Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsWeekly briefing: Wellness takes over, architecture trends & new podcast incoming! Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. It’s been another busy week on the editorial desk and there’s a a lot to get through – so let’s get started, shall we? Following last week’s story of February VIP Arrivals, in the last few days we’ve heard from a…
read moreArchitecture trends for 2021 & beyond To cut through the noise of emerging architecture trends, we hear from architecture firm SB Architect’s President and Principal, Scott Lee, and Senior Vice President and Principal, Bruce Wright… Last week, we published our close look at surface trends, where it was concluded that strict pre-pandemic industry standards mean that hospitality design is “well-placed…
read moreMaster architect Jean-Michel Gathy is the visionary behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, resorts and landmarks from the Marina Bay Sands swimming pool in Singapore, Cheval Blanc Randheli by LVMH in the Maldives, The Chedi Muscat in Oman, The Setai Miami to many of the most recognized Aman Resorts around the world. Specialising in luxury hospitality design,…
read moreMaster architect Jean-Michel Gathy is the visionary behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, resorts and landmarks from the Marina Bay Sands swimming pool in Singapore, Cheval Blanc Randheli by LVMH in the Maldives, The Chedi Muscat in Oman, The Setai Miami to many of the most recognised Aman Resorts around the world. Specialising in luxury hospitality design,…
read moreEpisode 17: Flexibility in design & architecture (Simon Kincaid) In episode 17 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, Simon Kincaid, Partner at Conran & Partners, joins the sofa to discuss the benefits of a flexible approach to design and architecture… Simon Kincaid, who joins the DESIGN POD podcast, has more than 20 years’ industry experience in residential, hotel…
read more9 women inspiring a new wave of hotel design & architecture To mark International Women’s Day, and to celebrate the hotel design community being ahead of other industries when it comes to equality and diversity, we have identified nine women who are unapologetically challenging conventional approaches to design, architecture and hospitality… International Women’s Day is a day of both celebration…
read moreWeekly digest: Hotel openings, a review from Paris & trends galore Peek-a-boo! Editor Hamish Kilburn here, emerging from the Holidays slumber, with your first weekly digest of 2022 – and it’s a big one! Our list of must-read stories this week features an extensive look at significant hotels openings expected between now and June, a hotel design trends special as…
read more7 hotel trends shaping hospitality in 2022 As we start look past the crisis period of Covid-19, and start to settle into a ‘new normal’, the definition of hospitality has a new meaning – one of comfort, security and escape. International architecture firm SB Architects has identified which key hotel trends are shaping hospitality design in 2022 and beyond… SB…
read more(in video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Workspace design trends in hospitality In the final session of Hotel Designs LIVE on May 11, 2021, we positioned the spotlight on workspace design trends and how they are impacting hotel design and hospitality. In an exclusive panel discussion, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed leading figures in residential, workspace and hospitality design in order to confront…
read moreWeekly briefing: Maldives opening, bathroom trends & IDAS line-up Editor Hamish Kilburn here – right on cue – to round off your week with a low-down of the most-read hotel design stories from the past few days. This week’s edition of the Weekly Briefing includes our sneak peek inside the Maldives’ latest design-led hotel about to open, a video panel…
read moreInterior Design & Architecture Summit: Speakership line up finalised Hotel Designs’ first meet-the-buyer event since the pandemic started, Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) takes place on June 30 at Hilton London Canary Wharf – designers and architects wishing to attend, free of charge, need to email Alex King (limited spaces available). As well as a day of meaningful face-to-face…
read moreWeekly briefing: A lesson in lifestyle, wellness trends and a new disruptive brand Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your fast-tracked round-up of this week’s hotel design headlines. In this edition of the weekly briefing, we’re sharing our latest roundtable, exploring a new brand that is said to ‘revolutionise hospitality’ and we have just opened nominations for The Brit List Awards…
read moreWeekly briefing: Hotel openings, Australian arrival & tile trends Editor Hamish Kilburn here dropping in to serve you your weekly briefing, which today includes news from Kimpton Hotels, YOTEL and Four Seasons as well as a detailed look at the hottest hotel openings anticipated for May and more… While this week’s news has been hot on our agenda, I have…
read moreWeekly briefing: Award winners, design trends and a new Nobu In the same week Hotel Designs LIVE flooded the industry with four panel discussions on meaningful topics, Hotel Designs published breaking news stories from brands such as Accor, Nobu Hospitality and Hyatt. In addition, we caught up with a few leading designers to make sense of design trends in 2021. Editor…
read moreWeekly briefing: A new design podcast, Moxy arrivals & 2021 colour trends Huddle in, folks. Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing of the biggest stories that have been published on Hotel Designs in the last few days. Is everyone sitting comfortably? Let’s begin… “Finally some good news,” said nobody, ever, on the editorial desk at Hotel Designs, because despite…
read moreColour trends: A return to nature is calling A year after hospitality lost its colour due to the outbreak of Covid-19, we’ve asked brand strategist Emma Potter to inject our pages with some vibrancy. Here, she explores colour’s role in post-pandemic hospitality and hotel design… The pandemic has created a seismic shift in human behaviour. We have adapted well to new…
read moreWelcome to DESIGN POD, the contemporary design podcast for all interior design and architecture enthusiasts… DESIGN POD is a design and architecture podcast that aims to cut through the noise. The topics and personalities amplified on the podcast have been carefully chosen to give texture and context on key issues that are impacting architects and designers. Listen to the latest episode…
read moreME Dubai re-emerges with award-winning architecture status The striking ME Dubai, which is sheltered inside Zaha Hadid Archtiects’ latest award-winning building, has reopened its doors as hospitality in the Middle East enters into a cautious era… ME Dubai inside The Opus by Omniyat, which considered an architectural masterpiece and was a winner at The Brit List Awards 2020, has reopened…
read moreTRENDING // bathroom tap trends emerging in 2020 According to UK Bathrooms, taps in a range of metallics and subtle brushed finishes are trending in the bathroom for 2020 and beyond… Gone are the days when your choice of tap colour was high shine chrome or high shine chrome. Taps with matt or brushed finishes are flooding into the most…
read moreEditor Checks In: Embracing meaningful trends Following a colourful year in the hot seat at Hotel Designs, editor Hamish Kilburn looks ahead to a more meaningful future of interior design moments and trends as he gives his thoughts on Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Classic Blue… If I have learned anything in 2019 from listening to the leading designers, architects, hoteliers and…
read moreWorld Architecture Festival 2019 welcomes 2,300 professionals World Architecture Festival 2019, sponsored by GROHE, welcomed 2,300 professionals from 75 countries and hosted 39 exhibitors… At this year’s World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, founder sponsor GROHE celebrated another year of success, welcoming more than 1,000 visitors from the international architecture and design world to its dynamic booth. “We are…
read moreTHROWBACK: Duravit looks back on 2019’s top bathroom trends As we hurtle into Q4 of 2019, Bathroom manufacturer Duravit is taking a look back at some of this year’s top bathroom trends that are still holding strong. From organic shapes to matte finishes, these are the looks to add a high-end touch to any designer bathroom into the coming season and…
read moreHotel bathroom trends that guarantee to make a statement Ahead of London Design Festival 2019, bathroom manufacturer Crosswater identifies some of the major emerging design trends in international hotel bathrooms… Hospitality is one of the biggest industries in the world as well as being one of the most important branches of commercial design. Acting as a fundamental factor, hotel décor can…
read moreFloral interior design trends to fall in love with for SS19 Ahead of the inaugural Interior Design & Architecture Summit next week, VIP Buyer Delegate Partner TRENIQ has identified some of the major SS19 floral interior design trends… 2019 has announced floral maximalism as an emerging trend and a big favourite among designers. In the wake of such verdicts, we can’t…
read moreWith architecture and construction firmly in the spotlight, Hotel Designs has witnessed another jam-packed week full of interesting stories that highlights our love in design and architecture. Breaking down these headlines is editor Hamish Kilburn… New York, New York! Is there anywhere else on the planet quite like it? In the original metropolis where possibilities soar high above the bustling streets…
read moreIn the same week that the Surface Design Show opened in London and Dubai welcomes a new stylish neighbour (W Dubai – The Palm), Hotel Designs asked the former presenter of The Gadget Show, Jason Bradbury, to review a hotel 30 years in the future. Here are the top five stories of the week, as selected by editor Hamish Kilburn… This…
read moreFrom understanding Zimbabwe’s answer to luxury to finding the world’s best festive interiors, here are our top stories of the week… This week has been full of adventure in the Hotel Designs HQ. Not only did we published the highly anticipated hotel review on Matetsi Victoria Falls, but we also got into the spirit of the holidays by searching for hotels that…
read moreConstanina Tsoutsikou, the creative director of HBA London has been confirmed as the headline speaker of Interior Design & Architecture Summit (IDAS) which takes place on April 29 at Hilton London Tower Bridge… Following her crowd-pleasing Sleep Set that was exhibited at SLEEP + EAT – and being highly commended at The Brit List 2018 in the Interior Designer of the…
read moreHotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn breaks down this week’s international hotel design headlines… September has kicked-off with a number of exciting news stories that have, quite literally left the industry on a cliff hanger. Firstly, the iconic EDITION brand has expanded its empire with the hotel announcing its arrival in Barcelona. Elsewhere, Hotel Designs recommended supplier Duravit are setting trends…
read moreTo kick-start our spotlight this month on fabrics and soft furnishings, here are some of the hottest trends we are seeing at the moment… 1) Imperfection blends well It seems as if the ’70s are back this summer when it comes to colour in interior design. Bright, loud accents can really help an interior space to pop. Rubelli’s Kieffer collection,…
read moreIn February, Hotel Designs will be focussing on architecture and interior design. We will look at current trends in architecture to determine what we might expect to see more of as hotel projects continue to crop up all over the world – from floating pools and sustainable wooden buildings to working with organic materials. Our clients within this sector include…
read moreCreating furniture with the right colour palette is extremely important if you are aiming to astonish with your project. Natural tendencies are foreseen, earthy shades, sandy hues. Specifically keep an eye on smokey grey, tending to go a bit in the direction of blue hues like navy blue. In general, the key colours are based on neutral tones, many of…
read moreTo mark another successful London Fashion Week and the beginning of the interiors events season, Style Library Contract share four things they see having the greatest influence in global hospitality trends in design in 2017… Individuality More than ever before, hotel operators aim to create memorable destinations. Wanting good off-the-shelf designs and more. Interiors need to captivate, inspire and perform.…
read moreIn Conversation With: Lucienne Walpole, Vice President, SB Architects SB Architects recently appointed Lucienne Walpole as the firm’s new Vice President. Following Walpole’s participation in Hotel Designs LIVE conference, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the architect to learn more… Since joining SB Architects in 2007, Lucienne Walpole has played a valuable role on the design team for a number…
read moreRecommended Reads: Part 1 Didn’t catch everything last week? We’ve got you covered… It’s a busy world, and with so much content out there, it’s easy to miss some of our most interesting and informative articles. That’s where our weekly ‘Recommended Reads’ comes in. Each week we’ll be curating a list of our top 5 articles you might have missed.…
read moreFour Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar opens its doors Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl – Qatar recently opened its doors to guests, revealing a contemporary yet elegant interior design by global hospitality interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, part of WATG. Located at the most prestigious position on The Pearl Island in Qatar, the Four Seasons…
read moreRuark has been creating audio products for a little over thirty years, and we’re just as passionate today as we were back then. Our timeless and elegant design principles remain the same as ever and as technology has developed over the years, our products have too. We are immensely proud to offer a new generation of music systems with wide…
read moreProduct watch: innovative shower screens from Majestic London Since 1968, Majestic London has been leading the way in premium glass shower screens and enclosures. More than fifty years later, its commitment to elegant, timeless, and understated design remains as strong as ever… Majestic London – an Event Partner for MEET UP London which takes place on April 25 – harnesses…
read moreA leader in exceptional bathroom interiors, Crosswater brings cutting-edge luxury design and performance to contemporary bathroom solutions. Its innovative designs span across the whole bathroom, including key features like brassware, showering, furniture and ceramics, all the way through to the finishing touches of accessories and lighting. Offering a wide range of colours, textures and materials to choose from, you can…
read moreUnlocking the potential of data in the hospitality industry Founder of DataThinkLab, Melanie Rozencwajg, is on a mission is to help boutique hotels and chains unlock the potential of their data. In a series of articles for Hotel Designs Rozencwajg talks us through some of the tech touchpoints to get data to maximise your creativity… In an era where data…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in February 2024 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, closes his nearly six-year editorship by taking us through the hottest hotel openings that are about to land on the global hotel design scene this February… If this year’s emerging travel trends are anything to go by, then the global hotel development scene is in the…
read moreHilton marks a milestone with its 600th hotel in Greater China Hilton recently announced the opening of its landmark 600th hotel in the Greater China region, Hilton Nanjing Niushoushan. This milestone signifies Hilton’s robust presence in Greater China, boasting 600 hotels in operation across over 200 destinations and 10 distinct brands… Nestled within the picturesque Niushou Mountain cultural tourism zone,…
read moreSpeaker programme unveiled for Workspace Design Show 2024 Sustainability, design trends and development will be the main themes explored during the speaker sessions at Workspace Design Show in London, which takes place on February 27 – 28… With more than 120 speakers featuring across four key elements of discourse, Workspace Design Show is gearing up to be a content-filled exhibition…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings expected in 2024 (Q1 & Q2) Jumping straight into a year that promises to be a rollercoaster of hotel design and development, writer Pauline Brettell kicks off 2024 with an edit of the hottest hotel openings scheduled for Q1 and Q2… While the hospitality design arena is usually all about pushing boundaries, on the flipside…
read moreEditor checks in: the hotel openings to watch in 2024 As we prepare to round-off 2023 in style, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, has this year’s final words, picking out which hotel openings in 2024 should be on your radar… We love looking ahead here at Hotel Designs; exploring emerging trends – think gamechanging next-gen hotel concepts like disappearing…
read moreYear in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus In addition to creating beautiful bespoke designs over the course of the year, Modieus carpets have consistently taken pride of place on the makeover mood boards, with clients ranging from contemporary casinos to timeless classics… Modieus has shared some inspiring new projects this year, including the first new build voco…
read moreIn conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter Kilby, director of Project Management at global architecture and design consultancy, the rpa group, talks us through some of the pitfalls to avoid during hotel renovations… The expectations of a hotel stay have changed in recent…
read moreFour Seasons reimagines a Moroccan palace Four Seasons has announced its arrival in Morocco’s capital in early 2024 with a spectacular oceanside property, having restored a former palace to create the new Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr… Once a Sultan’s summer residence and later a military hospital, the historic Kasr Al Bahr – palace by the sea…
read morePanel discussion: democratising design in style As the first day of HIX drew to a close, conversation was flowing on the Crosswater stand as Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, along with three leading designers, discussed questions around product design, materiality and more broadly, design direction impacting on the role of the bathroom. Pauline Brettell shares her takeaways… As bathroom…
read moreHIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this year HIX appeared to be characterised by a healthy sense of collaboration and community. Writer Pauline Brettell, with contribution by Editor Hamish Kilburn, takes a look at the designs and the discussions that provided guests with…
read moreMiniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul Giovanni Podini, fascinated by the history and architecture of the Stadt Hotel Città has collaborated with architect Sergio Bizzarro to restore this historical Bolzano hotel to its former glory… Located in the oldest part of Bolzano’s historical centre, the Stadt Hotel Città always had the feel of an elegant lady waiting…
read moreWoods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written in the difference between visiting a place and experiencing a destination. Samer Charara, Woods Bagot Principal and Dubai Studio Chair, explores why hotels are leaving behind escape in favour of experience… In his role at Woods…
read moreIn the archives: behind the scenes with Morris & Co Editor Hamish Kilburn was given exclusive access inside the archive of Sanderson Design Group to flick through centuries worth of design under one roof and, ultimately, understand the context of the group’s latest collections… Hidden from view on the outskirts of London, is where Sanderson Design Group (SDG) perhaps unexpectedly…
read more5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on the boards that will make the biggest impact when they are made into reality… When it comes to hotel concepts in 2023 that are currently on the boards, creativity, collaboration and community would appear to be…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to the perfect stopover for your Californian road trip, this months VIP hotel openings span the globe as well as the design language being used to inspire these new properties… This months rush of hotel openings could…
read moreRedesigning a legacy: evolving Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius Editor Hamish Kilburn was in Mauritius to explore how Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, the island’s first luxury operator that opened its first hotel in 1952, is evolving its look and feel of its hotels without touching its precious legacy and effortless style… Legacy can only take hotels so far in the global…
read morePanel discussion: curating ‘wow’ moments in hotel design To celebrate the launch of House of Rohl and Studio Mica’s involvement in the Wow! House 2023, displaying at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour this summer, Editor Hamish Kilburn chaired a panel discussion with leading designers on statement hotel design (watch full video below)… In the global community of interior design and architecture,…
read moreDesign exclusive: inside Pnoé Breathing Life, a new wellness hotel in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn scoops the design exclusive review of Pnoé Breathing Life – a new, luxury wellness hotel in Crete that has emerged… Strengths on the hospitality landscape in Greece lie on contrasts, not similarities. Crete, the largest among the Greek Islands, is land-locked with ancient ruins, mountainous…
read moreAtlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs A collaboration inspired by common values, Atlas Concorde and HBA have launched five decors that all have a cosmopolitan feel… Atlas Concorde and design studio HBA have unveiled the labour of their recent collaboration in the development of the Marvel Travertine collection, a project of excellent ceramic surfaces accompanied by an…
read moreRound-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Stepping out of the train and into the Clerkenwell sunshine, rose-tinted glasses aside, the trademark pink stripes were unavoidable and led the way – winding through the district punctuated by design statements, creative inflatables and some fairly regular Aperol Spritz stations! Writer Pauline Brettell looks back at some of the highlights of the week……
read moreRosewood set to open in Seoul in 2027 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C Co., Ltd., one of Korea’s leading real estate developers, to manage Rosewood Seoul, a new build ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2027. Here’s what we know… The location of Rosewood Seoul holds significant cultural, historical and geographical value and places visitors…
read moreIndustry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together to discuss the future of washroom design in hotel design. The whitepaper was commissioned by Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks… In a recently published whitepaper study from bathroom brands Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks, nine industry-leading voices…
read moreChecking in to Meliá Frankfurt City – a hotel that means business Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to review Meliá Frankfurt City, a hotel that is wrapped in an eco-smart building that shelters a sleek hospitality experience… Business hotels have been given somewhat of a bad reputation in the past. The image of a ‘business hotel’ that many would conger…
read moreIn conversation with: Ian Burleigh on 20 years of Ica Established in 2003, Ica has spent 20 years building both projects and its reputation and is regarded as one of the world’s leading hotel architecture and design practices. Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Ian Burleigh, Executive Chairman, Ica, to find out a little more about the story behind the…
read moreAn exclusive look at the new Bello Collection from Modieus Hotel Designs was given exclusive access to the Modieus design duo Leah Manwaring and Debra Ryan on the launch of its hottest new collection, BELLO. Italian for good-looking, lovely and handsome, this fine-looking collection is beautifully designed with an unapologetic masculine nuance… There are three distinct chapters to this Italian…
read moreAround the world in six Morgan collections Morgan collections are named after the places that inspired them and Design Director Erin Johnson explores the way geography can inspire design, taking us on a journey around the world in six Morgan collections... From the feelings evoked by urban or rural landscapes to the captivating beauty of manmade and natural structures alike,…
read moreBeyond the covers of the Hotel Guest Experience Report from Geberit Created in collaboration with some of the UK’s top industry experts, Geberit has released its Hotel Guest Experience Report for 2023. We paged through to have a look at what has become a valuable design resource… Now in its third year, the Hotel Guest Experience Report delves into the…
read moreRoundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023 With the aim to rediscover meaning in hotel design and hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed six leading interior designers to Gabriel Scott’s London showroom in Mayfair, to peel back the design layers that surround luxury hotels in 2023 and beyond… What is luxury, and how do we measure it? These questions have challenged…
read moreInside Hamilton Litestat: where design innovation is in the DNA Hamilton Litestat, Heading Partner at MEET UP London, should need little introduction. But in case it does, we caught up with Gavin Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at the Bristol-based company, to find out what makes this decorative wiring accessories powerhouse special… Established over six decades as a world-renowned designer…
read moreWorkspace Design Show: what to expect With only a few days until the Workspace Design Show returns to London’s Business Design Centre, here is a sneak peek into what will be on the table… The Workspace Design show 2023 will be bringing together a range of striking features with a thought-provoking programme of talks featuring a whole host of speakers…
read moreIntroducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water Tackling some hard-hitting questions around the future of water, GROHE will dedicate its GROHE X Summit – Caring for Water – to the one element we cannot live without… When we use water, we tend to forget about the existential value it has and that it is not an infinite source that…
read moreIn conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe Award-winning design studio Stickman Tribe is known for approaching design challenges creatively while connecting to the unique customs and heritage of each new development site. With the studios’ work within the new W Dubai Mina Seyahi receiving a lot of attention, writer Pauline Brettell caught up with Principal and Founder Marcos…
read moreWorkspace Design Show: a closer look at the design talks Returning to London’s Business Design Centre on February 27-28, the Workspace Design Show builds on the theme ‘Destination Workplace: Places Where People Want to Be’. Here is a little more about what to expect in the talks, interviews and discussions… To cover the ever-changing world of workplace strategy and design,…
read moreIn conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword CUBE recently released its original documentary, Sustainability: A Broken Record, exploring sustainability within architecture, manufacturing and design. Following the release, we sat down with Jeremy Grove, Managing Director and Head of Design at Sibley Grove to dive deeper into this topic and learn how we can move forwards from the…
read moreIn conversation with: Charlie North, VP of Interior Design, Ennismore Editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with Charlie North, Vice President of Interior Design at Ennismore, to discuss branding, longevity and why the company has launched AIME Studios… It’s a typical winter morning in London. Not that you could tell the time of day by looking at the pearl-grey sky that…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in February 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at the design-savvy hotels opening this February that are expected to arrive and steal the show… Following Hotel Designs’ special feature last month, where we explored the hottest hotels opening throughout 2023, it’s time to kickstart our VIP arrivals series that will run throughout the year taking…
read moreChalet-chic: designing high-end luxury digs in the French Alps Editor Hamish Kilburn checked in to Chalet Inoko, high in the French Alps, to understand how owner and designer Jeanne Roesch-Degoy created a luxurious yet unpretentious alpine retreat in the heart of Val d’Isère, one of Europe’s most raved-about ski resorts… Over decades, since opening its first ski season in 1932,…
read moreCreating Muir Halifax – a hotel steeped in maritime culture The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax, was screaming out for a hotel that answered to its landscape. On Travel By Design, a podcast by Marriott Bonvoy Traveller, host Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, spoke to interior designer Alessandro Munge and art consultant Grace Zeppili, to unpick the raw design…
read moreMeta by Dornbracht: minimal in form with maximum variability The impressive versatility of the Meta fittings’ series, which was created for Dornbracht by Sieger Design, is now underlined by new finishes, textures and variants to embody modern minimalism at its most pure… Dornbrachts‘ additions to its Meta range in new red, orange and dark green finishes deliberately set a bold…
read moreFOCUS eco fireplace wins at German Design Award 2023 The new glazed version of the Gyrofocus fireplace from FOCUS, a design that has survived fashions and trends over the last fifty-plus years, has been awarded after the company reimagined the classic, bringing it bang-up-to-date whilst making it environmentally and eco-efficient… The iconic Gyrofocus by FOCUS was selected as ‘the most…
read moreWhich design collaborations changed the game in 2022? Whatever way you look at it, the projects that have been born from authentic and organic collaborations have come out on top in 2022. Highlighting just how togetherness has fuelled the industry this year, Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a look at some of the most stand-out and layered partnerships… Together we can.…
read moreYear in review: top 3 projects from Leaflike With 2022 wrapping up, we continue our ‘year in review’ series by taking a glance back at how Leaflike has transformed hotel public areas – from standard to extraordinary – with a healthy injection of nature. Here are our top picks from its projects this year… 2022 has brought wonderful opportunities and…
read moreYear in review: remember when UNILIN unveiled this ultra sustainable oak finish? Master Oak, which first entered our radar in February this year, is the multiple international award–winning decorative finish from UNILIN Panels. Here’s why we love it… Recognised for excellence in sustainability and product by DNA Paris Design Awards and the MIAW Design & Innovation Awards, Master Oak is…
read moreIn conversation with: Christian Sieger, CEO at sieger design Having been charged with the task of presenting the Rising Star Award at The Brit List Awards 2022, Christian Sieger found time in his London schedule to sit down with us to chat about all things design and wellness, giving writer Pauline Brettell the opportunity to find out more about the…
read moreThe Tongsai Bay forges ahead with its transformation The Tongsai Bay, the very first five-star luxury hotel to be built on Koh Samui, is forging ahead with Phase Two of its innovative refurbishment and development programme as the resort continues to lead the way in developing the harmonious interaction between the natural world and the best of traditional Thai hospitality…
read moreWhat to expect from Workspace Design Show 2023 Workspace Design Show will be taking over the hall at the Business Design Centre, London, on February 27 –28. While it is getting ready to host a whole range of creatives from the UK’s workplace industry, we are fulfilling our media partnership role with an insight on what’s to look forward to……
read morePanel discussion: texture, colour and materials in bathroom design With the aim to define how bathrooms are evolving, Hotel Designs, in association with Bathroom Brands Group, invited Sarah Dabbs, Associate at Spaceinvader Design, Sasha Stupar, Associate Director at EPR Architects and Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at Jolie Studio to explore texture, colour and materials in the bathroom… There are many…
read moreChicago adds glamour to skyline with The LaSalle Hotel The design-forward and Art Deco-inspired luxury hotel, The LaSalle Hotel, sits on the top five floors of a historically iconic Chicago landmark from famed architect Daniel Burnham. Let’s take a look inside… Following our shout-out earlier this summer about the hottest hotel openings – and just in time for the summer…
read moreHotel concepts: flights of fancy on the hotel development scene From designs inspired by the ‘birds and the bees’ – not those ones – right through to the metaverse and beyond, this month we take a look at hotel concepts that are setting trends, responding to change and all the contradictions in between… After being locked down and earth-bound for…
read moreHow Dornbracht added designer touches to Langham Nymphenburg bathrooms As part of a project to restore its Langham Nymphenburg Residence in Munich, porcelain manufacturer Nymphenburg teamed up with Dornbracht to give each bathroom its own individual character… Dornbracht’s iconic design and choice of materials and finishes, as well as the quality of its workmanship and production, made it an ideal…
read moreTrophy design revealed for The Brit List Awards 2022 Taking the awards campaign up a deserving notch, The Brit List Awards 2022 has announced that Sans Souci has been confirmed as this year’s trophy partner. Before the free applications/nominations process closes, Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Jiří Krišica, Head of Design at the lighting brand, to get a sneak peek…
read moreHadi Teherani: the bathroom is a “source of new energy” AXOR project DISTINCTIVE was born from Hadi Teherani’s vision to define his interpretation of a bathroom with personality… Hadi Teherani approaches his architecture and design projects holistically. Born in Teheran and raised in Hamburg he is a prolific and versatile designer and versatile designer whose works can be found in…
read moreLive from CDW: unlock the power of nature with UNILIN UNILIN Panels is at Clerkenwell Design Week with a programme of creative and informative events that explore the central theme of nature and how it can be used to connect people with the spaces in which they work… With a full programme of workshops, talks and live interviews, UNILIN Panels…
read moreThat philoxenia feeling: checking in to xenodocheio Milos xenodocheio Milos has opened as the first luxury boutique hotel falling under the banner of renowned Greek restaurant, estiatorio Milos. The 43-key hotel, in the centre of Athens, has taken the brand’s baton as it prepares to carry the inspiring Milos story into its next chapter… You cannot escape history when in…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in May 2022 With Greece continuing to lead the pack when it comes to hotel openings this month, May sees the full range of hospitality offerings; from bijoux island resorts to boutique city getaways, along with an impressive Frank Gehry designed multi functional development in Los Angeles… As summer feels tantalisingly close, it is difficult…
read moreChanging spaces: the quiet design evolution of the workplace With the lines between home, work and hospitality becoming increasingly blurred, we caught up with three companies supplying both the hospitality and workplace sectors to find out more about these changes and how they are affecting the products they offer… Working in cafes with your morning cappucino has always been popular,…
read moreEpisode 15: A new era of luxury design (Jo Littlefair) In episode 15 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, interior designer Jo Littlefair joins the sofa discuss interior schemes, materials and projects that are shaping a new chapter of luxury in hotel design and high-end residential (scroll down to listen)… Jo Littlefair, who won Interior Designer of the…
read moreLive roundtable: discussing the new era of luxury in hotel design In an exclusive roundtable with Hotel Designs, in association with Gabriel Scott, leading interior designers and architects gathered to discuss materials, lighting and sustainability when exploring luxury hotel design in 2022 and beyond (scroll down for video)… Like all things in hotel design and hospitality, luxury and what is…
read moreColour-healing menu: checking in to Six Senses Douro Valley We are only just scratching the surface of understanding sensory design’s role in fuelling the next chapter in hotel design and hospitality, as Editor Hamish Kilburn learns following a transformative nature- and colour-inspired visit to Six Senses Douro Valley… For years, designers, architects and hospitality businesses have seen (and used) colour…
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