lana gruic transforms old mediterranean building into hostel

lana vitas gruic transforms an abandoned mediteranean building into a hostel in split, croatia

situated within part of an abandoned apartment house from the first half of the 20th century, a new hostel is incorporated into the building plan. the ’emanuel hostel’ in split, croatia by designer lana vitas gruic fuses the identity of the mediterranean climate into the interior, celebrating a contrast of clear, modern lines seen within different chairs and accessories from the 1950s and 1960s. in addition to being a place to relax and sleep, the hostel serves as a space for socializing, conceived with the dna of a living room-type space with internet and free breakfast service. the vibe of the building is influenced by the coastal street life, where a strong culture of cafes dominates the interior fabric of the space – achieving a fine blend of outdoor and indoor living.

main room

main room

beds are built into colorful boxes which extend from the wall

entrance

white room

white room

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