Editors Picks

Collage of HIX Event 2022
HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse
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HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse HIX 2022 was underlined by the event theme; ‘Great things will grow’ – and…

Foster + Partners The William render
Foster + Partners will design one of London’s largest timber developments
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Foster + Partners will design one of London’s largest timber developments Foster + Partners has released CGIs showing its design for a new mixed-use…

LEVENverse hotel room in the metaverse
Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond”
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Editor checks in: “hotels in the metaverse and beyond” Headsets on. Hot off the HIX Talks stage, where he and a handful of visionaries…

Aerial view of Orla by OMNIYAT Amenities
Introducing ORLA Dorchester Collection, Dubai
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Introducing ORLA Dorchester Collection, Dubai Foster + Partners has elevated global property standards by designing ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, which is situated at the…

Orient Express Suite - bedroom
Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita
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Hotel on the tracks: a sneak peek inside the Orient Express La Dolce Vita All aboard! Before the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train…

Pasadena Hotel & Pool courtyard with outdoor furniture and yellow pops of colour
Fancy a dip? Inside the revived Pasadena Hotel & Pool
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Fancy a dip? Inside the revived Pasadena Hotel & Pool Stonehill Taylor has reimagined the historic Pasadena Hotel & Pool, inspired by the golden…

eclectic mix of art on the wall of restaurant in Horwood House hotel behind leather banquette seating
Horwood House Hotel: a design transformation
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Horwood House Hotel: a design transformation Informed by tradition, enriched by materiality, and inspired by contemporary life; architecture and interior design studio Ica Studio…

Hamish Handing out The Brit List 2022
Editor checks in: “The Brit List 2022 is served”
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Editor checks in: “The Brit List 2022 is served” Not so fast. Did you think The Brit List Awards 2022 was just a party…

concrete and wood facade at Four Seasons Tamarindo with views over the pacific ocean
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo open its doors onto the Pacific
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Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo open its doors onto the Pacific Deeply committed to preservation of the natural landscape, celebrating Mexico’s rich heritage and providing…

Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.