Boasting a privileged location in the historic centre of Málaga, the Catalonia Puerta del Mar hotel is the latest hotel in this prestigious chain in the Andalusian city, which has once again chosen Vicaima interior door solutions to provide comfort, security and elegance to this project.

The Catalonia Puerta del Mar is a remarkable example of the blend of architectural heritage and contemporary hospitality. It is the result of a rigorous restoration process of three contiguous historic buildings, which has allowed the conservation of many original elements, namely the ornamental façades, the classical friezes and mouldings or the wrought iron balconies.

To the cultural heritage of the region, the hotel adds a carefully designed experience for those looking for more than just a stay: seeking connection, well-being and authenticity. With 74 rooms, the Catalonia Puerta del Mar combines the charm of traditional architecture with contemporary and sustainable design, which is why Vicaima solutions were chosen to equip the hotel’s different spaces. From the bedroom entrances to the lobby and dining areas, including the rest of the common areas, the multiple options of the Portaro® - a set comprising a door, frame and accessories in a single piece - blend in harmoniously with the identity and requirements of this hotel.

The focused attention given to the security and comfort of the hotel’s users is reflected in the meticulous technical selection of the implemented elements, with particular emphasis on Portaro® EI30 AC44dB, which effectively combines fire-resistance with acoustic insulation of up to 44 decibels, assuring the well-being and privacy of guests. This solution was complemented with the Portaro® EI60, offering resistance up to 60 minutes, also applied in the Inverse version, which allows the doors to be aligned with the panels or architraves, creating straight and continuous surfaces.

Complementing these options, the Portaro® Sliding, which contributes to optimising areas, and the Portaro® Double Action, which facilitates mobility between different spaces, complete the range of Vicaima solutions that equip the Catalonia Puerta del Mar.

Also noteworthy is the brand’s contribution to the building’s energy efficiency with some benchmark thermal performances. In the bedrooms, the Portaro® EI30 AC44dB has a mere U-Value of 1.2 W/(m².°C), creating a superior insulation barrier between the bedroom environment and the corridor temperature. This performance reduces the need for continuous operation of individual air conditioning, promoting not only energy savings but also a quieter, healthier environment. In addition, Portaro® EI60 (U-Value 1.8 W/[m².°C]), applied in common areas, assumes an important role in the building’s thermal partitioning. By the process of separating areas with different temperature profiles, it restricts unwanted thermal transfers, optimising the performance of the central HVAC system. The combination of these two solutions contributes to a reduction in the hotel’s energy consumption, aligning the economic sustainability of the operation with a commitment to preserving the environment.

In terms of finishing options, so as to ensure that they blend in harmoniously with the hotel’s specific identity, two customised options from the Lacdor range were used for this project - the first in dark blue (NCS S7010-R90B) and the other in light beige (NCS 2002Y) - in line with the city’s ethos, which is rooted in the sea and the beach.

In a hotel where minimalist design combines with details filled with elegance, the application of a custom frame, featuring a bespoke design, on the exterior side of the room entrance doors also deserves special mention.

The Catalonia Puerta del Mar Hotel hence reaffirms the Catalonia group’s commitment to the requalification of urban heritage, with a project that honours local architecture and tradition and adds modernity with home automation technology solutions and high quality, durable products. This is the case with the multiple Vicaima options incorporated here, thus adding to the partnership with this group, which is already registered in the different regions of the neighbouring country.

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