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Listen now / 15.03.2021

DESIGN POD episode 2, with Director of Zaha Hadid Architects, has landed

DESIGN POD episode 2, with Director of Zaha Hadid Architects, has landed LISTEN NOW: For episode of two of DESIGN POD, in association with...

Hotel Designs LIVE sound panel discussion main image

HD LIVE / 15.03.2021

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sense of sound in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sense of sound in hotel design The third session at Hotel Designs LIVE, which took place on February 23,...

Feature / 15.03.2021

Gfell: A sustainable wellness hotel rooted with nature

By: Hamish Kilburn

Gfell: A sustainable wellness hotel rooted with nature The sustainable wellness hotel, situated in South Tyrol, Italy, was designed by noa* as an expansion...

Round-up / 12.03.2021

Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored

By: Hamish Kilburn

Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. This week's round-up includes an exclusive lighting...

Interview / 11.03.2021

In Conversation With: Lucienne Walpole, Vice President, SB Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

In 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...

Feature / 11.03.2021

Industry insight: Biophilic spa & wellness design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Industry insight: Biophilic spa & wellness design As wellness evolves as we enter a new era of hospitality, we invite Beverley Bayes, Creative Director...

Feature / 10.03.2021

Bespoke design in a post-pandemic era of hospitality

By: Hamish Kilburn

Bespoke design in a post-pandemic era of hospitality The very essence of bespoke design conjures up feelings of luxury, exclusivity and comfort, all of...

Exclusive / 10.03.2021

Case study: The bespoke lighting narrative inside London’s Nobu hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Case study: The bespoke lighting narrative inside London’s Nobu hotel Inside Nobu Hotel London Portman Square – a hotel that has caused a lot...

Feature / 09.03.2021

Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Feature: A green (and happy) recovery for hotels? If there’s one phrase that’s inspired equal parts optimism and frustration this year in hotel design,...

News / 09.03.2021

The Chancery Rosewood, arriving in London in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Chancery Rosewood, arriving in London in 2024 Renowned developer Qatari Diar Europe has revealed that the former US Embassy, 30 Grosvenor Square in...

Collage of speakers for Hotel Designs LIVE Sustainability talk

HD Live / 08.03.2021

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface

By: Hamish Kilburn

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface On February 23, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers from around the globe tuned in to...

A navy blue air purifier next to a navy blue bed

Feature / 08.03.2021

Nearly half of Brits surveyed expect air purifiers in tomorrow’s hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

Nearly half of Brits surveyed expect air purifiers in tomorrow’s hotel Blueair, which produces air purifiers that remove air pollutants like smoke, mold and...

Gif of strong women for International Women's Day

Exclusive / 08.03.2021

International Women’s Day: Leading hospitality design figures comment

By: Hamish Kilburn

International Women’s Day: Leading hospitality design figures comment Our nod to International Women's Day is more of a formal bow or curtsy. Editor Hamish...

Image of luxury design hotel guestroom at MarBella Elix in Greece

Feature / 05.03.2021

Early check in: MarBella Elix, a design hotel inspired by the sea

By: Hamish Kilburn

Early check in: MarBella Elix, a design hotel inspired by the sea The latest design hotel to arrive in the MarBella Collection portfolio, MarBella...

Birdseye view of Private Pool Residences Collection residence

Feature / 04.03.2021

In pictures: Inside the largest overwater residences in the world

By: Hamish Kilburn

In pictures: Inside the largest overwater residences in the world Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, located on the Baa Atoll, has launched the largest overwater...

Interview / 04.03.2021

5 minutes with: Mark Harper, Head of Design at Dernier & Hamlyn

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Mark Harper, Head of Design at Dernier & Hamlyn Ahead of Hotel Designs' next roundtable, in association with Dernier & Hamlyn,...

Interview / 03.03.2021

In (lockdown) conversation with: Art consultant Harry Pass

By: Hamish Kilburn

In (lockdown) conversation with: Art consultant Harry Pass For one year now, Hotel Designs has been amplifying art consultancy firm Elegant Clutter in order...

Hotel Opening / 02.03.2021

Aloft Tulum arrives in Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Aloft Tulum arrives in Mexico The new Aloft hotel arriving in Mexico marks Marriott Bonvoy’s entry into the 'bohemian paradise', Tulum... Aloft Hotels, which...

Render of outside of villa at new FOur Seasons hotel in Southern Italy

Hotel Development / 02.03.2021

Four Seasons lays down plans for resort in Southern Italy

By: Hamish Kilburn

Four Seasons lays down plans for resort in Southern Italy Four Seasons and Omnam Group have announced plans for a beachside resort in the...

Render of lounge inside Soho Beach House in the Caribbean

Feature / 02.03.2021

Soho House: A sneak peek of upcoming openings

By: Hamish Kilburn

Soho House: A sneak peek of upcoming openings Soho House, which shelters members-only Houses targeted towards 'creative souls, has unveiled renders and details of...

News / 02.03.2021

Diversity in interior design: BIID reveal study findings

By: Hamish Kilburn

Diversity in interior design: BIID reveal study findings The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has revealed the results of the first research study...