Radisson RED Rosebank holds pride of place in the Oxford Parks precinct in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The brief from Intaprop for Radisson RED Rosebank was to create an architecturally sophisticated hotel with a playful tone. Oxford Parks emerged from the Dunkeld Design Manual, an urban masterplan which we developed to harness the strengths of Rosebank’s walkable urban realm and to connect the centre with others beyond. Key characteristics of the masterplan are human-scale architecture with striking façades and active street frontages. Radisson RED delivers on both points.

The hotel comprises 222 keys, a restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace and a generous reception area accessible from the pedestrian hub of Oxford Parks. The grand full-height entrance canopy creates a striking sense of place, highlighted with public artworks and halo pendant lights. Ground-floor volumes are visually transparent to increase internal/external interaction, reinforced by interior spaces that spill over into undercover outdoor seating areas. Illumination at night magnifies the visual impact

Art is a key feature. Bold red accents and sculptural red artworks reference the RED brand. A commissioned angel-wing sculpture by local artist Usha Seejarim forms a prominent landmark. Corridors, rooms and suites feature custom-designed wallpaper inspired by local people, art, music and fashion. Street-style art displays change regularly. An interactive digi-wall and Chromecast televisions offer high-tech visuals. The building adheres to ASHRAE standards for high thermal comfort. Its energy-efficient fittings also surpass SANS 10400 standards.

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Tristan Mclaren + Sean Gibson - Photographers

Source IBA - Interior Design