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10/04/2018 In TIMEHOUSE INSIGHTS

ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY

TIMEHOUSE CELEBRATES TOPPING OUT CEREMONY – CHEERS TO THAT!

A lot has happened on Leopoldstraße since construction began in 2015 – there is a noticeable “fwind of change” in the north of Schwabing on the former metro site. Once the building shells were completed, clients, contractors and investors got together with town planning expert Professor Elisabeth Merk to celebrate the traditional “topping out ceremony“ and look forward to the upcoming completion of Munich’s newest hospitality gem – TIMEHOUSE. We’re in the final straight! The opening is planned for autumn 2018.

WHEN TRADITION MEETS MODERNITY

The ancient tradition of the “topping out ceremony“ can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was a traditional societal event with superstitious roots. It was believed that the ceremony would protect the new building from evil and supernatural forces such as lightning strikes and fires. Nowadays, it’s about thanking the partners and craftspeople involved in construction, as well as ushering in the “final countdown” to the completion of a building complex. Construction projects on this scale require considerable courage and perseverance. Ever more reason for the creators of TIMEHOUSE to celebrate the complex’s upcoming completion with the „topping out ceremony.“

The so-called “Schwabing” complex is much more than just a collection of new, state-of-the-art buildings. This is the birthplace of an entirely new district of the city, bringing together living, working, shopping, culture, and leisure in contemporary fashion. In addition to apartments and offices, the district will come alive with hotel projects like TIMEHOUSE, stylish cafés and restaurants, countless shops and even a theatre, turning it into the city’s newest hotspot. Here, the future will come to life and new accents in town planning will be set.

ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY

If you enter the construction site today, you can already imagine that TIMEHOUSE is rewriting a slice of Munich’s hotel history in impressive fashion. The prominent location, with the main entrance facing Leopoldstraße, is a statement itself. The total of 107 premium apartments will now be lovingly furnished with the best of the best. One thing is for sure, there is still plenty to do before the opening in autumn 2018, then TIMEHOUSE will welcome its first guests, and visitors from around the world will “come home”.

STAY TUNED AND BECOME PART OF IT

Our team of architects and interior designers is leaving nothing to chance – the focus is on careful attention to detail, high-quality materials and designer furniture. If you want to experience the final exciting phase of construction in real time, follow the TIMEHOUSE through its social media channels. @timehousemunich

02/04/2018 In TIMEHOUSE INSIGHTS

THINK LIKE A CUSTOMER

HOW IT ALL BEGAN …

As you know, at the beginning there is always an idea. The TIMEHOUSE vision was defined rapidly and clearly from the very start: we wanted to create a place to meet the needs of modern travellers, thus offering more than any boarding house or hotel. We – the creators of Timehouse – wanted to create a temporary slice of “home” for you. To do so, all we had to do was ask: “As customers, what would we expect from a new, innovative hotel concept?”

I think a lot about the future, because that’s
where I’m going to spend the rest
of my life. (Woody Allen)

It is well known, travel educates, and people have never travelled as much as they do today. London for a meeting in the morning, and back to Munich in the evening for a corporate event. In an age where globalisation is not merely a digitally observable phenomenon, our social and professional lives are also changing. We have become more flexible, and sometimes “the office” consists of just a mobile phone or tablet. In many jobs and industries, travel is part of everyday life. Frequent travellers, spending their time jetting from one airport to another, know exactly what we mean when we talk about the desire to feel at home, even when travelling.

MOBILE LIVING REQUIRES FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS

We, the initiators of Timehouse, have been formed from the reality of living a mobile lifestyle. From precisely this lifestyle, we have developed our vision for Timehouse. Timehouse stands for an innovative concept which combines the best parts of a luxury hotel, a boarding house, and a private home. We want to create a space where temporary living no longer feels like a compromise, but instead is a treat. TIMEHOUSE is the new meeting place for mobile people who are tired of moving from hotel to hotel. We offer an “at-home” experience for those who expect more than just the usual standard equipment.

“You don’t feel like going out to a restaurant? No problem. Simply enjoy a cosy evening within your own four walls. We have thought of everything – all you need to do is prepare your own steak.

No lobby, no bellhops, no lengthy check-in process. Our guests should start to feel at home the minute they arrive. After a long day, whether for business or pleasure, a feeling of complete relaxation awaits our guests. Whatever you want, it’s all there; each guest decides for themselves what they are looking for. Don’t fancy a restaurant? No problem. We have designed each of the 107 apartments as if each one was a real home, complete with fully equipped kitchen, quality kitchen appliances and more.

Coming home instead of outdated conventions.

So why not simply stick a steak in the pan and enjoy an evening within your own four walls? To make sure that this doesn’t add to your to-do list for the day, we have the perfect solutions in place for our guests: our exclusive partners Fresh Foods (freshfoods.de) and Kochhaus (kochhaus.de) deliver pre-portioned ingredients and exciting recipe ideas to the door of your Timehouse apartment. Welcome to the future, welcome to your relaxing home in the heart of the Bavarian capital. And if you feel like having a sociable drink, our gastro zone on the ground floor looks forward to welcoming you. True to the motto: #possibilitiesnotobligations

Timehouse will open on Munich’s Leopoldstraße in autumn 2018, combining the best parts of a luxury hotel and an exclusive boarding house. The innovative concept promises to provide a hitherto unexperienced feeling of “coming home”.

For more information on Timehouse’s partners, go to timehouse.de/benefits

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07/02/2018 In MUNICH TIMES

TIMEHOUSE > PARIS IN 30 MINUTES!

Paris has never been so easy to reach – just 30 taxi minutes is all that separates TIMEHOUSE from a genuine piece of Parisian hospitality.

Known as the “crazy Frenchman”, over the past few years Loic Cantegrel has made a name for himself that extends well beyond the city limits of Munich. The Parisian-born artist has done something no other has been able to do, his L’ADDRESS 37 has brought the flair of the French capital to the Munich Westend.

The “crazy Frenchman” looks back on many years of experience as a chef and head chef – his last job was as chef in the world-famous Hôtel Costes in Paris – before coming to Germany, bringing only a set of knives and not a single word of German to open his first restaurant here in Munich just over a decade ago.

From the very first minute – back when he was located in the Haidhausen district of Munich – the clear focus of L’adress 37 lay on uncomplicated French cuisine with a modern twist. Loic’s restaurant – or his “neo bistro francais” as he prefers to call it – stands for a relaxed living room atmosphere with an international ambiance and surprises with coolness instead of the customary white tablecloths and frogs’ legs – the cliché of any French restaurant.

After 10 successful years, L’adress 37 moved at the end of 2016 from old guard Haidhausen to the up-and-coming, cool Westend. Here, Loic’s kitchen creations continue to impress with their quality and attention to detail – first-class dishes are offered without great fanfare, giving good value for money in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sustainability and the use of predominantly regional and seasonal products are just as important to the Parisian as creative, culinary trends and a monthly changing menu.

Classical dishes – yes. Classic dishes – no.

Signature dishes have also evolved over the years in the L’adress 37, of course, such as the Fondant de Boeuf with a chocolate and red wine sauce. Meat so ultra-tender it falls apart on the fork, melting in the mouth to give the guest a delightful momentary experience of “living like a king”. But even beyond such classical dishes as the beef stew described above, the Frenchman’s cooking skills are impressive: many dishes are prepared using the sous-vide cooking method, which retains a lot of the flavour and produces a more intense taste. The small, but meticulously compiled menu is as diverse as the French metropolis of Paris can ever be and offers guests the opportunity to compile a menu between two and four courses to suit their personal tastes.

Urban jungle, industrial chic, Munich’s first fully visible kitchen and a large helping of Parisian coolness make the mix

Creativity was also paramount when redesigning the L’adress 37. The result is a culinary and stylish hotspot within Munich’s top gastronomy. The 40-seat restaurant visually separates itself into a fine dining area on the left with signature floral and velvet upholstery, while the right-hand side faces the bar and offers additional seating. Ideal for those who prefer a more informal atmosphere and appreciate the bistro charm of this industrial chic area. The open-plan studio kitchen is at the heart of it all. Completely visible from all sides, it increases the anticipation for diners who can watch while they partake of one of the exclusive, top French wines from the wine list.

The contours of the interior are drawn in metal and wood, the Art Nouveau column behind the bar, the black French tiles in the bar area and many other small details transport guests into the very heart of Paris. Continuing the theme, the guest area in the rear courtyard garden also offers a further 38 seats for lunch and dinner. The lighting, interior decoration and atmosphere create a heady blend, inviting you to forget where you are on balmy summer evenings. Munich or Paris? Paris in Munich?