Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsShow preview: Workspace Design Show 2021 In just over one month, Workspace Design Show will open its doors, welcoming the commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s places of work at London’s Business Design Centre from November 4 – 5 2021… As the summer comes to an end and people return to their offices, what better time to look…
read moreAce unveils design details for its debut hotel in Australia Atelier Ace has announced that Flack Studio is the primary design partner for Ace Hotel Sydney, which will open in 2022. The 264-key hotel will be housed inside the site of one of Australia’s first ceramic kilns – we wonder where the designers will source their inspiration from… Muti-disciplinary interior…
read moreHow fitness brand Klink is taking on the hospitality industry With fitness, wellness and wellbeing all high up on the agenda for modern travellers, a major challenge for interior designers and brands is working out how to cater to these demands while also utilising space. Cue the arrival of Klink, a new modular fitness solution designed for the future hospitality…
read moreTouring Denmark through bathroom design When taking a tour of a city like Denmark, people tend to be drawn to places of interest, art, museums, great restaurants and in the countryside we tend to head to beach or the forest – but what about fabulous bathrooms? You may notice a key component in all of the below bathrooms listed… During…
read moreCase study: Creating a biophilic design scheme inside Pan Pacific London If you have managed to poke your head through the doors of the recently opened Pan Pacific London then you will have noticed the hotel has created a calming first impression that fuses together a paired-back, dare we say minimalist look and feel with modern hospitality. The brand behind…
read moreProduct watch: A look at what’s new from Franklite Gather round because Franklite, shortlisted for Best in Tech category for The Brit List Awards 2021, has just dropped new, innovative and modern product ranges that launched this month, as we continue to put the spotlight on lighting. In continuation of the well-received Catalogue 26, these new product ranges, each with…
read moreExploring the newly opened Six Senses Shaharut Fitting seamlessly into this austere landscape the Six Senses Shaharut, Israel’s first luxury property in the Negev Desert, manages to combine an extreme luxury that fits seamlessly into the equally extreme environment out of which it organically emerges. Pauline Brettell writes… With its secluded setting, Six Sense Shaharut sits on the edge of…
read moreProduct watch: Sekers launches the WABI SABI collection Sekers has launched WABI SABI, a versatile collection of two textured jacquards; Kinshuku and Fushin… Fabrics brand Sekers’ latest collection was inspired by Japan’s age old philosophy that is known as ‘Wabi Sabi’ which can be understood as an appreciation of the beauty that can be found in imperfections. This state of…
read moreMade in Wales: Celebrating a new chapter for Newmor In an exclusive and well-timed interview with Hotel Designs, David Johnston, Managing Director of wallcovering company Newmor, meets editor Hamish Kilburn to explain more about the Welsh brand’s new look… Wales is famous for its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks and elegant language. Beyond the beautiful beaches, the Welsh people are…
read moreNewmor is the largest independent commercial wallcovering manufacturer in the UK, operating in more than 70 countries, worldwide, through a vast network of international distributors and regional sales offices. Image caption: Newmor Wallcoverings at the Intercontinental Hotel, O2. | Image credit: Newmor Established in 1967, Newmor is privately owned and proud to be family run to this day. The majority…
read moreEpisode 8: Art’s Role In Design (Patrick McCrae) In episode eight of DESIGN POD, in association with Bathroom Brands Group, we look at art’s role in design by meeting Patrick McCrae, CEO of ARTIQ, who is on an unapologetic mission to towards equality in art and beyond… In episode eight, in association with Bathrooms Brand Group, Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet…
read moreLISTEN NOW: Art’s role in design – a DESIGN POD special Calling all design and architecture enthusiasts, the latest episode of DESIGN POD has dropped! Listen now to episode eight of the podcast for all designers and architects on-to-go to find out what happened when editor Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet Forde met Patrick McCrae, CEO and founder of ARTIQ,…
read moreWomen leading hospitality: An interview with Cheila Gibbs Cheila Gibbs’ one-stop hub for hospitality concept development was built while she was working for the best hotels and restaurants in London. As part of Hotel Designs’ continued efforts to support women in hospitality and design, editor Hamish Kilburn finds out more about how Gibbs has challenged conventional approaches – in business…
read moreLXR Hotels makes its debuts in Asia Pacific Designed to reflect the traditions and tranquillity of Kyoto in Japan, ROKU KYOTO has opened. The hotel joins Hilton’s collection of independent, luxury hotels and marks LXR Hotels’ arrival in Asia Pacific… Following the brand’s arrival in the Seychelles earlier last month, LXR Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s three distinctive luxury…
read moreTom Middleton: “Sound in design is finally being taken seriously” Ahead of joining editor Hamish Kilburn on the Innovation Stage at the Independent Hotel Show for a panel discussion about sensory design on October 4, Tom Middleton speaks to Hotel Designs about the role of sound design in sleep performance, hospitality and design… Tom Middleton is no stranger to the…
read moreEditor checks in: The unethical merry-go-round in design I want to jump off Somewhere between furious and frustrated are where editor Hamish Kilburn’s emotions currently sit after learning about the inexcusably unethical design processes behind many products that are in demand of being specified in hotel design projects globally. But will the industry wake up to realise the human cost…
read moreSneak peek: New AW/21 wallcovering collections from Arte To celebrate this month’s spotlight being cast on wallcoverings, Hotel Designs gets the low-down on the latest collections from wallcovering brand Arte. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores the new patterns that take design notes from culture, craft and the natural world around us… As well enter September – arguably the most integral month…
read moreIndustry insight: “Vital services add value to industry recovery” While the hotel sector is in the midst of a defining era, Paul Smith, Head of Specification Sales at Häfele UK, believes that economic instability, pandemic recovery and tighter budgets are driving great change… Due to recent cultural shifts and strains, operators are creating lean, agile business models that ensure customers…
read moreRock Galpin: “My new furniture collection is like a human hug” A few years and a pandemic after editor Hamish Kilburn first put forward Rock Galpin as the designer that furniture brand Morgan should work with next, the collaboration has reached a milestone with the unveiling of the Lugano Collection. Ahead of its official reveal this week, Kilburn exclusively caught…
read moreFirst Canopy by Hilton hotel opens in Spain Situated in the heart of the capital city, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana has arrived in the Azca neighbourhood with a focus on cultural hospitality and contemporary design that speaks the local language… The vibrant lifestyle brand that takes inspiration from local neighbourhoods, Canopy by Hilton, has official arrived in Spain, with…
read morePark Hyatt Toronto unveils new design inspired by ‘striking seasons’ Park Hyatt Toronto has re-emerged on Canada’s vibrant hotel scene, with a fresh interior design from Studio Munge that combines luxury guestrooms with world-class F&B outlets and a rooftop lounge that will take your breath away… Hyatt Hotels and Oxford Properties have announced recently the re-opening of the restored Park…
read moreMaking an entrance: Can Graduate Hotels’ debut in the UK settle a legendary rivalry? Graduate Hotels has made a bold entrance in the UK with the opening of two hotels in Cambridge and Oxford. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores the tension, the design details and what this means for the two locations that have been at war since 1209… Having just…
read moreLA dreams: The Beverly Hills Hotel unveils new design scheme The legend that is The Beverly Hills Hotel has unveiled its latest redesign. The hotel, known as the ‘Pink Palace’ that has been the star of many movie sets, now has 11 new poolside retreats, designed by the masterful team at Champalimaud Design. Editor Hamish Kilburn has more… Steeped in…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Ethical lighting solutions With the aim to put ethical lighting – and not just sustainability – under the spotlight, Hotel Designs’ latest virtual roundtable welcomes Chris Stimson, Founder of lighting brand Well-Lit, and a handful of leading designers and lighting experts to explore ethical product design. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For years now, the buzzword that is ‘sustainability’…
read moreThe sky is the limit: Germany’s highest hotel room Accor, in a bid to raise awareness of its ALL – Accor Live Limitless campaign, has installed a glass box that contains a fully-furnished hotel room on the top of Germany’s highest mountain. But you can’t stay here (not yet anyway)… Calling all stargazers, Accor has recently unveiled an entire hotel…
read morecitizenM opens hotel on Champs-Élysées in Paris Talk about changing up the narrative… the street of traditional luxury gets a french kiss from affordable luxury – citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées, designed by Concrete Amsterdam, becomes the brand’s fourth hotel in the City of Light… The multi-award winning, Dutch hotel-and-lifestyle brand citizenM is returning to Paris to open its fourth hotel –…
read moreW Rome – celebrating the past, present & future of the city Interior design studio Meyer Davis’ work is complete on W Rome, which opens in Italy’s capital as a contemporary hospitality experience that ‘oozes glamour’ throughout with traditional architecture melting into a modern design scheme… It has been one of Europe’s most anticipated arrivals for quite some time, and…
read moreProduct watch: D-Neo Monochrome by Duravit D-Neo by Duravit is extremely versatile with its clear-cut styling; each individual piece will always appear to be perfectly positioned within the range… The new Oak Terra finish colour imbues the furniture with a subtle yet expressive effect. No matter what design trend is pursued for the bathroom as a whole, the holistic nature…
read moreProduct watch: Roca introduces new colours to brassware collections Bathroom brand Roca continues to innovate with its brassware portfolio thanks to the introduction of two new finishes to its stunning Insignia and Naia ranges. Complete with Everlux finish, the two new additions are now available in on-trend rose gold and brushed titanium black – the perfect finishing touch for any…
read moreHotel Designs becomes media partner for Festival of Hospitality The inaugural Festival of Hospitality takes place this month across London with the aim to bring the hospitality industry together. Right on cue, Hotel Designs swoops in to help amplify the purposeful venture that will shelter many conversations, authentic networking experiences and forward-thinking initiatives – everything we believe in as a brand……
read morePan Pacific London – a new luxury wellness hotel is born There is no doubt that Pan Pacific London was one of the most hotly anticipated hotel openings in London in 2021. With the hotel now open, following a spectacular opening party, it’s time to experience what luxury and wellness at new heights really feels like… Following what has been…
read moreEd Warner: “Accessibility is not a dirty word in design” In 2021, it is shocking that new design-led hotels are emerging in the global hospitality arena without the same level of consideration when it comes to the design of accessible, disabled-access guestrooms and spaces. In a purposeful interview with Ed Warner, the Founder and CEO of Motionspot, editor Hamish Kilburn…
read moreNOW OPEN: The Londoner – let’s take a look inside The much-anticipated, first-of-its-kind, “super boutique hotel”, The Londoner, has officially opened its doors in the heart of London’s iconic Leicester Square. Costing a whopping £500m, will the new luxury hotel take the tourist trap of a piazza into a new, more refined era? Editor Hamish Kilburn poked his head through…
read moreMorgan is a pioneering, family-founded British business, proudly dedicated to the design and manufacturing of high-end, contemporary furniture for design-conscious contract clients around the world. “We are Craftspeople. Designers and Makers.” Image credit: Morgan The team at Morgan have built their business around care. From their passion for beautiful, timeless design, their respect for efficiency and craftsmanship and dedication to…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Social spaces in 2021 & beyond The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE was sponsored and broadcasted from the Minotti London showroom. The virtual event for the design, architecture and hospitality industry was rounded off with an engaging panel discussion with leading designers and developers that explored the future of social spaces – from arrival…
read moreCrosswater introduces Artist – celebrating meaningful colour Artist is the new high-end bathroom collection from Crosswater, which partners style with performance to offer luxury bathroom solutions for all spaces. Let’s take a peek… Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design, the modern Artist collection from contemporary bathroom brand Crosswater features curved silhouettes, softer styling, and natural wood elements to for a true…
read moreGROHE wins Red Dot Award 2021 for GROHE X Digital platform GROHE X, which has attracted around 222,000 visitors since it launched earlier this year, wins Red Dot Award… Only a few months after its launch, which Hotel Designs was proud to be a part of, the digital experience hub GROHE X has been awarded the internationally renowned Red Dot…
read moreProduct watch: Here’s what’s new from Arte In order to kickstart this month’s editorial spotlight on wallcoverings, Hotel Designs is taking a closer look at Arte’s collections that have launched over the summer… Arte is known for creating outrageously creative – and magnificent – wallcoverings. Since building its foundations in 1981, the brand can be found adorning the walls of…
read more25hours to arrive in Italy this September The first 25hours hotel in Italy will open in Florence this September, with anything-but-subtle interiors by Milan-based designer Paola Navone… The 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino occupies a central location in Florence, in the Santa Maria Novella district, which is among the most authentic and lesser-known neighbourhoods in the Italian city and a…
read moreVideo exclusive: The making of The Other House (part 1) The first video in our exclusive concept-to-completion series with The Other House takes a tour inside what will soon be its first hotel – AKA, residents’ club. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to the brand’s CEO and the design team, which including Bergman Design House and architecture firm Falconer Chester Hall,…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Surface design trends The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by and filmed from Minotti London, invited world renowned designers, architects and hospitality experts to, once again, define the point of hotel design on an global scale while keeping the conversation flowing throughout. The third session of the day looked at interior design surface trends… Trends… not the most…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2021: Shortlist announced The shortlist for The Brit List Awards 2021 has been announced, with more than 130 individuals and projects – the most finalists in the campaign’s history – selected across nine categories. The winners will be unveiled in spectacular style at the awards ceremony, which takes place on November 3 inside London’s famous cabaret venue,…
read moreShortlist announced for Independent Hotel Show Awards 2021 The shortlist has been revealed and public voting is now open for the 9th annual Independent Hotel Show Awards, which celebrate the highly skilled professionals working in the UK independent and boutique hotel sector… The results of the Independent Hotel Show Awards, along with the winners of the Good Hotel Guide’s César Award, will be announced on…
read moreM Social arrives in Europe with hotel opening in Paris Millennium Hotels and Resorts is marking the first outpost for the M Social brand in Europe, with the opening of M Social Hotel Paris Opera on August 31. The new lifestyle offering will merge the ‘elegance of the historical Parisian lifestyle with contemporary design, vibrant art and inviting rooms’ to…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Designing the perfect night’s sleep The fifth edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by and filmed from Minotti London, invited world renowned designers, architects and hospitality experts to, once again, define the point of hotel design on an global scale while keeping the conversation flowing throughout. The second session of the day, sponsored by Silentnight…
read moreChecking in to The Fellows House Cambridge – one for the history books Armed with a limited knowledge of Cambridge – but a deep connection to cycling and ingenious college pranks – editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to the city’s new hotel, The Fellows House – Curio Collection by Hilton. His time away from his desk to explore design firm…
read moreNow open: W Philadelphia – a racy love letter to the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ The highly anticipated wait for the arrival of W Hotels in the Philadelphia is over. The metropolis affectionately known as the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ has welcomed the opening of W Philadelphia to its glowing skyline… Located in the heart of downtown, W Philadelphia is…
read moreRichmond International reunites with P&O Cruises London based hospitality design specialist Richmond International has revealed sophisticated and elegant interiors on board P&O Cruises newest ship Iona… The design vision for P&O Cruises latest ship Iona was to make ‘the sea the star’. Design firm Richmond International was tasked with creating an environment that brings the outside in, spaces where guests…
read moreWhat you need to know about Mosaico’s two new collections In the last 18 months, surface brand Mosaico has launched two new collections to its portfolio. Following the brand delivering an impressive Product Watch Pitch at our recent Hotel Designs LIVE event, we wanted to know more about the latest additions in the P-Saico and Cut Up ranges… Mosaico has…
read moreIn conversation with the ‘rugtrepreneurs’ at Modieus Combining fashion with design to create some extraordinary carpet and rug patterns, Modieus is officially on the radar of our editorial team at Hotel Designs. Here, editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with the founders of the brand to understand more about the creative work that happens behind the scenes… Modieus is Dutch for…
read moreA message from ‘true bedmakers’ from Yorkshire Designed and manufactured in the heart of Yorkshire, Harrison Spinks has been handcrafting the perfect night’s sleep since 1840. But that’s not all, as editor Hamish Kilburn finds out… Harrison Spinks represents ‘the best in British manufacturing’, using only the finest in luxuriously natural and sustainable fillings, award-winning, 100 per cent recyclable pocket…
read moreLiving like a local in Portugal – inside Lumiares, Lisbon The Lumiares, Lisbon is a five-star boutique bombshell, where the style is personal, not “corporate”, relaxed not “stuffy”, gives an authentic nod to Lisbon’s colour, culture and patterns. Editor Hamish Kilburn falls in love with Portugal again when exploring the city’s latest destination hotel… The fully renovated hotel, which is…
read moreMilliken’s role in this new era of wellness Following delivering a successful Product Watch Pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Milliken explain how its floor tiles can go beyond being just beautiful products in the new era of lifestyle and wellness… Milliken floor tiles help to create the wow factor and that Insta perfect first impression on arrival at a hotel.…
read moreSneak peek inside The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences Designed by HBA Miami and Mac-Michaels Interior Design, with architecture by SB Architects, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences is expected to open in spring 2024. Inside the elegant 166-room resort and 69 private luxury condominiums capture the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast and deliver a…
read moreHow Benholm Group created a ‘planted paradise’ inside a hotel room ‘La Chambre Verte’ is the name of the new biophilic, ‘planted paradise’ that was created inside Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel by Benholm Group. Following presenting an insightful pitch at Hotel Designs LIVE, Adrian Byne, the Group’s Marketing and HR manager, takes us inside… At Benholm Group, we have pioneered…
read more(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: A design assault on the senses Watch, on-demand, our exclusive panel discussion that was broadcasted recently on the Hotel Designs LIVE platform. To launch the virtual event, which took place on August 10 at the Minotti London showroom, editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed world-renowned designers and hospitality experts to explore sensory design in hospitality (scroll down…
read moreThe Brit List Awards is a cabaret – early bird tickets now on sale! The Brit List Awards 2021 will arrive in unprecedented style this year, as we prepare to take over London’s most famous cabaret venue, PROUD Embankment, for one night only on November 3! What’s more, early bird tickets have just gone on sale (but hurry as there…
read moreHotel concepts: 3 hotel pools that will blow your mind Editor Hamish Kilburn continues to enjoy this month’s spotlight on ‘hotel concepts’ by sharing three hotel pools that he discovered recently… Many would argue that the sign of a quality hotel can be measured by the quality of its pool – we’re talking more style over size. With my wellness…
read moreRiad Elegancia, Marrakech – a traditional yet contemporary hotel Riad Elegancia in Marrakech is the latest addition to the Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts group – the 10th hotel to open in the portfolio – and sister property to La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, Morocco’s first boutique riad hotel which opened in 1998… Behind Marrakech’s towering pink walls, hidden in one…
read moreHotel concepts: Wild & wonderful hotel developments To celebrate this month’s feature of ‘hotel concepts’, editor Hamish Kilburn puts some interesting hotel developments under the spotlight – some more realistic than others – that are currently on his radar… As with any brief to source new and truly innovative ideas, to find hotel concepts that were really going against the…
read moreAccor signs first TRIBE hotel in Hungary Hotel group Accor has announced the signing of the first TRIBE hotel in Hungary in partnership with Futureal, a leading real estate developer in CEE. The 250-key TRIBE hotel will open in Budapest, Hungary, at the end of 2023. The project is being described as a “major milestone” in Futureal’s operation as part…
read moreSpeakers announced for Independent Hotel Show London Independent Hotel Show London, presented by James Hallam, is returning with a bang as it announces an impressive speaker line-up for its ninth edition, taking place at Olympia London on October 4 – 5 2021. Hotel Designs, a proud media partner for the show, will also be taking part… The packed two–day seminar…
read moreCork surfaces: An authentic way to welcome in nature NATURALS is a collection of elegant natural cork floors by Granorte for use in high-end residential and commercial interiors… Using a natural cork veneer and underlay with a strong and stable HDF core, NATURALS brings the unique natural aesthetic of cork in a floor with a high-performance construction that’s suitable for…
read moreWeekly digest: Exclusive meet, Sin city design & an L.A. debut Hello and welcome to the weekly digest, with me editor Hamish Kilburn at the helm. In this round-up of stories from the last few days, we enter inside Virgin Hotels’ latest property in Las Vegas, take a deeper look at designer Tara Bernerd’s latest unveil and even find time…
read moreExclusive: Meet the founders of Translation Architecture Nicholas De Klerk (a former Director at Aukett Swanke) and Sze Wei Lee (a former Associate at Aukett Swanke) have teamed up to launch a new design and architecture studio. Based in London, Translation Architecture is on a mission to translate innovate ideas into extraordinary spaces on tomorrow’s hospitality scene. Editor Hamish Kilburn…
read moreIn pictures: Inside Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas Leading New York-based hospitality design studio Rockwell Group has unveiled new images of its designs of the public areas inside Virgin Hotels’ new property in Las Vegas – and it’s everything and more we were expecting it to be… Leading New York based interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, which recently completed…
read moreA Tara Bernerd project: Thompson Hollywood makes its debut in Los Angeles The 190-key property, in the heart of Los Angeles, expands Thompson Hotels’ west coast footprint with interior design by British studio, Tara Bernerd & Partners. Let’s take a peek inside… Hyatt Hotels has announced the debut of Thompson Hollywood, a luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue near…
read moreBalancing form and function with Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD Following joining Hotel Designs LIVE as a Product Watch Pitch Partner, Schlüter Systems’ David Villafuerte explains more about KERDI-BOARD, part of the brand’s full waterproofing wetroom system… Design creativity within a hotel setting is often a big pull for guests looking for a unique and memorable experience. This is especially the case for bathrooms,…
read moreIlluminating the importance of customer service in lighting design Designers and procurement specialists should consider customer service quality when making decisions around lighting design, argues Paul Smith, Head of Specification Sales, Häfele UK… Well-considered lighting designs and installations evoke different reactions in us; they can calm, motivate, inspire and even enliven our mood. Lighting is also integral to helping us effectively…
read moreBed trends: A post-pandemic insight into future guestrooms One of the hardest-hit trades during the pandemic has been the hotel industry, however things are looking up with bookings for UK staycations jumping by a record 300 per cent following the announcement of the lockdown roadmap in February[1]. To celebrate our ‘beds’ feature for August, we ask Richard Naylor, Group Sustainable…
read moreOutdoor bathroom design: Allure shines brightly Gessi, through a luxurious proposal that reveals hi-tech aspects waiting to be discovered, once again becomes a trendsetter, bringing decorations and aesthetics to be integrated in outdoor bathroom design and nature… With Outdoor, private wellness is dipped in nature, in the open air, without compromising on design and technology. Special moments of wellbeing in…
read moreRegistration now open: Workspace Design Show Innovative commercial interiors event, Workspace Design Show, will debut on November 4 – 5 at Business Design Centre. Here’s what we’re looking forward to… Registration has opened for the inaugural Workspace Design Show, which will take place over November 4 – 5 this year at London’s Business Design Centre. International Furniture Specialist, The Furniture…
read moreIn Conversation With: Amtico’s hotel specialist, Sarah Thorpe Covid-19 has presented everyone with new and difficult challenges, but the hotel and hospitality sectors have been particularly hard hit. Sarah Thorpe, one of Amtico’s hotel specialists, sat down with Hotel Designs to talk about some of the hot topics affecting industry designers and specifiers… Hotel Designs: What are some of the…
read moreRaffles to more than double current portfolio of luxury hotels by 2023 The legendary brand that is Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to open flagship properties in Dubai, Udaipur, Bahrain and Macau later this year. Here’s what we know… With newly appointed CEO Stephen Alden at the helm, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which first emerged in 1887 with the…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2021 – entries close on Friday! FINAL CALL for all designers, architects, hoteliers and brands to submit their free entries for The Brit List Awards 2021 (scroll down to read more about the categories and how to claim a complimentary ticket to the awards ceremony). Entries CLOSE on August 6 (this Friday)… Following months of campaigning,…
read moreTokyo’s award-winning The Bay Window Tower House The Bay Window Tower House is a tower building with bay windows in Shibuya, Tokyo, which has just won 2020 Architecture MasterPrize in the ‘Small Architecture’ category. Let’s take a look why… The 2020 Architecture MasterPrize in the “Small Architecture” category was presented to Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture for their project…
read moreIn Conversation With: Furniture designer Louise Sawyer Bacou To kickstart our month putting ‘beds’ under the editorial spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to furniture designer Louise Sawyer Bacou, Director at La Maison London, to understand the details, challenges and triumphs that came when confronting one of her most bizarre briefs to design a bed literally unlike any other… As far…
read moreWeekly digest: Ace moves into Brooklyn & a Royal welcome in Crete Editor Hamish Kilburn here rounding off your week (and month) with a digest of the hottest stories from the last few days. Before we start, first, a checklist: Have you applied yet for The Brit List Awards? Have you signed up to attend Hotel Designs LIVE. If not,…
read more3D tech: Dernier & Hamlyn expands studio capabilities to meet designers’ needs As part of its continued investment into the latest technology to provide the best service to its designer clients, bespoke lighting manufacturer Dernier & Hamlyn, which recently sponsored our roundtable on bespoke possibilities in luxury design, has increased its capabilities by adding 3D printing technologies to their already…
read moreNow open: Inside Ace Hotel Brooklyn Following our cheeky sneak peek inside the hotel that was published earlier this year, Ace Hotel Brooklyn is open – with interior design by Roman and Williams , and architecture from Stonehill Taylor… From the brand who shook up conventional public areas and encouraged the rest of the hospitality industry to open their doors to the community…
read moreHilton Garden Inn arrives in Bahrain Hilton Garden Inn Bahrain Bay has officially opened its doors to guests in time for the upcoming Eid Al Adha vacation. The 192-room hotel, located in Manama, is the first to open under Hilton’s portfolio of brands in the Kingdom of Bahrain… Nestled in the heart of Bahrain Bay and directly connected to the newest retail…
read moreVirtual roundtable: Colour & personality in the bathroom Our latest virtual roundtable, in association with Bathroom Brands Group, comes following Hotel Designs LIVE in May where we hosted the panel discussion entitled: ‘Bathrooms beyond practical spaces’. Extending what we learned at the event, Editor Hamish Kilburn invites a handful of designers to explore how to inject colour and personality into…
read moreBathroom trends: Black accessories for a touch of luxury When crafting a bathroom it’s the finishing touches that often bring everything together and complete the look; be it elegance and glamour or a sophisticated urban edge. The new Black Selection of accessories from KEUCO with its deep black silk matt finish brings a touch of luxury to every element in…
read moreIn pictures: The Royal Senses Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Following the highly anticipated opening The Royal Senses Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hotel Designs gets its hands on the official images, which highlight the design scheme that aimed to celebrate the “timelessness of the Cretan soul in a contemporary way”. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Situated on a serene, undisturbed…
read moreDesign London to make its London Design Festival debut in September Look alive, London! Design London will make its London Design Festival debut in creative Greenwich from September 22 – 25, 2021. Here’s what we know about the trade show… Anticipation is building around the reopening of events and Design London is among the shows that are gearing up to…
read moreHotel Designs events not to miss in August In just a few days time, Hotel Designs LIVE will return (on August 10) and entries for The Brit List Awards 2021 will close (on August 6). Editor Hamish Kilburn explains how you can attend and apply, free-of-charge, for both… Following what has been the most stressful 18 months in the hospitality…
read moreUnion Investment acquires new operators for hotels in New York City and Portland Union Investment has acquired two new, big-name operators, Motel One and Curio by Hilton, for its hotels in New York City and Portland. Here’s what we know… The developer Union Investment has signed two leading operators for hotels in New York and Portland, both of which are…
read moreRIBA-approved: Schlüter Systems’ CPD learning for architects and specifiers Schlüter-Systems, the market leader in high performance integrated systems and solutions for tile and stone, are hosting a suite of RIBA-accredited CPDs online aimed at architects and specifiers… The CPD seminars are a fantastic way of learning about best-practise within the construction industry. Each seminar provides a detailed look into a…
read moreWeekly digest: Maldives dip, the power of smart design & 3D printing at its best Well hello there! You’re just in time to catch this week’s rendition of the ‘weekly digest’, which is essentially the only article you need to read in order to keep up to date with all the latest happenings on the hotel design stage. I’m Hamish…
read moreLocke opens first hotel in continental Europe Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke unveils first property in continental Europe with the launch of Schwan Locke in the heart of Munich… It was only ever going to be a matter of time – and timing – before Locke, the pioneering lifestyle hospitality brand was to launch it’s first hotel in continental Europe. Well,…
read moreEpisode 6: Framing Design & Architecture (Florence Rolfe & Mel Yates) In this episode, in association with Bathroom Brands Group, editor Hamish Kilburn and co-host Harriet Forde meet stylist Florence Rolfe and photographer Mel Yates, who often work together on international shoots for leading hotel brands, to see design and architecture through a slightly different lens… DESIGN POD is the…
read moreA message from Leaflike: “The best is yet to come” Ahead of pitching at Hotel Designs LIVE on August 10, 2021, Leaflike, which has already been specified in a plethora of iconic hotels, has a message for designers, architects and hoteliers: stay tuned, as the best is yet to come… Here at leaflike, we have been providing hospitality biophilia for…
read moreTrend alert: Scandi style in the bathroom Thanks to its unique perspective over the industry – not to mention access to bathroom brand’s premium products – UKBathrooms qualifies in our hearts to give us an accurate trends special on how designers can inject Scandi style in the bathroom… Scandinavian interiors have taken the design world by storm as minimalist trends…
read moreSuite dreams: Inside Bvlgari Hotel Milan Architect Flaviano Capriotti has curated the brand new, two-bedroom Bvlgari Suite inside Bvlgari Hotel Milan, which is complete with a private terraced garden that boast simply stunning views over the vibrant city… With Bvlgari Hotels planning its portfolio growth, with luxury hotel openings expected in Tokyo, Rome and Miami in the next few years,…
read more5 minutes with: Interior designer Biagio Forino Following the recent unveil of Hilton Molino Stucky Venice’s new rooms and suites, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with the designer who brought the iconic project to life within the heritage building. With sustainability and materiality key focuses of the design ethos and brief, Studio Forino’s Biagio Forino was in his element, staying…
read moreReminder: The Brit List Awards – less than 3 weeks to apply (for free) Your chance to submit your free-of-charge entries for The Brit List Awards 2021 is slipping through your fingers – entries close on August 6 (scroll down to read more about this year’s categories and how to apply)… The Brit List Awards is one of the most…
read moreAccor announces the signing of SO/ Maldives Accor, the leading international hotel operator in the Maldives, has signed a hotel management agreement with S Hotels, Resorts Public Company Limited and Wai Eco World Developer Pte. Ltd. (WEWD) to introduce SO/ Hotels & Resorts to this idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago in 2023. Here’s what we know… Accor, no stranger the pages…
read more#5 How Smart hotel design can support guests’ mental health & wellbeing With wellness and wellbeing now higher up on the agenda than it has ever been, Ari Peralta, Founder of Arigami, conducts some research of his own to understand and explore whether or not smart design can be utilised to enhance not only the consumer journey but also the…
read moreProduct watch: Geberit extends bathroom range Geberit, a European leader in bathroom technology and ceramics, has made a number of improvements to its product ranges across its Select and Aspire collections, bringing architects, designers and specifiers an even wider choice for enhanced design flexibility in the washroom… Following an insightful roundtable discussion on tomorrow’s perception of clean, bathroom designer and…
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