Editors Picks

MINIVIEW: Balancing heritage and playful design inside Maximilian Hotel
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MINIVIEW: Balancing heritage and playful design inside Maximilian Hotel Known locally as one of Prague’s most established boutique hotels, redesigning the 71-key Maximilian Hotel…

Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn to open in February 2020
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Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn to open in February 2020 The doors to Manchester’s highly anticipated Hotel Brooklyn will open in February 2020… Designed by Squid…

FIRST LOOK: Inside Riggs Washington D.C., a new level of unrivalled luxury
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FIRST LOOK: Inside Riggs Washington D.C., a new level of unrivalled luxury Ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the 181-key luxury hotel in Washington…

PRODUCT WATCH: Mixing Beer and music to create sustainable sound waves
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PRODUCT WATCH: Mixing Beer and music to create sustainable sound waves A Scottish craft brewer has collaborated with a digital audio device manufacturer to create…

Exploring Roca, Armani/Roca, Laufen and Cosmic’s new UK headquarters
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Exploring Roca, Armani/Roca, Laufen and Cosmic’s new UK headquarters Editor Hamish Kilburn is invited up to Leicester where he is able to discover the treasures…

Editor Checks In: The new luxury for AW/19 and beyond
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Editor Checks In: The new luxury for AW/19 and beyond Following an enlightening month at the helm of the editorial desk, Hamish Kilburn pauses…

Permission submitted to integrate 400,000 plants within façade of new London hotel
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Permission submitted to integrate 400,000 plants within façade of new London hotel Set to radically change the city’s landscape and add to its eco…

In Conversation With: Britain’s design legend Martin Brudnizki
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In Conversation With: Britain’s design legend Martin Brudnizki Last year’s crowned Interior Designer of The Year at The Brit List Awards, Martin Brudnizki, invites…

New research suggests that hotels are not doing enough to be eco-friendly
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New research suggests that hotels are not doing enough to be eco-friendly New research published by the Independent Hotel Show London has revealed that…

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.