Last year, an office building on Prinz-Georg-Straße was transformed into the new Muze boutique hotel. What sets it apart is the seamless fusion of comfort and contemporary art. The hotel's walls serve as an ongoing gallery, showcasing works by international artists. This approach achieves a dual purpose: it provides contemporary artists with a distinctive platform to reach new audiences, while creating an intimate, inspiring atmosphere for guests. Alongside a permanent exhibition featuring the work of Greek artist duo Vangelis Kyris and Anatoli Georgiev, rotating exhibitions will populate public spaces including the bar.

The interior design transports visitors to another era the moment they enter. Every room is meticulously crafted down to the finest detail. Polished wood, soft travertine stone, and gently curved furniture lines come together to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Israeli architect Oshir Asaban orchestrated this design vision, infusing each space with his distinctive aesthetic. "We drew inspiration from the early 1950s," Asaban explains, "but deliberately incorporated modern sensibilities. The real challenge was striking a balance—creating something equally elegant and comfortable, yet accessible, relaxed, and approachable."

This design philosophy is immediately evident in the lobby: silver-plated walls and ceilings paired with walnut slat detailing create striking contrast against the travertine floors. The vibrant, often hand-woven artworks by Kyris and Georgiev serve as captivating focal points. The guest rooms embody timeless sophistication with subtle 1950s undertones. A woven floor combined with cobalt blue carpeting establishes warmth, while the bed's back wall and window seating—upholstered in glossy black leather—provide sophisticated counterpoint. The wardrobe, with its rounded edges and brass accents, channels mid-century style and doubles as a bar element. A walnut desk and leather armchair complete the thoughtful composition. Operated by Brownhouse Group under CEO Yoav Itzhaki, Muze's success in Düsseldorf is likely just the beginning—additional cities will soon welcome their own Muze Hotels.

www.oshirasaban.com
www.muzehotel.de

Photography Credits:

Kristof Puller
www.derkristof.com

(Published in CUBE Düsseldorf 02|21)