The interior design of the Hotel Palácio do Governador, masterfully combines historical and cultural heritage with contemporary aesthetics. Respecting the patrimonial value of the building, which dates back to the 16th century as the residence of the Governor of the Tower of Belém, the project pays tribute to the Portuguese maritime expansion and the era of the Discoveries. Central to this tribute is the use of faience inspired by the "Companhia das Índias," a nod to Portugal's significant role in the trade between the East and West, highlighting one of the nation's most prosperous periods.
The design concept carefully incorporates the existing panels of azulejos, which feature themes such as Portuguese maritime expansion, religious iconography, and various decorative motifs, including geometric and vegetal elements. These tiles are not only preserved but celebrated throughout the hotel, with patterns being reproduced in carpets and tapestries to enhance the thematic continuity.
Further enriching the interiors, the hotel integrates archaeological finds, such as a Roman fish-salting factory, discovered during the building's restoration, thus blendi
Bio With approximately 30 years of experience delivering interior design projects, we have intensified our activity in the last decade as a response to the demands of the market. Consequently, we have renewed the whole process and built a new team of highly qualified professionals with an international profile who supported, under the supervision and coordination of Nini Andrade Silva, the creation of a set of projects that have been distinguished by the media all over the world, both in specialized and general-interest media.
Other prizes 2024 Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel – Savoy Palace 2024 Portugal's Leading Luxury Hotel – Savoy Palace 2022 Colombia President Honor “Orden Nacional al Mérito en el grado de Caballero” 2022 Femina Award – Honored woman 2021 Honorary Consul of the Republic of Colombia 2021 External Member of the General Council of the University of Madeira 2021 President Commission Image, Culture and Heritage University of Madeira. 2020 Luxury Lifestyle Award – Atelier Nini Andrade Silva 2020 World Luxury Awards – Vila Foz Hotel & Spa 2020 Imobiliário SIC/Expresso Award – Interior Design – Vila Foz Hotel & Spa 2020 Condé Nast Awards for Excellence – Vila Foz Hotel & Spa 2020 Imobiliário SIC/Expresso Award – Best Hospitality Real State – Savoy Palace 2020 Condé Nast Awards for Excellence - Torre de Gomariz Wine & Spa Hotel 2020 The International Property Awards - Madalena by The Beautique Hotels 2020 Master Imobiliário - W São Paulo Hotel & Residences 2020 German Design Awards - Banana da Madeira - Bordallo Pinheiro 2020 Iconic Awards - Banana da Madeira - Bordallo Pinheiro 2018 World's Leading Design Hotel for The Vine Hotel from the World Travel Awards 2018 Hotel Innovation Award for Hotel Palácio do Governador 2017 Shortlisted International Hotel and Property Awards - WC Beautique Hotel 2016 World Travel Awards Italy for Europe’s Leading Design with The Vine Hotel 2016 World Travel Awards Italy for Europe’s Leading Design with The Vine Hotel 2016 Tourism Oscar for Hotel Palácio do Governador by Real Estate Award Academy 2015 World Travel Awards for South America's Leading Design with B.O.G Hotel 2015 World Travel Awards Italy for Europe’s Leading Design with The Vine Hotel 2015 European Hotel Design Awards Shortlisted with Saccharum Hotel 2015 Nominated for World Luxury Hotel Awards with TBH Figueira 2015 Nominated for World Luxury Hotel Awards with Saccharum Hotel 2014 World Travel Awards Dubai for Europe’s Leading Design wi
