PROJECT
Ace Hotel Shoreditch
Design as a catalyst for culture: Enriching a neighbourhood for locals and visitors
Ace's first international outpost rethought hospitality with a focus on placemaking, a platform for culture and a space for the community

"Ace's relevance is to this day still found in its embrace of both ends of any spectrum: aspirational and accessible; understated and confident; urbane and youthful. Its hotels are places to work and play, to dip into and to stay." — Design Anthology, Issue 08 2020


"Known for their distinctive design aesthetic, recognisable for its simplicity and clever use of material details, and a bespoke approach to each client, Universal Design Studio was a natural choice to help translate the Ace ethos into a London vernacular. Both exterior and interior design focus on traditional craftsmanship, embedding the space within the historic context and material heritage of Shoreditch." — Dezeen