Château de Vignée was a classic hunters’ hotel in the Belgian Ardennes. Its goal was to become a luxury retreat for guests seeking an escape from our fast-paced society. The target market was twofold: both the estate’s more conventional existing clientele and modern-day travelers with high-end design needs.
Intrigued by the estate’s heritage, our initial inspiration came from 18th century ‘nature morte’ paintings portraying the art of hunting in a claire-obscure manner. This starting point evolved into a design concept drawing from the sensorial experience of a hunter exploring the Ardennes. We imagined how it must feel for a hunter to wander the woods at five in the morning. In the bar section, a custom designed bas-relief in the backbar catches the eye. The hunting scene is made from Ardennes sourced blue stone.
