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Sydney Morning Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Gold Coast's newest five-star hotel is not where you'd expect
With nine hotels and counting, Mondrian prides itself on carefully chosen locations with cultural heart, its properties created to mirror the area they are ensconced in – a converted wine cellar in Bordeaux and a design-forward hotel in the vibrant Itaewon district of Seoul are among the properties in its portfolio. So it stands to reason that Mondrian's entry into Australia on Queensland's Gold Coast isn't among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise, but further down the road at the once sleepy – now thriving – locale of Burleigh Heads, home to a renowned surf break and enviable lifestyle. Perfectly positioned on the Esplanade lined with brown-brick holiday lets from the '70s and white towers of the '80s, Burleigh's first five-star hotel, just open, is an ode to the area first inhabited by the Indigenous Kombumerri people who used its distinctive headland to spot fish and turtles for food, and a precious coastline once described by land surveyors as an area of 'useless dunes'. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Fraser and Partners, the undulating profile of the striking 24-floor tower is a reflection of those dunes and headland. Interiors by California-based Studio Carter and Sydney-based Alexander and Co offer an 'easy tactility' that includes handmade tiles, exposed brickwork, leather banquettes, pink marble vanities and solid timber furniture. Moody terracotta-toned corridors lead to light and bright rooms of varying configurations, with views of the ocean or the equally appealing ridgeline of the Gold Coast hinterland seen through floor-to-ceiling windows. At ground level, the discreet check-in area gives way to the breezy and social Lito restaurant and bar fronting the beach. Mediterranean-focused and led by head chef and Italian-born Andrea Morigi, it welcomes locals and hotel guests alike for all-day dining and also does a brisk takeaway coffee trade. On level 3, executive chef Aaron Teece has returned to the area he grew up snorkelling and fishing in to oversee Haven and its hyper-local menu that includes hand-picked spanner crab from Brunswick Heads and dry-aged yellowfin tuna from Mooloolaba.
The Age
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
The Gold Coast's newest five-star hotel is not where you'd expect
With nine hotels and counting, Mondrian prides itself on carefully chosen locations with cultural heart, its properties created to mirror the area they are ensconced in – a converted wine cellar in Bordeaux and a design-forward hotel in the vibrant Itaewon district of Seoul are among the properties in its portfolio. So it stands to reason that Mondrian's entry into Australia on Queensland's Gold Coast isn't among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise, but further down the road at the once sleepy – now thriving – locale of Burleigh Heads, home to a renowned surf break and enviable lifestyle. Perfectly positioned on the Esplanade lined with brown-brick holiday lets from the '70s and white towers of the '80s, Burleigh's first five-star hotel, just open, is an ode to the area first inhabited by the Indigenous Kombumerri people who used its distinctive headland to spot fish and turtles for food, and a precious coastline once described by land surveyors as an area of 'useless dunes'. Designed by Melbourne-based architecture firm Fraser and Partners, the undulating profile of the striking 24-floor tower is a reflection of those dunes and headland. Interiors by California-based Studio Carter and Sydney-based Alexander and Co offer an 'easy tactility' that includes handmade tiles, exposed brickwork, leather banquettes, pink marble vanities and solid timber furniture. Moody terracotta-toned corridors lead to light and bright rooms of varying configurations, with views of the ocean or the equally appealing ridgeline of the Gold Coast hinterland seen through floor-to-ceiling windows. At ground level, the discreet check-in area gives way to the breezy and social Lito restaurant and bar fronting the beach. Mediterranean-focused and led by head chef and Italian-born Andrea Morigi, it welcomes locals and hotel guests alike for all-day dining and also does a brisk takeaway coffee trade. On level 3, executive chef Aaron Teece has returned to the area he grew up snorkelling and fishing in to oversee Haven and its hyper-local menu that includes hand-picked spanner crab from Brunswick Heads and dry-aged yellowfin tuna from Mooloolaba.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Designer Rahul Mishra, artist Gustav Klimt, and a long tradition of art inspiring fashion
Over the last week, several posts featuring the works of Indian fashion designer Rahul Mishra at the Paris Haute Couture Week have amassed thousands of views and likes on social media. This has happened even as high fashion is not always considered accessible to wider audiences. It's not available to purchase on a mass scale, and the designs themselves are often more conceptual than practical. Once in a while, however, runway designs evoke popular interest and agreement on their quality and beauty. In Mishra's case, it was not only the glittery dresses in gold and yellow hues or the floral themes that stood out, but the inspiration he took from the paintings of celebrated 19th-century Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. The extraordinary PAINTINGS of Gustav Klimt referenced by ✨Rahul Mishra✨ in his Fall/Winter 2025 Couture collection.🪡 — La Mode Unknown (@LaModeUnknown) July 7, 2025 Fashion has long taken inspiration from the world of art, and there are reasons why the collaborations work, even as they generate debates and disagreements about the nature of art itself. At a surface level, there are obvious similarities in the realms of art and fashion. Designers begin their work by drawing sketches as the prototype for clothes, and depictions of fashion and clothing are often central to paintings. American fashion historian Valerie Steele wrote in the anthology book Fashion and Art (2012), 'Both fashion and art are aspects of visual culture, involving form, color, and texture… Like art, fashion can be technically and conceptually rich.' Mishra also noted this commonality, telling Vogue India in an interview, 'I kept coming back to this quote by Monet. He said, 'Everyone's trying to paint a bridge, a flower, a tree, a river, but I'm trying to paint the air—the space where the boat, the hut, the bridge and the woman exist.' And I felt like that's what I was doing, creating air, because how do you turn an emotion into something real? Into fabric, into form, into something wearable? The task was to capture emotion'. In discussions on these connections, mentions of the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent frequently appear. He once called himself a 'failed painter', having often taken inspiration from his favourite works of art. The most well-known of these was the Mondrian dress, featuring blocks of white, red, yellow and blue, almost lifting artist Piet Mondrian's abstract paintings from the canvas and directly placing them on cloth. An article on the website of New York's Met Museum says, 'The purity of Mondrian's simple lines and color blocks resonated deeply with Saint Laurent, inspiring him to create a collection of twenty-six designs… With strategic darts and seams, he transformed abstract paintings into three-dimensional cocktail dresses that maintained geometric alignment on the body.' The article argued that not only did it popularise Mondrian's works within the cultural elite, but the designer's ready-to-wear line made the artist more accessible to a wider clientele. It also birthed inexpensive copies. 'Whether or not it was his intention, Saint Laurent expanded the reach of artworks beyond the confines of museum walls and into human lives. At the very least, he challenged perceptions by demonstrating that women, irrespective of their race or class, deserved to wear works of art,' it said. Saint Laurent also based shirts and jackets on the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. In Mishra's case, using Klimt as a source is, in a way, coming full circle. The Austrian painter is renowned for his detailed paintings that often captured women, with some featuring and inspired by his long-time partner, designer Emilie Floge. Portrait of Emilie Flöge (1902) shows her in a dark, loose blue dress. This was inspired by Floge's designs, which rejected the tight corsets of that era. Where the two diverge Not everyone agreed that the two worlds should be equated. 'A dress is neither a tragedy, nor a painting,' said French designer Coco Chanel, 'It is a charming and ephemeral creation, not an everlasting work of art. Fashion should die and die quickly, in order that commerce may survive'. Chanel was known for her infusion of practicality into luxurious clothing, such as suits for women. On the other hand, her contemporary, Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli, was known for incorporating unusual motifs and styles. She was friends with surrealist artists such as Salvador Dali, even collaborating with him. Chanel once called her 'that Italian artist who makes clothes'. Steele also noted some 'undeniable differences' in the two fields, such as that fashion has an 'obvious utility' which paintings do not. When it comes to high-end artists, a work of art may still be many times more expensive than a luxury handbag or a pair of shoes. 'Moreover, whereas the price of a work of art can escalate dramatically over time, the value of fashion almost always declines after it ceases to be new and only sometimes regains value as collectable vintage,' Steele wrote. That is not to say that fashion doesn't occasionally aspire for longevity beyond mass consumption. The introduction of the book Fashion and Art says, 'Couture, which began in 1850s with (designer) Charles Frederick Worth is a key place to start speculating on the art-fashion nexus. It is when garments start to assume the status of substantive, sculptural objects, which just happen to have the human support to activate them.' Couture began in France at a time when luxury was seeing a revival, and when the royals gave their patronage for the production of goods created by hand, for an exclusive clientele. Mishra's collection was also part of haute couture. Scope for harmony Steeler wrote that today, collaborations between the two forms' artists can 'legitimate the fashion companies' cultural credentials, while also creating buzz and sales. They are undoubtedly useful for the artist also, but primarily in financial terms.' Which raises the question of whether fashion belongs in the rarefied and exalted world of 'art', and if it can be deemed as such. The debate about what comprises art is an old one, and is often seen as being exclusive of newer, more accessible forms of culture. On the other hand, calling everything equally significant can seem ultimately devaluing all forms of art. Saint Laurent was clear about his position. The Met's article says, 'He never likened himself to Van Gogh or Picasso through his interpretation of their works. He was a student of culture and an avid art collector… He emphasized that his homages were the result of a profound admiration of the art form: 'I didn't copy them—who would venture to do that? I wanted to weave connections between the painting and the clothing.'' Rishika Singh is a Senior sub-editor at the Explained Desk of The Indian Express. She enjoys writing on issues related to international relations, and in particular, likes to follow analyses of news from China. Additionally, she writes on developments related to politics and culture in India. ... Read More
ME Construction
09-07-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
ELEVATE & Ennismore partner for Mondrian Beachfront Residence on Al Marjan Island
Property ELEVATE & Ennismore partner for Mondrian Beachfront Residence on Al Marjan Island By The Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences will deliver a five star hospitality-infused residential experience ELEVATE and Ennismore have signed an agreement to introduce the region's first beachfront Mondrian residences in the UAE. The US $500mn project will be situated on Al Marjan Island, with the opening anticipated to be in Q4 2028. With this project, ELEVATE said it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to the UAE, supported by a $1bn development pipeline scheduled for the next 12 months. As the newly launched lifestyle real estate brand from One Group, ELEVATE is setting out to redefine living with its philosophy of living centred around five core pillars of health, wellness, tribe, purpose and flow that resonate with both modern residents and global investors. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO of Marjan said, 'We are delighted to welcome the Mondrian Residences to Al Marjan Island as part of our ongoing commitment to elevating Marjan's global stature, which is increasingly being famed as a lifestyle-led development. This collaboration between ELEVATE and Ennismore adds a new layer of depth and creativity to our growing portfolio of branded residences on the island. We are proud to welcome Mondrian Beach Residences to Al Marjan Island, which is slated to mark a global expansion for the hospitality giant, showcasing the draw and relevance of Marjan today.' Zeeshaan Shah, Chairman of One Group and Founder & CEO of ELEVATE added, 'We're very proud to be bringing the first-ever beachfront Mondrian residences to the UAE in collaboration with Ennismore. We carefully selected Mondrian for this location as the brand is the epitome of what Marjan Island is becoming. Renowned for being at the forefront of lifestyle, art and culture, Mondrian projects are icons in every city they're in whether it's Los Angeles, Cannes or Ibiza and this will undoubtedly be the icon of Marjan Island. This partnership marks our development debut in the region, and we are proud to start by setting a new benchmark in branded beachfront living. I'm deeply grateful to the trusted partners and supporters who stood by this vision from the start – your belief and commitment have been paramount in bringing it to life.' The Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences will deliver a five star hospitality-infused residential experience, featuring private beach access, signature design elements, wellness-centric amenities, and curated cultural programming. Residents can expect hotel services with the privacy and ownership benefits of a home, making it an investment for both lifestyle buyers and investors. Backed by a global real estate transaction record exceeding $2.5bn, One Group's expansion into the UAE through ELEVATE is not just strategic – it's personal, said the statement. Known for its avant-garde design and cultural relevance, Mondrian is one of Ennismore's iconic brands, celebrated for its edge in art, fashion, and urban living, with flagship properties in different cities Mondrian's branded residential arrival in the UAE signals a new era for luxury beachfront living. Louis Abboud, Regional Head of Lifestyle Collective IMEAT at Ennismore added, 'We are excited to introduce this new and exciting Mondrian residential project to the UAE in collaboration with ELEVATE. Mondrian is a symbol of creative expression, and Al Marjan Island provides the perfect canvas. This development will bring our signature energy to a thriving new destination and redefine what modern beachfront living can feel like.' To ensure every detail of the project reflects its vision, a team of consultants has been curated. Leading the architectural narrative is Gensler which brings global expertise and innovative design-thinking to the forefront. Complementing this is Bergman Interiors which will add a layer of sophistication to the interiors. Ennismore's branded residential properties, including Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, are supported by Accor One Living, which is said to be an industry-first 360-degrees platform focused on developing, designing, and operating mixed-use projects and branded homeowner communities. Through Accor One Living, homeowners, guests, and partners are connected to Accor's diverse ecosystem of brands, expertise, and solutions, creating a constant flow of new opportunities to live, work, and play.
Time Out
07-07-2025
- Time Out
The 2025 check-in list: here are seven of the hottest new hotel openings in Australia
Australia doesn't claim to be the city that never sleeps. We're proud to have one of the world's best work-life balances, where travellers can pack their days with epic experiences, then crash in style at one of our top-notch hotels. This year, Australia has seen a burst of stylish new hotels opening their doors, with plenty more on track to launch by the end of 2025. From a secluded safari escape to a luxury island getaway and a sustainable city stay, here are seven of the hottest new hotel openings so far. Mondrian Gold Coast Arguably the Gold Coast 's most luxurious hotel to date, this 24-storey coastal-luxe beach house marks the Australian debut of LA's innovative Mondrian group. The five-star hotel sits mere metres from Burleigh Beach, with 208 studios, suites and homes boasting breathtaking views across the Pacific Ocean and out to the Hinterlands. Guests can unwind in the magnesium plunge pool, 24-metre resort-style pool, or wellness space and spa. There's also a chic terrace eatery, an oceanfront restaurant and a pool club. 1 Hotel Melbourne In June, Melbourne gained a new, waterfront hotel that's both swanky and sustainable. Perched right on the banks of the Yarra River, this nature-inspired property marks 1 Hotel's long-anticipated debut in Australia. The sleek 277-room hotel was built using recycled materials, is draped in native greenery and heroes hyper-local produce in its signature restaurant, Here by Mike, helmed by celebrated chef Mike McEnearney. Monarto Safari Resort At the end of autumn, Monarto Safari Park – the world's largest open-range safari park – scored a brand-new luxury resort featuring 78 African-inspired hotel rooms overlooking the expansive plains of Monarto's new Wild Africa precinct. The resort pampers guests with a world-class spa, thermal plunge pool, ice bath, sauna, and two outdoor swimming pools. Plus, keep an eye out for 20 stylish glamping tents arriving later this year. The Lodge Wadjemup Rottnest Island is already one of Australia's most sought-after islands, and even more so now after the $40 million makeover of The Lodge Wadjemup. Just months after welcoming its first guests in late December, this island-inspired hotel was named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Places to Visit in 2025. The coastal-luxe property features 109 rooms with courtyard, lakeside or pool views, plus sunset dining and top-notch conference facilities. InterContinental Brisbane Just last week, the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, made its Brisbane debut, taking over the former Hilton site. The timeless 319-room property began welcoming guests on July 1 under the new brand, complete with a new signature club lounge on level 25 with sweeping views over the River City. In 2026, it's set to undergo a significant two-year luxury transformation ahead of the 2032 Olympics. Courtyard by Marriott Darwin In early July, the world's biggest hotel chain unveiled its first-ever Northern Territory property in Darwin. It's a major milestone for Marriott International, which now flies its flag in every Australian state and territory. The first stage of the 186-room hotel's renovation features slick self-check-in technology, all new furnishings and a state-of-the-art fitness centre, with a hyper-local restaurant and pool upgrade planned within the next two years. Hyatt House Melbourne A sister brand of the grand Park Hyatt Melbourne, this new southside hotel offers a more residential-style experience for longer-term stays. It's fitted with homely amenities and is located near many of the city's coolest attractions, including Albert Park Lake, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Arts Precinct and South Melbourne Market. Bonus: it's pet-friendly, so your dog (or cat) can join the getaway too. 😱 ⭐️
