Hotel Marques De Riscal, Alava, SPAIN |
Tuesday, 03 October 2006 |
No, it's not the sleeve of your 80's prom dress, nor is it left over
gift-wrapping from Christmas. This ribbon-like construction is the roof
to a unique hotel in Alava, Spain. Hotel Marque's De Riscal
was designed by renowned architect, Frank O. Gehry, in an attempt to
redefine the traditional image of winery regions in Spain. The
hotel/winery/tasting house boasts 43 modern suites, all with wireless
internet, LCD TV's, marble bathrooms, a fine restaurant, a tourist
centre and is well renown in the area for its remarkably unique
architecture which is most impressive from the rear angle of the
building.
Nestled in the 19th century established wine region
of Rioja, the hotel itself is akin to sticking Dame Edna Everage among
the cast of Little House On The Prairie. In other words, it sticks out!
by Lisa Evans
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