Momocca travels on this occasion to Gran Canaria, where Elena Molina surprises us with this interior design inspired by the 70s, in which we find references to the elements of the island: lava, sand, sea; the freshness of nature.
A hotel interior design project that exudes elegance and where the Emma Collection takes centre stage, integrating itself with gold, geometric shapes and curved design.
Momocca: What kind of project are we looking at?
Elena Molina: The hotel project “The Lumm” was born with a lot of enthusiasm, both on the part of the owner and myself, among other reasons because we are both natives of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It is located in a strategic area of the city, which will help to beautify it and provide a quality leisure option within everyone’s reach.
The building belonged to Correos, was acquired in 2018 and since then we have been developing uninterrupted work on it. It has 88 rooms, a multidisciplinary lobby, gym, convention room and a wonderful terrace.
M: What was the inspiration for the interior design of this hotel?
EM: Of the different aspects that we have taken into account when designing the hotel, we have tried to make the most of the light from outside. The luminosity of our Canary Islands is unequalled and we wanted the hotel to breathe light.
Furthermore, we wanted a hotel designed for everyone, a centre at the service of both tourists and all the people of Gran Canaria. To this end we designed something unique, elegant and welcoming at the same time.
We also used materials with textures typical of the earth, the contrast between sand and lava, vegetation and sea, and again light; freshness and nature combine and extend into the lobby of this hotel.
M: How does the essence of the island that you mentioned fit in with the selection of the interior design tones?
EM: I wanted to use textures and colours of the earth, sand and lava, next to the sea, without being overly obvious, but giving a few light native touches. In addition, I wanted a pleasant atmosphere that neutral or beige tones provide me with.
In the upholstery, I allude to the blue of the sea, that intense colour that we see in the Canary Islands, of deep seas. In the bar we have this play of blues and greens again, with the movement provided by the handmade material, which gives personality and closeness to the space.
M: How do you achieve a luxury 70s interior?
EM: This building is original from the 70s and on this base we applied gold, with geometric shapes reminiscent of those years. The screen stands out, inspired by the aesthetics of those years, of the original building, as a reminiscence of its history.
In the 1970s, as I said before, the use of geometric and curved shapes predominated. In this case I was interested in taking advantage of them, as they have the power to envelop the visitor, attracting and welcoming them.
Likewise, inside the original building there was the double-height opening that we see in the central space of the lobby; by taking advantage of its original oval shape we achieved this connection between the entrance floor and the first floor.
M: Is this where the Momocca Emma Collection coffee tables fit in?
EM: I’ve been completely in love with Momocca’s designs ever since I got to know them. In this case they fit me perfectly because of their natural materials, their gold and circular shapes.
They are designs that bring a lot of elegance, as well as a lot of originality. Emma is perfect for this hotel interior design.
M: We can see that a fundamental part of the project is the lighting. What effect were you looking for with this emphasis on light?
EM: Taking care of the lighting is becoming increasingly important. In this case, my priority was to have several scenes so that the space would be pleasant at any time of the day, and the variety of lamps helps us a lot in this aspect, as does the indirect and subtle lighting.
On the other hand, I also wanted them to be reminiscent of the 70s. The glass spheres and natural rattan, among others, take us back to that era.
Momocca would like to thank Elena Molina for her time and dedication to this interview. As well as her confidence in us for this very special hotel interior design project. Photography: Pedro Benitez Photography
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