Historical past takes a contemporary flip at Warszauer Resort [Cracow]

New York has Soho, Berlin has Mitte. Cracow has Kazimierz. Created within the 14th century, the Jewish district was an impartial metropolis – a melting pot the place totally different religions may reconcile. What as soon as was a small Polish city is now a cultural hub of Cracow with a number of monuments marked as World Heritage Websites.

Amidst all that historical past, there’s Warszauer – a 12-room boutique lodge tucked in between Kazimierz’s previous buildings and cobbled streets. A contemporary but minimalist constructing by INDO Architekci who’ve proven utmost care and respect to make the venture an natural a part of native panorama.

When you stroll via Warszauer’s elegant black door, you instantly immerse on this planet of true design gems. From Marcel Breuer’s Wassily Chairs to iconic Pacha Armchairs from GUBI, from inexperienced marble to black oak wooden – the subtle décor enhances the hospitable and personal ambiance of the place. However it isn’t yet one more monumental luxurious lodge however fairly a relaxing spot for many who outline opulence as time and self-intimacy.

Strolling down into the eating room, the company are invited to sit down round a protracted picket desk to rejoice a nourishing breakfast or a drink. All within the firm of artwork books and beautiful artworks from Polish outstanding painter & illustrator – Tomasz Opalinski.

Warszauer’s rooms are the final word reflection of what wellness is at this time. Massive home windows let in a wholesome dose of pure gentle whereas the company don’t get distracted by expertise with TVs hidden between the curtains. Diptyque cosmetics help you really feel like on the SPA. After which, there are much more design treasures together with the reproductions of Gerrit Rietveld’s 1934 Zig-Zag chair, Ferm Dwelling armchairs, Salak tables and equipment from Frama Copenhagen or Atelier Areti to call a couple of. The core thought was to make every room really feel like a small artwork gallery – an endeavor the homeowners have made and succeeded.

There are totally different definitions of hospitality, however Warszauer appears to carry collectively its numerous elements – design serenity, intimacy, consolation, heat, the nice meals. Not solely is it an ideal base to find the wealthy historical past of Cracow but additionally a perfect spot for a weekend getaway whenever you nonetheless need to reply to e-mails but do it in a setting in contrast to some other. Ultimately, the time passes slower once we’re near ourselves – Warszauer’s ambiance is only a mild reminder that that is precisely why we should journey.

Images by ONI Tales

www.warszauer.com