MILAN — Visitors to Milan can now sleep amidst Pierre-Yves Rochon‘s emotion-evoking style. On Wednesday, the Four Seasons Hotel Milano said the French interior designer reimagined 118 rooms and suites for its Milan flagship.
Taking cues from the frescoes that adorn the ceilings of the 15th-century convent, the celebrated French interior designer, known for his work in luxury hospitality, opted for a similar color palette achieved through natural pigments aged by time, such as terra-cotta and celestial gray-blue shades.
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Inside, standout, made-to-measure pieces designed by Rochon and made by Italian luxury design firm Poliform characterize each space. Rare pieces include a mirror-paneled canopy bed, sinuous chairs and tables, retro dressers, storage spaces and couches detailed with refined piping. Rochon’s rich, modern flair is contrasted by lush velvet fabrics from fabled Venetian textile firm Rubelli, classic prints and brass lighting. “In Milan, we wanted to celebrate the great tradition of Italian design, characterized by proper proportions, balance and authentic materials. Here, nothing is superfluous: every element naturally finds its place, serving comfort and beauty,” Rochon mused.
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The specialty suites were designed to conjure the essence of a true Milanese home, complete with salutes to the city’s ancient history, its own contemporary design heritage and reputation as a modern design hub.
Among these is the Fresco Suite, which features a preserved ceiling fresco painted by 18th- and 19th-century artist Giocondo Albertolli. This unique suite invites guests to experience the feeling of living within a work of art, while lounging on design-forward chairs fashioned in organic forms.
Rochon’s work blends beautifully with the common areas, including the spa, which were designed by Spanish, Milan-based designer Patricia Urquiola, who brought Milan’s metropolitan and cosmopolitan character to life in 2021. Throughout the hotel, she incorporated design elements from legendary Italian firms like Poltrona Frau, Moroso, Poliform and Cassina, where she serves as the brand’s art director.
Rochon is well-known in the world of hospitality. For 45 years, his interior design studio has worked with the Four Seasons, the Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria, as well as restaurants for Michelin chefs such as Joël Robuchon and Alain Ducasse.
Four Seasons Hotel Milano opened its doors on Via Gesù in 1993. It is a former 15th-century convent, which continues to serve as an urban landmark, known for its expansive courtyard and frescoes. Rochon’s revamp was the first time the hotel updated its rooms since it was opened in 1993.