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    Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability

    Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability Ideal Standard International, a leading manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a ‘Silver Medal’ by EcoVadis in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability… EcoVadis, one of the largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, has placed Ideal Standard in the top 25 per cent of…

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    Statement sustainability with Rusticork from Granorte

    Statement sustainability with Rusticork from Granorte With its true bark texture, Rusticork from Granorte brings an original, bold and raw aesthetic to walls… The Rusticork collection of panels by Granorte create natural, bold and beautiful walls that come directly from the renewable bark of cork trees. Available in a range of striking decorative effects, all remaining true to the natural…

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    The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good

    The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good To demonstrate transparency and accountability, Naturalmat recently published its second Impact Report, in which it shares exciting new projects, partnerships and initiatives. We take a look at a few of the highlights as the company works towards the 2025 goals in its Sustainability Strategy… Since 1999, Naturalmat has…

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    Part 76: how to measure sustainability in surface design

    Part 76: how to measure sustainability in surface design As Hotel Designs rolls into its largest feature around sustainability in the publication’s history, we asked Stone Federation to share its insight on sustainable surfaces. In part one of this three-part series, we learn how to measure conscious sourcing when it comes to surface design… In this ‘material world‘, there is no…

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    Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD

    Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD Richard Holland, Director and Co-Founder of Holland Harvey Architects, joins Editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss sustainability in materials for the first episode to drop in series four of DESIGN POD… The mantra of DESIGN POD series four, sponsored by Geberit and produced by Mel Yates, is to unapologetically ‘cut through the…

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    Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland)

    Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland) Meet Richard Holland, Co-Founder and Director of Holland Harvey Architects, who is pioneering a new era in socially and environmentally designed buildings. Some of the studio’s recent projects, explored in this episode of DESIGN POD, are, put simply, changing the game in this new chapter of meaningful hospitality, design and architecture. In episode…

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    In conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword

    In conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword CUBE recently released its original documentary, Sustainability: A Broken Record, exploring sustainability within architecture, manufacturing and design. Following the release, we sat down with Jeremy Grove, Managing Director and Head of Design at Sibley Grove to dive deeper into this topic and learn how we can move forwards from the…

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    How to attend Parkside’s panel discussion during Festival of Sustainability

    How to attend Parkside’s panel discussion during Festival of Sustainability In March 2023, Parkside will bring another instalment of its successful event series during Festival of Sustainability… With a chance to hear leaders from environmental charities, industry bodies and suppliers give their diverse perspectives on how to build sustainable specifications, the Parkside Festival of Sustainability is back for 2023. Taking…

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    Part 71: how technology can enhance hotel sustainability

    Since the invention of electricity to now, the answer in creating more efficient spaces lies in technology. To understand how designers, architects and hotels can optimise energy and make operations run smoother, Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, discusses how technology is enhancing sustainable hotel initiatives…  Guide to Hotel Design The last couple of years has been one of the most difficult…

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    GROHE X launches sustainability podcast

    GROHE X launches sustainability podcast For many of us, the question of how to take tangible steps to fight climate change still remains — to explore how experts in their fields are addressing sustainability issues, and to enable exchange on the full bandwidth of environmental challenges, GROHE X has launched the podcast ‘Together For Sustainability’, aiming to provide inspiration, stimulate…

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    7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022

    7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022 Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the greenwashing noise to look back at the projects, products and people that defined a new era of sustainability in hotel design and hospitality this year… Have we finally entered into an era where greenwashing has been erased and bold, meaningful products and projects are stealing the…

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    GROHE wins 2022 BMA Sustainability Award

    GROHE wins 2022 BMA Sustainability Award GROHE has been announced as winner of The Circular Economy award at the Bathroom Manufacturers Associations’ second annual Sustainability Awards 2022 as it continues to fund campaigns, product development and research into initiatives that support with global issues around circularity, sustainability, and education with the view to create a positive impact globally… The BMA…

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    Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep

    Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep Sustainability is not a new concept at Naturalmat, it is in fact in the bedrock of the business, but the brand continues to explore new strategies to reduce and recycle… When Naturalmat first decided to make mattresses back in 1999, they couldn’t understand why the majority of mattresses were made using man-made…

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    Episode 11: Sustainability & conscious design (Rachel Hoolahan)

    Episode 11: Sustainability & conscious design (Rachel Hoolahan) In episode 11 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, Hamish Kilburn and Harriet Forde welcome Rachel Hoolahan, an architect and the sustainability coordinator of Orms to discuss a circular economy, greenwashing and materials passports… In the first episode of series two of design and architecture podcast DESIGN POD, host Hamish…

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    HOTEL de LEN: a hotel design story about sustainability

    HOTEL de LEN: a hotel design story about sustainability The newly renovated HOTEL de LEN has been designed as a tribute to both its location and to the natural element of wood. It is a story of well-being and sustainability that begins in the heart of the structure… The new HOTEL de LEN has opened its doors after a major…

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    Why sustainability is a core pillar in design at GROHE

    Why sustainability is a core pillar in design at GROHE At GROHE, sustainability is at the heart of the business, reflected in everything from product design through to packaging. Ebru Bircan (Marketing Activation UK, LIXIL EMENA) discusses how the brand continues to innovate… Sustainability in design isn’t just a growing trend; it’s a necessity. In recent years, it’s been imperative…

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    GROHE identifies sustainability and wellness trends

    GROHE identifies sustainability and wellness trends Patrick Speck, Leader LIXIL Global Design (parent of the GROHE brand) shares insights straight from the design studio into the trends that will emerge in 2022 and inform the designs that shape our homes… As many of us continue to incorporate hybrid ways of working with spending more time at home, and perhaps, sharing…

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    Meeting the demand for sustainability and style with TRENDCollection

    Meeting the demand for sustainability and style with TRENDCollection The TRENDCollection from Granorte continues to push the boundaries in sustainable design, bringing four collections that showcase the versatility of cork at its very best… From the collection itself, through to its website, brochures, point-of-sale and video; TRENDCollection spreads awareness that cork is a floor of the future designed perfectly for…

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    Sustainability & comfort combined: A new mattress collection from Hypnos

    Sustainability & comfort combined: A new mattress collection from Hypnos Experts in sustainable luxury, British bed maker Hypnos Contract Beds unveiled the next chapter of its sustainable story with the launch of its new ethical Origins collection for the hospitality sector at this year’s Independent Hotel Show. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… With up to three-quarters of hotel guests willing to…

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    Bathroom brand GROHE publishes third sustainability report

    Bathroom brand GROHE publishes third sustainability report To the surprise of nobody at Hotel Designs, GROHE has smashed its sustainability targets, and has announced an even greater sustainability commitment to the areas of water conversation and avoidance of plastics. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a deeper look at the bathroom brand’s unquestionable achievements… Every minute, a lorry load of plastic ends…

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    Industry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms

    Industry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms With sustainability running through the core of the leading bathroom brand’s DNA, GROHE is arguably most qualified to discuss conscious bathroom design. Karl Lennon, Leader for A&D Projects, LIXIL EMENA at GROHE, therefor, is here to explore how luxury brands can go a step further to create a premium, sustainable and impressionable experience…

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    Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored

    Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. This week’s round-up includes an exclusive lighting feature, details about Rosewood’s second hotel in London and how to watch out latest panel discussion on sustainability beneath the surface… 2021 is shaping up to be an extremely exciting year on the hotel design front.…

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

    (In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface On February 23, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers from around the globe tuned in to watch Hotel Designs LIVE. In the second panel discussion of the day, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by leading hospitality figures to discuss sustainability beneath the surface… With so much noise around sustainability at the moment,…

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    Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness

    Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness For our next magic trick – AKA virtual roundtable – we’ve invited industry experts to take on the topic of stylish sustainability in wellness. Editor Hamish Kilburn leads the discussion that is sponsored by GROHE, a bathroom brand that has put sustainability at the core of each and every decision for more than 20…

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    Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals

    Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday’s briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In this round-up we take a look at the hottest hotel design stories that have been published over the last five days… It hasn’t been the easiest of starts to the year – today the UK hospitality…

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    GROHE celebrates trio of international sustainability success

    GROHE celebrates trio of international sustainability success Bathroom brand GROHE has been named one of the “50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders” and has also become double winner at the German Sustainability Awards 2021 as sustainability continues to fuel the brand’s growth… As part of its global initiative, bathroom brand GROHE is driving sustainability based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development…

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    Sustainability in the bathroom – it’s all in the materials

    Sustainability in the bathroom – it’s all in the materials The Swiss bathroom specialist, Laufen, has set new sustainability trends in bathroom design. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… With unprecedented performance properties, the revolutionary SaphirKeramik, found in all Laufen products, bestows possibilities and versatility never seen before, enabling exceptional shaping where finely-defined curves and tight edge radii of 1-2mm are created.…

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    Hygiene vs sustainability: the ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences

    Hygiene 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…

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    Spotlight on: November features (sustainability and art)

    Spotlight 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…

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    Hotel Designs LIVE: Discussing sustainability with Bill Bensley

    Hotel 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…

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    GROHE receives nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2021

    GROHE receives nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2021 Going further than other brands in its quest to design a sustainable future – with its 360-degree sustainability approach – GROHE is a candidate for the 13th annual German Sustainability Award… Bathroom brand GROHE has once again been nominated for the German Sustainability Award following last year’s successful top 3 ranking…

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    Bathroom goals: when sustainability meets design

    Bathroom 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…

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    How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre

    How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre To celebrate sustainability in practice, Hotel Designs asks Paisley Hansen to investigate what hotels are doing today in order to preserve tomorrow… Everyone strives to be as kind to the environment as they can and hotels are no exception. As a matter of fact, with the amount of traffic they receive, hotels…

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    “COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn

    “COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn Analysts at GlobalData have predicted that the global outbreak of COVID-19 will steer the UK consumer’s attention off sustainability… Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the COVID–19 pandemic will bring progress to a halt, according to GlobalData, a leading…

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    CASE STUDY: utilising sustainability and emotional practice in hotel design

    CASE STUDY: utilising sustainability and emotional practice in hotel design Conscious, emotion and sustainability formed the design recipe for Kalukanda House, as interior designer Dee Gibson from Velvet Orange explains… As an interior designer, I have always extolled the virtues of how a successful design makes my clients feel – and the aesthetics form only a part of that. A…

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    Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper

    Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper Why? Because thinking about sustainability is the right thing to do… Last year, Hotel Designs put sustainability and designing conscious spaces at the root of many of its editorial and feature concepts, including speaking on the topic at the Indepdnenet Hotel Hotel London where editor Hamish Kilburn unveiled new research on consumer demands…

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    Part 39: Sustainability in hotels – are you doing your part?

    GTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT 39: Sustainability in hotels – are you doing your part? Sustainable tourism is not just a rising travel trend. Sustainability also quickly becoming a priority – if not a moral imperative – for hospitality leaders and hotel businesses around the world. Hotel Bookings resource STAAH explains… Guide to Hotel Design Image credit Inhabit…

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    Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort wins prestigious sustainability award

    Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort wins prestigious sustainability award Continuing our theme this month to put sustainability under the spotlight, Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort has been recognised for its commitment to the environment, winning Best Sustainable Residential Development, Portugal at the European Property Awards…  Luxury real estate development Ombria Resort in the heart of the Algarve, which is slated to…

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    Part 37: Putting sustainability front and centre in the bathroom

    GTHD PART 37: PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY FRONT AND CENTRE IN THE BATHROOM Recommended Supplier Roca discusses sustainability in order to highlight how the international hotel design industry can save water and reduce wastage…  Water consumption varies in hotels depending on the presence of swimming pools, saunas, laundry and catering facilities. However, water accounts for 10 per cent of utility bills in many…

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    New ‘super boutique hotel’ in London to become leader in sustainability

    New ‘super boutique hotel’ in London to become leader in sustainability Edwardian Hotels London has secured a £175 million Green Loan from HSBC UK that will help make its new ‘super boutique hotel’, The Londoner, one of the most environmentally friendly in the UK, with sustainability at its core… Edwardian Hotels London has secured a £175 million Green Loan from…

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    GROHE continues to demonstrate sustainability commitment

    GROHE continues to demonstrate sustainability commitment GROHE has launched a number of innovations that save energy, water and materials as the company continues to keep sustainability an integral strategy… GROHE has presented a record number of new solutions that help save water, energy and material resources, many of which were unveiled at ISH last month. These serve to underline the importance of…

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    Two dynamic designers chosen to bring creative vision and ‘story of sustainability’ to life at Cadogan Hotel

    Young designers Mac Collins and Antonia Packham were chosen from more than 3,000 designers to bring their creative vision to life at the Cadogan Hotel… Luxury travel brand Belmond has chosen two talented young designers to bring their creative vision to life at its historic Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea when the property reopens later this year. Mac Collins, a product and furniture designer and soon-to-be…

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    Green Tourism outlines new sustainability check

    Green Tourism has detailed its latest ‘Green Check’ offering for tourism businesses seeking a sustainability award. Kicking off on November 13th, the sustainability check will run until the end of January next year, which will see Green Tourism offer businesses a pre-assessment review. The ‘Green Check’ will include a series of questions taken from the Green Tourism rating system, which…

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    Marriott unveils global sustainability, social impact plan

    From human rights protections to sustainable hotel development, Marriott International has now launched a new sustainability and social impact initiative designed to foster business growth while balancing the needs of associates, customers, owners, the environment and communities. Under Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, Marriott’s new Sustainability and Social Impact Platform seeks to continue the company’s 90-year commitment to…

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    TOPHOTELS Guest Blog: Sustainability and hotel design

    TOPHOTELPROJECTS talks about hotel sustainability and how it’s shaping the design and construction of hotels around the world… Sustainability has long been a buzzword within the design community, and hoteliers in particular have been latching onto the idea of the past number of years. Not only is it a response to an increased awareness of climate change and the impact…

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    Sustainability Focus: Going green with German hotel group Maritim

    Germany’s largest owner-managed hotel group has increased its conference and incentives offer by upgrading more than a quarter of its German portfolio and introducing green initiatives. Expanding on the company motto ‘Conference and living under one roof’, more than 3,000 rooms, bathrooms, public areas, meetings and events spaces have been refurbished as part of a comprehensive redevelopment programme. These new…

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    Whitepaper: Sustainability enhancing ‘competitive positioning’

    The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released their first Whitepaper – “Sustainable Destination Management Trends and Insights: A Path to a Brighter Future” at IMEX Frankfurt. The Whitepaper identifies how Destination Management Organisations and Convention Bureaus are using sustainability to drive the development and implementation of robust destination sustainability strategies. These strategies are supporting their city’s overall social, environmental…

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    Phi Phi Island Village Resort committed to sustainability

    From coral clean-up to sustainable water sourcing, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is leading the way in eco-sustainability within the luxury travel sector. Currently in the midst of an extensive £3.5 million renovation aimed at eco-sustainability, Phi Phi Island Resort is committed to protecting the beautiful nature that surrounds this spectacular destination. The resort recently installed a new reverse…

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    Sustainability focus: Balmoral Hotel buzzing for new concept

    News has emerged this week that a colony of honey bees have checked in on the rooftop of Edinburgh’s luxury hotel The Balmoral in a bid to produce home-grown honey for guests to enjoy at mealtimes in the luxury boutique. It follows the work being carried out at London Hilton Bankside with jewellery designer Alex Monroe. A similar concept is…

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    Hurawalhi Maldives: Sustainability in tandem with luxury

    Five-star luxury and sustainability have been seamlessly integrated at Hurawalhi Island Resort – a combination worthy of making any environmentally-aware urban dweller green with envy. In a fragile environment like the Maldives, eco-conscious operations should be the norm and this brand new island has gone the extra mile to put as much back into its surroundings as it takes out.…

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    Guest Blog: James Fisher – sustainability in practice in existing buildings

    Investors and owners of large commercial property portfolios throughout Europe are constantly on the hunt for a distinctive edge that will set them aside from the competition. The never-ending battle for an increase in rental yield, lower management costs, fully leased properties and happy tenants is something that we are all too familiar with. Couple that with some of the…

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    Sustainability Focus: Hilton Bankside and Alex Monroe collaborate on beehives

    Hilton Bankside is delighted to announce a partnership with British jewellery designer Alex Monroe for the design of its newly installed beehives. The Bankside beehives are housed on the meadow garden located 4 floors up on Hilton Bankside’s large green roof terrace, aptly named ‘The Meadow’. Each of the four beehives have been designed and painted by Alex Monroe in…

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    Q&A: Pergo’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Tim Mulle

    In our guest blog last week, Hotel Designs Directory members Pergo shared their ethos and approach to environmentally responsible and sustainability-conscious design and manufacture of their products. This week, their chief sustainability officer Tim Mulle expands on this and explains in more detail… Q. How does Pergo view sustainability? A. Unusually for our industry we have a whole department dedicated…

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    Technology, sustainability demands having impact on hotel design

    The traditional get-away-from-it-all break is fast becoming the stay-connected-to-everything trip, with travellers expecting hotels to provide smart technology, charging points and free internet access. A survey by E.ON of 2,000 people – both leisure and business customers – found hotel guests’ expectations have changed significantly, especially in the last five years. Travellers now take 40% more gadgets away with them…

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    Manufacturers tackling water sustainability issues through design

    Water sustainability in the hospitality industry is an issue beginning to raise its head above the metallic-edged parapets of hotels springing up all over the world. It’s no secret that water consumption levels in the industry could definitely be reduced and cannot be maintained at its current levels. Indeed, some statistics recently printed in a recent issue of HD member…

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    Hypnos wins The Furniture Makers Guild Sustainability Award

    Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Royal Warrant holder, Hypnos has been crowned winner of The Furniture Makers Guild Sustainability Award 2015. This prestigious accolade has been awarded to Hypnos by a panel of renowned experts in the field of furniture making including, Paul von der Heyde, the Master of the Furniture Makers Guild and Phil Reynolds of FIRA. This…

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    6 Most Unique Hotel Lobby Spaces

    6 Most Unique Hotel Lobby Spaces We explore six of the most unique hotel lobby spaces around the world, highlighting the design trends that are shaping the future of this crucial first impression... Hotel lobby spaces are more than just a transition zone. They set the tone for an entire experience, be it a luxurious hotel stay, a productive workday…

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    Four Seasons adds AMAALA Triple Bay to its pipeline

    Four Seasons adds AMAALA Triple Bay to its pipeline Marking a new chapter for comprehensive wellness tourism, Four Seasons is the latest luxury hospitality brand to be announced at Triple Bay, the landmark luxury wellness tourism development along Saudi Arabia’s north western coast… Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations AMAALA and The Red Sea, and…

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    d line

    d line is a leading Danish design brand that provides a total solution with its architectural ironmongery and bathroom products, which are designed to create a cohesive visual expression throughout the space they occupy. Its products are made from the highest quality AISI 316 stainless steel, a resilient and non-corrosive material and have been designed by world-leading designers such as…

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    Innovative responses from GROHE to World Water Day

    Innovative responses from GROHE to World Water Day With World Water Day amplifying a global call for water conservation, GROHE delivers solutions to empower consumers to save water and contribute to environmental sustainability, every day, drop by drop… Using water with care has become imperative, and there is an unmistakable aspiration toward a more mindful lifestyle. Recognising the significance of…

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    Canopy by Hilton Seychelles opens its doors

    Canopy by Hilton Seychelles opens its doors Located along Mahé’s Anse à la Mouche bay, the first Canopy by Hilton resort is set to bring a new sense of sophistication to the oceanfront community… Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles – marking the boutique lifestyle brand’s debut in the Indian Ocean. Situated in the south of Mahé,…

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    LedsC4 makes its mark at Light & Building

    LedsC4 makes its mark at Light & Building Lighting firm LedsC4 made a strong statement at the Frankfurt trade fair with a stand created by interior designer Isern Serra, in collaboration with lighting designer Claudia Paz… With a robust presence spanning over 400 square metres, LedsC4 took to the stage in Frankfurt, showcasing a range of its stand-out Architectural Indoor…

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    Nôsa

    Nôsa has rapidly emerged as a distinguished lifestyle brand, specialising in luxurious bathrooms, furniture, homewares, fixtures and fittings for exquisite residences and high-end hotels worldwide. Image credit: Nôsa Founded in the Northeast of England in 2023, by CEO Mike Manders, Nôsa, has experienced remarkable growth, quickly becoming synonymous with unparalleled quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and a distinct style characterised by European…

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    Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city

    Six Senses Kyoto: a hidden gem in the heart of Japan’s ancient capital city Six Senses Kyoto marks the brand’s exciting entry into Japan, promising an unparalleled experience replete with its trademark cutting-edge wellness and feel-good spa facilities… Opening its doors in the historic Higashiyama district in April, Six Senses Kyoto enjoys a prime location for guests to combine an…

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    Product watch: Naturalmat launches new organic hemp and linen bedding

    Product watch: Naturalmat launches new organic hemp and linen bedding This month, award-winning mattress and bed makers, Naturalmat, will launch two new collections of GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified bed linen, including its first range crafted entirely from hemp… In its ongoing exploration of innovative and sustainable materials, Naturalmat has chosen organic hemp and the eco-friendly staple, organic linen,…

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    Four fresh collections from Sekers

    Four fresh collections from Sekers As Spring approaches, Sekers Fabrics is thrilled to announce the launch of four fresh collections to its vast portfolio of products. Introducing Garcia, Manero, Yellowstone and Zavian, each offering luxury, durability, and style for the contract market… First to be welcomed into the Sekers fold, Garcia is a remarkable collection featuring two complementary semi-plains: Ambiente,…

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    Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland

    Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – Welcome to Dreamland This year visitors to The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam are encouraged to take a respite from the ordinary and experience a dreamland of trend exploration, product innovation and networking… The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam – the business event for boutique, luxury and independent hotel sector – returns for March 12th and 13th,…

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    Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge

    Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge The Luxury Frontiers studio is known for its statement tented camps, treetop suites, along with other rare and iconic hospitality structures – the design story of Madwaleni Lodge is no exception, as the threads of luxury and sustainability work seamlessly together… Madwaleni River Lodge, a 12-key tented camp, is situated along the…

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    The first guestroom at Villa Dahlia is ready

    The first guestroom at Villa Dahlia is ready Villa Dahlia, the new sister hotel to Hotel Diplomat and Villa Dagmar in Stockholm, is preparing for an autumnal opening later this year and we stepped inside to take a closer look at the design direction… The new chic boutique hotel on the Stockholm block, Villa Dahlia, has shared the beginnings of…

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    Embracing nature in design: natural carpets and flooring from Flooring by Nature

    Embracing nature in design: natural carpets and flooring from Flooring by Nature A key trend gaining momentum in the fast-paced world of hospitality design, is the integration of natural elements into interior design and nothing encapsulates this movement better than the sustainable flooring derived from natural materials in the Flooring by Nature portfolio.. The team at Flooring by Nature works…

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    SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness

    SIRO — shifting the focus in the world of wellness In collaboration with Kerzner International, SIRO has opened its doors, flexing its muscles with a design spearheaded by LW Design and disrupting the hospitality space with its innovative vision… Two years ahead of the highly anticipated launch of One & Only, One Za’abeel, SIRO’s visionaries detected a gap in the…

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    Ovolo goes global

    Ovolo goes global Ovolo Hotels has signed a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels, forging an alliance positioned to elevate the brand platform across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond… Ovolo Hotels, known for its avant-garde approach to tourism and hospitality, is a dynamic and innovative hotel brand with a collection of boutique designer hotels. Each property represents cutting-edge design, technological integration…

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    Liang & Eimil unveils its collection crafted from recycled fabric

    Liang & Eimil unveils its collection crafted from recycled fabric Luxury furniture studio, Liang & Eimil, has announced the launch of its new collection crafted using recycled fabric – an initiative that underscores the brand’s unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability in every aspect of its business… As part of its dedication to reducing environmental impact, Liang & Eimil…

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    Inside the Zennio factory: technology and tapas in Toledo

    Inside the Zennio factory: technology and tapas in Toledo It was an unexpected juxtaposition to find myself on the way to visit a factory that would appear to be more suited to a Silicon Valley location, than the historic city of Toledo in the heart of Spain – but that is exactly where Zennio is producing the tiny pieces of…

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    Artiq on the dynamic of technology and art in hospitality

    Artiq on the dynamic of technology and art in hospitality International art agency Artiq curates art collections and cultural experiences around the world – its diverse portfolio of creative practitioners include those who have embraced and elevated technology and the digital experience, a perfect fit for Arcade’s latest Battersea location… Arcade Food Hall’s newest location, in the heart of the…

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    Data as a catalyst for innovation

    Data as a catalyst for innovation Continuing our focus on technology in the arena of hotel design, Founder of DataThinkLab, Melanie Rozencwajg, continues on her mission is to help boutique hotels and chains unlock the potential of their data. In this second in a series of articles for Hotel Designs, Rozencwajg looks at what to do with the data once…

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    Live from Surface Design Show: Stone Tapestry – Beyond the Surface

    Live from Surface Design Show: Stone Tapestry – Beyond the Surface For four years running, Squire & Partners in collaboration with Stone Federation, has been invited to curate an explorative natural stone exhibit at the heart of the show’s Stone Gallery. The latest iteration of Stone Tapestry has been a focal point at this years Surface Design Show… Stone Tapestry:…

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    Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel

    Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel With interiors designed to celebrate nature, the environmentally-forward 265-room Populus, shares a first look at its interiors by Wildman Chalmers Design… Populus, the carbon positive hotel opening in Denver in the summer, has unveiled its nature-forward interior designs by Wildman Chalmers Design in partnership with Fowler + Fowler Architecture, D.P.C. Developed…

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    Balsan

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