Luxury Hospitality Magazine - End of Year Review Edition 2020

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CONTENTS Novellini 02

DKB Household UK Limited 22-23

Latest News 04-05, 06

Project News 24-25, 26

Contract Flooring Association 07

Fitzroy Of London 27

Openings 08-09

Events and Awards News 28-29

Project: Behind the Design - Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa, Italy 10-11, 12

Company News 30-31, 32 Interview: Steve Smith, Head Chef at fine dining restaurant Latymer 34-35

Vamoos Ltd 13 Jura Products Ltd 14-15

MAG Laundry Equipment 36

Project: Goddard Littlefair Transforms Hilton Vienna Park Hotel 16-17, 18

Project: Culloden Estate & Spa, Northern Ireland, Unveils £750K Spa Renovation 36

Sleepeezee Ltd 19

Chef Profile: Sergey Men: Managing Director of The Market Group and Chef Patron at Bisushima 37

Hotel Interior Project: A Luxurious Hotel Interior - Kilmartin Castle 20-21

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HOTEL LE COUCOU PROVIDES ULTIMATE LUXURY AND EXCLUSIVITY AT ITS TWO PRIVATE CHALETS WITH SPECIAL ADDED BENEFITS THIS WINTER SEASON Maisons Pariente’s Hotel Le Coucou will be reopening its doors for the winter season on 19th December 2020 with upgrades to the Biancaneve Restaurant along with refreshed menus as well as a new Tata Harper Spa Package. The 5-star hotel has been designed in its entirety by renowned interior architect, Pierre Yovanovitch and boasts two private chalets each kitted out with a pool, steam room, sauna, treatment room, games room, ski room and fully fitted kitchen. With direct ski in/ski out access, Hotel Le Coucou’s Chalet Eglantine and Chalet Eleonore offer the perfect post lockdown private getaway, for family and friends this winter season.

Kimberley Cohen, co-founder and Artistic Director of Maisons Pariente comments: “We are thrilled to be welcoming guests back to Le Coucou this winter season from 19th December, and believe that our two incredible chalets will offer families and friends total privacy and comfort whilst also allowing them to enjoy all the services of the hotel. Guests of the private chalets can enjoy the a la Carte menus from both of the hotel’s restaurants, in room spa treatments from the Tata Harper spa therapists and direct ski in-ski out access to the slopes creating a truly special exclusive ski holiday with as much privacy as desired.”

Complimentary Tata Harper massage, private butler, breakfast and professional photos offered to all private chalet bookings Hotel Le Coucou is gifting all chalet bookings with one signature Tata Harper massage per guest, a private butler, complimentary breakfast either served in the chalet or in the hotel and a professional photoshoot where guests will have 20 digital photos and 5 printed photos to take home.

Chalet Details: Spread over four floors and boasting 590 square metres, Chalet Eglantine and Chalet Eleonore can comfortably accommodate family and friends with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, sleeping up to 12 people if needed. Each chalet is fully equipped with four en-suite bedrooms, spacious living area,

a games area, TV room and a kids play area, providing the ideal cosy and comfortable retreat for a mountain holiday. With ski-in/skiout access to the private ski room, guests can effortlessly return from a day of skiing and unwind with a peaceful swim in the chalet’s private basement swimming pool, followed by a session in the sauna and steam room, with Tata Harper therapists providing expert treatments in the chalet’s treatment rooms upon request. Hotel Le Coucou will also provide chalet guests with a butler on call for any requests.

Catering: The chalets have a fully fitted kitchen so that guests can try their hand at traditional mountain dishes while family and friends relax in the large cathedral living room with a vaulted ceiling and immense bay window for enjoying the boundless views over the Méribel valley. For those who would rather a week away from the kitchen, a private chef can be arranged allowing guests to relax in front of the roaring fire with a glass of champagne as the evening meal is prepared. The a la Carte menu’s from the hotel’s two restaurants The Beefbar and the Italian restaurant Bianceneve, both created

by Riccardo Giraudi, are also available for in room dining. Hotel Le Coucou will ensure all demands can be satisfied with the greatest ease.

Design: Centered around the picturesque views of the surrounding alps the chalets combine five-star luxury amenities with the detailed craftsmanship found in a traditional alpine home. The two chalets have been designed exclusively by Pierre Yovanovitch who injects a modern, quirky twist on a classic alpine design. The bespoke furniture, warm colours and contemporary artwork will be found throughout creating a laidback ambiance allowing guests to feel as if they are in their own home. The spacious chalets showcase Yovanovitch’s mastery of volume and architectural angles, unique and different to the hotel, with a layout and services designed to ensure shared moments of pure happiness.

HOSPITALITY REACTION TO EXTENSION OF FURLOUGH SCHEME Luxury Hospitality Magazine

Neil Pattison, Director at Caterer.com, the UK hospitality industry job board: “The Chancellor’s decision to extend the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021 is hugely positive news for the hospitality sector and will help keep many jobs.

“However, beyond this, the industry needs immediate, clear action to keep businesses

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going. The longer uncertainty continues, and the trade is inhibited from operating, the more likely it is that hospitality workers will turn to other sectors for employment.

“More than two million applications have already been submitted to Caterer. com’s Hospitality Redeployment Hub – which helps hospitality workers find new roles. As businesses continue to make

difficult decisions about the future of their workforce, they’ll also be forced to reduce the number of new workers they bring into the sector. The Government must help prevent the industry from missing out on a generation of hospitality workers, and ensure that the sector can resume trading as soon as possible by removing the rule of six and 10pm curfew once lockdown has been lifted.”

LATEST NEWS Location: Hotel Le Coucou is located in the prime position of Méribel, the central resort of the Three Valleys, the largest ski-area in the world. Positioned between Courchevel, a destination that entices the wealthy, and Val Thorens which hosts the highest resort in Europe, Meribel is ideally located to gain the most from the Three Valleys. Hotel Le Coucou is nestled in the exclusive area of Belvedere in a peaceful piste-side location with ski-in/ ski-out access.

Not only does Hotel Le Coucou’s chalets provide exclusivity and privacy, but also grants guests direct access to the ski slopes, the epitome of luxury when it comes to a ski holiday. With unbeatable views of the valley from the large balcony, exclusive décor by Pierre Yovanovitch and access to all hotel facilities; this is the ultimate ski holiday for those in need of a little indulgence right now.

FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATORS HOST FREE SESSIONS FOR TAKEAWAYS OPERATING DURING COVID-19 CRISIS Navitas Safety to offer expert advice on how to operate safely as a takeaway due to an increase in uptake among businesses seeking a means to survive the UK’s second lockdown.

Takeaway services are nothing new. In fact, there are over 25,000 independent outlets across the UK, and we can only expect that number to have grown in recent months due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Daniel Reid, Head of Marketing at Navitas Safety, administrators of food safety management, compliance and training, explains how this recent boom is amongst businesses who have been frantically searching for alternative revenue streams during the pandemic.

“During both lockdowns, takeaway services have been the backbone for the hospitality sector. And despite a slight easing of restrictions over the summer and a government scheme to help businesses, a takeout option has proven the safest bet for restaurants looking to maintain a steady income, claw back some lost revenue and survive the pandemic.

“Takeaways are here to stay. The model makes sense not only from a business perspective, but a customer-facing one, too, as we can expect consumer sentiments to remain heightened for the foreseeable future, regardless of any re-easing of measures.

Navitas Safety are to deliver two webinars in the coming weeks, the first on Thursday

The contents of the sessions titled “How to operate safely as a takeaway”, have been designed and developed by environmental health and safety officers at the organisation. Each webinar will last 40 minutes, provide advice and tools for setting up and delivering a safe takeaway service, and end with an interactive Q&A session.

Virtual attendees will also receive an operating guidance checklist following the webinar. Attendance is free of charge for takeaway personnel, whether they are new to the field or have an established service.

Daniel explains why the sessions will be beneficial for both: “For businesses who are new to a takeaway offering and have hurriedly put the infrastructure in place during the pandemic, it could be that they have overlooked some important measures and regulations.

“Takeaways are bound by different rules and requirements than restaurants so while they might be compliant on-site, when food leaves the facility and is delivered to a customer, they may become liable to a food safety accident. The session will explain the differences, and offer advice on things such as delivery radius, allergen information provision and labelling and disinfectant measures.

“For established takeouts however, the pandemic has created additional requirements on top of those they have already been adhering to. For these businesses, we’ll discuss what these are and how they can be navigated without becoming a burden to the business, while also ensuring customers remain protected.”

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“Eating at home has proven to be the safest bet, but only if takeout providers are aware of and adhere to their responsibilities to keep their customers protected. And that’s where we want to help.”

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SHORT-TERM RENTALS SECTOR LAUNCHES NEW TRUSTED STAYS SCHEME TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SECURE ACCOMMODATION TO NHS STAFF AND OTHER KEY WORKERS DURING SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19 The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has followed up its successful nationwide NHS Homes initiative with the launch of a new scheme to offer NHS staff and key government workers discounted safe and clean accommodation near their places of work, to help protect them and their families as the UK’s COVID-19 infection rates rise.

The STAA, the short-term rentals industry representative body, is launching the TrustedStays scheme this week, after close consultation with Government representatives. Over the last six months, its NHS Homes scheme has been hugely successful in offering NHS workers free accommodation, which has led to a significant number of professional short term rental companies collaborating to launch the Trusted Stays scheme. The new scheme is offering discounted accommodation to any government worker, including those who need to relocate, to support them in the fight against the second wave of COVID-19.

The association has developed the scheme to make it more convenient for the UK Government and NHS to book appropriate accommodation for its staff. The main elements of the scheme are: • It will provide the Government and NHS with one single website on which to book accommodation in accredited homes across the UK • All bookings will receive discounted rates on the standard commercial rates Merilee Karr, Chair of the STAA

• All TrustedStays member companies follow the single set of industry cleaning and safety protocols introduced in June • It is only open to STAA members who have accreditation from Quality in Tourism’s Safe, Clean and Legal scheme • Property management companies upload the information about their available properties onto the website to enable Government officials to search for accommodation in their area or near to specific hospitals • Enquiries from customers will go directly to the company responsible for the home’s rental and payment can be arranged by invoice or debit/credit card

accommodation industry including Sykes Cottages, who represent thousands of properties around the UK, Guest Ready who cover Edinburgh, Manchester and London and UnderTheDoormat who provide luxury homestays throughout London. The other partners are Altido, CityRelay, Air Peace of Mind, A Place Like Home, Way of Life, Seven Living, Urban Stays and Mason & Fifth.

Around 1,000 properties in London, Manchester and Edinburgh are available now for bookings through 11 different short term rental partners in the UK. The scheme will be rolled out to towns and cities across the UK in November.

“We took many learnings from setting up that scheme and because we already have the infrastructure, cleaning protocols and accreditation in place, the Government and NHS workers trust us to provide the appropriate accommodation. We recognised the need went beyond NHS workers and we were challenged to produce a more sustainable version.

The NHS Homes scheme, which launched in March, involved more than 30 property companies donating accommodation with a value of more than £20m, providing over 10,000 nights’ free accommodation. The scheme has experienced a spike in demand in recent weeks as COVID-19 infection rates rose. TrustedStays will now effectively replace it and be available to a wider audience of key workers on a long-term basis.

TrustedStays has partnered with some of the major players in the UK short term

Merilee Karr, Chair of the STAA, said, “The huge success we saw with the NHS Homes scheme illustrated to us that the authorities needed our support in housing their staff as they continue to work through this pandemic and beyond.

“We put a huge amount of effort in over the summer months to deliver this and I’m delighted with what has been achieved. This offer isn’t just confined to NHS workers.

We can also support the Government to accommodate people who need to shelter from COVID-19 for health reasons and for other key workers such as MPs, who have to be at their place of work, need flexible accommodation and prefer to stay in a professionally managed home setting.

“By staying in safe and clean accommodation, key workers won’t have the worry of a daily commute on public transport and will be able to protect vulnerable family members by staying in a separate, self-contained property.”

Graham Donoghue, CEO of Sykes Cottages: “Sykes Cottages are proud to participate in TrustedStays and with our strong network of properties across the UK, we are in a position to provide quality accommodation in homes for NHS and other key workers as their needs arise. As a company that works to contribute to the communities where we operate, this is a great way for us and our owners to play an active role in providing homes to the people who are working so hard to support us all.”

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Richard Bridger, COO of UnderTheDoormat: “NHS Homes demonstrated that there is a real lack of options when it comes to accommodation for professionals and key workers in this current environment. By opening up the option of safe, clean and comfortable homes to Government workers we can provide a long-term sustainable solution for them in the current environment as well as in a post-COVID world.”

For more information visit: trustedstays.co.uk

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Pluma: NEW SPANISH RESTAURANT OPEN IN AMERSHAM Opening in July 2020, Pluma’s first few months have been a huge success. Despite current crises, the restaurant has been welcomed locally - fully booked every Friday & Saturday night until January 2021.

It is the newest addition to Amersham’s burgeoning food scene - joining Atul Kochhar’s Hawkyns and Michelin-starred Artichoke on the town’s historic high street.

Pluma is the debut restuaurant from Spanish/ English couple Arantxa Fuentes and Charlie Baxter – both seasoned front and back of house experts, having worked at restaurants including Blumenthal’s Michelin-starred Hinds Head. They dreamed of opening a restaurant which combined their passions for Spain, its cuisine which has stood the test of time, and good hospitality. Pluma aims to serve regional Spanish dishes, simply and beautifully cooked. The small, adaptable menu nods to all corners of the country – from Toledo to Bilbao - championing fine ingredients first and foremost.

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It has quickly become a must-visit restaurant in Buckinghamshire, reachable via London’s Metropolitan line direct to Amersham.

Spotting a gap in the market, Charlie & Arantxa jumped at the opportunity to turn the former high street Chinese takeaway into their dream restaurant.

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On the opening and initial reception of the restaurant founders Charlie and Arantxa say: “We have been overwhelmed by the support of the local community, many who have already become regulars. We were concerened about opening under the cloud of Covid but we have taken great precautions to be as safe as possible and our measures have been well received. The restaurant seems to be thriving despite these difficut times and we are thrilled to be a part of life in Old Amersham.”

The site itself accomodates 56 diners across a spacious split-level dining room, a casual bar area, and a covered outdoor courtyard.

The eyecatching open plan kitchen is tiled floor to ceiling with azure blue mosaics and fit with a Josper oven. With dark oak finishings, delicate lighting and a soundtrack of traditional Spanish music, Pluma conjures up the feel and excitement of the bars, life and smells of Spain.

Pluma’s Head Chef is Luis Urrutiabeaskoa, Bilbao-born with a passion for Basque food.

He has travelled extensively across Spain, undergoing mentorship from the likes of Spain’s most acclaimed chef, 12 Michelinstarred Martin Berasategui.

The menu includes snacks (para picar) to enjoy at one of their high-rise bar tables, a tight menu of tapas ranging from the wellknown to more adventurous, and larger dishes to share.

Tapas, hot and cold, includes classics like: Pan de cristal (signature bread topped with tomato and Spanish extra virgin olive oil), Gambas al ajillo (king prawns in garlic and chilli), slices of 100% Iberian jamon and Arroz

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negro (creamy black rice, baby squid and garlic saffron alioli). There are croquettes filled with Payoyo cheese and spinach, Patatas bravas in secret house-smoked sauce, runny Tortilla Espanola and Regional cheeses served with quince, walnuts and Gallego bread.

Main plates to share or enjoy solo include Pluma’s namesake dish, Pluma 100% Ibérica de bellota – Iberian pork, marinated in secret house spices, served blush, sliced and salted - Mussels in Albariño wine, Cod loin and stewed chickpeas in langoustine bisque and Cauliflower, smoked tofu, roasted peppers in pimenton chilli sauce.

Desserts are enlivened Spanish classics like Caramelised Basque brioche, yuzu & passionfruit sorbet; Lemon curd, meringue, hazelnut crumble and, of course, Churros with hot chocolate sauce.

A Spanish-orientated wine list includes plenty of the nation’s sparkling Cava, white wines from Galicia to Rueda, sherry from Jerez as well as rosé and reds from founder Arantxa’s hometown, Toledo.

LEEU ESTATES WELCOMES La Petite Colombe La Petite Colombe, sister property to La Colombe in Constantia that has consistently received worldwide acclaim and been named among the best restaurants in the world, re-opened its doors on the 6th November at a stunning new location on Leeu Estates, on the outskirts of Franschhoek.

Leeu Collection’s Le Quartier Français was home to La Petite Colombe from its opening in August 2017, when the hotel group invited the La Colombe team to manage the food and beverage offering, as part of its desire to partner with the very best in class in the fields of winemaking, artistic endeavour and dining out.

La Petite Colombe’s success (including an Eat Out Top Ten restaurant since it started and stellar reviews on TripAdvisor) led it to look for a larger venue, which it has found on Leeu Estates.

Not only is La Petite Colombe’s new standalone space larger (seating 60 guests both indoors and on its terrace), but it is also grander (thanks to the unique interiors

crafted by the innovative MR Design Studio). Floor to ceiling windows mean that both the inside tables and those outdoors have glorious views of the Leeu Estates’ beautifully manicured gardens and vineyards, with the Franschhoek Valley river and mountain as a stunning backdrop, providing a glamorous and authentic winelands dining experience for guests.

Since its inception, John Norris Rogers (who trained at La Colombe) has been Head Chef at Le Petite Colombe, producing dishes that reflect his extensive international travels, while employing the best local produce. Many of the fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as herbs and spices, are picked daily from Leeu Estates’ organic farm, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the restaurant. As always, there will be a shorter seasonal set menu, as well as a Chef’s Experience set menu, with vegetarian alternatives available for both.

The nine-course tasting menu starts from R695 (approx. £33) for a set menu, with highlights including confit salmon cooked table side in Leeu Estates olive oil and a Willy Wonka inspired petit four trolley.

John is thrilled with the move, saying, “The new space at Leeu Estates is a dream come true; we are surrounded by so many different inspirations, from the world class interiors to the stunning panoramic views and our own vegetable gardens, that the sky really is the limit”.

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Said Leeu Collection founder Analjit Singh, “We are very excited to welcome La Petite Colombe to Leeu Estates, as it will offer more top-class dining to residents and visitors. With its partners, Leeu Collection is creating elegant, authentic experiences that make a visit to Franschhoek, known as the gourmet capital of South Africa, even more appealing. The hotels and the destination have never been in a better shape to welcome discerning guests.”

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BEHIND THE DESIGN- Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa, ITALY Former 17th Century Palace Offers Contemporary Soul & Exquisite Design Details A tranquil oasis in the heart of Puglia’s White City Ostuni, Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa is delighted to share the design details of its meticulous restoration, which has brought the former 17th Century red palace back to its former glory. After falling in love with the historical building that lay empty for over 40 years, owner and interior designer Pascale Lauber worked with conservationists to uncover the mysteries of the multi-secular Palazzo Rosso. Over three years, an eclectic combination of traditional handcrafted techniques and contemporary flair saw the beautiful building transformed into a stunning 11-bedroom hotel for guests to enjoy.

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A Beautiful Building with Stories to Tell Always at the centre of Ostuni’s social and cultural life, Paragon Boutique Hotel & Spa has a fascinating history and its walls tell turbulent tales of times gone by. Once the home of Ostuni’s first mayor, Don Paolo Tanzarella, the building has also housed the Biennial exhibition of the Industrial Technical Institute, the city’s Scientific High School and latterly the barracks of the powerful Italian Customs and Financial Police.

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With preservation and celebration of the building’s history central to the redesign, guests can uncover a story behind every design detail at Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa. Here are just a few to look out for: • The Pompeii Red façade- in the 18th century, Pompeii Red became a fashionable status symbol as the pigment was the most expensive on the market.

Cladding an entire façade in the red shade was, therefore, an ostentatious display of wealth and even more so amongst the whitewashed buildings of Ostuni.

• The Private Garden- at the turn of the 17th century, Puglia developed many public green spaces. The Palazzo, of course, had to have a private one: an extraordinary garden laying, protected, behind high stone walls. A symbol of wealth and leisure, today the space is enhanced by a row of Tuscan style columns forming a path towards the beautiful orange grove and swimming pool for guests to enjoy – all in the heart of the city- a true rarity!

• The palace’s former water chamber has been transformed into a unique spa offering a Turkish bath, Himalayan salt wall, multi-sensory shower and a natural whirlpool dug into the ground.

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PROJECT Interior Design Interior designer and architect Pascale Lauber of ID Living-PL and joint owner Ulrike Bauschke have shaken up the rules of real estate and interior design in projects all over the world, from Romont, Lausanne and Verbier, Switzerland; to Paris, New York and Cape Town, and Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa is no exception.

Every space of the hotel and each of the 11 bedrooms and suites has been individually curated with Pascale’s trademark creative association of old and new art, objects and furnishings in a head-spinning and personal mix. Guests can expect the unexpected with repurposed light fixtures, South African sofas and headboards, gazebos from India turned into bathtubs, closets and night-stands from Puglia, unconventional sculptures and gorgeous paintings by the London artist Suzanne Lipsey or Giuseppe Ciraci.

• The former olive oil chamber has been transformed to create a wine cellar.

• Beautiful original majolica tiles, which have been brought to a new life in Bar 700.

On the back of some of the tiles is an M stamp, the brand of a famous workshop owned by the three Massa brothers, ceramics masters of early 18th century Naples, suggesting the building was once in Neapolitan hands.

• The most ancient parts of the building from the 1700s including fireplaces, stone vaults and stunning frescoes.

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• Many other smaller details and treasures such as a wooden door with peepholes typical of 17th-century cloisters that suggest that the Palazzo once housed a convent.

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Pascale’s keen sense of observation has been sharpened during a lifetime of travel and countless visits to international art and trade shows as well as local flea markets. Her vision of worldly elegance is multicultural and original down to the smallest detail. The unique result being coherent, deeply modern and stimulating at the same time is at the root of the exceptional atmosphere permeating every room at Paragon 700. Guests will find both local and international treasures around every corner and may be happy to hear that they can even buy select pieces to take home as the ultimate holiday memento.

Nightly rates at Paragon 700 start from €300 based on two people sharing a room on a bed and breakfast basis. Exclusive buyouts are available from €10,000 for two nights with a minimum F&B spend from €3,000. www.paragon700.com

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JURA CHAMPIONS DESIGN WITH THE ENA 8 Pioneering Swiss manufacturer JURA, the only brand in the world to focus solely on premium bean-to-cup coffee machines, has once again proven its expertise in achieving the perfect coffee with the premium ENA 8. Designed to equip any luxury hotel establishment, the ENA 8 provides the perfect wakeup call with the aroma of freshly ground coffee.

JURA believes that you shouldn' t compromise on the quality of the coffee you enjoy, and this new addition to the range of domestic coffee machines is no exception to that rule.

Developed in Switzerland by a team of 70 engineers, the ENA 8 stands out from the crowd with its innovative technological and design features; not only is it the brand's first compact machine to feature a VC brewing unit, which ensures careful and controlled flow of coffee, but it also presents JURA's first round water tank, elegantly embossed and taking inspiration from luxury crystal glass decanters.

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For incredibly simple operation, the ENA 8 has a 2.8" high resolution colour touchscreen to choose and customise your coffee, so individual preferences can be easily saved and accessed. To make things simpler still, it can also be operated wirelessly via the JURA Coffee App using a smart phone or tablet device, from the comfort of your bed, sofa or desk.

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PROJECT: Hilton Vienna Park Hotel BY Goddard Littlefair Inspired by the Grandeur of the Historic Cityscape,Goddard Littlefair Transforms Hilton Vienna Park Hotel After 18 months, Hilton Vienna Park is placing the finishing touches on a multi-million-dollar hotel-wide renovation project, which has seen all guest rooms, restaurants, bars and event spaces completely transformed by leading luxury London hospitality and interior design studio Goddard Littlefair. As well as an extensive refurbishment, 78 additional guest rooms and suites have been added on the 15th floor, bringing the total number of keys up from 579 to 663. All the newly added rooms feature panoramic views of the Wien River and historic city park, Stadtpark.

Located in the heart of Vienna’s city centre, the hotel is inspired by the grandeur of Vienna’s glittering cityscape and magnificent boulevards, Goddard Littlefair were keen to create a greater sense of place and locality by highlighting the city’s understated elegance and adopting the style of the Secessionist movement to add a layer of historical reference throughout the interiors.

“The key to the project was to ground the overall design in the local design vernacular, so visitors and locals would feel its sense of place. Adding energy and animation to the public spaces transforms the experience of the hotel, which aims to draw in the Viennese and capture the international guest. The hotel rooms and suites follow the style of the Secession movement whilst at the same time creating a very residential feel with calm colours and textures. We are rightly proud of the work our studio has put into making a truly landmark Hilton hotel,” comments Martin Goddard, Co-Founder and Director of Goddard Littlefair.

“We are excited to reveal the first glimpse of the newly renovated Hilton Vienna Park and start welcoming guests to the hotel. The significant investment highlights Hilton’s long-term commitment to Vienna - the hotel is a beacon of hospitality in the city and one

of 10 hotels trading or under development across Austria under five distinct brands.

Hilton Vienna Park will undoubtedly provide an incredible setting for Austrian and international visitors exploring the city”, said Hilton’s David Kelly, SVP Operations, Continental Europe, Hilton.

The name ‘Vienna’ derives from the Dutch word ‘vedunia’, meaning ‘forest stream’ and this concept informed the studio’s approach to the restoration. When applied to the ground floor public areas, the journey starts from the Lenz restaurant as the ‘Source’ of the ‘forest stream’ and runs throughout the public areas finishing in Selleny’s cafe and bar concept. The Studio devised a narrative using the four elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire to illustrate the design, colour scheme and ambience for each area fulfilling and strengthening the link with nature. To create this flow between the hotel restaurant and bar areas, Goddard Littlefair developed a dynamic floor plan through means of axis and vistas, horizontally and vertically through double height spaces to successfully open up and link the restaurant, lounge, reception, bar areas and mezzanine floors together.

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The vision for Lenz was driven by the desire to create a relaxed yet elevated space that could transition from day to night, from morning breakfast to upscale evening dining. Symbolic of ‘Air’ and influenced by the Vienna Secession, the style is modern with detailed historical references such as the striking lighting which nods to Josef Hoffmann’s art deco Glassware.

Gilded Glass Screens evocative of Gustav Klimt’s flowing ornamentation create zones and cosy corners in the external facing dining room with an adjoining outdoor terrace. With furniture inspired by the revolutionary bentwood designs of Gebrüder Thonet, the flexible choice of seating throughout contributes to a social and vibrant atmosphere.

Wiener Werkstätte patterned scatter cushions and the glow from lighting derived from Adolf Loos’ playful designs refracted by Josef Hoffmann style stained glass freizes.

Meandering through to the Buffet restaurant, ethereal ornamentation meets geometric shapes under a dynamic ceiling inspired by Adolf Loos’ American Bar and illustrative of one of the four elements crucial to the overall design narrative, Water. The relaxed and flexible space appeals to groups and individuals, offering buffet style service and an open kitchen theatre.

Private dining zones are created using elegantly positioned full height screens with high and low tables nestled alongside royal blue banquettes and illuminated by the glow of lighting derived from the innovative metalwork of the Wiener Werkstätte.

As guests flow from the Lounge into the Selleny’s, the impact of this space symbolising the last of the four elements crucial to the overall design concept, Fire, is focussed on the dual cocktail and food counters, providing an intriguing draw from both the exterior and the interior, with a choice of artisanal local products and ingredients. Supporting an informal breakfast service in the mornings and lounge service during the day, the bar becomes the theatrical focal point in the evening with eye-catching details and theatrical embellishments such as Otto Wagner styled bar stools with elegant curves and playful geometric mosaics and upholstery inspired by Josef Hoffmann.

Designed as the hub and the central focus of the ground floor, the new rotated geometry of the hotel Lounge drives the flow of the space, linking each area physically and connecting them visually. Bold patterns and elongated proportions have a playful feel, whilst comfort is created through patterned rug borders influenced by Gustav Klimt’s Secession Exhibition Posters. The angles and positioning of intricate geometric screens allow glimpses of intimate corners yet create an open, flowing space encouraging guests to experience all areas of the ground floor. With reference to the Earth element, warm colours and crafted textures can be seen in the

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Homely comfort is created through the bespoke furniture that takes inspiration from Otto Wagner’s innovative designs for Gebrüder Thonet. The intricate design details of the Lounge reference the Secessionist movement and reinforce the unification and harmony of the space. Niche seating panels create a warm and welcoming Reception Lobby under the glow of Wiener Werkstätte pendant lighting, offering the perfect vantage point to glimpse the tempting bustle of the Café Bar & Restaurants.

The Mezzanine overlooking the ground floor takes the overall concept of the design and transfers it into the meeting rooms, conference rooms, the revitalised Business Centre Lounge and the interconnecting corridor areas.

In addition to the public areas, dining spaces and bars, Goddard Littlefair transformed the existing Suites, Presidential Suites and guest rooms of this 663 key hotel with new finishes and decorative elements that create a cohesive Secessionist style look and feel that brings together the revitalised ambience of the Hilton Vienna Park Hotel.

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HOTEL INTERIOR PROJECT

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Travel radio presenter Stef Burgon and her husband, Creative Director Simon Hunt, were happily living the high life in the vibrant, multicultural world of Dubai when a Scottish road trip changed their lives forever. Whilst mulling the notion of a change of pace, fate decided to intervene when a remote piece of architectural heritage miraculously appeared for sale. Guided by optimism and a strong dose of impulsiveness, they placed their bid, held their breath… and found themselves King & Queen of their very own castle.

Originally built in 1550 during the legendary reign of Mary Queen of Scots, Kilmartin held a rich and colourful history before being abandoned for nearly 200 years. Fast forward to today and the castle is now a magnificent blend of art, architecture and history, where past and present combine. The challenge when renovating this extraordinary landmark, was to ensure the narrative and rustic magic of Kilmartin was preserved. Each and every piece in this hotel has been lovingly selected to combine old and new and blend perfectly with the historic setting. Every effort has been made to renovate and run Kilmartin Castle as sustainably as possible. From eliminating single use plastics at the castle utilizing refillable handmade pots for Faith in Nature bath products, to the use of non-toxic paints, and changing seasonal breakfast menu featuring produce literally plucked from the organic veggie garden within the grounds. Down to the tiniest detail, intelligent and conscientious choices in craftsmanship and material have created a destination full of historical narrative and promise for the future.

INTERVIEW WITH KILMARTIN CASTLE What was the idea behind the interior design of the castle? Did you have a specific vision in mind?

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Our interior idea from the start was always “rustic-luxe” and also really important for us was keeping it fun. We dislike serious interiors, especially in castles. Getting back

to basics with original floors and stone walls, leaving them exposed and untreated.

Then intentionally having a juxtaposition of rustic and luxury together in everything we added, everywhere you look we always mix it together. Anything rustic will be set against something luxurious, and anything new will be blended with something vintage.

For example; Luxurious fabrics against rustic patinated furniture frames. Vintage lighting against newly lime painted walls, new concrete sinks and taps set against rustic antique washstands and heavily foxed vintage mirrors.

It was also important to us that the castle aged gracefully (like we’re all trying to do!).

So, when we considered the fixtures and fittings we chose quality items made from honest materials that will get better looking with age; natural pigment Kast concrete sinks, a mix of new and reclaimed encaustic tiles, all the metal fixings are non-lacquered finish so already starting to patinate and look amazingly castle-worthy. We’ve also used lime paints on our walls, which may even have been used at the time the castle was built in the 16th Century.

When it comes to ‘things’, we’ve been collecting pieces of furniture, artwork and random pieces that make us smile for a long time now. Our golden rule is to only spend on things we really love and will want to hang on to forever. It’s an eclectic mix from Ancient artefacts, to Edwardian & Jacobean pieces, right through to Italian mid-century retro.

HOTEL INTERIOR PROJECT What was it about this particular castle that made you fall in love?

Its authenticity. This castle has remained structurally unchanged over its lifetime and still feels straight from the 16th Century with its thick stone walls, arrow-slit windows, flagstone floors and low doorways.

Also, the size is perfect; it’s cosy and completely manageable as a small boutique hotel/home. Plus, the surrounds of Kilmartin Glen are a really interesting place to visit with loads of historical sites like standing stones, burial tombs, castles, forts, stone circles.

It’s really got it all for an amazing Scottish experience!

How did you discover Industville lights?

We had never heard of IP rated lights (Fun fact for anyone reading this article; IP means Insulation Protected. In a wet area lights need to be waterproof, so they don’t electrocute anyone who touches them).

This was our first renovation project, and specific IP requirements were kind of sprung on us at the last minute. We did a lot of research and discovered that Industville is one of the only companies offering beautiful yet functional IP rated lights. Boy, are there some ugly, overpriced options out there!

How did Industville’s lighting help bring your interior together?

Industville’s IP lights rescued us from the terrible advice from our architect to put horrible white plastic IP downlights above all showers and baths! We hated that idea, so set about researching “cool IP rated lights” The selection of IP rated lights from Industville helped us make the romantically lit bath areas in the rooms that we had always imagined.

We wanted the copper baths to feel like pieces of art with gallery lighting above. So, the IP rated collections helped us get this level of cool right next to the bath and also in the showers.

Indusville’s lights are very versatile, but how did you decide which lights to go into each room? How does each room differ in style?

All our rooms have the same rustic luxury feel with different re-claimed antique pieces everywhere. The versatility in the finishes helped us pull all these individual looks together.

EXPERT ADVICE FROM INDUSTVILLE ON HOTEL LIGHTING Industville offer a huge range of stylish lighting solutions and their friendly team have a vast amount of experience working on commercial projects from small coffee shops to large hotels. Looking at lighting design as part of the bigger picture, they understand that interiors play a vital role in improving the customer experience and that lighting is an important consideration within this. With many factors to consider, Marketa Rypacek, MD, at Industville shares her expert advice; Invest in Quality & Environment-Friendly Lighting Your lighting should reflect your brand story and hence you will want to use lighting made from the highest quality materials. Not only will this enhance the overall atmosphere, it can improve perceptions of your brand, giving it individual flair. At Industville all of our lights are handcrafted from quality materials such as pure brass or copper. Investing in quality also means the lights will last longer and with energy consumption levels likely to be high in hotels, bars and restaurants, this is something to bear in mind. Industville bulbs utilise eco-friendly, cost-effective LED technology making them both practical and stylish.

Choose a Style that tells your brand story From the moment guests walk through your door to the reception or entrance, they begin

Lighting should be used to create a luxurious and welcoming feel, resulting in a place your customers will want to spend time in and return to. To achieve this, lighting should be approached in a layered manner. This ensures all the architectural and design features of the room are highlighted, from ceiling to floor.

Embrace the whole range of lighting sources available from pendant lights, recessed lights and chandeliers, to track lighting, lamps and spot lighting. I advise customers to vary the lighting in a room to create little pockets and pools of light. Accent lighting can then be used to highlight a piece of artwork, plants or architectural features in the room.

At Industville, our exclusive finishes are available in an array of lighting options, making it easy to mix and match different lights to create a layered yet coordinated scheme throughout your space.

Ensure Outdoor Areas are Well-Lit Don’t forget lighting for outdoor areas, where safety is a key factor. Try to match the style and identity of the lighting indoors, keeping the theme flowing from inside to out. Industville offer a great range of complementary outdoor lighting styles all of which carry the necessary IP65 rating.

Choose Custom Lighting to really stand out from the crowd With our own manufacturing facilities, we offer a range of bespoke services to make your project really unique. Whether you want to create a dramatic installation in a hotel lobby to really wow your guests as they come in, or require specialist sizes and finishes, we look forward to creating the exact vision you desire.

Expert advice by Marketa Rypacek Managing Director, Industville Ltd 020 7971 7871 www.industville.co.uk

What was it about Industville’s waterproof range that you loved?

We really loved the variety of lights in the collection and the different finishes. We like to intentionally mix metallics, a copper bath, with antique pewter taps, topped with a copper and black Industville light above is our perfect mix.

to notice various aspects that contribute towards shaping their all-important first impression; therefore, your choice of lighting can significantly affect the way they view your establishment. The key here is to maintain the brand concept of your hotel, bar or restaurant.

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Cole & Mason is celebrating 100 years of great taste in 2019.

Founded in London in 1919, the brand became synonymous with high quality, high performing salt and pepper mills soon after.

Innovation and style have been at the heart of Cole & Mason since its beginnings; launching the 1st acrylic mill, the award winning Precision Grind mechanism (which sees an upgrade this year) and more recently launching a full range of seasoning products.

Today we are the experts in seasoning and it’s our mission to help you release the flavour of every meal, every day.

With a product for almost every need across herbs, spices, oils, vinegars, fresh ingredients and, of course, salt and pepper, Cole & Mason are excited about the next 100!

2019 sees the launch of the brand new Precision+ pepper grinding mechanism. Designed and developed over a 2 year period, the new mechanism cements our position as the primary innovators in the category. Rigorously tested in conjunction with Nottingham University’s Aroma Laboratory, Cole & Mason Precision+ mills represent a new level of performance: able to deliver more pepper per turn than ever before and scientifically tested to release more flavour. The designs were created by Cole & Mason and are IP protected to ensure no imitations.

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All our Precision+ mills come equipped with a sharp, corrode resistant ceramic mechanism in the salt mills and our brand new Precision+ mechanism in the pepper mills. The Precision+ range contains a mill size, shape and design for every setting; from acrylic to wood and from classic to contemporary. With a variety of stains, metals and finishes, there is a mill suitable for every restaurant table.

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R E F R E S H YO U R TA B L E S W I T H C O L E & M A S O N S A LT A N D P E P P E R M I L L S

Established in England 1919, Cole & Mason is passionate about the art of seasoning. Our 100 years of design and production experience have culminated in a broad range of high quality seasoning tools to enable your customers to enhance the flavours of the food you create.

With all our Food Service Mills benefiting from our award winning mechanisms, quality is assured year after year.

With designs to suit every setting in a wide variety of sizes, Cole & Mason continues to firmly place seasoning at the heart of foodservice.

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TODD ARCHITECTS WINS PLANNING FOR APARTHOTEL AT BELFAST LINEN WAREHOUSE SITE

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TODD Architects has won planning permission for Bedford Yard, an aparthotel and office development in the heart of Belfast City centre, opposite the BBC’s HQ on Ormeau Avenue. By refurbishing a vacant four-storey red brick former warehouse and adding a newbuild structure behind, the landmark development will deliver approximately 10,000sq ft lettable office space and a 132room aparthotel with spectacular vistas across the city. The scheme is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the city.

Working with client Andras House Ltd, a leading property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, TODD’s design for the aparthotel will add a new high-rise building to Belfast’s commercial core whilst securing and enhancing the appearance of the Victorian terrace that sits within the city’s historic Linen Conservation Area.

Andrew Murray at TODD Architects, says: “The success of this planning application is welcome news for the local hospitality sector and Belfast city centre as a whole. The scheme will breathe life back into the historic frontage on Bedford Street, blending the modern design of the aparthotel with the traditional features in the existing terrace.

“We believe Bedford Yard is the type of thoughtfully designed, highquality, large-scale development desired by Belfast City, assisting growth and supporting other investment and the City’s’ ongoing

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regeneration, in a scheme that will provide vitality through its mixeduse nature.”

The refurbishment and transformation of the Victorian linen warehouse will create two new ground floor restaurants with Grade A office accommodation above, delivering economic benefits to the historic heart of Belfast city centre.

An open-air courtyard will be located between the existing terrace and proposed aparthotel, accessed through a gated opening that harks back to the traditional Belfast ‘entries’.

The 13-storey aparthotel will offer panoramic views of the city from the upper floors, over the City Hall, Gasworks, Dublin Road and through to the Belfast Hills.

Commenting on the design of the new aparthotel, Andrew Murray at TODD Architects, says: “The aparthotel’s mix of solid panels and glass has been balanced to create a light feeling building without becoming a ‘glass box’. The building’s form has been carved and cut back to respect neighbouring frontages and reduce its visual impact. Horizontal banding on each floor adds gravitas, whilst ethereal glazed panels encase the top floors.

The colour palette - an ombre effect in muted bronze - helps sit the new building sympathetically beside the redbrick terrace, nearby listed buildings and the wider Linen Conservation Area.”

PROJECT NEWS Jean-Michel Gathy

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RENOWNED DESIGNER JEAN-MICHEL GATHY REVEALS A TOUR DE FORCE OF HERITAGE AND REFINEMENT AT AMAN NAI LERT RESIDENCES BANGKOK The Belgian-born architect and principal of Denniston draws upon a celebrated family legacy: Nai Lert Park, the Thai visionary Nai Lert’s eight-acre private oasis Aman takes another step closer to the vision of its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Vladislav Doronin. With a view to take the brand vertical in global cities, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok was born, encompassing exclusive Aman branded residences and an urban hotel to be completed by the end of 2023 in partnership with Nai Lert Park Development, a real estate development company under Nai Lert Group headed by CEO, Ms. Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura.

The brief was to conceive an Asian contemporary urban retreat inspired by the picturesque Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, which has rested within the park and has been meticulously preserved since it was built in 1915. “Nai Lert Park was among my greatgrandfather’s greatest achievements, and this project is a beautiful ode to his life’s work,” says Ms. Bodiratnangkura. “We are pleased to share our heritage through Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok.”

Design Aman has commissioned the world-renowned architect, Mr. Jean-Michel Gathy, founder of Denniston, whose longstanding relationship with the brand dates back to the 1990s.

Gathy explains, “We studied Nai Lert Park and its history, particularly the heritage house.

Throughout the design of the hotel and residences, we integrated details of the home with contemporary design interpretations of Thai culture.” Drawing upon a rich tapestry of influences at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, Gathy has infused a special and authentic sense of place. He continues, “We created a palette that made sense with the context of the park as well as the heritage house.”

To create such a harmonious balance between what is old and new, the design incorporates a mix of contemporary pieces, custom-made products by local artisans and strategically positioned antiques, expressing equilibrium between modern eclecticism and Thai culture.

Staying true to another Aman pillar, Gathy focused on the use of local materials in respect of the environment. As such, local Thai stones and ancestral details from Nai Lert Park Heritage Home are integrated into the woodwork on the ceiling and parquet flooring. A further formidable challenge, according to the designer, was to introduce an essence of the spectacular nature that surrounds the project. To achieve an exceptional feeling of space and light as well as preserve a central feature, the 100-year-old Sompong tree, Gathy designed a courtyard to frame the root of the tree, while an open ellipse void through the edifice allows the tree to remain in its natural place.

Branded Residences Limited in numbers, the 43 Aman branded residences will be split across 18 floors providing consummate privacy. Units range from one-bedroom units (starting from 104 sqm), two-bedroom units (from 232 sqm), three-bedroom units (371 sqm) to the fullycustomisable penthouses (from 1,100 up to 2,200 sqm) with expansive terraces that start at 209 square meters in size, making available an abundance of private outdoor space as well as the flexibility to design the interior layout according to preference. All units will feature fully integrated home automation

systems including lighting, curtains, airconditioning, and music, as well as security and telecommunications systems.

Residents will benefit from a private entrance alongside exclusive amenities for residence owners including a private garden, lounge with library and business centre, chef’s table dining area, 60-metre-long infinity-edge swimming pool on the 30th floor, state-ofthe-art fitness with yoga and Pilates studios, and Aman kids’ club, as well as unparalleled levels of service and hospitality provided by Aman. While resting in its very own oasis, Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok is in close proximity with road access to the city’s shopping malls, cultural centres, hospitals, international schools and airport.

Also housed within the 36-storey edifice, the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok hotel will house just 52 hotel suites. Residents will further benefit from priority access to a range of extensive facilities and services including the Arva Italian and Nama Teppanyaki restaurants, Cigar and Jazz Bar, a fully integrated Aman Medical Clinic and a 1,500 square-metre Holistic Wellness Spa, to name but a few.

“Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will meld the spirit and DNA of Aman with modern Thai culture as well as the legacy of the Nai Lert family,” commented Vladislav Doronin. A partnership between Aman and Nai Lert Park Development, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is slated for completion in 2023, marking the latest feat in Aman’s new urban legacy guided

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While every Aman destination draws inspiration from the culture and history of its location, Gathy sought to remain true to the Aman identity to mirror the lifestyle synonymous with the brand. Tone-on-tone colours and sparse accents create a place of calm that is emblematic of Aman. “We blended functionality, refinement, elegance, privacy, and simplicity, all qualities embedded in Aman’s DNA,” Gathy says.

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PROJECT NEWS Peter Bundgaard & Signe Bindslev Henriken

DANISH DESIGNERS PETER BUNDGAARD AND SIGNE BINDSLEV HENRIKEN OF SPACE COPENHAGEN WILL MASTERMIND THE COMPLETE INTERIORS FOR SVART Svart, the world’s first energy positive hotel, has appointed award-winning Danish designers Space Copenhagen to lead the property’s interior design.

Svart will be located in Arctic Norway at the base of the Svartisen glacier and will house an indoor-outdoor spa, four restaurants, an education centre and a design laboratory. The glass-fronted, circular property, which will float on stilts above the Holandsfjorden fjord, will open to guests in late 2022. It aims to be fully off-grid, carbon neutral and zero waste within the first five years of operation.

The Denmark-based design studio Space Copenhagen, founded by Peter Bundgaard and Signe Bindslev Henriken in 2005, has been charged with masterminding the entire interior vision for Svart. The duo will draw on their years of creative collaboration to create an aesthetic which will reflect the project’s core values of sustainability, innovation and holism.

Commenting on the appointment of Space Copenhagen, Svart’s Development Director Ivaylo Lefterov said: ‘It was essential for us to find a design partner that shared our vision, with the ability to create a truly stunning aesthetic that both complements and emphasizes the natural beauty of the destination, without distracting from it.

Longevity, human connection and a distinctlyScandinavian quality – themes which run through Bundgaard and Bindslev Henriken’s award-winning work – will be at the heart of the Svart experience. We could not have found a better fit for us in Space Copenhagen and we are thrilled to have them on board.’

Space Copenhagen is honoured to be part of the team that will bring Svart to life. Providing an insight into their vision, founders Bundgaard and Bindslev Henrikson said: ‘The four elements’ intrinsic connection to Norse mythology has provided the design aesthetic, poetically and holistically bringing together the tactile materials of stone and wood from the earth, the transparency and fluidity of water, the magic warmth of fire and the ephemeral intangible qualities of air.

The design aesthetic does not seek to mimic or filter the magnificence of the Norwegian landscape, but to be a humble backdrop to it. The building itself - an unbroken, seamless circle - will become a portal dedicated to enhancing human connection to nature, the seasons, and to time itself.’

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Space Copenhagen is responsible for some of the most ambitious and award-winning design projects of recent years, with previous work including the 11 Howard Hotel in New York, The Stratford in London and the original Noma restaurant in Copenhagen.

With an approach they call ‘Poetic Modernism’, Space Copenhagen seeks to forge new paths by balancing opposites within their work. For the team, curiosity is a fundamental human condition and it is this transformative curiosity they will bring to Svart.

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Global Purveyors of Luxury Accessible Bathrooms REMOVABLE WASHROOM PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM LUXURY ACCESSIBILITY PIONEERS FITZROY OF LONDON Hotel and venue owners who want the option of using demountable accessible washroom products without compromising on design or quality can now benefit from an innovation brought to the hospitality sector by global washroom design pacesetters Fitzroy of London.

A range of high-end removable products, each retaining Fitzroy of London’s renowned standards of visual impact and crafted quality, means the flexibility to prepare a washroom as non-accessible for a specific guest. The option even means a washroom can be presented as non-accessible in the event of a venue being

sold, in some cases increasing the value of property substantially.

a hotel or hospitality location owner some valuable flexibility in how they use the fittings.”

The result is a washroom purpose-made to not only compliment the most luxurious of hospitality settings in terms of style but also create a better experience for both the premises owner and the guest.

Brad’s passion for luxurious fixtures and fittings is particularly apparent through the selection of tactile, premium finishes available including flangeless polished steel, antiqu e brass, timeless gold and many more.

Fitzroy of London’s peerless expertise at the cutting edge of high-end accessible washroom design can be seen through their work in prestige properties such as The Assembly Hotel, Soho House, The Conduit Club and Flemings Hotel in London as well as Le Meridien Visconti Hotel, Rome, The Hoxton in Paris and many others.

The company’s ‘exclusivity meets inclusivity’ ethos means compliance and leading edge design expertise are combined to help hotel and venue owners create uncompromisingly premium washrooms in spaces with the most demanding of design challenges.

Led by Director Brad Culmer, a global influencer in accessible washroom design, the Fitzroy of London oversees the UK-based crafting of Fitzroy of London fittings in the UK. This gives Brad’s team complete control over the production process from initial design to completion.

No matter which approach is selected the partnership will bring the passion, knowledge and uncompromising design excellence, seen in Fitzroy of London washrooms within some of the most prestigious hotels across the world, to any luxury washroom project.

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He explained: “We love working on prestigious, exacting projects as we understand that every single detail counts in a premium hospitality setting. Ultimately, the end user expects the style, standards and experience they enjoy everywhere in a venue to extend to an accessible washroom. Our removable range of luxury products can meet this need while giving

How can hoteliers and hospitality professionals bring this standard of cutting edge washroom design and functionality to their venue?

Fitzroy of London’s renowned position at the cutting edge of washroom design can be used to create a sumptuous, accessible space in three ways: through the collated Fitzroy of London Core Collection, with the crafting of an exquisite customised product or through a washroom design partnership with the peerless Studio Fitzroy team.

EVENTS AND AWARDS NEWS Head Chef Paul Leonard

THE FOREST SIDE AWARDED AA INSPECTORS’ CHOICE RED STAR AWARD 2020-21 Lake District 4-star hotel and restaurant, The Forest Side is delighted to have been awarded the AA Inspectors’ Choice Red Star Award. As the AA’s most supreme accolade, the award is used to recognise hotels that stand out as the very best, regardless of size or style.

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Alasdair Elwick, General Manager at The Forest Side said, “We are all delighted with the recognition from the AA, this accolade means a lot to all of us. The team are all exceptional and have worked extremely hard over the past year in challenging circumstances, so to be rewarded is great news for all involved.”

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Since its 2016, the fairy-tale gothic restaurant and rooms have become a Cumbrian highlight. Each of the 20 bedrooms have been eloquently designed by James Mackie and offer a luxurious contemporary country feel, aptly complimented by the rugged surrounds and magic of the Lake District.

The restaurant, overseen by Head Chef Paul Leonard holds a Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes, these accolades are a true testimony to the team’s commitment as they strive to support local suppliers, grow their own produce and create dishes which are a true reflection of their surrounds.

Located in the heart of Grasmere, The Forest Side is surrounded by quintessential English gardens, complete with an expansive kitchen garden and wild wood forest. The array of outdoor pursuits and local sights available on its doorstep make the award-winning hotel and restaurant a natural choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the outdoors, cosy-up by log fires and indulge in exquisite food and wine and this latest award has firmly cemented The Forest Side as one of the UK’s finest hotels.

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CONNAUGHT BAR IN LONDON IS NAMED THE WORLD’S BEST BAR, SPONSORED

BY PERRIER, AS THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS LIST 2020 IS REVEALED Connaught Bar, London, ranks No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 and is also The Best Bar in Europe, sponsored by Perrier • The 2020 list features bars from 23 countries, with 11 new entries spread across Australia, Colombia, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand and UK • Drinks sector activist and educator Ashtin Berry is named the Roku Industry Icon • Alquímico, Cartagena, clinches Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award • Tayēr + Elementary, London, secures Disaronno Highest New Entry Award • Coa in Hong Kong takes Nikka Highest Climber Award • High Five, Tokyo, is named Heering Legend of The List • Kwānt, London, is awarded London Essence Best New Opening Award • Dante, New York, is The Best Bar in North America, sponsored by Asahi Super Dry • Atlas, Singapore, is The Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Rémy Martin • Maybe Sammy, Sydney, is The Best Bar in Australasia, sponsored by Torres Brandy • Zuma, Dubai, is The Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa, sponsored by Matusalem • Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires, is The Best Bar in South America, sponsored by iichiko Saiten

The list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020, sponsored by Perrier, was announced in an online awards ceremony on 5th November at 3pm UK time. During extensive consultations with industry figures, its Academy Chairs, bar owners, bartenders and partners, the 50 Best organisation

The 12th edition of the annual ranking features bars from 23 countries and sees London’s Connaught Bar clinch the No.1 spot and take home The World’s Best Bar and The Best Bar in Europe awards.

Under the masterful leadership of Agostino Perrone, the venue’s Director of Mixology, Connaught Bar stays true to its principles of presenting artful drinks with graceful service in an elegant setting. Designed by the late David Collins, the Cubist-inspired bar celebrated its 10th year in 2018 and is known for its unique Martini trolley, where bartenders give a personalised drinks experience to guests.

At No.2 is last year’s winner Dante, New York, which also takes The Best Bar in North America title, sponsored by Asahi Super Dry. Coming in at No.3 is The Clumsies, Athens, while Singapore’s Atlas lands at No.4 and is The Best Bar in Asia, sponsored by Rémy Martin.

“We at 50 Best hope that the announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 will act as a show of strength for the global bar community. It displays to the world that even in the face of the ever-shifting challenges and restrictions being thrown at them, bars are still doing everything that they can to continue to provide great hospitality experiences. As we move into the next stages of international recovery, it is vital to get the message out that bars are open for business and ready to receive guests safely and securely.”

Elisa Gregori, Perrier International Business Unit Director, says: “On behalf of Perrier – and as the leading partner of The World’s 50 Best Bars and 50 Best for Recovery – we feel proud of the strong collaboration, solidarity and funds we have raised together helping the heart of international bar community.

This year, we are particularly proud to show our appreciation to all the bars that have made the list during such a hard time. The pandemic has heavily impacted the entire hospitality industry and the situation remains shaped by uncertainty, yet the industry is adapting quickly and we believe it will return stronger after these difficult times.”

Mark Sansom, Content Editor for The World’s 50 Best Bars, says: “We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the venues on the 2020 list of The World’s 50 Best Bars. We are continually heartened by the industry’s resilience and positivity as countries continue to operate in varying degrees of recovery. Hats off to Connaught Bar, undoubtedly one of the finest cocktail bars of our time. The institution has earned a place on the list every year since 2010 and it has gradually grown in stature to become the world-beating bar it is today.

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Other special awards announced in the runup to the event on 5th November include Maybe Sammy, Sydney, winner of Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award; Galaxy Bar, Dubai, winner of Campari One To Watch Award; and Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni of Florería Atlántico, Buenos Aires, winner of Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award. The 51-100 list 2020, presented in association with Mancino Vermouth, was released the week before the virtual ceremony.

received widespread support for releasing a ranking that aims to bind the community even closer together and provide positive news for bars as they enter the next stage of recovery from the global pandemic.

“Ago Perrone and his team are dedicated to excellence and look at every element of the guest experience to choreograph a faultless service. The Martinis aren’t bad, either.”

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INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SB ARCHITECTS SELECTED TO DESIGN FIRST HYATT HOTEL IN CYPRUS

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Slated to Open in 2025, New Grand Hyatt Limassol Brings Ancient Myth into Modern Design

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SB Architects is returning to sun-soaked Cyprus, alongside design leaders EDSA and Rockwell Group, for the latest chapter in the island’s luxury refresh: the Grand Hyatt Limassol, the brand’s Cypriot debut, slated to open in 2025.

concept for the Grand Hyatt Limassol takes cues from the natural erosion of the Cypriot coastline, creating a dialogue between the contemporary built forms and the Mediterranean Sea. All guestrooms boast ample terraces and panoramic sea views.

SB Architects’ work in Cyprus began more than 20 years ago with the design of the Anassa Hotel & Spa, a luxury resort in the small town of Polis on the northwest end of Cyprus. Most recently, the firm completed the AMARA Hotel in Cyprus, a five-star resort set on a beachfront outside the seaside town of Limassol, where the firm purposefully leveraged a contemporary approach to hospitality that puts the visitor in touch with Cyprus – and its history – in an authentic way. According to Greek mythology, Cyprus is home to the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty who emerged from the sea at birth. The design

“Drawing on our client’s vision, we’ve designed a contemporary resort that celebrates Cypriot lifestyle and culture in balance with the island’s natural beauty,” said SB Architects Senior Vice President and Principal, Mark Sopp.

Designed to bring to life the legend and romance of Cyprus and to showcase the enchanting, wild beauty of the landscape, the 300-key Grand Hyatt Limassol is a fourhectare Mediterranean oasis where the indoors seamlessly merge with the natural outdoors, connecting the guest authentically to the locale.

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HARRISON SPINKS & THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY ANNOUNCE HOSPITALITY PARTNERSHIP Two British brands have announced a partnership, which launches this November, to offer hotel guests the best possible sleep experience.

“We imagined spaces in the landscape that will bring people together and mediate between nature and culture,” said Derek Gagne, EDSA Associate Principal. “By maintaining a holistic approach, we created a place where the connection between the gardens and the sea will be strengthened alongside the landscape’s growth and maturation.”

Mimicking the way sea meets sand, public spaces organically flow into each other.

The grand foyer blends seamlessly into the surrounding courtyard gardens, directing views out to the sea, and site paths are planned to allow guests to meander from land to shore. Designed to embrace a lush landscape, the resort features numerous outdoor terraces and flexible event spaces, including a rooftop bar and terrace. The landscape will highlight a native planting palette, in which species are chosen to gently sway in the sea breeze. Organic curves of the pool edges play with the clean, modern architectural lines, adding an interesting interplay of contrasting visuals.

Inspired by the natural grottos formed along the coastline, an indoor pool provides an immersive wellness experience. Additional amenities include a fitness center, event space, retail, a beach club, and a variety of rich dining experiences.

The Grand Hyatt Limassol sits as the jewel in the larger Zaria Resort, which will be comprised of serviced residential apartments and private villas.

Fifth generation luxury bedmaker Harrison Spinks and fourth generation pillow, duvet and mattress topper manufacturer The Fine Bedding Company are collaborating to offer hoteliers a full package so their guests benefit from complementary mattresses, duvets and pillows.

Each specialists in their own fields with a combined heritage of almost 300 years, the partnership brings together unrivalled expertise and gives hoteliers access to two mutually trusted brands, which both have sustainability and innovation at their core.

Emphasising the importance of the whole sleep package, the brands are urging the hospitality industry to place equal importance on everything that will affect their guests’ sleep experience, from mattresses to duvets, pillows, mattress protection and toppers.

Dedicated hospitality pages will be launching on each brand’s website to allow hoteliers to discover full sleep packages and products to make it easy to create the perfect sleep experience for their guests. Harrison Spinks and The Fine Bedding Company sales teams will also be able to offer recommendations to their respective customers to allow for more beneficial conversations around sleep experiences for guests.

in their own fields, with control over their own supply chain, keeping costs down and quality at an all-time high.”

Claire Watkin, Managing Director at The Fine Bedding Company continued: “We’re delighted to be working with Harrison Spinks. The alignment of our values meant that it was a perfect opportunity to collaborate. Our passion has always been providing a good night’s sleep and we believe that by partnering with Harrison Spinks we’re able to support hoteliers in offering that to their guests.”

Harrison Spinks is a market leader in sustainable innovation and has recently introduced its Cortec™ glue free spring system, which means mattresses can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their lifetime, resulting in zero mattresses being sent to landfill. While The Fine Bedding Company holds certified eco factory status and runs entirely on renewable energy, recycling 99% of its waste.

For more information please visit www.harrisonspinks.co.uk/hospitality and www.finebeddinghotels.co.uk.

Steve Truswell, Hospitality Sales Director at Harrison Spinks commented: “We’re proud to announce our new partnership with The Fine Bedding Company. Both brands are so alike in nature and values that working together was such a natural fit. The beauty of the partnership for hoteliers is that both brands are specialists

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FITZROVIA’S PALI HILL LAUNCH DELIVERY AND TAKEAWAY SERVICE JUST IN TIME FOR DIWALI FEASTING AND BEYOND Having just opened to critical acclaim in the heart of Fitzrovia, Pali Hill won’t let lockdown 2.0 deter their wealth of warm hospitality and community inspired by the city of Mumbai, offering an Indian banquet experience available for delivery until they are able to open their doors again. Inspired

by India’s diverse culinary heritage, the new takeaway and delivery menu offers an eclectic range of regional dishes taken directly from their restaurant menu and adapted to be enjoyed at home.

Launching today under the helm of Head Chef Avinash Shashidhara (previously River Café and Hibiscus), the menu offers both freshly prepared dishes and finish at home dishes that can be pre-ordered in advance or on the day.

Finish at home dishes include Marinated Lamb Cutlets; Tandoori Monkfish; and a Make your down Dosa kit with Chutney and Sambar, with especially created videos and recipe cards for perfect plates. For those in need of instant gratification, the rest of the menu arrives ready to be devoured straight away.

To celebrate this year’s festival of lights (14th November), a limited-edition Diwali celebration feasting menu is available to pre-order for the ultimate family spread, containing a spectacular Dhuniwala Whole Suffolk Lamb Shoulder with Navratan Pulao, a selection of signature breads and Kachumber as well as a Diwali terracotta candle to light in celebration. It’s the perfect order for families and friends to feast on in absence of usual festivities.

In keeping with the original Pali Hill menu, the takeaway offering features small plates such as their immensely popular Papadi Chaat; with roasted delica pumpkin, Hara Kebab; and Chicken Tikka. Big plates include the now famed Veal Chettinad; Palak Paneer and Lamb Biriyani. The canteen section of the menu offers traditional thalis, providing the perfect way to experience the taste of Pali Hill for those after a lighter meal. End on a sweet note with their ghee and saffron Carrot Halwa or an indulgent Chocolate Cake with an Indian twist.

Of transforming to delivery just a month post opening, head chef Avi had to say, “Pali Hill was inspired by neighbourly sharing and

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delivery of something to your door, or plates of comfort when you needed it most, so having the chance to be invited to your home is still as exciting for us, especially with Diwali on the horizon. Whether it’s the fragrance of a lamb biriyani as you lift off the lid, or one of our kits, we hope our offering brings you contentment until we can serve you in person again” A selection of carefully curated wines usually available on their restaurant menu, beers and cider are also available for delivery to add to your order.

Diwali lamb menu: Serves 4 at £120.

Orders via: reservations@palihill.co.uk, by phone on 020 8130 0101 or head to their website: palihill.co.uk Deliveroo – 3 mile radius

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STEVE SMITH LUXURY HOSPITALITY MAGAZINE SPEAKS WITH STEVE SMITH, HEAD CHEF AT FINE DINING RESTAURANT LATYMER AT PENNYHILL PARK, ABOUT HIS NEW ROLE AND ALL ABOUT THE DYNAMIC NEW MENU…

Have you always wanted to become a Chef?

Tell us about your journey into the industry.

I was initially interested in physics and biology more than cooking. I don’t remember at what point it became cooking, though.

I started working for Jean Christophe Novelli at Gordleton Mill in Hampshire - the restaurant and Jean Christophe were on

an upward curve at the time I was there.

Johnathon Meades named it restaurant of the year in The Times, Michelin awarded a star soon after, The Egon Ronay Guide and Good Food Guide were also full of praise and the restaurant did well. We had a small, successful team. Jean Christophe eventually left and moved to the Four Seasons opposite Hyde Park. I went on to Work at Gidliegh Park, Paul Heathcote’s restaurant in Longridge, and Rascasse in Leeds. I eventually took over at Gordleton Mill as my first Head Chef position.

Talk us through your new role at Latymer and what the menu entails

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It’s straightforward, Latymer is open five dinners and one lunch a week currently. We currently operate with a surprise six-course discovery menu, supplemented with a threecourse lunch menu.

What flavours and ingredients are your favourite to work with, and can we see this within any of the dishes in the menu?

I like using tart and acidic flavours within dishes to pronounce other flavour profiles.

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combinations which are harmonious is key to the success of a dish. Flavours that work are more important than being new.

What are some unique features/elements to the dishes?

Sea Buckthorn sparks the natural flavours in carrot and mussels, for example. Rhubarb loves the pepper profile in Nasturtium or grassiness of basil. They also help to cut the fattiness of dishes, giving them clarity and balance. Both are examples that could be on our menu.

Something that I feel makes the dishes on our menu stand out is the importance of seasonal, and therefore sustainable, produce that we base the menu around. The menu will change according to whichever ingredients are in season and available to use at any given time. This focus on showcasing the best nature is offering us at any given

moment is why the surprise menu is exactly that - a surprise!

Is it important, in your opinion, to create an experience with food?

Of course, it is. We want our customers to have had an experience that leaves a positive impression on them. One that leaves them happy and wanting to return.

In a few words, why should people come and try out the menu at Latymer?

It’s fabulous.

What is one of your favourite dishes on the menu, and why?

I don’t really have a favourite to be honest, they are all lovely.

Tell us how Covid-19 has impacted your new role

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It has affected every single way we operate. More so for the restaurant service.

Restaurant Manager Charlotte Beeson and Head Sommelier Aurele Istrate have done a fantastic in making sure our guests are put at ease and made to feel comfortable and safe.

Opening times have been revised to adhere to changes in government guidelines.

How important is seasonal produce as well as being creative with new flavours?

Buying ingredients at their prime is key to maximising flavour. Getting flavour

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MAG LAUNCHES OZONE GENERATOR PROVEN TO KILL COVID–19 One of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial laundry solutions, MAG Laundry Equipment, can now offer a generator that has been proven to kill the Covid–19 coronavirus.

In a ground-breaking study conducted by Nara Medical University, it was confirmed that ozone gas can effectively inactivate the virus up to 1 / 10,000 CT (cycle threshold).

In real conditions, it shows that Covid–19 can be inactivated on all surfaces and that ozone can be used in the sanitisation of all environments.

Putting the new discovery into the practise, the MAG Ozone Generator emits ozone through the air to sanitise surfaces and kill bacteria, microorganisms and viruses including Covid–19, while permanently eliminating unpleasant odours. Proven to eliminate SARS coronavirus, norovirus, E.coli, salmonella and more than 99% of harmful bacteria and viruses, ozone is recognised as the strongest and fastest method of destroying microorganisms.

With cycle times from 15 minutes to 72 hours, the generator is suitable for quick cleans and full air-regeneration projects and can be used across all business sectors.

Commenting on the new product, Mark Dennis, managing director of MAG Laundry Equipment said: “The ability to offer a product that has been proven to kill the Covid–19 coronavirus is a real triumph for us as a business. Now more than ever, it’s important that the Government and

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CULLODEN ESTATE & SPA, NORTHERN IRELAND, UNVEILS £750K SPA RENOVATION Northern Ireland’s leading 5-star property, the Culloden Estate & Spa, has completed a £750,000 renovation of its spa and wellness facilities.

The extensive investment from Hastings Hotels, which started in January, has seen part of The Spa at the Culloden redesigned with the introduction of both a new linear vitality pool which enables views of the garden through the floor to

businesses look at how people can return to work safely, protect jobs and keep the economy moving. The ozone generator could be a key part in that, with the ability to sterilize office spaces, hotel rooms or hospitality venues quickly and effectively.”

More information on MAG Laundry Equipment is available at https://maglaundryequipment.co.uk/.

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ceiling windows and a Tylarium, which is a combination of a sauna and steam room.

This heat experience operates at a lower temperature, with more humidity than a sauna, which gives a less intense heat, enabling a relaxing and all-round heat experience.

The wellness facilities have been upgraded with a new larger steam room, including a feature shower, an amenity at the forefront

of modern spa design, and the spacious pool which spans most of the ground floor, has had its associated plant updated and its finishes refreshed. There is a new couples treatment room and two additional bespoke pedicure treatment rooms. Externally, there is a new timber façade which helps to create a ‘Nordic’ spa look.

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Lisa Steele, General Manager of Culloden Estate & Spa said: “The Culloden Estate is renowned for providing the utmost in 5-star luxury, and located only six miles from Belfast, it is a true resort style spa. We are delighted to have further enhanced our offering with the completion of a renovation of the spa which is part of a continuous investment programme from Hastings Hotels. We have thoughtfully redesigned and refreshed the spa and wellness facilities and I am confident that this will further enhance our first-class guest experience. Now, more than ever, people need a sanctuary to relax, unwind and be pampered in and The Spa at Culloden is that perfect haven.”

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PROFILE

Sergey Men: MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MARKET GROUP AND CHEF PATRON AT Bisushima Sergey Men has over 20 years in the hospitality industry, his first sushi chef role was for Sumosan Group, a global chain of Japanese restaurants, quickly progressing to Master Sushi Chef. With a Postgraduate Finance degree and experience working in the Finance department for Sumosan him and his business partner Ruslan Ugarov founded a restaurant group focused on Seasonal British Cuisine and opened their first restaurant in May 2013.

Sergey has always been extremely passionate about food and therefore focused a lot on the kitchen side of the business. Pursuing his passion for quality and flavorsome food and always on the hunt for new ideas and techniques.

Sergey travelled to the most northern region of Spain, just an hour from Leon to meet José Gordón, head chef of renowned rural restaurant El Capricho Proprietor. Gordón is known for raising, aging and cooking his meat to the very highest standards and Sergey was inspired and shared his mutual respect and philosophy, which lead to an exciting new partnership. Together they created TMG’s restaurant, the first ever restaurant in the UK to exclusively serve the finest steak on earth.

Throughout his career, Sergey always had a special place in his heart for Japanese culture and cuisine. Gathering inspiration and ideas over four years while travelling across Japan in order to research, develop and form the unique concept for his new project and train with well-known Japanese chefs in Japan, South Korea and France mastering his skills in Japanese cuisine.

Sergey is known for his high quality produce and providing flavoursome Japanese dishes with a modern and unique twist. His new restaurant with business partner Ruslan Ugarov, Bisushima will place an emphasis on harmony between the guests, environment and the food. Harmony and balance are often described as fundamental principles that reveal the essence of Japanese philosophy within art, design and daily life.

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