How we work
Interior first.
Then construction.
That is why our buildings look the way they were planned.
A course many projects know
The dream
A building with character. A lobby that makes guests pause. Rooms nobody wants to leave. The concept is ready, and it is magnificent.
The road
Then construction begins. Structure, building services, fire safety, permits. Every phase costs more than expected. The interior waits patiently – it comes last, after all.
The ordeal
In the end the budget is gone in construction. Bespoke becomes catalogue, the concept becomes a compromise. The hotel opens, but only half as beautiful as planned.
The turn
We reverse the order. The interior comes first, with its own budget and its own responsibility. The architect focuses on building law and permits.
The opening
The first guest walks into the lobby. It looks like the concept. Not roughly. Exactly.
From over 30 years of projects
Why concepts starve on the way.
In Germany and most other European countries, the interior is often planned as part of the architectural brief. Furniture, lighting and textiles come last, when much of the budget is already committed to planning and construction.
What guests see and touch is then left with little room. Yet that is exactly where a hotel is booked, rated and recommended.
Our approach
Three steps. One responsibility.
Step in early
We come from interior design. We plan interior architecture, furniture, lighting and textiles from day one, budget included.
Split it clearly
The architect is responsible for building law and permits. We are responsible for everything the guest experiences.
Deliver ourselves
Because we design and deliver ourselves, what gets built is what was planned. Made to measure, by more than 50 partner manufacturers.
You decide
How far we go is up to you.
- Furniture & fit-out supply only
- Interior design / interior architecture planning
- Planning and supply of the interior
- Complete fit-out via our general contractor
- Full service including partner architect
One tick in the questionnaire and you receive exactly the quotes you need. No endless back and forth.
From questionnaire to order
Clarity in three working days.
Questionnaire
You describe your project online and tick what you need from us.
Analysis
We review your answers and get back to you within 24 hours.
Quote
A well-founded quote for exactly your selection, in three working days.
Order
You decide. Then we plan, produce and deliver.
Fewer coordination loops, reliable figures sooner.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do I receive a quote?
After the online questionnaire we get back to you within 24 hours. A well-founded quote for the services you selected follows within three working days.
Why should the interior designer start before construction?
Because furniture, lighting and materials affect wiring, connections, structure and budget. Planning them early avoids costly redesigns and protects the budget for what guests experience.
What does the architect do when ON HORECA handles the interior?
The architect is responsible for building law, permits and the building design. We are responsible for interior architecture, furniture, lighting and textiles – and deliver them ourselves.
Can I order furniture only?
Yes. In the questionnaire you choose what you need: furniture only, interior design, planning and supply, complete fit-out or full service with a partner architect.
What kind of properties does ON HORECA work for?
Hotels, resorts, castles and historic estates, senior residences, restaurants and clubs in Germany and across Europe.
Why is so little budget left for the interior in many hotels?
Because in the classic order the interior comes last. By then the extra costs of planning and construction have piled up, and the savings hit what guests see.
