James Ward Atelier, Lda.

The complete refurbishment of an existing 300 room hotel on a magnificent cliff top location in Albufeira. Our work included all of the public areas comprising the reception lobby, main restaurant, Il Basilico theme restaurant, hotel bar, indoor pool and health spa, a new wood pavilion to create a poolside restaurant and bar and meeting rooms, as well as the guestroom planning.

Service provided: Interior Design in collaboration with Arq. Paula Bianchi
Guestroom Furniture Design by Moveis Viriato
Location: Albufeira, Portugal
Client: Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts
Completion: 2008

A new 4 star plus City Hotel for Group Pestana next to Chelsea Bridge and Battersea Park. Forming part of the Chelsea Bridge Development containing 1100 luxury apartments, the hotel facilities include the following:
197 guest-rooms
19 one and two bedroom suites & Penthouse Suite
Reception and Guest Lounge,
A la Carte Restaurant & Hotel Bar
1000m² Ballroom and Pre-Function Suite
A further 500m² of Meeting Rooms
Health Spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, relax area and treatment rooms.
Gymnasium and Executive Lounge

Services Provided: Lead Consultant, Architecture, Interior Design and Project Management
Location: London, United Kingdom
Client: Pestana Hotels & Resorts
Completion: 2010

Concept design for a second “pyramid” hotel wing together with a Headquarters office building for the Qatar National Hotel Company.

Service Provided: Masterplanning and Architecture (whilst at dBJ)
Team: James Ward, Steven Caldeira
Location: Doha, Qatar
Client: Qatar National Olympic Committee