Capella Taipei offers guests elegance and architectural splendour this April

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Capella Hotels and Resorts expands its footprint to Taiwan with the opening of Capella Taipei on 1st April.

An architectural marvel, Capella Taipei is characterised by its understated yet elegant contemporary design, born from the creativity of interior architect André Fu.

Fu’s imagination has led to a hotel that embodies sophistication suffused with serene poetry, mirroring Taipei’s multifaceted spirit.

The architect’s interpretation of Taipei’s essence manifests in the interplay of urban dynamism and moments of contemplative stillness, a duality woven seamlessly throughout the hotel.

An incredible edifice in an inspiring location

Located along the verdant corridor of Dunhua North Road, where century-old trees line boulevards reminiscent of European promenades, Capella Taipei’s aesthetic revolves around the concept of a modern mansion.

Thus, its appearance calls to mind an intricate dialogue between bespoke luxury and cultural legacy.

He said of this: “It is a re-telling of my personal journey discovering Taipei. Flaneuring around local neighbourhoods and wandering into the lush tree-lined Dunhua North Road where the hotel resides, I was absorbed by the poetic environment: an antithesis to the urbanity one might typically perceive of Taipei. My vision translates relaxed luxury into a quietly-curated private mansion, incorporating contemporary touches and cultural nuances.”

On traversing the cobblestone driveway, the city’s clamour gently recedes, opening up to a tranquil courtyard with sculpted greenery and magnificent bronze doors that serve as a grand entrance. 

An entryway to elegance

The arrival experience continues to unfold through a series of intimate salons, allowing each guest to discover a layered visual journey. Inside, a tiered console table presents an artfully curated collection of objets d’art crafted by gifted local artisans. 

Above it hangs a commissioned tapestry by Taiwanese artist Lee Chen-Lin, whose intricate weaving captures the ethereal beauty of Taiwan’s misty peaks and verdant valleys.

Through a rhythmic progression of spaces, Fu establishes an intuitive journey throughout the hotel. 

Once guests enter the archway from the Entrance Arrival, they are greeted by Plume, an intimate and welcoming sanctuary that invites them to enjoy convivial moments from dawn to dusk.

Where dynamism and serenity meet

Inspired by his profound connection to Taipei, Fu describes the city as a vibrant urban tapestry intertwined with moments of poetic stillness.

He explains: “The spirit of my design philosophy is about provoking new ways of thinking about what luxury means. The overall sensibility reflects the aesthetics I imagined for this contemporary mansion, a feeling of authenticity in the details. My vision is to capture this sensibility with a residential approach.”

Exquisite silk panels, each meticulously hand-painted and adorned with silver gilt, emerge from a collaboration between British artisan De Gournay and Andre Fu Living, juxtaposing Art Deco geometries with Zen garden serenity. 

This artistic sensibility extends to distinctive marquetry patterns adorning entrance doors, tableware, and carpets. 

A handful of accommodations also feature private balconies or spacious al fresco terraces with an outdoor dipping pool.

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