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Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design ‘Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic that is unquestionably under scrutiny. To cut through the sensory noise, Editor Hamish Kilburn, along with six leading designers, delved into the challenges and opportunities being faced as the experience and expectations of wellness in hospitality evolves… At a time when hotels and the hospitality sector are taking…
read moreBette now creates 100,000 bathroom products from green steel Bette has achieved a manufacturing milestone on a journey towards sustainable bathroom design after announcing that it creates 100,000 of its bathroom products from green steel… Bette manufactures its baths, shower trays and washbasins from glazed titanium steel and began sourcing and using CO2-neutral steel in 2020. Now the company is…
read moreProduct watch: Manchester-made terrazzo from Parkside Available from Parkside, Ethical Stone Terrazzo is a low-impact terrazzo tile that’s made in Manchester using repurposed brick, natural British stones and low-carbon cement… In a process that sees stone waste collected from factories or sites across the UK and turned into new premium floor tiles, Ethical Stone Terrazzo is a British made terrazzo…
read moreProduct watch: Laufen introduces Pro S shower tray Laufen has introduced the Pro S tray, along with new colours and its quick guide to choosing the perfect shower tray… When it comes to choosing a shower tray, the abundance of shapes and materials available in the market can make the decision-making process overwhelming. However, with the right guidance, selecting the…
read moreHypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny Set in 70 acres of idyllic greenery and designed to improve guests’ wellbeing, The Tawny offers ‘a stay like no other’ as the UK’s first deconstructed hotel, consciously designed using sustainable materials, making Hypnos the perfect bedfellow… Taking the best bits from a traditional luxury hotel experience and combining…
read moreA great night’s sleep is one of the most important parts of a hotel guest’s experience, making it a top priority for hoteliers. British bed and mattress manufacturer Sleepeezee recognises this, and its hospitality team provide an array of products and services to help you get the best night’s sleep. As Royal Warrant holders since 1963, its team of expert…
read moreHello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona, on the ‘big island’, imagined by Greg Warner of Walker Warner Architects, and San Francisco-based interior design firm, NICOLEHOLLIS… Nestled on the sacred and spiritual lands of Kaʻūpūlehu on The Big Island of Hawaii, Kona Village,…
read moreGROHE amplifies quiet luxury through wellness With quality, sustainability and human-centric design at the core of the GROHE product portfolio, it is an easy fit and naturally embodies the quiet luxury approach to design and specification… As the term ‘quiet luxury’ steadily gains recognition within the interior sphere, it remains heavily influenced by trending media showcasing interiors that favour understated…
read moreProduct watch: Spellbound from Sekers With a focus on sustainable fabrics and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Spellbound Collection from Sekers encompasses seven thoughtfully developed Global Recycling Standards (GRS) compliant collections, including multi-purpose, upholstery, drapery and sheers… Each of the collections from Sekers Fabrics, developed along with its partners, FR-One, is inherently flame-retardant, washable and the upholstery ranges are…
read moreProduct watch: Safetred Serenity from Tarkett In line with its commitment to creating flooring that is good for people and the planet, Tarkett has launched Safetred Serenity – a stylish sustainable slip resistant safety floor that brings together impeccable sustainability credentials and designer good looks… The contemporary palette of Safetred Serenity by Tarkett offers a myriad of design applications, blending…
read moreTouchpoints for sustainable furniture design from Morgan Katerina Zachariades, Creative Director at British design-led furniture manufacturer Morgan, explores the top sustainability considerations hospitality designers and specifiers should make when selecting furniture… Gone are the days of sustainability as a mere buzzword in the hospitality industry. Not only is sustainability a defining factor in creating standout interior spaces, the benefits of…
read moreNOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites NOA has designed a new sustainable extension for the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa, aiming to enhance and integrate the facilities with the surrounding landscape… Adding new spaces and functions to a mountain hotel without affecting the harmony with the landscape, on the contrary, creating a better integration with the…
read moreParkside celebrates 40 years at Clerkenwell Design Week With a fabulous cocktail party and the Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara commission, Parkside marked its 40th year in the tile specification business in style, at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week… The Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara commission wrapped the Parkside Sustainability and Design Studio in the Brighton artist’s colourful…
read moreCasona Sforza – sheltering luxury with a conscience Set with a light footprint in the serene landscape of Barra de Colotepec, Casona Sforza presents a unique, vernacular-inspired architecture and a sustainable luxury experience with personalised attention, exclusivity and privacy… Casona Sforza, dreamt up and designed by the entrepreneur Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and the leading Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, stands out…
read moreIdeal Standard just showed the industry how pop-up installations should look Ideal Standard made the bold decision this year not to exhibit at ISH. Instead, the bathroom brand invited 30-plus international media representatives, including Editor Hamish Kilburn, to Venice for an exclusive viewing of its Aesth|ethics pop-up display. While there, Kilburn managed to speak to Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba…
read moreTHDP redefines short rental accommodation in Venice, Italy The design studio THDP has designed and renewed 12 luxury apartments with a ‘microlocal language’ in the heart of Venice Italy… Located in the heart of the San Marco district in Venice, between Piazzo San Marco and Rialto Bridge, 12 apartments have been sensitively restored by design studio THDP. The building itself…
read moreIdeal Standard launches new sustainable shower system Alu+ Ideal Standard has exclusively previewed its latest showering range, Alu+. The new collection stands out with its modern colour palette, practical features and strong sustainability credentials, offering customers a contemporary shower solution for modern living… The Alu+ shower system from Ideal Standard features elegant rectangular lines, which are perfectly accented by the…
read moreRoundtable: the language of biophilia in surface design Exploring biophilic design on all sensory levels, a journey that inevitably merges with questions of nature and sustainability, was the question on the table inside the Atlas Concorde showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week 2023. Surrounded by materials clearly referencing natural surfaces both in colour and texture, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with…
read moreArchitect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design Week programme, brought to you by Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, and architect Rachel Hoolahan, Associate and Sustainability Coordinator at Orms… Rachel Hoolahan is no stranger to Hotel Designs. Having been on our radar for…
read moreLeaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design By incorporating natural elements into the design, a hotel can both reduce its environmental impact and improve the wellbeing of its guests. Leaflike, a company with biophilic design at its core, identifies ways to help hotels achieve sustainability while improving their spaces aesthetically and functionally… Biophilic design is all about incorporating…
read moreINNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit to debut this summer With a design inspired by famous Bangkok landmarks,Thailand will soon open the doors of its first INNSiDE hotel, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit – a design marvel that ‘challenges convention’ and crowned with with a sky-high transparent infinity pool… Situated in the heart of the action in Bangkok’s lively On Nut…
read more‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE Jacob Allan Leader, Hospitality UK, LIXIL EMENA and GROHE, provides us with an insight from the bathroom brand, highlighting the importance of specifying sustainable fittings… According to recent research commissioned by the Consumer Council for Water, it was found that 94 per cent of people underestimate the amount of water they use…
read moreSix Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally conscious hospitality, is the latest hotel brand to announce its arrival in Saudi Arabia. Just how ethical is this hotel development move? Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Saudi Arabia continues to be the burning topic of conversation…
read moreFirst images revealed of new guestrooms & suites inside The Dorchester The design narrative evolves. The Dorchester has revealed the first images of its new guestrooms and suites, designed by Pierre Yves-Rochon, following an epic renovation project… Ever since The Dorchester teased us with the re-opening of The Promenade – the beating heart of the Mayfair hotel – the industry…
read moreWood Couture on luxury sustainable FF&E furniture Wood Couture explains how sustainable FF&E goes beyond materials and manufacturing… Sustainability is a re-emerging cornerstone of modern FF&E manufacturing, catering to the demands of a largely eco-conscious clientele. The sophistication and elegance of bespoke FF&E furniture are undoubtedly augmented by meticulous adherence to sustainability practices. Image credit: Wood Couture From choosing sustainably…
read moreDESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design On the latest episode of DESIGN POD, listen to Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality at Perkins&Will, talk openly and honestly about the studio’s journey and approach towards net-zero hotel design… Neil Andrew is unlike any other designer I know. His perception of hotel design is, perhaps, inspired by his love…
read moreConscious specification: why The Ned NoMad chose Hypnos Hotel Designs learns how Hypnos ensure consistent guest comfort is delivered around the world… Hypnos Contract Beds works with hospitality clients all over the world to ensure guests have the ultimate sleep experience, night after night. The company’s commitment to sustainability is unquestioned as Hypnos was the first UK bed manufacturer to become…
read moreIntroducing Grace from Tarkett, sustainable wooden flooring Tarkett has launched a wooden flooring collection that combines the natural appearance of an oiled floor with the easy maintenance of a lacquered wood floor, and we love it… The Grace collection from Tarkett consists of one-strip flooring in two different widths, three-strip flooring, and floors with basketweave pattern, with a total offering…
read moreRound-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Stepping out of the train and into the Clerkenwell sunshine, rose-tinted glasses aside, the trademark pink stripes were unavoidable and led the way – winding through the district punctuated by design statements, creative inflatables and some fairly regular Aperol Spritz stations! Writer Pauline Brettell looks back at some of the highlights of the week……
read moreClosing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles With the conversation getting louder around sustainability and ethical design, CTD Tiles believes designers should explore the value of consciously sourced and made commercial tiles in hotel design… The mounting pressure to meet sustainability targets and regulations across construction – as well as a general shift in public attitudes towards the…
read moreBob W opens its doors in the Netherlands Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most fashionable districts… Bob W Oosterpark and Bob W Noord, comprising over 150 apartments, lofts and rooms between them, will showcase the operator’s pioneering approach to 21st-century hospitality, combining the quality of a hotel with the authenticity…
read more‘It’s a recycled material world,’ says Clarke & Clarke Clarke & Clarke continues to add to its portfolio of eco fabrics and sheers, fusing style with sustainability through recycled materials… Clarke & Clarke, part of Sanderson Design Group, is known for its trend-led, stylish contract fabrics and wallpapers, transforming hospitality spaces with textural and light enhancing qualities that run seamlessly…
read moreProduct watch: the Aran collection from Morgan Morgan, British design-led furniture manufacturer, recently launched its Aran collection at Clerkenwell Design Week. Developed in collaboration with textiles manufacturer Camira, the new collection comprises a lounge chair, featuring an expertly knitted sleeve designed to achieve maximum comfort through minimal material, creating form without mass… Inspired by the rich knitting history of the…
read moreSneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let slip some interesting details regarding the hospitality inside 1 Hotel Mayfair… Just when we thought 2023 couldn’t get more exciting for London’s hotel scene, SH Hotels & Resorts emerges with the news that 1 Hotels will…
read moreZennio is a private company founded in 2005 by three partners, which has, over 17 years, committed itself to design and manufacturing of KNX smart building products, and solutions for the hospitality industry. The company’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Toledo (Spain), from where its team service its national and international customers. Image credit: Zennio Zennio in figures: More…
read moreCTD Tiles strengthens its partnership with Mosa Leading commercial tile supplier CTD Tiles has reaffirmed its long-standing relationship with Mosa to become the manufacturer’s main UK distributor… Throughout the year, but especially during major design festivals like Clerkenwell Design Week, Hotel Designs gravitates towards meaningful collaborations. Following the closure of the Mosa Design Studio in Clerkenwell, London, CTD Architectural Tiles…
read moreThe bathroom reimagined: hansgrohe launches ‘Green Vision’ Two years in planning, Green Vision is the brainchild of hansgrohe and PHOENIX design that completely ‘rethinks’ the bathroom through sustainable design… After two years of developing a vision of a sustainable bathroom that functions almost without water, an interdisciplinary team of hansgrohe innovators and PHOENIX design have created the concept design of…
read moreLive from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections Ideal Standard is making bold statements this year, and its presence at Clerkenwell Design Week is no exception. This week, the bathroom brand is unveiling several new collections – and here are our editor’s pick of our favourite… During Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Ideal Standard has unveiled a plethora of new…
read moreInside SALT of Palmar, Design Hotels’ first hotel in Mauritius SALT of Palmar, designed by architect Jean-François Adam and Camille Walala, has become the latest hotel to join the Design Hotels portfolio of contemporary hospitality jewels… Facing east, in a village nestled between Belle Mare and Trou d’Eau Douce, located on a miniature peninsula between two bays with calm turquoise…
read moreRoundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with seven leading designers to get a grip on what materials matter in hotel design. Pauline Brettell writes… Surrounded by the innovative use of materials running through the design of the Squire…
read moreIs the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of Studio Anyo, who has worked on a number of modular hotels for brands such as CitizenM, YOTEL, room2 and others, shares his ecological-design ethos on how to achieve a carbon-positive future in hotel development… We are…
read moreInside Park Hyatt Jakarta, designed by Conran & Partners Following Conran & Partners completing the interiors of Jakarta’s latest luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Jakarta, Hotel Designs has been given the keys to explore the sophisticated design narrative… Occupying 19 floors of a new landmark 37-storey building, the design inside the 222-key Park Hyatt Jakarta needed to work hard in order…
read moreProduct watch: introducing Plusify Planet Edition from hansgrohe Bathroom brand hansgrohe has launched the Pulsify Planet Edition hand-shower, which represents a holistic wellness approach to product innovation… In most households, and hotels, the hot shower represents one of the biggest sources of energy costs and CO2 emissions but is also an indispensable daily wellness ritual we cherish. This creates a…
read moreLighting up Studio Frantzén in Harrods, London London’s iconic department store called upon the creatives at Northern Lights to create a striking lighting scheme that enhanced the dining experience at Frantzén… Perched at the top of Harrods in London rests Swedish chef Björn Frantzén’s latest restaurant offering. Studio Frantzén serves critically acclaimed Nordic cuisine with an Asian twist, where diners…
read moreFritz Hansen to reveal first outdoor collection at CDW 2023 During this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, Fritz Hansen will launch its first outdoor furniture collection, Skagerak by Fritz Hansen, within a Nordic inspired, indoor garden installation at the London showroom… With creative installations, a wide-ranging talks programme and showrooms coming together to celebrate the power and language of design, Clerkenwell…
read moreZannier Hotels to transform and take over Île de Bendor Zannier Hotels has been appointed to manage the redesign of the iconic French private island Île de Bendor, which was first brought to life by pastis pioneer, Paul Ricard, 70 years ago. Much more than a resort project, the 2026 launch will see Zannier Hotels manage and operate the island…
read moreIntroducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in the summer – the new lifestyle hotel is part of the major renovation of Bromley Old Town Hall bringing a new lease of life to the much-loved historical building and surrounding area… Steeped in history, the…
read moreIndustry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design Thought leaders from across the architecture, design, education, engineering and plumbing industries have come together to discuss the future of washroom design in hotel design. The whitepaper was commissioned by Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks… In a recently published whitepaper study from bathroom brands Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks, nine industry-leading voices…
read moreSneak peek: The Chedi Hegra in Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site The Chedi Hegra will be the first hotel to welcome guests to a uniquely authentic luxury experience deep in the ancient Nabataean site in north-west Saudi Arabia… The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has partnered with luxury hotel operator GHM to develop The Chedi Hegra. Situated within…
read moreParkside collaborates with artist Lois O’Hara to celebrate 40 years Celebrating 40 years in the tile specification business, Parkside is collaborating with multi-disciplinary artist Lois O’Hara at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023… 2023 marks four decades of Parkside’s involvement in tile specification. To celebrate this milestone, the brand is collaborating with Brighton-based visual artist Lois O’Hara, launching Parkside 40 Years x…
read morePreview: what to expect at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), now in its 12th edition, will return to London between May 23 – 25. Taking place across the whole of Clerkenwell, a neighbourhood renowned for its high concentration of architects and designers, the festival is set to offer its biggest programme yet – featuring more than 600…
read moreRosewood announces debut in the Maldives Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will debut in the Maldives with Rosewood Ranfaru. Slated to open in 2027, this is what we know about the latest development in the brand’s thoughtful growth pipeline… One of the most coveted island destinations on the planet, the Maldives are considered by many to be the ultimate luxury wanderlust…
read moreIn the factory: exploring the weft and warp of Edmund Bell Exploring the intricacies of the Edmund Bell printed, flocked, blackouts and sheers over multiple floors was a journey that took in the layers and level of attention required to equip a bolt of woven fabric with the qualities demanded by the hospitality industry and as writer Pauline Brettell discovered,…
read more5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, to discuss how technological solutions are supporting the hospitality industry to become more environmentally aware… In the last few years, hotels have had to work harder to practice what they preach when it comes to sustainability. While designers are…
read moreMeet the speakers for Interior Design & Architecture Summit 2023 Interior Design & Architecture Summit, which takes place on June 26 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, has just announced its speaker line-up – and it’s full of leading interior designers and architects… Designed to dynamically bridge the gap between senior designers, architects and key-industry suppliers, Interior Design & Architecture Summit…
read moreRoca’s product highlights from ISH 2023 Roca brought a taste of the Mediterranean to this year’s ISH bathroom trade fair in Frankfurt and on a stand designed to resemble a Spanish plaza, it showcased its latest collections, product innovations and cutting-edge technologies… After a four-year hiatus, ISH proved it is still a must-attend event for the global bathroom industry and…
read moreRoundtable: defining the next wellness trends Wellness has been high on the design agenda for some time with hotels and the hospitality arena more broadly, having identified it as both a key concern and an important differentiator. Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with six designers in the Dornbracht Design Studio at C.P. Hart Waterloo to uncover the path wellness is…
read moreDesign in the metaverse explored on latest podcast episode DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all designers and architects, has just dropped it’s latest episode (and it’s a juicy one). Editor Hamish Kilburn and interior designer Pallavi Dean catch up to explore ‘design in the metaverse’… Don’t switch off. Even if you are – no, especially if you are –…
read moreMeet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022 In the third and final video in our series with GROHE X that celebrates the winners from The Brit List Awards 2022, editor Hamish Kilburn meets Robert Godwin, Managing Director of Lamington Group, the company that opened the world’s first net-zero hometel… As we heard from Neil Andrew, Head…
read moreHow shower tech is driving new era in bathroom design Paul Baily, Leader, Product Management at GROHE, discusses how tech advancements are paving the way when it comes to showers in terms of design, sustainability and accessibility… The bathroom is no stranger to technological innovations and in recent years, such tech advancements have evolved, granting designers and specifiers great opportunities.…
read moreIn conversation with: Ian Burleigh on 20 years of Ica Established in 2003, Ica has spent 20 years building both projects and its reputation and is regarded as one of the world’s leading hotel architecture and design practices. Editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Ian Burleigh, Executive Chairman, Ica, to find out a little more about the story behind the…
read moreRAK Ceramics upgrades sustainably sanitaryware manufacturing model Ahead of putting on a performance in its London showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week, RAK Ceramics is heavily investing in new technology to upgrade its manufacturing process… RAK Ceramics, one of the leading ceramics brands in the world, has announced a USD 14 million investment in its sanitaryware production line in the UAE,…
read moreGeberit brings nature into the bathroom As guests increasingly look for sustainable and eco-friendly options in the hotel experience, Geberit explores ways of integrating nature into hotel bathroom design. From living green walls to natural materials, these elements not only appeal to the environmentally conscious guest, but also create a more serene and calming atmosphere… One of the clearest benefits…
read moreWhy you should listen to Wren Loucks on this design podcast Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed sensory and wellness designer Wren Loucks onto the latest episode of DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all design and architecture enthusiasts. Kilburn writes… When DESIGN POD, the design podcast for all design and architecture enthusiasts, dropped it’s latest series, sponsored by Geberit, our mission…
read moreEpisode 29: Stimulating Wellness (Wren Loucks) Wren Loucks, CEO and Creative Director of Be-kin, joins DESIGN POD, the design and architecture podcast for all creative enthusiasts. In episode 28, the interior designer and Editor Hamish Kilburn discuss sensory design, holistic hospitality and how, through stimulating wellness, hotel design can find new meaning… In episode 29 of DESIGN POD, a design…
read moreWilliam Graham-Park, Hospitality Lead at ALE, and Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, recently sat down to explore how technology trends are shaping the hotel and hospitality industries… Guide to Hotel Design Technology trends have gone a bit Black Mirror in recent, with AI and the Metaverse emerging as both disruptors and opportunities for brands operating in the hotel design…
read moreFounded in 1976, Dedar is a family-run fabric house that expresses a personal style with its cutting-edge contemporary collections. Located close to Como, in the heart of a manufacturing district in Italy, Dedar experiments and innovates to attain product perfection through an ongoing dialogue with those craftsmen and textile specialists who are most familiar with the techniques employed in the…
read moreLooking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024 Always, it seems, one step ahead in the sustainable wellness arena, GROHE aims to have all concealed showers water-recycling by 2030. And it all starts with GROHE Everstream… Hot off the heals of launching its first online summit, GROHE has revealed the market launch of its water-recycling shower GROHE Everstream, expanding…
read moreSneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Cayo Levantado Resort plans to open its doors and bring its own rhythm to the Dominican Republic island with a guest experience based on three pillars – local culture, sustainability, and wellness… Located on the island of Cayo Levantado, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, Cayo Levantado Resort…
read moreNaturalmat becomes first bed company to be awarded B Corp status Naturalmat, the Devon-based natural bed and mattress company, which is regularly specified in hotels for leading brands such as YOTEL, Hoxton and Six Senses (among others), has achieved B Corp status due to its social and environmentally friendly approach to manufacturing… Sustainability is part of Naturalmat’s DNA. Founded more…
read moreSustainable hotel brand Beyond Green grows its global portfolio Beyond Green, a global portfolio of the planet’s most sustainable hotels, recently welcomed five new member properties in locations ranging from Miami Beach, Florida, Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Maine, through to Italy… As the portfolio consciously grows, Beyond Green strives to represent a diversity of hotels that demonstrate impact in action…
read moreNaomi Heaton on disrupting the hospitality market Naomi Heaton, CEO and Founder of The Other House, joined the Hotel Hypnos podcast to discuss what it takes to become a ‘real disrupter’ on the hotel hospitality scene… When The Other House South Kensington opened in 2022, designed by Bergman Design House with architecture by Falcon Chester Hall, the hospitality industry applauded…
read moreLeaflike ensures biophilic design puts down roots With the demand for biophilic design growing, Leaflike brings a complete end-to-end solution to the table for incorporating nature into hotel design… Hoteliers and designers are increasingly seeing the benefits of bringing nature to the forefront of hotel and hospitality design. But, as Leaflike asserts, biophilic design is about more than just adding…
read morevoco hotels celebrates 100 properties signed and opened voco, the emerging IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand, has reached a significant milestone in just five years of its first-ever hotel opening… Launched in 2018, voco hotels has quickly become the fastest-growing brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Premium collection with properties in 18 countries and new-to-market hotels opening in Japan, Kenya,…
read moreBeyond the covers of the Hotel Guest Experience Report from Geberit Created in collaboration with some of the UK’s top industry experts, Geberit has released its Hotel Guest Experience Report for 2023. We paged through to have a look at what has become a valuable design resource… Now in its third year, the Hotel Guest Experience Report delves into the…
read moreStoneBathwear is a top-tier European manufacturer of prefabricated bathroom PODs. In just over a decade, this young and dynamic organisation has become synonymous as the industry’s ultra-luxury POD, dedicated to the high-end residential and hotel market. Image credit: StoneBathwear StoneBathwear’s premium OSC PODs are designed in accordance with client specifications and manufactured in Italy using innovative 3D 4.0 robotic plants,…
read moreDESIGN POD explores circadian lighting in latest podcast episode The podcast for all design and architect enthusiasts, DESIGN POD explores the topic of circadian lighting in its latest episode. Editor Hamish Kilburn, the host of the show, explains why you should listen to hear his interview with Michael Curry and Mark Tweedale from DPA Lighting on lighting’s new role in…
read moreRoundtable: reimagining luxury hotel design in 2023 With the aim to rediscover meaning in hotel design and hospitality, Editor Hamish Kilburn welcomed six leading interior designers to Gabriel Scott’s London showroom in Mayfair, to peel back the design layers that surround luxury hotels in 2023 and beyond… What is luxury, and how do we measure it? These questions have challenged…
read moreLuxurious wood flooring. Havwoods was founded in 1975 and grew from a small family company into a global wood flooring specialist, which it is know for today. With a focus on engineered and solid wood flooring, cladding and joinery, and bespoke flooring solutions, the entire Havwoods collection has been carefully curated for quality and durability. The company’s clients can trust…
read moreWomen at the forefront of innovation in design To mark this years International Women’s Day, we’re looking beyond the straps and hashtags and, instead, identifying women in the design realm who have embraced technology and innovation both past and present while challenging established design norms and shifting boundaries – our future is truly #DigitALL… This year, International Women’s Day is…
read moreGRAFF transforms bathroom into wellness retreat GRAFF Designs range of spa-like showers, innovative water technologies and stylish designs, allows the bathroom to evolve from a functional and clinical space to a room for living… With its state-of-the-art technology, GRAFF’s product portfolio includes smart chromatherapy and hydrotherapy showers and basin mixers, helping create rooms of pure serenity, injecting the power of…
read moreHansgrohe at ISH 2023: sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences Hansgrohe will be at ISH 2023 presenting AXOR and hansgrohe innovations, showcasing sustainable bathroom solutions and holistic concepts all under the maxim of reduce – re-use – recycle… Hansgrohe Group with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe will be making its presence felt at the trade fair as it presents new products,…
read moreFoster + Partners to design new Four Seasons resort in Saudi Arabia The new 149-key Four Seasons resort, designed by British design firm Foster + Partners, will be located within The Red Sea destination, stretching across 124 miles of coastline along the Kingdon’s western coast… The latest hotel group to emerge in The Red Sea destination that is expected the…
read moreWorkspace Design Show: what to expect With only a few days until the Workspace Design Show returns to London’s Business Design Centre, here is a sneak peek into what will be on the table… The Workspace Design show 2023 will be bringing together a range of striking features with a thought-provoking programme of talks featuring a whole host of speakers…
read moreSaudi Arabia unveils plans for the Mukaab – a mega skyscraper in Riyadh Just when we thought we had seen all that was possible in hotel development from the plans in Saudi Arabia, along comes the Mukaab, a huge cubic structure able to shelter 20 Empire State Buildings inside. The project is expected change the face and landscape of Riyadh…
read moreIntroducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water Tackling some hard-hitting questions around the future of water, GROHE will dedicate its GROHE X Summit – Caring for Water – to the one element we cannot live without… When we use water, we tend to forget about the existential value it has and that it is not an infinite source that…
read moreWhat to expect from series 4 of DESIGN POD The fourth series of DESIGN POD, the podcast for all architecture and design enthusiasts, is about to drop eight new episodes. Bathroom brand Geberit has come onboard as the series sponsor to support each episode that will cover topics from designing in the metaverse, circadian lighting, designing in (and with) nature…
read moreNH Collection Dubai opens on the Palm Jumeirah The opening of NH Collection Dubai The Palm represents the debut of the NH Collection brand in the Middle East… The new-build 532-key hotel from NH Collection is located shoreside on the trunk of the renowned Palm Jumeirah with direct access to West Palm Beach and spectacular views across the Dubai skyline.…
read moreDuravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and sustainable products to be manufactured. We take a look below the surface of things to find out just how this is done… With responsibility to the environment, employees and future generations always at the forefront of…
read moreSneak peek: inside the new Six Senses Rome Six Senses Rome is preparing to open its doors onto the Piazza di San Marcello. With interiors by Patricia Urquiola, it is a clear case of modernity meets classicism in the heart of the city… Slated to open in March, Six Senses Rome will be the first Six Senses property to open…
read moreKaldewei at the ISH 2023 Kaldewei will be exhibiting at the ISH in Frankfurt next month, with a focus on revolutionary innovations and sustainable bathroom solutions… After a four year break, Kaldewei will be making its presence felt at the trade fair with inspired collaborations with renowned designers while presenting solutions for exceptional bathrooms that are sensual as well as…
read moreProduct watch: Tatami tiles from Granorte Inspired by ancient Japanese floor mats, Tatami is the 3D cork wall tile from Granorte that brings a unique surface texture… Available in Midnight, Natural and Light, Tatami is a three dimensional wall tile made from 90 per cent recycled natural cork. Created by family-owned Portuguese cork innovator Granorte, the wall tile is ideal…
read moreIn conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe Award-winning design studio Stickman Tribe is known for approaching design challenges creatively while connecting to the unique customs and heritage of each new development site. With the studios’ work within the new W Dubai Mina Seyahi receiving a lot of attention, writer Pauline Brettell caught up with Principal and Founder Marcos…
read morePreview: New year, new stages at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2023 ‘Expect the unexpected’ is the line from Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam this year, which takes place March 14 – 15 at the RAI Amsterdam. With more than 200 exhibitors, along with industry leaders who will highlight the latest developments from across the hotel industry, Hotel Designs will be there…
read moreHighland Base – Kerlingarfjöll, a new destination from Iceland’s Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon portfolio is a collection of sustainable destinations, resorts, spas, and skincare lines. It has recently announced the summer opening of its newest nature-driven development, Highland Base – Kerlingarfjöll… Debuting in the Ásgarður Valley, at the edge of a remote mountain range deep in Iceland’s central highlands,…
read moreGetting the year off to a flying start, Edmund Bell showcased its comprehensive range of fabrics at the brands 12th Heimtextil exhibition in Frankfurt, previewing not one, but four brand new fabrics made from recycled materials… Edmund Bell joined the global textile industry at Heimtextil earlier this year with its full range of fabrics and accessories for the commercial, institutional…
read moreWinners announced for Surface Design Awards 2023 Social consciousness and innovative use of materials and lighting were the key themes amplified among the finalists of the Surface Design Awards 2023. Editor Hamish Kilburn was there to capture the winners across the 13 categories… The final day of Surface Design Show kicked off with the industry gathering at Business Design Centre…
read moreMiniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca Located in one of the best known destinations in Mexico, Hotel Sin Nombre has managed to effortlessly combine elements of colonial architecture with art and contemporary design to offer an experience of comfort and minimalist sophistication… Among the columns, arches and flagstone floors of the 17th…
read moreIn conversation with: Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala, CEO of Naumi Hotels Naumi Hotels is a family-owned business that has a refreshing approach to hospitality – the design and sustainability-led hotel group is giving the industry a serious shake-up with husband and wife duo Arshiya and Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala leading the way… Having recently opened the doors on the seventh property in its portfolio,…
read moreFun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.
Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.
Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.
Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.
Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office
Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.
Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.
Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.
Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!
Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.