The existing 250 year old Grade 2 listed restaurant and bar with boutique hotel above is a combination of old Tudor style and Edwardian styles.
Global Design & Architecture Design Awards 2023
Second Award | Interior (Hospitality) (Built)
Project Name: Funky Monk Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
Category: Built
Studio Name: Tone Interiors
Design Team: Manong Lewis, Kiara Jefferies
Area: Essex & London , United Kingdom
Year: 2022
Location: Essex
Consultants: N/A
Photography Credits: Nathan Jones Photography
Render Credits: N/A
Other Credits: Bespoke Joinery – W J Carpentry
The architectural fabric of the building had to be preserved while being totally refurbished throughout in order to bring it into the Twenty First Century.
Architectural and layout features had to be retained due to the Listed status of the building, but the finishes, features and furnishings needed to become luxurious and sumptuous providing a memorable experience for the new visitors.
The client wanted an alluring and sensual design, juxtaposing the old and new with emphasis on touch. For example: the fabrics and finishes needed to be tactile, and also the two building styles within the same floor needed to become cohesive and link together in a flow of spaces. This cohesion of design needed to run through not just the 9 hotel suites but also the open plan restaurant and bar.
