resume includes hotels, resorts, private residences, show flats, restaurants, spas, clubs and corporate offices. The practice crafts a tailored approach to each project, enabling the firm to be a single-source hospitality provider with services including interior design, architecture, art consultation, lighting design, graphic design, and FF&E procurement, allowing clients to choose integrated comprehensive services or from a la cart menu of disciplines.
FACT FILE
PROJECT NAME: PORT MUZIRIS, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL
LOCATION: KOCHI, INDIA
ARCHITECTURE FIRM: STUDIO HBA
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