W Brisbane位於布里斯班北碼頭81號，將點亮布里斯班河前灘，爲CBD的西端帶來大膽的設計和俏皮的奢華。作爲布里斯班市20年開業的第一家五星級酒店，布里斯班W酒店的開業將標誌着標誌性W品牌重新進入澳大利亞。

　　Located at 81 North Quay, W Brisbane will light up the Brisbane River foreshore, bringing bold design and playful luxury to the western end of the CBD.The first five-star hotel to open in Brisbane City in 20 years, the opening of W Brisbane will mark the re-entry of the iconic W brand into Australia.

　　著名的澳大利亞室內設計師Nic Graham將他們的創新設計和定製傢俱帶到了W Brisbane。酒店以“夢河之境/ A River Dreaming”爲主題，在標誌性的布里斯班河畔享有頌歌，並與布里斯班着名的藝術區相連。

　　Renowned Australian interior design agency, Nic Graham & Associates have brought their innovative design and custom furnishings to W Brisbane. The hotel brings to life the theme of "A River Dreaming," an ode to its prime locale on the banks of the iconic Brisbane River and the visual connection to Brisbane's famed arts precinct.

　　從抵達酒店的那一刻起，客人就被酒店的感官環境所迎接。木材蘆葦的樓梯通往迎賓臺和起居室（W品牌在傳統的酒店大堂）。澳大利亞內陸地區的大地色調，沉積層，磨損邊緣和原始美景從抵達入口開始，並繼續貫穿酒店的公共空間。這些豐富多彩有機元素靈感自澳大利亞着名藝術家John Nicholson，Lucas Grogan和Reko Rennie藝術作品。

　　From the moment of arrival, guests are greeted by the hotel's sensory environment. A staircase of timber river reeds leads guests to the Welcome Desk and the Living Room (the W brand's take on the traditional hotel lobby). Earth tones, sedimentary layers, frayed edges and raw beauty associated with the Australian outback start from the arrival entrance and continue throughout the hotel's public spaces. These organic formations draw out bold and colourful artwork from celebrated Australian artists including John Nicholson, Lucas Grogan and Reko Rennie.

　　酒店的大堂是布里斯班W酒店的脈搏，在整個設計精美的地毯上展示了色彩的池塘，而布里斯班亞熱帶環境的植物和動物則與牆壁相呼應。吧檯檯面和正面的曲線形狀靈感來自附近的水磨懸崖，草坪邊緣廣闊的開放空間讓客人沉浸在對自然的創新詮釋中。

　　The hotel's Living Room, the pulse of the W scene in Brisbane, shows off pools of colour throughout intricately designed rugs while complementing walls echo the flora and fauna of Brisbane's sub-tropical environment. Benchtops and bar fronts are enhanced with forms inspired by curvilinear shapes and nearby water-worn clifftops. Blade grass border the expansive open space to immerse guests in an innovative interpretation of nature.

　　W Brisbane酒店擁有312間客房，包括29間套房，兩間Wow套房和Extreme Wow套房（W品牌對總統套房的現代詮釋），均可欣賞布里斯班河的景色以及最新的科技和娛樂設施。

　　W Brisbane will offer 312 stylish guestrooms, including 29 suites, two Wow Suites and the Extreme Wow Suite (the brand’s modern interpretation of a Presidential Suite) all showcasing views of the Brisbane Riverand the latest in technology and entertainment.

　　房間突出的特點是白色的牆壁，靈感來自於傳統“昆士蘭人”住宅上的VJ牆板；俏皮向澳大利亞人點頭致意，還有10加侖桶的“內陸浴體驗”。在第33層的倒數第二ExtremeWow套房展示了從河流到山脈的無限全景。

　　The rooms prominently feature a white wall inspired by VJ wall panels found on traditional 'Queenslander' homes; a cheeky nod to Australiana throughout and a 10-gallon drum "outback bath experience." The penultimate Extreme Wow Suite on Level 33 showcases a limitless panoramic vista from the river to the mountains and beyond.

　　W Brisbane展示了三個不同的場地，以吸引人們對雞尾酒和美食的興趣。Three Blue Ducks，是布里斯班的招牌餐廳，也是昆士蘭的第一家餐廳，將布里斯班充滿活力而悠閒的文化與The Ducks傳奇圍場融爲一體。客人可以享用新鮮的時令菜單，將自家的靈感融入每道菜餚中。

　　W Brisbane showcases three distinct venues to tempt the appetite for cocktails and cuisine. Three Blue Ducks, W Brisbane's signature restaurant and a first for Queensland, mixes Brisbane's vibrant yet laidback culture with The Ducks legendary paddock to plate ethos. Guests can expect a fresh and seasonal menu, infusing home-grown inspiration into every dish.

　　大堂吧從寧靜的白天休息室演變成晚上的迷人雞尾酒吧，客人可以品嚐Liquid Curator的啜飲者，他們將在每週晚上混合各種手工製作的雞尾酒。客人可以在WETDeck屋頂酒吧的池畔放鬆身心，享受時尚的日光躺椅。游泳池的閃閃發光的表面反映了馬賽克的瓷磚，讓人聯想到棕櫚葉的陰影。

　　Living Room Bar evolves from a serene daytime lounge to a glam cocktail bar by night where guests can savour sips from the Liquid Curator who will be mixing up an array of handcrafted cocktails every night of the week. Guests can make a splash poolside at the WET Deck rooftop bar as they soak up the heat on stylish sun lounges. The pool's sparkling surface reflects a mosaic of tiles reminiscent of the shadows cast by palm fronds. Day or night, guests can revel in Queensland's supreme riverside views with curated cocktails, Champagne, live DJs and Aussie barbeque fare.

　　在酒店的AWAY水療中心，客人可以享受崇高的按摩，在澳大利亞最大的沙龍準備髮型，布里斯班的第一個Edwards And Co面部護理或快速修復。水療中心的休閒艙，活力池，體驗式淋浴和鹽吸入室將讓客人感到煥發活力。客人可以使用TechnoGym的最新設備，在超現代的FIT健身房全天24小時保持健康。

　　At the hotel’s AWAY Spa, guests can detox with a sublime massage, get a salon ready hair-do at Australia’s largest hair movement, Brisbane’s first Edwards And Co, a mani and pedi, facial or quick fixes.The spa’s relaxation pods, vitality pools, experience showers and salt inhalation chambers will leave guests feeling rejuvenated. Guests can keep fit 24 hours a day in the ultra-modern FIT gym with the latest equipment by TechnoGym.

　　很快成爲婚禮和其他特殊場合令人垂涎的場所，W布里斯班佔地約1,100平方米的活動空間和會議室，將配備世界一流的視聽設施，爲舉辦世界級活動奠定基礎。

　　Soon to be a coveted venue for weddings and other special occasions, W Brisbane covers approximately 1,100 square metres of event space and meeting rooms, which will be fully equipped with world class audio-visual facilities to set the stage for electric world class events.

　　以下內容來自Yellowtrace對設計師Nic Graham的採訪：

　　The following is from Yellowtrace's interview with designer Nic Graham:

　　當我們向大多數室內設計師詢問他們的夢想項目時，酒店都處於大多數人願望清單的首位，至少可以說明酒店設計既複雜又具有挑戰性。這些項目需要將酒店和住宅，甚至零售元素穩定地結合起來，他們需要支持隱居時刻和劇院元素。

　　When I ask most interior designers about their dream project, most put hotels at the top of their wish list. But designing hotels is complex and challenging, to say the least. These projects require a steady combination of hospitality and residential, even retail elements, they need to support moments of seclusion and elements of theatre.

　　作爲第一家抵達布里斯班中央商務區20年來的五星級酒店，這家位於萬豪國際酒店的酒店標誌着標誌性W品牌重新進入澳大利亞。下面我們來解開Nic爲布里斯班設計的方法，包括大視野和小細節，公共空間和內部聖殿，以及他創建順序和一致的設計之旅。

　　As the first five-star hotel to arrive in Brisbane CBD in 20 years, this hotel from the Marriott International stable marks the re-entry of the iconic W brand into Australia. In partnership with Kohler, we unpack Nic’s design approach for W Brisbane including the big vision and the small details, public spaces and inner sanctums alike, and his approach to creating a sequential and congruent design journey.

　　Yell：您能告訴我們這個項目是如何產生的嗎？從開始到完成需要多長時間？是什麼讓這家酒店與您迄今爲止設計的其他酒店區別開來？

　　Hi Nic, can you tell us about how this project came about? How long did it take from inception to completion? And what set this hotel apart from others you’ve designed so far?

　　Nic：自從香港W酒店以來，我與喜達屋和萬豪酒店建立了長達10年的長期合作關係。自2008年以來，我們還設計了W吉隆坡和雅加達。我們花了大約2年的時間才完成了這個項目的定位。很高興有機會將這個國際品牌編織和澳大利亞的敘述融入到設計和現代文化中。

　　The W Brisbane came about after a long-standing relationship with Starwood and Marriot spanning over 10 years, since the W Hong Kong. Since 2008, we also worked on W Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. It took about 2 years to complete our role on this project. We were excited about the opportunity to weave and Australian narrative into this international brand that is so focussed on design and modern culture.

　　Yell：您能帶我們瞭解設計布里斯班W酒店內部的創作過程嗎？您對此項目的設計願景是什麼？

　　Could you take us through your creative process of designing the interiors of W Hotel in Brisbane? What was your design vision for this project?

　　Nic：每個項目都始於一個由W 品牌協議指導的詳細敘述。基於位置解決關鍵DNA接觸點，我們需要展示如何通過圖像和草圖傳遞每個故事。由於建築物的快速建設和服務協調至關重要，因此樓層規劃總是緊迫的。這個項目的關鍵故事是“A River Dreaming”，這是布里斯班河的土著敘事。我們還利用布里斯班的歷史，文化和關鍵社交方面，支持品牌目標，提供從食品和飲料到客人住宿的引人入勝的酒店體驗。我們觸及了河流以及對景觀，洪水，昆士蘭遺產，植物羣，動物羣，澳大利亞和布里斯維加斯的影響。

　　Each project always starts with a detailed narrative that is guided by the W Brand protocol. Key DNA touch points are addressed based on location, and we needed to show how each of the stories would be delivered through image boards and sketches. The floor planning is always urgent as the building had fast-tracked construction and services coordination is paramount. Key stories for this project was ‘A River Dreaming’, an indigenous-based narrative of the Brisbane river. We also tapped into Brisbane’s history, culture and key social aspects that support the brand goals of providing an engaging hotel experience from, Food and Beverage through to guest stay. We touched on the river and the effects on the landscape, the floods, the Queenslander heritage, flora, fauna, Australiana and Brisvegas.

　　Yell：您在酒店內有最喜歡的空間嗎？或者你喜歡這個項目的其他任何東西？

　　Do you have a favourite space within the hotel? Or anything else in particular that you love about this project?

　　Nic：我喜歡泳池區以及我們如何將地下空間變成一個很酷的設計師洞穴。房間都非常有趣，我們爲我們在其中創造的設計元素感到自豪。客戶非常支持夢幻般的浴室，圓形衣櫃和迷你吧。 Ewow套房是一個令人驚歎的 - 我們習慣使用大膽的顏色和圖形，以及深色地板、鏡面天花和迷你功能的驚人空間。在開幕派對上，The Veronicas近距離和個性化地向一小羣客人播放，看到它以這種方式使用真是太酷了 - 不僅僅是作爲升級的客房。我也非常喜歡餐廳裏的剋制 - 這背後的原始想法是昆士蘭人的廚房桌子，因此是木質鑲板，配有低調的配件，營造出更有形，更溫暖的美感。

　　I love the pool area and how we transformed and underground space into a cool designer cave. The rooms are all very interesting and we are proud of the design elements we have created in them. The client was so supportive of the fantastic bathrooms, circular wardrobes and key minibars. The Ewow Suite is s a stunner – our customary use of bold colour and graphic, along with dark floors and mirrored ceilings is an amazing space for mini functions. At the opening party, The Veronicas played to a small group of guests up close and personal, and it was so cool to see it being used in that way – not just as an upgraded guestroom. I love the restraint in the restaurant too – the original thought behind this was a kitchen table in a Queenslander, hence the timber panelling, with downplayed accessories that create a more tangible, warmer aesthetic.

　　Yell：將這個項目變爲現實最具挑戰性的方面是什麼？

　　What was the most challenging aspect of bringing this project to life?

　　Nic：在任何酒店項目中，最大的挑戰始終是預算和時間安排。周到的設計對我們來說很自然，但我們始終要保持開放的態度和靈活的方法。今天的建築市場非常苛刻，澳大利亞的建築價格昂貴，但質量和標準都很高。因此，考慮到當地高昂的材料和勞動力成本，我們在澳大利亞與亞洲的設計略有不同。

　　In any Hotel project, the biggest challenge is always budget and timing. Thoughtful design comes naturally to us, but we always have to remain open minded and flexible in our approach. Today’s building market is very demanding, and construction in Australia is expensive, but of high quality and standard. We therefore design a little differently in Australia as opposed to Asia, by being mindful of the high local cost of materials and labour.

　　Yell：在設計的哪個階段，您是否開始考慮傢俱選擇，燈具，浴室配件/衛生潔具，藝術品以及構成內飾的無數其他物品？

　　At what stage of the design did you start thinking about things like furniture selections, lighting, bathroom fittings/ sanitary ware, artwork and countless other items that make up the interior?

　　Nic：我們的概念階段總是全面考慮到最終產品。我們在草圖計劃階段的內部3D渲染始終包括關於藝術品和配件的想法和概念。從第一天起，傢俱成爲概念的一部分，90％是定製設計。

　　Our concept phase is always well rounded with the end product in mind. Our in-house 3D rendering in sketch plan stage always includes ideas and concepts on artwork and accessories. From day one furniture forms part of the concept as 90 percent is custom designed.

　　Yell：設計酒店非常重要，可以提供與公共空間的第一印象一致（或有意識地對比）的體驗，一直到酒店的內部密室，如客房和浴室。您是如何在這個項目中創建順序和一致的設計之旅的？

　　There is immense importance being placed on design hotels to deliver an experience that’s either consistent (or deliberately contrasting) between first impressions of the public spaces, all the way through to the inner sanctum of the hotel, like its guest bedrooms and bathrooms. How did you go about creating a sequential and congruent design journey in this project?

　　Nic：我們的敘述引導我們完成設計之旅。我們想要一些鏈接的關鍵元素，但是使大廳空間與房間不同同樣重要。 W是一個多層次的品牌......大型的公共空間和私密空間是平衡的。圖形，材料和顏色是相互關聯的，但沒有重複，以使客人覺得它是一種W體驗 - 不同於任何其他品牌，它喜歡突破界限。整個酒店都有許多不同的故事。

　　Our narrative guided us through that design journey. We wanted to have some key elements that are linked, but it’s just as important to make the lobby spaces different to the rooms. W is a multi-layered brand… large public gestures and private intimate spaces are balanced. Graphics, materiality and colours are linked but not repeated to make a guest feel like it’s a W experience – unlike any other brand, it enjoys to push boundaries. There are many different stories told throughout this hotel.

　　Yell：一般來說，在酒店項目上工作最喜歡什麼？根據您的經驗，您認爲什麼才能成爲一家好酒店？

　　What do you love the most about working on hotel projects in general? And in your experience, what do you think makes a good hotel?

　　Nic：我喜歡可以通過酒店設計來探索的故事。通常鼓勵大製作和大膽的飾面。與我們合作的品牌喜歡探索和突破界限。我們的利基往往是現代和大膽的，不再是極簡主義的米色！然而，當我去度假時，我也喜歡其他品牌的剋制。

　　I love the narratives that can be explored with Hotel design. Big gestures and bold finishes are usually encouraged. The brands we work with love the explore and push boundaries. Our niche tends to be contemporary and bold. No more minimalist beige! And yet I love the restraint of other brands too when I go on holidays.