Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsMarriott debuts first Moxy hotel in Taiwan Moxy Taichung combines stylish, industrial-chic design with sociable service at the intersection of Taichung’s uptown and downtown districts… Following the hotel group announcing its 800th hotel opening in the Asia Pacific region, Marriott International has announced the opening of its first Moxy Hotel in Taiwan, shaking up the city’s hospitality scene with its…
read moreA modern tradition – introducing a new range by Granorte As we continue our journey looking at innovative sustainable solutions, editor Hamish Kilburn casts his eyes on Tradition, a range of glue-down cork floor tiles from Granorte… As we spend more time in our home during the new normal, we’re increasingly conscious of the materials and finishes we choose and…
read moreKaldewei provides bathroom solutions for Germany’s largest hotel Bathroom brand Kaldewei has been specified to provide high-end bathroom solutions for The Estrel, which is Germany’s largest hotel… With no less than 1,125 guestrooms and suites, The Estrel, located in Berlin, is Germany’s largest hotel – and it has just announced a major refurbishment. In addition to the mass of rooms,…
read moreUNILIN Evola brings the perfect blue to KafKaf UNILIN Panels, has helped to create an Instagrammable Parisian hotspot at KafKaf, a Middle Eastern inspired coffee bar with an interior by design studio Fairly… After just a few months of opening in the 11th district of Paris, KafKaf boasts an online community of some 15,000 followers and has become a favoured…
read moreArchitectural films: the eco-friendly materials that are transforming hotel interiors With eco-friendly materials fast becoming rising stars in the world of interiors, there are multiple benefits of using architectural films and how they can refurbish existing surfaces. Lindsay Appleton, from surface manufacturer Architextural, explains… Gone are the days when wrapping was exclusive to vehicles; architectural films have opened up a…
read moreIndustry insight: the art of lighting As we begin to steer our editorial attention towards art, lighting brand Franklite offers an interesting perspective on the possibilities of creative lighting schemes… Artists use light to give form, depth and atmosphere to their piece when they sculpt. By studying the way light works artists used this knowledge to evoke an emotional response with…
read moreCase study: taking Champneys Mottram Hall into a new design era Sparcstudio, an independent, creative design studio with a reputation for excellence in the spa, wellness, hotel and resort sectors has collaborated on one of the UK’s most highly anticipated spa redevelopments for 2020, Champneys Mottram Hall… Champneys first property in the North of England at Mottram Hall in Cheshire…
read moreProduct watch: Unidrain introduce new outlet unit One of the main USPs of Unidrain’s new outlet is the low installation height, which allows for faster and more efficient installation… Efficient and cost effective building solutions are always being sort within the industry. A product that is easy to install, reduces not only the number of materials needed but the time…
read moreWeekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0 Only got a minute? As we prepare to host The Brit List Awards 2020 next week, we have have compiled our top stories that have been published over the last five days, including a haunted check-in, a hotel that sets new standards in sustainability and how we begin to engage…
read moreIndustry insight: from hospitality furniture to prison cell Award-winning furniture designer Rock Galpin is preparing to speak at Dubai Design Week about the highly challenging brief to design a new era of furniture for the Ministry of Justice inside HM Prisons in the UK… Furniture designer Rock Galpin will open up next week at Dubai Design Week about one of…
read moreThe architecture of luxury tented accommodation As many areas of the world continue to hunker down in the Covid-19 crisis, we take a look at Exclusive Tents and architect Patrice Belle and the value of luxury tented accommodation in a pandemic world… Tents have afforded shelter and respite in the histories of most cultures around the globe, since ancient times.…
read moreHow would you design the most haunted hotel in the UK? Slated to open in February 2021, The Bodmin Jail Hotel is expected to make a haunted entrance onto the UK hospitality scene. But how will the modern hotel’s design scheme follow a narrative that dates back to the 18th century? Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… Nestled in the heart of…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: how to gatecrash! With The Brit List Awards 2020 taking place this Thursday (at 14:00 UK time), there is no need to gatecrash, as it is completely free to attend this year’s virtual award ceremony… You won’t hear phrase “if you’re not on the list, you’re not coming in” at this year’s The Brit List…
read more5 Minutes With: Karen Richards, co-founder and designer, The Idle Rocks During a laid-back luxury experience at The Idle Rocks, editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with co-founder and designer Karen Richards to understand the hotel’s design narrative, and how it has adapted since lockdown… Framing unparalleled coastal views that overlook the harbour in St Mawes, The Idle Rocks is my…
read moreIn the HIX Seat: the journey back to ‘in real life’ Joel Butler, Co-Founder of HIX Event, has become a monthly columnist for Hotel Designs. In his first published opinion piece, Butler contemplates challenging times and asks ‘what’s next’ for the industry and its much-loved series of trade events… I was on a zoom call last week with a designer.…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Reassuring the post-corona consumer In the third session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by hoteliers from around the world in St Lucia, France, Zimbabwe and the UK to ask how we will reassure tomorrow’s travellers in a post-pandemic world… In the second edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group in association with Crestron,…
read moreA hotel for the design-savvy traveller, created by Tara Bernerd & Partners Tara Bernerd & Partners lends expertise to the first of a new hotel brand by Palace Hotel Group… Conceptualised with the design-conscious traveller in mind, Zentis Osaka, which opened its doors this summer, seeks to raise the bar on select-service hospitality for a design-centric and contemporary audience. The…
read moreChecking in to The Bull Inn, Totnes – a new standard in eco hospitality The award-winning indy hotel, The Bull Inn in Totnes, is a bare reminder that hospitality can be fully sustainable in both design and service. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in… It is time we erase the myth that sustainable hotels are a compromise on luxury. No longer…
read moreProduct watch: Sustainable Kyoto lighting by Harris & Harris Harris & Harris, an environmentally and socially responsible interior and product design studio, unveils the Kyoto range, a sustainable lighting family with Eastern influences featuring bamboo and opal glass… The Kyoto lighting range by Harris & Harris is a calming lighting family, will provide a sense of zen to any interior.…
read more#3 Biophilic design 2.0 – from living walls to living hotels For article three in the Hotel Designs LAB series, Hotel Designs and Arigami explore wellbeing through the lens of biophilic design. Founder of Arigami Ari Peralta and editor Hamish Kilburn compile the thoughts of biophilic design expert Oliver Heath and environmental psychology researcher Nigel Oseland to explore the science…
read moreSiminetti: Proud producers of sustainable mother of pearl surfaces Siminetti is proud of its ethical and ecological credentials and takes the greatest care when sourcing its range of natural products, to ensure the brand meets strict ecological standards… Siminetti, a unique surface brand that sources its materials from sustainable, farmed locations wherever in the world they are grown, absolutely opposes…
read moreIndustry insight: briefing your art consultant Great art captures the mind and stays with you. But how do you brief an art consultant to achieve great art? Harry Pass from Elegant Clutter explains… We understand that talking about art may, at first, be quite daunting. You might think that you need to have a deep knowledge of art to incorporate…
read moreIntroducing AXOR MyEdition 2.0 AXOR launches nationwide design competition to celebrate infinite design possibilities… Originally conceived as an expression of self-realisation and creativity, AXOR MyEdition was designed to offer a brassware range that could be tailored through 15 exclusive AXOR FinishPlus special finishes and plates for a personalised look. Pushing the boundaries of individualisation further, the launch of AXOR MyEdition…
read moreOne&Only Mandarina arrives in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Set on an undiscovered stretch of coastline along the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico, One&Only Mandarina has opened its doors… Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with dramatic vistas and an awe-inspiring beachfront rainforest setting, One&Only Mandarina is a hidden retreat complete with secluded eco-designed treehouses and clifftop villas, swimmable shores, destination dining from Chef Enrique Olvera,…
read moreHow an ‘Ohana Spirit’ navigated WATG through 75 years of business WATG’s roots were planted 75 years ago in Honolulu by our founders George “Pete” Wimberly and Howard Cook, who adopted the enduring cultural principles from Hawaii including ‘Ohana, meaning “family” or “extended kin”. Anthony Mallows, President and CEO of WATG, writes… The spirit of the islands taught us to…
read moreHygiene vs sustainability: the ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences Following Hotel Designs LIVE, where both topics were put under the spotlight, we asked session sponsor GROHE how hygiene and sustainability can work together to create a ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences… Not so long ago, the average hotel guest might have put king size beds, room service and…
read moreWeekly briefing: lighting confessions, new arrivals & a contactless check in Only got a minute? It’s been a busy week on the editorial desk but we have have compiled our top stories, including a confession of a lighting designer, multiple hotel debuts and a panel discussion on the future of public areas… As we gear up to unveil the winners…
read moreSNEAK PEEK // INNSIDE Newcastle to open in December Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel group, has released new CGI renders of INNSiDE Newcastle, which is slated to open this December… The 161-key INNSIDE Newcastle, designed by Faulknerbrowns Architects, will be located in the heart of the city on the historical Quayside, offering breath-taking views across the River Tyne and an…
read moreHypnos achieves ISO Standard for quality management Royal warrant holder and award-winning British bedmaker Hypnos has announced that its Castle Donington site has achieved compliance with ISO 9001, the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective Quality Management System (QMS)… This ISO 9001 accreditation is further proof of the company’s commitment to top-class design and craftsmanship to build the most…
read moreThe multi-room smart air purifier designed for the hospitality industry With air hygiene front of mind, we learn more about Air-Reviver Cube, a product that has been designed to add a new layer of hygiene in hospitality… Never has air quality and cleanliness been given as much attention as it is today. Over the past few years health concerns regarding…
read moreProduct watch: Niza collection by CTD Architectural Tiles The new Niza collection by CTD Architectural Tiles is inspired by the colours of both the earth and the ocean… Niza is a collection of rectangular and hexagonal tiles in an understated nature-inspired palette. From the warmth of Clay to the freshness of Green, the various tiles come with a gentle shade…
read moreBREAKING: Hyatt brand to arrive in Sweden Located in Stockholm, Hotell Reisen will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, continuing to fuel Hyatt’s brand growth in Europe… Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with First Hotel Reisen AB to open the first Hyatt property in Sweden. The 144-key Hotell Reisen will…
read moreChecking in to a contactless hotel (with touchless tech from TIG) Technological Innovations Group (TIG) has played a key role in helping BLOC Hotels develop and implement new ‘touchless’ hotel technology. In an exclusive video review, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to discover what the contactless hotel experience is all about… The BLOC hotel at Gatwick Airport is a advanced…
read moreVirtual roundtable: lighting solutions for tomorrow’s hotel Following a number of recent roundtables where lighting was unintentionally put under the spotlight, Hotel Designs collaborates with innovative lighting expert Moritz Waldemeyer and a number of designers to understand lighting’s role in tomorrow’s hotel… There is arguably no one in the industry who is more dedicated, more aware and more creative in…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Adding personality in public areas In the second session of Hotel Designs LIVE, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by Constantina Tsoutsikou, founder of Studio LOST; Eric Jafari, CDO of Locke and Erik Nissen Johansen, Founder of Stylt to discuss adding personality in public areas… In the second edition of Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group…
read moreBanyan Tree unveils first luxury resort to open in Krabi in 11 years Elevating the destination on the southern Thailand’s west coast, the 72-key Banyan Tree Krabi has opened… Nestled on a verdant hillside with spectacular vistas of limestone cliffs rising from the sea, Banyan Tree Krabi has opened. Owned by Asset World Corporation (AWC), the new luxury resort backs…
read moreHow conscious design studio Harris & Harris was born Harris & Harris has earned Hotel Designs’ stamp of approval as an environmentally and socially responsible interior and product design studio… Founded in 2014 by husband and wife team Alexander and Sharon Harris, Harris & Harris emerged onto the design scene as a sustainable breathe of fresh air. Working internationally, the…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Space Copenhagen appointed to design revolutionary wellness hotel Danish designers Peter Bundgaard and Signe Bindslev Henriken of Space Copenhagen will mastermind the complete interiors for new wellness and eco hotel in Norway, Svart… Svart, which will become the world’s first energy positive hotel, has appointed award-winning Danish design firm Space Copenhagen to lead the property’s interior design. Image credit:…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn updated and improved under new ownership Bespoke lighting manufacturer Dernier & Hamlyn has moved to new, premium premises in Chessington… Dernier & Hamlyn’s new HQ incorporates a state-of-the-art studio where clients can work with the company’s design team to progress their lighting designs from concept to reality. Significant investment is also being made in manufacturing and finishing…
read moreGessi’s new showroom lands in London Gessi’s new showroom, Casa Gessi London, is a celebration of Italian design for a wellness experience in the most private and intimate space of the hotel, the bathroom… Located in the heart of Clerkenwell – a thriving design district that houses many of the world’s leading contemporary design and architectural innovators – Casa Gessi…
read more(Video exclusive) In conversation with: Simon Whittaker, Architect of the Year 2019 Simon Whittaker, architect and Associate Director at Orms, joined editor Hamish Kilburn to exclusively reveal details of the firm’s latest project: to redesign the former Central St Martins building in London… Lover of retro-buildings, Simon Whittaker is a modest architect with a modern vision. Partly responsible for designing…
read moreWeekly briefing: arriving in Miami, a cave retreat and going LIVE with Bensley Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including a live chat with Bill Bensley, an exclusive review of Kent’s most luxurious hotel and news of a new boutique gem arriving in Miami… We appreciate you…
read moreSpotlight on: November features (sustainability and art) Hotel Designs’ November editorial features have landed, which are Sustainability and Art… A meeting of two relevant and engaging topics, this November Hotel Designs will position both Sustainability and Art under the editorial spotlight in order to continue defining the point on international hotel design. In lockdown, global daily emissions of CO2 fell by…
read moreWhite Elephant Palm Beach to open this November From one holiday destination to another, Nantucket’s White Elephant resort will welcome a sister boutique property in Palm Beach, which will open on November 4, 2020… The 32-key White Elephant Palm Beach is housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel – originally constructed in 1924 as one of the first resorts on Palm…
read moreChecking In: The Cave Hotel, Canterbury – Kent’s tech-savvy luxury pad In a sea of standard ‘luxury’ hotel offerings in Kent, The Cave Hotel in Canterbury, which opened late last year, has certainly made a statement. Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to The Penthouse to discover the warm design scheme inspired by multiple hotels around the world… Before humans had…
read moreHansgrohe becomes Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 Manufacturer of long-lasting quality bathroom produces, Hansgrohe has become an Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 for the second consecutive year… Quality bathroom brand Hansgrohe has become an Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020. As one of the UK’s leading sources of luxury design for the…
read moreLoft bathroom spaces with industrial flair with Duravit Products from the Luv series by Duravit showcased in an urban ambience… The “Walzmühle” former mill in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, has a long tradition as an industrial manufacturing location. Since 2013, the site has been home not only to a range of businesses and studios, but also residential spaces. The design and construction…
read moreIn Conversation With: Dale Atkinson, Founding Director, Rosendale Design Editor Hamish Kilburn catches up with Dale Atkinson, Founding Director of Rosendale Design, to understand more about his latest project inside The Stafford London as well as how F&B design on the luxury scene is changing… It is arguably more important now than ever before to support those who are leading…
read moreHotel Designs LIVE: Discussing sustainability with Bill Bensley To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on October 13, editor Hamish Kilburn discussed sustainability and purposeful eco solutions for the post-pandemic world with designer Bill Bensley… Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group, took place on October 13. The one-day conference welcomed world-renowned interior designers, architects and hoteliers to discuss the future…
read moreSkopos launches Tarim as a flexible flame-retardant fabric Skopos, which has almost 50 years’ experience of developing flame-retardant fabrics and soft furnishings for the contract market, has just introduced Tarim to its portfolio… Tarim has been welcomed into the Skopos portfolio as a flexible plain flame-retardant fabric with the appearance of elegant slub silk. The new product is wide width,…
read moreMarriott opens new Autograph Collection hotel in Japan Marriott has said that the new hotel showcases Kyoto’s culinary, cultural and community traditions to travellers visiting the gentle mountain landscapes of Takaragaike… Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection hotel in the Takaragaike area, situated in the northern section of Kyoto, Japan. The hotel…
read moreRosewood brand to arrive in Amsterdam in 2023 Rosewood Amsterdam will open in 2023 as the ‘ultra-luxury’ group’s 11th property in Europe and first soiree in the Netherlands… Following several development growth announcements, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will open a property in 2023. The hotel group, which has recently announced entrance strategies in destinations such as…
read moreSustainable surfaces: a playful way to connect with nature 3DForms by Granorte is a sustainable collection of wall tiles with three-dimensional structures that can be used in various arrays to create one-of-a-kind textured walls that also benefit from the natural properties of cork… Designed by Alzira Peixoto and Carlos Mendonca of SimpleFormsDesign, 3DForms takes inspiration from Portuguese ceramic wall tiles…
read moreBryan Adams shoots campaign for Kaldewei Taking the theme “Natural Union”, rockstar and photographer Bryan Adams shot Kaldewei’s new collection of Steel Enamel Washbasins… New images have surfaced of Kaldewei’s Steel Enamel collection, which have been captured through the lens of legendary rockstar and photographer Bryan Adams. The campaign displays the importance of maintaining relationships combined with the increased need…
read moreChecking in to Selina Brighton – a room with a view Following the recent opening of Selina Brighton, we sent travel journalist Sara Darling – who pre-Covid would be travelling to far-flung destinations around the world – to be one of the first to check in to the hotel, which is conveniently located on her doorstep… Brighton has got the…
read moreTIG opens new ‘Experience Spaces’ in Frankfurt and London Technological Innovations Group (TIG), headline partner for Hotel Designs LIVE, has opened two of its brand-new series of Experience Spaces – in Frankfurt and London… These innovative spaces will welcome integrators, consultants, specifiers and end-users and showcase TIG’s impressive ecosystem of AV, UC, IT and control solutions from brands at the…
read moreBette unveiled ‘perfect bath for 2’ in more than 400 colours The new BetteSelect Duo fitted bath has been designed to be the perfect bath for two… Made from glazed titanium-steel, the extremely solid and durable BetteSelect Duo bath works equally well for bathing children as it does for a romantic candlelit bath for two. Candles can even be placed…
read moreCase study: Crieff Hydro Hotel creates room to breathe with hypoallergenic technology Scotland’s Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire has enhanced its studio offering by developing nice studio apartments, which are all fitted with the latest hypoallergenic technology from Room To Breathe UK… Working with Glasgow based Insite Group who create cleaner and safer indoor environments – Crieff Hydro Hotel has…
read more5 Minutes With: Karl Lennon, Director of Architecture & Design Accounts at GROHE Ahead of Hotel Designs LIVE – where GROHE are sponsoring the session “The revival of smart tech post-pandemic” – Hotel Designs catches up with Karl Lennon, Director of Architecture & Design Accounts at GROHE… Tomorrow, in an engaging panel discussion, Hotel Designs LIVE will explore the revival…
read moreWeekly briefing: a London opening & the ‘new normal’ of luxe design Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including a roundtable that targets health and wellness and luxury designers’ predictions of the ‘new normal’… What has become clear in recent weeks is that even with the best…
read moreFairfield by Marriott doubles its footprint in Japan The Fairfield by Marriott brand is increasing its portfolio in Japan with eight hotels stated to open across four prefectures… Marriott International has announced the planned openings of eight new Fairfield by Marriott properties in Japan, highlighting a vast expansion that more than doubles the size of the brand in the country.…
read moreVirtual Roundtable: health & wellbeing in hospitality and hotel design With a question mark on what the future of health and wellbeing will look like in tomorrow’s hotel, editor Hamish Kilburn, in collaboration with HDR | Hurley Palmer Flatt, asks industry’s experts to decipher what’s fact and what’s myth when predicting tomorrow’s wellness scene… One of the major challenges that…
read moreHow luxury hospitality designers are adapting to the ‘new normal’ To cut through the noise, Hotel Designs has teamed up with J Public Relations to ask how designers Rosendale Design, Nicola Harding, Goddard Littlefair and David Collins Studio are adapting to meet new demands from travellers. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… One thing that has become apparent as we stand in…
read moreOpening of The Mitre, Hampton Court marks debut of The Signet Collection Recently announced, a new boutique luxury hotel brand The Signet Collection has launched in conjunction with the unveiling of its first hotel The Mitre, Hampton Court… The Signet Collection, which was founded by former COO of Longshot; owners of Beaverbrook and Bel & the Dragon Group. Hector Ross…
read moreLess than 1 week until Hotel Designs LIVE Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and developers: Hotel Designs LIVE is a free one-day conference that takes place on October 13… On October 13, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers will virtually gather to attend Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group in association with Crestron. Whether you are in need of…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn is one of a select few British companies that designs and manufactures bespoke light fittings in the UK. Renowned for products of the highest quality, its team of specialists designs, manufactures and refurbishes pendants, chandeliers and other lighting individually made to meet designers’ and their clients’ specific requirements. Image credit: Dernier & Hamlyn Lighting made by Dernier &…
read moreTREND ALERT // Black moves into the bathroom We love a trend alert at Hotel Designs, especially one that challenges conventional design aesthetics. Here, UK Bathrooms identifies how and why black is back in the modern bathroom… As we enter the shorter months, we’re embracing dark tones and welcoming them into the wash space as we mirror the early nights and…
read moreWeekly briefing: remembering Sir Terence, lighting launches & a Bath debut Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including an editor’s letter that remembers a legend, Chelsom unveiling Edition 27 and Hotel Indigo entering new territory… And just like that we are in October. With the industry busy…
read moreAQATA joins iconic shower brand AQUALUX Private investment business Intrinsic Equity, has acquired shower brand AQATA Limited… Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, AQATA one of the UK’s most respected luxury shower enclosure manufacturers now joins Intrinsic Equity’s family of KBB and design related brands. The iconic shower brand Aqualux was acquired from Dutch bathroom giant Fetim in late 2019 and early…
read moreConfessions of a lighting designer – what is lighting design? Throughout October we are, for the second time this year, putting the spotlight on lighting. To kickstart this series, we reach out to Gary Thornton, senior project designer at neolight global, to understand lighting design from the inside. The profession of architectural lighting design is a relatively young industry, even…
read moreEditor checks in: will design ever be the same again? Weeks ahead of celebrating the best British designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers in The Brit List Awards 2020, editor Hamish Kilburn warmly remembers a design legend, Sir Terence Conran, in his monthly column… I have procrastinated long enough over writing this month’s Editor’s Letter. Perhaps it was a case of word…
read moreChecking in to Villa Copenhagen, a new brand of conscious luxury A much-anticipated addition to the Danish capital city, Copenhagen, transforms an iconic architectural landmark into a modern oasis of cool. Writer Collette Swindells explores… It is not often that a space of more than 25,600 square metres becomes available in the centre of a European capital – least of…
read moreLight it up: Chelsom officially launches Edition 27 More than two years in the making, Chelsom’s brand new lighting collection, Edition 27, has official launched. Hotel Designs celebrates by selecting some of its favourite pieces. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Every two years on the international hotel design scene, something incredible happens. The industry becomes temporarily blinded by new lighting designs…
read moreHotel Indigo debuts in the historic city of Bath IHG Hotels & Resorts has further expanded its boutique footprint with the opening of the highly anticipated Hotel Indigo Bath… Set in a honey coloured Georgian terrace built in the 18th century, the 166-key Grade I listed building, which now shelters Hotel Indigo Bath, has hosted famous figures from history including…
read moreProduct watch: Sphero urinal range by Armitage Shanks Armitage Shanks, the expert provider of commercial washroom solutions, has launched Sphero, its new collection of intelligent urinals… The elegant and comprehensive Sphero range by Armitage Shanks has been designed with features which allow for greater levels of cleanliness, easier installation and maintenance, as well as water saving benefits for all commercial…
read moreBIID becomes Industry Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has become the official industry partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 for a third year running… The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID), a brand committed to encouraging and supporting creativity and competence in the field of British interior design, has become…
read moreWeekly briefing: A sensational shortlist & the secret to a good night’s sleep Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including the shortlist of The Brit List Awards 2020 and an exclusive interview with designer Lisa Haude about tomorrow’s design challenges… With the industry re-strategising following further constrictions…
read moreIndustry insight: a special sleep experience during Covid Chris Ward, Group Marketing Director at Hypnos Contract Beds, looks at how in addition to having Covid-compliant practices, hotels can offer a more discernible experience to guests by providing premium experiences that have sustainability at their heart… As most people in the UK and around the world are remaining at, or closer…
read moreMiniview: Inside WILDES Chester, a northern boutique jewel Northern design studio Spaceinvader, with architecture by EDGE Architect, has created a rich, layered and luxurious interiors scheme for the new WILDES Chester boutique hotel… With interiors by hospitality and workplace designers Spaceinvader and architecture by EDGE Architects, WILDES Chester will be housed in a Grade-II listed building in The Rows, Chester’s…
read moreSchlüter Systems becomes Showcase Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 Known for providing innovative surface and bathroom solutions, Schlüter Systems has become Showcase partner for The Brit List Awards 2020… Following the unveiling of the shortlist, where more than 120 individuals and projects were selected, Schlüter Systems has become Showcase Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020. Lee Rowland,…
read moreProduct watch: Carioca by Granote brings colourful new meaning to walls Designed by famed Italian interior designer Marco Carini to bring a colourful new meaning to walls, Carioca is a striking cork tile concept from Granorte… Offering two extra-large formats (900 x 150mm and 900 x 300mm), Carioca is a range of bold colour infused cork tiles that can be…
read moreBathroom goals: when sustainability meets design Leading Austrian Architectural firm STEINBAUER architektur+design used natural materials to design a family home, and specified Kaldewei products to create a bathing experience unlike any other… Sustainability meets design in Austria’s Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf municipality. Surrounded by grapevines, and set on a sloping plot of around 1,600 square metres, is a detached house in harmony with…
read more1 in 3 Brits want to replace shower with modern system, survey reveals A survey carried out by GROHE has revealed British showering behaviours and consumer attitudes towards their bathroom… As indicated in the debut broadcast of Hotel Designs LIVE, bathroom and wellness demands have shifted as we look ahead towards a post-pandemic world. The demands on bathroom design have…
read moreNew speakers announced for Hotel Designs LIVE Calling all designers, architects, hoteliers and developers: you can secure your complimentary seats in the audience for Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place on October 13, by clicking here… With just a few weeks to go until Hotel Designs LIVE on October 13, new speakers have been announced for the one-day virtual conference.…
read moreProduct watch: wall hanging mirrors, made in London Alguacil & Perkoff was created with the aim to help create distinctive, beautiful and harmonious interiors through the design and careful selection of original and exquisite collections of mirrors. The importance of mirrors in hospitality is undeniable in a great number of ways. Obviously crucial in every room and bathroom for use…
read moreSupplier insight: the indispensability of hygiene For commercial interiors, the Covid-19 pandemic will leave a lasting legacy in the demand for surface finishes that can contribute to improved hygiene, says UNILIN… More often only thought about in sensitive environments, hygiene has quickly become a factor in the specification of materials where before it wasn’t considered a concern. Now everywhere demands…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2020: Shortlist announced The shortlist for The Brit List Awards 2020 has been announced, with more than 120 individuals and projects selected across eight categories… Known as the industry’s most widespread search to identify the leading designers, architects, hoteliers and suppliers, The Brit List Awards 2020 has unveiled this year’s shortlist. The finalists, listed below, have…
read moreIn Conversation With: interior designer Lisa Haude Interior designer Lisa Haude, founder of PDG Studios, is known for her creative and unique approach to design. Editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the storyteller to understand why she is considered one of the industry’s finest… A storyteller in her own right, designer Lisa Haude creates one-of-a-kind spaces that breathe a new…
read moreBette shortlisted in SBID Product Design Awards 2020 Bette has been shortlisted in the SBID (Society of British and International Interior Design) Product Design Awards 2020… The company’s new freestanding, circular, glazed titanium-steel bath, the BettePond Silhouette, has been shortlisted in the ‘Sanitaryware’ category. Considered one of the most prestigious accolades in interior design, success in SBID’s awards programme is…
read moreWeekly briefing: safe design, A+D post-pandemic and Hyatt at new heights Only got a minute? Our editorial team have compiled the top design stories that they have published this week, including an exclusive report into safe design, an interview about A+D post-pandemic and Hyatt making another debut… We appreciate you may not have time to read all the content that Hotel…
read moreAbout. TEST In response to the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, MEET UP North has been forced to postpone its plans until next year. The event, which is Hotel Designs’ leading networking evening in the north, will return to Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester on May 6, 2021. Considering the vast amount of hotel projects currently on the boards in the north…
read more5 minutes with: Paul Zway on ‘The Private Collection’ To understand The Private Collection by Exclusive Tents, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the brand’s founder, Paul Zway… Built with couples, families or small groups in mind – as well as for poolside, day beds and beach use – The Private Collection of innovative tents by Exclusive Tents are designed…
read moreProduct watch: Bow from CTD Architectural Tiles Inspired by the typical roofs found in Mediterranean cities, BOW by CTD Architectural Tiles is a collection of large curved tiles in a range of on-trend colourways… Measuring at 150 x 450mm, the BOW collection by CTD Architectural Tiles stands out for its relief pattern and characteristic volume, offering a modern new take…
read moreIn Conversation With: Mark Kelly, Partner at PLP Architecture Looking ahead, past the pandemic, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Mark Kelly, Partner at PLP Architecture, to understand how to build a meaningful hotel landscape… With the world the way it is at the moment, the conversation in the industry has steered sharply towards how architecture and design will be…
read moreParkside collaborates with brassware brand Rutland Working to inspire interior designers with combinations of classic brassware and contemporary tile designs, Parkside and Rutland London have released a capsule photography series… The Parkside x Rutland London collaboration has brought together the two companies for a series of photographs showing off the latest ceramic tiles and brassware. With Parkside sourcing tiles from…
read moreHamilton Litestat becomes Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020 For the third consecutive year, Hamilton Litestat has become an Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020… Hamilton Litestat, a British electrical solutions provider that designs, develops and manufactures innovative electrical accessories of the highest quality, has become an Event Partner for The Brit List Awards 2020… “The…
read moreProduct watch: The Coastal Collection by Timage Hotel Designs takes a closer look at the the bulkhead lights in the Coastal Collection by Timage… It may be no surprise to hear that the classic Timage range of bulkhead lights has been on the scene for decades. The brand has an enduring appeal and has been a dependable fitting across many…
read moreProduct watch: N.A.P (Neuron Activation Pod) by WellTek WellTek, the leading London-based furniture company, has introduced N.A.P (Neuron Activation Pod) to the UK from Lo0ok Industries, a ground-breaking Finnish technology company… The N.A.P pod uses Neurosonic technology to increase the user’s wellbeing by helping to improve sleep quality, reduce migraine problems, relieve stress and many more ailments both physical and…
read more#2 Safe design & guest emotional wellness For article two in the Hotel Designs LAB series, Hotel Designs and Arigami move past sound in design. Founder of Arigami Ari Peralta and editor Hamish Kilburn compile the thoughts of neuroscientist at NASA Human Research Program and a neurofeedback technologist at MuArts to dive beneath the surface of safe design and emotional…
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