Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3) The editorial series continues with part three, as editor Hamish Kilburn mentally checks in to some of the best hotels that are self-isolating in style… The weeks are starting to feel like years. As the number of cases of COVID–19 increases day-by-day, so too do our social restrictions. From our new-found goldfish…
read moreBREAKING: Salone del Mobile postponed until 2021 The 2020 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been suspended to 2021 due to the COVID–19 pandemic… Just weeks after Salone del Mobile.Milano was postponed from April until June of 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID–19, the organisers of the event have now announced that the event has been further suspended…
read moreMarriott debuts multi-purpose-built property in South Africa Marriott International grows its footprint in South Africa with the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, the chain’s first multi-purpose-built hotel in the country… Marriott International has announced the opening of Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, which marks the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in the country. Owned and developed by the Amdec…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Atlas Concorde’s debut decor collection by Piero Lissoni The global specialist in premium porcelain tiles and wall tiles, Atlas Concorde, has unveiled the new Reverse Canon collection with Piero Lissoni… Atlas Concorde presents the new Reverse Canon collection. The collection is signed by Piero Lissoni, architect and designer known for his unmistakable style and the elegance of his…
read moreVIP Arrivals: hotels opening in April 2020 Despite COVID-19 putting the brakes on hotel development activity, Hotel Designs’ Hamish Kilburn wants to still celebrate the hotels that were originally planned to open in April so that we have something to look forward once the crisis is over… It was all going so well. Only last month I wrote that 2020…
read moreCASE STUDY: Creating ‘sense-of-place’ in nhow London carpets Carpet manufacturer Brintons were asked by design studio Project Orange to help them capture the theme of ‘London Reloaded’ in the carpets inside nhow London… Brintons supplied carpets for key public areas and the Royalist Suite within the UK’s first nhow hotel, a four-star property under NH Hotel Group’s design and lifestyle…
read moreNaturalmat launches 500 thread count, organic percale bed linen Made by hand in Devon, Naturalmat’s new luxury 500 thread count, organic cotton percale bed linen is the answer to a good sleep, which is what we all need right about now… Naturalmat, the award-winning brand in organic and ethically made mattresses and beds that has been supplying the industry for…
read moreIn Conversation With: Interior Designer of the Year 2019, Jo Littlefair Securing her place in the history books, Jo Littlefair came out on top last year at The Brit List Awards 2019, spectacularly winning the coveted title, Interior Designer of the Year. A few months later, she welcomes editor Hamish Kilburn into the Goddard Littlefair HQ to give him a…
read moreHotel Designs launches new initiative to help businesses through uncertain times The industry’s leading online platform, Hotel Designs, has launched a three-month introductory offer for companies, as the leading international hotel design website continues to support the hospitality industry… In direct response to the COVID–19 pandemic, Hotel Designs has launched an ‘Industry Support Package’ to help brands to engage with…
read moreEditor Checks In: The hospitality industry fights back In his monthly column, editor Hamish Kilburn, like others, is self-isolating. He is reflecting on where it all went wrong – and, crucially, how we can make it right again for the hospitality industry. In the eye of the COVID–19 storm, which will pass, he finds himself praising the hospitality industry for…
read moreHow the hospitality industry is responding to COVID–19 pandemic As the world settles in to the realities of lockdown, editor Hamish Kilburn has noticed a number of hospitality brands going above and beyond to help prevent the spread of COVID–19… The industry may be on its knees financially, with hotels having to remain shut following the outbreak of COVID–19, but…
read moreIN PICTURES: Kagi Maldives Spa Island reveals all ahead of opening The 1,500-square-metre wellness centre is slated to open in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in September 2020… New images have been released to show what the five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island will look like when it opens later this year. The 50-villa property will is said to provide “a…
read moreFEATURE: Chelsom’s bespoke approach to lighting Launching new lighting collections every two years is a challenge, but it also allows Chelsom to explore the industry’s trends and needs in order to create products that are relevant for the design community’s variety of projects. The company’s Will Chelsom explains… Within our business the design ethos leads and we are constantly buzzing…
read moreMINIVIEW: Escape to nature at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort The architecture and interior design narrative of Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas has been inspired by its natural surrounding beauty. As the world daydreams about travel, editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For luxury travellers already aware of the Anantara brand, they will recognise the brand’s DNA of connecting people to genuine…
read moreSpain has closed all hotels to fight COVID–19 spread Today, for the first time (in well) ever, Spain has ordered all hotels and tourism accommodation in the country to close as it ups its efforts to fight against the spread of Coronavirus COVID–19… Spain has taken further measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID–19 by announcing that all hotels…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 43: INSTALLING EV CHARGING POINTS IN YOUR HOTEL As businesses are changing, and demand for electric cars on the rise, hotels are installing EV charging points into car parks. Utility Team explains what hoteliers should consider when modernising to cater for the eco demand… It is clear that the future of automotive is…
read moreTaylor’s Classics unveils new furniture for 2020 Contract furniture company Taylor’s Classics has launched a number of new chairs into its Modern seating collection… Recommended Supplier Taylor’s Classics has launched a number of new chairs into its Modern Seating collection. New products include Benchairs 700 armchair (Benchairs collection), Sunburst dining chair (available in two different options: Straight leg and turned…
read moreHotels that are self-isolating in style (part 2) While the entire world continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Designs is turning up the temperature on the editorial desk. Part two in the series ‘Hotels that are self-isolating in style’ takes editor Hamish Kilburn on a journey of discovery without his feet even leaving the ground… The…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Multi-sensory design in hotel bathrooms Awareness of mental and physical wellbeing has never been greater, yet many of us still struggle to find the time, freedom and sanctuary we need to recover from the stresses of everyday life – until, that is, we check into a hotel. Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit, explores the role that…
read moreIHG’s display of hope and love for locals in lockdown The major hotel group IHG has amplified a statement of hope by lighting up many of its empty rooms with signs of love as the world faces prospect of lockdown. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Last night, while the majority of hotels around the world remained empty as the industry suffers…
read moreHart Miller Design completes new landmark Cornwall spa The award-winning Mullion Cove Hotel on Cornwall’s Lizard peninsula has opened a landmark new spa, designed by Hart Miller Design… The clifftop retreat, Mullion Cove Hotel, with its infinity pool and stunning sea views enhances the hotel’s existing offering and marks a new chapter in its history. Having worked with the hotel…
read moreThe Unbound Collection expands in The Americas region New Unbound Collection openings and signings signify a strategic focus on the Hyatt brand expanding in the Americas region… Hyatt Hotel’s recent announcement of Unbound Collection openings and brand transitions suggests that the brand is focusing its ongoing development plans on the Americas region. Currently, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand includes…
read moreBREAKING: MEET UP London postponed until September BREAKING NEWS: MEET UP London, which is Hotel Designs’ premium networking evening for designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers, has postponed this year’s event until September 15 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak… MEET UP London was due to take place at Minotti London on May 13, but in response to the…
read moreCole and Son unveils Seville wallpaper collection The wallpaper company Cole and Son’s latest collection was inspired by the plethora of cultural fusions of Seville, the Andalusian capital… From the breath-taking blend of Mudéjar architecture and art, fragrant flora and diverse fauna, to the percussive strumming of guitarists accompanying passion-filled flamenco dancers resounding through the vibrant city, emerges Cole &…
read moreTREND ALERT: Mixing & matching materials in the bathroom After years of neutral colour palettes dominating bathroom interiors, Crosswater has identified the aesthetic benefits of mixing and matching materials… Fast becoming hugely popular on the interior design scene, mixing and matching materials can create a striking and personal touch to bathrooms of all styles. One company that has identified the…
read moreSPECIAL FEATURE: Crisis mitigation – gaining back control of your hotel COVID-19 has attacked, and crisis is looking through the door. What are the smart ways to manage your hotel during this crisis? How did we recover when something similar hit the industry in past? The experts at STAAH and the team at Guestjoy explore further… The occupancy rates in…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: QUADRADO modular seating by Minotti The Quadrado range sits in the Lifescape Collection by Minotti, which reflects a new approach to outdoor living without compromising on comfort, quality and aesthetics… Each piece of furniture in Minotti’s Lifescape Collection is characterful and elegant, and ties in with natural settings, with unexpected patterns and colours creating a landscape in dialogue…
read moreEdge Architects completes 3 design-led Mercure hotels The architecture and design firm has recently completed Mercure hotels in Cardiff, Birmingham and Bedford… In the last few months, Edge Architects + interior designers has completed three Mercure-branded hotels in Cardiff, Birmingham and Bedford. The lead designer on all three projects, Craig Parry, has an impressive portfolio including ibis Styles Southwark, Doubletree…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Sensitively lighting the bathroom The lighting experts at Vaughan talk us through how the brand successfully lit the bathrooms in prestige projects such as Gleneagles, The Ned and St. Ermins… Lighting brand Vaughan was one of the first companies to provide bathroom lighting that was both functional and refined when they began designing lights for this purpose more…
read moreBREAKING: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 postponed BREAKING NEWS: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020, which Hotel Designs is a proud media parter of, has postponed this year’s event in response to the latest developments in the coronavirus spread… Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 was due to take place between May 19 – 21, but in response to the coronavirus outbreak and the World Health…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Aqualisa unveils next generation of smart showers Brand new smart shower products have catapulted Aqualisa out to the front of the smart shower market. Hotel Designs has the exclusive… Almost imperceptibly, the smart home/hotel is becoming a reality. It’s a fully-fledged sector – not just a niche market anymore and bathroom brand Aqualisa has recognised and is responding to…
read more5 new elements to look out for at Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 At an exclusive press launch in London, editor Hamish Kilburn learns how the organisers of Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 are preparing to make this year’s festival of design bigger and better than ever before… Members of the press gathered at The Charterhouse last week in the heart of…
read moreRuby Hotels to open second Swiss hotel The 220-key hotel, which is yet to be named, will bring the Ruby Hotels brand’s ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy to a central Geneva location… In the wake of the brand’s loud debut in London with the opening of Ruby Lucy, Ruby Hotels will launch its second Swiss property in early 2022 in Geneva. The new…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Edgy ‘Seville’ floor lighting The Seville floor lamp by Christopher Hyde Lighting will add an edgy, contemporary look and feel to an interior design scheme… Christopher Hyde Lighting is renowned for timeless design and quality, and has excelled at providing lighting for a wide range of interiors for more than 25 years. Its handmade lights have been installed…
read moreElevating the bathroom experience with decorative wiring accessories You’ve thought of every detail to ensure a guest’s stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible… almost! In the bathroom, decorative wiring accessories are often an after-thought. There are a vast range of options on the market that can add the finishing touch to a design scheme, while smart controls ensure…
read moreCompany debuts first hypoallergenic hotel rooms Months ahead of Hotel Designs putting accessibility under the spotlight in a panel discussion at Hotel Summit, Room To Breathe has given the industry a sigh of relief by unveiling a six-step hypoallergenic process of cleansing air in hotel rooms… Regardless of size and status, all hotels with any sense will be putting in…
read moreHotels that are self-isolating in style (Part 1) While the entire world is feeling the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, Hotel Designs is here to start your week with some stunning hotels that are naturally self-isolating in style. Editor Hamish Kilburn emerges from his quarantined slumber to write part one… In uncertain times, it can become easy for designers and architects…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Summit 2020 Hotel Summit, the original hotel meet-the-buyers event that last year was shortlisted at the Indy Awards, is gearing up to once again bridge the gap between hotel operators and suppliers with engaging talks and networking opportunities throughout… For more than 20 years, Hotel Summit has been bridging meaningful relationships between suppliers and hotel…
read moreTaste of the future: personalised water for all Yes, it’s a thing! Water Station from LUQEL offers a multi-stage filtration system, which allows every user to draw their favourite personalised quality water from more than 30 recipes with a simple press of a touchscreen. Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the company’s President to find out more… The benefits of…
read moreLuxury hotel opens in Portugal with focus on art, wellness & design Led by local interior designer Sofia Andrez, the hotel’s design creates a sense of simplicity, serenity and balance, reflecting Longevity Wellness Worldwide’s core principles of restoration and regeneration… Through its ground-breaking architecture and its minimalist interior design, the newly opened Longevity Health and Wellness Hotel offers guests the…
read moreHard Rock Hotels makes its long-awaited debut in Ireland Hard Rock International debuts in Ireland with Hard Rock Hotel Dublin, which aims to brings the brand’s musical energy to the famed Temple Bar district… With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International continues its expansion into Europe with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dublin. The…
read moreBathroom brand AQATA launches debut ‘Look Book’ When looking for bathroom inspiration, AQATA believes that its very first Look Book is the ideal solution… AQATA’s first ever Look Book highlights all its latest, most-popular bathroom products; including a fabulously curvaceous collection of shower screens, walk in shower enclosures, shower panels, sliding doors and coloured finishes. The Look Book acts as…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Inside Mama Shelter’s soon-to-open Luxembourg hotel Mama Shelter is expected to bringing its playful hotel brand to Luxembourg in May of this year. Before the wild opening, Hotel Designs got a sneak peek inside… Hot off the heels of opening another hotel in Paris, Mama Shelter is expected to touchdown in Luxembourg this May, opening the brand’s 13th…
read moreThe St Regis San Francisco completes renovation The luxury hotel in San Francisco’s new guestrooms, meeting and event space were designed in collaboration with Chapi Chapo Design to evoke renewed vibrancy… Toronto-based studio Chapi Chapo Design has completed a project to renovate the guestrooms and meeting spaces inside The St. Regis San Francisco. Namesake of the famed St. Regis Hotel…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The philosophy of wellness For more than 25 years, Gessi has designed and produced furnishing elements for bathrooms, kitchens and private and public wellness. Recently, the brand is exploring the wonders of wellness… With its total look design products that include fittings, advanced function shower systems, accessories, ceramics, tubs and shower trays, Gessi is synonymous with wellbeing and…
read morePREVIEW: Duravit’s sleek appearance at the Ideal Home Show Bathroom brand Duravit will exhibit new products at the Ideal Home Show, between March 23 and April 13… Duravit’s products have been selected by Owl Design to feature in The Future Living Home one of the homes featured within this year’s Show Village. The Future Living Home created as a modular…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contract is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contract is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contract is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contract is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contract is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
read moreSanderson Design Group Contact is a one-stop resource for interior designers, architects, and specifiers around the world, offering design and product solutions to suit all tastes and budgets. The group has a strong portfolio of stocked contract fabrics that meet UK and International commercial performance standards. Equally its design archive, technical and manufacturing resource means it can develop bespoke solutions…
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read more7 interior trends to emerge from London Design Week 2020 During London Design Week 2020, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is sheltering many of the product launches, teasers and conversations that are expected to make a noise on the design scene this season. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies some of the prominent styles, colours and trends to look out for… “We champion…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Inside the ‘first true design hotel’ in Warsaw The 117-key Nobu Hotel Warsaw is located in lively, culinary neighbourhood of central Warsaw and is slated to open this June… Nobu Hospitality, the lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, has announced that its first hotel in Poland will open in June of this…
read moreNew ibis Styles hotel offers striking Art Deco interiors Having recently opened in the heart of Hounslow, ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East offers stylish and affordable accommodation, inspired by the architecture of Hounslow’s Golden Mile… The Art Deco-styled ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East hotel celebrates the modern world with an eclectic blend of 1920s glamour. The 125-room ibis…
read more5 Minutes With: Emma Masters, associate at Richmond International Taking five minutes out of planning and designing luxury hospitality scenes of the future, Emma Masters, Associate at Richmond International, speaks to editor Hamish Kilburn about landscape changes, client demands and over-used words in the industry… Hamish Kilburn: How long have you been involved in interior design, and how has the…
read moreCorinthia Hotels announces debut hotel in Doha Corinthia Hotels has signed an agreement to manage and operate a luxury Corinthia hotel in Doha to be built in the Gewan Island development… As the final preparations are underway for Corinthia Hotel’s entrance into the Middle East, with the opening of Corinthia Dubai around the corner, the hotel group has just signed…
read moreZannier Hotels opens property atop boulders in the Namib desert – built on stilts Comprising of ten luxury tents, Zannier Hotels Sonop has been cleverly constructed atop a group of boulders, affording spectacular, unmatched 360-degree views of the Southern Namib desert… Arnaud Zannier’s inspiration for the hotel’s design was conceived during his very first trip to the site and first…
read moreMEET UP North confirms Manchester venue Hotel Designs’ MEET UP North will take place on July 6 at Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester… In hot pursuit of the exclusive March-only Early Bird promotion launch for all of Hotel Designs’ MEET UP networking events, MEET UP North has announced that it will take place this year in Stock Exchange Hotel in…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 42: USING A 360-DEGREE APPROACH IN BATHROOM DESIGN Aiming to reduce the number of out-of-service rooms when a bathroom product malfunctions, bathroom specifier Utopia Projects explains why their 360-degree approach is vital when designing bathrooms and wet rooms for the modern traveller… Guide to Hotel Design Imagine this all-too-common scenario in a hotel:…
read moreBoutique aparthotel, The Gate, debuts in East London With a Banksy in the lobby, Maple & Co café, 360-degree views of the city and quality suppliers specified throughout, aparthotel The Gate shelters the best of a hotel with a home-from-from look and feel throughout… The Gate is a boutique aparthotel opening in Aldgate East, which offers the service and style…
read moreMEET UP London announces headline speakers MEET UP London, under the theme ‘Inspiring Creativity’, will welcome two award-winning visionaries to explore the concept of using sensory experiences in international hotel design… Hotel Designs has invited an award-winning sound designer and functional music innovation expert Tom Middleton and award-winning research entrepreneur Ari Peralta to become headline speakers at MEET UP London.…
read moreEARLY BIRD tickets to MEET UP events now open Early bird catches the worm, as discounted tickets to attend Hotel Designs’ MEET UP London (May 13) and MEET UP North (July 6) are now available to purchase… During March, Hotel Designs is offering designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers to purchase discounted EARLY BIRD tickets to Meet Up London and Meet Up…
read moreSindhorn Midtown hotel opens in Bangkok The opening in Bangkok marks the new hospitality brand’s debut in Thailand… Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of a stylish new Thai-inspired hospitality brand, opens in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighbourhood. Inspired by local artistry and designed for a sophisticated lifestyle, Sindhorn Midtown introduces a contemporary Thai hospitality experience for today’s business and…
read moreVIP ARRIVALS: hotels opening in March 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are opening in March, 2020… So far, 2020 is shaping up to be a year of expansion for many hotel brands, such as Hotel Indigo, Le Meridian, Radisson Hotels, Hoxton and…
read moreCASE STUDY: Designing minimalist bathrooms for Nobis Hotel Copenhagen The recently refurbished Nobis Hotel in central Copenhagen specified Unidrain in the luxurious bathrooms of its 100 hotel guestrooms… When renovating Nobus Hotel in central Copenhagen, attention to the detail was imperative. Each of the bathrooms within the hotel have been created with Scandinavian elegance; as this chic minimalist design ethic…
read moreInside the world’s first ‘super boutique’ hotel The world-class design team of The Londoner ‘super boutique hotel’ consists of interior designers at Yabu Pushelberg, engineer experts at Arup Associates and artist Ian Monroe… After seven years and a £300 million investment, The Londoner, the world’s first super boutique hotel, will open its doors in June 2020. The property will take…
read moreCase study: Designing furniture for the world’s first underwater residence The unique and complex architectural project to design the underwater residence, THE MURAKA by Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, required a timeless, stylish and quality furniture brand to compliment the underwater world… THE MURAKA by Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, which opened in 2018, aptly translates in native Dhivehi to “coral”. Its…
read moreEditor Checks In: Colouring outside the lines, searching for creativity Casting back to a two-dimensional art classroom, editor Hamish Kilburn has a few confessions to make regarding the creativity of his sketch book before rekindling his relationship with art in design… As someone who regularly rushed his art homework in blue biro ink at the back of the school bus,…
read moreRobust, reliable & design-led mixer shower range from Aqualisa Innovative shower brand Aqualisa has launched a striking new range of dual control mixer valves, adding to its strong specification portfolio… Fresh from sponsoring the The Brit List Awards 2019, bathroom brand Aqualisa has launched the Mian range, which offers a robust and reliable choice of dual control thermostatic mixer showers,…
read moreRenaissance Hotels debuts in New York The 39-floor luxury hotel, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, has opened as plans for the brand to open another hotel in the city move forward… Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel has officially opened its doors to become one of the tallest properties in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Rising an impressive 39 floors at 430 feet…
read moreBREAKING: Salone del Mobile postpones exhibition due to coronavirus outbreak BREAKING NEWS: Salone del Mobile in Milan, which is largely considered as the leading furniture fair globally, has postponed this year’s event until June 16 – 21 in response to Italy’s coronavirus outbreak… Salone del Mobile, which is the world’s largest and arguably most visible furniture fair in the international…
read moreDormy House launches new Scandi-chic suite, The Studio The award-winning rural retreat within the Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has launched The Studio, a brand-new suite designed by owner and design director Nette Reynolds… The Studio at Dormy House is characterised by the clean lines, soft curves and warm, natural materials that are the hallmarks of modern Scandinavian design, and…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 41: DESIGNING MEANINGFUL CO-WORKING SPACES Art and FF&E logistics company Momentous explains why we must react to consumer demands for a flexible hotel public areas. The company’s Mike Brazier has explains what designers should consider when creating flexible working spaces… I’ve just finished a consultation regarding a workplace project in central London where…
read moreBiophilic design highlights of Surface Design Show 2020 More than 170 exhibitors showcased the latest in surface design, with nearly 5,000 architects, designers and specifiers visiting Business Design Centre over the packed 2 ½ days of Surface Design Show 2020… Surface Design Show 2020, which took place at London’s Business Design Centre from the February 11 – 13, sheltered more…
read more5 minutes with: Radisson’s Hotel Group’s new Area SVP (UK, Ireland & Western Europe) Radisson Hotel Group’s new Area Senior Vice President for UK, Ireland & Western Europe (UKIWE), Tom Flanagan Karttunen, speaks to Hotel Designs about project pipelines and where, geographically, is the next hotel hotspot… Tom Flanagan Karttunen joined Radisson Hotel Group more than 20 years ago and…
read moreNobu Hotels announces 8 new properties in the pipeline 2020 is an exciting year for Nobu Hotels, with 10 hotels currently open and eight more in the pipeline across the US, Europe and Middle East, including regions such as London, Chicago, Warsaw and Riyadh… Founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, Nobu Hotels continues to solidify…
read moreF&B Special: Restaurants raising the bar in architecture & design Say farewell to conventional restaurants, and say hello to a delicious and enticing world of pure imagination to the latest design-led restaurants to open. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Ahead of next month, when Hotel Designs will take centre stage at Hospitality Restaurant Catering show, I have good reason to believe…
read moreUltima Collection’s retreat in Geneva marks its first urban property Ultima Collection announces the launch of Ultima Geneva Grand Villa, an urban sanctuary opening on April 1, 2020… Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Ultima Geneva Grand Villa will be a luxury residence available for private hire only, offering travellers a stylish gateway to the Alps. Ultima Geneva represents…
read moreCASE STUDY: Designing meaningful carpets for The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Hotel Designs’ Recommended Supplier Brintons was called upon to produce timeless carpets for the F&B areas and the junior suites inside The Lowry Manchester… Dominating the skyline of Salford Queys, The Lowry completed an ambitious seven-figure refurbishment recently, which was led by The Brit List award-winning design firm Goddard Littlefair.…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Skopos launches new Dove velvet Complimenting other flame-retardant velvets in the Skopos collection, Dove offers a luxurious cotton-look matt velvet with a soft handle and gentle reflection… Offered in 31 trend-inspired colours, ranging from calm neutrals to bright berry tones and botanical greens and blues, Skopos’ new Dove collection is ideal for elegant drapery, cushions and bedding within…
read moreBoutique bolthole brand days from opening second London hotel Pioneering hospitality brand, Locke, is to open its second boutique hotel in the capital next month, which is located on the Thames at London’s Millennium Bridge… The 113-key Locke at Broken Wharf is expected to open next month, and it has set the scene for two more London openings in Bermondsey…
read moreHotel Designs speaking at HRC next month As part of Hotel Designs’ media partnership with Hospitality Restaurant and Catering, editor Hamish Kilburn will speak on both the Vision Stage as well as the TechX area of the show… With less than a month until the industry gathers at ExCeL London for Hospitality Restaurant Catering, Hotel Designs has announced its movements…
read moreSHOW PREVIEW: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 Clerkenwell Design Week returns on May 19 – 21 for the 11th edition of the UK’s leading independent design festival, London’s most creative district… Last year, 34, 185 individuals of the international design community flocked to the streets of Clerkenwell to attend one of the most-anticipated design festivals in the design calendar. Since its…
read moreVienna House opens innovative bleisure hotel in Germany The new 96-key Vienna House hotel forms part of the Musikquartier Kronberg development project to open clear, relaxed designed spaces for bleisure guests… Centrally located in the idyllic town of Kronberg, just outside the financial hub of Frankfurt am Main, the cosy and stylish Vienna House MQ Kronberg im Taunus is a…
read moreWyndham Grand arrives in Portugal With more than 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents, Wyndham Hotels has just opened it’s first Wyndham Grand in Portugal… The opening of Wyndham Grand Algarve, which is nestled in the coveted Quinta do Lago resort, marks the brand’s arrival in Portugal. “We are thrilled to have expanded our upper-upscale offering…
read moreUNILIN has the perfect match this Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, division panel supplier UNILIN is enticing designers and architects to “find the perfect match” with UNILIN Evola… Edges can play a leading role in delivering a high-quality aesthetic. And with UNILIN, division panels, there’s no shortage of complementing and contrasting edging tape to bring your surfaces and furniture to…
read moreSurface Design Awards 2020: Winners announced The winners of the Surface Design Awards 2020 have been announced at the 15th Surface Design Show in London. Editor Hamish Kilburn was at the breakfast ceremony to catch the winners being crowned… The final day of the Surface Design Show 2020 started in spectacular fashion, with the winners of the Surface Design Awards…
read moreStill to come at the Surface Design Show 2020 As the final day of Surface Design Show approaches in London, there is so much still to look forward to, including an engaging panel discussion hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn… Celebrating 15 years, Surface Design Show (#SDS20) has once again stolen the limelight early in the season, with an impressive 170…
read moreIn conversation with: Pierre Yovanovitch, interior design’s answer to haute couture With his latest project Hotel Le Coucou in the French Alps as an apt backdrop, Wallpaper*’s Designer of the Year Pierre Yovanovitch joins editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss milestones, new directions and his signature couture approach to interior design… In my official review of Hotel Le Coucou, I mention…
read moreFIRST LOOK: Inside the Maldives’ next-gen wellness hotel Kagi Maldives Spa Island will harbour a 360-degree wellness experience, complete with a teardrop-shaped floating yoga pavilion at its centre… Designed by esteemed architect Yuji Yamazaki, who was the mastermind behind the world’s first underwater villa, Kagi Maldives Spa Island is expected to open in July 2020. The boutique 50-villa property will…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Spectre from Parkside Ahead of Fraser Lockley from the brand joining editor Hamish Kilburn on stage on Thursday at the Surface Design Show, Parkside Architectural Tiles has launched a new ceramic wall tile collection… A study that investigates the reactions of light on different glazes to playful effect, Spectre is the new ceramic wall tile collection from Parkside…
read moreHotel Designs to put ‘accessibility’ under the spotlight at Hotel Summit 2020 Editor Hamish Kilburn will deliver a live interview at Hotel Summit with the owner and design team of Hotel Brooklyn, the new contemporary hotel in Manchester that has been designed to be seamlessly accessible… Hotel Summit, which this year takes place on April 27 – 28 at Five…
read moreHilton’s ‘Collection’ brands add more than 100 hotels to global pipeline Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection by Hilton unveil to increase global pipeline by 120 hotels… From picturesque island getaways to charming small towns, Hilton’s full service Collection brands – Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton – opened 40 unique hotels last year in sought-after destinations. In…
read moreChecking in to review Hotel Le Coucou, Meribel 15 years after first discovering the magic of Meribel in the French Alps, editor Hamish Kilburn is back – this time to review the destination’s latest ski-in/ski-out luxury hotel… In-between snow-blanketed fir trees, more than 1,400 metres above sea level in the French Alps, Hotel Le Coucou is Meribel’s latest luxury ski-in/ski-out…
read moreDorchester Collection unveils first foray into branded residences Mayfair-based developer Clivedale London has unveiled Dorchester Collection’s first branded residences in London… With interiors by acclaimed Parisian design duo Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku from Jouin Manku and fully serviced by neighbouring hotel, 45 Park Lane, Mayfair Park Residences are Dorchester Collection’s first foray into branded residences and set a new…
read moreTREND ALERT: Matt black for the modern bathroom Inspired by the recent resurgence of rich, dark colour palettes within interior design, Crosswater has challenged the traditional trend of bathroom fittings with its wide offering of stunning matt black products… Dark bathrooms with a confident approach to colour are back on trend after an extended period of whites and neutrals, and…
read more‘The Schlüter way’ Schlüter-Systems LTD is a market leader in essential accessories for tile and stone. Formed in 1966 by Werner Schlüter, a man who set out to provide practical solutions for bathroom tile installations. He came up with Schlüter-SCHIENE, a metal finishing profile. From this first profile, a portfolio of 10,000 products has been created, including; waterproofing and wetroom…
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