In Conversation • Hotel Designs

bar in Lucy Wong Soho London designed by KAI interiors

Hotel design / 07.03.2024

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors In a week culminating in International Women's Day, writer Pauline Brettell sat down...

Bathrooms / 05.03.2024

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group Focussing on the trends changing the game in hotel design, Jorge Hernandez,...

Industry opinion / 28.11.2023

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality Highlighting the recently completed project in St. Regis Hotel in Cairo by the Michael Graves...

black and white image collage showing glass art installation over stair well by Zhengyin art

Art / 06.11.2023

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space....

tim Rundle discusses designing for Morgan

Furniture / 01.11.2023

In conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan We recently caught up with with designer Tim Rundle to talk about his work with...

Michael Mulhall from Dernier & Hamlyn working on a light fitting in the workshop

Interview / 05.09.2023

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn Michael Mulhall is Director of Sales at bespoke lighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX...

Interview / 22.06.2023

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International As Senior Associate of Spa Development at ESPA International, Melanie Kershaw knows exactly what is required...

white round edge free standing bath and wall mounted sink with black taps and fittings designed by studio porsche and duravit in bathroom with floor to ceiling window

Bathrooms / 20.06.2023

5 questions to Henning Rieseler of Studio F. A. Porsche on the design collaboration with Duravit

By: Pauline Brettell

5 questions to Henning Rieseler of Studio F. A. Porsche on the design collaboration with Duravit We spoke to Design Director Henning Rieseler from...

Autumnal interior design scheme inside Woven by Adam Smith inside Coworth Park

Feature / 15.06.2023

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park To really understand the true design narrative of Woven by Adam Smith, the latest culinary experience...

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design...

Image of Sir Richard Branson and James Burmingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels

Exclusive / 08.06.2023

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

By: Guest Author

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels Rob McGibbon sits down with James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels, to discuss competition, growth...

Interview / 20.04.2023

In conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners Following the numerous exclusive Hotel Designs panel discussions and roundtables that the...

portrait of interior designer Georgina Wood Founder of Studio Clementine

Interview / 17.04.2023

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine Studio Clementine might be a relatively new kid on the designer block, but its founder...

In Video / 12.04.2023

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022 In the third and final video in our series with GROHE X that...

Collage of 6 interior design and architecture projects from Ica

Interview / 06.04.2023

In conversation with: Ian Burleigh on 20 years of Ica

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Ian Burleigh on 20 years of Ica Established in 2003, Ica has spent 20 years building both projects and its reputation...

Image of Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality at Perkins&Will

Video Interview / 24.03.2023

Neil Andrew on Perkins&Will winning The Eco Award & design being like jazz

By: Hamish Kilburn

Neil Andrew on Perkins&Will winning The Eco Award & design being like jazz In the second video in our series with GROHE X that...

Interview / 16.03.2023

In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Michael Huber, Head of Studio (Berlin) at Studio F. A....

Interview / 15.03.2023

In conversation with: George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with: George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg Hot off appearing as guests on the Travel By Design podcast from Marriott, George Yabu and...

In conversation with / 16.02.2023

In conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe Award-winning design studio Stickman Tribe is known for approaching design challenges creatively while connecting to...

Interview / 13.02.2023

Ken Hu, President of CCD, on the language of hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Ken Hu, President of CCD, on the language of hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Ken Hu, President and Principal Partner at...