Stickman Tribe · Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences, Amman, Jordan
Within the Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences in Amman, Jordan, Stickman Tribe orchestrates three distinct dining experiences — Ambros, The Founder's Room, and Roberto's — each a unique masterpiece of design and culinary artistry.
In the realm of hospitality design, the creation of an atmosphere that captivates and comforts is paramount. Within the Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences in Amman, Jordan, Stickman Tribe, helmed by design extraordinaire, Marcos Cain, has excelled in this, orchestrating three distinct dining experiences: Ambros, The Founder’s Room, and Roberto’s. Each venue, a unique gem in its own right, reflects Stickman Tribe’s dedication to creating spaces that tell a story and evoke emotions. Ambros, an Art Deco-inspired all-day dining haven, exudes sophistication, while The Founder’s Room offers a clandestine retreat for cigar aficionados. Roberto’s, with its contemporary Italian finesse, completes this trio, offering a fine-casual dining experience.
Ambros’ evocative design story is a testament to exquisite luxury, meticulously woven with a keen eye for detail. It unites sumptuous sophistication with a cleverly conceived layout that gracefully transitions from day to night. Here, sleek geometric shapes interplay with lavish textures to create an ambiance of subtle yet captivating allure. The traditional grandeur of wall panelling and ceiling cornices is re-envisioned, breathing contemporary life into these classic elements, resulting in an effusion of light and refined elegance. This space is a harmonious composition of rich materials: the rhythmic lines of fluted brass, the deep allure of black Marquina marble, the tactile warmth of caramel leather, and the intricate patterns of timber.
This masterfully designed enclave is discreetly separated from its adjacent counterpart, ‘The Bar’, through an enchanting, mood-infused transitional area that radiates both theatricality and whimsy. At the heart of this space lies a custom-crafted theatre sofa, an epitome of both comfort and sartorial elegance, serving as a striking centrepiece. The elegance is further elevated by full-height folding doors, intricately designed with a finesse that allows for fluid spatial transformation.
The Founder’s Room stands as a hidden jewel of lavishness and inventive design. This exclusive cigar bar and lounge, sprawling over 199 sqm with a seating capacity of 70, is a portal to the opulent 1920s. Its design, inspired by the clandestine charm of original speakeasies, melds luxury with an air of enigma, capturing the essence of a time rich in allure. This exclusive haven for connoisseurs is an intricate composition of textures and deep, resonant colours, crafting an atmosphere of both intimately cosy and grandly opulent.
In this almost clandestine bar, the subtlety of low-level lighting is pivotal, harmonising with the richness of the materials to enable a flawless transition from daylight to evening elegance. This cinematic ambiance, a tapestry of intricate details and materials, is a modern homage to the speakeasy spirit, offering guests a deeply authentic and captivating encounter.
Crafted with exceptional artistry by Stickman Tribe, every facet of The Founder’s Room, from the soaring white ceilings that juxtapose the intimate environment to the meticulously chosen furnishings, tells a tale of opulence and distinction.
Roberto’s, an Abu Dhabi and Dubai based establishment, emerges as a contemporary Italian culinary jewel, transcending the ordinary, offering a fine-casual dining experience that effortlessly shifts from an intimate business lunch setting to a sophisticated, high-energy social hub as night falls.
The design challenges presented by Roberto’s were met with ingenuity and a keen eye for detail. Stickman Tribe’s approach was to create an adaptive operational flow, ensuring that the space remains functional and aesthetically pleasing for both guests and staff.
In Roberto’s, every corner tells a story, from the Ristorante to the Salotta, the Cortina to the Terrazza. These distinct areas, while unique in their character, come together to form a unified and cohesive whole. The design intricacies lie in the clever use of textures and a palette that oscillates between cool and warm tones, manifesting a sleek and modern atmosphere imbued with quirky touches.
Within the prestigious walls of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residences, the artistic mastery of Stickman Tribe is brilliantly showcased through the captivating designs of Ambros, The Founder’s Room, and Roberto’s. Each venue emerges as a distinct realm where exquisite taste and contemporary innovation interlace, crafting an elegant and modern narrative. Here, the act of dining is elevated to an art form, enchanting the senses and weaving unforgettable moments of luxury and sophistication amidst the dynamic pulse of Jordan.