The smooth curves of molded plywood on the Eames Lounge and Ottoman were unprecedented in furniture design at the time.
Gerald designed the bach to feel as casual as possible, hence the lack of a paved driveway and garage.
Bishop is an avid record collector—Rolling Stones albums are a sought-after favorite—and he keeps his vinyl in the shelving unit ”1.1,” a reproduction of Arbel’s first completed work. The kids can often be found playing video games at the desk in the great room.
Satan’s Coffee Corner (shown here) and Mother Juice Bar (shown below) share a space together. The coffee outpost, started by Marcos Bartolomé, started out as a hole-in-the-wall establishment before becoming a cult classic and opening its second location in the hotel.
Each guestroom takes in a steady stream of sunshine through the windows, balconies, and terraces. The floors are still covered with the original mosaic tiles and the textiles in the rooms were created by Teixidors. As a nonprofit company based outside of Barcelona, they provide opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and handcrafted the blankets on the hotel beds. The bedroom suites feature original solariums.