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Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk, JOI-Design

Slippery When Wet? The Hotel Bathroom Session

19 Mar 2025

What are the design challenges and solutions when creating wet areas in hotels? The Hamburg-based interior architects present exciting case studies.

Design, Function & a Touch of Luxury: The Future of Hotel Bathrooms

What makes the perfect hotel bathroom? Design experts Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk of JOI-Design reveal the secrets! In this engaging and insightful talk, we dive deep into the world of hotel design—with fascinating insights, humorous anecdotes, and real-life design fails.

Why do even luxury hotel bathrooms need hand showers? Why are guest rooms often designed with housekeeping in mind rather than the guests? And how do wood, colors, and textures influence the feeling of comfort? If you want to know what truly matters in hotel bathroom design, this conversation is a must-watch!

Over the years, JOI-Design has worked on more than 1,000 hospitality projects and has received over 150 international awards, including the prestigious Iconic Award: Innovative Architecture 2024 and the German Design Award 2024.

Founded in 1984, the studio is now led by three talented partners who continue the legacy of Corinna and Peter as founders and co-managing directors. Meanwhile, the dynamic duo remains actively involved as brand ambassadors and consultants while dedicating more time to JOI-Design India, their partner office established in 2018. Based in Mumbai, this design studio drives projects in India’s booming hospitality market while maintaining close collaboration with the Hamburg office.

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