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On the cover: One of four: Greenhouse, New York City. Photography by ADO; Andaz West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Photography by Mikiko Kikuyama; W Fort Lauderdale. Photography courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts; and Address, Dubai. Photography by Nicolas Dumont.
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W’s Anniversary 116
Wrigley Rooftops 194
Celebrating a decade of design innovation.
Sports lounging at its finest.
Cowboy Star 198
Platinum Circle 127
Where John Wayne and Frank Sinatra could saddle up for a steak.
Meet this year’s career achievement honorees.
Address 138 The Dubai launch of a new luxury chain.
ME Barcelona 144 Reaching new heights in the Catalonian capital.
Aman New Delhi 150
Afraa 202
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Multiple experiences for one restaurant and lounge.
Andaz West Hollywood 174
A lesson in restraint from Kerry Hill.
Breaking down barriers at the first stateside location of Hyatt’s new brand.
Heat 154
L20 178
Classing up a legendary Spring Break destination.
A winning collaboration for an upscale seafood restaurant.
Habita Monterrey 158 A Parisian architect’s first hotel in Mexico.
206 Ice Spa 214
Creating a warm refuge in Alaska.
Celebrity Solstice 216 A powerhouse team of designers raises the bar of cruise ship design.
174 Greenhouse 206 Partying responsibly in New York City.
Romeo Hotel 162 Translating location for a seaside hotel in Naples, Italy.
1OAK 210 A one of a kind nightclub.
Allerton 166 The transformation of a Chicago classic.
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Rizutto’s 182 Modernizing grandma’s home cooking in Connecticut.
Gitane 186 A restaurant that could make Mrs. Haversham feel at home.
T&T 190 Can Las Vegas redefine the tacos and tequila experience?
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Online TOC 12 From the Editor 16 Scene and Be Seen 22 Snapshots from Hospitality Design Summit.
News 33 Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp pens a book; Kor Hotel Group expands to Canada; California Pizza Kitchen’s new brand; Thompson Hotels in New York City; the winners of this year’s Earth-Minded Awards; and more...
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Miami Roundup 45 No signs of an economic slowdown for the beachtown.
Industry Insights 63
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Calendar 70 Designer Profile 75 Texture enthusiast Lori Weitzner.
To Market 81 Beautiful bathroom products.
To Market 93 Covering up in style.
To Market 101 Highlights from Cevisama.
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On Site 105 Branding guru Ross Klein discusses Denizen.
Back Space 336 Meet designer and philanthropist Trisha Wilson.
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HD Awards Look out for the announcement of this year’s winners and finalists.
Above: The dining room of Redwood Restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland.
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hospitality design summit Nearly 300 industry executives traveled to Duck Key, Florida, March 4-6 for the ninth annual Hospitality Design (HD) Summit . Hosted by HD magazine, the networking thinktank is meant to inspire and educate. Among thought-leaders presenting their viewpoints were Dartmouth professor Sydney Finkelstein on lessons from his book, Why Smart Executives Fail and What You Can Learn From Their Mistakes, and strategist Jill Hellman on The Art of the Advantage: 36 Strategies to Seize the Competitive Edge. www.hdsummit.com Top row, from left: Les Faulk, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Jill Cole, Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates. Second row, from left: Susan Cregg, SANDdesign; Aaron Mischel, Electric Mirror; Debra Cummings, SANDdesign; Jon Johnston, Electric Mirror; and Darci Sassen, Fabricut Contract; Joyce Romanoff, Maya Romanoff, and D.B. Kim, D.B. Kim Design. Third row, from left: Bob Harnach, Hunter Douglas Hospitality; Pam Parsons, Parsons & Company; and Dana Thompson, Moen; Martina and Steve Reisman, Neoteric Contract. Bottom row, from left: Amy Jakubowski, BBG-BBGM; John Cooper, Noble Investment Group; Natalie Staropoli, Restoration Hardware; Tammy Walker, the Stone Resource; Julia Monk, BBG-BBGM; and Anthony DiGuiseppe, DiGuiseppe Architecture + Interior Design.
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hospitality design summit Top row, from left: David Ashen, d-ash design; and Deborah Lloyd Forrest, Stephen Perkins, and Cliff Tuttle, ForrestPerkins. Second row, from left: John Nicolls, Strategic Hotels & Resorts; David Oswald, Exclusive Resorts; Michelle Finn, Hospitality Design Group; and Ron Kollar, Tishman Hotels Corp; Lee Blair, Durkan Hospitality, and Buddy McDowell, Design Directions International. Third row, from left: Jeffrey Beindorf and Billie Thorne, CMMI; and Trisha Poole, Design Poole, Inc.; Larry Traxler, Global Hyatt Corporation; Tracy Chevalier, Soho Myriad; and William Gullion, Global Hyatt Corporation. Bottom row, from left: Desiree Worsley, Shaw Hospitality Group; Kay Lang, Kay Lang + Associates; William Stinger, HOK; and Alicia Loo, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates; Katelin Thompson, Alger International, and Jerry Beale, Wynn Design and Development.
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BOOK NOOK: Sharp Insight After founding a hotel brand that set a new standard of luxury worldwide, Isadore Sharp is now sharing his inspiring story with Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy (Portfolio, May, 2009, $29.95). A child of immigrants with no background in the hotel business, Sharp intuitively knew that quality went beyond design and location. “Service, I’m convinced, is key,” he writes. “But we’re going to do it differently.
tso much better
Do it so it’s something we’ll be known for.” To create his service-focused model, he took cues from an unlikely source— McDonald’s. “I know what we’re selling, I’m
Designer Therese Virserius is developing a new fast-gourmet restaurant concept called Xie-Xie
talking about how we sell it,” he writes, and
for famed chef Angelo Sosa. “The concept is about merging high-end Asian food with a fast food
went on to create a corporate culture where
sandwich concept, while keeping all the ‘high-endness’ about it but at an affordable price point in a
the success of managers depended on the
non-intimidating setting,” says the designer, founder of her New York City firm.
success of their employees. “Your priority has
For Xie-Xie (pronounced shay-shay), which means “thank you” in Mandarin, Virserius used bold
to be, as far as possible, an environment and
architectural features and vibrant colors. The façade features a horizontal ribbed panel above the
a structure that gives your employees what
large front window that highlights the restaurant’s signage—the logo is imprinted on the lower third
they want.” Another must: he was a leader in
of the glass in a gradient pattern moving from intense repetition to dispersed.
offering the best amenities, from
Inside, white modern circular tables and stools sit under a deep purple and white wall consisting of alternating colored stripes on two planes that curve up and stretch across the ceiling.
shampoo and complimentary shoeshines, to top restaurants.
As a nod to the exterior, the logo is used graphically on the violet planes. Elsewhere, the counter is
As it is well known, his fresh approach
done in backlit purple acrylic topped with white Corian; wide plank walnut flooring stretches
paid off. More than 40 years later, his senior
throughout the small space; there’s a green accent wall; and in the back, a colorful art installation
staff averages 15 years of service (there’s an
made of signature fortune cookies cast in vibrant hues of chartreuse, violet, raspberry, and orange
appendix listing years with the company and
in high glass porcelain hangs on the wall. “It will very much become their trademark,” Virserius says
names and titles) and Four Seasons is
“The design is a fun playful setting where the guest will explore a new fresh approach to what food
known—and sets the luxury bar—for an
and design can be, which is very exciting to be part of.” www.theresevirseriusdesign.com
unique guest experience at every point of contact.
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Left, from top: A rendering of Loden Vancouver’s façade; California Pizza Kitchen’s latest concept—LA Food Show.
Canadian Chic
building envelope is compact and
Vancouver just got a bit more
thus the room proportions for
luxurious thanks to the Kor Hotel
both the public spaces as well as
Group’s Loden (the company’s
the guestrooms are very small,”
first Canadian venture). “Before
explains Booth. “We created an
the Loden, hotels in Vancouver
inviting, well-functioning space
fell into 3-Star categories—huge
through efficient space planning
convention, very traditional, or
and the integration of mirror and
ultra contemporary,” says Dorothy
other reflective surfaces.”
Greene, principal of BAMO, the
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with the hotel’s design. “We
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wanted to provide an urban
Good Show
retreat that would appeal to
For California Pizza Kitchen’s new
discerning travelers as well as
concept, LA Food Show, Oak
savvy locals. It is stylish and
Park, Illinois-based Aria Group
modern, but comfortable.”
Architects wanted to “reflect the
Situated at the edge of Coal
character of Los Angeles—the
Harbour, downtown Vancouver’s
glitz and glamour,” says Walter
premier neighborhood bounded by
Pancewicz, principal in charge of
waterways, mountains, and the
the project. “We wanted to portray
sea, the 14-story, 77-room hotel
the city’s energy and excitement
takes cues from its natural
similar to what one feels when
surroundings. Its curved glass,
going to a Hollywood show.” And it
stone, and copper façade is a nod
was in line with the company’s
to ocean waves. Inside, Voya
brief: a space with energy and
restaurant and the bar feature
movement, integrating the brand’s
rich woods, crystal chandeliers,
signature color red.
and an onyx marble fireplace with
In the two-story f lagship
dramatic, horizontal veins in
Beverly Hills location housed in
shades of chocolate and cream.
an early 20th century industrial
And upstairs, guestrooms boast
building, wood prevails—on the
f loor-to-ceiling windows, luxe
exposed beam ceiling, f loating
materials, and nature-inspired
rosewood
hues. A highlight? The bathrooms,
slatted
with a rich chocolate palette,
rosewood walls that highlight a
white marble, and radiant heat
glowing staircase. “The Bolivian
underfoot, which “adds literal
rosewood has an exotic quality
warmth,” says design principal
and was the perfect material to
Michael Booth.
bring a rich and lustrous sheen to
ceilings,
screens,
furniture,
and
curved
But the project did come
the backlit stair leading to the
with its challenges. “The overall
mezzanine dining,” Pancewicz
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news Right: A suite bedroom at the Hotel Pulitzer, Amsterdam.
says, adding that even though it is typically used as flooring, it adapted well to its new use. Elsewhere, pendant lights over seating and the bar create a warm atmosphere, and red is found on banquettes, ceiling panels, and commissioned abstract photographs of Los Angeles throughout. www.ariainc.com; www.lafoodshow.com
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After designing restaurant Cielo at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, the Blackstone Group tapped Bentel & Bentel for its newest venture, the Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam. “Our task was to provide a new aesthetic direction which took its cues from the historic context but also ref lected the progressive aspects of contemporary Dutch culture,” says Susan B. Nagle, one of the four principals of the Locust Valley, New York-based firm. The firm’s first Amsterdam project was no easy feat: it consisted of 25 17th- and 18th-century restored historic townhouses and loft buildings, many of which include split-level guestrooms, that surround an interior garden and overlook two canals. For the façade, the designers proposed a startling bronze and glass structure whose color
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news Each house dates from a different period, so the
Vermeer, Rembrandt, and others,” Nagle
hotel room bays change stylistically as one moves
explains. In the restaurant, the designers will
horizontally through the hotel,” she explains,
introduce a warm palette of wood and stone that
adding that the color and material palette keep a
mingles with highly reflective surfaces and large
level of consistency.
windows opening to the street and inner gardens.
Soon to be completed are the lobby and the restaurant. Full-height stone, bleached wood, and
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reflective surfaces at the ceiling will define the lobby. “These materials reproduce the features of the classic Dutch interior depicted in the work of
Right: A model room at the Cliffs Resort, Pismo Beach, California.
Room with a View For the renovation of the Cliffs Resort guestrooms in Pismo Beach, California, Rebecca Jones didn’t have to look far for inspiration. “It’s all about the view,” Jones says, founder of her namesake Baltimore, Maryland-based f irm. “It’s casual, laidback, comfortable.” For the 165 rooms (27 oceanfront suites) set to be completed in June, Jones used sand- and ocean-inspired hues, residential-inspired furnishings (fourposter bed, wall unit), leather, checkered carpet (wood floors for suites), and marble in the bathroom. “It’s a somewhat classic California design with contemporary elements,” Jones says, adding that it is a 5Star look on a 3-Star budget. “It’s really all about texture and subtleties—design doesn’t have to be all slick these days.” But what made the yearlong process even better, was the client, InterState Hotels & Resorts. “They let me do my thing—they were trusting the design to us,” she says. www.ihrco.com; www.rdjones.com
New York’s Finest Thompson Hotels has been busy in the Big Apple. In the past year and a half, the boutique hotel company has opened three New York City locations—6 Columbus in Columbus Circle, Guild Hall on Wall Street, and Thompson Lower East Side. For the latter (and the newest), owner Jason Pomeranc brought in Thompson veterans: New York City-based Jim Walrod in collaboration with architect Ed Rawlings, and Los Angeles-based Dodd Mitchell (initial guestroom design). The concept: “a place that was indigenous to the area, but had the design caliber of an international
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modern hotel,” says Walrod, who lives in the neighborhood. With that in mind, Walrod brought in influential local artists to create signature pieces for the 18-story, 141-room hotel: the third floor pool and lounge boasts a f ilmstrip image of Andy Warhol photolithographed onto the pool floor tile by Gerard Malanga, who worked closely with Warhol in his heydey; the second floor Chinese restaurant Shang (above) features a giant color field painting by artist Peter Halley; and in the guestrooms, black and white photographs by Lee Friedlander dot the room, with the centerpiece being an illuminated photo that acts as a headboard. “It was flattering,” says Walrod of working with the local talent. Elsewhere, raw materials
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Designers (ASID). The award was created to
Island Living in Corona del Mar, California.
RSP Architects as creative director...BBG-
honor projects and products that best
Judges for the product category were
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support the principles of sustainability and
Kirsten Childs of Croxton Collaborative
Ronda McCrea principals in the New York
environmental sensitivity in hospitality.
Architects; Clodagh of Clodagh Design; and
City office...Michael D. Linczyc was appointed
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judges for the project category. All judges are
Houston-based O’Neill Hill (OHA) changed its
the project category. (See HD’s March 2009
New York City-based. There was no award
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Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference, at
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miami madness Recession…what recession? Miami’s hotel development sizzles.
Mondrian South Beach
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
DETAILS Located in Biscayne Bay, it’s the
DETAILS For the 312-room hotel set to open
newest cutting-edge entry from Morgans Hotel
next month, W brought in a power team of
Group. Designed by Marcel Wanders (his first
designers: Toronto-based Yabu Pushelberg
U.S. hotel) as “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle,” the
(rooms); Anna Busta of Studio B Design in
interiors of the 335-room and residence hotel
Tappan, New York (public spaces); and New
mix fantasy and whimsy. Think chess piece-
York City firm Costas Kondylis and Partners
like white columns in the minimalist public
and John Nichols out of Coral Gables, Florida
spaces and graphic rugs and wallcoverings and
(architecture). Inside the modern, blue and
showers done in a mosaic of the sky in the lofty
white façade, guests enter a contemporary but
rooms. Plus there’s Agua spa with a mirrored
serene space. Throughout, a palette of gray,
Bisazza reception desk; a Jeffrey Beers-designed
brown, white, and black and textural materials
Epic
(wood, tile, marble) set the tone. In the lobby,
DETAILS The 411-room hotel—located on the
floor-to-ceiling screen panels create drama,
edge of the river in the city’s downtown area—
while in both the Italian trattoria and Mr.
is Kimpton’s first foray into the Miami market.
Chow restaurant the theatrical lighting
Throughout the interiors, Kimpton veteran
fixtures take centerstage. The color palette
Cheryl
contrasting
continues upstairs in the elegant guestrooms,
patterns, a warm, neutral color palette, and
which feature marble showers, modern
materials such as stone, glass, patinaed metals,
furnishings, and heady views.
Rowley
intertwined
warm woods, and ref ined textiles. The dramatic first floor lobby, with its 26-foot high
HIGHLIGHTS Nightspot the Wall (below),
ceilings, features a full-height backlit wall with
decked out in gold and black and lattice-like
vertical fins backing lounge seating, a white
walls and copper mesh walls, as well as the
onyx registration desk, a large multi-tiered
magical landscaped outdoor area, the Grove,
horn chandelier, and a 16-foot glass entry wall
done by Busta and conceptual garden artist
with a reflective pool that flows through the
Asia de Cuba, where the restaurant’s signature
space and cascades into a water feature outside
communal table stands under two oversized
by the river walk. Meanwhile, in guestrooms a
golden bells filled with crystal chandeliers; and
beige and brown palette prevails, beds feature
Sunset Lounge, a mix of the old and the new,
a natural woven abaca headboard, and a roman
with gold leaf wallpaper contrasting a herring-
shade is the only thing standing between the
bone floor, candelabras, and onyx stools.
Paula Hayes. www.wsouthbeachresidences.com
bedroom and bathtub. HIGHLIGHTS In true Morgans form, there HIGHLIGHTS The 13,750-square-foot wrap-
are multiple mystical outdoor living areas
around pool deck, which boasts a water feature
complete with lush gardens, oversized cabanas
wall clad in textured white polished river rock
(Sunset’s outdoor space on the bay (above) has
stone, two glass mosaic swimming pools,
ones wrapped in foliage), custom chandeliers,
cabanas and chaises done in blue and brown,
“kissing corners,” multiple pools, and even an
and Area 31 restaurant, where iron spherical
adult sandbox. But the true standout: the
chandeliers alternate between wood ceiling
indoor
beams. www.epicmiami.com
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Viceroy Miami at Icon Brickell
HIGHLIGHTS The Philippe Starck-designed
fans, natural fiber area rugs, and comfortable
DETAILS Rising 50 stories, the third install-
28,000-square-foot spa, the 15th-floor signature
furniture. Upstairs, the bright rooms feature
ment of Kor Group’s Viceroy brand (there’s
restaurant layered in geometric patterns, the
white wooden shuttered windows, black walnut
also one in Santa Monica and Palm Springs)
hotel’s 300-foot-long pool, and the rooftop pool
hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, stately
anchors Jorge Perez’s three-tower Icon Brick-
and Club 50, where indoor and outdoor
poster beds, and white lacquered dressers,
ell enclave. In contrast to Arquitectonica’s glass
lounging blurs with 12-foot handcarved sofas,
cabinetry, and desks. Texture comes in the
and steel building, Kelly Wearstler’s interiors
stone-veneer cocktail tables, blue latticework
form of raffia (on ceilings, chairs, headboard)
on walls and columns, and potted shrubbery.
and rooms feature one of four pops of color (on
But the must-see: urinals in the men’s bath-
walls, accents on linens, accent pillows):
room are set in front of f loor-to-ceiling
lavender, Tuscan ochre, coral, or green. “All of
windows. www.viceroymiami.com
this is very different for Miami hospitality, where most have to be hip and trendy rather
Betsy
than timeless,” says Pedersoli.
DETAILS No minimalism here. Instead, the Betsy has a fresh colonial feel set in a
HIGHLIGHTS The lobby’s wood-clad BLT
Floridian Georgian building (it once was the
Steak restaurant (the first Southern outpost of
Betsy Ross Hotel). “We had a memory of Out of
the New York City eatery) and the lobby’s blown-up images of children in Africa from U2’s concert series. www.thebetsyhotel.com
Eden Roc DETAILS After two years of renovations and $200 million, the Eden Roc, a Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa, re-emerged with a redesign of the original Resort Tower and the addition of a new 21-story Ocean Tower, totalling 631 guestrooms (including 82 ocean are “a blend of modern sophistication with a
view suites and 15 bi-level bungalow suites with
dash of exotic flair and timeless East Asian
views and floating staircases). Outside, gardens
accents,” she says. “The color palette is multi-
and waterfalls surround six infinity-edge pools,
layered with sumptuous tones, which offsets
while inside, Wilson Associates allowed the
the classic forms and organic f inishes—
“original character of the resort to remain,
antiqued mirror and brass, onyx stone, marble,
while introducing stylized elements to result in
and wood.” The lobby is decked out with a vin-
a new level of contemporary sophistication,” says Erin Nichols, interior designer for the
tage Louis XVI daybed done in ebony and gold ormolu, marble pieces, patterned marble floors,
Africa,” says designer Carmelina Santoro, who
firm’s New York City office. In Gia Italian
contemporary artwork, and brass and glass
worked on the new Desires hotel with
Kitchen & Wine Bar, dark woods are set off by
tiered chandeliers, while the 168 black and
Diamante Pedersoli. “But we wanted to keep it
a stamped tin relief ceiling painted in a creamy
white elegant guestrooms feature daybeds
related to the beach of Miami and the energy
butter-white and distressed cement walls. And
backed by an Asian-inspired mural, wooden
of it.” Original terrazzo floors stretch through-
the new understated Resort Tower rooms have
screens, and wallpapered and tasseled cabinets.
out the lobby, done with wooden plantation-
expansive water views, and feature a water-
style shutters, potted palm trees, colonial-style
inspired palette of blue and white.
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library with handpainted floral sliding panels,
such as a blue glass floor to the lobby Bleau Bar
an informal café named Café Carillon, and the
(“it gives the sensation of walking on water,”
Canyon Ranch Grill featuring wormwood
he says) with color-changing lighting that
veneer columns and an oversized lantern.
progresses from blue to red throughout the day. Upstairs, Wilson Associates employed a similar aesthetic in the guestrooms, blending “Miami’s glamorous golden era with stylish modern luxury,” says Margaret McMahon, managing director of the New York City office. And other
HIGHLIGHTS The lobby’s lounge with its
big designer names helped out: Gilles & Boissier
center elliptical bar surrounded by rosewood
designed Hakkasan, the sleek restaurant on the
columns and a 20-foot mural of a woman at the
fourth floor; and David Collins gave chef Scott
property in the 1950s. Next up: a spa, set to
Conant’s Scarpetta a nautical-inspired interior.
open this fall. boldnewedenroc.com
Next up: Blade Sushi will open around the pool area to round out the 11 restaurant offerings.
Canyon Ranch Miami Beach DETAILS For its first Florida development of its spa hotel—it integrates wellness and healthy travel—Canyon Ranch turned to the Rockwell Group. Throughout the three buildings
HIGHLIGHTS The lobby’s four-story hanging
situated on six acres of oceanfront property
mangrove-wood and agate sculpture (above).
(which includes condominiums, the hotel,
“It really gives the design of the property a bold
restaurants, as well as extensive spa facilities),
fluidity,” Sullivan says. www.canyonranch.com
the
designers
used
indigenous
natural
materials and handcrafted features “to provide
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
comfort and to encourage connections to the
DETAILS The 22-acre Morris Lapidus land-
landscape,” says Rockwell principal Shawn
mark recently re-opened after a massive
Sullivan. “We wanted the guests to be
renovation and expansion to the tune of
surrounded by an environment that reflects
$1 billion. Wanting to reinterpret the theatrical
the natural, relaxing atmosphere inside, and
social glamour that Lapidus achieved in 1955,
HIGHLIGHTS The 30,000-square-foot LIV
also that of the surrounding seascape outside.”
Jeffrey Beers infused materials such as blue-
nightclub by Seed Design (above). Luxurious
It starts in the lobby with a monolithic coral
glass mirrored panels, white marble, gold tile,
f inishes like golden velvet drapery, white
wall outfitted with linear bronze strips and
polished chrome, wenge wood, and theatrical
terrazzo, and snakeskin leather define the
glass
Michael
lighting features. “I wanted a composition that
space. But the showstoppers: the grand
Palladino’s photography. The 70,000-square-
encompassed signature elements, integrating
staircase activated by light, color, and
foot spa features a waterwall, an aquarium,
them with innovative new features,” says Beers,
movement, and the dome, which features
LED-starlit ceiling, teak and stone details in
who also handled the pool deck, restaurants
choreographed LED lighting. “In the spirit of
the locker rooms, and handcrafted mosaics (of
Vida, Gotham Steak, La Cote, and the coffee
Lapidus, we sought to create a space that is
seascapes and sunsets), while in guestrooms, a
shop and quick-service café. In the lobby, he
theatrical, glamorous, and makes everyone feel
natural palette is complemented by custom
preserved the black and white bowtie floor, the
like a star,” says Gonzalo Bustamante, who runs
nature-inspired artwork, teak and walnut
hotel’s signature staircase to nowhere, and the
the New York City firm with Vincent Celano.
furniture, and limestone floors. There’s also a
marble-fluted columns, and added elements
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tales from the unemployment line On the upside, there’s more time than ever to get in shape With the U.S. unemployment rate hitting
“The sentiment is designers are waiting
“In the past few years we already saw a
8.5 percent last month the reality is sinking
for the clients to have the ability to borrow
shift in the high-end, luxury, and boutique
in for many in our industry. We asked a few
credit again to start projects. The expectation
hotels hiring out their projects to residential
currently unemployed designers to share
is that renovation projects will be the
designers with a unique f lair, product
their thoughts on the state of business, how
largest sector since room occupancy is down.
designers, architects, and artists/craftsmen
the job hunt’s going, and what they’re doing
This is the time to take the rooms offline to
rather than the 4/5-Star hotel design
with all this newfound free time.
renovate. And those of us designers currently
companies. I mean sure, Yabu, Rockwell, will
out of work are looking forward to that
continue to lead in the industry, but as for
“Last fall I was back in London working
renovation push. Those of us out of work are a
others, the ones without a signature design
with the UK counterparts of our newly formed
talented, dedicated pool of designers just
aesthetic or taste, may not grow within the
American team, so I had not been in touch with
waiting on ‘things to pick up.’ We are out in
industry. I feel the large-scale ‘hotel factory’
the economy situations back here. And when I
the market simply because of the economy
companies will focus on the 4-Star or less
found out there would not be a job for my in
of the business and not due to lack of
category chain hotels, while unique design
New York City after Christmas, I didn’t feel
qualifications or performance.
f irms with something more to offer the
too worried. Well, it’s taking longer for every-
I am thankful for the Sunshine Chapter of
industry than typical FR fabrics, heavenly
thing to fall into place this time, so there are a
NEWH, of which I am a member. Through
beds, and nylon carpeting will capture the high
few activities keeping me positive, active, and
their monthly Sundowners I can stay in
end of the industry.
enthusiastic during this lull in my main career:
contact with designers and vendors alike.
I’m finding it much easier at this time to
• Keeping routine: like going to the gym
This gives me a chance to let them all know I
land my own projects, mostly in residential, and
and realizing I have more time to get fit than
am still available and keep an ear open
continue to develop my own business. Firms
ever before.
for opportunities. The vendors are great
are just not hiring at the moment, and when
connections to have. I have felt honored to have
the hospitality industry picks up, I think there
• Re-evaluating my skill set: learning
so many comments that they would let me
will be a smattering of designers in the
• Other creative hobbies: I’ve always been
know of openings, or ask me to forward my
industry, who have developed practices on their
a painter on the side; maybe by the time I’m 75
resume to them to pass on, and just hear that
own, who will be able to do the work of these
that will pay the bills.
they respect my design sense. In this market
larger firms for these hotels, giving the owners
InDesign and applying to take the NCIDQ.
• Exploring new unrelated interests (that
knowing you are respected helps to ease the
twice the amount of attention at half the fees.
I never had time for while working fulltime):
wait. And that is just what we feel it is, a
Just a prediction, and maybe a hope, but I’ve
I’m learning to cook/bake and I would like to
wait; that things will cycle up again. That
had some conversations with old clients who
learn a new language—definitely Spanish and
we may have to consider a position outside of
share the same thoughts as I do. They’ve
maybe Arabic.
our previous specialty, that we may not
developed relationships with designers who
• Remembering we are still very lucky for
consider a long-term investment, but one that
are going out on their own, and when it comes
everything we have even in a slow economy in
gains us different knowledge and experience. I
time to re-do those corridors, or a bank of
comparison to some parts of the world.
am researching other specialties of design.
suites, I think those small design LLCs and
Now is a good time to re-train ourselves
Also, I am studying for the LEED-NC test so
proprietorships will have just as much of a shot
from relying on the traditional career path into
that I may add another credit to my resume.
at them as the industry leaders. So with that
exploration of new, abstract opportunities,
Getting your qualifications out there is about
said, that’s what I’m hoping for, though for now
taking responsibility for our own creative
being just that much more marketable than the
I’m keeping busy with my own stuff, enjoying
growth, and helping each other out.
next designer.”
some down, non-corporate work time, and
Anika Johnson
Dawn Vojtush
Brooklyn, New York
Orlando, Florida
anxious to see what happens in the future.” Michael Moeller New York City
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“I was working at SBE until November
countless resumes, to only have a single phone
“I have been laid off three times in a year.
2008; our team was wrapping up the SLS Hotel
interview in four months made me start
Every time I have changed jobs I try to look at
in Los Angeles and we were busy working long
questioning what I want to do with my career.
what I have learned, and how I can grow from
days and weekends. There was speculation as
With few prospects in sight, I have turned
that experience. The easy thing to do is get
to what would come next for us in the design
my focus to my other talents and personal
discouraged, sleep in, and eat a lot of chocolate;
department. We all would think, ‘sure the
goals. I decided to go back to freelance drafting
but that’s not me. In DC, Maryland, and
economy is not great, but it seems distant, I
work with old employers. I have found that
Virginia, NEWH has a weekly lunch. When
couldn’t possibly be affected by it.’ Little did I
while the work is not always steady, it gives me
you’re working it is often hard to attend them,
know, and so quickly, that more than three
freedom. It affords me time to do things such
but it is a must when you are looking for a job.
quarters of the design team as well as many
as taking up snowboarding and enjoying more
I recently overheard a mother say to her cranky
others would be laid off in a short matter of
time outdoors. I have also tapped back into my
daughter, ‘You can choose to have a good day,
time, myself included. Initially the toughest
creative side starting a shop on Etsy to sell hair
or you can decide to have a bad day.’ That
part was acknowledging that the reality I had
clips that I make. I know now that whatever
really stuck with me. I am using the time while
grown accustomed to over the past eight
the current state of the economy, I will get
on hiatus to study for the LEED exam, go to
months would cease to exist. What started out
through this. It is only a matter of time before
museums, volunteer, and look for new jobs.
as a daily routine of searching through job
things start turning around again, but until it
Luckily, living in DC has its perks. The
postings on Craigslist, Archinect, and various
does, I will be living a life with far more
government projects keep people busy.
other interior design websites has now
personal satisfaction, which is worth more than
Although the hospitality work may not be vast
dwindled down to a few times a week at most.
any dollar amount on a steady paycheck.”
right now, doing work in other areas will help
The constant disappointment of opening up my
Michele Penner
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lori weitzner
designer profile By Jana Schiowitz
she’s got the look When a professor at Syracuse University told Lori Weitzner that she would not make it as a fine artist, but as a textile designer, she was determined to make that happen. “I was heartbroken, but it worked out well,” she says. Now, Weitzner’s passion for textiles lives through her many collections for the hospitality, commercial, and residential markets. A Scarsdale, New York native, Weitzner received a BFA in textile design in 1983 and her career immediately took off from there. Her first foray into the field was a collection for bedding company Fieldcrest. But after a creative dry spell at the company, Weitzner started her own studio and the designer moved to Italy to let her contemporary style blossom through designs for wallcoverings, bedding, and upholstery. “At the time, the market was so traditional in the U.S. that I went to Europe where I was told that my designs would be more accepted,” she says. And they were. Weitzner got the chance to work with such companies as Missoni and Boller Winkler and upon returning to the U.S. (she settled in New York City), several opportunities followed—she worked with designer Jack Lenor Larsen on a textile collection; collaborated with Frog Design on furnishings for Lufthansa Airlines; and had and still has work in museums around the world. She has also created f looring, tableware, and stationary products and hopes to one day write a book on emotional spaces. Weitzner believes that “design is interactive.” “If we do it right, design can awaken, enliven and engage all the senses,” she says. “What a great opportunity to inspire people.” Weitzner’s wallcovering, fabric, and trim collections show just how much her designs are evolving. Moon Shadow, a collection inspired by depth, distance, and time that plays with the notion of light and dark; and Enduit, a wallcovering made from flexible uncolored plaster sculpted on eco-friendly paper allowing designers to paint the covering using any color scheme they want, are the latest from her own studio. For her second Carnegie collection, she explores yarns and different weaves as well as hues that evoke nature. “Earth From Above, Sky from Below, honors how our world is seen from looking down and looking up,” she says. And for Samuel & Sons Passementerie, Weitzner (now launching her fourth collection) shows off a “come and play” feel using handblown glass fringes and gemstones for trim. “The biggest lesson I learned as trite as it sounds—follow my heart.”
Left, from top: Lori Weitzner; the designer’s inspiration board; and Passage, Celeste, Fields, and Cumulus patterns from the Earth from Above, Sky from Below collection from Carnegie for its new fabrics line Anthology.
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Textile Forward: Weitzner predicts more calming patterns and colors for the business traveler and more designs site-specific for the vacation traveler. “It is a hard world out there right now and when people travel they want to feel comforted as well as comfortable. People now feel when they do spend the money and time to go on holiday, they want to really feel they’re away. So textiles will be designed to be part of that concept.”
About Her: If Weitzner were not a textile designer, she would be a romantic novelist. Other things you might not know about the designer—she hates skiing, cries at soppy television commercials, and dreams of being President Obama’s “secretary of design”. New York State of Mind: The designer loves everything about New York City. “I love all the chaos and contrasts. It inspires me to create healing and calming products for a place so full of color and rhythms and people living at an insane pace.”
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Right, clockwise from top: Mood Shadow, a new wallcoverings collection; the Grassi ornaments from the Carnevale line from Samuel & Sons Passementerie; a detailed shot of Enduit, an uncolored plaster wallcovering; and Empress Beaded Fringe shown in rose quartz from the Dynasties collection.
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Robert Allen Contract is a major provider of coordinated fabric collections and finished products to hospitality, healthcare and corporate customers. The brand combines artful, inspirational designs with highly durable constructions that meet stringent contract industry standards. 800.333.3778 | robertallendesign.com
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bathroom products
to market By Jana Schiowitz
take me to the water 1. Bryan Ashley International presents its new casegood made of veneers and solids, an open grain, and handcrafted coco shell. Custom stainless steel hardware was added to the piece for extra detail. www.bryanashley.com 2. The Aquamax Square ceiling mounted showerhead from Deca is generously sized and provides an abundance of water streams. The showerhead consumes 2.5 gallons per minute. www.deca-us.com
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5. The Glass Series Tabletop Controller from INNCOM is a flexible and fully customizable sixpoint control, allowing guests to manage guestroom lighting, makeup room, privacy notification, and other guestroom components. The system has a touchscreen made from recyclable glass housed in ABS Plastic. www.inncom.com 6. Kontextßr adds color and modernism to the bathroom with new stylish curtain rings. Three styles are available: the Bamboo Series, Neon+Squared Series, and the Aura Series, shown here in onyx, gold dust, quicksilver, and chalk colors. www.kontextur.com 7. Manital has launched two new handles with luxurious material detail. Polaris, has leather in the middle of the handle grip, and Slim, designed by Paolo Pedrizzetti, gives off shine with Swarovski crystals set on its handle. www.manital.com 8. MTI Whirlpools’ Lydia tub is part of the Boutique collection of solid surface products. The modernlooking tub is offered in a white or biscuit natural matte, or gloss finish. www.mtiwhirlpools.com
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9. Climastar American Heating System launches the CR System Dual Kherr, a patented radiator and bathroom heater, which include an aromatherapy feature, FM radio tuner, and humidifier. Distributed by Barcelona Showroom New York, the bathroom heater has independent heating bars for warming towels and integrates an Energy Star-rated thermostat. barcelonashowroomnyc.com 10. Rohl uses wrought iron gates and stone artifacts as inspiration for Villa Romantica. Part of the ROHL Perrin & Rowe Bath Collection, the three-hole Traditional Country spout widespread lavatory faucet, shown here, was inspired by the Edwardian Era. www.rohlhome.com 11. Symmons Industries has expanded its premium line, now including a complete tub and shower system featuring the Symmons Temptrol‚ a pressurebalancing mixing valve for the Naru Suite and Oxford Suite, shown here. Inspired by Oxford, England’s architecture, the faucet named after the city has geometric lines and fits with contemporary and modern environments. www.symmons.com 12. Laufen’s Palomba collection designed by husband-and-wife duo Ludovica and Roberto Palomba is a sea-inspired line to furnish a bathroom suite. The bidet, shown here with a toilet, is reminiscent of a pebble polished by the tide. www.laufen.com
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15. Vanity Flair, a bath furniture line by the Furniture Guild offers a new line of bath storage options. The eco-friendly Avalon vanity in Plyboo is crafted from a sustainable wood that conserves energy and reduces waste. www.vanityflair.net 16. The design of Watermark Designs new Napa faucet takes cues from a wine bottle and is available in 35 bold finishes including pewter, bronze, copper, and chrome. www.watermark-designs.com
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17. Porcelanosa USA shows off European modern style with the Neox Vanity available in a 17-inch white lacquered or walnut countertop with optional storage. Also shown is the Neox Faucet, a chrome piece that complements the vanity with a curving shape. www.porcelanosa-usa.com 18. Sonia lets designers play with the new Versatile collection of build-your-own-bath consoles offered in several graphics and bold hues. Five finishes are available as well as different sizes to go along with the company’s countertops. www.sonia-sa.com
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19. Atlas Homewares’ Zanzibar line offers leather-wrapped bath accessories with a clean stitched edge. The collection is made of stainless steel and natural black or saddle leather. ww.atlashomewares.com 20. The new Sade Collection from Graff shows off a fluid body profile with sleek curves. Included in the line are widespread, wall-mounted handshowers, and single-hole options. www.graff-faucets.com 19
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fabric/coverings
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it’s a wrap 1. Dynasty from Appian Textiles is an Asian-inspired group of patterns made flexible enough for a lounge chair or a bed throw. Dynasty is part of the luxurious Elegance collection. www.appiantextiles.com 2. TEXSTYLE’s line showcases top-grain leather with a wax application, allowing the leather to age over time. The leather has a light clear coat added for surface protection and comes in both custom and stock colors. www.texstyledesign.com
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Cevisama, the international fair for architectural ceramic tile and bathroom products welcomed more than 82,000 attendees exploring more than 1,400 exhibitors. The show, which took place at the Feria Valencia in early February, showcased the latest trends in porcelain tile for walls, floors, and other applications. Show highlights included the Ceramic Tile Indi Industrial Design competition, the ASCER (the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association) press conference, and Trans/hitos, a space showing the architectural and decorative possibilities of ceramic tile. www.spaintiles.info 1. Azuvi becomes cosmopolitan with the Urban collection featuring an avant-garde look and trendy feel. The floor and wall colored-body porcelain tile line comes in eight colors—red, black, gold, cobalt, silver, bone, white, and cream.
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“Travel enlivens the senses. My Latitude collection for Hunter Douglas Hospitality captures visual and tactile nuances of global culture.” – Stacy
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Brand Master Ross Klein re-imagines a hotel for the world traveler guests whose opinions we gathered when
Brand Identity
planning this brand and who are feeling
As soon as Klein joined Hilton (“a wonderful
disconnected from the lifestyle segment.”
opportunity,” he says), the conceptualization of Denizen began. “We are an experience- and
Fashion Forward
hospitality-arts laboratory, working to come
Klein got to test hotels at an early age—his
up with signature elements and long-term
parents were big fans of road trips. On his desk,
directional capabilities for the guest for the
in fact, is a photo of him and his parents in
middle of the 21st century,” says Klein, noting
front of their 1965 GTO. “They must have made
that where some companies would outsource
an impression on me because I remember
the thinktank strategy part of creating a
detail differences between Holiday Inns and
brand, they decided to keep it in-house. “We
Howard Johnsons,” he says, who recalls being
look at best in class in several industries and we
Ross Klein doesn’t create spaces, he creates
excited to stay at a Holiday Inn because of the
all wear the hats of cultural anthropologists as
stages. “Essentially hotels are like theater—
pool, and liking the ice cream and clam
a global brand.”
curtains up and opening every night,” he says.
chowder and the “cool” light f ixtures at
And he and his team got feedback from
And since 2003, his experience-driven,
Howard Johnsons. “I was comp shopping at an
almost every outlet they had at their finger-
memorable atmospheres for Starwood Hotels
early age and I didn’t know it.”
tips—from advisory boards and industry experts to the various
departments of the
& Resorts have helped change the face of the
But Klein’s success stems from his unique
industry. In just five years—first as the chief
perspective from his retail background. “It
Hilton engine. “We didn’t design first,” he
marketing off icer of W and then as the
started out as a means to an end. I worked
explains, “we actually worked on what the
president of the Luxury Brands Group—he
three jobs—one in foodservice and two in retail
guest experience of the product would be, then
oversaw 69 Luxury Collection properties, 21 W
stores—to put myself through college and
came up with what the design would be to
Hotels, and 14 St. Regis properties in more
decided to stay with retail,” says the University
deliver that product.”
than 25 countries and six continents, and
of Florida graduate, who worked his way up to
The guest experience is hinted at right
helped develop the company’s newly launched
become the senior vice president, corporate
from the start with the name, Denizen, which
high-design, yet affordable brand Aloft. (For
marketing for Ralph Lauren and the Polo Jeans
literally means “resident of the world.” “Five
more on a decade of W, see page 116.)
Company (and an enthusiast of the industry).
studies were conducted to research and
Now, he’s taking on a new challenge. Less
So what were some lessons learned? “Both
develop the lifestyle brand name and logo,”
than a year ago, he left Starwood to become the
industries are environmental, experiential, and
explains Klein. “[It’s] based on the feedback
global head of the luxury and lifestyle brands
transactional, but the transactional timeframe
from more than 4,500 respondents from
at Hilton Hotels Corporation, heading up not
is different in retail—there’s a different sense of
around the world, including guests, loyalists,
only the review and strategic development of
immediacy and a great amount of unattended
talent, and industry insiders.”
the group’s luxury portfolio (Waldorf=Astoria,
service and seasonal refreshing,” he explains,
For the rest, Klein and his team identified
Waldorf=Astoria Collection, and Conrad Hotels
calling Ralph Lauren the greatest branding
four words to describe the brand—nomadic,
& Resorts), but also the creation of Denizen
person in the world. “In retail, the environments
social, smart, and collective—and invented five
Hotels, the company’s first foray into the
are designed to be theatrical, to reflect changing
imaginary guest profiles that they used as
lifestyle category, which launched last month.
backgrounds, and to feature that moment’s
touchpoints throughout the creation process
“Denizen Hotels are born modern and are
collection. In hospitality, the transaction is
(they come to life on the website). There’s the
smart in design, outlook, and urban anthropol-
based on the delivery of the experience. Guests
eco-innovator, who wants to feel socially
ogy,” the Florida native explains. “Our aim is to
don’t isolate one part of the experience, i.e.
responsible in consumer choices; the cultural
provide a product that is disruptive in the
check-in, or bedding, or view within their
cognoscente, who believes that beauty is not to
category—an ‘attitude antidote’ for those
rooms—it’s a sum of the parts.”
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Right: A rendering of Penthouse D, Denizen’s recovery lounge.
is “there is no wealth but life”; the self-realized maverick, who believes she is like no other; and the tech(nomad) who believes connectivity is key. “Our aim was to look at the space and hospitality in an entirely different way,” he says. “We’re in the middle of a high-tech world with rapid information transference and a different economic landscape, and the game-
More Thoughts from Klein
changing concept for Denizen is to go back to a lot of human elements and organic touchpoints versus slick and low-touch.” Guest choice prevails. Expect to see
On the secret to a successful hotel: Keeping guests engaged. “The best of what they love about the brand is there constantly, but there’s always something fresh to reengage them when they’re visiting us.”
innovative check-in experiences (custom check-in times anyone?) and in-room curated comfort, to communal style restaurant tables and high-tech rejuvenation zones. There’s
On branding: “There’s a difference between designing brands for design and designing brands for how they feel, and we definitely do the latter. Great packaging is not branding—great feeling is.”
Penthouse D, a recovery lounge for guests before or after checking in, or to deal with time-zone changes, which draws from the best that hotels and airlines offer. In the lobby, the Den or living room space spills into the restaurant/lounge, while a signature wall—a blend of technology and art, botanicals and audio visual—anchors the space. The Den’s
On working with designers: “The best design collaboration is just that—a true partnership. The key is making sure there’s a balance of brand expression with the designer’s signature style, versus hanging your entire brand on that expression. It’s sometimes a challenge getting both sets of priorities across, but in the end I can’t think of any experience greater than when both the designer/architect and your own design team has the eureka moment when you create something new that’s a signature for the brand.”
counterpoint is relaxation area Zen, “where the real recovery and wellness happens,” says Klein, adding that they are working with a
On design: “Hotels are essentially living, breathing organisms—not a Hollywood set—and they can’t be designed for the sake of design.”
sleep scientist to bring the Zen concept into guestrooms. And in the room (dubbed the Nest), the team placed high importance on a
On guests: “They will tell you everything you need to know if you have the humility to listen.”
well-executed task area and command center for business travel comfort. “From a design perspective, it’s a constant balance of where technology is discreet and where it’s overt,” he says, noting that a trend
On W: “The person behind my initial brush with the industry was very important. Barry Sternlicht is an amazing visionary and was a terrific mentor. It was a terrific challenge to take retail sensibility into hospitality, attaching a branding loyalty beyond reason as a consumer good.”
he and his team are paying attention to is “interactive isolationism,” where people travel with their technology and want to be around
On the industry: “It is certainly a business science, but the human connection is really an art and incredibly rewarding.”
other people, but not necessarily to have to interact. “A lot of the choices our guests are making are centered around how the
On relocating to the Washington, DC area: “The core of Denizen is being smart, and DC is all about being smart right now.”
technology works for them. No one wants a half
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Left: A rendering of the Den’s flower-filled signature wall.
juxtaposition than Dianna, or does sexy better than Charles,” he explains. Not to mention, he loved the fact that their backgrounds, travels, and experiences are representative of the eclectic language that he hopes will be Denizen. “We are not looking from a singular design point of view, but the best in class across the board. We have been partnering not only with world-class designers, but also have been informed by our own research and cultural anthropology from an aesthetic point of view— creating a mix of high and low and old and new and incorporating clues from all around the globe,” explains Klein, saying that they have looked at some great color stories from India, packaging from China. “Essentially, we are creating a new paradigm with how the developer-owner creates their Denizen Hotel from a kit of parts.” And he is not taking any chances on the design. Klein admits that before the launch announcement, some of the signature elements were embedded in other Hilton hotels to test guests’ reaction and functionality.
hour lesson on how to work their in-room
incorporate local artwork or materials.
technology, and yet people don’t want less
“There’s a tangible link to each local
technology while traveling than they have at
destination while speaking with a global voice
Perfect Timing
home—both for professional and personal
to the brand proposition,” Klein explains,
So what does Klein say to the naysayers who
entertainment. We’re looking at the balance
adding that he hopes Denizens will become
question Hilton’s timing of launching a lifestyle
of technology services and how they’re
favorite hangouts for locals. “We are really
brand? “We are acutely aware of today’s
encapsulated.” Enter E Den, the brand’s
looking at the project as an amalgamation of
market,” he says, adding that they are looking
technology service throughout the property
the best of local cultures rather than trying to
at locations in Abu Dhabi, Austin, Buenos
that can either be portable and part of the
export a single culture.”
Aires, Cancun, Istanbul, Beverly Hills,
room’s task area, or refer to the connectivity offered throughout.
Jerusalem, Las Vegas, London, Los Cabos,
Collective Soul
Miami, Montreal, Mumbai, New York City, and
Taking the word collective to heart, Klein
Panama City, among others. “Chris Nassetta
Sense of Place
brought in four leading designers to help flesh
[Hilton’s president and CEO who he calls a
Integrated technology aside, authenticity is
out the brand’s signature elements with his in-
visionary with his ability to balance science and
key—in experience and design. Klein says it will
house design team: David Rockwell, Clodagh,
intuition] believes it’s a very good time to invest
be a 65-35 percent split between signature
Dianna Wong, and Charles Allem. “No one
in intellectual capital, to look beyond the
brand elements and locally inspired additions.
creates theater and comfortable modernism
current state. We are very confident that the
For instance, epicurean programming may
like Rockwell, captures Zen with a modern
category is vital and vibrant and has a bright
take cues from the region, while the décor may
edge than Clodagh, is a better curator of art
future.” hd www.denizenhotels.com
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In 2001, Barry Sternlicht appeared on Charlie Rose’s PBS interview show to discuss his rise in the hotel world, and particularly the then-recent success of the W brand. “We wanted to make hotels fun again,” said Sternlicht, citing his attempts to target the younger traveler, his competition with Ian Schrager, and the company’s desire to “create an urban oasis” that would make the traveler an enthusiastic return guest. “A lot of people—some of the bigger hotel chains— think it’s a fad, a fading fad,” he said to Rose, Sternlicht’s wide smile suggesting that he couldn’t disagree more. But it’s unlikely that even he could have foreseen the blossoming of the brand today, some five years after he left Starwood to pursue other hospitality endeavors: • By 2012, the brand has plans in place to triple its global footprint: there are nearly 30 Ws today, with 50 expected by the end of 2010, 60 by 2012. • After branching out significantly in the U.S. over the past decade, efforts to create an international presence continue apace, from Istanbul to Hong Kong, Doha to Santiago. Not to mention Hoboken, New Jersey. • W Resorts, Starwood’s efforts to bring the urban oasis to “the wild,” follows its 2006 debut with projects in Vieques, Koh Samui, and Bali. • W’s residential/hotel mixed-use properties are heading for a handful of U.S. cities, including Hollywood, Dallas, and South Beach. • Aloft, a new brand spun from W, and “bringing urban cool to unexpected places,” has recently opened 10 properties in the U.S., with its first opening in Asia soon. Fading fad? Hardly. Through a heady combination of brains, chutzpah, imagination, and zeitgeist-tapping (and maybe a little bit of luck), Sternlicht had created a hotel concept that has managed in large measure to stay ahead of the trends while at the same time spawning a handful of competitors. (One of them, Hilton’s Denizen brand, has recently
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been announced by the company’s global head of luxury and lifestyle brands, Ross Klein, once president of Starwood Hotel and Resort’s Luxury Brand Group, and generally considered the second-only-to-Sternlicht guiding spirit of W; an interview with Klein appears on page 105.) The W concept had a younger, hipper guest in mind than the classic hotel was wont to attract. Lobbies, once largely passage routes from front desk to guestroom, became party spots, luring city dwellers and travelers alike to their throbbing, attractive spaces. Fresh terminology—gyms became “sweat,” the concierge became “whatever/whenever”—raised the hip quotient. And each hotel became its own retail store as W-branded products brought the hotel into the guest’s home experience. “W has always served as Starwood’s innovation lab,” says Simon Turner, president, global development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. “It spawned a myriad of concepts that have been adopted by other Starwood brands and the industry at large, from signature scents, designer minibar amenities, and branded CDs.” But from the very first, it was design that was front and center. Seizing on the public’s growing sense of style and visual cool, Sternlicht hired David Rockwell to fashion its inaugural entry into the field, W New York in Midtown, followed by W Union Square on 17th Street. (The W New York’s guestrooms and suites just got an overhaul by BBG-BBGM.) Rockwell, who is currently updating the downtown property, as well as putting the finishing touches on W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island, recalls the early days of the brand: “I feel we were in the right place at the right time,” he says, “and it was an amazing place to be. This was luxury wedded with hip, luxury that was comfortable and not intimidating.” Rockwell was and is impressed with the way the brand “gives designers a lot of permission; they always want their designers to bring fresh ideas. Like us, they like looking forward.”
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Clockwise from top left: A rendering of the exterior of W Fort Lauderdale, by Adache Architects; a rendering of the Clodaghdesigned lobby Living Room of the W Fort Lauderdale; the pool area (what W calls Wet) on the 76th floor of the W Hong Kong, designed by Glamorous Co. and g+a (Nicholas Graham + Associates); the terrace of W New York’s Extreme Wow Suite, re-designed by BBG-BBGM after an original design by Rockwell Group.
W’s winning ways We asked a number of W designers to offer their thoughts on working with the brand “When W came to ICRAVE in 2006, they awarded us the Atlanta-Midtown project specifically because we had never designed a hotel before. They recognized our success in reinvention and our ability to take existing brands to the next level. It was the perfect client/designer match. Over the years W has become an iconic brand in the hotel industry They recognize the importance of cutting-edge design and the positive effect that design has on the overall guest experience. We have since gone on to collaborate with W on two VIP Lounges for Fashion Week and the destination bar, Chandelier Room at the W Hoboken.” Siobhan Barry, partner, ICRAVE “The vision for the W brand has completely changed the hospitality trends and scene worldwide by giving the hotels a new meaning of design. They have created new standards for all companies to learn and model themselves after.” Ilan Waisbrod, president, Studio Gaia, W Seoul, W Mexico City “Designing the W Scottsdale was a design experience like no other. Being able to create unique spaces, using the latest in design and fabric selections was exciting and challenging. My goal was to combine exotic textures and colors, all within an environmentally friendly atmosphere—which Starwood thrives on with its unique W brand.” Carlos Castroparedes, Castroparedes International Inc. “I attended the birthday party for the first W on Lexington Avenue and instantly got the zeitgeist of what they had created. I made a wish right then to design a W, and it came true a few years ago when we were asked to design the largest W to date on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. We have pulled out all the stops to create a necklace of experiences that will enliven every aspect of the guest experience. Congratulations, W, on your 10th birthday!” Clodagh, Clodagh Design “We had always wanted to do a hotel, so we were thrilled when we were asked to freshen the W Westwood. It was just the kind of aspirational, lifestyle brand that matches what we do at our firm. W is all about design. That’s what I’m all about, that’s what our firm is all about. I told the W people that they should think of all of their hotels as children—there should be a common thread, but each should be defined by location, demographic, architecture, and so on. The experience of doing several Ws has been wonderful. We’ve grown together. “ Thom Filicia, Thom Filicia Inc., W Atlanta-Buckhead, W Hollywood
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Did he have any idea that those early hotels would spawn dozens more? “No idea at all,” he says. “If I had, I would have negotiated a different proposal.” Over the years, W followed the Rockwell hire with a veritable who’s who of designers and architects: Jean Nouvel, Yabu Pushelberg, Studio Gaia, Clodagh, Charles Gwathmey, Tony Chi, Thom Filicia, ICRAVE, Carlos Castroparedes. And that mission has never wavered. According to Turner, “W’s distinct design plays a critical role in bringing the brand’s unique positioning to life. Design is one of the reasons consumers want to stay at W, and it is a critical part of what keeps them coming back. Strong guest loyalty enables us to drive marketleading occupancy and rate.” W’s most recent executive hire is Eva Ziegler, global brand leader for W Hotels Worldwide. The Vienna-born Ziegler comes to W from the Starwood brand Le Meridien. She brings a passionate zeal to her new job, and is particularly enthusiastic at the brand’s projected international footprint. “In hotels,” she says, “distribution across the world makes the brand strong.” W is nothing if not brand-conscious. In addition to Ziegler, W and other Starwood holdings are overseen by Phil McAveety, executive vice president and executive
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Opposite page, from top: An Ocean Haven room at the W Retreat & Spa-Maldives, designed by eco-id, Ed Poole, and W Design; the bar and lounge area of W Scottsdale, designed by Carlos Castroparedes and Remedios Siembieda. Above: W Atlanta-Midtown’s dramatic lobby, designed by ICRAVE.
brand officer; and Mike Tiedy, senior vice president brand design and innovation. Says McAveety, “W began as a New York City phenomenon, but over the years it has needed to adapt to different markets. The functional lobby, creating a space for entertaining and being seen, has been copied a lot. Now we need to adapt it to different markets, driven mainly by a distinctive design direction.” “We want to use a myriad of designers,” says Tiedy, “to help establish the storyline of each property. Every one has to be unique. No cookie cutters allowed.” Looking forward, Ziegler hopes to continue W’s partnerships with the fashion world, an initiative launched when W created a VIP Backstage Lounge for New York Fashion Week. “W’s ‘passion points’ are music and entertainment and fashion and design,” she says. “We have developed entertainment and music alliances in London and Hollywood, and I want to bring fashion into products, marketing, and services. I want to find a fashion consultant to link our hotels with events and to develop a fashion point-of-view for our properties.” While W’s ambitious plans might seem at odds with an economy that is, to put it mildly, less than robust, Ziegler points out that the projects with scheduled openings were initiated some five years ago. “It’s not just all of a sudden we decided to go global,” she says. “There is so much investment in these properties that it makes no sense to stop. And we have proof of past success.” Adds Turner: “We succeed by working with the right partners on the right properties in the right places. W’s critical mass, global footprint, and growth momentum put the brand at a distinct competitive advantage and positions it for success now, during the recovery and beyond.” “W’s target audience will always be the aspirational market,” adds Ziegler. “Those who are the trend seekers and the trend setters. They want the latest, the coolest, the hottest, the newest.” Whether that remains true by 2012 is something the entire hospitality industry will be watching with interest. And if history is prologue, the W brand is likely to make this unfolding story well worth our attention. hd www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels
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Clockwise, from above: The center bar at Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Horseshoe Hammond casino in Hammond, Indiana; Emerilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf Coast Fish House, Gulfport, Mississippi; and Senses Spa at the IP Casino Resort & Spa, Biloxi.
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James Looney Founder and President Looney & Associates Dallas and Chicago The creative head of more than 425 hospitality projects in the U.S., the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Asia, Jim Looney was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and educated at the University of Mississippi and the University of Arkansas. It was during an interview with a local Mississippi architect, Fay Jones, for a college paper (Looney was originally a history and English major) that he first thought seriously about a career in architecture. “I’ve been seeing the world in a different way ever since,” he says. Trained in hospitality at the legendary Wilson Associates he started his own firm in 1995, and since then has created hotels and resorts that exemplify creativity, impeccable taste, and innovative style. His clients include Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, Hyatt, Westin, and Sheraton. “Each day in this industry,” says Looney, “regardless of our roles, we are privileged to work with bright, highly motivated, and creative individuals. ‘Average’ and ‘ordinary’ are not in the vocabulary of our colleagues. When people in other fields get a glimpse into our world, they are astounded at not only the pure pleasure we derive in creating spaces that delight others, but also the lasting bonds we form.” www.looney-associates.com
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Pierre-Yves Rochon PYR Design Paris and Chicago Born in France’s Brittany region, PierreYves Rochon traveled widely as a child, soaking in international culture and opening his eyes to a wide range of influences, cultures, and art forms. Music intrigued him, as did filmmaking. But it was the world of interior design that happily proved the most seductive. Rochon worked for several designers, largely creating offices and banks, before launching his own firm in 1979, swiftly gaining a reputation for some of the most luxurious properties on earth. “Ever since I was asked to renovate the Chateau Les Crayeres in Reims, I have been captivated by luxury hospitality,” he says. “Each hotel has its own life—new or old, the location, the owner, and the guests—I help reveal this. I love to create hotel rooms that are retreats for the busy traveler. The guest needs to feel that he or she is somewhere that feels like home but is also a special indulgence away from home. “Luxury can be summarized in three words: quality, truth, and simplicity. My greatest rewards are a happy owner and operator. And an enchanted guest.” www.pyr-design.com
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Clockwise from top: The living wall at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas; dining at Le Pré Catalan in Paris; a suite sitting area at the Grand Hotel du Lac in Lake Geneva, Switzerland; and Hotel Keppler’s lobby. Opposite page: A guestroom at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V.
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Manfred Steinfeld Humanitarian Award Stephen A. Wynn Chairman and CEO Wynn Resorts, Limited A legend in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and international hospitality, Steve Wynn has enjoyed a 42-year career as a hotelier and developer from his first job at the Frontier Hotel, through the transformation of the Golden Nugget. From ordinary to first-class, to his current holdings that include Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau, and Encore, he has embodied the spirit of entrepreneurship, leadership, and boldness that has led to not only impressive success, but also admiration. By raising the bar for the city’s design, style, and service, Wynn helped transform Las Vegas into one of the world’s most desired destinations. Not surprisingly, he was cited by Time magazine in 2006 as one of the World’s 100 Most Influential People. But Wynn’s reach extends far beyond the sites where his hotels stand. His philanthropy and humanitarian endeavors extend to his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, where he has served on the Board of Trustees; an advisory board position at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC; an award for Global Vision and Philanthropy from the Order of the Sons of Italy; honorary doctorates from the Culinary Institute of America; a seat on the Board of Trustees for the JFK Center for the Performing Arts; the creation of the Golden Nugget Scholarship Fund to help worthy Nevada students pay for college; and a member of the International Advisory Council for the Moran Eye Center. For his generosity, civic spirit, and bountiful good will, we honor Steve Wynn with the 2009 Manfred Steinfeld Humanitarian Award. www.wynnresorts.com
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The Dubai debut of a luxury chain
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It’s pretty certain that when a building in Dubai simply
hotel needed lavish interiors to match, so Emaar turned
refers to itself as “the Address,” it will have somewhat of
to local firm WA International.
an ego—and rightfully so. After all, this luxurious hybrid
“Aware of Dubai’s existing beautifully themed Arabic
of hotel and residences is the first and flagship property
Hotels and numerous internationally styled corporate
of Emaar Hospitality Group’s new 5-Star hotel brand,
hotels, a new product was desired,” says WA’s design
Address Hotels + Resorts, and at 63 stories high, it is the
director Claire Craig. “The Address would cater to the
second tallest building in downtown Burj Dubai. Not only
business guest, the long-term resident, and the leisure
that, but it also calls the world’s tallest tower, the Burj
traveler. The style envisioned therefore, was corporate
Dubai, its neighbor. With such a location and name, the
and luxurious with regional flair.”
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Opposite page: The post-modern architectural faรงade of the Address. Left: Sculptures, including this nautilus-inspired freeform by Stephen Berlino, provide points of interest in the Risala lobby lounge. Above: The striking lobby.
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The designers used a palette inspired by the
pieces by artists from all over the world add striking
landscape of the Gulf, from the Hajjar Mountains and
additions to the décor—from UK artist Amanda
desert dunes to the Arabian Sea. In the grand lobby,
Brisbane’s three-ton lobby sculpture “Magareus”
subtle blue lighting sets the tone upon entry, and
made up of more than 300 conch shells and Stephen
meandering clusters of seating areas replete with natural
Berlino’s freeform sculpture “La Concha” inspired by
materials (wood, marble, rough stone) offer a welcome
the nautilus seashell.
that is chic and homey. Meanwhile, curtains made of
The Address boasts a host of varied restaurants, each
553,000 Bohemian cut crystals sparkle throughout and
with a different design story. On the ground floor, the
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open-plan Fazaris features bronze beaded curtains, a
bedrooms and living rooms in suites, headboards, and
colored glass backdrop, and an array of amber glass
accent walls.
fragments, backlit and suspended from the ceiling.
But what sets WA International’s design apart from
Hukama, the Eastern specialty restaurant is shrouded in
other hotels in the city is the firm’s expert use of dramatic
dark St. Laurent marble and polished Zebrano wood. The
lighting in every space—from the double-volume lobby to
pièce de résistance, and an adored nightspot among
the two-level spa outf itted in natural stone and
Dubai’s cognoscenti is Neos, the 63rd floor bar, where
handcarved woods. In fact, the designers used more than
sweeping views of the city are framed by black marble
500,000 crystal beads, glass shards, and glass droplets for
floors, columns done in bands of mirror polished stainless
more than 200 custom-designed chandeliers that were
steel, and a sultry color palette.
handcrafted in the Czech Republic. “Every designer
Opulent hues (red, orange, beige, and black) continue
knows lighting is probably the most important part of a
in the 196 guestrooms, which boast dark curved wood
beautifully designed interior,” Craig says. “Numerous
paneling, oversized furnishings, and marble bathrooms,
sketches, glass samples, and prototypes were produced
some only separated from the bedroom by a screen. The
prior to final fabrication.” hd
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Above: Lattice work climbs up massive headboards in a Club Grand Room. Opposite page, from top: A typical Premier Room, which accounts for 85 of the guestrooms; natural stone and handcarved woods define the sensual spa.
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*Designers did not provide sourcing for furnishings shown.
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By Tara Mastrelli Photography courtesy of ME Barcelona
such great heights ME Barcelona reaches for the sky
“Barcelona is 100 percent the inspiration,” says renowned French architect Dominique Perrault of his design for the new 390-foot building that houses ME Barcelona. Since the Catalonian capital’s skyline was mostly one level, Perrault created a stacked design of two rectangular pieces—the grounded piece reaches up level to the skyline, while the extended piece gives the illusion that the building is moving up the sky. “The cantilever on top serves as a symbol for modernity; for communication and technology,” says Perrault. “I was trying to pay homage to Barcelona while at the same time being contemporary.”
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This photo: The dramatic lobby at ME Barcelona. Opposite page: The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stacked design reaches past the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing skyline.
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Above: A view into the rainbow glass-paneled SKY Food Bar. Opposite page, top: The elegant black-clad space, located on the sixth floor, is the first Angels & Kings location outside the U.S. Complete with terrace and swimming pool, the European offshoot is miles from its divebar New York City roots, though its signature celebrity mug shots do still cover the walls. Opposite page, bottom: The glowing white concierge desk.
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Once inside the 37-f loor hotel the contemporary design continues with interiors by local firm Corada Figueras Arquitectos. “The most challenging part was how to work in consonance with such a strong architecture but at the time achieve a high level comfort,” says principal Virginia Figueras, noting that working hand-in-hand with Perrault was at the same time a challenging and enriching process. The ground floor lobby/lounge is divided into three main areas: one an all black lounge, the next stark white, complete with a glowing white reception desk, and the third, which is the SKY Food Bar, features a rainbow palette of floor-to-ceiling glass panels. “The result is a very f lexible and f luid space,” says Figueras. “The transparency of the glass allows the perception of unity of space, yet the different colors on their own or superimposed play with lights and reflections.” To both warm up the sleek design and control sound reverb, Figueras used tinted cement on the floors, covered the walls in natural felt, and used a microperforated ceiling. And throughout the 259 guestrooms, the designer continued to both play with transparency and reflections,
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and warm up the space with natural materials. “The main idea in the design of the bedrooms was to use the reflections inside/outside,” says Figueras, “that is to try and get the fantastic views of Barcelona right inside the room and through to the bathroom.” And to contrast glass and mirror reflections as well as the shiny, white floors, Figueras selected a brightly colored area rug handmade in Nepal, a lacquered red desk, and a bed upholstered in dark violet velvet. And Figueras wasn’t the only one who loved to play with reflections and light. Perrault says his favorite part of the building is the mirrored exterior. “The reflection of the light is constantly changing and gives a feel of uniqueness to each moment. The way the sun, the moon, and the lights of the city bounce off the property is always new.” hd www.perraultarchitecte.com; www.me-barcelona.com
Above, from left: Pops of red break up the white guestroom; a brightly colored rug handmade in Nepal works in tandem with natural upholstery and wood to warm up reflective surfaces.
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ME Barcelona Barcelona Owner Sol Meliรก Architecture Firm Dominique Perrault, France Development and Construction Salazar Navarro Architecture Studio, Barcelona Interior Design Corada Figueras Arquitectos GUESTROOM Bin Kartell Telephones Jabob Jansen Bedside Lights Flos Desk Light Pedraza Bed Eggs Lights Designed by Virginia Figueras for Transforma Lamp Flos Headboard/Bedside Table/Red Desk Special fabrication by Viccarbe Desk Chair Charles & Ray Eames REF DAW, Viccarbe Chaise Lounge Special fabrication by Viccarbe SUITE Lighting Flos Lamps and Table Lighting Artemide Central Table and Red Cupboard Special fabrication by Viccarbe Sofa Bed and Sofa Chairs Flex Form
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The New Delhi Aman is the group’s 20th resort and the
In contrast to the ornate excess of India’s heritage
first to be located in new buildings at the heart of a major
hotels, which have adapted or recreated maharajas’
metropolis. Singapore-based architect Kerry Hill has
palaces, the Aman limits ornament to the perforated
designed six Amans, with four more on the boards, so he
screens (jalis) that cover the terraces and window
has had plenty of practice in finding ways to express the
openings of the two multi-story blocks. Traditionally they
serenity and luxurious minimalism for which the group is
were made of wood or stone; here, they are fabricated
best known. As local architects struggle to infuse
from glass-reinforced concrete to block heat and glare,
modernism with elements from their rich historical
and cast dappled patterns of light and shade.
legacy, Hill, a native Australian, along with his project
Walls and f loors throughout the public spaces—
team have created a model for the Indian capital.
which include a three-story restaurant, a snug tapas bar
“Spending time in another culture makes one aware of
in the basement, a casual dining room, and a spa, library,
both the similarities and the differences,” says Hill. “We
and bar that flank the sunken pool—are clad in two soft-
reference past building traditions through suggestion and
toned local stones, in rough or polished finishes. A
association rather than replication.”
welcoming sculpture of Ganesh (the elephant god that
suite simplicity Kerry Hill’s latest Aman creation By Michael Webb Photography courtesy of Amanresorts
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Opposite page, from left: A tranquil reflecting pool captures the cool serenity of the architecture; perforated screens of glassreinforced concrete block heat and glare. Above: The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palette is monochromatic and spare, as seen in the restaurant.
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Above: Fourteen of the rooms are Lodhi Pool Suites, which feature a private plunge pool. Right: A spa treatment room. Opposite page: Dark wood in a guestroom provides respite from the Delhi sun.
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Aman New Delhi New Delhi, India Owner Amanresorts Architecture and Interior Design Firm Kerry Hill Architects, Singapore
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brings good luck) stands under the lofty porte cochere, and a few carvings provide accents, as do the marigolds that are laid out every morning as offerings. Otherwise the palette is monochromatic and the walls are bare, giving public areas and guest suites the Zen purity of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spa. The two blocks contain 67 spacious but simple suites, some with shady terraces and private plunge pools. Walls are paneled in the same dark-toned wood that is employed for the custom-designed furnishings and countertops. Elsewhere, this restraint might seem oppressive, but not in the noisy turmoil of Delhi, where a calm oasis is always welcome, especially during the heat of summer. hd www.kerryhillarchitects.com; www.amanresorts.com
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By Tara Mastrelli Photography courtesy of Havasu Hotel Partners, LLC
Though over-the-top images of party boats, spring
together model room, you’re going to get total disrespect,”
breakers, and Girls Gone Wild may have scared other
adds Downes, “but we know that if we give them a good
hotel owners and designers away from Lake Havasu,
room they may treat it better.”
Arizona, Brett Miller and Graham Downes saw potential.
The duo set up shop alongside the London Bridge on
“The lake is filled with boats—the inexpensive ones are in
the shores of the lake, turning a rundown inn into HEAT,
the hundred thousands—and we thought this town is
a sleek space that is years ahead of the surrounding
ready for something nicer, better,” says Miller, president
accommodations. “The name really captures the spirit of
of
the city,” says Miller. “It’s hot, the entertainment’s hot,
development
company
EatDrinkSleep,
who
collaborated with architect Downes previously on
the boats are hot and fast and sleek.”
Tower23, the first lifestyle boutique hotel in San Diego’s
And the hotel is hot. White-hot interiors dominate,
Pacific Beach. “I would say that with a regular slapped-
with millwork echoing the streamlined look of a party
feel the heat Classing up the party in Havasu
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boat. The 25 guestrooms feature contemporary custom furniture, cocktail bars, and private balconies. Designed to promote “a lot of commingling,” only a translucent drape separates the glass-enclosed shower and Jacuzzi from the bed area, and another drape separates the living room and balcony. “There are four components, but there’s visibility all the way through,” says Downes, founder of his San Diego-based namesake firm. In the Inferno Suites (there are six), commingling is taken to a new level with oversized party showers, featuring a center pole and dual heads, while private cabanas and patio daybeds promote lounging at the 4,000-square-foot outdoor bar and lounge deck. “It’s like a little oasis,” says Downes. “We wanted to completely raise the bar, and we did. No one will surpass us in Havasu.” hd www.grahamdownesarchitecture.com; www.eatdrinkandsleep.net; www.heathotel.com
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Heat Hotel Lake Havasu City, Arizona Owner Brett Miller and Graham Downes of Havasu Hotel Partners, LLC Architecture Firm/Interior Design Firm/Lighting Consultant Graham Downes Architecture, Inc., San Diego Architecture and Interior Design Project Team Graham Downes, principal-in-charge; Jon Starr, project manager; and Steve Hoard, designer Contractor Gold Coast Renovations Purchasing Firm Havasu Hotel Partners, LLC Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Salehi + Salehi Kitchen Design Perspectives Graphics Hollis Brand Communications
*Designers did not provide sourcing for furnishings shown.
Opposite page, from top: A freestanding tub in the guestroom bathroom; with the translucent drapes pulled back, a view through all three sections of the guestroom; modular furniture in the guestroom seating area. Above, top and bottom: The all-white guestrooms transform as LED lighting changes throughout the day and night.
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By Stacy Shoemaker Rauen Photography by Undine Pröhl and Adrien Dirand
bare necessities
Grupo Habita reaches to Paris for an industrial aesthetic For their seventh hotel, Habita Monterrey, the partners behind stylish Mexican boutique hotel company Grupo Habita looked across the pond for inspiration. “We wanted to give some European spirit to this hotel. We are fans of French interior design but what we found in Monterrey was mainly of American inf luence,” explains Carlos Couturier, the brand’s managing partner, adding that they picked the mountainous Mexican city for its close proximity to the U.S. and its wealthy demographic. After interviewing more than 15 designers in Paris, the foursome took a chance on an unlikely source— neophyte hotel designer Joseph Dirand. “We broke the established rules in terms of how to build a hotel,” Couturier says, noting that they admired his residential and retail spaces’ retro industrial aesthetic. “We chose a contemporary architect [locally based Agustín Landa] and a French interior designer in a city ruled by old traditions.” And the duo delivered. Anda’s mid-century inspired curvilinear, geometric eight-story building of concrete, steel, and glass (Monterrey is one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of those three materials) hints to Dirand’s minimalist, dramatic, yet inviting design inside. “For me a hotel is about making people live a new experience,” Dirand says. “Inspiration came naturally from the landscape, the climate, and the way people live in this city. The hotel is a progression through different spaces—from shadow and darkness to light.” Concrete prevails in the monastery-like, sculptural lobby and on the rooftop terrace complete with 360degree views and two flanking symmetric infinity pools. Elsewhere, expanses of black and white “shape the spaces and create a rhythm in the architecture,” Dirand says. In the 39 airy guestrooms, floors, walls, and ceilings are painted white, wood furniture is stained black, and bathrooms are done in marble and onyx. Even the black corridors end at white spaces where the doors recess.
Left: A vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg chair stands in the clean-lined private lounge at Habita Monterrey. Right: The concrete-clad monastery-like lobby.
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Thoughtful details supplement the architectural experience. A white cowskin carpet in the lobby and skulls in the restaurant nod to the area’s hunting history; black and white vintage furniture mostly from the 1950s and ’60s (think Arne Jacobsen, Harry Bertoia) add rounded shapes in the otherwise clean-lined spaces; and in the restaurant and lobby, a mosaic of curved mirrors normally used for palaces in India cover an accent wall. “I try to redefine the codes of luxury in mixing rough and sophisticated spaces and elements,” says Dirand, who just completed Grupo Habita’s Distrito Capital hotel in Mexico City last month. “Those mirrors become almost an abstract texture that react different with the daylight and night light.” The biggest challenge? Keeping the international team “on the same orbit,” says Couturier, noting that the project took four years to complete. “We had a Portuguese architect based in Monterrey working for Landa, a French interior designer, music proposition from London, and a very talented Mexican chef.” hd www.landaarquitectos.com; www.josephdirand.com; www.hotelhabitamty.com
A color palette of black and white prevails throughout the hotel. Clockwise from right: The rooftop terrace boasts heady mountain views; a glowing guestroom corridor; the restaurant, with its mosaic accent wall and organic Serge Mouille light fixtures; and the penthouse suite.
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Habita Monterrey (Habita MTY) Monterrey, Mexico Owner Martell Operator Grupo Habita Architecture Firm Landa Arquitectos, Monterrey, Mexico Architecture Project Team Agustin Landa Interior Design Firm Joseph Dirand, Paris Graphics Cadena + Asoc. Music Xavier Artus Vintage Pieces Claudia Fernandez RESTAURANT Chairs Cappellini Tables Designed by Joseph Dirand; manufactured by Ezequiel Farca Fabrics Dominique Kieffer and Rubelli BAR Chairs Fritz Hansen Lamps Serge Mouille BUSINESS CENTER Tables Designed by Joseph Dirand; manufactured by Ezequiel Farca Chairs Cappellini and Fritz Hansen Books Habita Books LOBBY Furniture Rick Owens TERRACE Tables Ascete Chairs Knoll GUESTROOMS Chairs Cappellini Tables Designed by Joseph Dirand; manufactured by Ezequiel Farca Clocks Mondaine Telephones Bang & Olufsen Amenities Aesop Lamps Serge Mouille SUITES Chairs Fritz Hansen
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By Huw Kidwell Photography by Julian Anderson and Richard Bryant
neapolitan surprise 5-Star luxury for a former cruise line headquarters
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The owners of the Romeo Hotel in Naples charged architect Kenzo Tange and his son Paul with one directive: take the former headquarters of the Flotta Lauro cruise line (once the Palazzo Lauro built in the 1960s) and turn it into a 5-Star hotel. And since it’s situated on the Gulf of Naples, one of the most sought after areas of the Italian city, the designers decided to take not only its history but also its location into account. “The sea is the main element,” Paul explains. “We carry it through the sequence from the façade to the entrance to each room.” With that in mind, the new curvilinear glass exterior is a ref lection of the sea (the form symbolizes the movement of the waves) and what the building once was. “The Palazzo Lauro was considered to be a modern and unique building at the time it was built. It had a glass façade that was unusual in the classic cityscape of Naples,” explains Paul, adding that the wooden louvers on the top of the building are reminiscent of decking on a ship. “Unfortunately, by the time I came to the site the original building façade was already demolished, and I was able to know it only through photographs.” Inside, the public areas on the ground f loor— including the lobby, Cristallo bar, sushi bar, and Cigar
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Room—are finished in black granite f looring, white marble walls, ebony wood, and specially etched mirrored glass, while the main entrance features an illuminated water feature on blue glass mosaic tile. Upstairs, the 85 guestrooms (63 standard and 22 suites) recall the interior of a ship thanks to an abundance of laminated cappuccino stained wood with distressed striations—on floors, accent walls, and furniture. Elsewhere, a color palette of white, yellow, and moss green, bedside tables topped with backlit impacted glass, expansive windows, and sliding wood louvers that separate the interior and exterior of the rooms, complete the elegant and modern look. “The louvers allow light to enter, softening the interior atmosphere, while at the same time, help reduce excessive summer heat by restricting direct sunlight,” he says. And to make the cabin-like rooms feel larger, Tange cleverly used glass and mirrors, most specifically as a separation between the bathroom and bedroom. Yet at the heart of the hotel (which also includes a top-f loor 7,500-square-foot spa, outdoor pool, and Il Comandante
restaurant)
are
its
commissioned
contemporary art collection, and a permanent photo exhibition by eight local photographers. To enhance the collections, Tange employed designer furnishings and lighting from the likes of B&B Italia, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, and Achille Castiglione as pieces of art themselves. “Our aim was to blend Japanese and Italian, or more specifically, Neapolitan, sensibilities into the design,” Paul says. “We wanted to make a warm and, at the same time, sharp, modern ambiance.” hd www.ktaweb.com; www.romeohotel.it
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Romeo Hotel
From top: The rooftop pool; the sleek spa. Opposite page, from top: An abundance of wood, a green and white color palette, and sliding wood louvers help recall the interiors of a ship in a suite; spears line one wall in the Il Comandante restaurant.
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Naples, Italy Architecture Firm Kenzo Tange Associates, Tokyo Architecture Project Team Paul Tange Interior Design Firm Romeo Design, Naples Contractor Romeo Alberghi S.r.l. Purchasing Firm COSAP Lighting Terzi & Annunziata, Deko Contemporanea, and Zumtobel Outdoor Pool and Spa Design Studio Bizzarro GUESTROOMS Bed/Desk/Chair/Sofa B&B Don Don Chair Frau Wood Tabu Television Bang & Olufsen Lamp Fontana Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arte Sofa B&B Stone Items L.A.M.I.E.M. Bed Linens Arnaldo Caprai LOBBY Chairs Designed by Citterio; fabricated by B&B Artwork Francesco Clemente (main wall) and Sergio Fermariello (center) Wall Marble Carrara Chairs B&B Stone items L.A.M.I.E.M. Sofas and Lamps Frau GARDEN Japanese Garden Feng Shui Philosophy
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By Caroline Tiger Photography by Nathan Kirkman Photography
magnificent mile makeover Breathing new life into a Chicago classic
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The Allerton Hotel might have the most unique façade
line its original features were rubbed out and replaced
and most colorful provenance of any hotel on Chicago’s
with what Hager calls “an oppressive, faux-fancy
Magnificent Mile, but when Chartres Lodging hired
traditional look” characterized by dark colors and cherry
Hager and Associates in 2006, none of this was reflected
wood wall paneling. She and her colleagues were charged
in the vanilla interior design. “It looked like it could’ve
with executing a boutique-style, $10 million makeover.
been Anywhere, USA,” says Doris Hager, president of the
“Our challenge,” she says, “was to give it a modern-
Vancouver-based firm.
traditional feel by bridging classical and contemporary.”
It’s definitely not Anywhere anymore. The Allerton
To brighten up the formerly overcrowded, snug
opened in 1924 as part of a national chain of “club hotels”
guestrooms—the smallest of the 445 rooms is 175 square
that attracted young men and women with low room
feet—Hager switched out old casegoods and furniture for
rates and social activities. In 1998, Chicago designated the
scaled-down desks and chaise lounges, and used lots of
building a historic landmark, citing its role in the
white on headboards, luggage benches, and bedding. She
city’s cultural history and its intact Northern Italian
drew inspiration from Chicago’s strong Art Deco identity
Renaissance Revival façade. By then the hotel had lived
to add accents with interest and a sense of the past.
many lives under many owners and somewhere along the
“If you look at Chicago architecture,” Hager says,
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“and especially the wrought-iron Sullivan-era buildings,
people eating and gathering at the lounge, and they’ll be
there are a lot of curvilinear shapes.” These shapes are
tempted to do the same.”
echoed in the white lacquer desks’ curvy cutouts and
The cherry wood paneling that crept up the columns
in subtle swirls in the bedding and drapery, while
in this space was painted a cozy shade of bluish gray and
framed art is a mix of blown-up deco design motifs and
topped with an iridescent wallcovering. “We made the
architectural photographs.
paneling transitional,” says Hager. “It still alludes to a
The era also informed the public spaces’ palette of
feeling of history, but it’s fun and funky now.” So are the
black, white, and silvery neutral colors with bold pops of
seating arrangements in the M Lounge, whose robust
red and green hues. Hager and her team reconfigured the
armchairs and large ottomans invite lingering. Guests
check-in area, moving it from the third f loor to its
have the option of drawing gauzy floor-length curtains
original location on the second, near the M Avenue
around the clusters to create semi-private spaces. “Most
restaurant and lounge. “We kept in mind that in Chicago,
of all, we’re trying to stimulate people visually,” says
people love being entertained and they love being seen
Hager. hd
being entertained,” she says. “People checking in will see
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Above: In M Avenue restaurant splashes of red and green pop against the black, white, blue, and silver Art Deco-inspired color palette. Opposite page, from top: Scaled-down desks, chaise lounges, and an abundance of white and blue define guestrooms, including the Specialty Suite, shown here; a fireplace warms M Lounge.
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Allerton Hotel Chicago Owner Chartres Lodging Advisors & Investment Group, LLC Architecture Firm McBride Kelly Baurer Architects, Chicago Architecture Project Team Jack Kelley, Clark Baurer, Keith Criminger, Todd Zima, and Sarah Ellsworth Interior Design Firm Hager and Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia Interior Design Project Team Doris Hager and Voula Goutsos Contractor Norcon Inc. Purchasing Firm Martin B. Stringfellow Company Lighting Consultant Total Lighting Solutions Engineer JEK Engineering Project Manager The John Hardy Group MOTOR LOBBY Chairs Baker from Kohler Interiors Chair Fabric Pollack Wallcovering Patty Madden LOBBY LOUNGE SEATING AREA Carpet Emma Gardner Design Fireplace Custom design by Hager & Associates; manufactured by Glass Solutions Inc. Private Dining Room Sheers Maxwell Fabrics REGISTRATION AREA Lighting Behind Desk Custom by Hager & Associates; manufactured by New Metalcraft RESTAURANT Dining Chairs Sandler Seating Dining Chair Fabric Moore & Giles, Inc. and Pace Fabrics Dining Room Sheers Maxwell Fabrics GUESTROOM Carpet Durkan Hospitality Task Chair Fabric/Bed Scarf/Bed Bolster Fabric/Drapery Justin David Exclusive Textiles Nightstand/Headboard/Desk International Furnishings THIRD FLOOR LOBBY Seating Charter Furniture, Delta Furniture, and Jonathan Adler Fabrics Blafo, Maxwell Fabrics, Pindler and Pindler, S. Harris, and Kravet For a complete list of sourcing, log on to www.hdmag.com
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By Stacy Shoemaker Rauen Photography by Barbara Kraft (guestroom) and Robert Miller (spa)
standing ovation Todd-Avery Lenahan’s lavish performance With conceptual design for Steve Wynn’s newest hotel Encore starting literally on the heels of completing work for the original Wynn Las Vegas, Todd-Avery Lenahan, president of locally based ABA Design Studio, and Wynn’s executive vice president of design, Roger Thomas, decided to “divide and conquer,” says Lenahan, who was originally tasked with the entire resort on his own before the masterplan changed, pushing the start date back but not the opening date. “He took the casino floor and I took everything above. It was the only way to get it done, and Roger and I collaborate so well together.” The two worked together on multiple areas in the next-door Wynn. Lenahan’s part was no small feat. It included multiple elevator bays, more than four miles of corridors of 48 floors, 2,034 suites, and the top-floor, 70,000-squarefoot spa. And the designer spared no lavish details. Velvety white padded leather surrounds a red faux crocodile embossed leather covering in the elevators.
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Above: One of the few splashes of color in the Encore guestrooms is the red wallcovering behind the bed. Left: A swivel TV sits in between a guestroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living room and bedroom. Opposite page, bottom, left to right: Black faux crocodile leather on the walls brings a touch of the sinful casino into guestroom corridors; a look through a guestroom entrance.
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Right, from top: One of the dramatic treatment corridors, which has a soothing sound thanks to water features in the large porcelain vases lining the walkway; the spa court, with its vaulted skylit ceiling. Opposite page, from top: Floor-to-ceiling damask curtains wrap the men’s chamberlike tranquility room; uplit copper Balinese rain chains line the women’s plunge pool area.
Stepping off, a dramatic black wool carpet with a ruby and ivory leaf pattern leads to creamy white guestroom paneled doors separated by walls covered in a black faux crocodile embossed leather. “Since the casino is so bold, to bridge the experiences, we cross pollinated the red from the casino,” explains Lenahan. For the rooms, Steve Wynn told Lenahan one thing: create something glamorous. So he continued his color scheme, designing a cream and black room (lacquered ebony, white sycamore millwork, limestone in the bathrooms) where the only splashes of color are a red wallcovering behind the bed and a red entrance ceiling. “The analogy was to a great Chanel suit from the 1950s, something that was a modern classic,” he says, adding that textural touches come in the form of the horizontally striped curtains and a houndstooth-clad wall. Glamour is taken to new heights in the spa. “It’s an environment that speaks loudly to the reason guests come to a spa in the first place: to look good and feel good,” Lenahan says. The focal point of the visual journey: the spa court, a destination unto itself, whose vaulted skylit ceiling is made of embroidered Egyptian linen laminated between two layers of glass backlit with a sunset color. “There were a lot of structural gymnastics,” notes Lenahan, to complete the dramatic effect. But that’s just the first grand gesture of many. An international collection of furniture and finishes abound (artifacts from the bottom of the ocean, lighting fixtures from North Africa); floor-to-ceiling silk damask drapes wrap the chamber-like men’s and women’s tranquility rooms; a plunge pool area features walls done in fractured bronze mirror and covered with uplit copper Balinese rain chains; and the two, side-by-side 15-foot wide, 75-foot long treatment corridors are f lanked by glowing lanterns, enormous porcelain vases, and walls swathed in a dark silk wallcovering handpainted with a chinoiserie scene. “There’s a glorious sense of procession to it,” he says. Overall, Lenahan created two very different parts to the hotel, with one powerful effect: “There’s a dynamic tension that can impact with great drama, but at the same time, be very quieting,” he says. hd www.abalv.com; www.encorelasvegas.com
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Spa and Guestrooms at Encore Las Vegas Las Vegas Owner/Developer/Operator Wynn Resorts and Wynn Design and Development Architect of Record WATG Interior Design Firm ABA Design Studio, Las Vegas Interior Design Project Team ToddAvery Lenahan, Julie Nelson, Patrice Begovich, and Edward Fiore Landscape Lifescapes International Contractor Tutor-Saliba Corporation Lighting Consultant First Circle Design MEP Engineer JBA Consulting Engineers TYPICAL GUESTROOM Fabrics Valley Forge Fabrics and Kravet Bathroom Vanity Fleetwood Fine Furniture Carpet Shaw Hospitality Group Wallcovering RJF International and Maya Romanoff SPA TREATMENT CORRIDOR Custom Large Vases and Buddha Gist Décor Wallcovering Evans & Brown, RJF Wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries, and Fromental Custom Lanterns Importu Custom Trims Janet Yonaty Murano Chandeliers Barovier SPA COURT Reception Desk Victory Woodworks Lighting iWORKS, Jan Showers, Importu, and Barovier Fabric Elitis, Bergamo, and Nobilis Occasional Chairs William Switzer Fabric at Ceiling Grid Zimmer + Rohde MEN’S TRANQUILITY ROOM Custom Carpet Tai Ping Fabrics Willow Tex, Maharam, China Seas, Brunschwig & Fils, and Schumacher Side Table William Switzer Collection Side Table at Chaise Lounges Allan Knight Associates Custom Pendant Light Fixtures iWORKS For a complete list of sourcing, log on to www.hdmag.com
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By Tara Mastrelli Photography by Mikiko Kikuyama
translating transparency Janson Goldstein breaks down the fourth wall
“When they briefed us on the brand, they really spoke about a level of transparency between operations and the guests,” says Hal Goldstein, principal of Janson Goldstein, the New York City firm tasked with creating Andaz West Hollywood. Goldstein and his partner Mark Janson took the transparency concept seriously to both define a new brand for Hyatt, and blur the lines between the city and the hotel. The duo’s first step in the $50 million top-to-bottom renovation of the former Hyatt hotel was to create a new, ground-up steel and glass garden pavilion, which houses the hotel’s bar. “It’s taking a part of the hotel and pulling it out on the street where you experience the urban context,” says Goldstein. “And then likewise the people on Sunset experience the happenings in the pavilion.” Designed to echo the modern design and architecture found in the Hollywood Hills and work captured in the photos of Julius Shulman, the pavilion is shrouded by a metal screen made up of individual links and features a mosaic f loor—both of which were inspired by the minimalist, repetitive pieces of sculptor Erwin Hauer. Next, they repurposed rarely used balconies to create glass-enclosed junior suites on the entire southern façade. “What’s interesting is that once we made the gesture to enclose the balconies that really started to define the project and make it unique for us,” says Janson. “It became about glass, breaking down those rectangular spaces, connecting to that LA period of architecture.” Mirrored headboards and a curved ceiling mirror further
Left: Putting the hotel bar in a new steel and glass pavilion blurs the line between the hotel and the city at Andaz West Hollywood. Opposite page: Three views of the moody lounge, where a mixture of vintage and modern furniture set against the hotel’s signature sepia-toned psychedelic image bring a modern elegance and a ’70s rock vibe.
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break down barriers in the 258 guestrooms. Notes Janson: “From every point of view, the experience keeps going.” The designers also blurred the lines between the past and present, bringing the hotel’s former life as the infamous Riot House (crash pad for Jim Morrison, TV launch pad for Keith Richards, and hubris-inducing pad for Robert Plant) into focus. “You’re never quite sure what’s new, and what might have been there,” says Goldstein. “We’re playing that game between that history and what’s present.” Vintage pieces mingle with furniture designed last year, fumed wood floors mix with ‘motorcycle’ leather and exposed steel, and an enormous backlit sepia toned psychedelic image by Jacob Hashimoto spans the living room/lounge (Andaz has eliminated the front desk, making the term lobby misleading). “The advantage of the Andaz brand is that each property is meant to be unique, so we didn’t have to think about how that might translate to 15 other locations in the world,” says Janson. “And that’s what we love; creating unique projects.” hd www.jansongoldstein.com; www.westhollywood.andaz.com
Right, from top: The open restaurant is separated from the lounge only by the glass and steel staircase; housed in a glass pavilion, the bar almost spills onto the Sunset Strip. Opposite page, from top: A guestroom bathroom; under-utilized balconies became glass-enclosed junior suites.
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By Michael Adams Photography by Michelle Litvin Photography
sea change A trio of topflight pros collaborates on an elegant new restaurant When Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise chairman Rich Melman and master chef Laurent Gras joined forces to create L2O, a new upscale seafood restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, they turned to a seemingly unlikely source: local architect Dirk Denison, whose reputation was made largely on his high-end residential and corporate office work (including a private dining room at Pritzker Corporate Headquarters). Denison embraced the project with gusto, taking on the architecture, design, lighting, furniture, and almost every other aspect of the 76-seat main dining room, which housed a French restaurant in the Belden Stratford hotel for some three decades. “Our challenge,” says Denison, “was to create a new space that represented Chef Gras’ clean, modern cuisine.” Denison received admirable tutelage from both owner and chef. Melman’s contributions were the more practical—position of wait stations, correct distance between tables, etc. Gras, says Denison, was the more aesthetic partner, offering advice on color, mood, and style. (The kitchen, of course, was created to his specifications.) “He has a wonderful way of making everyone on his staff feel they’re doing their absolute best,” says Denison. “Both he and Rich were at every single planning meeting.” To honor Gras’ aquatic menu, Denison gave water both real and symbolic play. (The restaurant’s name of course is a nod to H2O.) Sen, a blonde wood, is used lavishly, often in tandem with illuminated glass. A vitrine at the entrance suggests underwater plants and changes with the seasons. The restrooms, with four different styles, boast aquariums (but no fish).
Right: Denison designed a number of unique spaces in L2O, each with a memorable feature, like this white onyx niche that houses a table for two. Opposite page: Stainless steel cable screens create more intimate areas in the main dining room.
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The water theme is represented architecturally as
accommodate up to eight diners. This space is dominated
well. Denison points to the restaurant entrance, whose
by Sen wood, silk panels, Tatami reed mats, and leather-
design suggests walking into the sea under a pier
covered cushions with backs. It’s these banquettes that
(stalwart Macassar ebony columns), followed by an
are a special source of pride for Denison: “We created
additional step down to the dining room to suggest
these with custom upholstery to allow guests to sit in this
further immersion.
room for [several] hours in amazing comfort.”
Denison also provided each table with an individual
For Denison, the experience of designing his first
touch to plant in a guest’s visual memory some
restaurant was exhilarating; he’s already hard at work
architectural detail that would cement the experience in
creating a new dining space in the Chicago Art Institute,
his or her visual memory for future reference. He would
and L2O has already won design awards. As for L20,
be delighted if guests would call to reserve “the table with
it was chosen “Best New Restaurant of the Year” by
the white onyx niche” or “the table below the chandelier”
Esquire magazine, a testament to the achievements of all
that they remembered fondly from a previous visit.
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Above: Macassar ebony columns suggest a walk under a pier to enter the aquatic feel of the dining room. Right, from top: Fish-free aquariums grace restrooms; Sen wood dominates the entrance to one of the private dining rooms.
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By Christopher Hosford Photography by Peter Pierce
italian job Translating childhood memories into a Connecticut eatery Above: Modern and rustic touches mingle at Rizzuto’s Wood-Fired Kitchen and Bar. Opposite page: Distressed barnwood tables dot the main dining area.
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In creating a sophisticated Italian restaurant in West
Stonehill & Taylor. “She never sat down, she was
Hartford, Connecticut, designer Mike Suomi drew upon
constantly working at the stove, and was always having
the perfect research model—his childhood memories of
us try things as she cooked them.”
eating at his grandmother’s house. “One of our driving
With that in mind, the design combines the old with
points [for Rizzuto’s Wood-Fired Kitchen and Bar] was
the new, and the rustic with the sleek, to create a food-
that we wanted the food to be a focal point of the dining
immersion experience in a variety of textures. The hot
experience, just like I experienced in my grandmother’s
cooking line, marked by yellow back-painted glass tiles, is
kitchen,” says Suomi, principal of New York City-based
set behind a contemporary black oak seating area and
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Below: A mural depicting an OldWorld wine cellar gives depth and character to the private dining area at a fraction of the cost. Opposite page: The bar area, lined with modern brushed aluminum barstools.
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pick-up line. Antiqued mirrors wrap the bar area, and a
the main dining area is lit by a custom chandelier in
multi-paneled mirror hangs on the wall behind the chef ’s
blackened steel with etched glass shades. But like most
Carrera marble-topped workstation, both giving diners
projects, the restaurant came with its challenges. The
an up-close-and-personal view. And a natural stone pizza
corner venue in the upscale Blue Back Square area of
oven is a focal point of the main dining area, while
downtown, with its embracing expanse of glass to the
stations for pasta and pizza making and antipasto prep
outside, required Suomi and his team “to go back and
stand front and center.
forth a dozen times” in creating different layouts to
“We wanted the space to look as though we had
maximize the exterior wall for dining, while minimizing
found a treasure of an old space, and reinvented it with
the back-of-house spaces. Another, Suomi says, was a
modern touches,” says project designer Sherry Dennis.
limited budget. So the private dining area is curtained off
Thus, charcoal satinwood tables are placed alongside
from the main dining room and features a wall-size mural
distressed barnwood tables, and ultra-modern brushed
of an Old-World wine cellar instead of a real one; the
aluminum barstools perch next to antique-style seating at
f looring is stained concrete; and the walls feature
the bar.
chalkboard paint instead of expensive stone on which to
This mix of old and new is reflected in the lighting choices as well: industrial, bare-bulb light fixtures hang
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By Joanne Furio Photography by Jeff Dow
mix and match
Chaotic collections combine in a gypsy-inspired restaurant
Finding inspiration for the design of Gitane in San Francisco wasn’t hard for Charles Doell of Mr. Important Design. The restaurant’s concept began with its name, French for “gypsy woman,” chosen by owner Franck LeClerc. So just as the menu unites Iberian, Portuguese, and Basque traditions, the décor is likewise eclectic and rich with exotic inf luences, a combination of hippie baroque with ’70s gloss and glamour. “We wanted the place to feel as if it’s been decorated by an urban gypsy who’s been collecting for 30 years,” explains Oakland, California-based Doell. “It’s got old things, new things, things that are tasteful, and not so tasteful.” Many of the furnishings throughout the 2,000square-foot, two-story space, however, do fall into the tasteful category and required custom craftsmanship and bespoke materials. Case in point: the brass-plated metalwork screen that recalls elegant elevator shafts of French buildings. Lined with blue glass, the screen, when lit, creates a dramatic focal point while hiding a bathroom vestibule. The nearby bar area vies for attention with dazzling layers of color, texture, and pattern. Ten-foot cut velvet curtains frame sexually charged tapestries by Istanbul artist Nazif Topcuoglu, while the barstools and chairs are covered in three different fabrics: a brown cut velvet and
Right: The colorful façade of Gitane. Opposite page: Lavish tapestries and 10-foot cut velvet curtains decorate the bar.
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two Italian tapestry patterns. On the double-height ceiling, Doell chose a mirrorlike vinyl to contrast all the plush finishes and create the illusion of space, while two
Above: Glass-encased brick walls provide a backdrop in the upstairs dining area. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Large brass “onion” lamps hang upstairs; the mismatched bathroom; a brass-plated metal-work screen lined with blue glass resembles an old, elegant elevator shaft.
massive chandeliers—each a circular array of frosted globe lights in a wrought iron armature—hang over the bar. Upstairs, the urban gypsy’s collection continues with unmatched fabrics and furniture: custom banquettes combine with wood silkscreen tables and black lacquered chairs, and ingeniously, Doell vamped up brick walls by encasing them in glass and lighting them from the floor. And as for those not-so-tasteful touches, there’s moss covering ceiling medallions from which the chandeliers hang from and a kitschy mod painting found on European eBay. “It’s right on the edge of being too much,” Doell says of the décor, “but somehow it holds together.” hd www.misterimportant.com; www.gitanerestaurant.com
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By Alia Akkam Photography by William Vázquez (Visual Waves, Inc.)
mexican modern A new spin on tacos and tequila in Las Vegas T&T (Tacos & Tequila), the latest hotspot in the Luxor in Las Vegas, is hardly an average margarita and salsa joint. With a massive, carefully crafted stainless steel “sombrero” hanging overhead as its design centerpiece, T&T injects historic Mexican cultural motifs with a relevant, modern-day sensuality. “The overriding idea was to provide a new aesthetic for a Mexican restaurant,” explains Brannen Brock of New York City-based Alvarez + Brock Design, the team behind the 9,000-square-foot restaurant’s look. This new aesthetic includes concrete floors, paper banners with contemporary renditions of traditional Mexican skulls and dancing skeletons, and a striking orange stone bartop. The aforementioned sombrero, which also doubles as a light fixture, was perhaps the biggest challenge of the project. “Having a 150-foot-long
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“The overriding idea was to provide a new aesthetic for a Mexican restaurant.”
metal sculpture on the floor is one thing, but having it on the ceiling is another,” adds Brock, who says the piece was first assembled on the factory floor and then trucked over to the Luxor. Many hours were devoted to meetings and conference calls to determine lighting and sprinkler logistics; a computer model of the sombrero allowed for sprinkler lines to be laid in so they wouldn’t be seen from the cutout. “We wanted it to look as invisible as possible,” adds Brock’s partner, Rafael Alvarez. Custom artwork, like a 30-foot high, 65-foot-long mural of a female matador battling a bull also heightens Alvarez + Brock’s mission. “When thinking of a Mexican restaurant, everyone imagines a typical colorful place, with hats hanging and ceramic tiles,” points out Alvarez. “But here, the sombrero, little banners, the bullfighter, all these things together add an element of surprise.” hd alvarez-brockdesign.com; www.luxor.com
Above: The orange stone-topped bar. Right: Splashes of red punctuate the dining room. Opposite page, inset: Dancing skeleton cutouts on stainless steel lampshades echo the cutouts in the sculptural light fixture above.
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Tacos and Tequila (T&T) Las Vegas, Nevada Owner Drive This Entertainment! Architect of Record Bergman Walls & Associates, Ltd., Las Vegas, Nevada Interior Design Firm Alvarez + Brock Design, LLC, New York City Interior Design Project Team Rafael Alvarez, Brannen L. Brock, and Raul Abinader General Contractor Bentar Development Inc. Lighting Design Ann Kale and Associates, Ltd. Engineering JBA Consulting Engineers (MEP) and John A. Martin & Associates (structural) Food Service Consultant JEM West Food Service Design Consultants Audio/Visual Consultant Sound Audio Investments Millwork GM Monarch West Decorative Metal J. Frederick Construction, Inc. Stone and Tile Ventura Marble Custom Furniture Chair Choice (chairs & barstools) and Commercial Custom Seating (banquettes); custom designed by Alvarez + Brock Design Custom Floor Lamps Triton Chandelier; custom designed by Alvarez + Brock Design
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By Jana Schiowitz Photography by Mark Ballogg
grand slam For upscale bar and lounge Wrigley Rooftops, Chicagobased Esyn Design Architecture, Ltd. wanted to reference the baseball stadium that sits right across the street without creating a typical sports bar. “We focused on materials that evoked a sense of the experience inside Wrigley Field,” says William Ewert, principal and founder of the firm. For the design of the 62-seat lounge, Ewert filled the space with colors and materials that recall those typically found inside stadiums—wood, steel, and white leather—and also took cues from the apparatus of the game (bats, gloves, and scoreboards) and the delineation of baseball (fly ball, pitch, and strike). “We looked at the essential aspects of the experience of Wrigley and the game of baseball itself,” explains Ewert. Walls and floors made of hickory, a wood once used to make baseball bats, create a tailored and warm look. “We wanted to express notions of tailoring into the design, and we looked at pin-striping, which is common in some baseball uniforms,” says Ewert. This element is also expressed in custom fabricated tables made of oak butcher block with a strip of Corian. Along with the hickory, a series of pendant lights positioned to look like foul balls run the length of the space, and banquette and booth seating, raised on platforms so that seated guests are at equal height to standing guests, are done in perforated suede upholstery to represent the leather on baseball gloves. White details, a nod to chalk baselines and bases on the field, mingle with the wood throughout—in acrylic found on the walls and ceiling and the white Corian on the bartop and tabletops. And lounge-goers can watch the game out the open window wall or on televisions hanging throughout.
Right: Baseball-inspired design at Wrigley Rooftops creates a modern lounge that is anything but an ordinary sports bar.
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Right and below: The self-serve food and beverage areas. Opposite page, bottom: Photo collages of Wrigley Field and TVs line the wood-clad space.
The owner requested artwork, but not typical sports memorabilia. With that in mind, Ewert photographed the structure and architecture of Wrigley Field. The result: a series of photo collages exploring patterns and the panorama of the stadium applied to acrylic panels and mounted onto a steel frame, inspired by a scoreboard. “We wanted to have imagery that referenced the experience without being too literal or nostalgic,” explains Ewert. Next up: Ewert is working with the owner on a second Wrigley Rooftops just down the street. “There’s definitely a casual and friendly aura about the Cubs and Wrigleyville, and our goal was to elevate the game-day experience without sacrif icing the baseball fan’s perception of comfort and hospitality.” hd www.esyndesign.com; wrigleyfieldrooftopclub.com
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By Carrie Rossenfeld Photography by Stephen Whalen
at home on the range Where the Old West meets Old Hollywood
An upscale steakhouse with a subtle retro Hollywood theme is not what one would expect in the East Village area of downtown San Diego, rife with parking lots, sports bars, and early 20th-century industrial buildings. Yet Cowboy Star husband-and-wife owners Jon and Angie Weber were able to manifest this restaurant and adjacent butcher shop as a community-oriented spot with the help of local architect Matthew Ellis. “One big important thing that Jon and Angie wanted was to make people feel like they were at home, at their neighborhood hangout,” explains Ellis, president of Bluemotif Architecture. For inspiration, Ellis turned to old black-and-white Western films and the Webers’ extensive marketing plan that laid out the concept—from menu to brand identity. The result of their collaboration: the kind of place where one could imagine John Wayne and Roy Rogers hobnobbing with Frank Sinatra. Housed in a 5,000-square-foot, single-story former metal shop, Ellis retained much of the original brick interior (and façade) during the five-month renovation. Framed photos of Hollywood icons from 1930s and ’40s Westerns adorn the walls, wide-panel dark wood flooring is unobtrusive, and cowhide covered seats sit next to a fireplace in the waiting area. But even though the sound system plays Old Western music, the “Old West” Hollywood feeling never becomes kitschy. “The challenge was not getting too thematic; to not go so overboard that it became like a Vegas restaurant or a Disneyland café,” explains Ellis, who is known for his work on rehabbing buildings throughout the area. Exposed beams of raw Douglas fir and cedar siding meld with porcelain tile resembling concrete to break
Left: The brick façade of Cowboy Star. Opposite page, from top: The restaurant’s bar, lounge, and entry waiting area, with its chocolate brown leather seating, porcelain tile resembling concrete, and dark wood paneled floors; exposed Douglas fir beams hang over the dining area.
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down the scale. A top-of-the-line stainless steel cooking suite with coveted counter seating makes up a section of one sidewall, and an old stone hearth Weber unearthed during the renovation now divides an 18-seat private dining room from the main dining room. Straight edges of the chocolate-brown chairs are softened by gentle curves atop oversized, horseshoe-shaped caramel leather booths, and several cowboy hats hang from wall-mounted horseshoes. Lighting is mainly hammered-metal fixtures surrounding yellow incandescent bulbs that give the space
Above: A fireplace, cowboy hats, and cowhide-covered seating give the waiting area a Western feel. Opposite page, from top: Framed Hollywood icons from 1930s and ’40s Westerns line a brick wall in the dining room; Douglas fir shelves line the bar.
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a warm glow. “It is intended to be a steakhouse where the big tough guys with guns would sit down and have a steak. But we did need to keep some balance so that it didn’t get too heavy, harsh, and cool,” Ellis says. “We focused on warm colors and textures to balance things out.” hd www.bluemotif.net; www.thecowboystar.com
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By Jana Schiowitz Photography by Sebastian Zachariah
night and day When the sun goes down a new identity is born in a Kolkata lounge
After working with owner Harsh Neotia for the past 12 years on specialty restaurants, it was only natural for husband-and-wife duo Kapil and Jayashree Bhalla of Mumbaibased Studio for Environment & Architecture (SE-ARCH) to design his newest bar and lounge, Afraa. With a brief from Neotia noting that the deli, bar and lounge area, and fine dining restaurant were to offer a distinctive day and night ambience, the pair developed a concept where each space takes on a different personality thanks to lighting and diverse materials that evoke various moods. “Experimental as the design is, a very strong binding vocabulary came into existence,” says Mrs. Bhalla. Housed in a Charles Correa building in one of Kolkata’s thriving districts, Afraa’s multi-sensory experience starts on the first floor with the deli, designed to welcome those who want a quick bite. Up one level, in the 4,500-square-foot bar and lounge area, a glowing 65-foot island bar dictates the mood by changing colors throughout the night. The 94-seat restaurant is connected to the lounge by a white staircase with LED accents and offers long tables for large groups. “[It’s] fresh, crisp, and bright in the day with stunning views,” explains Mr. Bhalla. “At night, the place transforms considerably and
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Opposite page: Glass panels etched with circles decorate the illuminated bar area at Afraa. Below: The color-changing 65foot-long island bar glows green as night arrives.
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light takes another meaning, intensity, and vision.” In fact, to play with light and since Afraa means “white” in Arabic, a white palette prevails—on the linen drapery, barstools, and Italian imported sofas. Sources of color come from LED lighting and flooring that is primarily a dark mahogany with breaks of white marble slabs. “We wanted the space to speak one language, and the language had to be communicative, harmonious, melodious, and easily comprehensible,” she says. Perhaps the most visually intriguing parts of the 9,000-square-foot space are the custom treatments. “The surreal experience of space, the gentle washing of walls with colored LED lights, lots of glass installations, experimental light fixtures, almost all of them custom designed—all these were a first for us,” he explains. Kitchen glass jars cover
Above, from top: Glass jars jut out from a wall in a private dining area; a view from the main dining room into the private dining room. Right: Circular-patterned dividers back white leather lounge seating for privacy.
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walls in the dining spaces, while three sizes and shapes of fabric lamps made of steel mesh wrapped in handcrafted fabric float in and around the lounge and dining areas. And in a private dining area, a wall installation assembled by carpenters and the designers is made up of circular wooden pegs that create a three-dimensional effect. Other features include stucco walls with bright accents in areas where colored light would not reach; fabric screens made of linen or canvas panels with see-through backlights; and glass panels etched with circles in the bar area. “Afraa represents India today,” he says. “Transparent, bold, one with nature, and really letting you express your thoughts.” hd www.se-arch.com Afraa Kolkata Owner Harsh Neotia Architecture Firm Charles Correa Associates, Mumbai Interior Design Firm/Landscape/ Graphics Studio for Environment &
Architecture (SE-ARCH), Mumbai Interior Design Project Team Kapil S.
Bhalla, principal architect; Jayashree D. Bhalla, principal architect; and Monisha Arnold, associate architect Contractor Chandan Jangid Lighting Maulik Jhaveri HVAC Engineer Chander Ramchandani LOUNGE AND BAR Bar Construction and Fabric Screen Lamps Chandan Jangid Glass Custom Etching Balaji Glass
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By Tara Mastrelli Photography by ADO
partyresponsibly New York City welcomes a higher state of consciousness
The excess of New York City nightlife may not seem a natural f it for green building or environmental responsibility, but Jon Bakhshi and Antonio Di Oronzo, the owner and architect, respectively, behind city hotspots Home and Guesthouse, have proved otherwise with Greenhouse, the f irst LEED registered nightlife destination in the U.S., and a veritable magnet for celebrities and party-goers with a conscience (or at least those who want people to think they do). For the bi-level 6,000-square-foot Soho space, Di Oronzo, principal of bluarch, says he wanted to stay away from the literal translation of re-creating a greenhouse and instead opted to bring the notion of landscape into the interiors. “The design concept was to convey the dynamic richness of nature as a living system,” he says. Walls connect to the ceiling via a series of laser-cut ribs forming a shelter within the space. “The ribs are lined with series of six-inch round panels organized in a self-similar and recursive pattern generated through a fractal algorithm. One-third of these panels are upholstered with eco-friendly vinyl, one-third of them are clad in sustainable boxwood. The rest is lacquered and each disk houses an LED light point of 0.8 watts,” he explains. The 2,500 light points take direction via computer from either music beats or video signals to create a range of effects. “The resulting goal is to offer the experiential opportunity of a ‘live’ landscape.” The other design feat is the ceiling, which is
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Below: Undulating waves of 5,000 dangling crystals create the ceiling effect, one of the architectural elements that define Greenhouse.
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comprised of 5,000 1.56-inch crystals, “representing a body of water about to project onto the ground,” says Di Oronzo. “The crystals are seemingly passively appended, but slightly vibrate in the music and vividly respond to the green lasers and the LED on the walls and ceiling.” Low tables made of playful topiaries of animals encased in glass and a glass-encased panorama bar showcasing natural scenes offset the architectural intensity of the walls and ceiling. Downstairs, due to an existing air conditioning duct running throughout the length of the space Di Oronzo had to be creative “I decided to create a series of light boxes varying in profile, and clad in artificial leaves. Each section/light box has leaves of a different hue, and is backlit by RGB LED wall washers.” And even though Greenhouse is the first nightclub to go after LEED, Bakhshi hopes it isn’t the last. “Green living has become a way of life for many people and especially for New Yorkers,” he says. “We are proud to be the first ones to create an event space that will merge nightlife with positive steps towards addressing global concerns, and hope that eventually others will be encouraged to follow in our footsteps.” hd www.greenhouseusa.com; www.bluarch.com
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Left, from top: Banquette seating surrounds glass-enclosed topiaries masquerading as tables; small, round panels are alternately covered and lit to mimic a living wall. Opposite page, from top: The ceiling and wall effects come to life with lighting; the glass-enclosed panorama bar.
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Mystery and magic collide in a New York City nightclub
one of a kind
By Stacy Shoemaker Rauen Photography by Adam Friedberg
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After 10 years in the nightlife industry, Manhattan
they feel comfortable, very special. It’s like a mysterious
impresarios Richie Akiva, Scott Sartiano, Jeffrey Jah, and
kingdom.”
Ronnie Madra decided to join forces for the first time to
Through the nondescript wood paneled entry (the
“create a place that was truly one of a kind,” explains
only thing that hints to what’s inside are the velvet ropes),
Akiva. “We didn’t want it to be just another club. We
guests enter a small dark wood paneled foyer, etched
wanted it to be very classy, high-end, and sophisticated.”
floor-to-ceiling with excerpts from Darwin’s Origin of
And so 1OAK was born. (Get it? One of a kind?)
Species done in cursive and embellished with gold leaf.
To make sure it was unique, the partners turned to
“We wanted everything to be sexy, romantic, and
local artist and designer Roy Nachum, known for his
provoking,” Akiva explains. “We didn’t want just an
pixilated paintings that mix fantasy and reality, people
entrance; we wanted to make a statement as soon as
and animals (Akiva owns one), as well as his textural,
guests walk in.”
graphic restaurants and nightspots. “It’s something new,
The use of words continues just inside the main
but not too modern,” Nachum explains of the design.
space, where wooden letters laid on top of one another
“There’s a warm feeling—when people come into the space
cover a 30-foot-long wall. If guests look closely, they
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From top: Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Origin of Species is handcarved into 1OAKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry foyer; wooden letters laid on top of one another cover one wall. Opposite page: A wood paneled ceiling and black and white zigzag floors define the main room.
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Above: One of Roy Nachum’s paintings hangs on a brick wall in the center of the space. Opposite page, from top: The “red room” with its black leather couches and fireplace; brown ostrich leather banquettes provide intimate seating.
cryptically spell out various sayings and the names of
intimate (there’s no VIP area here), Nachum created
fashion houses like Prada and Gucci. “It’s like a code,”
various seating spaces throughout. Brown ostrich
Nachum says of the 3D effect.
leather banquettes line both sides of the space; in one
Elsewhere, black and white zigzag floors stretch
corner is the cozy “red room” boasting a fireplace, low
out under a wood paneled ceiling that curves down
sofas covered in black crocodile leather, and a red wall,
behind the DJ booth, two of Nachum’s provocative
ceiling, and floor (“It’s a space inside a space; there’s a
murals hang on the walls, and a large bar made of black
different vibe here,” Nachum says); and in the back,
marble and glass, framed by Brazilian wood, acts as the
four rows of stadium seating, complete with gold strip
focal point of the open space. The custom piece feels
poles, do double duty as a podium for partygoers who
more like a grand piano than a bar, thanks to its
truly want to see and be seen, and as a stage for per-
delicate curvy legs. But the must-see: the all-black
formances. “We wanted to have a different number of
bathrooms whose stalls are covered in images of
platforms so that everyone felt special,” Akiva says. hd
gold guns.
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“When people come into the space they feel comfortable, very special. It’s like a mysterious kingdom.”
1OAK New York City Owners Scott Sartiano, Richie Akiva, Jeffrey Jah, and Ronnie Madra Architecture firm name Roy Nachum Art & Design, New York City Interior Designers Richie Akiva and Roy Nachum Murals Roy Nachum Audio Divine Technology
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By Irvina Lew Photography by D’zine Alaska
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Glacial inspiration for an Anchorage spa
There aren’t many skyscrapers in Anchorage, so nothing
says Anita Degen, principal, along with her husband Jeff,
interferes with the sweeping views surrounding Ice Spa,
of Seattle-based Degen & Degen architecture and
on the top floor of the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa.
interior design. “We imagined ourselves visiting
“The arctic landscape was the design inspiration and we
Anchorage for the first time and visualized what could
used environmental cues from nearby Portage Glacier,”
make this experience especially luxurious and in keeping
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Above: A wood and stone tiled fireplace stands in the center of the Relaxation Lounge at Ice Spa. Right: A seating area in the Relaxation Lounge.
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with 4-Star hotel expectations.” The solution: something
fur throw and look at the snowcapped panorama of the
unique that captures the essence of Alaska but moved
Chugach Mountain Range,” Degen says.
beyond the lodge look so prevalent there.
She and lead designer Amy Green used color to
Ref lections of the exterior elements abound
define the masculine and feminine spaces. For men, they
throughout the décor—a fireplace clad in wood and stone
selected darker tones—slate gray and a soft neutral
tiles, textured stone walls reminiscent of sharp-edged ice,
brown—and for women, stark white and glacier blues.
planters filled with birch branches, and a carpet pattern
Reflective mosaic tiles in a frosty platinum shade used
that replicates cracked ice. The surprise is that the
throughout the spa capture the refraction of light in the
experience—with the warmth of the fire and an array of
landscape. “The most thrilling thing about the project
textures—is anything but chilly. “It’s surreal to sit in front
was that we transformed the formerly under-utilized
of the fire in the relaxation lounge, covered with a faux
presidential and junior suites into a spa that looks like it
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Below: Reflective mosaic tiles in the reception area. Opposite page, from top: The Vichy treatment room; a planter filled with birch branches in the foyer.
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was always meant to be there,” notes Degen, adding that they were retained for the renovation of the entire 30year-old hotel including the 375 guestrooms and public spaces. “It doesn’t look like a retrofit at all.” But the design process wasn’t as seamless as the end result seems. Not only did the designers have to create a dramatic feel in a space with standard eight-foot ceilings, but they also had to incorporate all the necessary utilitarian needs of a spa, particularly one with a Vichy room. hd www.ddseattle.com; www.sheratonicespa.com Ice Spa at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa Anchorage, Alaska Owner Ashford Hospitality Trust Operator and Purchasing Firm Remington Hotels, LP Architecture and Interior Design Firm Degen & Degen architecture and interior design, Seattle Architecture Project Team Jeffrey Degen, principal Interior Design Project Team Anita Degen, principal; Amy Green, project manager, and interior designer; and Erin Lesinski, interior designer MEP Engineer RSA Engineering Lighting Consultant Studio Lumen Custom Signage EEC Industries Spa Equipment SpaEquip Custom Millwork Contractor American Woodworking RELAXATION LOUNGE AND SEATING Vinyl Wallcovering Sondra Alexander Carpet Brintons Artwork Third and Wall Art Group Glass Side Tables Berhardt Design Fireplace Montigo Faux Fur Throw Pillows and Blankets Posh Pelts Lounge Chairs Kravet Contract Ottoman Charter Furniture FOYER B Floor Tile Pental Marble & Granite Mosaic Tile United Tile Custom Glass Pillars Glassworks Carpet Brintons Custom Planters Gold Leaf Design Vinyl Wallcovering Maya Romanoff RECEPTION Floor Tile Pental Marble & Granite Mosaic Tile United Tile Beaded Screen Shimmer Screen Lighting LBL Lighting Custom Glass Countertops Glassworks For a complete list of sourcing, log on to www.hdmag.com
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By Ayesha Khan Photography by Craig Denis, Robert Benson Photography, and courtesy of Celebrity Cruises
lady in the water Innovation sets sail on Celebrity Cruises For the creation of its most innovatively designed (and largest) vessel, Solstice, Celebrity Cruises brought in a powerhouse design team—from famed restaurant designer Adam D. Tihany to marine vessel veterans BG Studio International and Wilson Butler Architects. The result: a ship with a commanding presence and a chic, urban style in sync with today’s finest boutique hotels. Three restaurants courtesy of Tihany Design; an art gallery and casino by 5+design; a spa, café, restaurant, nightclub, observation lounge, and staterooms by RTKL; and club, lounge, bar, and restaurant by BG Studio. A good part of the ship’s overall success is thanks to Boston-based Wilson Butler Architects’ masterplan, which manages to make a potentially chaotic 2,850passenger ship feel intimate and tranquil. At the same time, the firm’s public circulation spaces feature lofty glowing columns offset by delicate drapery, creating a decidedly modern, feminine atmosphere. “We wanted to provide timeless solutions that would not grow old quickly by relying on too much current fashion,” explains co-founder Scott Butler, adding that his firm took on multiple public spaces including most prominently, the Lawn Club, which features the first-ever stretch of live grass growing at sea. And the feminine skew was more than appropriate. “The target demographic is the baby boomer audience, with a particular focus on women, as they tend to make the majority of vacation purchase decisions, and the majority of travel agents are women,” says Celebrity Cruises’ president and CEO Dan Hanrahan, adding that he enlisted the help of a panel of five women of varying travel experience to make suggestions for the design of the staterooms.
Above: The Grand Foyer aboard Celebrity Solstice. Opposite page, top and bottom: The BG Studio International-designed Cellar Masters, imagined as a journey into a wine cave, and Murano Specialty Restaurant, where golden touches create drama.
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Feminine touches were added to the cruise line’s signature spots. Case in point: Michael’s Club, the quintessential gentlemen’s club, is “more of a coed space,” says BG Studio’s co-founder Francesca Bucci, whose New York City firm has designed all of the Michael’s Clubs for Celebrity since the brand launched in 1994. And for the cruise line’s signature fine dining restaurant, Murano, BG Studio based the design on the work of French Art Deco glassmaker René Lalique. The finished space is a glittering prism filled with twinkling crystal window frames and a carpet inspired by a horizontally sliced agate, one that celebrates the versatility of glass in its ability to look equally stunning etched as it does polished. “It was a variation on the theme of a Murano crystal house that we had introduced previously,” explains co-founder Hans Galutera. Next up: Celebrity plans to add one new ship every year between now and 2012 to this new Solstice Class. hd www.wilsonbutler.com; www.bgstudio.com; www.rtkl.com; www.tihanydesign.com; www.5plusdesign.com; www.celebritysolstice.com
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Celebrity Solstice Fort Lauderdale, Florida Owner Celebrity Cruises Architecture Firm Wilson Butler Architects (WBA), Boston Architecture Project Team Scott Butler, Scott Wilson, Jessica Powell, Tom Hains, and Kevin Nastasia Interior Design Firms WBA, Boston (Solstice Theater, Celebrity Central, Entertainment Court, Shops on the Boulevard, Grand Foyer, Bistro on 5, public stairs and lifts, pool deck, Mast Bar and Grille, the Lawn Club, Sunset Bar, Solstice Deck); and Team Earth and BG Studio International, Inc., New York City (Murano Specialty Restaurant, Ensemble Lounge, Cellar Masters, and Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club) Interior Design Project Teams Barbara Sherman and Rebecca Emanuel (WBA); and Hans Galutera, Francesca Bucci, and Bentley Brownfield, BG Studio International Contractor and Purchasing Firm Meyer Werft Lighting Consultants Fisher Marantz Stone Inc. and Rob Schoenbohm Lightime Design Landscape Waterfield Design Group GRAND FOYER Carpet Crossley Ceiling and Column Glass glas+raume GmbH ENTERTAINMENT COURT Seating and Tables Colber Column Wrapping Majilite MURANO SPECIALTY RESTAURANT Fabrics Larsen, Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, Zimmer+Rohde, Jerry Pair, Pierre Frey, Rodolph, and Sahco Furniture Royal Custom Designs, Colber, and Shahrooz Home Fashion CELLAR MASTERS Barstools Baker and Robert Allen Ottomans Environmental Language For a complete list of sourcing, log on to www.hdmag.com
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Latest offerings highlight Arc-Com Fabric’s continuing commitment to innovation and the environment Continuing Arc-Com’s commitment to address the need for decorative, environmentally sound, and high performance fabrics for the healthcare and hospitality markets; the Arc-Com Design Studio is proud to introduce pattern Juliet. Juliet offers a glimpse into traditional English textile design by embodying the stylized floral prints of the Jacobean era. A lovely addition to Arc-Com’s vast range of environmentally sound products, pattern Juliet is stocked with the Crypton Green Stain Resistant finish, is MBDC cradle to cradle certified, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified, and can contribute towards LEED certification. Combining bountiful floral details with a warm color palette, including a sunshine yellow, a berry red, and a dramatic black and gold, make pattern Juliet an excellent choice for hospitality settings as well as assisted living facilities. An intelligent coordinate able to compliment both old and new designs in Arc-Com’s line is pattern, Moonbeam. This beautifully crafted textile employs the use of several novelty yarns to achieve its subtle color shifts and sophisticated look. A rayon/cotton/nylon twist yarn infuses a multicolored element into each colorway, while a hi-luster polyester catches the light to create a beautiful shimmering effect on the surface of the fabric. Pattern Moonbeam achieves an up-scale, silk-like look not often associated with superior performance characteristics. JULIET AND MOONBEAM
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Elegant and durable carved relief furniture to the trade, inspired and compatible with our Iconic Panels. For the entire collection, and all patterns and colors, visit us on the web at www.IconicRoom.com. Palm Springs
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Iconic Room a division of B+N Industries, Inc. www.IconicRoom.com 1409 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, California 94010 (650) 393-2400
UPHOLSTERY
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Thank you for your support. www.cryptonfabric.com | 1.800.crypton
Crypton Super Fabrics provide unprecedented stain, microbial and moisture resistance, as well as breathable comfort and extreme strength and durability. With every fiber encapsulated with protection, designers know their fabric selections will stay as fresh as the day they were installed. In fact, Crypton goes the extra mile with a guaranteed moisture barrier, field service support, continuing education, and cleaning products that make maintenance a snap.
For every yard of InCase and Crypton Green produced, we invest in renewable energy and carbon offsets. In fact, analyses by independent labs have resulted in several endorsements, and our environmentally preferable chemistry - combined with our recycling efforts and leapfrog technologies that consume less water, energy and packaging - have made Crypton the clear, green choice. For your copy of the guide to textile sustainability metrics, visit www.cryptonfabric.com/green.
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In the past mattresses acted like sponges, absorbing spills and becoming havens for microscopic contaminants. Now, the revolutionary Crypton Mattress Fabric offers an integrated barrier that permanently repels and releases stains, locking out liquids and mites while remaining comfortable and breathable. Our mattresses are the first, and only, to be completely disinfectable with our EPA approved products. Ask for a mattress with Crypton Mattress Fabric — t here is nothing else like it in the world.
After 15 years of making moisture, odor, bacteria and stain resistant fabric, we hit the wall. Literally. Introducing Crypton Wall Fabrics with recycled polyester yarn. Created with Crypton’s patented technology, and third party certified green, they are perfect for wallcoverings, panel systems, partitions, and anywhere else you want a highly sustainable alternative to everyday wall décor. So go ahead... create something off the wall, and take comfort in knowing you’re covered.
InCase you were wondering — yes, we offer fabric protection. Introducing InCase– a stain, odor and microbial-resistant treatment with Crypton technology that’s perfect for cubical curtains, top of bed, task seating, and just about anywhere that a moisture barrier isn’t necessary. It’s the best certified green treatment available. InCase protection — Crypton technology. Just InCase.
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MATTRESS FABRIC
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Green has never looked this good.
H2Okinetic Technology® enables the Delta® Water-Efficient Showerhead to delight your guests while fulfilling your water-efficiency requirements*. A Delta exclusive, H2Okinetic Technology produces bigger water droplets for a warmer, more luxurious spray that blankets the body while using 36% less water*. Indulge your guests without waste. It’s one of the many ideas that make Delta more than just a faucet. Calculate your potential water-savings at deltafaucet.com/green
*Computation based on comparison of showerheads that have a flow rate of 2.5 gpm under ASME A112.18.1
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H2Okinetic Technology from Delta Delta® is a brand of Delta Faucet Company, the largest manufacturer of residential/commercial faucets in the United States. At the heart of Delta is a belief that there is a better way to live with water. It goes beyond excellent design to incorporate smart thinking that anticipates people’s needs. deltafaucet.com
H2Okinetic Technology® from Delta® creates a shower that is delightfully indulgent and efficient. H20kinetic Technology produces bigger water droplets for a warmer, more luxurious spray that uses 36% less water.* deltafaucet.com/H2O_Kinetics *Computation based on comparison of body sprays that have a flow rate of 2.5 gpm under ASME A112.18.1
Delta Faucet Company 55 E 111th Street • PO Box 40980 Indianapolis, IN 46280 1-800-345-DELTA (3358) www.deltafaucet.com
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Happy Birthday D’style Inc. BONITA CHEST The Bonita Collection is the brainchild of award-winning designer Michael Wolk. The chest features a mocha on oak finish with zebrawood inserts and 12 drawers for storage. The Bonita collection also includes a bed, nightstand, occasional tables, and dining.
HUNTER CHANDELIER The impressive Hunter Chandelier makes a bold statement here measuring 75 inches in overall diameter and 60 inches in height. The chandelier features a copper plated finish and a sandblasted tea stained diffuser.
MIRAGE CONSOLE TABLE This metal and glass combination console is part of the Mirage Collection, which features satin nickel plating and is shown here with gray glass.
San Diego-based D’style Inc. is a world-class vendor for custom wood casegoods and custom metal furnishings and lighting. This year D’style celebrates its 20th year in business. Through that time, D’style has built its reputation on quality products and timely installations. We have worked with leading designers, purchasing agents and hotel owners and operators and are a preferred and approved vendor for several top hotel brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Four Seasons, Starwood, Ritz Carlton, and others. D’style Inc. has manufacturing facilities in both Mexico and China, with warehousing and logistics capabilities to ship anywhere in the world. Visit www.dstyleinc.com for more information.
3451 Main Street Suite 108 Chula Vista, CA 91911 tel: 619-662-0560 • fax: 619-662-3388 www.dstyleinc.com
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Duralee Contract introduces its Ensemble Multi-Purpose collection, suitable for drapery, top of the bed and upholstery. A savory new addition to our ever growing line of Duralee Contract fabrics. Ensemble Multi-Purpose fabrics range from elegant single-layer damasks to multi-layered woven textures, which are perfect for any application. All fabrics in this collection passes flame rating NFPA 260A and NFPA 701 small scale, rated heavy upholstery and commercially washable, all while maintaining a soft, luxurious hand. 1 866 373 8932
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Duralee Contract introduces Crypton Green…Sustainable, High Performance fabrics that are fun, modern, colorful and earth friendly. Duralee Contract has risen to the challenge of creating beautiful, sophisticated designs with social responsibility. Call us today to see our “growing” line of environmentally friendly fabrics. 1 866 373 8932
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Featuring EarthWerks Stained Concrete
Reducing our footprint on the planet.
The rare beauty of nature. The real
benefits of sustainable vinyl. This is EarthWerks. Unique nature-inspired tile and plank designs that capture the intricate graining of wood, the rugged spirit of stone and marble, and the enduring performance, value and “green-friendly” quality of vinyl. And the real beauty of EarthWerks? Everything we do — our people, programs and products — is focused on sustaining resources while helping you efficiently create unique interior environments. With EarthWerks, better flooring just comes naturally.
For information regarding our extensive line of sustainable vinyl flooring, please call 800-275-7943 x8224, or visit us online at www.earthwerks.net
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Flooring Inspired by Nature
EARTHWERKS™ PATTERN METALLIC SOLID VINYL TILE A deep metallic look that creates an abstract, dramatic impact with subtle sparkle that looks different from every angle. Create spectacular interior designs with one or two coordinating color choices in this high quality 18” x 18” tile.
EARTHWERKS™ WOOD CLASSIC PLANK Wood Classic Solid Vinyl Plank uniquely captures the rustic look of reclaimed wood plank. Natural depth and grain, outstanding durability and eye-lingering realism make Wood Classic superb in a variety of interior atmospheres.
Every EarthWerks™ product has been designed to give you the feel of its natural counterpart – hardwoods, metal and natural stone tiles have never been more complimented. Strength, performance, luxury and style are built in. And, our Green4Life program is EarthWerks'™ dedication to sustainability – Reclaim, Recycle, Reuse. EarthWerks™ A Division of Swiff-Train Company. EARTHWERKS™ STAINED CONCRETE SOLID VINYL TILE Smooth and subtle with a decorative finish that brings elegance to your interior design. This 18” x 18” tile provides the look of stained concrete with the ease of maintenance and durability that is EarthWerks' reputation for quality and wear.
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Scoop by Gloster With the introduction of Scoop at the Casual Furniture Market in Chicago this September, Gloster steps out with a hip preview of the organic rounded designs and minimalist sensibilities that are making waves across the pond, and introduces the first fine casual furniture line available in metallic all-weather wicker. Intrigued by creating an edgy yet elegant new aesthetic for Gloster, awardwinning London designer Mark Gabbertas envisioned a line offering a full, curvy seat shape and sleek, striking lines with a distinctly European flair. “I wanted Scoop to look inviting and comforting,” says Gabbertas. “One immediately associates the curves with relaxation and ease, but I also wanted the range to look graphic and striking. Scoop was designed to make a statement about where Gloster is heading while demonstrating a real move to a more contemporary collection.” Gabbertas accomplishes this with a dash of flash and metallic all-weather wicker in two striking hues of bronze and copper. With its unique herringbone woven design, Scoop makes a statement about curves and relaxation. While most woven furniture relies on its frame for shape and structure, Scoop blurs the lines by incorporating the skeletal frame into the overall design, making pieces that hug the curves without imposing on comfort. Literally redefining the shape of woven seating, Scoop’s raison d’être is a distinctive curved seat with an internal cushioning system that filters moisture straight through while allowing the clean, flowing lines of the design to stand proud. External cushions are optional; a truly unconventional take on outdoor furnishings. The curves of the Scoop lounger invite one to sink down and enjoy this lightweight, easily moveable piece. But it is Gabbertas’ Nest lounger that takes Scoop’s curves to a new level. Aptly named, the organic curves of the Nest could seem imposing at 43 inches tall and 73.5 inches
wide, but instead become an inviting sanctuary for one or two, where cocooning an afternoon away may turn into an evening’s retreat. “The larger-than-life Nest was the last piece to join the range,” says Gabbertas, “and I wanted to create exactly that: a cocooning, embracing and sheltering environment that would give privacy when turned, but which also had a throne-like quality with its high back. I felt this perhaps would make people feel good in the broadest sense.” The Scoop Collection fully accommodates outdoor furnishing requirements with dining chairs and tables, offering a choice of either slatted teak or richly hued Cocoa ceramic tops. A lounge chair and ottoman, relaxer and occasional tables set the scene for chic conversation. The intimate Nest completes the collection. Scoop features: 33 pieces • Two weather-resistant materials: all-weather wicker and stainless steel • Two striking hues of metallic all-weather wicker (Bronze and Copper) • Unique herringbone weave • Sleek, gazelle-like legs wrapped in all-weather wicker and capped with stainless steel • Internal reticulated foam cushioning system • Modern, organic and flowing shapes • Extraordinary profiles and silhouettes • Tables with gently tapered central pedestals to allow uninterrupted leg room • Dining and side tables with slatted teak or highly durable Cocoa ceramic table tops • An imposing yet intimate Nest Hip, minimalist, modern outdoor furniture that fzeels as good as it looks? Only Gloster’s timeless elegance combined with Gabbertas’ confident style could produce furnishing so fierce. “We’re excited about launching Scoop in the United States,” said Eric Parsons, national sales manager for Gloster. “While Gloster enjoys an excellent reputation around the globe for our classic upscale outdoor collections, Scoop is by far our most
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Now you can extend some hospitality to the planet, too. Our tables and chairs are built with increasingly sustainable materials and techniques to reduce environmental impact. We use certified renewable wood. Recycled steel. No-VOC paints. And a whole host of other green features that can help you earn LEED certification. Now you can be good to your guests and be good to the planet. Visit our web site to learn more!
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sheers to elegant textured taffetas and much more, this collection is turning heads all across the country! Their new “Integra Environments” collection of recycled polyester fabrics is a welcome addition for all who are pursuing environmentally friendly alternatives to the traditional products. If you are seeking fresh new looks that are described as delicious, alluring, friendly in smashing colors you must see this collection – don’t be left out!
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PA R M A V I TA L I J ANUS et Cie introduces PARMA, a collection of
new materials and designs including Vitali, hand-woven from our own Ver tex ® , a revolutionar y fiber combining a polyethylene core surrounded by organic hemp. This “generation-next” fiber is imper vious to the elements, it is luxuriously natural and soft to the touch.
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100% of the collection utilizes our exclusive, recycled Lone Meadow Integrity Foam System (CA117 or CA133 compliant) 100% of the hardwoods are from SFI certified, replenishable North American forests 100% of the finishing materials are water based, with the lowest VOC emissions in hospitality 100% comfort featuring sustainable fabrics 100% manufactured in the USA For more information, or to arrange a factory tour, contact sales@lonemeadow.com or call 310.605.6600
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Tel. 310.605.6600 Fax. 310.605.6614 Rancho Dominguez, CA. Asheboro, NC.
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LEUCOS USA
FDV COLLECTION CHARME Charme is a new collection of wall, ceiling and pendant fixtures designed by Marina Toscano for both contemporary and traditional settings. Expertly crafted in Italy, Charme features a lightweight, curved glass diffuser adorned with a decorative gold or platinum metallic leaf outer layer. The diffuser, which is screenprinted with the same pattern on the inside, is available in white, gold or platinum. This unusual design gives the fixture a distinctive 3D effect.
LEUCOS FAIRY The dramatic Fairy collection includes pendant fixtures in three shapes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; spheres, geoids, and cylinders and a cylindrical floor fixture. The sparkling glass is made from borosilicate crystal glass with a ribbed inner tube that encompasses a halogen light source. Pendants are crafted in metal with chrome or gold finish while the floor fixture is available in polished chrome with a matte black base
Leucos USA is a family of distinctive lighting brands that include Leucos, ITRE and FDV Collection. Crafted in Italy, all of the Leucos USA products represent the very best blend of traditional hand-blown glass techniques combined with innovative, modern design. While deeply valuing Italian tradition, the Leucos brands continue to explore new and invigorating production methods that make the company a renowned and visionary leader in contemporary glass lighting.
ITRE CLASS The extensive Class collection of lighting designs is characterized by precious blown glass surfaces with skillfully hand made incisions. This Venetian technique is particularly dramatic when the glass is illuminated. Unique glass offerings include: red Bordeaux, brown, mirror, silver, black, white and crystal. The large scale Class Plus (floor version shown here) features a silk shade.
LEUCOS USA tel: 732-225-0010 www.leucosusa.com â&#x20AC;˘ info@leucosusa.com
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LG. The ultimate name in wide-screen hospitality. Spoil your guests with LG. Surround them with full HD 1080p. Choose from slender 32” class LCDs ideal for wall mounting or armoires—to 60” class plasmas, grand enough to fill a penthouse suite. Give them the full experience of sight and sound delivered through the LG TV: digitized in-room catalogs and virtual tours of your amenities delivered in high def and high style. LG. Nothing but the best for your guests. www.LGcommercial.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. “LG Life’s Good” is a registered trademark of LG Corp. Screen image is simulated.
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LG Electronics
LG700H SERIES LG’s LG700H series combines a glossy black frame with invisible speakers, eliminating traditional speaker drivers and associated grills. A modern addition to any hotel room, 700H is available in 32-, 37- and 42-inch class sizes.
PRO:CENTRIC™ Pro:Centric™ technology allows customization of the in-room experience, providing the platform for easy channel searching, access to games, Internet data and applications designed to connect guests to hotel services such as room service and spa menus.
A leading supplier of flat-panel displays to the U.S. hospitality industry, LG Electronics provides hoteliers with a full solution, including in-room HDTVs, digital signage, Remote Jack Packs and LCD computer monitors. LG’s dedicated research and development team, advanced technology group and dedicated sales and customer service teams enables a complete, innovative and integrated system. For more information, please visit www.LGcommercial.com.
STRETCH SCREEN LG’s unique Stretch Screens (models M3800S-BN/M2900S-BN) allow for unique applications including restaurant menus, hotel directories and more at roughly half the height of a traditional LCD model.
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Floral and botanical fabric designs commingle with plush and faux-pleated textures to create the nine intricate patterns of the PhiloSoPhy ColleCtion. 40 colors are fashioned from a range of yarns spun from rapidly renewable resources, post-consumer recycled and antimony-free polyester.
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Evolve Guestroom Controls Evolve is a state-of-the-art wireless room control system designed to save 30% or more on your propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utility costs while offering a return on your investment in 1 year or less. Upon entering the room, the guest initiates control of their lighting, heating/cooling, television and draperies by simply inserting their keycard into the wall mounted Evolve card reader. When guests leave and remove their card, everything reverts to the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predetermined room settings thereby eliminating wasteful spending while creating a green environment.
Easily installed in under 30 minutes per room, the Evolve system can be retro-fitted to any property, from sophisticated luxury suites to the most economical guestroom.
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Evolve is an affiliate company of MCP and the Mason family of companies.
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angela adams and MDC Wallcoverings Internationally recognized designer angela adams has partnered with MDC Wallcoverings to create a sustainable wallcovering collection featuring adams' signature aesthetic. The combination of fresh patterns and exceptional printing techniques has modern appeal. The offerings incorporate innovative Encore reclamation program technology, 100% post-consumer recyclability, recycled packaging, non-PVC construction and water-based inks.
CASCO A pattern always noticed in Maine; barnacles on a rock, periwinkles in a tidal pool, an aerial view of islands, or bubbles in ice or a mud puddle.
GRASS Inspired by the beach grass that grows along the coast of Maine, changing colors with each season.
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LULU Inspired by beach rocks, stacks of wood and frozen bubbles in the ice.
Sit Green. Love the beauty of nature? So do we.
At MTS, we can’t guarantee that every day will be clear and 85, but we can confidently say we’re doing just about everything under the sun to keep our environmental footprints from sight. We’ve adopted environmentally friendly manufacturing policies that reduce emissions, conserve energy and support recycling. So, have a seat. We think you’ll enjoy the view. Let us clear the air. Visit www.mtsseating.com/synergreen today and visit us at the 2009 HD Expo, booth 3905.
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See the new Moderne Collection and other new models unveiled at HD Expo 2009, booth No. 3905. MTS... If you haven’t seen us lately, you haven’t seen us! www.mtsseating.com or 734-847-3875
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P/Kaufmann Contract Design + Sales = Business. Our Corporate Design/Merchandising team is an in-house panel of industry experts. This small, select group travels anywhere in the U.S. The ultimate goal: to meet your specific needs. Custom? Our forte. We work closely with specifiers worldwide to produce unique product. Our talented team delivers high performance at a value driven cost. Trends? We forecast. We put together trend forecasts encompassing Color, Lifestyle, and Product. We predict where we’re headed and how we’ll get there. Our in-house gurus fine tune this forecast to address your specific needs. Proprietary? Of course. Through exclusive licensing agreements, we recreate beautiful fabric from the most prestigious editeurs around the world. Your original vision isn’t compromised for price and performance. Specs? No problem. Our extensive line passes all appropriate product codes and ACT standards. Drapery? Bedding ? Upholstery? Finished Product? Our business works for you! Green? Recyclable? You bet. Partnered with The Nature Conservancy, our collection of eco-friendly fabrics is constructed of 100% recycled polyester and 100% certified by MBDC. Fabrication? Top drawer. From off-the-shelf to complex custom, we offer the ultimate in one stop shopping. Our range includes shower curtains, coverlets, duvets, bed throws, and bed skirts. P/Kaufmann Contract is your solution. What can we create for you?
2 Park Avenue • New York, NY 10016 tel: 212-292-2386 • fax: 212-292-2240 Customer Service email: contractsample@pkaufmann.com www.pkcontract.com
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Restoration Hardware Trade
A Separate Division Within Restoration Hardware Specializing In Hospitality, MultiFamily Housing and Commercial Outdoor, Lighting and Hardware Solutions. We Are Focused On Delivering Value To Your Projects By Supplying Quality Products, Designed By Our Internal Design Team That Fit Conservative Budgets.
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Rocky Mountain Hardware Since 1992, Rocky Mountain Hardware has manufactured the finest solid bronze architectural hardware. Designed to meet and exceed stringent standards of the luxury hospitality market, our broad product selection includes entry grips and pulls, electronic card lock trim, cabinet hardware, lighting, tile and more. Exceptional product and an unmatched reputation for providing quality service, Rocky Mountain Hardware â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hospitality has differentiated itself as an industry leader within this competitive market. Rocky Mountain Hardware seamlessly combines ancient artisan techniques with cutting edge technology resulting in beautiful handcrafted hardware with perfect tolerances. Additionally, because only the finest recycled bronze is used to cast each piece, our entire product line is third party certified to contain a minimum of 90% recycled content. Thus allowing our hardware to contribute towards earning up to 2 LEED points as part of the USGBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green rating system.
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Select from our main product line, or allow us to create a custom signature piece for your project. Regardless, our dedicated team is here to guide the process from concept to installation.
1020 Airport Way Hailey, ID 83333 tel: 888-788-2013 x1127 fax: 208-788-2577 www.rockymountainhardware.com
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The joy of Whimsey and the touch of Elegance are woven together in two of our newest collections. Sheer Elegance V and Fusion VI Whimsical Collection.
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Visit us at HD booth # 2527
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102 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 686-6829 Fax: (212) 213-6459 E-Mail: info@csamelson.com
Sleep Designed to Satisfy
You design every detail of your properties. Your guests dine glamorously. Lounge luxuriously. And they should sleep exceptionally. Stearns & FosterÂŽ hospitality sleep systems feature the finest materials and impeccable styling, creating an unparalleled sleep experience. Give your guests the very best; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be even more satisfied with their stay. Learn more about Stearns & Foster and how to increase guest satisfaction with these luxury sleep systems from Sealy Global Hospitality. Visit HD Expo booth #2736 or www.SatisfyYourGuest.com/HD04
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MONOGRAM 400 PLUSH The Sealy Posturepedic® Monogram™ 400 Series provides high-quality comfort with full-body and edge support. Select from plush (shown), plush pillowtop and cushion firm comfort levels. CONVERTIBLE COLLECTION The Sealy Posturepedic® Convertible Collection™ is Sealy's new pillowtop solution for hospitality environments. When it's time to refresh, simply change the tops instead of the whole mattress.
Sealy is the world’s leading bedding manufacturer, with the number-one brand in terms of both sales and preference for the retail and hospitality markets. Sealy Global Hospitality helps hoteliers increase guest satisfaction, loyalty and overall profitability by providing a great sleep experience at any price point. Learn more at www.sealyhospitality.com
MONOGRAM 600 PLUSH EURO PILLOWTOP The Sealy Posturepedic® Monogram™ 600 Series offers enhanced comfort, featuring SuperSoft pressure relief inlays and coil-inspired edge support. Plush, cushion firm Euro pillowtop and plush Euro pillowtop (shown) options available.
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Please visit us at HD Expo Booth #4962
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Vaughan Benz is a leading manufacturer of custom-made wood and upholstered furniture for the hospitality industry. Based in Los Angeles with factories in California and China, Vaughan Benz can produce orders of any size ranging from a quantity of one to several thousand pieces, all at competitive prices. All Vaughan Benz furniture is custommade to order. Our architecturallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; trained designers and project managers submit detailed AutoCAD drawings to the interior designers for approval, along with custom finish samples produced by our experienced finishers.
1635 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel: 323-752-4555 Fax: 323-752-0102 www.vaughanbenz.com info@hanbenz.com
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bringing design ideas to life
Protecting the environment is an integral part of the legacy at Westwood Interiors. We only use SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified hardwood.
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Advertiser Web Address 2nd Avenue Design www.2ndave.com Aceray www.aceray.com Alger Lighting www.algerco.com American Atelier www.americanatelierinc.com American of Martinsville www.americanof martinsville.com American Leather www.americanleather.com Andreu World www.andreuworldamerica.com Aquafil www.aquafilusa.com ArcCom Fabrics www.arc-com.com Architex www.architex-ljh.com B-Lux www.globallighting.com B&N Industries www.IconicRoom.com Baldinger Lighting www.baldinger.com Barlow Tyrie www.teak.com Bart Halpern www.barthalpern.com Beaufurn www.beaufurn.com Bertolini www.bertoliniHD.com Blue Leaf Hospitality www.blueleafmiami.com Brintons www.brintonsusa.com Bryan Ashley www.bryanashley.com Buhler www.buhlerfurniture.com Cambridge Weavers www.cambridgeweavers.com Carsons Hospitality www.carsonshospitality.com Centerpoint Global www.centerpointglobal.com Ceramic Tiles of Italy/Edi Cer Spa www.italiantiles.com CF Kent www.cfkent.com Clayton Miller Hospitality www.clayton-miller.com Concertex www.concertex.com Cortina Leathers www.cortinaleathers.com Cosentino www.silestoneusa.com Couristan Hospitality Concepts www.couristan.com Crypton www.cryptonfabric.com Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Style www.dstyleinc.com Daniel Paul Chair www.DPCchairs.com Decca Hospitality www.deccahospitality.com Delta Faucet Company www.urbanfaucet.com Design Origins by Shaw www.shawhospitalitygroup.com Designtex www.designtex.com Duralee Contract www.duraleecontract.com Durkan Hospitality www.durkan.com Earthwerks www.earthwerks.net Edelman Leather www.edelmanleather.com Eldorado Stone www.eldoradostone.com
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Advertiser Web Address Elkay www.elkayusa.com Emuamericas www.emuretail.com Envel Design www.enveldesign.com Estiluz www.estiluz.com Fabricut Contract www.fabricutcontract.com Fairmont Designs www.fairmontdesigns.com Fleetwood Fine Furniture www.fleetwoodfinefurniture.com CV4 Flexsteel Industries Inc. www.flexsteelcommercialfurniture.com 12 Front of House / Room 360 www.frontofthehouse.com 59 Gandia Blasco www.gandiablasco.com 88 Garrett Leather www.garrettleathr.com CV2,Cv3 Global Allies www.globalallies.com 258-259 Gloster Furniture www.gloster.com 260-261 Grand Rapids Chair Company www.grandrapidschair.com 262-263 Hallmark Lighting www.hallmarklighting.com 74 Hampstead Lighting www.hampsteadlighting.com 32 Hotel Technologies www.hoteltechnologies.com 102 Hunter Douglas Hospitality www.hunterdouglashospitality.com 5 Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc. www.innovationsusa.com 18 Interface www.interfaceflor.com 264-265 Integra Fabrics www.integrafabrics.com 72-73 Interiors of Spain 111 iWorks www.icontractus.com 112,266-267 Janus et Cie www.janusetcie.com 91 Jayne Young www.jayne-young.com 268-269 JL Furnishings www.jlfurnishings.com 35 Kallista www.kallista.com 103 Kettal www.kettal.com 270-271 Kimball Hospitality www.kimballhospitality.com 70 Kingsley-Bate www.kingsleybate.com 135 Klaussner Contract www.Klaussnercontract.com 9 Kohler www.kohler.com 23 Kohler Interiors www.kohlerinteriors.com 30 Kosta Furniture www.kostafurniture.com 17 Kravet www.kravetcontract.com 83 LBL Lighting www.lbllighting.com 272-273 Leucos www.leucos.com 37 Lexmark Carpet Mills www.lexmarkcarpet.com 274-275 LG Electronics www.Lgcommercial.com 43 Lily Jack www.lilyjack.com 123 Lladro www.lladro.es 268-269 Lone Meadow www.lonemeadow.com 20-21 Majestic Mirror www.theluxuryoflight.com 7 Mark David Custom Contract Furniture www.markdavid.net
Visit hdmag.com for more information about our advertisers Page # Advertiser Web Address 36,278-279 Mason Contract Products www.masoncontract.com 280-281 Maya Romanoff www.mayaromanoff.com 282-283 MDC Wallcoverings www.mdcwall.com 8 Milliken Hospitality www.millikencarpet.com 44 Mitchell Gold www.mitchellgold.com 40 ModularArts www.modulararts.com 122 Moen www.moen.com 276-277 Momentum (Loomsource) www.memosamples.com 61 Montague www.williammontague.com 284-285 Moore & Giles www.mooreandgiles.com 94 Morbern www.morbern.com 286-287 Mourastarr www.mourastarr.com 288-289 MTS Seating www.mtsseating.com 96 NeoMetro www.neo-metro.com 290-291 Neoteric Home www.neoterichome.com 292-293 NLP Furniture www.nlpfurniture.com 294-295 Northwest Carpets www.aureuscarpets.com 98 Outdoor Lifestyle www.olfurniture.com 296-297 P/Kaufmann www.pkcontract.com 13 Pavilion Furniture www.pavilion-furniture.com 298-299 Perlick www.perlick.com 53 Phillip Jeffries www.phillipjeffries.com 97 Porcelanosa www.porcelanosa-usa.com 38 Quoizel Lighting www.QuoizelHospitality.com 300-301 Restoration Hardware www.restorationhardware.com 302-303 Richloom Fabrics www.richloom.com 77,79 Robert Allen www.robertallendesign.com 304-305 Rocky Mountain Hardware www.rockymountainhardware.com 89 Roppe www.roppe.com 110 Samuel Lawrence www.slh-co.com 306-307 Samelson Chatalane www.csamelson.com 50 Samuelson Furniture www.samuelsonfurniture.com 308-309 Sealy www.sealy.com 310-311 Serta www.serta.com 312-313 Shafer Commercial Seating www.shafer.com 2-3 Shaw Hospitality Carpets www.shawhospitalitygroup.com 86 Scott Lamp Co. www.scottlamp.com 55 Signature Hospitality Carpets www.signaturecarpets.com 57 Simmons Contract Sales, LLC. www.simmonshospitality.com 66 Smith & Hawken www.SmithandHawkenTrade.com 62 Soho Myriad www.sohomyriad.com 90 Stylus www.stylussofas.com 314-315 Summa International www.summainternational.com 47 Symmons www.symmons.com
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Advertiser Web Address Tau Ceramic www.tauceramic.com Templeton Carpet Mills www.templetoncarpet.com The Stone Resource www.thestoneresource.com Tiles of Spain www.spaintiles.info TOTO www.totousa.com Tri Vantage www.trivantage.com Troy-CSL Lighting www.troycsl.com Tuuci www.tuuci.com Ulster Carpets www.ulstercarpets.com Universal Textiles www.universal-textile.net Vaughan Benz www.vaughanbenz.com Veneman www.venemanfurniture.com Vibia Inc. www.vibialight.com Waterworks www.waterworks.com Westwood Interiors www.westwoodinteriors.com Williams Sonoma www.williams-sonomainc.com
PRODUCT SHOWCASE 328 206 www.2zero6.com 328 3G Lighting www.3glighting.com 328 Above View www.aboveview.com 328 American trading www.amtradeco.com 329 Birdair www.birdair.com 329 Capital Gardens www.capital-garden.com 329 Crassevig www.crassevig.com 330 Decorcable www.decorcable.com 330 Dreamtex www.dreamtexintl.com 330 Duro Design www.duro-design.com 330 Firefarm Lighting www.firefarm.com 331 Harden Contract www.hardencontract.com 331 Hirsch Glass www.HirschGlassCorp.com 331 Hubbardton Forge www.vtforge.com 331 Impex 332 International Art Properties www.iapsf.com 332 Joan Warren-Grady Art www.jwgaa.com 332 La-Fete www.lafetedesign.com 332 Malabar www.malabarusa.com 333 Meridien Accents www.meridienrugs.com 333 MirrorMate www.mirrormatecommercial.com 333 Oxford Garden www.oxfordgarden.com 333 Southern Aluminum www.southernaluminum.com 334 Summer Classics www.summerclassics.com 334 The Gage Corp. www.gagecorp.net 334 United Feather & Down www.ufandd.com 334 Van Teal Inc. www.vanteal.com 335 Volume Lighting www.volumelighting.com 335 Walpole Woodworkers www.walpolewoodworkers.com 335 Warisan www.warisan.com 335 World Wide Draperies www.wwdrape.com April 2009
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The Kubo Collection is a series of surface or pendant mounted fixtures, featuring a fabricated, sandblasted acrylic diffuser. Lamping options include compact fluorescent, static LEDs or color changing LEDs. Custom sizes available. Since 1991, 3G Lighting has designed and manufactured high-end architectural lighting fixtures for both commercial and residential applications.
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Carl Stahl DécorCable Toll Free 800.444.6271 sales@decorcable.com www.decorcable.com
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Malabar has a world-wide reputation for its beautiful collections of unique furnishing fabrics. Malabar is known for its handloom cottons and silks fabrics in vibrant colors and textures. Malabar is located in all the major design centers in the US and throughout the world.
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On the boards The Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai at Pudong; Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain; One&Only Mazagan; Ritz-Carlton Macau; Montage Deer Valley; Fontainebleau Las Vegas; St. Regis Buenos Aires; Conrad Koh Samui Resort; and Park Hyatt Saadayat
Outside of the office, you could find me Walking my dog Charlie
City I’m watching Baku, Azerbaijan (Pictured: a rendering of the Full Moon Rising Hotel, by Hareem Architects)
Favorite TV Show Law & Order
Most challenging part of the job Managing all of the creative minds I have working with me My corporate culture Work hard, but play hard too
Recently completed projects MGM Grand Macau; St. Regis Singapore; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Hilton Beijing Wangfujing; Encantado, Santa Fe; Atlantis, the Palm Jumeirah; the Residences at the Little Nell, Aspen
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