Tribute Kochi

Studio HBA Mumbai
Hotel
India
2023
Modern hotel lobby with vibrant tropical mural of large green leaves. Features plush seating with colorful cushions, sleek lighting, and a welcoming atmosphere.
A wooden reception desk with multiple drawers, flanked by two modern lamps. The elegant backdrop features geometric wood paneling.
Reception

Tribute Kochi draws from the cultural vibrancy, tropical landscape, and artistic heritage of Kerala. Informed by the area’s history, the design combines graphic storytelling with warm materials and a clear spatial language. Arrival spaces introduce this narrative through expressive botanical murals, relaxed lounge settings, natural textures, and timber finishes that establish an immediate sense of place.

Traditional elements are reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Timber screens, cane detailing, handcrafted tiles, and slatted shutters draw from regional craft, integrated with art direction and graphics to create a cohesive interior language. Materials, textures, and detailing work together to shape an immersive environment that offers guests an experience grounded in a distinct sense of place.

Client

Tributi Portfolio

Location

Kochi, India

Studio

Studio HBA Mumbai

Expertise

Interiors

Completed

2023

Sector

Hospitality

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Modern lounge with open design, featuring beige sofas, a wooden coffee table, blue accents, large arched windows, and a cozy, inviting ambiance.
Stylish two beige sofas adorned with colorful cushions, tropical wall art, and books on tables. Vibrant, cozy, and modern setting.
Waiting Lounge
A modern sign for 'Kettle Tea Lounge' on a textured wall, featuring a stylized teapot with a curved line pattern. Bright and inviting atmosphere.
Tea Lounge
Elegant table setting with leafy plates, folded white napkin, and metallic holder. Nearby, a small potted plant, salt, and pepper shakers sit on a dark table. Green geometric tiles add a bold, stylish touch.
Tea Lounge Details
A cozy Tea lounge area features wooden shutter windows allowing sunlight in. A geometric-patterned wall, lush plants, and elegant table setting add warmth.
Tea Lounge Details
A cozy room with an arch window and beige curtains overlooks a patio. A blue upholstered chair and a round table sit on a patterned rug, with a potted plant nearby.
Tea Lounge Details
Bright room with a tropical theme features a bed with white and yellow pillows, bicycle wall art, and a wooden bench. A tray with a teapot rests on the bed.
Guestroom
A cozy nook with a round marble table, flanked by a mustard chair. A bench has mustard and zigzag pillows, near sheer curtains and a sleek wall lamp.
Guestroom Details
Modern washroom with geometric floor tiles, wall-mounted toilet, large octagonal mirror, plants, and bright lighting, creating a sleek, inviting atmosphere.
Guest Washroom
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Abhishek Mathur | Partner of Studio HBA Mumbai

“The design draws inspiration from the layered cultural history of Kochi, a city shaped by centuries of maritime trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Once connected to the ancient port of Muziris, the region became a meeting point for travellers, merchants, and storytellers from across the world. This legacy of encounter and exchange forms the conceptual foundation of the project.”

— Abhishek Mathur, Studio HBA Mumbai

A modern lounge with tropical decor, featuring a colorful mural of leaves and birds. Cozy sofas with vibrant pillows create a relaxing atmosphere.
Tea lounge and Waiting Lounge
Stylish outdoor Dining with a glass roof and ornate white walls. Orange and gray chairs surround dark tables on geometric patterned floors. A person tidies a table, creating a welcoming ambiance.
Outdoor Dining
Modern breakfast buffet with wooden tables and blue chairs. Abundant pastries, fruits, and cereals under warm pendant lights. Inviting and cozy ambiance.
All Day Dining
Hallway with marble floor, black elevator doors on left, floral mural of a person holding yellow flowers on the end wall, creating a serene atmosphere.
Lift Lobby
Modern bathroom with two rectangular sinks on a marble countertop, under large mirrors. Decorative tiles, plants, and warm lighting add elegance.
Public Washroom
Modern hotel corridor with warm lighting, featuring patterned carpet in earthy tones. White doors line the walls, with a person walking in the distance.
Corridor
Marble staircase with ornate railings, set against a mural of cranes and lotus flowers. The grayscale palette evokes elegance and tranquility.
Staircase
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Team

Designed by Studio HBA Mumbai

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Abhishek Mathur | Partner of Studio HBA Mumbai
Studio HBA | Mumbai

Abhishek Mathur
Partner

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