Stories by Staron®

People with physical disabilities are dependent on buildings being designed in such a way that they provide disabled access. This principle has for the most part been applied in public facilities, even though there is still ground to make up in this respect. In hotels, on the other hand, the picture looks very different, and architect Ursula Fuss from Frankfurt, Germany, is therefore all the more pleased that Lotte Chemical Deutschland recently entrusted her with the challenge of designing a hotel bathroom with disabled access.

Ever since the mid-nineties, flowing and organic forms that shape facade and roof design have been a prominent trend in contemporary architecture. Whereas in the past the implementation of special facade solutions required architects to cooperate with a whole series of different specialists, the design and construction of 3D facades has now been vastly simplified by an innovation developed by Lotte Chemical Deutschland

Just as over the past decade online booking systems have simplified the search for the right accommodation for the next holiday or an upcoming business trip, new communication technology combined with innovative materials will in future extend and improve the quality of hotel facilities.

A killer whale, an owl and an armadillo were among the creatures that inspired a collection of furniture and products presented by Lotte Chemical Deutschland at the recent London Design Festival to demonstrate the versatility of its STARON® solid-surface material. Architonic went along to discuss the new species of products enabled by these innovative surfaces.

We love to shop. This we know. But the way in which we purchase goods and services and the kind of brand experience we expect this to deliver is changing now more than ever. Enter the cutting-edge 'Retail of Tomorrow' total store-design and customer-communications programme. (Psst. It's here today.)

Post-crisis it’s all about winning customer loyalty through value for money and memorable service. As an hotelier, taking your guests for granted can mean the difference between repeat business and damaging online reviews. Against this backdrop, Lotte Chemical Deutschland have launched an innovative new interiors programme for the hospitality sector, which, integrating cutting-edge design and materials with state-of-the-art digital technology, promises to reduce operating costs while guaranteeing a top-drawer experience for customers. Welcome to the future of hotel design.