In the ever-evolving landscape of post-pandemic travel, where discerning individuals seek not only respite but an elevated experience, emerges Nuo—an exquisite urban hospitality gem nestled in the heart of Greater Kailash, New Delhi. This 27-key sanctuary is the inaugural masterpiece in a series of small urban hotels by jüSTa Hotels & Resorts, meticulously crafted to cater to the unique needs of peripatetic professionals in the post-Covid era.
Unlike its counterparts housed in mere adaptations of existing structures, Nuo stands as a testament to unparalleled vision, conceived, designed, and built from the ground up to seamlessly accommodate the distinct requirements of a modern urban hotel.
Nuo’s architectural narrative transcends the conventional, treating the hotel not as a standalone structure but as a comprehensive urban intervention. The once-confining boundary wall is dismantled, opening the edifice to the bustling streetscape, inviting guests into a grand open-to-sky entrance court. A mesmerizing glazed facade serves as an unobstructed portal between the outside world and the hotel’s inner sanctum, where a neon green spiral staircase stands as a radiant beacon, beckoning visitors to immerse themselves in a world of sophistication and luxury.
The journey unfolds as guests traverse through a reception lounge and café, guided by the neon green spiral staircase. The expansive 15-meter-high skylit atrium becomes the focal point, adorned with a sinuous black steel staircase that gracefully ascends to the upper floors housing individual rooms and culminates in a breathtaking terrace level featuring a gym and open deck.
While the upper levels cocoon guests in private luxury, the neon green staircase descends to the lower ground and basement levels, where Nuo’s vibrant public sphere thrives. Here, an art gallery on the lower ground floor and a co-working space in the basement, complete with conference rooms and a pantry, infuse the space with creativity and collaborative energy.
The shared spaces within Nuo are a harmonious blend of universal appeal and progressive aesthetics. Neutral tones of black and grey create a sophisticated canvas, complemented by high-performance, locally-sourced floor tech carpets featuring a black base and grey linear patterns. Serpentine LED strips gracefully traverse the ceilings, infusing corridors and stairwells with a dynamic vibrancy that mirrors the pulse of the urban lifestyle.
Nuo’s design is not just a singular triumph; it sets the stage for a recognizable identity, a blueprint ready to be replicated across upcoming urban hotels by jüSTa Hotels & Resorts in diverse urban centers. Nuo is not merely a hotel; it is a luminous beacon, a testament to architectural ingenuity, and a promise of unparalleled luxury in the heart of the city.
Project Details:
Location | Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi, India
Name of Client | jüSTa Hotels & Resorts
Principal Architect | Akshat BhattDesign Team | Akshat Bhatt, Chandni Saxena, Deeksha Gulati
Site Area | 4360 sq.ft
Built-Up Area |10,000 sq.ft
Completion Date |Jan 2022
Photographer | Jeetin Sharma