nhow Milano

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Poised between classic and modern, trends and counter-trends, cosmopolitan atmospheres and the typical Milanese glamour: nhow is a unique mix of originality and contrasts which expresses itself every time with an innovative style and surprising forms. A former industrial building converted in an unconventional space that redefines the traditional concept of the hotel. A hub of unique and ever changing experiences to be explored but above all to be experienced live. An ideal location where to spot get spotted right in the creative heart of Milan, a stone’s throw from the most celebrated fashion and design showrooms.

art

nhow aims not to just reverse the architectural concept of space, but also the visual and emotional experience of its guests, transforming the hotel into an exhibition space. The highest expression of nhow is reflected in its public areas, with their constant evolution, turning every six months into either a gallery, and a museum, a meeting place and a crossroads of trends, along with collections of work of art by international artists.
design

functional, spacious and eclectic, common areas and guest rooms are designed to enjoy the hotel in total comfort and relaxation, with furnishings of pure design and artistic elements. Cult items such as the Medusa methacrylate chandeliers by Jacopo Foggini, the incredible setting of the hall or the aesthetic lightness of the rooms, without fixed structures, modular and freely movable furniture elegantly combined with sought-after pieces of design, such as the armchair designed by Matteo Thun for Frau and lamps from the Choose series by Artemide.
fashion

nhow elevates the concept of your stay to a whole new degree. Is the unconventional and dynamic expression of fashion trends and contemporary style with its avant-garde spaces and its glamour. Just as the Milan Fashion Week reinvents its style every season, so nhow keeps on renewing itself from within but always standing out as a landmark and natural location for the world of fashion, catwalk for events and urban stage.

nhow people

Karim Rashid

Industrial designer & interior architect

“Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. He has become a legend within the worldwide design scene with its 3000 productions, over 300 awards and 40 countries where he worked so far. He has also created the new eclectic nhow bar, unveiled during Salone del Mobile 2013 “

Jacopo Foggini

Designer

“Born in Turin, Jacopo Foggini has moved to Milan since twenty years: he is now one of the leading figures of the applied lighting design and is also the creator of nhow’s extraordinary chandeliers. He has worked with some of the most important architects on a worldwide level, as well as with several hotels and museums and brought his creations to the temples of art such as The Carrousel du Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, The Royal College of Art and Sotheby’s in London. “

Matteo Thun

Architect & Designer

Matteo Thun is one of the pillars of the Italian architecture and design. With a holistic approach and following the philosophy of “Genius Loci”, he creates architectures, interiors and products that show respect to the place, the craft mastery and the client, giving life to durable and sustainable projects both on a quality and aesthetic level. He has worked for: Artemide, Flos, Illy, Philips, Fontana Arte, Missoni, Porsche Design, Coca Cola, Villeroy & Boch, Lavazza, AEG, Campari, etc…

Elisabetta Scantamburlo

nhow Art Director

Curator of nhow Milan exhibition spaces since 2007, she always makes sure to shake up the image of the hotel 3 times a year while constantly managing to establish creative links between art and design, revealing stories which develop between the hotel’s different floor right as if they were pages of a book, making prominent artists and newbies to join together.