Print Design
On the occasion of the reopening of the iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne following its radical renovation in 2001, a distinctive commemorative calendar was designed – not merely as a timekeeping tool, but as a collectible testament of historical memory, aesthetics and tribute.
The cover, printed in luminous silver, immediately captures the eye. At its center, an elaborate illustrated engraving of the historic building depicts its classic façade with calligraphic finesse while the phrase We Entertain History encapsulates the essence of the hotel’s philosophy, a place that does not simply host guests but pages of history.
The calendar is not simply a record of dates. It is an intangible archive of people and moments. Its inner pages feature authentic handwritten signatures of personalities who stayed in the iconic suites of Hotel Grande Bretagne and left their mark through their physical or intellectual presence. Political leaders, artists, intellectuals and figures of the international jet set have, through their passage, contributed pages to a story that continues to unfold.
These signatures, presented with respect and aesthetic care, are not merely archival material – they are social traces of a hotel that has timelessly served as a mirror of its era. The design of the calendar balances the timeless with the contemporary, highlighting the rebirth of a legend without forgetting its rich past.
This particular printed piece was not created for wide distribution. It was produced as a collectible testament of a great return – a tribute to the people who shaped the history of Hotel Grande Bretagne and at the same time a gift to those who will continue to write it.
The calendar is not simply a record of dates. It is an intangible archive of people and moments. Its inner pages feature authentic handwritten signatures of personalities who stayed in the iconic suites of Hotel Grande Bretagne and left their mark through their physical or intellectual presence. Political leaders, artists, intellectuals and figures of the international jet set have, through their passage, contributed pages to a story that continues to unfold.
These signatures, presented with respect and aesthetic care, are not merely archival material – they are social traces of a hotel that has timelessly served as a mirror of its era. The design of the calendar balances the timeless with the contemporary, highlighting the rebirth of a legend without forgetting its rich past.
This particular printed piece was not created for wide distribution. It was produced as a collectible testament of a great return – a tribute to the people who shaped the history of Hotel Grande Bretagne and at the same time a gift to those who will continue to write it.
