Blake酒店，以耶魯第一位女畢業生名字命名-設計風向

美國HVS設計工作室和總部位於倫敦的Alexander Waterworth Interiors合作設計了這座靠近耶魯大學的酒店，這裏的科技繁榮引發了一係列的酒店項目。Blake酒店於2019年1月開業，位於康涅狄格州紐黑文鬧市區一條熙熙攘攘的街道上，距離常青藤聯盟大學隻有幾步之遙。

American studio HVS Design and London-based Alexander Waterworth Interiors have collaborated on this hotel close to Yale University, where a tech boom is resulting in a wave of hospitality projects.The Blake Hotel opened in January 2019, steps away from the Ivy League university, in a buzzing downtown corridor of New Haven, Connecticut.

Blake酒店以耶魯大學第一位女畢業生Alice Blake的名字命名，旨在成為一家注重設計、以烹飪為重點的常住酒店。

Named after Yale’s first female graduate, Alice Blake, The Blake Hotel is intended as a design-conscious, extended-stay hotel with a culinary focus.

大堂詮釋了傳統新英格蘭美學的“微妙的複雜性”，同時在設計中平衡了自然和工業。精致的木製品和皮革裝飾配有混凝土地板和黑色鋼質裝飾。天然材料和深層紋理與強大的工業元素形成對比，創造了一種結構嚴謹的平衡。這種動態為設計注入活力，同時又不失整體舒適感和溫暖感。

The lobby interprets the “subtle sophistication” of traditional New England aesthetic, while balancing cues to nature and industry in its design. Refined woodwork and leather upholstery accompany concrete flooring and blackened steel accents.”Natural materials and deep textures contrast strong industrial elements, creating a carefully structured struggle for balance,” said HVS Design. “This kinetic aspect energises the design without losing the overall sense of comfort and warmth.”

房間中央的雙麵壁爐使大堂成為一個聚會場所，鼓勵客人和當地人在閑暇時逗留。滾動的圖書館書架上堆滿了書籍和收藏品，還有向紐黑文曆史致敬的藝術品和照片。24小時迷你市場取代了單獨的客房迷你酒吧，取而代之的是當地小吃、預製餐點和禮品。

A two-sided fireplace in the centre of the room asserts the lobby as a gathering place, encouraging guests and locals to linger at their leisure.Rolling library shelves are stacked with books and collectibles, with artwork and photography that nods to New Haven’s history. Instead of individual guest room minibars, a 24-hour mini-market occupies the space with local snacks, pre-made meals, and gifts.

在108個房間中，鮮明的白色牆壁與鏽跡斑斑的天鵝絨座椅和長毛絨床頭板形成鮮明對比。原料和工業材料的相互作用與深色胡桃木和紅木家具以及金屬配飾相呼應。套房和客房均設有儲備充足的小廚房，鼓勵客人長期入住。

In each of the 108 rooms, stark white walls are contrasted by rust-coloured velvet seating and plush headboards with wide channel stitching.The interplay of raw and industrial materials is echoed by dark walnut and mahogany furnishings with metal accents. Long-term stays are encouraged by fully-stocked kitchenettes in both the suites and the guest rooms.

Blake餐廳還打算通過大堂附近的Hamilton公園餐廳，將自己打造成一個美食勝地。Hamilton公園餐廳由新西蘭廚師Matt Lambert經營。 Lambert是紐黑文第一位米其林星級廚師，他在紐約市的The Musket Room餐廳也是由Alexander Waterworth Interiors設計的。木材，皮革和黑化鋼的元素統一了以定製四邊形酒吧和露天廚房為中心的空間，菜單突出了傳統的新英格蘭美食。

The Blake is also aiming to establish itself as a culinary destination with its lobby-adjacent restaurant Hamilton Park, run by New Zealander chef Matt Lambert. Lambert is New Haven’s first Michelin-star chef, and his New York City restaurant The Musket Room was also designed by Alexander Waterworth Interiors.Elements of timber, leather, and blackened steel unify a space centred around the custom quadrilateral bar and the open-air kitchen. The menu highlights traditional New England fare.