Industry News • Hotel Designs

Feature / 04.08.2020

Access all areas: inside a minimalist’s dream – The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Access all areas: inside a minimalist’s dream – The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko The new luxury hotel offers an unparalleled vantage point in mountain region of...

Feature / 03.08.2020

Gessi on ‘dreaming big’ in bathroom aesthetics

By: Hamish Kilburn

Gessi on ‘dreaming big’ in bathroom aesthetics Success in design is based on pleasure, beauty and imagination. Innovative bathroom brand Gessi dictates the recipe to...

Opinion / 03.08.2020

Editor checks in: calling for intelligent hospitality

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: calling for intelligent hospitality The measure of intelligent hospitality is the ability to adapt. In his latest column, editor Hamish Kilburn...

Feature / 03.08.2020

FEATURE: nautical lighting trends in 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: nautical lighting trends in 2020 On or off the water, lighting technology is evolving rapidly. Voltra Lighting explores this year's most prominent nautical...

News / 31.07.2020

Conrad Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain

By: Hamish Kilburn

Conrad Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain Conrad Costa del Sol, Spain’s first Conrad Hotels & Resorts property, is slated to open in...

Building which will be the rosewood hotel in Shanghai

Hotel Development / 30.07.2020

Rosewood announces new hotel in Shanghai

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood announces new hotel in Shanghai Shanghai is a strategic addition to the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand, expanding its footprint in Asia. Rosewood...

Feature / 30.07.2020

Sneak peek: inside “the most stylish hotel in Crete”

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sneak peek: inside “the most stylish hotel in Crete” CAYO Exclusive Resort and Spa – one of Greece’s most hotly-anticipated new hotel in 2021...

Feature / 30.07.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: specifying fabrics for contract markets

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: specifying fabrics for contract markets There are a lot of things to take into account when specifying fabrics for contract environments and...

News / 30.07.2020

Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester to re-open in August

By: Hamish Kilburn

Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester to re-open in August Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester, which will host MEET UP North on May 6, 2021,...

Exclusive / 30.07.2020

Hotel Designs LIVE: ‘eco warrior’ Bill Bensley confirmed as headline speaker

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs LIVE: ‘eco warrior’ Bill Bensley confirmed as headline speaker Back by popular demand, following last months debut event, Hotel Designs LIVE, which...

Hotel Development / 29.07.2020

Hyatt announces plans for its debut hotel in Cyprus

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt announces plans for its debut hotel in Cyprus Grand Hyatt Limassol, set to open in Cyprus in 2025, will mark a significant milestone...

News / 29.07.2020

The Brit List Awards 2020: meet the judges

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2020: meet the judges Now that nominations have officially opened for The Brit List Awards 2020, we would like you...

Feature / 28.07.2020

IN PICTURES: inside Bellonias Villas, Santorini

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: inside Bellonias Villas, Santorini With Greece becoming a popular go-to destination post-lockdown, Hotel Designs explores the interior design story of Bellonias Villas...

Feature / 27.07.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: anti-microbial fabrics – a question of balance

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: anti-microbial fabrics – a question of balance To conclude our month putting fabrics and soft furnishings under the spotlight, we hear from...

News / 27.07.2020

Aberdeen project trials NASA technology to purify air

By: Hamish Kilburn

Aberdeen project trials NASA technology to purify air A leading Aberdeen accommodation provider has become the first in its sector to trial an innovative...

Feature / 24.07.2020

FEATURE: inside Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow airport’s £4.2m renovation

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: inside Hilton Garden Inn at Heathrow airport’s £4.2m renovation For optimists, the timing couldn't be better for Hilton Garden Inn Heathrow Airport Hotel...

Hotel Development / 24.07.2020

Marriott International opens 800th property in Asia Pacific

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marriott International opens 800th property in Asia Pacific A milestone opening underscores the continued development of the Marriott International portfolio in Asia Pacific with...

Feature / 23.07.2020

FEATURE: Geberit lifts the lid on bathroom hygiene

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: Geberit lifts the lid on bathroom hygiene While the fallout from Covid-19 has been felt everywhere, it’s fair to say that the impact...

Feature / 23.07.2020

Everything you need to know about hospitality salaries and staff expectations

By: Hamish Kilburn

Everything you need to know about hospitality salaries and staff expectations Salaries and conditions in hospitality can be a touchy subject. It’s sometimes hard...

Exclusive / 23.07.2020

The Brit List Awards 2020: applications are open and FREE

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2020: applications are open and FREE FREE TO APPLY: Hotel Designs' The Brit List Awards is back for another year...

Events / 22.07.2020

Hotel Designs updates in-house event calendar

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs updates in-house event calendar In the wake of pandemic, Hotel Designs has made a few amendments to this year's in-house event calendar....

Interview / 22.07.2020

In Conversation With: Penta Hotels’ new MD, Rogier Braakman

By: Hamish Kilburn

In Conversation With: Penta Hotels’ new MD, Rogier Braakman In February 2020, weeks before the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a pandemic, the new...

Video / 22.07.2020

IN VIDEO: Parkside’s discussion about colour & wellbeing

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN VIDEO: Parkside’s discussion about colour & wellbeing To officially mark the launch of the brand's new Matrix collection, Parkside Architectural Tiles invited editor...

News / 21.07.2020

Nobu to open debut hotel in Africa

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nobu to open debut hotel in Africa Global lifestyle brand Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced...

News / 21.07.2020

Six Senses to open second hotel in Italy

By: Hamish Kilburn

Six Senses to open second hotel in Italy Six Senses Antognolla, which marks the brand’s second opening in Italy, will shelter more branded residences...

Feature / 21.07.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: sustainable art in hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: sustainable art in hotels Driving the industry to search for and specify sustainable art, Artelier explores sustainable artwork in luxury contexts... The...

Feature / 20.07.2020

IN PICTURES: Inside the soon-to-open Hotel Fariones, Lanzarote

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Inside the soon-to-open Hotel Fariones, Lanzarote The new five-star Hotel Fariones, which will open in Lanzarote in September of this year, will...

Feature / 20.07.2020

FEATURE: inside Timothy Oulton’s self-isolation dome

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: inside Timothy Oulton’s self-isolation dome It may not be a hotel, but Timothy Oulton Studio's Halodome was meaningfully created ahead of its time...

Supplier News / 17.07.2020

FIRST LOOK: 2020 Outdoor Collection by Minotti

By: Hamish Kilburn

FIRST LOOK: 2020 Outdoor Collection by Minotti Borders between the indoors and outdoors cease to exist in the 2020 Outdoor Collection by Minotti, which...

Feature / 17.07.2020

FEATURE: How commercial spaces can adapt to social distancing measures

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: How commercial spaces can adapt to social distancing measures Now that the industry is reopening its doors, many wonder 'how', 'when' and 'where'...

Feature / 16.07.2020

Hotel Designs LIVE – what you missed

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs LIVE – what you missed The debut Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place during lockdown on June 23, broadcasted four engaging virtual...

Interview / 16.07.2020

5 Minutes With: Sarah Beall on how Forum Events went digital

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 Minutes With: Sarah Beall on how Forum Events went digital Like all businesses, Forum Events & Media Group (owner of Hotel Designs, Hotel...

Feature / 15.07.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Make a statement with a striking tiled feature wall

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Make a statement with a striking tiled feature wall CTD Architectural Tiles explains how designers create an eye-catching moment in the lobby...

Hotel Development / 15.07.2020

Rosewood to arrive in Sardinia

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood to arrive in Sardinia The ultra-luxury property in Sardinia is to shelter Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ debut island resort in Italy... With recent...

News / 15.07.2020

Mandarin Oriental to arrive in Vienna in 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mandarin Oriental to arrive in Vienna in 2023 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel and branded residences...

Feature / 15.07.2020

Unveiled: the 2020 Indoor Collection by Minotti

By: Hamish Kilburn

Unveiled: the 2020 Indoor Collection by Minotti It may not be the unveiling that the Italian furniture brand had in mind, but the 2020...

Supplier News / 15.07.2020

Parkside launches Matrix ceramic wall tile collection

By: Hamish Kilburn

Parkside launches Matrix ceramic wall tile collection Designed in collaboration with a leading colour consultant, Matrix is the latest ceramic wall tile collection from...

News / 14.07.2020

GOING LIVE: Discussing colour & wellbeing with Parkside

By: Hamish Kilburn

GOING LIVE: Discussing colour & wellbeing with Parkside Placing colour and wellbeing under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn will join Parkside Architectural Tiles' live...

Feature / 14.07.2020

Enter UK Bathrooms Design Awards today!

By: Hamish Kilburn

Enter UK Bathrooms Design Awards today! UK Bathrooms, one of the leading online store for premium designer bathroom products, has launched the UK Bathrooms...

Feature / 14.07.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Human-centric lighting in hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Human-centric lighting in hotels Never has it been a better time for a new lighting brand with a plethora of experience and...

Feature / 14.07.2020

FEATURE: the making of a Moroccan dream

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: the making of a Moroccan dream Hotel Designs explores how design firm KAI Interiors converted an authentic Moroccan building into a timeless hotel... ...

Supplier News / 13.07.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Focus’ latest outdoor fireplaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Focus’ latest outdoor fireplaces Summer, according to Focus, should be spent outside surrounded by elegance and warmth. Hotel Designs gets cosy around...

Hotel Development / 13.07.2020

Hyatt to expand Alila Brand in Americas

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hyatt to expand Alila Brand in Americas Expected to open in early 2021, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas will become the brand's debut new-build...

Feature / 13.07.2020

Mirror, mirror on the wall, how do I meaningfully design reflective surfaces?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mirror, mirror on the wall, how do I meaningfully design reflective surfaces? Reflective surfaces mirror a fascination for us all. Whether viewed across a...

Feature / 13.07.2020

The Flame of mori.london by Studio Waldemeyer

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Flame of mori.london by Studio Waldemeyer Lighting expert Mortiz Waldemeyer’s innovative collection was born from the simple act of playing with fire. Hotel...

News / 10.07.2020

Meet the new BIID President

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the new BIID President Lester Bennett takes the baton from Harriet Forde to become the President of the BIID... The British Institute of...

Feature / 10.07.2020

Lighting design: guests’ demands come first

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lighting design: guests’ demands come first Following the industry emerging from the pandemic, lighting brand Franklite explains how guests are at the heart as...

Hotel Opening / 10.07.2020

IN PICTURES: Raffles brand arrives in Bali

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Raffles brand arrives in Bali Raffles Bali has opened, taking the brand's global portfolio of luxury hotels up to 15 properties... Following...

Feature / 10.07.2020

Exclusive Tents: working with nature to create one-off luxury experiences

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive Tents: working with nature to create one-off luxury experiences To conclude a three-part editorial series, Hotel Designs understands Exclusive Tents' unique relationship with...

Supplier News / 10.07.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Shower spaces from Ambiance Bain

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Shower spaces from Ambiance Bain Bathroom brand Ambiance Bain is continually striving to deliver new, innovative, exciting products, has succeeded again with...

News / 10.07.2020

UPDATE: Sleep & Eat goes virtual for 2020

By: Hamish Kilburn

UPDATE: Sleep & Eat goes virtual for 2020 This year's Sleep & Eat, which was due to physically take place at Olympia London in...

Feature / 10.07.2020

FEATURE: To mask or not to mask – will you ask your staff to wear one?

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: To mask or not to mask – will you ask your staff to wear one? Following the positive news that hoteliers can now...

Feature / 10.07.2020

CASE STUDY: a bespoke lighting scheme for The St. Regis Venice

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: a bespoke lighting scheme for The St. Regis Venice Bespoke lighting solution provider Inspired by Design was approached by interior design firm...

Feature / 09.07.2020

TREND ALERT: Aspirational lifestyle interior design is in!

By: Hamish Kilburn

TREND ALERT: Aspirational lifestyle interior design is in! Following pandemic paralysis, forcing the world's population to become short-term introverts, aspirational lifestyle interior design is...

Feature / 09.07.2020

TREND ALERT: Natural stone in hotel design lighting

By: Hamish Kilburn

TREND ALERT: Natural stone in hotel design lighting With designers and architects looking for new innovative ways in which to inject biophilic design, Voltra...

Supplier News / 09.07.2020

Falcon Contract Flooring: the people behind the brand

By: Hamish Kilburn

Falcon Contract Flooring: the people behind the brand To celebrate putting flooring under this month's editorial spotlight, Hotel Designs was given access into one...

Interview / 09.07.2020

Technology talk with Technological Innovations Group

By: Hamish Kilburn

Technology talk with Technological Innovations Group Following lengthy debates regarding technology that took place at Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up Technological...

News / 08.07.2020

IN PICTURES: inside the new Villa Copenhagen

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: inside the new Villa Copenhagen The 390-key luxury hotel, Villa Copenhagen, has officially opened. Hotel Designs takes a peek inside... It has been...

Feature / 08.07.2020

How hotels can shelter wellbeing with cleaner air

By: Hamish Kilburn

How hotels can shelter wellbeing with cleaner air With hospitality re-emerging in England, hotels would've spent the last few weeks closely reviewing and creating...

Supplier News / 08.07.2020

Lusso Stone: achieving luxury status in surface design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lusso Stone: achieving luxury status in surface design Renowned for designing and creating bespoke, luxury bathroom spaces, Lusso Stone’s talented designers can offer a...

Supplier News / 07.07.2020

The sleep brand that has provided quality solutions for decades

By: Hamish Kilburn

The sleep brand that has provided quality solutions for decades Silentnight Group is the home of the most trusted sleep brands in the bed...

News / 07.07.2020

Sleep & Eat launches three-day virtual event

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sleep & Eat launches three-day virtual event The new virtual event, Designscape, will take place August 11 – 13... From the creative minds behind...

Feature / 07.07.2020

FEATURE: How ‘hometels’ and long-term stays will thrive

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: How ‘hometels’ and long-term stays will thrive The extended stay portion of the lodging business continues to see strong demand. But are extended...

Feature / 06.07.2020

Meet the team behind hotel design community, Design Equals

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the team behind hotel design community, Design Equals With a unique model based on bringing a network of creatives together, Design Equals is...

Supplier News / 06.07.2020

Furniture Product Watch: DIVINITAS by DOMINGO SALOTTI

By: Hamish Kilburn

Furniture Product Watch: DIVINITAS by DOMINGO SALOTTI DIVINITAS is the latest luxury collection of upholstered furniture and accessories launched by DOMINGO SALOTTI. To celebrate soft...

Supplier News / 06.07.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Mother of Pearl decorative panels by Siminetti

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Mother of Pearl decorative panels by Siminetti Siminetti’s Mother of Pearl decorative panels have been described as the next generation in Mother...

Supplier News / 06.07.2020

Wellness is boundless with Rainfinity by hansgrohe

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wellness is boundless with Rainfinity by hansgrohe The bold innovative qualities of Rainfinity by Hansgrohe have taken wellness in the bathroom up a notch...

Feature / 03.07.2020

FEATURE: Hotel staff demand smart hospitality post-pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: Hotel staff demand smart hospitality post-pandemic As hospitality businesses across the UK prepare for a safe reopening from tomorrow, an exclusive survey shows...

News / 03.07.2020

Inside IHG’s debut Hotel Indigo property in Cyprus

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside IHG’s debut Hotel Indigo property in Cyprus The 40-key Hotel Indigo Larnaca marks IHG Hotels & Resorts first Hotel Indigo and the second...

Supplier News / 03.07.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Aqualisa zones into the smart bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Aqualisa zones into the smart bathroom The use of technology as part of the hotel bathroom experience has taken a giant leap...

News / 02.07.2020

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts to open debut property in Rome

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts to open debut property in Rome Bvlgari Hotel Roma, which is slated to open in 2022, will occupy a magnificent...

A montage created by editor H. Kilburn showing John R. Williams and his work

Feature / 02.07.2020

Editor Checks In: Celebrating ‘Hollywood’s Architect’

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor Checks In: Celebrating ‘Hollywood’s Architect’ Having followed a month of tempestuous headlines, editor Hamish Kilburn has come to the stark realisation that more...

Supplier News / 02.07.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Boost Pro, the new collection from Atlas Concorde

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Boost Pro, the new collection from Atlas Concorde The new Boost Pro collection from Atlas Concorde is designed with urban chic spaces...

News / 02.07.2020

Rosewood brand to arrive in Spain in 2021 as part of European expansion

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood brand to arrive in Spain in 2021 as part of European expansion The iconic Hotel Villa Magna in Madrid is, in 2021, to...

Supplier News / 01.07.2020

Inspired by Japanese design: ION by Woven Image

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inspired by Japanese design: ION by Woven Image Inspired by the intricate beauty of Japanese design, Woven Image's ION is the latest edition to...

Feature / 01.07.2020

OPINION: “Now is the time for your interiors to ‘WOW’

By: Hamish Kilburn

OPINION: “Now is the time for your interiors to ‘WOW’ For anyone or any business about to reopen to the world, here's Interefurb's Gary...

Feature / 01.07.2020

IN PICTURES: Sneak peek of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Sneak peek of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Opening this September, after being on the drawing boards for nearly a decade, Four Seasons...

Feature / 30.06.2020

Lighting Case Study: Designing The Bristol

By: Hamish Kilburn

Lighting Case Study: Designing The Bristol The 65-key hotel The Bristol, designed by Earl Swensson Associates (ESa), has a unique lighting story that includes...

News / 30.06.2020

Renovation revealed: Marriott Cancun collection reopens

By: Hamish Kilburn

Renovation revealed: Marriott Cancun collection reopens Following a recently completed interior design renovation project, The Marriott Cancun Collection (JW Marriott Cancun and Marriott Cancun)...

Feature / 30.06.2020

CASE STUDY: Breathing new life into a ruined monastery in Naples

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Breathing new life into a ruined monastery in Naples Kaldewei bathroom solutions perfectly blends a stylish mix of historical and modern styles...

Feature / 29.06.2020

IN PICTURES: OKKO Hotels’ new design-led guestroom concept

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: OKKO Hotels’ new design-led guestroom concept On July of 2019, in the heart of Paris, along the platform No. 2 at Gare...

Feature / 29.06.2020

CASE STUDY: Lighting The Hoxton Southwark

By: Hamish Kilburn

CASE STUDY: Lighting The Hoxton Southwark A stone’s throw from the River Thames and London’s South Bank, the Hoxton Southwark opened its doors in...

Supplier News / 29.06.2020

Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

Signbox creates new social distancing signs and graphics for hotels The signage company Signbox has adapted its portfolio to include stylish social distancing signage...

News / 29.06.2020

Monkey Island Estate opens private residences

By: Hamish Kilburn

Monkey Island Estate opens private residences The six new private residences open at Monkey Island Estate in Bray amid post-pandemic luxury consumer demands expecting...

Feature / 29.06.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The ‘anything is possible’ approach in interior design

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: The ‘anything is possible’ approach in interior design Timothy Oulton is a British designer who has mastered the 'anything is possible' approach...

Feature / 26.06.2020

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: F&B Design changes post-pandemic

By: Hamish Kilburn

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: F&B Design changes post-pandemic Now that hospitality is beginning to open its doors once more, we asked Federico Schilling from Flair Studio...

Supplier News / 26.06.2020

FEATURE: The benefits of bespoke when designing fitness areas

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: The benefits of bespoke when designing fitness areas In the post-pandemic world, hotel spas and fitness areas will need to work harder in...

Hotel Opening / 26.06.2020

IN PICTURES: Italy’s Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa opens

By: Hamish Kilburn

IN PICTURES: Italy’s Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa opens The sensitively designed 11-key boutique jewel has opened in the heart of Italy’s White...

Feature / 25.06.2020

How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre

By: Hamish Kilburn

How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre To celebrate sustainability in practice, Hotel Designs asks Paisley Hansen to investigate what hotels are doing...

Feature / 25.06.2020

Exploring what makes design unique through the rich theatre of life

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exploring what makes design unique through the rich theatre of life With 'Finding your lane' being a topic that Hotel Designs will explore in...

IN VIDEO / 25.06.2020

Hotel Designs LIVE: Technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel with Jason Bradbury

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs LIVE: Technology’s role in tomorrow’s hotel with Jason Bradbury On June 23, Hotel Designs hosted its first ever virtual conference. To kickstart...

Hotel Opening / 25.06.2020

Hotel Indigo arrives in Verona

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Indigo arrives in Verona The 62-key property has stood as one of the most prestigious hotels in Verona for years, and was reopened...

News / 24.06.2020

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Le Guanahani St. Barth

By: Hamish Kilburn

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Le Guanahani St. Barth The iconic Caribbean resort on St. Barth will reveal a comprehensive refurbishment under the...

Feature / 24.06.2020

Designing bespoke feature lighting for public spaces (part 2)

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing bespoke feature lighting for public spaces (part 2) Following on from part one of Inspired By Design's bespoke lighting series, the company's Simon...

Interview / 24.06.2020

In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Dean Winter, Managing Director, Swire Hotels

By: Hamish Kilburn

In (Lockdown) Conversation With: Dean Winter, Managing Director, Swire Hotels Following his recent appointment as Managing Director of Swire Hotels, Dean Winter sits down...

Supplier News / 23.06.2020

GROHE achieves carbon-neutral production

By: Hamish Kilburn

GROHE achieves carbon-neutral production Achieving carbon-neutral production is an important milestone in GROHE’s 360-degree sustainability strategy, and is now working to ensure that all...

Feature / 23.06.2020

FEATURE: The ever-growing importance of biophilic design

By: Hamish Kilburn

FEATURE: The ever-growing importance of biophilic design While sustainability remains high-up on the agenda, and following editor Hamish Kilburn's panel discussion at the Surface...

Supplier News / 22.06.2020

PRODUCT WATCH: Energy-saving Cheetah by Quintex

By: Hamish Kilburn

PRODUCT WATCH: Energy-saving Cheetah by Quintex It has been described as "Europe’s leading on-demand energy saving control", Cheetah is a high-impact smart technology for...

Spotlight On / 22.06.2020

SPOTLIGHT ON: The role of landscape architecture in ‘glamping’ resorts

By: Hamish Kilburn

SPOTLIGHT ON: The role of landscape architecture in ‘glamping’ resorts A Glamping resort is usually sited within a picturesque location whether forest, beach, lake,...