Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe new restaurant, located in the heart of London’s Chelsea district, is Goddard Littlefair’s first London restaurant project… Hans’ Bar & Grill, a new west London neighbourhood restaurant in Chelsea’s Pavilion Road, has opened. The new striking and contemporary interiors scheme, created by leading hospitality and F&B designers Goddard Littlefair, includes an exciting new extended café-bar space and a new…
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read moreWearing his comfy shoes, Hamish Kilburn heads into London’s creative district to discover what Clerkenwell Design Week 2018 has to offer… I arrived at Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) on the hunt for emerging trends and new products that launch with the aim to really shake our industry up. Faced with the mass of open showrooms – and pink CDW-branded feather…
read moreCarpet manufacturer Brintons will launch the new Craigend Collection designed by long-term collaborators Timorous Beasties at Clerkenwell Design Week 2018. Taking over St Johns Square the collection will be debuted in a pop-up installation designed by Studio Shaw Architects. Famous for their outstanding diversity of pattern, Scottish design duo Timorous Beasties will present Craigend, their third collection with Brintons. Named after…
read moreIf you’re after design inspiration, London Design Week 2018 is where world-leading creatives and amateur design lovers in equal measure go to be inspired. London Design Week 2018 boasts hundreds of producers, showrooms and immersive design experiences. It’s the go-to for the inspiration hungry – whether you work in the industry or not. Visitors get, in Design Week’s words, “the…
read moreDespite launching a week ago, the Hotel Designs Meet Up 2018 is already filling up fast with a huge increase in registrants. The event will see a number of interior designers and architects attend, from companies including the likes of ABDA Design, Elektra Lighting Design, Gensler, Gregory Phillips Architects, Osborn Interiors, ReardonSmith Architects and more. Taking place on 21 March 2018 from 6pm…
read moreThe Hotel Designs Christmas Meet Up networking event on 8th November (6pm-10pm) at Home House Portman Square in London has now sold out. Hotel Designs is delighted to announce Marca Corona as headline sponsor of the event, while Boca do Lobo are the event’s style partner – the first time the opportunity has been offered, Boca do Lobo will be…
read moreThe New Esplanade Hotel, the successor to the storied old Esplanade hotel that fell to the wrecking ball in the early 1970s, is embarking on a renovation and re-positioning that will reestablish its position as a vibrant link on Perth’s Elizabeth Quay. The hotel’s new management company, Louis T Collection, and owners H&M Capital Pty Ltd, have commissioned a diverse…
read moreWe’re just two weeks from the Hotel Designs Christmas Meet Up networking event, being held on 8th November at the Home House, Portman Square in London between 6pm-10pm. Already signed up for this festive edition are senior designers from Marriott International, Shangri-La at The Shard, Rosewood London, York & Albany Hotel and The Wellesley Knightsbridge; representatives from the design industry confirmed…
read moreWe’re a month away from the Hotel Designs Christmas Meet Up event, which has already seen some biggest names in the UK hotel and design industries confirm their place for an evening of drinks, canapes and an end-of-year celebration. Embrace the spirit of the holidays a little early this year and join us all at Hotel Designs as we usher in the end of…
read moreIn the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 50 finalists in the HD Brit List 2017 – this week, we continue profiling our winning designers… MICHAEL SIMMONS – SPACE I.D. Space I.D. was founded by three award winning directors from one of the premier European design agencies – Michael Simmons being one of them – who oversee a…
read moreIn the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the 50 finalists in the HD Brit List 2017 – this week, we continue profiling our winning designers… DEXTER MOREN – DEXTER MOREN ASSOCIATES Dexter is the founding director of Dexter Moren Associates and is recognised as an industry leader in the hotel & leisure sector. DMA is an award-winning hotel,…
read moreFollowing a successful show last year, Hamilton is again returning to interior design exhibition Decorex on 17-20 September 2017, held at Syon Park, London. At the event, Hamilton will launch their popular Hartland CFX® and Sheer CFX® ranges in a new primed finish that can be painted to match any interior colour or theme, making customisation even more accessible. The…
read moreThe Brit List – a celebration of the most influential and inspirational individuals in the hotelier and design industries – was revealed last night (12th July) at the Urban Coterie sky bar and restaurant. The event was organised by Hotel Designs, the leading online news and analysis site for hoteliers and interior designers. The UK’s Top 25 hoteliers and Top…
read moreWho are the most inspirational and influential names in the UK hotel business? The finalists in the Hotel Designs Brit List have been named, taking in some of the biggest names in the UK industry. For the past few months, Hotel Designs has been taking soundings and nominations to create the Brit List – a celebration of the most influential…
read moreConstruction is underway on the first 22 units sold at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bali, a remarkable real estate offering taking shape on a naturally accommodating clifftop where the group’s inaugural hotel in Bali is also in development. Set within the confines of budding Bukit Pandawa Resort & Golf on Bali’s southernmost tip, The Residences will eventually comprise 91…
read moreHacienda, the 22-acre private residential community in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, has unveiled plans for its next phase of residences, a limited offering of 55 for-sale branded luxury ‘1 Homes’ within the recently announced 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo. The first international residences from the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, 1 Hotel & Homes Cabo will expand on a…
read moreOn a continued quest to discover the unique and inspired, Design Hotels has scoured the globe and selected six new member properties, spanning four continents. Complementing a curated portfolio of over 290 member hotels, the new additions epitomise the ethos and values that Design Hotels holds dear — from effortless living paired with mindful design to the regeneration of treasured…
read more137 Pillars Suites Bangkok, showcasing 34 exquisitely appointed suites is scheduled to open on 2 April 2017. The property is a sister hotel to the award-winning 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, and is located on Sukhumvit Soi 39, a short distance from the upscale and fashionable shopping district of Emquartier/Emporium. The architects for the property are Palmer and Turner from…
read moreThe Wellesley has appointed Lee Simmons, the visionary artist and designer, and Make Architects, the award-winning architectural practice founded by Ken Shuttleworth, to create a new and bespoke sculptural screen for the front of the hotel that sits opposite Hyde Park Corner. The artwork will house the hotel’s renowned Cigar Terraces and will provide guests with an oasis to sample…
read moreHotel Designs had the pleasure of catching up with Modulex CEO Eric Kirwan at the recent Sleep 2016 event and chatted to him about what makes good wayfinding in hospitality… Hotel Designs: Could you tell us a bit about yourself, your career in the industry to date and your involvement in Modulex? Eric Kirwan: I am Eric Kirwan, CEO and…
read moreJW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand that is part of Marriott International’s luxury brands portfolio, is thrilled to debut the new JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach – the brand’s first hotel in Singapore. Located in close proximity to the Marina Bay entertainment and business districts, the new 634-room luxury hotel is poised to become an iconic…
read moreJust a matter of months after it won a well-deserved Green Tourism Award, Dorsett Shepherds Bush has been awarded the prestigious International Architecture Award 2016. Awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the winning projects for 2016 were selected in Milan during the 15th Venice Architecture…
read moreWith a restrained and elegant range of environmental graphics Modulex complement the scheme created by New York based Champalimaud Design in collaboration with EPR Architects for the luxurious Gainsborough Bath Spa in Bath which opened last year and has since gone on to be awarded the prestigious Tatler Spa Awards 2016. The period details of the elegant Georgian architecture in…
read moreMarket leaders in premium quality decorative wiring accessories since 1968, Hamilton is a British electrical manufacturer that designs, develops and manufactures innovative electrical accessories of the highest quality here in the UK at our Bristol factory. Image credit: Hamilton Our Mission We are a family-owned and run company now in its second generation. Our mission is to continue to build…
read moreThis is a series guiding you through what a hotel designer is, the different sorts of designers, and how to manage the design process. It will include sections on the different areas of the hotel and suggest criteria for their design. Articles will be illustrated with the authors photographs and video. Part 1: Are You Sitting Comfortably? A Guide to Hotel Design…
read moreOne of the perks of my job is being able to see the progression of hotels from mere ideas and drawings right through to the bricks and mortar of a completed project. And one thing that always fascinates me is how much (and sometimes how little) the finished product can differ from the concept first visualised by designers and architects.…
read moreOne of the perks of my job is being able to see the progression of hotels from mere ideas and drawings right through to the bricks and mortar of a completed project. And one thing that always fascinates me is how much (and sometimes how little) the finished product can differ from the concept first visualised by designers and architects.So,…
read moreMK Electric, the UK’s leading manufacturer of wiring accessories, now offers a new extended range of combination plates for a complete multimedia solution within their Elements, Aspect and Edge portfolios. Aspect Combi Plate 2G Socket and 2 x 2 Euro Module Nadine Deery, Channel Marketing Manager says: “Contractors and electricians serving businesses and residences, from apartments to hotels and offices,…
read moreLuxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden, has joined the Autograph Collection. It is the second Autograph Hotel in Germany alongside Hotel am Steinplatz, Berlin. Reopened in April 2015 following an extensive refurbishment, Gewandhaus Dresden has been transformed under the direction of well-known Düsseldorf architectural firm, STUDIO architects. Located in the heart of the baroque city centre of Dresden, the hotel building…
read moreHow USB charging is providing United Airlines with an Edge Convenience is a gift bestowed by technology. It is readily offered by the smartphone, generously granted by the tablet, and amply provided by the digital camera. These labour saving devices have ushered in an age where convenience is no longer seen as a privilege, it is seen as a right.…
read moreAndrew Mulroy Architects have recently completed Wombat’s – a popular new luxury backpackers’ hostel on the edge of the City of London. Wombat’s is a world away from the stereotypical hostel environment, and offers facilities more akin to a stylish contemporary budget hotel. Hostel prices however mean that Wombat’s offers amazing value for money to visitors right in the heart…
read more2015 is set to be a pivotal year for Fameed Khalique with the announcement of a new West London showroom, and confirmation of the company’s relocation from its current Clerkenwell base. This decision follows a year of consolidation that saw the completion of many high-profile global design projects, the launch of several new cutting-edge material surface collections for the interior…
read moreBoutique hotelier Urban Villa announces the opening of its first property, in the Great West Quarter development in London. In a first for the hotel sector, Urban Villa combines the cultural experiences of boutique hospitality with the unrivalled convenience, comfort and discretion of luxurious residential living. The pioneering hotel contains 100 all-suite bedrooms within a soon-to-be iconic, glass-clad, cylindrical building…
read moreThe Wandsworth Group will be exhibiting their range of luxury light switches, lighting controls and electrical accessories at this year’s Sleep hotel design exhibitionHeld at London’s Business Design Centre on the 26th and 27th of November, Sleep presents visitors with an ideal opportunity to view the quality and craftsmanship that goes into Wandsworth’s collections of lighting controls, electrical accessories and…
read moreThe Interiors Design Summit 2015 is an invitation-only event where architects and interior designers come together for a day of meeting suppliers who are seeking new solutions as well as attend the series of CPD talks.When – 11th March 2015 Where – London Hilton Wembley Vanessa Brady will be opening the event as a keynote speaker President of the SBID…
read moreAfter much anticipation, the finalists of the European Hotel Design Awards have been announced, revealing an exciting diversity of talent across all hotel sectors. They are as follows:European Hotel Design Awards 2014: Finalists Architecture – Adaptive Re-use 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin, Germany, by Hild und K Architekten Fontevraud L’Hôtel, France, by Gabor Mester de Parajd Qbic Hotel London City, UK,…
read moreOnce again, the Hansgrohe Group ended the 2013 fiscal year with record sales. The global mixer and shower manufacturer generated EUR 841.4 million (compared to EUR 805.5 million in 2012).“Against a backdrop of moderate economic growth rates across the globe, Hansgrohe delivered an above-average performance. We were able to increase sales of mixers and showers both at home and abroad,…
read moreFocus SB has an enviable reputation among interior designers and architects for manufacturing electrical accessories of distinction. Bespoke plates are their speciality and, as they manufacture here in the UK, meeting customer requirements is what they do best. The latest addition, the Uxbridge flat plate range, uses MK Electric® interiors from the UK’s foremost manufacturer of electrical and data connectivity…
read moreLeading UK manufacturer, Roman, presents its first 10mm thick glass Bath Screen, which has been styled to perfection to allow you to create a style statement even when showering over the bath. This contemporary 10mm thick Bath Screen is part of Roman’s newly launched range, Decem.The brand new Bath Screen is proving to be a popular product in the Decem…
read moreInterior design studio Lisa Melvin Design held its first RIBA accredited CPD event in association with SBID on December 11 at the Gallery showroom in Rugby. With over 25 delegates in attendance, it proved to be a great success. Interior designers, architects, construction companies, property developers and leading deisgner bathroom brands including Keramag Design, Swedecor, Granite Marble International, Prestige Saunas…
read moreThe Prism ranges from Focus SB have been designed to almost disappear into the room once fitted. They have proven very popular with designers and architects who want electrical accessories to blend into their interiors.The contemporary looking Prism ranges have been used, albeit slightly surprisingly, in period and grand interiors. They seem to bring a subtle touch of modernity to…
read moreWith its A&D Centre situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, Bagno Design was in the thick of the action throughout Design Week, and welcomed hundreds of guests through its doors for a special event on Tuesday 21 May. Architects, designers and specifiers from the UK and beyond turned out in style to help celebrate the manufacturer’s first involvement in Clerkenwell…
read moreConstruction started on Friday 25th January 2013 for an Associated Property Investors (API) led £20 million retail and leisure development at 19–31 Manchester Piccadilly. With construction work expected to finish by December 2013, upwards of 100 jobs will be created in the run up to Christmas.The building is well known in the city as the site of the Woolworths fire…
read moreUK Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman Limited, have re-launched their website with a new look and feel, along with incorporating a number of new features and sections.The homepage has received most of the attention and has been designed to allow visitors to quickly link through to the most popular sections on the website. These include the Showroom Locator, so visitors…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and Liberty Group has announced that Starwood’s fast-growing Aloft® brand will soon debut in Tampa, Florida. Opening in early 2014 along the Tampa Riverwalk, Aloft Tampa Downtown will occupy the former Mercantile Bank office building as part of an adaptive re-use project developed, owned and managed by the Liberty Group in a joint-venture partnership…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has now started an official countdown to the opening of its newest restoration project – the 177-room Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace, St Petersburg. Designed in 1817 by French architect Auguste de Montferrand as a Russian Palace, the Hotel represents possibly Four Seasons’ most ambitious and culturally important project in its more than 50-year history.…
read moreThe Surface Design Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally. The Awards mirror the goals of the show by shining a spotlight upon the wealth of creativity and innovation in the industry.The Awards, organised by Montgomery Exhibitions, were launched this year to mark the 10th anniversary of…
read moreRoman, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is set to officially launch their unique Project Specification Guide, which highlights their almost unlimited Bespoke capabilities, at this year’s Sleep Event on their stand M35A.Roman’s Project Specification Guide, which allows customers to pick and choose every single part of their showering configuration, is specifically aimed towards specifiers, designers and architects working on large…
read moreRamparts will shortly be celebrating our 40th year refurbishing hotels and leisure properties up and down the UK. We have had the pleasure of bringing to life the ideas and designs of some of the industry’s leading operators, designers and architects, indeed some properties are now on their third and fourth generation ramparts refurbishment. Returning back to Ramparts having taken…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Hotel Altis in Lisbon, Portugal has announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million euro renovation. 200 guestrooms have been completely refurbished and the entrance lobby has been restored, completed at the end of August 2011.The renovation, managed by architects Cristina Santos e Silva and Ana Menezes Cardoso restores the…
read moredesign-conscious supplied the new Unique chair to the newly developed Vialli Suite at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge.As a multi use entertainment area the Vialli suite can be used for Functions of all types & the Architects AFL wanted a modern chair that could work for all types of uses : A comfortable dining chair, a stylish meeting room chair,…
read moreW Hotels Worldwide will continue to showcase what’s new and next in design with the opening of six new W Hotels around the world in 2011. Design has been at the forefront of W Hotels since the opening of the David Rockwell-designed W New York, the first ever W Hotel, more than 12 years ago and has evolved with more…
read moreRoman, one of the UK’s leading shower designers and manufacturers, is set to exhibit at ISH Frankfurt 2011, for the first time. The show, which runs from the 15th to the 19th March, will mark the launch of their distinctively unique Desire range of enclosures.With their dedicated Export Team, whose languages include Spanish, French, German and Italian, on hand throughout…
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