67 Hotel Cram Modernism, design and gastronomy, in a privileged address Hotel Cram is located in the Ensanche area, in Barcelona. The façade, in moder- nist style, and built in 1892 looks elegant, very much dominating the block. Interior design is also distinguished but decidedly modern. Lighting is used to create con- trasting corners, with darker areas where the ceiling, floor and furniture are dark as in the reception, lobby bar and hallways, in contrast with the luminous rooms and central court. This combination uses warm colours inTibet style for props and accessories. avant-garde style, elegant and cozy. The exquisite textile fabrics by Gastón & Da- niela contribute volume and style to cur- tains. Staff uniforms All guestrooms are very comfortable, in Red and black Carles Gaig, heading the restaurant staff The uniforms worn by the staff working at Hotel Cram are all elegant and stylish, mini- malist and very basic for there are no stri- dencies in the initial idea by José Manuel Labrada and materialized by Creaciones Oliva. Clothes have been designed to feel comfortable,an indispensable aspect for they For over 30 years Carles Gaig has been a cook known for his career and success. are worn throughout long represent the perfect combination of elegant and comfort, empowering a modern, plea- sant corporate image. He star ted in Barcelona and is a member of the fourth generation of a family that has always been in the restaurant business. His great grandmother and mother were his tea- chers. Articles by Josep Pla and Néstor Luján took him to Euskadi and during that trip he met renowned cooks. It was then that he fell in love with the kitchen and after heading the team at Taberna d’en Gaig, which closed down in 2004, he moved to the heart of Barcelona, El Ei- xample. The staff at the Gaig restaurant, headed by this prestigious cook, works like clock- work and the team spirit and quality of seasonal products especially selected make all dishes especially delicious and well known. work days. They the Hor ta neighborhood of Uniforms with an image Black is the main colour in all of the uniforms and only some of them feature a detail in red,discreetbutcreatingthenecessaryblend with the interior design. Contrasts are also present in the logotype on the chest, or the tie of receptionists and the label of the bar waitress, though for housekeeping staff members the uniforms feature this logotype on the back. There are three different uniforms: for Re- ception or Front Desk staff, F&B team mem- bers, and Housekeeping. All of them materialize the perfect communion of con- trasting colours and well-balanced shapes. JOBWEAR 63, NoI / 2013