Olufemi Moser Architects

Sindelfingen is defined by the automotive industry. The area surrounding this city in Baden-Württemberg is home to many companies that have written industrial history—alongside Daimler-Benz, these include Porsche and Bosch. For the renovation of the aging interior of the Stuttgart Marriott Hotel Sindelfingen, we therefore chose the central theme of the "spirit of invention," which guided the entire design. The project spanned several years, as renovations were carried out while the hotel remained fully operational. The rooms were completed in 2015. The executive planner and general contractor was Brumann Innenraumkonzepte, a company we have collaborated with closely and as partners for many years.

With 256 rooms and 4 suites, the 4-star hotel offers a high level of comfort for both business and leisure guests. A striking feature is the large, four-story atrium, which is topped with a transparent glass dome. This area serves as the central hub connecting the different functional levels. The guiding principle of our concept was to break up this massive, square-plan volume, making it feel more intimate and inviting. With its pleasant, warm colors, natural materials like wood, and numerous custom-made design details, the hotel's central space invites guests to relax and socialize. Two tall room dividers made of delicate wooden slats wrap around the structural columns, zoning the space without overwhelming it. A grid of lighting elements is suspended above the seating areas, carrying the attention to detail upwards.

Throughout the design, we repeatedly reference the inventive spirit and tradition of the location and its surroundings. The room dividers feature slender light tubes that resemble pipettes. The sliding back wall of the bar displays a blueprint of a historic automobile, while a lighting installation behind the reception desk is reminiscent of computer circuit boards. The pioneering spirit of the Swabian region also engages in a dialogue with local tradition at certain points. At the buffet, for instance, octagonal structures reminiscent of chemical compounds meet traditional blue-and-white teacups suspended upside down from the ceiling.

For the hotel rooms, our approach was driven by the desire to make the space feel as expansive as possible. We achieved this through fluid transitions between the different areas, coffered paneling on the back wall, and by lowering the heights of the shelves and wardrobes. Instead of a traditional desk, a side table is used, which further enhances the generous feel of the room. The materials and color palette have a subdued, sophisticated aesthetic.