SLS Barcelona: Luxury beachfront hotel in Port Fòrum with oak and walnut veneers from Finsa

A Mediterranean debut of cutting-edge architecture and sophisticated leisure
The SLS Barcelona is a luxury beachfront resort, located on the waterfront of the Port Fòrum marina, on the Barcelona coast, which stands out for its avant-garde architecture and a sophisticated proposal geared towards contemporary leisure.

Conceived as the firm's debut in Europe, the establishment combines cosmopolitan-designed rooms and suites with sweeping views of the Mediterranean, a varied signature gastronomic Availability, exclusive rooftop terraces with pools and versatile spaces for events, merging glamour, entertainment and top-level coastal comfort.

Immersive interior design: theatricality, light and material nobility
The architectural project for the SLS Barcelona, developed by the firm b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos, was complemented by the involvement of other studios in the design of different areas of the building, such as Rockwell Group for the rooms and suites. The hotel blends Mediterranean dynamism with a theatrical and cosmopolitan luxury across its 471 rooms and common areas.

The design stands out for its careful combination of warm textures, fine woods, marbles, and brass-toned metallic details that harmonise with a colour palette inspired by the sea and coastal sunsets, achieving a sensual and enveloping atmosphere that balances classic elegance with the transgressive and innovative spirit characteristic of the SLS brand, belonging to Ennismore. Finsa materials, selected for panelling, furniture, and cabinetry, contributed to this effect.

Quarter oak: linear serenity and light for the furniture
Natural wood veneer panels were selected, both oak and walnut. One of the chosen options was the Quarter oak from Finsa's Natur range, which stands out for its light, uniform colour and its fine, rectilinear grain, subtly interrupted by the characteristic "mirror" grain of White oak. This natural Wood veneer is perfect for designs seeking a serene, orderly, and elegant wood surface that brings light and a highly refined visual texture.

Walnut: a versatile and balanced option
Nogal Arno was also selected, featuring half-figure structures that harmoniously blend, enhancing the wood's natural, imperfect sinuosity. This veneer offers contrasting grains in shades ranging from dark brown to pinkish tones, exuding a distinct elegance. As an equivalent in our current Studio Natur range, Nogal Imperial captures this essence, offering a versatile and balanced solution for contemporary interior design.

In the project, Nogal Arno was applied over FibraPan® IGN EZ, a fire-retardant MDF board, to meet the fire protection requirements of a hotel establishment.

Category: Hospitality
Application: Panelling, furniture and cabinets
Materials: FibraPan® Natur Quarter oak | FibraPan® IGN EZ Natur Nogal Arno | Walnut Edge | Finflex Nogal Arno
Number of rooms: 471
Stars: 5
Industrial: Talasur Global Interior Contractor