André Fu Studio’s latest project, and his first hospitality project in the USA, is an elegant jewel-box of a bar discreetly located in the lobby of The Maybourne Beverly Hills hotel.  “I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Maybourne Hotel Group extensively over the past ten years and I am excited to translate Paddy McKillen’s personal vision into reality with their very first north American property. The Maybourne Beverly Hills bar embraces a truly authentic spirit of hospitality, reimagined into a setting of contemporary opulence. I am delighted to be part of the group’s ongoing journey, creating the very best of hospitality experiences,” says designer André Fu.

As with all his projects for Maybourne, from The Maybourne Riviera in the south of France to a series of luxury suites at The Berkeley hotel London, Fu has sought to unite and celebrate different cultures in his design for the bar, introducing the geometric patterns of the Art Deco era alongside the vibrant colours of the Californian landscape.   High bar stools in Yves Klein blue and bold tangerine perch against a black and white Art Deco canvas evoking a classic European glamour. Walls of burr walnut panelling in charcoal grey and ivory complement the black and white Hollywood photography of Mary McCartney while Art Deco style lamps cast a soft and welcoming light.

Inspired by the idea of creating a ‘hidden jewel’ within the heart of the hotel, André has anchored the space with a bar carved from solid Turkish silver onyx and accented with polished nickel. This expression of tactility and authenticity has been a signature of Andre’s work, seen in many of his hotel and restaurant projects. Intricate polished nickel metal frames adorn the back bar that appears to intertwine in-between the curation of liquor on display, evoking a cascading vignette. The fixture is also magically lit to create a seductive glow, accentuating the sense of glamour.