HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE & DESIGN
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HOTEL REVIEWS The Standard
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Proper Hotel
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Château du Grand-Lucé
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The Langley
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London
Santa Monica
Loire Valley
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Buckinghamshire
Dakota 093 Manchester
Six Senses Bhutan
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Ikador 102 Croatia
The Magnolia Hotel
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The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
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Four Seasons Hotel
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The Moorgate
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The Calile
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Quinta do Lago 074
Manchester
Sao Paulo
London
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CONTENTS ISSUE 86
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LOCATION REPORT NEW YORK Sister City
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TWA Hotel
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Equinox Hotel
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The latest offshoot from Ace Hotels and Atelier Ace channels a distinctive sense of minimalism throughout its debut project.
A quartet of New York designers and architects reimagines JFK’s iconic TWA Terminal as a midcentury modern hotel.
Leading fitness brand Equinox opens its first gym/hotel hybrid as part of Manhattan’s colossal Hudson Yards development
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The Lobby
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Meeting… David Rockwell
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From pop-ups to installations, The Lobby explores hotel life in all its forms.
The recipient of the 2019 AHEAD Americas Outstanding Contribution prize looks back on a stellar career and the changing face of luxury.
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Events 173 Bathrooms 195
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20 Years of Hospitality Design
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y coincidence I am writing this in the lobby of 25hours
Martins Lane and The Sanderson. Malmaison and Hotel du
Hotel Number One in Hamburg – the exact spot our
Vin – trailblazers in the UK’s boutique hotel movement –
Editor-in-Chief Matt Turner wrote this column back in
were primed for expansion, and Starwood had just opened
September 2004, introducing our first major redesign.
W New York. Over the years, Sleeper has been fortunate to
So where better to reveal our new look? This time it’s more
be amongst the first to try such new concepts, and as we
of a re-edit than a full relaunch; an evolution rather than a
enter our 20th year, we continue to champion excellence in
revolution. We have a new strapline – Hospitality Experience
hospitality design, development and experience.
& Design – in line with AHEAD (Awards for Hospitality
We were there when Alex Calderwood (RIP) transformed a
Experience & Design). We’ve cleaned up our layouts to
Seattle halfway house into a hotel for the creative classes; and
establish a consistent look and feel across all three of our
again twenty years later when Atelier Ace unveiled Sister City,
print titles. And we’ve introduced new content following a
having adapted the original Ace concept for a new generation
strategic partnership with Top Hotel Projects, a venture that
of guests whose needs differ vastly from those who came-of-
will bring in-depth data on hotel developments worldwide to
age two decades ago.
the pages of Sleeper.
Closer to home in the UK, we were recently invited to see
Yet some of the biggest changes we’re introducing to the
results of a £12m top-to-toe refurbishment at The Edwardian
magazine are beyond its pages. Our partnership with Top Hotel
Manchester, formerly Radisson Edwardian Free Trade Hall,
Projects allows us to target our readership more precisely,
which featured on the front cover of issue 1 of Sleeper when
ensuring that we reach a constantly updated list of decision-
it first opened its doors.
makers and specifiers at all under-construction hotel projects
Despite the new look, our message is very much the same.
worldwide. You may have also noticed this print edition is
We’ll continue to craft content and commercial solutions
packaged in a more sustainable manner – compostable potato
to connect communities creating exceptional hospitality
starch for our mailing list recipients, and a more robust,
experiences around the world. And over the coming 12 months
recyclable card-based package for paying subscribers. These
we’ll be compiling some special features, looking back at the
innovations and improvements are just the start of a full year
people and projects that have shaped the hospitality landscape,
of 20th anniversary celebrations.
and ahead to what the future holds. Who knows what might
When the very first issue of Sleeper landed on desks in
be on our cover twenty years from now?
September 1999, it did so with the aim of bringing a new type of trade publication to the market, one that was both aspirational and inspirational, fostering a connection between those owning and operating hotels, and those responsible for creating them. There was a hunch that the sector was on the verge of radical change. Ian Schrager had arrived in London with St
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GUEST BOOK
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Working in collaboration with the TWA Hotel team, fashion designer Somsack Sikhounmuong is the creative force behind the clothing and accessory collection on sale at the property’s dedicated shop. Comprising pieces from tracksuits in the brand’s signature shade of red to cashmere jumpers bearing the TWA logo and travel pouches adorned with Sikhounmoung’s own sketch of the sweeping terminal, the J. Crew and Gola alumni has drawn from the wider hotel’s Mid-century design for a series of stylish souvenirs.
A pioneer of the boutique hotel movement in the UK, Ken McCulloch founded Malmaison in 1994, before going on to shakeup the affordable luxury market with Dakota Hotels. The brand – inspired by the elegant style and impeccable service of the Dakota airliner – made its debut in Nottingham in 2004 and has since opened in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leeds. Earlier this year, Dakota Hotels landed in Manchester, where interior designer Amanda Rosa brings a touch of old-school Mayfair to the Cottonopolis.
Since establishing her own studio in the 1990s, American designer Kelly Wearstler has created experiential environments for residential, hospitality, commercial and retail spaces, as well as expansive collections of lifestyle products. Having designed the interiors for the San Francisco debut of Proper Hotels in 2017, Wearstler’s latest project sees her introduce her signature exploration of materiality, colour and form to Santa Monica’s Proper Hotel, where organic textures and natural elements take centrestage.
“My hospitality career may seem a little serendipitous – along the lines of an accidental hotelier – but on reflection it’s a clear and certain path directed by my professional experience in the real estate and finance industries, my affinity for historical and architecturally significant properties, my bold approach to everything, and my love of problem-solving,” says hotelier Marcy Holthus. The visionary launched Pilot Hotels in 2018, and has recently opened Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé in the Loire Valley.
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THE LOBBY
Cocktails in Glass Houses… Following huge popularity last year, Scotland’s biggest
Ten gin-based mixes, a quintessentially Scottish whisky
cocktail festival is set to return to Edinburgh in October,
beverage, and The Glasshouse’s own bespoke ECW recipe,
and the city’s leading hotels are getting in on the action.
reflecting the hotel’s creative everyday menu.
In partnership with Edinburgh Cocktail Week (ECW), The
General access to the rooftop is complementary with
Glasshouse – a member of YTL Hotels – will welcome the
an ECW wristband and visitors are free to experience the
city’s first pop-up cocktail domes on its two-acre rooftop.
garden, where a pop-up Johnnie Walker bar will be serving
The transparent structures invite festival-goers to cosy-up
Edinburgh’s premium whiskies.
and take in the panoramic skyline views whilst sipping on a selection of signature drinks.
Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria will also be participating in the festival, introducing a cocktail-themed afternoon
The domes accommodate up to eight guests and are styled
tea experience for the duration of the week. These pop-
with sofas, blankets, rugs and fairy lights to create a snug
ups make up part of ECW’s cocktail village, returning to
atmosphere regardless of Edinburgh’s unpredictable weather
the Festival Square for another year. The village features a
conditions. Cocktails on offer include Belsazar Vermouth,
forest-themed extension, 19 pop-up bars, live music, and
Casamigos Tequila, Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray No.
an outdoor seating area.
THE LOBBY
2119: A Hotel Odyssey In celebration of its centenary, Hilton looks ahead to envision the hotel of the future.
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Since its inception in 1919, Hilton has been a
Once inside, guests will only see what they
pioneer in the hospitality industry, introducing
want to see. Every area will morph into a
air conditioning, in-room televisions and the
hyper-personalised space, with individual
computerised reservation system – all designed
data insights gleaned from embedded chip
to provide guests with the very best experience.
technology ensuring that rooms are ready the
Now, to celebrate its centenary, the global
moment a visitor walks in.
brand is propelling into the future, forecasting
“Guests will still seek comfort and rest during
trends and imagining the innovations that will
hotel stays in 100 years’ time; this has been
await guests in 100 years’ time.
the case for thousands of years,” says Joshua
Combining its own thoughts with those of
Sloser, Senior Vice President, Digital Product
futurist Gerd Leonhard, Hilton’s vision spans
Innovation, Hilton. “Hyper-personalisation will
everything from technology and design, to food
only work to enhance that experience, allowing
and drink, sustainability and wellness. In short,
guests to unwind in an environment created
it predicts a world of intergalactic getaways,
solely based on their preferences.”
hyper-personalised stays and 3D-printed
Though the forthcoming century may be
dinners; hotels will migrate to other planets
filled with artificial intelligence (AI), human
or high in the mountains to avoid encroaching
contact will be more critical than ever according
seas, while previously uninhabitable deserts will
to Leonhard: “The future will be exponential,
be transformed into places of recreation, and
convergent, holistic and most importantly
restaurant menus will be dominated by insect
– human-centric. As our world goes rapidly
proteins and lab-grown meat.
digital, data will be the new oil, AI will be the
Hotel structures will come to closer mirror
new electricity and the internet of things (IoT)
their surroundings too, with buildings becoming
the new nervous system. However, the more we
more intrinsically linked to local environments
digitise, the more human connection becomes
than ever before.
important. We cannot substitute relationships.”
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Out of Office The Hoxton enters the co-working market with a new shared workspace concept.
Its lobbies have been used as unofficial
members their own office in six, eight or 22-
workspaces by freelancers since it opened in
desk size options.
London over a decade ago, and now The Hoxton
Packaged with each membership tier are
has launched a dedicated co-working brand to
mates’ rates on The Hoxton’s guestrooms and
tap into the burgeoning market. Designed by
restaurants, free guest passes, a help-yourself
London-based owner and developer Ennismore,
pantry and stationary cupboard, £2 barista
the concept – titled Working From_ – will roll
coffee, and day-use hotel rooms for those who
out at two of its newest hotels in Chicago, which
want to work in total comfort. There’s also
debuted in April, and the newly-opened Hoxton
unlimited meeting room access and printing in
London, Southwark.
line with a fair use policy, as well as a dedicated
While working in a Hoxton lobby comes at
deadline resource where, if available, members
no cost, Working From_ will operate a flexible
who are working late into the night can get a
multi-tiered membership structure, catering to
hotel room for £25. On top of that is a weekly
everyone from freelancers working late nights
events programme and wellness studio run by
and weekends to fully operational start-ups
local partners, together with brain food served
eyeing an entire office.
up at a nutritionist-approved café or delivered
There’s a day pass (£30) for those who need a
directly to desks.
dedicated space to work from for a few hours, or
Occupying six floors of the 192-room Hoxton
for £75 per month, the Side Hustler rate secures
Southwark, Working From_ Southwark will
budding entrepreneurs a spot on a shared desk
feature 744 desks, five meeting rooms, a
during evenings and weekends. Desk Hop
wellness studio with daily classes and quiet
(£200/month) caters to workers happy to desk
booths for making private calls. The workspaces
surf, while Open Studio (£500/desk) provides a
will be flooded with natural light and decked in
permanent desk in a pod of six or eight people,
greenery for a garden-like look and feel. Local
and Private Studio (from £700/desk) gives
fitness partner The Refinery E9 will curate the programming in the wellness studio, running yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions to keep workers feeling energised. Meanwhile, learning network You Can Now (YCN) will host a series of free weekly talks and workshops intended to inspire professional development. Additional facilities will include showers, lockers, bike storage and a members’ cafe serving healthy desk-side lunch delivery. Likewise, The Hoxton Chicago’s Working From_ West Loop will comprise two floors of shared workspace with 294 desks, two meeting rooms, two terraces and a weekly agenda of events. The new destination will also feature a members’ café and bar plating up a menu by Boka Restaurant Group, as well as access to a wellness studio, where members will have discounts on a rotating calendar of classes.
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THE LOBBY
Growing for Gold A hotel exclusively for houseplants opened its
give a helping hand to the increasing number
doors this summer holiday season, offering
of plant parents.”
peace of mind for vacationing ‘plant parents’
The hotel comes following a surge of
with trust issues. The 100 room – more like
houseplant popularity amongst millennials.
shelf – guesthouse, established by online plant
Research commissioned by Patch found that
retailer Patch, promised its leafy residents
67% of Londoners bought a plant in the last
an all-inclusive stay and specialised TLC
year; and after reporting sales of around 130,000
from a team of experts – all free-of-charge.
plants in 2018, they are on track to sell 300,000
Understanding that every plant requires a
by the end of 2019.
different maintenance regime, the team’s
Rose Grower, the hotel’s aptly named
customised care revolved around three
manager, adds: “The hotel is a sanctuary for
fundamentals of organic, vegan plant food;
your beloved plants. They will be in great
careful watering through custom hydration spa
company and looked after with the respect
treatments; and the right exposure to sunlight.
and love they so richly deserve. So many of us
CEO Freddie Blackett comments: “We all
have asked a friend or family member to water
know the crushing disappointing when you
the plants when we’re away, only to return to
return from holiday to find that your plant has
disappointment. The hotel not only saves your
gone from green lusciousness, to a burnt, dry
plants, but your relationships too.”
bunch of twigs. We wanted to open the hotel to
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Suspended in Time There’s something rather poignant about a palatial ruin, be that the Roman Forum, Machu Picchu or Cambodia’s Angkor Wat. Structures that were once built to last, built to impress, built with style and grandeur, now besieged by nature and suspended in time. More remarkable is how the most ostentatious of buildings, many of which are former hotels, have fallen into such disrepair. Delving into the decline of what were once homes and holiday resorts for the wealthiest members of society, Abandoned Palaces by Michael Kerrigan uncovers the reasons behind the abandonment of these colossal constructions, from changing trends to politics, bankruptcy and natural disasters. One example is the deserted Royal Hotel on Hachijojima Island in Japan. A once-luxurious resort, built during the early 1960s when the region was economically on the rise, now sits as an overgrown, crumbling heap due to a cautious government discouraging foreign travel, with newly affluent potential guests encouraged to find their jet-set luxury nearer to home. Despite becoming the centrepiece of Hachijojima – billed at the time as the ‘Hawaii of Japan’ – the resort closed in the 1990s after restrictions were relaxed and has stood empty ever since, its French Baroque architecture gradually decaying into a backdrop teeming with a different kind of life.
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An Unforgettable Installation In keeping with its playful brand ethos,
Forgot adds: “Colour and form are important
CitizenM has commissioned London-based
aspects of my design process. It was exciting
artist Emily Forgot to create Never Lost: an
to find out that CitizenM wanted me to push
immersive installation that will transform its
my design thinking further, leading us to
CitizenM London Shoreditch hotel entrance into
incorporate materials I hadn’t worked with in
an interactive maze for London Design Festival.
the past to add to the more sensory experience
“Since my first solo show during LDF in
Unlike the traditional labyrinth, designed
architecture and interior spaces – often with a
to confuse, disorientate and hold participants
fantastical element,” says Forgot. “A maze is
captive, Forgot’s installation is somewhat less
perhaps one of the most surreal built structures,
intense. Using music to soothe visitors and
so the idea to create one for CitizenM was the
encourage a calm state of mind, Never Lost will
perfect route to take.”
be enhanced by three tracks from the Music for
Forgot’s colourful visual language and
Brainwaves album, a project commissioned by
architectural references will bring the project
CitizenM to combat issues such as anxiety and
to life, drawing inspiration from designers such
sleeplessness brought about from travelling.
as Xavier Corbero, Ricardo Bofill and Richard
Forgot’s vision will come to life between
England, who embrace fantasy storytelling
14-30 September, encouraging visitors to step
in their practices, merging joyful spirit with
outside their comfort zones and into a whimsical
functionality. In this respect, Never Lost
work of art. Visitors won’t be forgetting it any
will seek to explore the limits between real,
time soon.
remembered and imagined spaces.
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THE LOBBY
New Openings... Sleeper’s pick of new openings
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Parīlio Paros
The Hoxton Southwark
The Dive Motel & Swim Club Nashville
Perched between Paros’ tranquil Kolympithres Beach and the whitewashed fishing village of Naoussa, the 33-suite Parīlio guesthouse echoes the aesthetic of the Greek island’s distinctive blockwhite architecture, layering spaces with natural stone materials and a soothing colour palette of neutral white, grey, ochre, ivory and sienna. Devised by native designer Stamos Hondrodimos, the hotel features a spa, a fully equipped gym and Mr. E. Here – an on-site restaurant headed up by chef Alexandros Tsiotinis.
Occupying a 14-storey newbuild in South London, the 192-key Hoxton Southwark marks the eighth hotel in the brand’s portfolio and its third in the UK capital. With Ennismore Design Studio overseeing industrial chic interiors, the factoryinspired scheme has been elevated by British-made furniture and lush greenery providing an airy counterpoint. The property features the brand’s signature communal spaces, a rooftop seafood restaurant and the second outpost of its new co-working concept, Working From_.
Having reinterpreted the traditional bed and breakfast as dynamic boutique concepts in Nashville and Brooklyn, Urban Cowboy’s Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks have launched a new creation; The Dive Motel & Swim Club – a 23-key property occupying a renovated 1956 Nashville motor inn. Designed, operated and owned by the duo, the motel features a 60-foot swimming pool, interiors layered with vintage ‘70s wallpaper and, true to name, an on-site dive bar serving as both restaurant and check-in desk.
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O
ver the past ten years, the world has
and has introduced a new shower-product
produced more plastic than during the
dispenser system in lieu of providing throwaway
whole of the last century. Consequently,
shampoo and conditioner bottles.
a staggering eight million tonnes of plastic
Speaking in 2018, Michel Miserez, Area Vice
waste is dumped into our oceans every year, and
President, UK & Ireland, Marriott International,
even more shocking was the recent discovery
explained: “Our UK hotels used 300,000 straws
of microscopic particles falling out of the sky
last year. By removing plastic straws from these
with snow in the Arctic. The facts speak for
properties, we made a small but significant step
themselves, and tackling what is undoubtedly a
in reducing the volume of plastic that damages
large-scale environmental disaster may seem an
our environment and wildlife.”
impossible task, but there is a glimmer of hope.
Similarly, Minor Hotel Group has adopted a
Increasing pressure from green-thinking
straw-free policy across its Anantara and Avani
consumers, together with new government
brands in Asia, with a view to extending the
regulations, has catalysed the war on plastic,
scheme to hotels across Europe, Australasia
with recent reports shedding positive light on
and the Middle East, while Edition Hotels
single-use carrier bag sales at UK supermarkets,
has launched the Stay Plastic Free initiative,
War on Plastic From plastic straws to the complete eradication of singleuse products, the hospitality industry opts for greener alternatives to combat waste.
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which have plunged by 93% in five years thanks
promising to meet this goal fully by the end of
to the introduction of a 5p levy. On top of that,
this year.
high-street chains like Costa Coffee, Wagamama
The publishing industry has been forced to
and McDonald’s have removed plastic straws
rethink its stance on plastic too, with the vast
from circulation – though the latter has run
majority of current mailing material ending
into controversy over whether its new paper
up in landfill. As part of our own commitment
versions are in fact recyclable – while the
to a greener future, Sleeper Media is turning
British Parliament is also planning to tax plastic
to biodegradable polywrapping, meaning the
packaging that is not made from at least 30%
distribution of our magazines will be more
recycled content.
sustainable going forward.
Taking the lead from retailers, the hospitality
Changing the global mindset towards single-
industry began its crusade towards a greener
use plastics will not happen overnight, but
future by finding alternatives to plastic straws and
with the rise of biodegradable and recyclable
has since championed fully-fledged movements
alternatives, attitudes are slowly beginning to
to phase out single-use products altogether.
shift. Consumers are making informed buying
Amongst those pledging to take action,
decisions based upon sustainability concerns,
Hilton Worldwide has revealed a goal to cut its
driving hotels to prove their eco-credentials and
environmental impact in half by 2030, starting
accelerating the eradication of plastic waste – a
by removing plastic straws and substituting the
move that may not solve the crisis, but at the
water bottles used in its conference rooms, while
very least demonstrates why certain parts of the
Marriott International expects to eliminate one
hospitality industry could prove to be part of the
billion plastic straws each year going forward,
solution rather than the problem.
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hough the likes of Coachella and Glastonbury
as the main selling point, whilst over on the
continue to draw record crowds, music
Baja California peninsula Vidanta Los Cabos
festival culture is nonetheless undergoing
has partnered with Hakkasan Group to develop
something of a ground shift. With the rise of
its entertainment facilities to the point where
glamping, organisers have increasingly found
parties headlined by Calvin Harris and other high
themselves catering for guests seeking a moment
profile DJs are commonplace, and festivals can be
of expensive comfort in muddy fields and
hosted as easily as a guest chef.
overflowing urinals, introducing initiatives to
The move could prove risky however, and
draw the luxury class into an environment they
hoteliers looking to explore the presence of music
would perhaps avoid otherwise.
festivals within their properties should remember
The rise of urban and inner-city festivals is
that both Coachella and Glastonbury were
big news for the hotel industry, in that it brings
conceived as rallies against the commercialisation
a previously distant concept and crowd into
of music festivals – the former an elaborate
territory more familiar. Whilst these two markets
middle finger to Ticketmaster’s extortionate
would rarely have crossed before the profits made
rates and the latter deeply tied to hippie culture
themselves obvious, festival culture now stands
and the free festival movement.
Hotel Jamboree As music festival culture undergoes changes in attitude, audience and execution, could hoteliers step in to capitalise?
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right at the doorstep, seeking shelter from rains
More than ever, the target millennial market
that can wash an entire year’s planning down the
has a strong nose for inauthenticity, and know
drain, and infrastructure not dependant on the
the difference between genuine cultural platform
length of extension cables.
and cash grab weekender. For inspiration, look
W Hotels, for instance, will host its third Wake
to Ibiza, where hotel/club hybrids in the vein
Up Call festival from 10–13 October at W Dubai
of Ushuaïa and Pikes have played a part in the
– The Palm, with a line up including Disclosure
musical landscape for decades, slowly becoming
and Rita Ora. Taking over the entire hotel with
intertwined with the party as both venue and
special F&B, wellness and social elements
accommodation option.
running parallel, the festival will offer members
There is little separation between these
of Marriott’s Bonvoy loyalty programme the
properties and the festivities they host, and by
chance to spend points on upgrades, access to
immersing themselves totally in the surrounding
meet and greets, special sound check sessions
culture they have become a part of the scene’s
and exclusive performances. The roving festival
lore and traditions, and see guests returning
travels from one W property to the next, bringing
summer after summer.
together a congregation of its youthful target
The attempt to bring these kinds of initiatives
market then giving them little-to-no reason to
into the fold must be genuine, because discerning
leave the property.
festival-goers will know otherwise, and whilst
Similarly, Mexico’s Careyes Resort will host
there may be less rain and dirt to contend
the third of its annual Ondalinda festivities in
with, muddy charm still trumps focus-grouped
November, the line up set on equal par with
sterility for some, even from the comfort of a
the luxury estate’s glamorous lifestyle offer
fully-furnished yurt.
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Michael Achenbaum The CEO of Gansevoort Hotel Group takes a fantasy break in Hawaii, where hotel royalty join forces for an unforgettable stay.
Who’s manning the stoves?
Where are you?
Is there anything you would like waiting for
Hawaii.
you in your room?
Danny Meyer, restaurateur and founder of
A fruit punch and vegetable spring roll – just like
Union Square Hospitality Group; his consistency
the ones served at Amanyara Turks & Caicos.
and service are unparalleled and his expert team
How did you get there?
can master any style of food.
American Airlines Business Class. Anything more is unnecessary, as American Airlines hit
Describe the hotel, your room and the view...
all the relevant notes for my travel.
The hotel is situated on a beachfront cliff and
And what’s on the menu?
is constructed from timber wrapped around
A Mediterranean-inspired feast of eclectic
Who is there to greet you on arrival?
a black metal frame, with floor-to-ceiling
flavours and perfect portions. Greek salad, a
Ian Schrager. He is the Godfather of boutique
windows looking out to the vast ocean views.
selection of mezze and grilled branzino are on
hotels and you can always learn from his
Paths and stairs cut into the side of the hill
the menu, followed by confectioner Lady M’s
experience and vision. This hotel is an
lead down to the beach, where a beautiful deck
signature crêpe cake.
opportunity for him to reinvent a leisure
and swimming pool await. Our guestroom
experience while making sure all of the stylish
is contemporary with rich-coloured tiles, a
Would you like something to drink with that?
elements of his lifetime are incorporated.
woven area rug and a huge white bed as the
Coke Zero.
centerpiece. Outside, a beautiful tub with a view And who’s at the concierge desk?
is the ultimate luxury.
What’s on your nightstand at bedtime? Vanity Fair and Joseph Heller’s satirical war
The concierge from Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris; Who designed it?
novel Catch-22, which reminds me of the
Zaha Hadid. Owing to her talent with form, it
humour in life even when it all gets confusing
Who are you sharing your room with?
would be amazing to see how she interprets
and difficult.
My girlfriend Cinthia and our child Logan are
blending the structure into the contours of the
here. Having my son experience the beauty of
hill and beachfront.
there is never anything they won’t do for you.
What toiletries would you like to freshen up with?
Hawaii is worth the trek. What’s the restaurant and bar like?
Rita Hazan hair products and Tata Harper
The restaurant is akin to El Chiringuito in Ibiza
creams.
– light and airy with a simple palette of natural timber and white soft furnishings.
Full English, continental or something different?
Who are you dining with this evening?
Protein, banana and oat milkshake.
Barack Obama; stand-up comedian and political
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Swimming pool, spa or gym?
comedian Sarah Silverman; and businessman
Gym every day for HIIT.
and politician Michael Bloomberg. The banter mixed with historic insights is a truly memorable experience.
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Awakening SAN MANUEL
Awakening – a happiness-focused resort on the Yucatan Peninsula – has announced a planned 2020 opening date. Set amidst the natural surroundings of San Manuel, a small Mayan community at the heart of the Yucutan headland, Awakening seeks to foster sustainable and transformational experiences. Combining high-end comfort with a programme of tranquil spiritual elements, adrenaline-pumping adventures and cultural excursions, the project has been envisioned by founders Adriana Chardí and Martin Loeffler, with design by Mexican firm ArqMov. Taking the form of a series of rounded Human Cocoons, the hotel is being developed to allow guests to fully experience the sounds, sights and smells of the jungle, with the structures seeking to provide a level of luxury equal to that of a high-end eco-boutique. Following the flow of nature, the hotel unfolds around eight cenotes – natural pools of fresh water connected to the world’s largest underground river system – and is oriented to allow guests to reconnect with both the land and each other by way of an aesthetic focus on natural forms and sacred geometry. Construction will adhere to high standards of sustainability with low impact building materials and reforestation activities. Chardí and Loeffler will also curate a series of experiences and excursions as part of the offer, including those dedicated to action sports (Awakening Adrenaline); tours and talks on local Mayan history (Awakening New Perspectives) and the emotional and physical connections between couples (Awakening Sensuality). A fully customised, bespoke programme designed to be undertaken individually will also be available.
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Capella
Capella Hotels & Resorts has revealed a Q4
is through art, entertainment or cuisine,
opening date for a 101-key property along
we strive to showcase the rich culture of
BANGKOK
Bangkok’s River of Kings.
the Charoenkrung district. Our cuisine will
Located in close proximity to the Chao Phraya and Charoenkrung neighbourhoods,
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reflect the re-awakening of this captivating Charoenkrung neighbourhood.”
the property will mark the group’s first urban
A second restaurant – Phra Nakhon –
hotel in Thailand, as well as one of the first to
will be overseen by Head Thai Chef Wichian
open on the area’s riverbank for two decades.
Triattanavatin, a Chaoroenkrung local born and
With design of public spaces, guestrooms and
raised in the area who will draw influence from
bars overseen by HBA Bangkok, architecture
the area’s bustling markets and hole-in-the-
by Dhevanand Architects and additional design
wall restaurants.
contributions from Bamo and PIA, the project
“Charoenkrung is part of my soul,”
forms part of the 14-acre Chao Phraya Estate
Triattanavatin explains. “So it is a great
development, and incorporates a river-facing
honour to introduce the cuisine of my home to
lounge filled with natural light, a signature
international guests. Charoenkrung has always
restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Mauro
welcomed the world and Capella Bangkok will
Colagreco, a ballroom with waterfront backdrop,
continue this proud legacy.”
and Auriga Wellness – a spa facility offering Asian therapies and ancient Thai treatments.
The hotel forms part of the US$918 million Chao Phraya Estate, which will also house the
“At Capella Bangkok, we are focused on
forthcoming Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok.
creating luxurious and highly authentic
Developed by Country Group Development,
experiences that echo the traditions of our
guests of both will have direct access to the
destination,” comments John Blanco, General
city’s longest private waterfront promenade.
Manager of Capella Bangkok. “Whether it
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The Prestige Hotel
A new urban heritage hotel in Penang’s capital
order to counteract long, narrow proportions
city of George Town has announced its October
the studio felt could be monotonous. As such,
PENANG
opening date.
elements including a custom reception desk that
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Launching as a member of Design Hotels
appears to balance on spheres, hidden doors in
and featuring 162 guestrooms, an all-day
guestrooms revealing pantries, and mechanised
restaurant, a rooftop infinity pool and a vibrant
lights that rotate to cast shadows of lattice have
dining and retail arcade, The Prestige Hotel has
all been created to animate it.
been envisioned by developer PPH and designer
Guestrooms ranging from standard to deluxe
Ministry of Design as a mix of contemporary and
to loft feature custom-designed showers and
colonial aesthetics for a style billed as Tropical
wardrobe enclosures fitted with champagne
Victorian. Set within a newbuild structure
bronze tinted metal and glass, as well as a
designed by KL Wong Architect along Church
Victorian vanity mirror frame abstracted with
Street – at the heart of the city’s UNESCO World
angular forms that appears to float.
Heritage Site – the project will open amidst a
Elsewhere, inspired by the classic English
cluster of intricate Victorian-era buildings to
Victorian conservatory, The Glasshouse
showcase a repackaging of the colonial style as
restaurant is housed within latticed metal
well as several allusions to magic and trickery.
frame walls and glazing, with mirrored surfaces
Taking cues from the Christian Bale-starring
creating the illusion of multiple rooms, where
magician film of the same name, the challenging
chef Shafiq Rizhar Rozali will serve up modern
site layout has seen Ministry of Design employ
takes on local favourites including Nyonya Ulam
visual tricks and the element of surprise in
Rice and Crispy Chicken Gochujang.
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Hari HONG KONG
The Harilela Group has announced a 2020 opening date for its first Hong Kong hotel and second self-managed property. Following the successful launch of the group’s Belgravia flagship The Hari London, the 210-key Hari Hong Kong will be located in the city’s lively Wan Chai district, with owner Aron Harilela once again appointing Tara Bernerd & Partners to create the full interior architecture and design scheme. Comrpising two restaurants, indoor and terrace bars, meeting rooms, an art gallery and fitness centre, Bernerd’s aesthetic will combine a rich palette of bold materials with notes drawn from the local area, whilst orienting spaces to optimise views of the city. Billed as a chic oasis in the heart of the busy commercial area, The Hari Hong Kong will mark the first hotel in Asia to be operated under the Harilela family’s own brand.
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Refuge De La Traye LES TROIS VALEES
Set in the heart of the Meribel ski area overlooking
with panoramic views – serving up dishes
Mont Blanc, a new luxury chalet hotel will open
including raclette and fondue – as well as
in Les Trois Valees this December.
featuring a well-stocked cheese counter under
Nestled between the lake and mountains, and
one of the building’s stone vaults, a wine cellar,
only accessible by foot, electric car or horseback
cigar lounge and herbal tea station. The leisure
from Les Allues, the high-altitude Refuge de la
offer is rounded out by a 3D cinema, dedicated
Traye comprises two chalets linked by an interior
wellness centre, animal pen and various
corridor and two freestanding traditional mazot
facilities for personal or professional events –
structures. Originally built in 1982, the seven-
with igloos, marquees and tepees among the
key property will house just 24 guests at a time
available settings – as well as the property’s
for an experience characterised by privacy,
own chapel.
retreat and reconnection with nature.
forge a connection between heart, mind and
responsibility, the project has been renovated
surrounding mountain landscape, and will
with extensive use of local stone, larch wood
feature traditional treatments including hay
and lauze. Accomodation options include five
beds and milk baths, as well as massages in
guestrooms and suites housing two to four
the main facility and a series of independent
people, two mazots and a private chalet, all
activities in the self-care cabins and Iyashi
designed with rich materials, fabrics and woods,
Dome sauna.
as well as a signature fragrance created by Blaise
Both summer and winter stays will be available
Mautin, bringing together white flowers, lily of
to guests – the summer period running from
the valley and honeysuckle.
June to September, and winter from December
Elsewhere, the F&B programme incorporates an intimate 25-cover restaurant and a terrace
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The spa, meanwhile, has been designed to
Placing an emphasis on environmental
to April – with the possibility of either full or part privatisation of the entire retreat.
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CitizenM
CitizenM has announced plans to open its
In keeping with the brand style, the property
fourth hotel in London, a 226-key property on
will make use of creative technology such as
LONDON VICTORIA
Westminster’s Vauxhall Bridge Road.
self-check-in kiosks and mood pad tablets
Set to open in 2021, CitizenM London Victoria
Klass van Lookeren Campagne, CEO of
based firm ICA and interiors by the brand’s
CitizenM, comments: “We are excited to have
Amsterdam-based partner Concrete.
completed this transaction after securing
Constructed using CitizenM’s modular
planning consent in a prime location. With three
building method, each room will be made and
hotels already operating successfully in London,
furnished individually in a factory offsite, before
this new property will offer a fantastic addition
being assembled at the location. This technique
to our portfolio and confirms our commitment
allows for efficient construction and ease of
to expand further in London’s most desirable
quality control, as well as delivering the brand’s
neighbourhoods.”
architectural aesthetic of identifiable square units and clean lines across the façade.
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which allow guests to customise their rooms.
will feature architecture overseen by Glasgow-
The news follows the opening of CitizenM Bowery on New York City’s Lower East Side,
Signature CitizenM spaces including a living
the building marking the tallest modular hotel
room and canteen will feature bespoke artwork,
in the world, comprising 210 prefabricated
whilst guestrooms include XL king-sized beds,
guestrooms. Future CitizenM target locations
rain showers and furniture from long-term
inlcude Paris, Milan, Rome, Munich, Hamburg,
collaborator Vitra.
Stockholm, Copenhagen and Geneva.
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25hours Hotel
The 25hours Hotel Company has revealed
floors – as well as cinema, café and bar facilities.
a summer 2020 opening date for its debut
Elsewhere, a rooftop Italian restaurant will
PIAZZA SAN PAOLINO, FLORENCE
property in Italy. Following the launch of the brand’s first
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occupy a patio atop the historical 18th century bank building.
hotel in France with 25hours Hotel Terminus
“Italy has topped the list of preferred locations
Nord, the brand will enter the Italian market
in our expansion strategy for some time now, so
with 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino, a 173-
we’re particularly delighted about our imminent
key project in Florence just steps from Piazza
launch on the Florentine market,” says Florian
di Santa Maria Novella.
Kollenz, Chief Development Officer at 25hours
With interiors designed by Paola Navone and
Hotels. “The building itself has huge potential,
architecture by Genius Loci Architettura, the
and the spacious public areas will certainly get
property’s aesthetic and experiential narrative
our creative juices flowing.”
will draw prominent inspiration from Dante
The hotel will join a portfolio of 10 European
Alighieri’s classic Inferno and Divine Comedy
properties, the majority in Germany, though
tales, which see the protagonist descending to
2020 will also see the brand expand its footprint
the depths of hell.
beyond the continent with the summer launch
Located within three existing listed buildings
of the 434-key 25hours Hotel Dubai, designed
that will be renovated and integrated as a single
by Woods Bagot. Following this in 2021, the
complex, the 10,750m2 hotel will feature a
243-key 25hours Copenhagen will open with
special Inferno Room for guests to stay in –
an interior scheme overseen by London-based
a suite styled with red furnishings and black
Martin Brudnizki Design Studio.
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MEETING…
Meeting… David Rockwell Fresh from taking home the AHEAD Americas Outstanding Contribution Award, the founder and President of Rockwell Group talks diversity, drama and the shifting sands of luxury.
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uch has been made of the
and President of the eponymous Rockwell
theatre and drama of interior
Group. “So, there definitely is a crossover
design and architecture, often
between hotel design and set design, it just
in the vaguest of tones, with
might not be where you expect.”
‘drama’ an easy shorthand for
Raised in a theatrical family, the conventional
towering spaces or unexpected
definition of the word came first for Rockwell.
juxtapositions. However, for all this translating
Cast by his mother in community productions
of the complex emotional reactions inherent to
– herself a vaudeville dancer and choreographer
stagecraft, few professionals within the hotel
- the designer knows the overlap between
sector are actively fluent, or have had feet
disciplines better than most. And though
planted firmly on the boards, let alone made
long retired from on-stage roles, continued
lasting marks in both disciplines.
theatrical involvement in the form of acclaimed
“One of the most interesting things over the
set designs for musicals and plays from Tootsie
years has been discovering how environments
to The Rocky Horror Show has highlighted a
set the stage for the creation of memorable
keen understanding of the nuances of both, to
experiences,” explains David Rockwell, Founder
the point where Rockwell stands as the only architect to ever win a Tony or Emmy award, of which he has received both. I meet Rockwell at his Union Square studio, a month before he is set to receive the AHEAD Americas Outstanding Contribution Award, and we speak with the lunchtime bustle of the historic intersection in motion below.
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Moxy Chelsea’s The Fleur Room channels floral maximalism in-line with the vibrant Flower District streets below
The square itself sits at a crossroads of New York aesthetics, in a limbo of sorts between the sleek corporatism of Midtown Manhattan and the last of the Bohemians in Greenwich Village, Soho and Bowery. In a sense, the studio operates accordingly; creating the hypermodern Equinox Hotel two miles east at uber-development Hudson Yards shortly after revealing the floral maximalism of The Fleur Room atop Moxy Chelsea. Even
“More and more we realise what creates the greatest impact is that which triggers the memory of your experience.”
shifting sands of taste and commerce through a number of landmark projects. In 1998 it was the first W Hotel, a conversion of the old Doral Inn on Lexington avenue, for which Rockwell co-developed the concept that would go on to be arguably the preeminent millennial brand before millennials even came of age, and predicting the lobby-as-living-room focus on connectivity now widely embraced. Likewise, in 2005 it was Aloft, where he again oversaw
within Hudson Yards there is disparity between
the conceptual makeup; unashamedly vibrant,
the Rockwell-designed elements. Equinox sits
with increased attention paid to flexibility of
alongside newly-opened cultural centre The
both offer and physical spaces, again something
Shed, the latter’s exterior an abstract, billowing
that would spill over into the wider hotel design
sail with retractable roof, whilst inside resides
community down the line.
a scheme of stripped-back utilitarianism; a
An ongoing collaboration with Nobuyuki
simple yet comfortable solution so as not to
Matsuhisa and Robert de Niro adapting the
detract from the programming.
Japanese chef’s celebrated Peruvian-Japanese
Ahead of The Shed’s inaugural performance,
fusion restaurants into Nobu Hotel locations
Rockwell and production designer Adam
worldwide has also gathered significant
Stockhausen wrapped the stage in uniform
momentum, intersecting neatly with the re-
plywood, allowing the performers to shine
emergence of F&B as a key element throughout
within a large abstract space that could have
the 2010s. Now, with Equinox, Rockwell seeks
easily overpowered them.
to predict the next era of hospitality design.
“Good set design will help the audience relate
“I think in the late eighties and early nineties
to the actors, and likewise help the actors feel
a lot of guests were looking for predictability,
like the environment is contributing to them
“When we started in the eighties it’s difficult
but now there’s a huge quest for experience,”
telling the story; I think this is true for most
to say we had a process for this,” he explains.
he explains. “In this regard I think Equinox is
types of project,” he muses. “You remember a
“What we did have was curiosity, and a drive,
going to be a fascinating project. The brand has
great set and how it made you feel just like you
and fearlessness. There was no particular goal
grown out of a lot of what is true about Equinox
would a great hotel. We do the same research
for the studio in terms of size, just a lot of hunger
gyms, but also what I would refer to as open-
and develop the same level of detailed backstory
for new experiences. I now encourage the group
space.”
for each so that no design decision is arbitrary
to be quite porous, which I think allows them
Joining the gym chain as a member to immerse
– more and more we realise what creates the
to grow their own independent culture, and for
himself in the Equinox culture, Rockwell sought
greatest impact is that which triggers the
me to engage where I can be of highest or best
to glean the brand’s sense of hospitality before
memory of your experience.”
value – overseeing the culture; taking the box,
putting pencil to paper. The results orbit
rattling it and shaking it and turning it upside
the notion of rejuvenation, with the design
down so we don’t get complacent.”
featuring details from a smooth continuous line
Indeed, it is difficult to forget the wraparound glass walls of The Fleur Room retracting at night, placing guests on a rooftop veranda in
Established in 1984, Rockwell Group has
connecting the guestroom headboard to the sofa
the shadow of the Empire State Building, nor the
spent the last three decades at the heart of North
– and bathrooms not dissimilar to scaled down
moment of unexpected minimalist respite that
American interior design, with the ripples of its
spa facilities – to building-wide achievements
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace provides amidst the
impact spreading out globally. Now leading a
like the precisely engineered sound isolation
frenzy of Las Vegas. The drama in Rockwell’s
staff of 250 with partners Shawn Sullivan and
deployed throughout to keep the drone of the
work comes from how guests interact with it,
Greg Keffer, and with a satellite office in Madrid
New York street orchestra at bay.
which, like all good art or theatre, allows space
serving the European market, Rockwell’s
“Anywhere we could find specifics around
for interpretation as opposed to directing the
portfolio reads like something of a road map
rejuvenation and the contemporary sense of
action and reaction wholesale.
for hotel design through the years, charting the
luxury we doubled down,” he notes. “I think
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“Believing you know the answer is the death of design. No matter what happens it should always be about wanting to explore what’s possible.”
the perception of what luxury is has radically
influential architect and educator Cedric Price
changed though; an early example was the first
– has no doubt seen him gravitate towards
Nobu – one of, if not the first triple Michelin-
emergent concepts with the potential to change
starred restaurant without tablecloths – and this
how things are done. Accelerating this is The
has a lot to do with the blurring of boundaries
Lab at Rockwell Group, a 20-strong group of
between work, life and play, all elements that
architects, designers, strategists and technology
hotels now touch on. Things that move and
specialists dedicated to exploring and incubating
change are now much more important, so
ideas with the potential to inform the industry’s
understanding something as simple as how the
future innovations. The interactive lifestyle
days and seasons change within the hotel was a
gallery within The Hudson Yards Experience
very important element to the project.”
Center – which sees visitors learning about
As such, the bar adjacent to the Equinox
the development by way of a mix of digital and
lobby transforms from healthy juice bar in the
physical features – was a product of the lab’s
morning to liquor lounge at night, whilst at
work, combining the firm’s acclaimed skills
Moxy the meeting rooms alongside The Fleur
in the physical realm with a demonstration
Room can phase between comfortable corporate
of its capabilities within more speculative and
space and quick extensions to the open-plan
emergent fields.
bar layout.
Rockwell Group Europe’s design at Gran Hotel Ingles preserves the building’s historical identity whilst combining it with modern visuals
However, for all the innovation and future-
The forward-thinking principles of those
gazing, the studio has proved adept at working
Rockwell names as influences – Peter Cook’s
with legacy too, a prominent example coming in
avant-garde
constructivist
the Madrid Studio’s reimagining of Gran Hotel
Ukrainian set designer Boris Aronson, legend
Ingles – an historical slice of the Spanish capital
of North American design Frank Gehry and
originally constructed in 1886.
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a park.
remains a thread of sparkling historical
For someone who has spent the last few years
sensitivity, from the salvaged relics dotted
– and a career at large – deftly juggling product
throughout to the original mouldings, the
collaborations – most recently with Gessi,
latter intriguingly deconstructed and extended
Knoll and Benchmark – designing cutting edge
across guestroom ceilings as if they were the
backdrops for the 81st and 82nd Academy Awards,
building’s veins. A character that could easily
and readying the launch of what he hopes will
have been obscured by fine-tuned updates
be the next chapter in modern hospitality, the
and realignment instead shines through and
move outdoors would come as something of a
tastefully restores a part of the city’s fabric.
surprise, although this seems to be the point.
“I think the key is figuring out where you can
“Our goal as a firm is to never wake up and
create work that really makes a difference,” he
find ourselves defined or trapped in a box, so
notes. “But the other key is the support, and our
that movement from landmark to newbuild to
incredible team of designers, business minds,
airport to theatre to park is critical,” Rockwell
and technicians, who really allow me to do what
concludes. “Believing you know the answer is
I do best.”
the death of design; no matter what happens
The conversation wraps up as the lunchtime
The newly-opened Equinox Hotel channels notions of rejuvination and wellness by way of rounded profiles and gentle colour schemes
me that one dream project he’s yet to tackle is
rush filters back into the surrounding blocks, and the crossroads at Union Square is still again. Perhaps inspired by years of looking down to the island of trees at its centre, Rockwell tells
it should always be about wanting to explore what’s possible.”
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So just how long has The Standard hankered for a presence
London ranks high on the wish list for many a hotel
in the UK capital? “For at least a decade,” says CEO Amar
operator or developer; a presence here is the holy
Lalvani, who joined the company in 2011 and has since been
grail, and over the years there’s been no shortage of new
at the forefront of expanding the brand internationally. “In
openings to fill these pages. There are few hotels however
fact, on my first day working for The Standard, I got on a
that have had a real impact on the market; in which the
flight to London to scope a property, before even going to the
teams behind them have not only the capital and know-how
office. That’s how important it has been for us.”
to bring a vision to life, but the knack of being in the right
Having looked at a dozen sites over the years, “the one”
place at the right time, the gumption to deviate from the
came in 2013, when a call from Crosstree Real Estate Partners
norm, and the ability to create a buzz that continues long
alerted them to a former council building out to tender. At
after launch.
the time, the newly formed investment business – founded
And every once in a while, something special comes along.
by former Starwood Capital and Blackstone Group executives
In 2018 it was Kimpton Fitzroy; in 2017 it was The Ned; and
Sean Arnold and Nick Lyle – was focused solely on the
before that, the likes of CitizenM, The Hoxton and Ace Hotel
London market, and having known both Balazs and Lalvani
made waves for breaking boundaries and bringing something
through mutual contacts, were on the lookout for potential
new to the city. So when we heard whispers that one of the
locations. “We felt that London was ready for The Standard,
USA’s best-loved brands was planning its London debut,
and we knew The Standard was interested in London,”
we had a sneaking suspicion that 2019 would be the year of
recalls Arnold, adding that the two companies had previously
The Standard.
explored a site in Shoreditch, but its conversion to hotel-
Six years in the making, the London outpost builds on the
use was deemed unviable. “We got to know the team well
success of The Standard hotels in LA, New York and Miami,
during that process, and then in the middle of 2013, Camden
bringing its distinctive culture and irreverent style to a new
Council put the property in King’s Cross on the market and
audience. Founded in 1999 by André Balazs, the brand was
we started looking into it,” he continues. “We hired Orms to
an instant hit amongst a young, hip generation of travellers
study the building for every application – office, residential
seeking more than just a place to sleep. With five properties
and hotel – and became convinced of its feasibility as a hotel.
to its name, growth has ‑until now – been measured, Balazs
So we phoned André and asked if he wanted to take a look;
having favoured organic expansion over the numbers game.
he came and absolutely loved it.”
But in 2013, the hotelier stepped down from the day-to-day
And so the seeds of The Standard London were sown.
running of the business, selling an 80% stake to the newly
However it took another 12 months for the acquisition to
formed Standard International, and subsequently paving the
complete, and months more for planning consent. “Given
future development.
that the building was being sold by Camden Council, it was
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lengthy and complicated public procurement process
sculpted element, catching the light throughout the
in which we had to submit detailed information on
day and creating a constantly changing display. On the
what we planned do with the site,” notes Arnold. “We
8th floor, Orms opted for timber and glass to foster a
were the only ones that actually wanted to keep the
connection between the suite’s interiors and private
existing building; other bids were looking to tear it
terraces, and up above, the 10th-floor restaurant and
down as it was considered a negative contributor to
bar features double-height glazing to maximise views
the local built environment.”
of St. Pancras to the north and the city to the south.
Sitting directly opposite the Grade I-listed St.
But perhaps the most eye-catching addition is the
Pancras International railway station, the squat,
exterior shuttle lift, which glides up the side of the
concrete edifice that previously housed Camden Council
building taking guests directly to the rooftop. Its
offices is a stark contrast to George Gilbert Scott’s
rounded form and pillarbox red glow based on the
Gothic Revival masterpiece. But Crosstree persevered,
iconic London bus creates a striking feature, and also
enlisting experts to set out the architectural merits
serves to provide additional lift capacity at busy times.
of the building, using the report as part of their
At ground level, redesigned entry points and a
submission. “At first, there was almost an insistence
reinstated public garden connect the hotel to the
from the planners that we tear down the building,”
streetscape, while the main entrance is notable for
Arnold continues. “We felt that that would be a shame,
its large-scale revolving door and upside-down
and quite liked the seventies Brutalist architecture.”
signage - a symbol of The Standard’s playful, often
Thankfully Crosstree got their way, and the
unconventional approach.
characteristic façade – known locally as the egg-box
For the interiors, Crosstree turned to Shawn
– has since become a star, signalling the revival of a
Hausman, a long-time collaborator of The Standard
style that just a decade ago was widely considered ugly
and responsible in part for establishing the DNA of the
and oppressive.
brand. As well as being The Standard’s first venture
Picking up the story, Lalvani adds: “As soon as we
outside the USA, the project also marked Hausman’s
saw it, we said ‘this is the one!’ The unexpected (but
first in London, so there was a shared objective to
now seemingly obvious) location and the aesthetics
make an impact. With vibrant colourways, bold use
have The Standard written all over them. My sense is
of pattern and a distinct retro vibe, Hausman has
that our unique approach to preserving the building,
succeeded in bringing an entirely new aesthetic to
intelligent space planning, optimism about where the
the city. While there’s no mistaking the hotel belongs
neighbourhood was heading and confidence that The
to The Standard family, it’s unashamedly London, or
Standard could create something totally different in
more specifically, Camden. Hausman looked to the
the market allowed us to win the day.”
history of the area – from the punk bands that played
Crosstree then went about assembling a professional
here in the 1960s to the dark underbelly of King’s
team of architects, designers and consultants, with
Cross – as well as its recent transformation, resulting
Orms taking the lead on the exterior architecture
in a hotel that has real character. The free-spirited
and shell. The façade’s precast concrete panels were
ambiance can be felt from the off, with the front-of-
extensively cleaned, the original tinted windows in
house team forgoing the usual formalities to provide
their distinct frames replaced with clear glass, and
a homely welcome – perhaps a sign of the brand’s
on the building’s corners, rounded panes with high-
Californian roots showing through. Even their attire,
grade acoustic specifications were inserted, creating
designed bespoke by The Uniform Studio, deviates
a feature for the guestrooms within.
from the norm, with some wearing boiler suits –
Structural modifications included the removal of a
currently making a comeback from their seventies
stair core between the building and adjacent Camden
heyday – and others dressed in Harrington-style
Town Hall, opening up the views to St. Pancras, while
jackets in a nod to Steve McQueen.
the relocation of the plant enclosure on the upper
Responsible for injecting a flavour of California cool
floors made way for a rooftop extension. Here, PVD-
to Camden is Chief Design Officer Verena Haller, who
coated stainless steel cladding was angled to form a
joined Standard International in 2018 and has since
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The Library Lounge features a collection of books curated by Carrie Maclennan from Camden’s former public library
worked closely with Hausman and interior architects
Sounds Studio – a recording booth and performance
Archer Humphreys to execute the vision. “My role is to
pod at the heart of the public spaces – champions
bring design, operations and brand together to create
upcoming and established talent from across London.
one cohesive experience,” she explains, noting that
And the striking ceramic installation in the lobby is the
the result is a reflection of both the US-based brand
work of Lubna Chowdhary, who completed a residency
and the London market. “It’s fresh and unexpected,”
at Camden Arts Centre back in 1994, when she was first
she continues. “This project represents relentless
starting out. There’s also a strong local connection in
attention to detail and soul, and over time, guests will
the Library Lounge. “The Library is something that
begin to notice the finer details and material choices
guests have really taken to,” says Lalvani. “When
that celebrate a connection to the locale.”
we discovered the property, this space was a public
Fostering that local connection is key to all of The Standard’s projects, and so the group brought in
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library, so we reinvented it with Carrie Maclennan, our very own librarian.”
man-on-the-ground Bruce Robertson as Managing
However, in true Standard style, it’s not as expected.
Director, having overseen a number of the city’s top
Rather than the go-to coffee-table tomes found in
openings over the years. “We aim to bring London to
other hotels, Maclennan has curated a collection from
the hotel rather than the other way around,” he notes,
the books that previously lined these shelves. Some
a view shared by Lalvani. “Each Standard is heavily
date back to the seventies and eighties and show signs
influenced by the collaborators we work with locally,”
of being well-read, others are newer and reference
he adds. “They help us evolve the existing Standard
the area’s rich history or vibrant culture. All are
DNA into something unique to the location; this hotel
labelled according to the Dewey Decimal System, just
is unmistakable in that regard.”
like in a public library, only here, the numeric order
The robes in the guestrooms are designed by Central
is intentionally random. The subject categories also
Saint Martins graduate Craig Green, for example. The
speak of a hotel that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Public spaces are rich in colour and texture, with retro furniture and lighting adding character
Order is paired with Chaos, Romance alongside
New York dive bar, where hearty fare, craft beers and
Technology. And it’s no coincidence that Politics and
classic cocktails are already a hit with the after-work
Tragedy share a shelf.
crowd. Textured glass, Transport for London-inspired
For its F&B programme, the hotel has enlisted
upholstery and retro furniture characterise the space,
the talents of English chefs Peter Sanchez-Iglesias
but it’s the pastel tiles that line the floor and bar front
and Adam Rawson. “We have been conscious from
that really steal the show. Designed by Hausman and
the outset that you can’t turn up in London, one of
created by fit-out specialist McCue Crafted Fit, the bar
the greatest cities on earth, and tell the locals what
itself is said to be the second longest in the UK and is
they want,” notes Robertson. “It has always struck
a real work of art.
me that The Standard’s restaurants and bars enjoyed
The guestrooms are equally striking, with polished
enduring appeal, as they are uniquely pitched to their
mahogany casegoods and retro-futuristic cabinets
local communities; they became civic assets rather
housing all manner of amenities. Vintage light fittings,
than canteens to the bedrooms. We hope to continue
both here and throughout the public spaces, include
that in London, which is why we have assembled a
space-age pendants and bold table lamps, all rewired
team of local talent.”
and restored by Dernier & Hamlyn. Even the lighting
Michelin-starred chef Sanchez-Iglesias heads up Decimo, the 10th-floor restaurant and bar due to open
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control is on-brand, with Jung’s switches and sockets supplied in Le Corbusier colourways.
in October, while Rawson oversees the ground-floor
In all, there are 266 guestrooms configured in a
spaces. Isla’s seasonal menu features British produce
variety of styles; some boast views across to St.Pancras,
from sea, soil and land, and is served in a dining room
while suites on the upper floors feature bathtubs on
rich in colour and texture, with soft leather upholstery
the outdoor terrace. The Cosy Core rooms however are
supplied by Tiger. Next door, Double Standard, is
worth a special mention. To some, the windowless
positioned somewhere between a British pub and a
rooms provide refuge after catching the red-eye; to
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others, they’re party spaces, where losing track
what it is that makes a hotel special. Is it the
of time is part of the appeal. For Crosstree,
facilities and services on offer? A cohesive
they’re a particularly proud moment. “Trying
design concept? A certain feeling you get from
to solve what to do with the the deep floorplate
spending time in the spaces? Of course it’s a
was one of the key challenges,” explains Arnold.
combination of the three, but having spoken to
“Usually, windowless rooms are uninviting,
those at the forefront of bringing The Standard
but Shawn really pushed the boundary and
to life, there’s genuine respect for the input
created some of the coolest rooms in the hotel.
of each and every collaborator, and a passion
We’ve taken a negative and turned it into an
that’s palpable as you walk through the door.
interesting product.”
“The levels of design enthusiasm encouraged by
It’s a move that has been praised by the
a developer with a shared vision has resulted in
operations team too, and opened up the property
something quite special,” says Robertson, while
to a diverse mix of guests. “The repetitive façade
Haller notes: “It has been built with so much
hides 42 architecturally different room types
patience and care, which is not something you
across three design philosophies and numerous
find any more.”
colourways,” notes Robertson. “Every corner of
For Lalvani however, it’s all about teamwork.
the floorplate has been exploited and celebrated
“The hotel is filled with fantastic moments, but
rather than made uniform. This has resulted
my favourite part is the team,” he concludes.
in a property that is not only interesting, but
“The diversity, the pride, the spirit and the
through the vertical spread of room types can
positive energy is absolutely infectious and
fit many different budgets.”
guests feel it from the moment they arrive. It’s
It’s clear that The Standard has something for everyone, but it’s often difficult to pinpoint
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ye-catching, intricately detailed, historic buildings
family,” explains Brian De Lowe, President and co-founder
aren’t often the first things that come to mind when
of Proper Hospitality. “We are obsessed with delivering top-
one thinks of Los Angeles. Entertainment? Definitely.
notch service, memorable design and world-class culinary
The beach? Of course. But architectural gems from another
and entertainment experiences to creative and culturally
era? Not necessarily. Yet across the vast swathe of towns that
vibrant cities.”
encompass the Greater Los Angeles area, there are plenty
And so Proper Hospitality was born, making its debut
of quiet historical stunners still standing gracefully amidst
in 2017 with a flagship in San Francisco. With growth very
modern counterparts.
much on the cards from the off, the team found a site in
One such stunner is Santa Monica Proper Hotel on the
LA, where they could build on the brand’s core attributes of
corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 7th Street. But there’s a
luxury, location and world-class amenities. “It’s really the
twist. The second hotel in the Proper Hotels & Residences
only game in town if you’re a high-end traveller and are
portfolio occupies a 100-year-old landmark having been
looking to have it all under one roof,” says De Lowe of the
purposefully merged with a contemporary, curvaceous
new addition. “We’ve had people staying with us who would
structure. The result brings not only the first luxury hotel
never stay west of the 405 freeway because there haven’t
to open in the district in several decades, but one that
been any options. But now, there’s a hotel that appeals to
satisfies all the requisites for modern jetsetters, from
them on the Westside.”
character, eclectic design and cutting-edge technology, to
Of course, merging old with new was no easy feat.
great food and drink, a rooftop swimming pool and even a
However, the Proper Hospitality team – led by De Lowe
comprehensive wellness offer.
and co-founders Bradford Korzen and Alex Samek – were
As the story goes, Proper began as a feeling, rather
previously responsible for driving growth at Viceroy Hotel
than an idea; an acute awareness that despite the current
Group; vital experience that gave them the development
proliferation of boutique and lifestyle hotels, there were
and operational chops to tackle a project as diverse as Santa
few properties designed for today’s global creative nomad.
Monica Proper.
“Passion is what pushes us to find, create, and operate one-
The hotel’s landmark Y-shaped building – erected in 1928
of-a-kind properties that we, ourselves, as experienced
when the beach city was experiencing tremendous growth
travellers, want to experience and enjoy with our friends and
– embodies the Spanish Colonial Revival period flourishing
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The reception gives way to an airy lounge and bar, which features an impressive array of seating for work, dining or play
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at that time, and still bears the words ‘Santa Monica
restaurant, set to open in a matter of weeks, will draw
Professional Bldg’ carved into the stone façade above
from Californian and Mexican flavours, techniques and
the main entrance. Stuccoed walls, ornate iron railings,
ingredients, both in the open kitchen and at the bar.
detailed parapets and low relief carvings abound, and
Yet the Proper hotel experience actually begins
every part of the six-storey tower, which had served
in the new building just behind the historic one, a
as a revolving door for retail and offices in recent
short walk across an open courtyard. It’s here where
decades, has been revived and refurbished.
guests enter a soothing lobby oasis, also designed by
Designer Kelly Wearstler, best known for her
Wearstler, yet without any of the obvious tropes of
California cool style, transformed the former offices
beachside hotels, save for the subtle shell-like shape
into 55 thoughtfully-designed guestrooms, with
of the front desk and a custom chain link sculpture
hardwood floors, oversized fabric headboards and
that looks only vaguely nautical.
textured wallpaper in a neutral scheme featuring
The reception gives way to an airy lounge and
organic textures and natural elements. There’s an
bar called Palma, which has an impressive array of
abundance of detail in the guestrooms, but the look
different seating for work, dining or play. Wearstler
never feels over-the-top, perhaps because the colours
curated the artwork and sculptural furniture, often
are earthy, muted and selected to embody the warm
from local artists, taking inspiration from the 1950s
and relaxing California sunshine.
to 1970s and in styles from Scandinavian to Brutalist.
Downstairs, the building’s new corner entrance
A small, high-ceilinged grotto-like space was carved
opens the door to the eagerly-anticipated Onda
out in the lobby as a secluded spot, with shag rugs,
restaurant, a unique collaboration between Los Angeles
bookshelves and more intriguing sculptural furniture.
chef Jessica Koslow of Squirl, and Mexican tastemaker
While Wearstler’s interior design connects the two
Gabriela Cámara, best known for Contramar in Mexico
buildings in style, the new addition, designed by
City and Cala in San Francisco. The ground-floor
Howard Laks Architecture, has a markedly different
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look. The exterior is a cast-in-concrete series
with views overlooking downtown Santa Monica
of waves, a departure for architecture in Santa
and in the distance, the Pacific Ocean. There’s
Monica, which tends to favour glass boxes.
also a Mediterranean menu to indulge in,
“The new structure is designed in a
enjoyed from both indoor and outdoor seating.
contemporary style, intended to reference, not
Just above the lobby is the tech-forward
replicate or overwhelm the landmark building,”
fitness centre and a 3,000ft2 outpost of the cult
says Laks, who began the design and permitting
favourite Ayurvedic wellness guru, Marth Soffer.
process for the site nearly 15 years ago. “The
Her Surya Spa will offer individually curated
curves drape around the historic building,
multi-day programmes for total wellness,
reading as a monumental framework and
alongside single treatments such as Ayurvedic
orderly juxtaposed waveforms. While similar in
facials and body scrubs.
massing and scale, the new structure becomes a
With this unusual hybrid hotel of historic and
backdrop to the landmark building, contrasting
contemporary under its belt, Proper Hotels is
with its form and continuing in relevance.”
now focused on bringing their brand of high
Guestrooms here are slightly larger in size,
design and luxury to Downtown Los Angeles
and despite the wavy slither of concrete around
and Austin, Texas in the coming months. The
the floor-to-ceiling windows, feel more escapist
LA outpost will be another historic retrofit,
and resort-like compared to the Landmark
while Austin will be a completely newbuild,
rooms, which have a strong city vibe.
both with Wearstler’s design touch creating a
The contemporary addition also made it possible for Proper to offer a rooftop swimming pool and adjacent restaurant and lounge, Calandra. The centerpiece is the circular bar
uniquely Proper stay.
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hen they grew bored of their lavish
developing her nascent hotel brand Pilot Hotels
homes in Paris, France’s nobility
(with a first property in Park City, Utah) fell in
would retreat to the Loire Valley to
love with the uber-luxe connotation a château-
languish in their summer ‘cottages’. One such
hotel would inevitably have. “My hospitality
humble abode, constructed in 1760, in the a
career may seem a little serendipitous – along
la mode Neoclassical design of the day – and
the lines of an accidental hotelier – but on
sprawled over a modest 80 acres – belonged to
reflection it’s a clear and certain path directed
the Baron Jacques Pineau de Viennay. Upon the
by my professional experience in the real estate
grounds he built himself a handsome 45,000ft2
and finance industries, my affinity for historical
home. In its Enlightenment heyday, the château
and architecturally significant properties, my
hosted lavish soirées and salons with the likes
bold approach to everything, and my love of
of Mozart, Voltaire and Rousseau. However, in
problem-solving,” Holthus says.
the 20th century, the edifice’s luster faded as it
And so she set out with a design brief that
fell into oblivion, hosting a hospital, then non-
called for “translating Baron Jacques Pineau
descript government offices. In 2003 American
de Viennay’s vision of au courant grandeur
interior designer Timothy Corrigan undertook
into the 21st century”. Holthus enlisted the
a painstaking renovation to rescue the château
design prowess of husband-and-wife duo
and restore it to its former glory.
Paul and Shannon Wehsener of Paul Allen
But the vision to convert the château into
Design, and, guided closely by Holthus, the
a hotel came from Marcy Holthus, who, in
two set about scouring the antique houses of
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Upon entry, a collection of elk heads harkens back to the hunting traditions of Loire Valley nobility
France and collaborating with fine houses of French
Baron by Jean-Baptiste Pielement – the very artist
craftsmanship, from Pierre Frey to Tassinari & Chattel,
who painted the walls at Marie Antoinette’s Petit
to pick up where the Baron would have left off whilst
Tironian at Versailles – reveal the trendy Chinoiserie
also adapting to what chic 21st-century descendants
style of the time. Underfoot, the same floors as in
may have wanted. “Paul loves everything fancy while
Versailles add to the château’s splendid authenticity.
my love is Mid-century,” notes Shannon Wehsener,
Paul Allen Design provided the perfect foil to this
describing both the perfect union of styles.
storied envelope by introducing contemporary Roche
Upon entry, a collection of elk heads harkens back to the hunting traditions of Loire Valley nobility.
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Bobois sofas, stone-topped tables and a palm frond Baccarat chandelier from the 1920s.
17ft ceilings preside over a marble and gilt table that
Although much of Timothy Corrigan’s design for the
Paul Wehsener says “can stand alone and be its own
dining room – including its bold salmon pink walls
statement”. Proceeding on the building’s strong
– was kept intact, the functions of the château’s new
central axis to the Grand Salon reveals a light and
life as a hotel dictated the versatility of the massive
airy space that Holthus admits felt “completely
dining table that can be shortened, or broken out
overwhelming” at first sight. “You immediately
into multiple tables for smaller guest groups. A host
feel the sense of history as you walk through those
of dining chairs adorned in Lelièvre gaufrage fabric
doors,” she exclaims. A Mid-century coffee table –
were purpose-built for the room. Most of the day-
which is surprisingly at home with its 18th century
to-day dining takes place in Le Lucé restaurant, a
compatriots – and fabrics from Pierre Frey that blend
once forgotten auxiliary room of the château, where
French tradition with Trevira technology are equally
a striking chartreuse color palette punctuates antique
comfortable in the space. A quartet of heritage
mirror, exposed beam ceilings and paneled walls.
chairs feature intricate Aubusson fabric – a request
Past an authentic Aubusson settee and an elegant
that raised eyebrows with the Wehseners’ French
stair that deliberately features generous treads and low
upholsterers, traditionally, plain fabrics would line the
risers – because how else would the women in their
outside backs, while the inside backs would feature all
elegant gowns glide down them to greet their guests?
the finery to complement a lady’s gown.
– is an axial hallway lined with custom-designed
Adjacent to this room is one of the most important
runners with prints from Pierre Frey’s Archival XVIII
in the château. Imposing canvas walls painted for the
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each designed in a distinct colour palette, one
“horrified” the design team at first, but proved
more vibrant than the other, while a powder
to be a welcome gift. “What was a simple
blue suite – Holthus’ favourite – features an
hallway in someone’s home became an arrival
exquisite toile in drapery and wallcovering by
event with a series of arches over doors and a
Manuel Canovas and a Chanel coffee table.
lovely symmetry,” she remarks.
Elsewhere, the Luce suite features decidedly
“It is surprising how similar things are,”
feminine touches and is perfectly perched upon
Holthus admits, as she comments on the
the château’s central axis with views clear
language barrier and learning curve of
across to the formal gardens and lush oak forest
working in France. “The process is similar; the
beyond. Finding beds for the rooms proved to be
regulations are similar and the friendships we
impossible. In Shannon Wehsener’s own words:
made feel very familiar. We have been welcomed
“There are no 18th-century beds big enough for
by the French and the French government at
the new noble – the traveller that is used to a
every level, and truly feel like this project has
king-sized bed!”
been a fabulous French-American partnership,”
A bevvy of design challenges followed
she says with a smile as the sun sets over the
the team throughout the process – the most
adjacent village and the church bells signal yet
rigorous of which was fire safety and building
another fabulous dinner in the Loire Valley.
codes. The need for flame-retardant upholstery challenged fabric houses to develop hospitalityfriendly iterations of some of their most storied archival prints. The first-floor corridor leading to guestrooms required the installation of fire doors, which Shannon Wehsener admits
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The Langley BUCKINGHAMSHIRE City & Country Hotels enlists Dennis Irvine Studio to restore and convert a 230-year-old hunting lodge in rural England. Words: Guy Dittrich Photography: © Matthew Shaw
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o close and yet a world away; the latest
fields, and ultimately leads to a circular fountain
addition to Marriott International’s
in front of the hotel. The main house comprises
Luxury Collection is just a 40-minute
two elements; the first a blocky Georgian
drive from central London (and considerably
structure – originally owned by the Duke
less from Heathrow Airport and the M25), yet
of Marlborough – with a restrained exterior
its location in rural Buckinghamshire feels far
ornamentation of painted render typical of its
more remote.
era; the second a ‘new’ façade of creamy Bath
Set within the grounds of Langley Park Estate
stone added in Victorian times.
dating back to the 13th century, The Langley
Despite its Palladian simplicity, this sweeping
occupies a 230-year-old hunting lodge and its
double-winged, twin-turreted folly adds
adjacent buildings, having been converted by
grandeur, as does the symmetrical U-shaped
owner City & Country Hotels with all the bells
staircase fronting the property, installed
and whistles of a newbuild. Part restoration,
following extensive excavations to replace the
part conversion, the project undoubtedly had
single, uninspiring flight of steps.
its complexities, taking some six years to come
Adding to the experience, particularly for
to fruition. “The biggest challenge we faced
those arriving at dusk, lighting consultant
was to include all the modern services within a
DPA has created a scheme that highlights the
protected heritage property,” explains Dennis
architectural features, carefully tucking away
Irvine, founder of Dennis Irvine Studio, who
sources to create focal points of interest as well
was appointed to design the 41 guestrooms and
as providing a functional level of light. “We
suites as well as the public spaces.
wanted to balance a spectacular arrival with a
The arrival experience takes guests along a
perspective of the darkness of the surrounding
tree-lined drive with cows grazing in nearby
parkland,” explains DPA Partner, Nick Hoggett.
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The Cedar restaurant features chair backs inspired by Monet’s watercolour paintings
Guests can now re-enact their own BBC
transformed a dilapidated shambles into one
period-drama moment, walking up these new
of the more stately members of the Luxury
steps into a lobby complete with Doric columns,
Collection. And the robustness of the work is
original mosaic flooring and a bright interior
clear; The Langley is built to last. The render of
staircase vestibule topped with a glazed dome.
the hunting lodge was damaged for example,
The public spaces on this high-ceilinged
so was reapplied like-for-like using specialist
reception level include a restaurant, tea lounge,
materials and rendering techniques that only
bar and meeting facilities. Above are guestrooms
work at certain temperatures, whilst over 100
replete with covings, dado rails and skirtings –
replacement mahogany doors were constructed
the historic detailing precisely matched – where
to join the 20 marble fireplaces preserved by
Irvine has introduced respectful, understated
Oxley Conservation.
and timeless contemporary elements. Much
Elsewhere, the choice of fabrics and
of the furniture, specified personally by
wallcoverings showcase Irvine’s balance of
the designer, is by De’Art, with technical
feminine delicacy. The Cedar restaurant sets
joinery throughout the entire hotel by Mivan.
Vescom’s petrol-blue Zanzibar mohair covered
Meanwhile, the bathrooms are masterpieces of
sofas alongside a watercolour wash on the
bookmatched marble, incorporating Perrin &
crushed velvet of dining chairs, prompting
Rowe freestanding baths for a baroque touch.
visions of Monet’s Water Lilies, with the scene
Top-floor guestrooms meanwhile, sit beneath
illuminated by a Hector Finch pendant hanging
the eaves and offer great views over the original
above. Likewise, dreamy shades across the tree-
park-scape, designed by celebrated 18th century
scape of the Selva wallcovering by Casamance
landscape architect Capability Brown. Within
are offset by the handpainted silver touch of
the turreted wings lie a series of quirky, huge
Fromental’s Travetine silk wallpaper in the tea
volume suites; one of which was once used
lounge, as well as the strung-bead chandelier
to hang the hunt’s kill. Elsewhere, the semi-
from Dernier & Hamlyn, who provided a similar
basement holds a six-seat cinema, conceived
creation in the lobby.
with the nearby Pinewood Studios in mind,
Only in the cosy Churchill Bar does a masculine
alongside The Boot Room entertaining venue
brutishness counter this, where clubby leather-
and a wine cellar with a private dining room by
clad furnishings, tartan carpet, a humidor and
the kitchens.
large fireplace set the scene. Throughout these
Across the driveway is the Brew House –
spaces and the wider hotel runs a thread of
characterised by its restored brewing tun and
paintings and visual work curated by Portobello
topped with a clock tower – which is home to 15
Art, adding an extra layer of historicity by way
guestrooms arranged around a courtyard. With
of heritage portraits and golden frames.
a view to the profitability of the property, Irvine
To follow a convincing line of contemporary
proposed the discreet construction to afford a
design within the historic shell, Irvine has
further six keys.
deployed countless items, finishes and lighting
Much of what is visible today has been
pieces throughout, all bespoke, as each room
delivered both in spite and because of the
has slightly different proportions. In the Brew
restrictions surrounding the Grade II-listed
House, the approach references the building’s
building. Working closely with preservation
former use as stables with a number of stitched
organisation English Heritage, Irvine has
leather elements. As such, guests can choose
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between the sleek newbuild rooms and their
grade brass inlays. DPA also ensured a degree
more historically-inclined counterparts.
of brightness to enhance the welcome, bathing
When it comes to the newer elements of
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guests in light before they move on.
the hotel, perhaps the boldest intervention is
The marble is extraordinary in scale and
the spa. Upon acquisition, the property was
colour, and Irvine has inserted distinctive brass
conceived as a private home for the owning
batons into the slabs of pale silk Georgette
Affara family, for whom Irvine had worked
marble, as well as darker double border detail
before, completing the interiors of two of their
accents for contrast – parquet-style and made
yachts. Once the conversion to hotel use was
from vein-cut Eramosa. Irvine also had some fun
decided, the inclusion of a spa became vital.
down here. A beautiful mirror wall installation
With no suitable space to be found in the
– formed from a doubling sequence of bevelled
existing buildings, a 9m-deep pit was excavated
edged mirrors – flows into charming, blush
and over 1,000 lorry loads of earth removed.
pill-shaped manicure stations, whilst a series
Beneath the seemingly unremarkable black
of lacquered brass screens that mimic ripples on
tarmac of the parking area now lies a 2,000m2
a pond are highlighted by deep blue and white
subterranean spa, created in conjunction with
upholstery, with the piping of spa furnishings
consultants SMC.
a mix of colour inversions.
“We wanted to develop the sense of arrival
A special hotel created with longevity and
using the narrow entrance to the spa to draw the
timelessness in mind, but also imbued with a
guest in, let them breathe and relax,” recounts
sense of playful gentleness, The Langley is an
Irvine of a transition area that reinterprets
exercise in both carefully researched historical
historical details like wood panelling as points of
detail and thoroughly modern hospitality.
intrigue, here designed with slimline, marine-
Escape and enjoy.
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Dakota MANCHESTER Dakota Hotels launches its fifth property in the UK, bringing a touch of Mayfair to Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Words: Ben Thomas Photography: Courtesy of Dakota Hotels
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n 1936, the Douglas DC-3 aircraft made its
Manchester has been masterminded by KPP
maiden flight from New York to Chicago and
Architects in the hotel group’s trademark black
went on to revolutionise the aviation industry.
brick style, while interiors by Amanda Rosa,
Designated the Dakota in British Royal Air Force
McCulloch’s wife, bring a touch of old-school
service, the aircraft changed the face of air travel
Mayfair to the Cottonopolis. On entering the
by making stylish design and luxury service
imposing building, guests are greeted by a series
more accessible to the masses. Established with
of sleek public areas featuring a dark colour
the aim of applying that same pioneering spirit
palette, rich fabrics and atmospheric lighting,
to hospitality, Dakota Hotels began its journey
with venetian blinds between the reception
in Scotland, debuting at Eurocentral just outside
area and bar, wooden screened booths in the
of Glasgow in 2006, before taking up residency
restaurant and the abundant use of candlelight
in the Edinburgh suburb of South Queensferry,
likening the ground floor spaces to a film
close to Edinburgh Airport, a year later. The
noir set. Adding character to the scheme are
brainchild of British hotelier Ken McCulloch –
a collection of movie posters on the corridor
founder of the Malmaison brand – Dakota has
walls, together with playful touches such as a
since expanded throughout the UK, moving into
textile dog named Chester – who can be seen
city centre locations in Glasgow and Leeds. Now,
climbing on a table in the lobby.
marking the most significant venture in its 13-
“Our first objective is to ensure the guest is
year history, the brand has brought its distinct
comfortable and relaxed. We try to make the
concept to Manchester, launching a new £30
interiors look and feel natural,” says McCulloch.
million property in the city’s Northern Quarter.
“For this project, the main influence was to look
Situated on Ducie Street close to Piccadilly
back rather than forward, taking inspiration
Station and the Rochdale Canal, Dakota
from the honesty and integrity of classic hotels.”
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The hotel’s crowning glory is the Grand Deluxe Suite with a wraparound rooftop terrace overlooking the Northern Quarter and nearby Ancoats neighbourhood
The hotel’s 137 guestrooms and 20 suites
creations, as well as a carefully curated wine
follow a similarly elegant colour palette, with
list. Accompanying the bar is The Champagne
dusky purple mohair throws harking back to
Room, a semi-private space decked in dark
Dakota’s roots in Scotland. Every guestroom
tones and marble, which can be used for canapé
is equipped with rainfall showers, Chelsom
receptions or whisky tasting experiences.
lighting and a smart TV with a full Sky package,
“The Dakota Grill and cocktail bar are the
while the Garden King rooms include private
heart and soul of the whole operation,” says
garden terraces, and Signature and Executive
McCulloch, noting that guests often visit Dakota
Suites provide super king-size beds and two
hotels for their restaurants alone. “Over the
separate en-suites.
years, Dakota has created its own success by
The crowning glory however is the Grand Deluxe Suite, a penthouse located on the eighth
the standard of its restaurants and the dining experience we deliver time and time again.”
level of the building. Billed as the largest in the
Another unique addition is The Cigar Garden,
city, the standout suite features its own private
a purpose-built terrace warmed by gas fires,
entrance, lounge, dining area, two bedrooms,
where guests can pair their favourite Cuban
walk-in
en-suite
from the hotel’s dedicated humidor with a
bathrooms with steam showers and a two-metre
fine collection of premium cognac and whisky.
sunken tub – not to mention a complimentary
The waterside terrace is available for al fresco
mini fridge stocked with local brands like
drinking and dining when the weather permits,
Manchester Gin and Brightside Brewery. In
catering to a maximum of 80 covers, while a
addition, a wraparound rooftop terrace provides
second heated terrace close by can host open-
panoramic views over the Northern Quarter and
air events for up to 50 people.
wardrobe,
fireplace,
nearby Ancoats neighbourhood.
From its heritage as an industrial powerhouse
“The most important thing for me is a
to its musical and artistic pedigree, Manchester
hotel that makes you feel special,” McCulloch
has frequently led the way up north, and the
continues. “It’s the finer details that make all
launch of Dakota’s fifth property only goes to
the difference; the simple things done brilliantly.
strengthen that. As the new flagship, the hotel
Amanda understands that and is aware of what
has paved the way for further openings, with
needs to be created. There is longevity to her
destinations such as London, Birmingham and
design, and it truly has a character of its own.”
Cardiff all under consideration.
At the heart of the F&B programme, the
For McCulloch however, the focus for now
104-cover Dakota Grill serves a classically-
is building on what has already been created:
inspired menu rich with seasonal ingredients,
“As I’ve always said, we should try to make
while a private dining space can also
our hotels a little bit better every day, which
host exclusive parties for 20 guests. The
doesn’t sound much, but multiply that by 365,
neighbourhood brasserie, with waterside vistas
that’s quite a lot! There’s no place like home,
of Piccadilly Basin, plates up signature dishes
but we’re working on it.”
like grass-fed, 35-day-aged steak cooked over hot coals, as well as seafood dishes ranging from classic poached haddock to a flavoursome monkfish curry. For those after something a little stronger, a chic cocktail lounge offers an impressive drinks list combining classics with bespoke in-house
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Six Senses BHUTAN Six Senses steps into Bhutan with a series of five ambitious lodges firmly rooted in local culture. Words: Emma Love • Photography: Courtesy of Six Senses
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hutan has been a bucket list destination for many since the landlocked country first opened up to tourism in 1974. Yet despite its growing popularity, hotel
development has been slow, and there have been relatively few high-end options for visitors travelling to the Kingdom’s monasteries, dzongs and dramatic landscapes. So Six Senses Bhutan, a new circuit of lodges that connects five western and central valleys – Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Gangtey and Bumthang – is a highly anticipated and welcome addition. Created in collaboration with Bangkok-based Habita Architects, the project has taken five-and-a-half years to complete, with each site thoughtfully designed to fully immerse travellers in local culture. “The landscapes and the level of calm and stillness were the reasons why I chose the locations,” explains Dasho Sangay Wangchuck, a Thimphuborn entrepreneur and the brainchild behind the ambitious multi-site hotel. “What I really wanted to stand out were the amazing panoramic views of the towns and temples below, but also the mountains, which are right there in front of you. These valleys are iconic and offer guests the full flavour of the country, and, as a brand, Six Senses truly fits with what Bhutan stands for.” The influence of surroundings is evident in the lodges, with the Six Senses in-house design team referencing the distinct character of each valley in the varying schemes. “We wanted to give guests a different experience at each destination, so for the design concepts we looked at the topography and local life for inspiration,” says Apiwat Anukularmphai, Corporate Creative & Design Director, Six Senses. For instance, the Master Lodge – comprising 20 suites and five villas – is
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Suites overlook Bhutan’s rolling landscape from their hillside perch
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perched on a hillside surrounded by pine trees
objects from teapots to wooden bowls behind
above Thimphu, the country’s capital. As you
the reception desk, and, in the bar, a wave-like
enter the main building, which houses the
ceiling that references the national dress.
living room, bar and restaurant, and look out
In contrast, at Punakha it’s the farming way
of the floor-to-ceiling windows to the valley
of life brought to the fore. The lush valley is
below, it’s immediately obvious why it has been
full of rice paddies and fields where all kinds
nicknamed the Palace in the Sky.
of produce are grown, including red chillies,
White stonewashed walls and a shingle roof
aubergines and carrots, making it a natural
take their cues from Bhutanese architecture,
starting point for the design. “Since Punakha
while surrounding ornamental pools reflect
is famous for its rice, we took the farmhouse
the clouds above. The cloud motif can also be
as the main idea,” says Anukularmphai of the
seen as delicate, swirling art murals by local
hemlock wood building which, doubles up
artists in the simply decorated rooms, where
as the living room and bar, and cantilevers
Himalayan hemlock wood has been used for the
dramatically over the pool.
floor and ceiling. There’s a custom-designed
The lodge here feels intimate and rustic, with
tan leather armchair and matching bedboard
16 suites split across four buttermilk yellow
below a wood-panelled wall; a traditional
buildings, as well as three villas from 1,312ft2
bukhari stove that is lit on chilly nights; cosy
to 2,949ft2 that all face the forest-steeped
handmade wool rugs from India; and pops of
mountains. In the restaurant, an installation
lemon in the sofa cushions. Other nods to local
of baskets hangs from the ceiling over the
culture in the public spaces include a mandala
help-yourself fruit station, and guests sit in
of the medicine Buddha inside the entrance to
curving rattan chairs by Bangkok-based interior
bring out positive energy, a display of everyday
company Corner 43 Décor, looking out to the
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terrace and the pool beyond. The majority of
team of architectural lighting designers again
the furniture across all locations is custom-
from Bangkok, to undertake the task.
designed and produced in India.
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At Paro, a special dining experience on
Handcrafted elements are integral to each
the guests’ last evening is often held in the
lodge, but the level of skill involved is perhaps
aforementioned ruin, and there is a small
most impressive at Paro, where the stone walls
temple with a resident monk where guests can
of the main building – influenced by the ruin
go to meditate – an extension of the wellness
of a neighbouring dzong – were constructed
offer that Six Senses is renowned for. And, at
entirely by hand. “We wanted to replicate the
each lodge, there is of course a signature Six
techniques used in the 12th century, so each
Senses spa, though each with a different focus
piece of stone was individually chiselled into
for sake of variety – at Thimphu it’s health,
the right shape and size, then meticulously
whereas Punakha focuses on time and Paro
stacked,” recalls Anukularmphai.
specialises in education. As such, guests can
In the living room, grey sofas are brightened
move between the lodges for a holistic journey.
with orange-red cushions alongside tan leather
“Bhutan has an age-old culture,” says
pouffes and abstract graphic rugs in mustard
Wangchuck. “We were an isolated pocket for
and black, which nod to Tiger’s Nest, the
a long time; busy living our own way of life,
famous monastery built on a sheer cliff face
which was and still is embedded in spirituality.
that can be hiked from here as part of a tailor-
With new age sophisticated travel, everyone
made itinerary. “For me, the lighting is also
is looking for the next experience, and at Six
important; we have used lots of decorative lights
Senses Bhutan we have tried to take this to
and wall sconces so that it feels homely,” adds
another level in every way.” Experiences don’t
Anukularmphai who commissioned Be-Lit, a
come much more extraordinary than this.
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Ikador OPATIJA Atellior looks to the heritage of Opatija Riviera to design an elegant villa in harmony with its surroundings. Words: Catherine Martin • Photography: © Bruno Rondinelli
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roatia has seen its fair share of hotel development in
empire. Designed by Studio L, the four-storey mansion bears
recent years, with international players waking up
the hallmarks of the era’s architecture, delivered here in a
to the potential of the nation’s culturally-rich cities,
21st century way. Interiors too recall a bygone era, with a
pristine coastline and little-explored islands. Yet despite
scheme that marries classic and contemporary as devised
the fact that the number of branded guestrooms grew by
by Zagreb- and London-based practice Atellior. “We wanted
58% (Horwath HTL) in 2018, domestic operators and private
to evoke the spirit of the golden age of Opatija in a modern
owners still very much dominate the market, bringing some
context, using timeless materials in contemporary and fresh
welcome variety to the hospitality landscape.
combinations,” say the studio’s founders Una Barac and Ante
To the north of typical tourist hotspots such as Dubrovnik
Marić, who took the lead on the project together with team
and Split, the Istrian Peninsula has long been attracting
members Tea Matija Pinjuh and Ljerka Kabelka. “The endless
well-heeled travellers, allured by the sub-Mediterranean
sea view of Kvarner Bay is visible from every corner of the
climate and secluded bays that sit in the shadow of the Učka
hotel, so our interior colour schemes were inspired by the
mountain range. In the late 1800s, new rail routes brought
accents of sun-gold pouring over sea-blue, with highlights
artists, writers and musicians to the newly-built grand
of green to represent the Mediterranean pine trees. Luxurious
hotels of Opatija – thought to be the oldest tourist resort in
finishes, carefully chosen materials and bespoke furniture
Croatia – while royalty holidayed at the private villas that dot
give fluidity to the contemporary yet timeless signature of
the coastline. It was a riviera retreat at its finest, and it’s this
our design.”
era that has inspired the team behind Ikador, the first fullyfledged hotel from Croatian conglomerate Zubak Grupa.
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The lobby tells the story of the empire that once ruled this region, with furniture and fittings sourced from Central
The newbuild property sits on the rocky shores of the
Europe to complement travertine stone flooring – laid here in
Adriatic Sea, and is constructed in the style of the nearby
a chevron pattern with bronze accents – and the Pietra Grey
villas that still stand as a reminder of the Austro-Hungarian
marble of the check-in desk. Sumptuous armchairs are from
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Erba Italia, sofas are inspired by the work of Josef Hoffmann and manufactured by Wittmann, while Lasvit’s Neverending Glory pendants – each the silhouette of an eminent concert hall – take centrestage above. The light, airy welcome leads through to the bar and restaurant, where a notably darker colour palette leads the eye to the spectacular sea view, framed perfectly by the architecture. By day, guests spill out onto the terrace, lounging on B&B Italia furniture while taking in the coastline; by night, the restaurant really comes
The 14 guestrooms, as well as the three-bedroom Presidential Suite, feature honest materials such as brass, stone and marble
into its own. Smoked oak parquet flooring and midnightblue paintwork form a darkened backdrop that, together with the lighting installation – a brass pergola design with groups of rod-like pendants hanging over tables – creates a feeling of dining by starlight. The food offer, cooked up by Croatian Executive Chef Željko Jovanović, makes use of local produce and sees fresh takes on national favourites as well as some inventive flavour pairings. Dalmation proscuitto, Kvarner shrimps and Adriatic squid feature on the seasonal menu, each beautifully plated and embellished with freshlycut herbs or caper flowers. The cocktail bar – a transitional space between the lobby and the restaurant – once again features honest materials such as brass, stone and marble, while a cosy cigar bar continues the dark-hued palette of the restaurant, bringing rich materials and textures to accompany the roaring fire. With just 14 guestrooms, Ikador aims to combine the facilities of a traditional hotel with the privacy of villa stays, and as such, rooms are designed as spacious living quarters with the finest materials and utmost attention to detail. Pietra
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Grey stone, tactile velvet upholstery and luxurious
signature treatments involving singing bowls and
leather headboards feature alongside artisan rugs
soft chimes to cleanse the mind and attune the soul.
made locally by Regeneracija, their patterns inspired
This idea of sound and sea is evident throughout the
by the musical scores of the composers who came to
hotel, making regular appearances in the branding and
Opatija in the 1900s. Casegoods, designed bespoke
graphics, which see sketches of seahorses, crabs and
by Atellior, have also been given the royal treatment
lobster harmoniously paired with trumpets, French
with bronze trims and fabric lining for the finest
horns and string instruments, while the ‘d’ of Ikador
in storage. While the guestrooms feature classical
is stylised to represent a musical note.
traits, bathrooms are decidedly contemporary, with
For both the operator and the design team, the
geometric tiles accompanying sleek basins, minimalist
creation of Ikador was about appealing to a particular
Axor fittings and, in the Presidential Suite, a statement
lifestyle, and nowhere is this more apparent than
freestanding bathtub by Villeroy & Boch.
the Riva Lounge, a brand partnership that brings the
Harking back to a time when travellers flocked here
premium yacht-maker to these shores for the first
to bathe in the public pools, wellness is central to
time. Following in the footsteps of lounges in Monte
the Ikador offer. A spa was an obvious addition, but
Carlo, Venice and Mykonos, the waterside offer features
perhaps less expected is its location – up on the third
Riva’s trademark use of lacquered wood and stainless
floor to afford a direct connection to the sea – and the
steel, along with its aqua marine hues. There’s even
impressive array of facilities, particularly given the
a six-seater yacht docked out front, available for
hotel’s modest room count. A sauna and steam room
guests to explore the coastline in style. It’s a savvy
emitting fragrant pine from the mountains join a rasul
partnership that will no doubt attract Riva’s legion of
chamber, salt room, hydrotherapy tub and heated
followers, and crucially, one that neatly aligns with
loungers, the latter on an outdoor terrace overlooking
Ikador’s core characteristics; elegant, timeless and
the Adriatic. There’s a focus on sound therapy, with
built on heritage.
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The Magnolia Hotel QUINTA DO LAGO A mid-century, motel-inspired project brings Palm Springs style to The Algarve. Words: Matt Turner Photography: Courtesy of Magnolia Hotel (unless otherwise stated)
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f the Algarve were Asia, Quinta do Lago – or
equal measure, with the aim of bringing a fresh
QdL as it is colloquially known – would be its
new energy as well as a younger demographic
Singapore. Clean, green and inhabited largely
to the region.
by the wealthy, it started life as an exclusive
Says O’Sullivan: “The brief was to bring
golf complex but has since evolved into a
something completely fresh and unseen to
sprawling resort of expensive villas, luxury
the Algarve. The design is light, playful and
hotels, boutique shops and perfectly manicured
inviting for lazy days spent sipping cocktails
gardens and fairways.
by the pool or grazing fresh local dishes in the
Originally launched in late 2017, as a phased
restaurant. First-hand experience during a trip
refurbishment got underway, The Magnolia is
to Palm Springs helped shape the design, taking
a significant addition to the area’s hotel offer,
the glory days of the 1950s US motel with the
providing a more affordable, youth-oriented
pastel Art Deco hues of Miami to create a bright,
accommodation option in contrast to its palatial
glamorous travel spot.”
next-door neighbour the Conrad Algarve, or
The architecture of the hotel that previously
the more discreet five-star properties in the
occupied the site lent itself to the motel model.
surrounding area.
The Americana influence is clear from the
Interior designers Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
moment guests pull up to its driveway. A retro-
have brought a Palm Springs-inspired aesthetic
neon sign depicting a diving girl in bathing cap
to this modern take on the iconic motels of the
illuminates the façade, alongside funky lettering
1950s. The approach has afforded them licence
announcing the hotel’s name. Bedroom blocks
to experiment with a palette of bold colours,
are separated from the main reception by an
a catalogue of intirguing textures and a set of
outdoor pool and restaurant.
design features charming and considered in
The 74 guestrooms and three suites are
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Guestrooms feature a palette of dusky pink and white with flashes of signature Magnolia red providing accents
decorated in pink and white with the signature
London-based Bag & Bones art label – were on display
Magnolia red providing accents to the industrial retro-
during Sleeper’s visit.
style furniture and amenities. Each of the individual
The bar, with its custom tile mural of botanical
rooms feature new integrated fabric upholstered
foliage by Surface Design Studio, overlooks an outdoor
headboards and retro industrial-style furniture
heated swimming pool flanked by yellow and white
bringing together comfort and contemporary pieces.
striped parasols and beach loungers. In summer ‘dive-
“We mixed new pieces with salvage pieces to create an authentic atmosphere that is visually interesting,”
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in’ movies are projected poolside onto the side of an adjoining building.
says O’Sullivan “We worked closely with companies
From here, a car park leads down past the main
such as Inside Out Contracts, London House Rugs,
accommodation blocks (one of which also houses a
Pamono and Vesoi Lighting, as well as designing
small spa, gym and PlayStation-equipped recreation
many bespoke pieces with our own in-house furniture
room) past the hotel’s tennis court to a collection of
design team.”
seven exclusive cottages, clad in pastel-hued wood,
The main reception building comprises a sequence
each providing an expansive bedroom, bathroom,
of spaces, from lobby, through lounge to bar and
lounge, as well as kitchen and patio areas well suited
restaurant. An eclectic mix of retro-style furniture,
to families and larger groups, be they golf-trippers,
lighting and brightly coloured kilim rugs sits against
wedding parties, or the numerous football teams using
a dusky pink backdrop, with a striking graphic striped
Quinta do Lago for pre-season training camps.
ceiling overhead. In the restaurant, vibrant yellow
Both families and sportspeople will find plenty to
dining chairs contrast with the mint-green tones of
occupy them both on-site and in the wider Quinta do
the walls.
Lago enclave. The Magnolia is just one of a range of
A rolling programme of art is curated by Omey
new facilities introduced over the past year to which
Projects. Vibrant pop art pieces by Irish sisters and
guests have quick and ready access via a shuttle service
artists Cavanagh and Gigi Foyle – founders of the
or the free-to-hire vintage-style bikes lined up on
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the forecourt. Foremost amongst these is The
facilities are all part of a plan to broaden the
Campus – a state-of-the-art, elite performance
resort’s appeal beyond the golfing and family
centre, with a stadium-quality football pitch
holidays that have largely defined it to-date:
at its heart, alongside professional padel and
“Quinta do Lago is a unique lifestyle resort
tennis courts, a high-spec gym packed with the
and the latest addition to this, bringing a
equipment used by professional sports teams
totally new energy is The Magnolia Hotel. This
for training and an outdoor pool. The Campus
vibrant property will bring a new perspective to
is also home to Dano’s – a vast sports bar and
the area, providing visitors with a completely
restaurant more akin to Soho Farmhouse than
different way to experience Quinta do Lago.”
your typical big-screen barn.
a very family-orientated resort and we have
are available at a lake surrounded by villas of the
created something that will speak to those
like you usually only see when ‘The X Factor’
now in their mid-twenties who may have been
decamps to the judges’ houses.
coming to Quinta since childhood. They are
Celebrities and sports stars alike can relax in
looking for a more relaxed, affordable and fun
a private, paparazzi-prohibited lakeside beach.
alternative to keep enjoying the area, on their
Waterfront eateries Casa do Lago and The Shack
own terms. We have also provided an alternative
offer seafood, tapas and light bites. Those
accommodation option for young sports people
seeking a more sophisticated dining option
who want to couple their training sessions in
can venture to Bovino, a high-end steakhouse
Quinta with a mini-break in an environment
designed by celebrated Spanish designer Lazaro
that suits their lifestyle.”
Rosa-Violan. As CEO of Quinta do Lago, Sean Moriarty explains, the new hotel, restaurants and leisure
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Concludes O’Sullivan: “Quinta Do Lago is
Elsewhere, an extensive array of watersports
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The Edwardian Manchester A Radisson Collection Hotel MANCHESTER
W
hen Sleeper first visited Radisson Edwardian Free Trade Hall (as it was then known) back in 2004, we were so enamoured by the glazed atrium that links the historic
Grade II-listed façade with a new 16-storey tower, that it made our front cover. The hotel was an instant success, marrying old and new and bringing some much-needed facilities to a growing city. But with
The Manchester flagship of Edwardian Hotels London emerges from a £12 million renovation to join Radisson Hotel Group’s new generation of premium properties.
increased competition in recent years, not to mention changes in both ownership and name to contend with, it was time for an upgrade. Now, some 15 years after first opening its doors, the 263key property has undergone a £12 million renovation, relaunching as The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel. As one of only three UK members of the brand – reserved for
Words: Ben Thomas • Photography: © Andrew Beasley
a new generation of exceptional hotels – The Edwardian meets certain criteria for location, design and experience, and so, much like before, the aim was to retain the authentic character of the original building while ushering in a new era of luxury. Taking charge of the multi-phase refurbishment, Edwardian Hotels London’s in-house design team, led by Creative Director Rob Steul and Product Design Manager Krishma Singh-Dear, paid considerable attention to the architecture of the Free Trade Hall, bringing contemporary touches to the colonnades and archways. “It was critical in this building to get the balance of old and new right, allowing the memory of the Free Trade Hall, with its heroic
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The hotel’s new restaurant and bar are divided into three principal spaces; a bar, an intimate circular dining area and a relaxed lounge overlooking Peter Street
heroic façade, to live on as part of a confidently
woollen charcoal grey armchairs, while a baby
modern yet comfortable hotel,” confirms Steul.
grand piano and Free Trade Hall-inspired
“The ground floor now creates a coherent guest
artwork capture the city’s ties to art, culture
arrival leading to a varied and memorable flow
and music.
of elegant spaces – layering materials, colour
Guestrooms and suites have also been
and lighting in a clear spatial sequence with
revamped, while the hotel’s spa and gym were
texture and drama.”
reimagined to create a more fluid floorplan.
While the glazed atrium remains, the hotel’s
Elsewhere, events spaces have been reconfigured
restaurant and bar have been completely
to allow for break-out areas, with curated
transformed, replaced by Peter Street Kitchen –
artworks celebrating Manchester’s historical
a new restaurant serving Japanese and Mexican
past and the Free Trade Hall’s role in the
sharing plates together with imaginative
suffragette movement, and Timorous Beasties’
cocktails. Nestled beneath the building’s
bumble-bee wallpaper paying homage to the
palazzo-style arches, the venue is divided
city’s iconic worker bee in the new meeting
into three principle spaces; a bar, an intimate
room, The Hive.
circular dining area and a relaxed lounge in the
For Iype Abraham, Commercial Development
barrel-vaulted colonnade overlooking Peter
Director, Edwardian Hotels London, the
Street. Each distinct in their approach, the
refurbishment is a reflection of the group’s
areas offer a variety of tailored experiences with
continued investment: “We understand that
unique, menu-inspired features such as shared
what guests need and expect when they travel
bench tables, intimate leather-clad booths and
continues to evolve and change, and we pride
a Hibachi-inspired fire-pit table.
ourselves on having always been at the forefront
More recently, The Library curated by
of meeting and exceeding these expectations.
Assouline was introduced to provide guests with
To do so, we constantly invest in updating our
a sanctuary from which to soak up the library
rooms, restaurants and shared spaces across the
curator’s cultural offering while enjoying
Edwardian Hotels London portfolio to ensure
contemporary dishes and cocktails. The new
guests experience the best of our properties.”
social space uses mirrored nickel lamps to project a warm glow over navy velvet and dark
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EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner / Operator: Edwardian Hotels London Architecture and Interior Design: Edwardian Hotels London in-house team Lighting Design: Lighting Design International www.radissonhotels.com
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The Presidential Suite Four Seasons Hotel SÃO PAULO Four Seasons enlists San Francisco-based design studio Bamo to create an interior scheme rich in Paulistano flavour for its first outpost in Brazil. Words: Ben Thomas • Photography: © Aaron Leitz
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erched above the treetops overlooking the leafy
With panoramas across the Parque da Cidade
green spaces along the Pinheiros river, The
district, the suite shines a light on local craft in a living
Presidential Suite at Four Seasons Hotel São
room featuring Mid-century seating and a curving
Paulo is a showcase for Brazilian design, with San
chaise longue. From the Dinamarquesa lounge chair by
Francisco-based studio Bamo devising a scheme that
Jorge Zalszupin to iconic pieces from architect Sergio
pays homage to the country’s creative heritage.
Rodrigues, the native designs complement bespoke
In developing their vision, Bamo principals Michael
millwork seating in ebonised wood and a desk with a
Booth and Anne Wilkinson took cues from native
South American-inspired chair, as well as furnishings
architects Oscar Niemeyer and Burle Marx, creating
and sculptures dotted throughout the hotel, such as
an international luxury aesthetic rendered in Brazilian
Paulo Mendes da Rocha’s famed Paulistano chair, and
materials and infused with classic Paulistano flavour.
a dome of glowing glass orbs by Brazilian sculptor
“We were greatly inspired by the design approach
In the master bedroom, textile artist Nani Chirellato’s
mimic any one style specifically,” explains Booth.
wallcovering provides a disruption in texture from
“Our goal was to capture the Brazilian soul, fusing
the warm grey walls – adorned by abstract artworks
relaxed modernism with artful details and sensuous
from local artists such as Karen de Picciotto, Jose
materiality to create a story that appeals to the
Munhoz, Cassio Lazaro and Arnaldo Bataglini – while
international traveller and local design enthusiasts
a headboard crafted from South American tonewood,
alike,” adds Wilkinson.
Pau Ferro, and handwoven fabric inlay panels complete
Epitomising the design team’s approach, the 14th
The hotel’s expansive Presidential Suite is infused with Brazilian materials and classic Paulistano flavour
Francisco Brennand.
of some of the Brazilian greats but did not want to
the somewhat patriotic aesthetic.
floor Presidential Suite is characterised by locally
“The use of travertine, burled wood, dark-stained
sourced finishes such as Brazilian granite, Jatoba wood
ipe and a light-toned plaster throughout formed the
and a leather area rug in place of carpet. The overall
ideal backdrop for a design that features striking
palette brings together earthy patterns, contrasting
colours, modern Brazilian furnishings and local
wooden tones with satin brass accents and bursts of
artwork,” Booth concludes. “Each of these were key
marigold, while a sense of transparency is created via
to the success of the suite.”
a slatted wall separating the bedroom and bathroom.
Housed within a 29-storey tower masterminded
“We wanted to create something that was a showcase
by HKS Architects and Aflalo & Gasperini Architects,
for Brazilian design in a clean, modern, gallery-like
the hotel features 258 guestrooms, a spa, and a
feel,” Booth and Wilkinson continue. “The suite sits
lobby bar and restaurant designed by Bamo, as well
above the treeline, removed from the bustle of the
as a restaurant, ballroom and meeting space by EDG
city, so we also played up that feeling of openness and
Design. Completing the development are 12 floors of
maximised the views and light as much as possible.”
private residences by Brazilian architect Arthur Casas.
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The Moorgate LONDON Set amidst a quickly changing locale, The Moorgate balances a neoclassical past with its operator’s forward-thinking sensibilities. Words: Matt Turner • Photography: © Nicholas Worley
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esigned by architects Lifschutz Davidson
townhouses, and introduced daylight into the
Sandilands, The Moorgate is a boutique
heart of the space. A sculptural, white staircase,
aparthotel comprising 27 elegant suites
bathed in the natural glow of a skylight, has
and contemporary apartments in the heart of the
an almost monastic quality, having been
City of London. Operated by SACO, it combines
carefully designed to respond to the angles of
the space and comfort of a luxury pied-à-terre
the building.
with the style and services of an intimate hotel.
The material palette pulls off a delicate
This part of London is undergoing rapid
balancing act between the historical context of
change. Under ground, major engineering works
the building and its contemporary conversion.
are taking place as part of Crossrail to link
The dark timbers of the first floor reception space
Moorgate tube station with Liverpool Street.
open to light-filled living spaces and bedrooms
Soon, a new London HQ for Deutsche Bank
above. In the lobby, moody oak panelling is
will tower above. And all around it, the Culture
topped by a brass profile and perfecty aligned
Mile development is aiming to give coherent
with flooring in a bespoke trapezoidal layout
identity to a new neighbourhood encompassing
combining Pietra Serena and Bateig Azul stone.
the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music &
The apartments are finished to an equally
Drama, and the Museum of London alongside a
high standard, with contemporary Smeg
new Centre for Music being designed by Diller
kitchens, herringbone timber floors, custom-
Scofidio + Renfro.
made furniture by Gubi and Saba Italia, and Flos
Yet once inside The Moorgate, the cacophony
lighting. Italian contractor Paolo Castelli took
of construction outside is silenced by high-
care of the supply and installation of finishes
spec soundproofing. Clever architectural
and custom-made furniture both for rooms and
interventions have united these once distinct
public areas.
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The design of the apartments differs slightly
“In the private spaces, meanwhile, pieces by
depending on their outlook. Those on the
Brazilian-born visual artist Carolina Mizrahi
London Wall side are more contemporary in
play with large-format colour photography of
their design nuances, with those overlooking
abstracted floral imagery, influenced by the
Moorgate characterised by neoclassical
artist’s work in the fashion industry.”
decorative elements, such as frameworks and moulded skirtings. Every guestroom features tailor-made
facilities at sister property Leman Locke, such
wardrobes and kitchens, fully equipped with
as meeting rooms, the joint gym and meditation
appliances seamlessly integrated into tactile
areas and its popular Treves & Hyde restaurant.
oak-veneered furnishings.
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As part of soon-to-be-rebranded SACO Property Group, guests also have access to the
Says Eric Jafari, Managing Director of SACO:
Against this carefully engineered neutral
“Perhaps The Moorgate’s greatest success is
backdrop, visual drama and interest is provided
the fact that the property is incredibly popular
through an art collection curated by consultants
with discerning travellers looking for a place
Artiq, described by the firm’s COO Katie Terres
to stay in the city that they can call home.
as being “designed to speak to a travelled
They are impressed with the design, space and
guest, a consumer of international fine arts
comfort that each apartment offers and, as a
and culture.”
result, we are starting to see a high number of
“Profiling the styles of two global artists, in the
repeat guests. This is testament to the clever
public areas the work of New York-based artist
approach of the architects Lifschutz Davidson
Zeren Badar juxtaposes historical portraiture
Sandilands, who provided a space that offers
with humorous interventions such as plastic
unique, stylish accommodation and retains
straws obscuring the face,” Terres continues.
many period features.”
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner / Investor: Epic Developer: Florala Properties Operator: SACO Architecture: Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Interior Design: Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and SACO in-house team Main Contractor: MY Construction Project Manager: Beadmans Procurement: JCT Design & Build Lighting Design: Lighting Bureau www.themoorgate.com
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The Calile BRISBANE A gentle minimalist aesthetic and uncompromising attention to detail results in a soothing subtropical trailblazer. Words: Juliet Kinsman • Photography: © Sean Fennessy
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esthetes and creative corporates who spend much time on the road can delight in the blurring between business and lifestyle hotels in recent years thanks
to an extraordinary evolution in city hotels. Terms such as ‘boutique’ and ‘five-star’ have long since been bandied around, but what makes a new breed of hotel stand out is the quality and sensitivity of design, as exemplified by The Calile. When this 175-key newbuild opened in Brisbane, it created a tropical urban resort category all of its own. Operated by TFE Hotels, The Calile is owned by Cal and Michael Malouf, who have been instrumental in creating the retail and lifestyle district that surrounds the property. Brisbane has until now been known for complementing its
Gold Coast gateway location with plenty of bling and a deep tan; The Calile’s soft understated frond-embellished elegance has given the city’s image a much-welcomed makeunder. Husband-and-wife architects Adrian Spence and Ingrid Richards wanted to take advantage of Queensland’s tropical climate, and in that enviable Australian way, bring some of the outdoors in. That may be a typical antipodean MO when it comes to private villas on the beach or in the bush — but it’s a braver, bolder achievement when applied to a brand new white-brick city block. Soft retro-toned peachy and moss-toned marbles, sandy sisal flooring, blush brass and warm oak accents add a soothing, sophisticated feel to what on paper could appear as a clean-lined brick and concrete building. Paint colour connoisseurs can admire Dulux at its best — behold pink Mornington, green French Limestone, blue Clunies in the bedrooms. Richards & Spence haven’t just conjured a
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sophisticated tropical city hotel accented with
to balconies and huge windows. Sustainability,
Rajasthan marble and Italian travertine and
too, was a consideration, with ethically sourced
porphyry, the whole project has proven an artful
materials, energy-saving control system and
act of upscale place-making for Brisbane.
corridors that are naturally ventilated, thanks
Guests can glide into the sandy-toned lobby lounge in corporate mode, pause on a sculptural
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to bespoke breeze-blocks with intriguing semicircle gaps in the wall.
Bertoia Diamond Chair from Knoll and admire
It’s always refreshing when a hotel’s
the Duomo pendant lights from New Zealand’s
branding is as appealing and joy-sparking
Anaesthetic, then head up to the Palm Springs-
as the furnishings of the forward-thinking
evoking pool terrace where serviced cabanas,
establishment, and every touchpoint at The
Australian-made Grazia & Co. sunloungers
Calile delights thanks to their illustrated
and poolside tables by Sydney’s Robert Plumb
collateral from Brisbane-based agencies Bland
instantly reinforce the mood.
Design and New Initiative.
An elegant yet spirited city hub such as this
Fresh, original and stylish throughout,
has previously been absent from Australia’s
the tell-tale sign of a developer’s touch is a
accommodation landscape, and the designers
charismatic mixed-use of space — in this case,
attribute it to their riffing on other tropical
15 boutiques at the base of the block. Inviting
spots. Richards & Spence explain that they
the restaurateur behind acclaimed Greek
looked to other hot-weather cities with a
eatery Hellenika into the first floor has seen
resort focus — Miami, Palm Springs, Rio de
an injection of flavour, soul and buzz, and by
Janeiro and Mexico City — to inform their
seamlessly hosting the refined results-focused
design. Guestrooms feel urban in their sleek
Kailo Medispa, The Calile has confirmed its
minimalism, yet have a holiday warmth thanks
status as a class act.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner: Cal and Michael Malouf Developer: Calile Malouf Investments Operator: TFE Hotels Architecture and Interior Design: Richards & Spence Main Contractor: Hutchinson Builders Graphic Design: Studio Bland Landscaping: Lat27, Penfold Projects www.thecalilehotel.com
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and-went territory where fads and crazes reside. Had
one of a handful of metropolies that, save for
Ian Schrager not taken the risk of stripping back and
catastrophe, will draw swathes of new hotels
condensing the hotel offer for The Morgans Hotel on
without much effort. This Field of Dreams, build-
Madison Avenue back in the eighties, then we may not
it-they-will-come effect relies largely on the city’s
have the boutique category at all. Most immediately
status as an economic powerhouse, as it does for
notable is the growing popularity of guestrooms
similarly prominent destinations in London, Paris,
sacrificing space for style. With land at something
Shanghai and a handful of others. However, the
of a premium in New York, projects like Ace Hotels’
heady mix of cultural, commercial and social factors
Sister City and the Moxy properties in Times Square,
that drew a record 65.1 million visitors in 2018 – up
Downtown and East Village have worked to make
from 54.3 million in 2013 – and solidified it as the
these compact options as comfortable, functional and
most popular US destination for overseas visitors for
aesthetic as they can by way of fixtures and furnishings
a sixth straight record-breaking year, should not be
that fold and modulate. In a similar vein, the hybrid
discounted. As such, the continuing influx – growing
approaches of Equinox Hotel – combining gym and
even as the country undergoes the turbulence of a
hotel elements – and the planned RH Guesthouse, that
chaotic Trump administration – has seen something
will fuse the brand’s retail offer with touchstones of
of a boom in the city’s hotel scene. From boutique to
experiential hospitality, could prove a sea-change
branded, and colossal to compact, a series of notable
in the sector as lines between previously defined
openings have risen up across New York’s boroughs to
categories are blurred or broken down.
accommodate the extra numbers, and in anticipation of further records smashed.
Performance
The Future
New York holds the largest hotel pipeline in the US according to Top Hotel Projects, with 63 four- and
According to STR, New York recorded the highest
five-star projects accounting for 14,793 guestrooms.
national levels in occupancy (87.3%), ADR (US$262.31)
Amongst these will be Six Senses New York, marking
and RevPAR (US$228.96) in 2018, making it the best
the group’s first North American hotel and situated
performing city in North America. Hotel supply
within The XI – a pair of twisting towers by Bjarke
in Manhattan alone has increased by 10.8% (or an
Ingels. Meanwhile, Aman will launch its third US
estimated 9,600 units) since 2015, and though the new
property in Midtown Manhattan’s Crown Building
supply briefly drove down ADR between 2015 and 2017,
for an 83-key urban sanctuary featuring a 2,300m2,
the all-time high in occupancy rates last year signals
three-storey signature spa. Following Equinox’s lead
a significant absorption of the surge.
of a bringing a decidedly wellness-focused offer to one
Trends
of the world’s busiest cities, the quickening pace of life and growing number of visitors could perhaps see a
The hotels covered in this report demonstrate a
new wave of similarly oriented projects, countering the
number of innovations in the fields of both design and
bustle with pockets of tranquillity and respite. Whilst
development. Whilst guests will likely glean a number
there will always be a place for glamorous luxury
of trends emergent across the city from these hotels,
experiences in the Big Apple, times are changing, and
New York has proven an effective incubator for new
the incoming generation of tourists is more in-tune
ideas in hospitality that go on to gain a foothold in the
with the wellness sphere than ever before.
wider market as opposed to stumbling into the came-
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Six Senses
Aman
Renaissance Chelsea
Part of the Bjarke Ingelsdesigned The XI – a mixed-use neighbourhood development anchored by a pair of twisting towers – the debut North American hotel for Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spas will offer guests a wellness-focused offer across 137 sanctuary-inspired guestrooms.
Occupying midtown Manhattan’s iconic and highly exclusive Crown Building, Aman New York will open its doors in 2020 as the brand’s first urban project, and is set to feature a three-storey spa alongside an innovative F&B offer channelling an interpretation of Japan’s washoku dining tradition.
With sweeping views of the city from its perch in Chelsea, Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel will occupy 38 floors of the former Antique Garage, in close proximity to major event and transport hubs and is set to feature an interior design scheme by Stonehill Taylor.
Developer: HFZ Capital Operator: Six Senses Hotels Resorts & Spas Architecture: BIG NYC Interior Design: Gilles & Boissier
Owner: Crown Invest Developer: Crown Invest and OKO Group Operator: Aman Interior Design: Jean-Michel Gathy
Developer / Investor: The Lam Group Operator: Real Hospitality Group Architecture: Nobutaka Ashihara Architect Interior Design: Stonehill Taylor
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Sister City NEW YORK 20 years since redefining hospitality for the creative class, Ace Hotel Group launches a new concept orbiting values of minimalism and autonomy. Words: Kristofer Thomas Photography: © Adrian Gaut (unless otherwise stated)
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tepping into Sister City, guests are greeted with a lobby score composed by experimental musician Julianna Barwick. Whilst artistic installations in hotel lobbies
are now a staple of boutique and branded project alike – shorthand beyond furnishing and palette for what is to come – Barwick’s work here is different. A collaboration of sorts with music technologist Luisa Pereira and an artificial intelligence system developed with Microsoft, the process sees cameras placed in the hotel’s roof sending information – gathered data pertaining to clouds, weather, airspace or simply the presence of a pigeon perched nearby – down to mingle with pre-recorded washes of Barwick’s ambient sounds for a perpetually changing soundscape, one that reacts, in real time, to the atmosphere and goings-on of its locale, 24-hours-a-day. The name of this particular game is ‘Circumstance Synthesis’. As the latest venture from Atelier Ace, the studio behind Ace Hotels, Sister City lands in New York’s Bowery neighbourhood with many of the same goals as its parent brand – mainly to provide the youthful, creative class with suitably cool surroundings. However, the creative Generation X-ers of Seattle, 1999 – the first guests to experience the Ace portfolio – are a much different affair to the creatives of 2019, New York City. As such, some adaptation was required.
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Punctuated by industrial-style pillars painted matte white, ground-floor restaurant Floret is characterised by its catologue of wooden textures
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The property is located on the thoroughfare
curation of Japanese Bento Boxes, and John
of Bowery’s eponymous main street, set back
Cages’ 4’33 – the infamously silent piece that
behind an inconspicuous concrete wall and
sees the audience’s reaction to the absence of
brass gate, a short walk from both music venue
music become the song itself – the design is the
Bowery Electric and the modern art of New
result of stripping back the contemporary hotel
Museum. If the location alone isn’t a sufficient
offer to its bones, retaining only the beautiful
enough indication, Sister City has a specific
and the necessary.
guest in mind, and Atelier Ace has immersed
Accessible either through a slender alley
itself in all the elements and ideas that will draw
off the street, where casual seating unfolds
them in.
behind the covert gate, or a neatly arranged
“We were guided by the philosophy of less, but
pocket garden to the rear – this guest-only
better, and sought to design our platonic ideal
door leading to a typically graffiti-clad Nolita
of square one,” explains Brad Wilson, President,
back-alley – the property is a quietly confident
Ace Hotel Group. “We asked ourselves what was
alternative to the influx of heavily-branded
truly needed when travelling, but filtered it
Manhattan contemporaries.
through the lens of human-oriented technology
Within, the aforementioned score sets the
and mindful design. While Sister City shares Ace
scene for a breezy palette of white and wood,
Hotel’s love for people and places, it distils it
the few pops of colour provided by the shelves
to a different form of compassionate hospitality
of plant life, and light bouncing off textured
— one that is more autonomous, tech-oriented
tiles placed sparingly amidst the chequerboard
and minimal.”
underfoot. Wooden arches built within the
Inspired by the precise Scandinavian
slatted wall adjacent lead guests into Floret,
functionality of Finnish saunas, the streamlined
a ground-floor restaurant where these
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Utilitarian guestrooms are elegantly designed with just a few simple interventions, such as the Dimple light by Rich Brilliant Willing which appears throughout the hotel
touchstones are translated as a curving wooden bar facing seating punctuated by a row of white pillars. Headed up by chef Joe Ogrondnek, Floret completes a fluid welcome that circulates through tranquil exterior and interior without much interruption. “Sister City was designed entirely in-house by our team at Atelier Ace, and we were looking for idiosyncratic ways to take care of people and respect the place we’re in,” Wilson notes. “The hotel acts as a sort of urban oasis in the district, a place that quiets the din and cacophony the Lower East Side is famous for. As such, we planted flora in both our garden entrances to organically transition you from the street into the space, and our outdoor restaurant patio for Floret feels miles away from Bowery.” These gentle transitions define much of the hotel. The steely exterior architecture is mirrored in industrial-style elevators, whilst the steadfast palette climbs alongside, spilling into guestrooms from bunk to single to king to terrace, the latter with coveted skyline views. Whilst these spaces follow a trend of smaller guestrooms padded out with style emergent across New York, the combination of a clearly defined minimalist aesthetic and the project’s less but better ethos sees them at once emptying the design of distractions and highlighting the complex work that lies beneath. “The rooms at Sister City needed to be cleverly designed, so we looked to modular furniture and multi-purpose pieces for inspiration, and played with scale, proportion and minimalism to let each individual element shine,” Wilson explains. “The TV cabinet folds down to become a desk; the valet becomes a transformative catchall for individual needs; the bed frame acts as a storage unit and the terrazzo vanity grounds the room as a central visual cue that’s both elegant and utilitarian.” High above sits Last Light, the hotel’s rooftop bar. Another © Brian W. Ferry
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indoor-outdoor hybrid, similar in tone to that set previously, Last Light is differentiated by darker shades of wood, and linear takes on the curving staples of the lobby. Wrapped in tall windows and shaded with steely blues and greys, the
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scheme here acts as a sleek counter to the casual
acting as a springboard for guests themselves
tones below. A terrace around the exterior is
to animate,” Wilson concludes. “In Lecture
smartly divided into a social square smattered
on Nothing, John Cage said ‘I have nothing to
with rounded tables and seats, and a quieter
say, and I am saying it, and that is poetry, as I
stretch to the back, both with panoramic views
needed it.’ Sister City, while stripped of excess,
towards Manhattan or One World Trade Center.
is poetic in form and function, and we followed
However, whilst all the essentials are present
Cage’s concept in spirit, paying meticulous
– and by design the only thing present – it is, like
attention to detail and focusing on how form,
Barwick and Glass’ music, the notes Sister City
simplicity and craft can be poetry in one of the
doesn’t play that makes it stand out. Affording
busiest cities in the world.”
guests a large degree of independence to create
Having made waves with its casual tone
their own experience, a similarly minimalist
and light-touch offer, the first Sister City has
approach to service sees an automated check-in
already achieved the most difficult instance of
seamlessly integrated into the lobby – the kiosks
circumstance synthesis, that is to say it has a
clad in the same light wood as doorframes – and
sector often opposed to branded offers excited
guest pantries located on each level, revealed as
about a brand.
alcoves at the turn of corridors. Staff are there
And whilst the aesthetic may change for
to help of course, but first and foremost this is
future locations – “we can imagine Sister City
a hotel for guests to discover themselves.
in similarly dense, design-forward, global
“It’s designed to appeal to the traveller who
locations like Tokyo, Copenhagen or Hong
appreciates independence, intuitive technology
Kong,” Wilson muses – the core idea has
and self-guided hospitality, with its balance of
already demonstrated that Sister City is more
functional design and aesthetic mindfulness
than adept at adapting to the world around it.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner: Omnia Group Investor: Northwind Group Operator: Atelier Ace Interior Design / Graphic Design: Atelier Ace Main Contractor: CMG Services Procurement: Omnia Group, ISC Hospitality Procurement Services Lighting Design: Manhattan Lights Landscaping: Urban Garden Centre www.sistercitynyc.com
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TWA Hotel NEW YORK Opening within a landmark of North American architecture, TWA Hotel channels a loving tribute to the heyday of the jet age and Mid-century design. Words: Kristofer Thomas • Photography: © David Mitchell
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he year is 1962, and the Trans World Airlines Flight Centre (TWA) has officially opened as the latest and greatest terminal at New York’s Idlewild Airport. A
complex slice of neo-futurism, the winged structure is the work of Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, whose design for Washington’s Dulles International Airport – a graceful curve suggestive of take-off and landing trajectories – has just set a new aesthetic standard for the colossal transport hubs springing up across North America. A year later, Idlewild will change its name to JFK in honour of the fallen President, but the Jet Age he briefly presided over – these structures arguably marking its peak – will roll on a while longer, profoundly altering the technological, political and social landscapes at home and abroad. As the first terminal with enclosed passenger jetways, CCTV, public address systems and baggage carousels – essentially all the staples we now know – TWA Flight Centre opened as something of a leap forward in both design and content, cutting-edge for its time and symbolic of the many other developments to come as society became more connected. By 2001, however, the symbolism had changed, and the sale of TWA to American Airlines, followed by the subsequent closure of the terminal, marked a last gasp – the innovations now commonplace and prerequisite. The Terminal 5 it served would reopen in 2005, though Saarinen’s winged head house
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Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Paris Café features a pastel palette and the classic Saarinen-designed tulip table
structure stood as a decorative landmark as
not only working around a change in function,
opposed to functioning facility, stuck in disused
but also designing interior elements within the
limbo as proposals for a new purpose came and
constraints of a stylistic era long since passed.
went. There were ideas to fill the white walls
“One of our biggest challenges was designing
with a museum, or a conference centre, or a
a brand new hotel that has that same allure,
restaurant, though none stuck. There did,
excitement and sexiness,” she adds.
however, remain a sizeable hole in the market.
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by
MCR
and
Morse
with
Whilst a host of nondescript accommodation
architectural renovation work by New York-
surrounds JFK, the most prominent airport
based Beyer Blinder Belle and Lubrano Ciavarra
of one of the world’s most prominent cities
Architects, the 512-key TWA Hotel occupies
perhaps deserved something a cut above. In
the restored flight centre, the head house
the end, nearly 60 years on from its debut,
structure now acting as a lobby whilst two
the comprehensively restored landmark now
newly-constructed wings spread out behind
houses all three aforementioned proposals,
housing guestrooms. Though the function may
imaginatively incorporated within one of the
be new, the scheme is very much indebted to
most ambitious hotel openings of the year.
the past, incorporating touchstones of the TWA
“Saarinen’s original design is a masterpiece
branding and history along with a general sense
of sculptural forms, evocative of flight, and
of nostalgia for a style somewhere between
reflective of the joy and wonder of flying in the
Saarinen’s visions of the future and mid-
golden age of travel,” explains Sara Duffy, Senior
century retrophilia.
Interiors Associate at Stonehill Taylor, one of
Combining historic authenticity with a
two firms – the other being New York’s INC
close reading of what today’s guests want
Architecture & Design – unenviably tasked with
from an airport hotel, the result is a blending
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The hotel’s 50,000ft2 of event space includes a ballroom, outdoor terrace and 45 event rooms designed in the midcentury modern style
of recreation and reinterpretation, proudly
imbued with luxurious details in the streaked
tethered to its past whilst introducing a raft of
marble bar and stepped lighting fixtures in
contemporary updates.
chrome. These join the pool bar atop the
Stepping into the lobby, an Escher-style
structure – inspired by the Hotel du Cap-Eden-
scene of swinging curves and rounded
Roc in Cap d’Antibes – and Connie’s Cocktail
concrete, guests are greeted with an immediate
Lounge, housed within a restored Starliner
indicator of this style in a dedicated museum.
L-1649A, once the line’s pride and joy.
Showcasing items from a flight attendant’s log
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Grab-and-go
snacks,
elevated
with
and gilded playing cards to vintage furniture
involvement from established New York eateries,
and Balmain uniforms, the 2,000 artefacts
are available from stalls in the Departures Hall,
here and throughout the hotel act as a primer
whilst those who overindulge can work it off in
of sorts for it’s raison d’être. Up adjacent wide
the world’s largest hotel gym, located next door
steps sits the conversation pit, coated in TWA’s
to the TWA shop selling souvenirs by fashion
signature shade of red, which spreads out from
designer Somsack Sikhounmuong.
here as the predominant accent throughout.
Equally vast are the 50,000ft2 of INC-designed
Ahead is the iconic window stretching across
event spaces. The Constellation ballroom
the terminal and looking out over the runway,
connects with 7,000ft2 of pre-function space for
and above hangs the original information
galas and shows, whilst the Landmark Hall –
board, once again the centre of attention with
stretching underneath the new wings – extends
departures and arrivals tumbling with the letter
the Mid-century modern theming between a
cards. One coiled level above sits Jean-Georges
central public area dotted with high-backed
Vongerichten’s Paris Café and Lisbon Lounge,
royal blue seating, and 45 smaller meeting
set out as a typical airport restaurant though
rooms and skyboxes overlooking them.
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However, whilst these elements speak to
warm, natural walnut and brass finishes to
the consideration afforded to the hotel’s wider
make the space feel current for today’s guests,”
theming and execution, the true level of detail
she adds.
is only revealed once guests reach the Stonehill Taylor-designed guestrooms. “The whole concept was to allow the Saarinen
now – standard room categories are joined by
building to shine while creating a comfortable
a catalogue of suites named for integral Jet
and luxurious experience in the guestrooms,”
Age figures. The Howard Hughes Presidential
Duffy notes. “We looked at the ethos and the
Suite comes with runway views and a custom-
meaning of the year 1962 in order to envision
built walnut and brushed brass cocktail bar,
a contemporary guest experience: intuitive,
whilst the suite named for Saarinen features a
refined, and in communication with Saarinen’s
selection of his furnishings paired with custom
work. In order to do so, many elements of the
pieces like the Stonehill Taylor-designed brass
era worked their way into the design.”
pole lamp. All come with specially engineered,
With this, Duffy refers to icons of Midcentury modern in the Saarinen Womb Chair and
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Reached through the iconic connection tubes that once bustled with travellers – and do again
sound-insulated windows – the second thickest in the world to keep out roaring jets.
Tulip Bedside Table, as well as complementary
Whilst Saarinen’s structure may now function
elements such as ‘60s snacking staples, vintage
differently, its place in design culture as a
copies of Life magazine and TWA-branded Dopp
landmark achievement is safe. And where TWA
kits in bathrooms. “While we made sure to
Hotel may not break the same ground as its
utilise the TWA chili red – an accent colour on
predecessor, it is nonetheless an impressive
the womb chair – we intentionally balanced it
achievement in adaptive reuse, walking the line
with a neutral palette of whites and blues with
between novel gimmick and sincere homage.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner / Developer / Operator: MCR Development Investor / Developer: Morse Original Architecture: Eero Saarinen Architecture: Beyer Blinder Belle, Lubrano Ciavarra Architects Interior Design: Stonehill Taylor, INC Architecture & Design Main Contractor: Turner Construction Lighting Design: One Lux Studio Graphic Design: Pentagram www.twahotel.com
Equinox Hotel NEW YORK Opening at the heart of the largest private real estate development in United States history, Equinox Hotel’s debut is a statement of hypermodern intent. Words: Kristofer Thomas • Photography: Courtesy of Equinox
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merging from the luxury fitness company
with previous experience in this niche field,
that has taken the US by storm in recent
having reimagined Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s
years, the first hotel from Equinox
acclaimed Nobu restaurants as a hotel chain.
marks the brand’s latest and most ambitious
However, restaurants and hotels historically
experiential wellness proposition so far.
go hand-in-hand, whilst gyms can often
Building on the popularity of its SoulCycle, Pure
seem an afterthought in boutique and branded
Yoga and Blink Fitness subsidiaries – ventures
project alike, sharing but a few strands of
that see the traditional gym offer imbued with
hospitality DNA. As such, David Rockwell
sophisticated tech, big-name partnerships and
became an Equinox member before starting the
service touchstones adopted from members
conceptualisation and design process, to better
clubs – the opening of its debut hotel is a clear
understand its values and tweak them to appeal
step up in efforts to become the de-facto name
beyond the fitness market. “Equinox is quite a
in upscale fitness.
unique offering,” he muses. “It’s contemporary
Where others may have made the jump from
in that it takes the notion of rejuvenation to a
one sector to the other incrementally, through
completely new level narratively, and anywhere
smaller acquisitions and test subjects, this 212-
we could find specifics around regeneration and
key debut is one of considerable intent, opening
a modern sense of luxury we doubled down.”
at the heart of Hudson Yards – the largest private real estate development in US history.
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Instead of the wider scheme informing the gym space then, Equinox is arguably a
Occupying levels 24 to 38 within the David
demonstration of the inverse, wherein the gym
Childs-designed 35 Hudson Yards tower,
pillars of fitness, wellness and exercise spill out
the project sees the values of an established
and feed into aesthetics and content. This is not
fitness-focused brand rendered into a new
to say there are exercise bikes at every turn,
environment. To oversee this process of
rather the hybrid concept successfully places
translation, Equinox – along with developers
itself between the two worlds; each amenity and
Oxford Properties and Related Group – tapped
design detail subtly geared towards improving
Rockwell Group, a suitably prominent name
and maintaining one’s health, yet remaining
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firmly rooted the aesthetics of a luxury hotel as opposed to a workout space or hospital, seeking to be as attractive an offer to dedicated Equinox loyalists as it is new converts. Whilst a SoulCycle outpost hints at what is to come at street-level, the journey through Equinox Hotel begins on the 24th floor with expansive views over the wider development and the lattice structure of the Thomas Heatherwickdesigned Vessel viewing platform nearby. Perhaps more compact in comparison to equally luxurious contemporaries, the Equinox Hotel lobby leads guests quickly to the Stephen Starr-led Electric Lemon restaurant, where a palette of sand and beige is contrasted by black metal and polished stone slabs swirled with brown accents resembling abstracted tree rings. Movement is a prominent motif throughout the project, with both the motion across this stone and the migration of guests between the restaurant and terrace – the latter formed of sun loungers facing an infinity pool topped by a distinctive Jaume Plensa sculpture – playing into this idea. The bar adjacent has its own take on movement, shifting from a daytime offer of regenerative mixtures – think adaptogenic superfood lattes and high-intensity martinis – to a liquor lounge at night for the hotel’s indulgent version of a cheat day. “Understanding how the days and seasons change within the space was a very important element to the project,” Rockwell muses. “The lobby is quite small but spills down into the restaurant in a way that will allow both to change throughout the day.” Though the lobby may be brief, the Joyce Wang-designed spa and Equinox Club above are anything but, clocking in at 27,000ft2 and 60,000ft2 respectively. In the latter alone resides a member lounge, saltwater lap pool and studios for cycling, pilates and group classes – all clad in floor-to-ceiling windows for expansive workout views – whilst treatments available in the spa range from simple performance-driven massages to hypermodern cryotherapy treatments and microjet facials infused with bio-active nutrients. Not strictly limited to its forward-thinking wellness facilities, the hi-tech Equinox equipment that has
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become a staple of the brand has been translated
Subtle details – like how the headboard and
too, most prominently as the guest app that
sofa are connected with a smooth continuous
stitches the wellness and hotel offers together,
line, and a gradient of dark blue gently dissipates
allowing guests to personalise elements from
into lighter tones across the rugs – only adds
the running speed of a treadmill to the specifics
to the sense that, throughout Equinox Hotel,
of their dinner reservation.
interior design serves regeneration as much as
Though exploring these sections of the
Whilst the offer as a whole may come to
health and hotel, it is across the 212 Rockwell-
serve gymgoers and fitness freaks more closely
designed guestrooms where the hybridisation is
than everyday guests, there is no doubt that
at its most successful.
there remains something here for both, from
Considering each a sleeping chamber as
groundbreaking therapies to simple ways of
opposed to a bedroom, Rockwell’s approach
sleeping better. Guests become members for the
combines the highly functional with visuals
duration of their stay, and how far they choose
indented to at once complement the rejuvenation
to venture into the densely layered fitness
process and create a suitably attractive scheme
element is completely up to them.
for guests paying a premium price.
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regeneration serves interior design.
project may showcase the keen balance between
“In hospitality, lifestyle hotels have grown
A springless Coco-Mat natural fibre bed
up and luxury hotels have gotten younger in
moulds to the shape of sleepers and is laid
their outlook and experience,” says Chris
with two duvets – a Scandinavian method for
Norton, CEO, Equinox Hotels. “Now, as health
added temperature regulation – whilst total
becomes the new wealth, Equinox is uniquely
soundproofing and heavy-duty blackout blinds
positioned to define an emerging category that
create a sanctuary above the bustling yards.
is disrupting the entire industry.”
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT Owner: The Related Companies Operator: Equinox Hotels Architecture: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Interior Design: Rockwell Group Main Contractor: Tutor Perini Building Company www.equinox-hotels.com
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BUSINESS CENTRE
DUBLIN LONDON
PARIS
BEIJING
DOHA JEDDAH
CHENGDU CHONGQING
RIYADH
SHANGHAI HANGZHOU
DUBAI
BANGKOK
BALI
MELBOURNE
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Despite concerns of over-supply, Dubai’s developers push ahead with the construction of new hotels, while in Europe, London remains an attractive market.
With the majority of international hotel groups headquartered in the USA, the country tops the rankings when it comes to hotel development.
TOP 20 CITIES
TOP 20 COUNTRIES PROJECTS
ROOMS
USA
1,389
278,634
13,986
CHINA
1,128
274,715
14,793
GERMANY
381
57,941
54
11,903
UK
311
44,991
SHANGHAI
49
12,458
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
195
58,747
RIYADH
43
9,335
AUSTRALIA
165
33,968
PROJECTS
ROOMS
139
42,600
LONDON
79
NEW YORK
63
CHENGDU
DUBAI
LOS ANGELES
41
8,391
INDIA
160
26,767
MELBOURNE
39
8,905
SAUDI ARABIA
148
67,640 26,842
HANGZHOU
39
8,539
INDONESIA
140
BANGKOK
36
9,381
MEXICO
133
39,314
NASHVILLE
36
8,084
THAILAND
116
29,084
DUBLIN
35
5,030
VIETNAM
115
43,903
DOHA
34
10,610
FRANCE
89
13,241
JEDDAH
34
8,588
MALAYSIA
87
24,579
ATLANTA
34
7,511
JAPAN
85
19,107
BALI
34
5,950
SPAIN
73
15,808 12,279
MIAMI
31
7,018
RUSSIA
67
PARIS
29
3,896
SWITZERLAND
63
7,790
BEIJING
28
6,306
ITALY
62
9,498
CHONGQING
27
6,684
AUSTRIA
61
7,646
PROJECTS
ROOMS
Looking at the wider regions, Asia Pacific leads the way in the number of hotel projects under construction, with a total of 2,333 hotels planned.
REGIONS AFRICA APAC EUROPE MIDDLE EAST
160
289
63,921
2,333
565,497
1,513
257,953
571
175,501
NORTH AMERICA
1,733
372,470
SOUTH AMERICA
217
35,534
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Top Hotel Projects data is categorised by phase, with the majority falling into the Under Construction bracket.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
2%
11.6%
VISION 134 PROJECTS
30.5%
46%
9.5%
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PRE-OPENING
777 PROJECTS
2,036 PROJECTS
3,072 PROJECTS
637 PROJECTS
YEAR OF OPENING
34.5%
18.7%
17%
18.2%
8.7%
For more information Top Hotel Projects and its hotel construction pipeline, visit: www.tophotelprojects.com
2.8% 2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 onwards
1,129 PROJECTS
2,297 PROJECTS
1,249 PROJECTS
581 PROJECTS
189 PROJECTS
1,211 PROJECTS
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The intelligence source for the hotel investment community Marriott sees growth slow
3,000 projects in that development pipeline,
market in the world for it, but you’ve got
Marriott International said that opening delays
with the US accounting for around half of those,
growing markets in the Mediterranean area, as
in North America and the Middle East would
which the CEO said were “disproportionally”
well as Asia-Pacific.”
mean that room openings were more “modest”
select-service hotels. He said that around two-
The CEO said that the company had considered
than earlier guidance.
thirds of the impact was in the US and one third
acquiring an all-inclusive company, but decided
in the Middle East and Africa.
on organic growth. The group plans to build
The company was confident in its global performance, with revpar growth in China ahead
The company added more than 16,000 rooms
its platform using: The Ritz-Carlton, Luxury
of its rivals, as well as an increase in outbound
during the second quarter, including nearly
Collection, Marriott Hotels, Westin, W Hotels,
guests from the region.
3,500 rooms converted from competitor brands
Autograph Collection and Delta by Marriott.
The group said that, for 2019, it expected
and approximately 7,500 rooms in international
Looking ahead, the company has forecast
worldwide rooms’ distribution to increase by
markets. At the end of the quarter, Marriott’s
worldwide systemwide revpar up 1% to 2% in
around 5% to 5.5%, net of 1% to 1.5% room
worldwide development pipeline totalled
both the third and fourth quarters, with 1% to
deletions. In May the group had forecast growth
roughly 2,900 hotels and more than 487,000
2% revpar growth for the full year. Adjusted
of 5.5%, with rooms deletions of about 1% to
rooms, including approximately 40,000
Ebitda in 2019 was expected to be USD3.586bn
1.5%.
rooms approved, but not yet subject to signed
to USD3.626bn, a 3% to 4% increase on 2018.
Arne Sorenson, president & CEO, told analysts: “We have not seen project cancellations for 2019
contracts. Roughly 213,000 pipeline rooms were under construction at the end of the period.
HA PERSPECTIVE
openings. Over the past few years, lengthened
Adjusted Ebitda was up 1% on the year to
By Katherine Doggrell: As performance it’s-a-
construction periods reflect labour shortages,
USD952m, with revpar up 1.2%. The company
waning, there has, as we have seen at IHG where
a larger proportion of room and properties
saw revpar up by 2.6% in the quarter in
Holiday Inn is a dominant force, a fleeing to the
and increasing number of new projects using
greater China, with Sorenson acknowledging
belief that size matters. And this is what Marriott
multiple brands.
a slowdown, but telling analysts that he was
has been banking on; come the tricky times, come
“When you look at our US portfolio, what we
“optimistic about the future” given the group’s
the owners.
see is even in the limited-service segments, a
partnership with Alibaba, now a year old, as well
This is what Bonvoy was created for and, sure
bulk of what we’re doing is non-prototypical
as the group’s portfolio in the region, which he
enough, those developers quoted at the launch of
work. We’re not talking about a suburban
described as “principally Chinese business, even
the all-inclusive platform were all about the loyalty
Courtyard that looks the same from market to
in a market like Shanghai”.
programme. And Marriott was all about feeding it
market. We’re talking about an urban Courtyard
Ahead of the results saw Marriott launch an
with more leisure-friendly properties. Too much?
or an urban AC or an urban Aloft or an urban
all-inclusive platform, signing management
The company said that Marriott Bonvoy point
Moxy that is very much a custom job. And in
contracts with hotel developers who plan to
redemptions were running ahead of expectations
the tight labour and tight construction cross-
build five new all-inclusive resorts, expected
in as members “explore the new locations and
markets, exacerbated a little bit by the modest
to open between 2022 and 2025 in Mexico and
experiences offered by the significantly improved
revpar market, we’re seeing the construction
the Dominican Republic.
programme”.
Sorenson said: “The all-inclusive market
As a result, the company expected the net cash
“While construction delays have moderated
is growing rapidly and our Marriott Bonvoy
impact of the loyalty programme would be “a few
our near term rooms growth in 2019, our under-
members would like to see us in this space. We
USD100m more negative in 2019 than we expected
construction pipeline totalled 213,000 rooms in
expect to expand our all-inclusive portfolio in
at the beginning of the year, but should improve
quarter-end. Based on hotels under construction
popular, leisure destinations in the Americas,
significantly in 2020”, when the group expected it
and projected earnings data, we can see that
Europe, and Southeast Asia with both newbuild
to “calm down”.
the openings in 2020 and in the couple of years
projects and property conversions, leveraging
beyond should accelerate meaningfully from
our well-established full service and luxury
what we’re experiencing in 2019.”
brands.
timelines increase.
Sorenson said that the group was monitoring
Should enthusiasm remain high, owners may start to feel less calm about the cost.
“Broadly Caribbean basin is the biggest
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Pandox diversifies
Group under long-term revenue-based leases.
Pandox said that it was looking to ever-greater
Nissen said: “The acquisition is industrially
of numbers in what was a slowing global market
diversification, with a long-term view including
sound and contributes to a further diversification
overall, and particularly in the US.
the US and a potential move into alternative
of Pandox’s portfolio both geographically and
assets such as hostels.
brand-wise. The hotel properties are in good
HA PERSPECTIVE By Andrew Sangster: Marriott produced a solid set
As always, a company’s results have to been seen in the context of the market overall. Morgan
CEO Anders Nissen told Hotel Analyst that,
locations in stable domestic cities in Germany
Stanley summed up the situation by cutting EBITDA
in the short term, the group would stick in the
and are mainly driven by domestic demand with
estimates by 2% for 2019 and 2020 but it raised the
upper midscale, but had an appetite for other
a good balance between the business, meeting
share price target by USD2 to USD125 as the stock
countries in Europe, including Spain.
and leisure segments. The hotels are full-
market investors rerated hotel companies upwards.
Nissen told Hotel Analyst: “At the moment
service hotels in the upper mid-scale segment
It’s slowing but it’s probably worse in other sectors.
diversification is specifically geographically,
with good guest ratings and an average size of
Marriott said that bookings via OTA channels
which means that, with the business cycles
188 rooms.”
dropped 2% globally with the US being in the
different between different countries, we have
Ruslan Husry, CEO, HR Group, said: “HR
vanguard of that strength. CEO Sorenson said: “We
diversification between international cities,
Group is very pleased to have Pandox AB as a
are working with our OTA partners to make sure that
regional cities and domestic cities. We also have
strategic investor for the three hotel properties.
we are getting business from them when we most
diversification with different brands, which talk
The transaction marks a key-milestone in
need it and not necessarily taking it when we don’t”.
to different consumers. That takes out some
our company history and the start of a long-
risk and also gives us potential.
term partnership with one of the leading hotel
It was clear, however, that Sorenson does not think that the OTA share will necessarily keep declining. He
“In the long term, this can mean that Pandox
property owners in Northern Europe. We’re
admitted that the strength of the overall economy
is open to other projects: student housing,
delighted to continue with the operation of
was a key factor in how much OTAs are used.
hostels, economy hotels, everything that is
the three hotels and to strive for an excellent
accommodation, we can do, but at the moment
performance and guest experience with our
we are focused on the upper-middle.”
teams. We look forward to further cooperation
The other disruptor that Marriott is keeping a weather eye on is the so-called sharing economy.
The comments came as the group reported
in its own words a “tiny” share. But of the luxury
EBITDA of SKr868m (EUR82m) for the quarter
Commenting on a potential interest in the
market, where Marriott is focused, its relative
to June, against SKr794m in the same period
hotels in Germany being marketed on behalf of
presence is much stronger. Sorenson said the
last year. The company said that the underlying
Louvre, Nissen said: “It is of course easier for
assurance of Marriott quality meant it was winning
demand remained positive in the second
us if we can buy hotels in markets where we
customer preference by taking out the “crapshoot”
quarter, but increases in supply led to negative
already have representation. From time to time
aspect of whether or not a stay would be good. About
revpar growth, particularly in Copenhagen, Oslo
we will look at different countries, then will
95% of the homes listed had two or more bedrooms,
and at London Heathrow.
look at other countries in Europe and then North
which made them complementary rather than substitutional to hotels.
Looking ahead, Nissen said: “Pandox is still of the opinion that, although the hotel market
America. Europe is easier to understand than the US, which is more brand driven.
One final thing to pick out from these numbers
has growth potential, it is in a mature phase
“In Spain they have very good operators, they
and the discussion around them was Marriott’s
and growth is slowing. In some submarkets new
are very good at leases – we already have seven
comments on the Indian market. Sorenson said
hotel capacity will put pressure on revpar in
hotels with NH – we have been sniffing around
that India’s hotel market was still very small with
the short and medium term. Based on positive
in Spain and it looks too expensive.”
175,000 rooms which compares to the more than two
economic growth, Pandox’s well-diversified
Earlier this year the group bolstered its
million rooms in the US which are owned by Indian
portfolio with balanced demand as well as
war chest by adjusting its dividend policy,
expats.
positive contributions from the acquisitions
with its new target a dividend pay-out ratio
that Pandox made in 2018 and 2019, there is
of 30% to 50% (previously 40% to 50%) of
potential for growth during the current year.”
total cash earnings, with an average dividend
Sorenson added he was bullish on the Indian market and believed Marriott had a leading market share both in terms of hotels open and also hotels coming into the development pipeline.
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and to achieve mutual and continuous growth.”
Marriott has just 2,500 homes in its own listings,
During the quarter the company completed the acquisition of three hotel properties in
pay-out ratio over time of approximately 40% (previously approximately 50%).
Germany; in Augsburg, Erfurt and Dortmund
CFO Liia Nõu told the company’s capital
with a total of 565 rooms, paying EUR103m. The
markets day: “It is simply because we want more
hotels will be managed by the hotel operator HR
firepower for acquisitions. It gives us flexibility
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to find good growth opportunities. It’s nothing
indicates, steady and cautious is the way forward.
signed a further 14,000 rooms into its pipeline,
dramatic, nothing urgent, we can buy anywhere
Will this diversification undermine the core
down on the prior year when it signed 20,000
as long as it is profitable. It is easy to dig where
strength of specialization? Not necessarily. What
rooms, with the group attributing the drop to
you are standing, but anywhere profitable.”
Pandox has is an intimate understanding of what
comparisons following the boost of signings
makes accommodation properties tick. For example,
following the launch of Avid. Of the 20,238
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it is well aware that the hotel business is much more
rooms hotels signed in the same period last
By Katherine Doggrell: Pandox is just at that state
than just bedrooms: f&b and other revenue sources,
year, 7,630 rooms were under the Avid flag. Avid
where observers with a taste for deals – so most
while a smaller share of sales, remain critical to
signings in the Americas in the first half of this
of us – find ourselves wondering what next for the
driving profitability. Such knowledge translates well
year were 2,402 rooms.
company. Having grown at a rapid clip to be one
into the emerging alternative hotel segments such as
The CEO commented on the “challenging”
of Europe’s biggest forces and with no appetite for
hostels and already established adjacent sectors such
developing environment which Marriott
sucking up to the big brands, another phase in this
as student accommodation.
International commented on in its results,
company’s evolution must surely be in the offing. And, with most hungry investors in the sectors drawn to the taste of alternative assets such as
If Pandox sticks to its disciplined approach it is
telling those on the call: “It is a more
surely destined to become an even more dominant
challenging build environment, but we’re not
owner. No probably about it.
seeing any material impacts on our pace of openings, paces of ground breaks. And we are
hostels and serviced apartments, why shouldn’t it be a move away from mainstream hotels. In the meantime, the company has the firepower
IHG leans on Holiday Inn
continuing to accelerate growth in the US and also in Greater China.
InterContinental Hotels Group said that it
“It is a challenging signings environment.
and one suspects that Minor may also be looking to
expected to see unit growth accelerate into next
We are increasing our share of signings as
cut its debt with a little light offloading at NH. Plus
year, despite concerns over performance.
we’ve done this year and last year because of
to look at the portfolios currently washing around
there’s always Scandic.
The company continued to lean on the Holiday Inn brand family, but said that it was
HA PERSPECTIVE
starting to see an increase in signings from its
By Andrew Sangster: Is Pandox the smartest owner
new and acquired flags.
the stronger development organisation and the increase in brands. “As the new brands begin to come online, you will continue to see us accelerating into that 5%
in Europe? In the tradition of the now being rejigged
The group reported 5.7% net system growth in
to 6% range. We’re not going to give specific
Carlsberg slogan, probably. And it has a claim to be
the first half of the year, its best performance in
guidance on the exact number for 2020. But it’s
the best in the world.
a decade, with Greater China leading openings,
logical to assume that you’re going to see our
The success of Pandox has come from scale and
at 18% growth. EMEAA followed with 6.5% net
net system size numbers continue to grow.
focus. It has grown from a solid base in Scandinavia
rooms growth, while the Americas saw 2.7%
to develop significant positions in the UK and
growth.
“And we will continue to look at white spaces where we think we could launch a brand that
Germany. Even today, close to half (45% as at
The company added 30,000 new rooms to
we can use our consumer insights that we can
March 31) of Pandox’s market value is concentrated
the system, while 10,000 rooms exited, as, CEO
scale. But we’ve addressed the key areas that we
in Scandinavia, with a third (32%) in Germany and
Keith Barr commented: “We continued to focus
highlighted 18 months ago.”
a fifth (21%) in the UK
on the long-term health of our established
This steady geographic diversification has
brands”.
Barr drew attention to the new prototype for Holiday Inn across the Americas, which he said:
now seen an entry into Canada and is also being
Across the group, the company saw revpar up
“will bring fresh and modern designs to our
accompanied by the adoption of different business
0.1%. Barr told analysts that it, “as anticipated
hotels across the Americas. The concept brings
models. Leases, which are nearly all variable, are
reflected a strong comparable from last year and
us successful Open Lobby public space and guest
now joined by management agreements; by owned
a slower revpar growth environment where our
room designs together in a more efficient and
and operated with a franchise brand; and by owned
hotels maintained near-record occupancies and
flexible way with a 15% reduction in building
and operated under an independent (Pandox-
rate”.
size to create better returns for our owners”.
In the Americas, where first half revpar grew
In Greater China, where revpar was down
The next step is to move into other accommodation
0.1%, as rate growth offset occupancy declines,
by 0.3%, impacted, Barr said, by a number of
segments, not just upper midscale. This move has
IHG opened 11,000 rooms during the first half
properties in ramp up and openings in less
already started – witness the likes of Meininger on
of the year, more than two-thirds of which were
developed cities, the group signed total 90
the Pandox brand roster – but as CEO Anders Nissen
in the Holiday Inn Brand Family. The company
hotels, its highest ever for the region, and
owned) brand.
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included 5,000 rooms from the InterContinental Alliance Resorts partnership with Sands.
in the saturated US at the time of launch. So far the evidence is that owners are seeking
Looking at the new brands, Avid had 200
sanctuary in the familiar and this may be what is
hotels signed since the launch, with 10 properties
giving Barr such a spring in his step. Despite fears
expected to be open by the end of 2019. Voco
that there were quite enough Holiday Inns to be
Hotels had six hotels open across the UK,
going along with, it continues to drive growth
Australia and the Middle East since launching
and look! The new one is 15% smaller. Perfect in
a year ago, with the company “confident” in
constrained times. I’ll have two.
reaching around 30 hotels signed by the end of this year. At Six Senses, which the company
HA PERSPECTIVE
acquired earlier this year, the group signed five
By Andrew Sangster: IHG is suggesting that it is now
new resorts, with more than 50 deals under
putting away its cheque book for acquisitions. CEO
active discussion.
Barr was keen to point out that the “white space”
The most-recent launch, Atwell Suites, fell, Barr said, “between traditional extended stay
he identified when taking up the job has now been filled.
and select service hotels”, with an average stay
Even when mentioning the possibility of new
of between four and six nights. He said that the
white space opening up, Barr talked only about
company had seen “positive owner reaction with
launching a brand rather than acquiring one.
over 50 written expressions of owner interest”,
This leaves the ambition of IHG to be delivering
with the first hotels expected to break ground
industry-leading net system size growth. The first-
in 2020 and open in 2021.
half growth of 5.7% puts it ahead of Marriott but
The company continued to extend its Concerto
behind Hilton. Not bad, but not there yet.
technology platform, with plans to pilot ways to
As Morgan Stanley pointed out, IHG’s new brand
book rooms with specific attributes by the end
Avid had signed just 13 properties in Q2, a third
of the year.
below that achieved by Hilton with its Tru brand at
Barr said that the group’s strategic initiatives,
a similar stage of launch.
outlined 18 months ago, were all being funded
IHG has plans to tap into extended stays in what
by a group-wide efficiency programme, which,
it calls the mainstream space (this is economy and
he said, remained on track to deliver USD125m
midscale combined). Atwell Suites is targeting
of savings by 2020.
average stays of four to six nights and is described
Barr was confident looking forward, adding: “As long as there’s GDP growth in the US, you’re going to see the revpar growth”.
as “falling between traditional extended stay and select-service hotels”. With acquisitions all but ruled out, IHG has to deliver on its organic growth promise. It argues that
HA PERSPECTIVE
its relaunched structure is now suited to the task.
By Katherine Doggrell: Where others have held
There will be no hiding place over the next few years.
back on the whooping and the cheering this results season, with the most hopeful comments being a light hope that sense will prevail between China and the US, Barr was divergently cheery in his outlook. And one finds oneself questioning, just a bit, given that not all in the garden is rosy. IHG has, despite its spending constraints, added a few more brands, maybe not as many as others and is looking to them to help it through any dark times. The results show some enthusiasm, although not enough for Avid to take over just yet from Holiday Inn, as was the hope
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SOUTH AFRICA In light of the climate issues facing the world, hoteliers are concerned about the eventual impact on performance. Cape Town is an interesting case study; the South African capital’s water supply struggles began in 2015 as dam levels began to recede, reaching dangerously low levels in 2017. Restrictions were put in place in an effort to reduce consumption by 50%, before heavy rainfall eventually came in June 2018 to replenish reserves and subsequently ease limitations. But what effect did this have on the city’s hotels? RevPAR dropped 9% in 2018, the first year-over-year drop for the market since 2011, driven by an occupancy decrease (-6.6%) that was most evident in the opening seven months of the year. STR believe that concerns about guest experience played a part in that decline, as restrictions were placed on services normally taken for granted in hotels. Limitations on pool usage, time spent in showers and the frequency for washing towels and sheets became issues for both hoteliers and guests. However, as the dam returned to near capacity, the market began to gain momentum, and RevPAR picked up notably in March 2019. More recently, July produced a 21.4% yearover-year increase in the metric, while the opening seven months of the year as a whole produced a 4.3% lift.
Projected Room Growth for Cape Town +8.9% Existing 11,575 Pipeline 1,025
STR’s hotel profitability sample highlights the impact on utility costs for Cape Town hotels. In 2018, properties in the capital accounted for 26.9% of South Africa’s sample but represented 37.3% of utility costs, an indication of rising prices and the expensive nature of importing water. For 2018 as a whole, utility costs in Cape Town increased 15.9% from the previous year. Despite these recent developments around performance and profitability, Cape Town can still expect supply to grow in the coming years. STR is the source for premium global data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights, tracking 8 million rooms worldwide. www.str.com
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South Africa Performance July 2019 YTD Occupancy 59.2% (-0.6%) ADR ZAR1,260.84 (+1.9%) RevPAR ZAR746.28 (+1.3%)
Cape Town Performance July 2019 YTD
Occupancy 62.8% (+3.9%) ADR ZAR1,732.94 (+0.4%) RevPAR ZAR1,088.51 (+4.3%)
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from operators and interior designers to architects and suppliers.
sets, each created by a different studio to explore how interiors and technology can combine to produce a personalised experience. “In the interior design market, personalisation represents the
200 brands, with products spanning a range of sectors from furniture,
ultimate luxury, and this is something particularly important to visitors
lighting and textiles to bathrooms, flooring and technology. In the
of a show like Decorex,” Allsopp explains. “I believe our perception of
showroom-style exhibition area, suppliers will recreate different hotel
what technology means is moving away from screens and keyboards
settings like the lobby, guestroom and restaurant, allowing hoteliers
and toward direct interaction with the three-dimensional space.”
and specifiers to cast their eye over a selection of new items.
Among the designers involved are Run for the Hills – the firm
Running parallel, a programme of workshops and conferences hosted
behind London’s Kricket White City and the new Tivoli cinema, bar
by leading design experts such as Lori Pinkerton-Rolet, Director at
and café in Bath – and These White Walls, which recently completed
Park Grove Design, and Spanish architect and interior designer Tomás
its first project for chef Ollie Dabbous’ Mayfair restaurant, Hide.
Alía, a longstanding collaborator of Room Mate Hotels, will provide
Decorex International will make its debut at new venue, Olympia
delegates with insight on the latest developments in the industry.
London, from 6-9 October. The four-day event will showcase the latest
The 2019 edition will also introduce the Hotel LifeStyle Lab, a concept
in luxury design through a curated exhibition and talks programme,
in which hotel groups and interior design studios will collaborate to
with over 400 exhibitors and 14,000 visitors expected to attend.
explore the needs of new hoteliers from an interior design perspective.
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AHEAD MEA 13 November 2019 DUBAI
From Dubai’s latest mega-hotel to an intimate shipwreck lodge in Botswana, this year’s AHEAD MEA shortlist highlights the increasing
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diversity of experience and aesthetic emerging across the region. Recognising the latest projects from operators including Four Seasons, Jumeirah and Mandarin Oriental alongside boutiques in South Africa’s Gorgeous George and Zannier Hotels’ Omaanda retreat in Namibia, the shortlist is a comprehensive look at the changing face of hospitality in the Middle East and Africa. Assessed on both design and architectural achievements as well as their commercial viability, projects will compete across 12 main categories with prizes for Guestrooms, Lobby & Public Spaces, Event Spaces and Bar, Club or Lounge, and statues recognising achievements in conversion and newbuild, as well as special prizes celebrating the best in visual identity and new concepts. The Outstanding Contribution award, meanwhile, will recognise the work of a key figure whose work has influenced the region’s hotel landscape.
Leila Abdul Rahim – Design Director, Hilton Worldwide Nick Acton-Adams – Director of Design, Meraas/North25 Paul Bishop – Owner and Founder, Bishop Design Pinar Calimano – Director, Design EMEA, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Pallavi Dean – Founder & Creative Director, Roar Hilda Impey – Design Principal, Wilson Associates Trevor Julius – CEO and Project Partner, dsgn Pia Lakshmi Sen – Associate, LW Design Group Shahab Lutfi – Chief Executive Officer, Bright Start Tarek M. Daouk – Founder and Managing Partner, Smartotels Lotfi Sidirahal – Creative Director, Atelier Pod Sheri Smith – Senior Director of Interior Design for Global Design MEA, Marriott International
AHEAD MEA will take place on 13 November at the new location of Caesars Resort Bluewaters, Dubai.
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Alice & Fifth at Sandton Sun Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre – UAE Toro Toro at Grosvenor House – Dubai, UAE Wavehouse at Atlantis The Palm – Dubai, UAE
Al Bait Sharjah – UAE Al Faya Lodge & Spa – Sharjah, UAE Gorgeous George – Cape Town, South Africa Zabeel House By Jumeirah – Dubai, UAE
Event Spaces Aloft Hotel City Centre Deira – Dubai, UAE Caesars Forum at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai – UAE Grand Plaza by Mövenpick Media City – Dubai, UAE Mandarin Oriental – Doha, Qatar
Guestrooms Al Faya Lodge & Spa – Sharjah, UAE One&Only Nyungwe House – Rwanda Studio One Hotel – Dubai, UAE Omaanda – Windhoek East, Namibia
Hotel Newbuild Al Manara, Saraya Aqaba – Jordan Mandarin Oriental – Doha, Qatar Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE Studio One Hotel – Dubai, UAE
Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces Caesars Bluewaters Dubai – UAE Four Seasons Resort Seychelles At Desroches Island – Seychelles Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE W Dubai, The Palm – UAE
Lobby & Public Spaces Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE The Merchant House – Manama, Bahrain Zabeel House By Jumeirah – Dubai, UAE Omaanda – Windhoek East, Namibia
Lodges, Cabins & Tented Camps Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge – Chobe National Park, Botswana One&Only Nyungwe House – Rwanda Shipwreck Lodge – Skeleton Coast, Namibia Omaanda – Windhoek East, Namibia
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Resort Four Seasons Hotel Tunis – Tunisia Four Seasons Resort Seychelles At Desroches Island – Seychelles Jumeirah Royal Saray Hotel – Seef, Bahrain Zuri Zanzibar – Tanzania
Restaurant Indya By Vineet At Le Royal Meridien – Dubai, UAE Lah Lah At Zabeel House By Jumeirah – Dubai, UAE Netsu At Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE Tasca By José Avillez At Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE
Spa & Wellness Four Seasons Hotel Tunis – Tunisia Four Seasons Resort Seychelles At Desroches Island – Seychelles The Spa At Mandarin Oriental Jumeira – Dubai, UAE Away Spa At W Dubai, The Palm – UAE
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year, celebrating hospitality design and the hotel experience in all its forms. Amongst this year’s shortlisted properties are a converted industrial transformer station in the heart of Copenhagen, an intimate mansion guesthouse and garden in Mallorca’s Old Town and a modernist retreat surrounded by the mineral waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. Judges will be seeking out projects that demonstrate a balance between creative design flair and commercial viability, paying close attention to aesthetic excellence and products that meet the expectation of client and guest alike. Categories include prizes for Guestrooms, Event Spaces, Restaurant, and more. Recognising achievements in architecture, interior design and operation, the triumphant properties will go on to compete with other regional winners as part of the AHEAD Global biennale in 2021 to decide the best new hotels around the world. AHEAD Europe will take place on 18 November at Battersea Evolution, London.
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Bar, Club or Lounge Fritz & Felix at Brenners Park Hotel – Baden Baden, Germany Juliet Rose at Hilton Munich City – Germany Rockwell at The Trafalgar St. James Hotel – London, England Salon Sacher at Hotel Sacher Wien – Vienna, Austria Soho House Amsterdam – The Netherlands
Event Spaces Andermatt Concert Hall at Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen – Andermatt, Switzerland Aquam Bibe at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin – Bristol, England Cinema Paradiso at PURO Łódź – Poland Scandic Kødbyen – Copenhagen, Denmark Vintry & Mercer – London, England
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1477 Reichhalter Eat & Sleep – Lana, Italy Little Beach House Barcelona – Spain Palazzo Daniele – Gagliano del Capo, Italy Puro Warsaw Centrum – Poland The Stratford Hotel – London, England
Caravia Beach Hotel – Kos, Greece Olea All Suite Hotel – Tsilivi, Greece The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland – Grindavik Radisson Collection Hotel – Tsinandali Estate, Georgia The Arula Chalets – Lech am Arlberg, Austria
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Restaurant
Amerikalinjen – Oslo, Norway Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden – Palma, Mallorca Dexamenes Seaside Hotel – Kourouta, Greece Hotel Herman K – Copenhagen, Denmark The Langley – Iver, England
Cecconi’s at Soho House Amsterdam – The Netherlands Magari at Puro Warsaw Centrum – Poland Neni at 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord – Paris, France Provisioners at The Dixon Hotel – London, England Zela at ME London Hotel – England
Hotel Newbuild
Spa & Wellness
Gloriette Guesthouse – Oberbozen, Italy Mollie’s Motel & Diner – Buckland, England Puro Kraków Kazimierz – Poland Puro Łódź – Poland The Hide Hotel – Flims, Switzerland
Euphoria Retreat – Mystras, Greece Gloriette at Gloriette Guesthouse – Oberbozen, Italy Mohr Life Resort – Lermoos, Austria Pure Seven Spa at 7Pines Resort Ibiza – Spain The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland – Grindavik
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25hours Hotel Terminus Nord – Paris, France Heckfield Place – Hampshire, England Hotel Norge – Bergen, Norway Palazzo Daniele – Gagliano del Capo, Italy Whitworth Locke – Manchester, England
Arcticscene Executive Suite at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel – Rovaniemi, Finland Belmond La Residencia – Deia, Mallorca Dexamenes Seaside Hotel – Kourouta, Greece Gatehouses at Das Kranzbach – Krün, Germany Suites at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park – London, England
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Brenners Park Hotel – Baden Baden, Germany Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden – Palma, Mallorca Radisson Collection Hotel Tsinandali Estate – Georgia Sir Victor Hotel – Barcelona, Spain The Magnolia Hotel – Quinta do Lago, Portugal
AmaMagna Fingal Le Champlain Saga Spirit of Discovery Viking Orion
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Visual Identity
Belmond Cadogan Hotel – London, England Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden – Palma, Mallorca Grand Park Hotel Rovinj – Croatia PURO Warsaw Centrum – Poland Sir Victor Hotel – Barcelona, Spain
Amerikalinjen – Oslo, Norway HUP – Mierlo, The Netherlands NinetyNine Hotel Heidelberg – Germany The Dixon Hotel – London, England The Magnolia Hotel – Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Lodges, Cabins & Tented Camps Hop Pickers’ Huts at The Pig at Bridge Place – Canterbury, England LumiPod – Lyon, France Manshausen 2.0 – Mannshausen, Norway Nolla Cabins – Vallisaari Island, Helsinki, Finland Piglet’s Cabins at Soho Farmhouse – Chipping Norton, England
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Sleep & Eat 19-20 November 2019 LONDON
Europe’s leading hotel design show reveals the studios set to create a series of concept hospitality spaces as part of this year’s Sleep & Eat Sets.
The Sleep & Eat 2019 theme of Social FlexAbility
restaurant and Space Invader a bar. Each has
will be brought to life by six architecture and
provided a teaser graphic to give visitors an
design practices this November as part of the
early glimpse of what to expect.
show’s annual concept room installations.
Following the reveal, each studio will present
Featuring a series of hospitality spaces that
its creation at the Sleep & Eat Conference, and
seek to provoke, inspire and entertain, this
take part in several panel sessions to further
year’s Sleep & Eat Sets will address issues
explore the Social FlexAbility theme, including
surrounding human interaction in the digital
a discussion among leading hotel operators on
age by way of four guestroom designs and two
how best to activate and monetise public spaces
F&B spaces.
and a session investigating design trends in co-
Demonstrating that hotels, restaurants,
living and co-working environments.
bars and other hospitality spaces can be at
Further exploring the show’s overarching
the vanguard of defining new environments
theme, the designers of this year’s Sleeper Bar,
and interior innovations, each will enable a
Michaelis Boyd, are creating a dynamic social
spectrum of sociability and privacy according
gathering space at the heart of the show for
to guest needs.
networking and drinks. Look out for a special
The line-up of Sleep & Eat Set designers
preview in the next issue of Sleeper. Meanwhile,
this year features a roster of both new and
new for this year, a co-working Social Hub
established practices, with Twenty2degrees,
designed by Wilson Associates will provide extra
Miaja Design Group, Hat Design and Maria
opportunities for connection.
Tibblin & Co. creating the guestroom concepts, whilst Name Architecture will envision a
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Guestroom Set Twenty2degrees
Guestroom Set Hat Design
“We will be presenting a concept that gives wings to human relationships. Elevation will make peace with technology and, indeed, fully embrace it, weaving it together with nature to create beauty and wellbeing, and offer a heightened state of self-reflection, awareness and meditation. Miaja Design Group and our partners on this project have a sustainable approach to design, and their conservationist ethos adds to our quest for eco-tourism.” Isabelle Miaja, Miaja Design Group
“No two guests the same. Dance, Sleep, Work, Play. A flexible space for the social, a haven for your stay. Distorted riffs softened with plush fabrics, warm timbers set against a vibrant zing, a hotel room that’s more than one thing. No Sleep ‘til London!” Joe Stella and Nick Stoupas, Twenty2degrees
“We have imagined a bedroom space that can breathe with users’ needs and moods, that they can control and re-create. Hotels are becoming used to integrating social hubs in their public areas; we see an exciting opportunity in applying the same philosophy to guestrooms. When we have flexibility to rearrange the space around us, we achieve balance and feel peaceful; it is an approach where quality of space wins over size. As Frank Lloyd Wright said: ‘Space is the breath of art’.” Anne-Marie Sabatier and Flavie Deram, Hat Design
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The Restaurant Set Name Architecture
The Bar Set Space Invader
“Our concept combines focus on enduring human values with the power of technology to help deliver these in a guestroom that adapts to every guest’s individual wishes. We are taking a biophilic approach and using lighting to enhance wellbeing through day and night and are also developing a Flexibility app to allow guests to personalise their experience. This will be New Luxury – sophisticated and elegant in its simplicity, a sustainable design that creates a world around each guest.” The team at Maria Tibblin & Co.
“Our Set will explore the power of design to personalise a social experience through a spatial one. It will focus on adaptable functionality and, at its heart, a table designed in a continuous plane will become the plane for social interaction. This will define the space, shape its use and determine varying levels of social stimulation, allowing users to activate the experience of their choice according to where they sit. We want visitors to ask themselves: where do I sit?” Nathalie Rozencwajg, Name Architecture
“We asked ourselves: what’s the biggest barrier to Social Flexibility in a bar? Our answer was the bar itself! So, we are creating a bar without a bar which, through layout and design, becomes a space where conversations are developed. Adaptability leading to interaction with the environment, flexibility empowering the individual to use the space as suits them, design enhancing service and promoting human interaction.” Katie Edgar, Space Invader
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Geberit’s AquaClean Sela shower toilet combines the brand’s patented WhirlSpray technology with signature functions including a more hygienic rimless WC ceramic pan and TurboFlush, which generates more effective flushing performance. Designed by Londonbased architect Christoph Behling, the model boasts a streamlined design with clean lines and a contemporary chrome or white alpine panel, while its unique oscillating spray provides a thorough cleanse by using instantly warm water. The addition of four programmable buttons also enables users to control the temperature of the water and the water pressure through a remote control. www.geberit.co.uk
The Pinnacle8 shower enclosures by Kudos Showers feature a semi-frameless design with slimline wall profiles that conceal a 20mm wall adjustment. The enclosures use SmartSeal technology on the crystal-clear seals and glassto-glass corner join seals to ensure an uninterrupted finish and a watertight bond, as well as 8mm toughened safety glass treated with Lifeshield for easy cleaning. Ranging in size from 7601800mm to suit recessed and corner installations, the enclosures’ hinged doors feature Kevlar impregnated pins on the rise and fall hinges for smooth operation, while the sliding doors come with aircraftgrade stainless steel roller bearings. www.kudosshowers.com
Grohe has launched the Essence ceramics collection, marking its first-ever complete and coordinated bathroom solution. Combining soft curves inspired by organic forms with a slim and sculpted profile, the series comprises vanity basins in three sizes, and a selection of toilets and bathtubs in three different styles: back-to-wall, built-in and freestanding. Each item within the range features Grohe’s PureGuard technology, which promises superior hygiene and a longlasting surface finish, while the bathtubs are made from titanium steel and come with an EasyClean water-repellent coating to keep day-to-day cleaning to a minimum. www.grohe.com
British manufacturer Victoria + Albert Baths has expanded its Kaali range with the addition of three new undermount basins: the oval-shaped Kaali 60 and Kaali 65 models, as well as the rounded Kaali 48 option. Each basin is identified in size by its number, which indicates its diameter, and can be undermounted in a custom countertop or in a variety of decking choices. In addition, an internal overflow and flat cutbacks allow for an easier installation of taps, with users given the opportunity to select complementary brassware from the brand’s extensive selection, which includes the Soriano, Staffordshire, Florin and Tubo ranges. www.vandabaths.com
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Developed with durability and the end user’s maintenance in mind, Sanipex’s Revolution mixer features a onepiece spout with flush-faced handles, eliminating the deep crevasses where dust, dirt and limescale can build up. Offered in a range of styles from twohandled to three-hole deck mounted, the minimalist mixers combine a sleek design with maximum functionality and are available in four distinct finishes: a striking matte black, an organic brushed brass Zanzibar, a subtly elegant brushed nickel and a polished chrome, all of which can be applied to the brand’s wider 17-piece collection of basin mixers, bathing and showering components. www.sanipexgroup.com
Switch and control system specialist Jung has introduced its LS 990 switch in a range of metal finishes, providing a more luxurious look and feel for its bathroom offer. The new models come in a choice of matte-stained or lacquered aluminium, glass-bead-blasted stainless steel or chrome-plated options, while two variations of genuine brass: classic with a bright, softly polished finish and a black-oxide antique version complete the collection. In addition to the LS 990, Jung also provides the LS 1912 and LS Zero switches in genuine metal, the latter a flush-mountable reinterpretation of its classic LS990 range that references the element of water in its design. www.jung.de
Created in collaboration with Sieger Design, the new Viu and XViu collections from Duravit blend dynamic profiles with geometric details, while the XViu furniture series marries industrial elements with the organic curves of the Viu ceramics. Meanwhile, the rectangular exterior of the washing area combines with Duravit’s patented C-bonded technology to create a spacious inner basin and shelf area, while the supporting metal console in champagne matte or Avant Garde black matte channels an industrial feel through its V-shape profile. This is further enhanced by a selection of textures and surfaces, uniting the gloss of ceramics with glass and metal. www.duravit.co.uk
The Terrazzo bathware range is manufactured using Claybrook’s unique moulding technology, which is no longer limited to flat surfaces and allows for the creation of seamless dimensional products. Made up of natural marble chips from the company’s very own production works, the resulting collection features a varied colour palette with eight standard tones: arctic, blush, crema, gravel, obsidian, ochre, sage and steel. The technique can also be applied to any of the brand’s other collections and bespoke designs. In addition to its distinct aesthetic, the Terrazzo series is durable, low-maintenance, customisable and eco-friendly. www.claybrookinteriors.com
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Danish tap specialist Vola has extended its range of 14 finishes with Colour 28, a pure and minimal matte white shade that adds a touch of clarity and confidence. Inspired by the tactile forms found in nature, the new finish has been launched to increase design versatility and enable specifiers to use Vola’s products in a number of different bathroom environments, easily pairing them with a variety of décors and materials. The shade joins a wider palette of 15 colours originally developed by Scandinavian architect Arne Jacobsen in 1968, each of which remains integral to the brand’s design identity and has the ability to shape the spirit of a space. www.vola.com
Waterworks has introduced three new handcrafted custom mosaics to its growing collection: Parramore, Luminaire and MasterPiece, each of which are thoughtfully curated to offer readymade solutions and allow for greater customisation to suit any design project. Sourced from some of the world’s finest quarries and selected for their colour, movement, strength and rarity, the Parramore stones offer users a greater selection of scalable pattern capabilities. A testament to Waterworks’ dedication to craftsmanship, the designs can be individually hand-clipped or intricately cut by waterjet, merging time-honoured techniques and modern-day technology. www.waterworks.co.uk
The Washlet RX EWater+ model from Japanese manufacturer Toto features a streamlined and minimalistic design, blending in with its ceramic bowl to make the components appear as a single unit. The shower toilet comes equipped with new hygienic features such as dirt repellent EWater+ technology to clean the wand jet and an automatic descaling function, while an adjustable warm water spray is heated by a continuous-flow heater to ensure unlimited warm-water cleansing. It also comes with a heated seat, odour-absorbing deodoriser and the pre-mist feature, which automatically sprays a fine mist of water onto the toilet bowl immediately before use. www.toto.com
Villeroy & Boch’s ViClean-I 100 combines the minimalist appearance of a conventional WC with the hygiene advantages of a shower toilet. Operated using an intuitive remote control or smartphone app, the system features a HarmonicWave shower jet that moves gently backwards and forwards in a lateral wave movement, as well as DirectFlush technology, a dirtresistant CeramicPlus surface and the QuickRelease mechanism for ease of cleaning. The brand has also launched a new Black Edition, which can be coordinated with the surface-mounted washbasins from the Memento 2.0 collection in glossy black. www.villeroy-boch.co.uk
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Ritmonio has expanded its Haptic series with eight new concrete handles: Tramonto, Canyon, Oceano, Vulcano, Ar-tide, Tundra, Amazzonia and Sahara, all of which are inspired by the naturality of primordial elements and are billed as ‘The Colours of the World’. Vulcano takes its cues from the colour of the lava stone, while Tramonto references the sky at nightfall. The rough and structural finishes also bring an emphasised tactile dimension to the control element of the faucet, creating an added sensory experience for the user, while each product is bespoke thanks to a manufacturing process in which every single piece is poured manually. www.ritmonio.it
Bette’s new countertop BetteCraft basin combines a sculptural design with glazed titanium-steel, making it extremely durable and easy to clean. Its unusual shape, tapering towards the top and the bottom, also creates a practical splash guard against water. Available in a choice of two sizes – 350 or 450mm diameter – the basins can be customised in a range of colours including white, matte shades and the brand’s recently launched Effect collection, highlights from which include Midnight, Blue Satin and Forest. Reinforcing Bette’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the washbasins use only natural materials in production and are 100% recyclable. www.bette.co.uk
The Nexsys shower tray from Kaldewei comes in a total of 17 colours and 20 dimensions, as well as three new surface finishes and five stylish design covers meaning that around 5,000 combinations are possible for those looking to create bespoke bathroom designs. The tray can be integrated into small and large spaces thanks to 12 models ranging in size from 80-170cm, while its narrow waste channel fits seamlessly into the enamelled shower surface for a minimalist look. In addition to the standard brushed stainless steel option, the range is available in a number of new finishes including polished stainless steel, polished gold, brushed rose gold and alpine white. www.kaldewei.co.uk
Created by Swiss designer Peter Wirz of multidisciplinary studio Vetica, Laufen’s Moderna range comprises a selection of minimalist washbasins and vanity units, the latter available in finishes such as ash honey, dark oak, matte white and high-gloss white. Marrying practicality and gentle contouring to ensure it is accessible for a range of interior décors, the contemporary collection can be paired with the brand’s Moderna furniture and new Laurin brassware series, as well as the Laufen Pro and Palace WC ranges for a coordinated bathroom aesthetic. Complementing the washbasins and vanity units is Modernaplus, which features several WCs and bidets. www.laufen.co.uk
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Unidrain has supplied its HighLine drain and Reframe bathroom accessories to Herman K, a 31-key boutique hotel housed within Copenhagen’s original electrical transformer station. Grounded in Scandinavian design values and quality, the collections were selected to complement the cool neutral palette of the interior scheme, as well as white marble and designer furnishings. Created with intelligent features that maximise functionality while conveying a subtle tone of modern luxury, HighLine drain and Reframe both come in colour options including brass, copper, black and brushed or polished stainless steel, each of which marries well with metallic details. www.unidrain.com
VitrA has collaborated with Italian designer Claudio Bellini to create Equal, a bathroom collection that explores the fusion between the organic shapes found in nature and the architectural lines present in an urban environment. Comprising a mirror with integrated LED lighting, a selection of storage and washbasin units, and a wall-hung WC, the range makes use of smooth edges to mimic the natural cavities found in lakes, alongside repeated geometric shapes and industrial accents that emulate the structures found in modernist architecture. Distinct metal rails are further complemented by monochrome hues and metallic finishes. www.vitra.co.uk
LG Hausys has launched three new bath models in its signature Hi-Macs material, each of which has been designed for integrated installation. Combining functional elements with a sleek aesthetic, the baths are enclosed and flush-mounted within the side panels, making them visually seamless with no evident joints and therefore more hygienic and easier for users to maintain. Also joining the range are a trio of shower trays in the brand’s iconic shade of Alpine White, which, like the tubs, retain a warm, silky smooth feel and long-lasting finish thanks to Hi-Macs’ mixture of acrylic, minerals and natural pigments, which ensures it is totally colour-fast. www.himacs.eu
Roca has introduced Flat, a brassware collection characterised by a minimalist design with square silhouettes and soft edges. Available in standard, deckmounted and wall-mounted options, the mixer complements a range of basin shapes, making it a versatile choice for specifiers. All mixers in the series are also coated in the hardwearing Roca EverShine finish, ensuring the tap retains its gleam and simplifying the cleaning process while repelling stains and discouraging the build-up of limescale. Water-saving solutions like Soft Turn technology put the user further in control, with the ability to set the desired water flow and temperature. www.roca.com
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Thomas Crapper has launched a new collection of bathroom products, including the Venerable back-to-wall and wall-hung WC pan models, black powder-coated cisterns and sleek branded flush plates. Hand-cast and finished in the UK, the popular Venerable Back-to-Wall WC Pan has received a discreet makeover from its original Victorian predecessor and is available in white porcelain, with its cistern now hidden away to create a more stylish and space-saving design. The toilet lid is available in finishes such as oak, mahogany and walnut, with the Thomas Crapper logo printed on the inside of the pan and a new flush plate completing the offer. www.thomas-crapper.com
Reflecting an Edwardian elegance, Perrin & Rowe’s Traditional collection comprises a comprehensive range of basin mixers, showers and freestanding bath fillers. Bringing a touch of glamour and luxury to the bathroom space, the Victorian washbasin and stand features new brass and gold finishes that match the legs of the brassware. Although quintessentially British and manufactured in the UK, the series has been well-received further afield in hotels across North America, the Middle East and Asia. The Traditional series joins Perrin & Rowe’s wider brassware and sanitaryware, which includes the Georgian, Hoxton and Contemporary ranges. www.perrinandrowe.co.uk
Kohler’s Artifacts collection allows users to coordinate faucets, accessories, showering components and finishes to meet their personal requirements. Combining quality craftsmanship with artisan design to lend character and authenticity to the bathroom space, the range is available as an elegant monobloc or with tea, bell and column spouts featuring prong, lever and swing lever handles. Finishes include oil rubbed bronze, polished chrome, vibrant brushed bronze, brushed nickel, polished nickel and vintage nickel. The faucets are also equipped with WaterSense technology and low-flow aerators, meaning they use less water. www.kohler.co.uk
Aqata’s DS506 shower screen is crafted from a single sheet of 8mm glass, with ClearShield Eco-Glass protection as standard. The continuous single flowing curve of the screen means it can be used with a shower tray or in wet rooms, with the curvature of the glass designed to fit on a 1200mm tray with no seals. Standing at 2000mm high, the screen is available in clear or grey glass, while optional extras like steady bars can be finished in either chrome, gold, polished nickel, brushed nickel or matte black. The collection follows the launch of the DS402 model, a reeded glass wet room panel that introduces a chic modern twist to the concept of a modesty screen. www.aqata.co.uk
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Roman Showers’ Liberty collection comprises a selection of enclosures with sliding doors and the choice of barrier-free entry, as well as a frameless hinged door model with an ultra-modern and minimalist focus. The range also comes with unique sealing tape system technology, which reduces the need for silicone and enables the wall fixing system to be completely silicone free – the minimal easy-fix wall profile allows for straightforward installation and increases water integrity. Four colour options including silver chrome, brushed nickel, matte black and polished nickel further enable users to choose the finish that best complements their interior décor. www.roman-showers.com
The Janey Mac series by British manufacturer Lefroy Brooks marries classic industrial design with a contemporary character. Billed as a new interpretation of Deco and a mid-century expression of the minimalist modern aesthetic, the understated faucets feature clean lines and compliment the brand’s Mackintosh range and vintage-inspired Ten Ten series. Offered in basin and wall-mounted options with cross handles or levers, Janey Mac comes in finishes such as silver nickel, chromium plate and antique gold, while other bespoke colours are also available upon request. The taps follow the recent launch of Lefroy Brooks’ Fifth series and marble consoles. www.lefroybrooks.com
German manufacturer Aliseo has announced the launch of Nu Colours, an assortment of new finishes for its Face, Cosmo and Concierge mirrors. Available in brushed and polished options, the surfaces coordinate well with a variety of interior décors, and thanks to the use of PVD – a special physical vapour vacuum process that produces a decorative and durable coating – they are also easy to clean and provide high resistance to scratches. The finishes expand the choices on offer to the designer and complement Aliseo’s wider selection of mirrors and bathroom accessories, which includes soap baskets, towel rings and grab bars. www.aliseo.de
Tece has expanded its comprehensive range of surfaces with various metallic finishes for the TeceSquare metal toilet flush plate and the TeceDrain shower profile. Available in black chrome, red gold and gold, in either a brushed or polished look, the finishes are tailored to the brand fittings from Axor Hansgrohe and allow for a harmonious colour scheme across the bathroom space, from the toilet and shower through to the washstand. The stainless-steel elements of TeceSquare and TeceDrainprofile are also finished with physical vapour deposition (PVD) technology, providing greater durability, scratch resistance, colour quality and shine. www.tece.de
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Arcahorn’s Project Champagne bathroom amenities set is crafted from lacquered wood in a champagne colour and features metal elements in brass with a chromed finish. The series comprises a soap pump, toothbrush holder, a rectangular tray with horn details, and a square vide-poche with horn inserts and a black leather bottom. www.artemest.com
The Petra collection by Paradigm Trends features contemporary shapes crafted from textured resin. Contrasting a white background and dark grey lines to provide subtle visual appeal, the seven-piece bathroom set includes a tissue holder, wastebasket, liquid soap dispenser, canister, amenity tray, soap dish and toothbrush holder. www.paradigmtrends.com
Waterbury’s Quadra range comprises a selection of glass-mounted and wallmounted bathroom accessories, from toilet roll holders and towel rails to robe hooks, towel racks and a glass shelf. The British manufacturer has also included the QU03 Shower Shelf, which combines angular styling with a mirror polished stainless steel. www.waterbury.co.uk
Groupe GM has partnered with lifestyle brand Jo Malone London for a new range of luxury amenities. Blending the scent of limes with peppery basil and aromatic white thyme, The Lime Basil and Mandarin collection comprises 40ml and 75ml body and hand wash, shampoo, conditioner, body and hand lotions, and 30g and 50g soaps. www.groupegm.com
DuraSquare: Now with the new bathroom furniture series XSquare. The exact and precise edges of the DuraSquare bathroom series blends perfectly with the latest furniture collection XSquare designed by Kurt Merki Jr. Handle-free fronts, striking chrome proďŹ les and 28 furniture ďŹ nishes enable an individual bathroom design. Co-ordinating mirrors feature a touch-free control panel for demisting and light or dimming functions. Duravit London, open now. www.duravit.co.uk and pro.duravit.co.uk
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Andrianna Shamaris St. Barts Collection Comprising tables, stools, bowls, benches and other sculptural pieces, the St. Barts Collection from Andrianna Shamaris is a modular line constructed from reclaimed, organic and bleached teak. Left to bake in the sun and sea salt air for over a year to achieve the uniquely shaded finish, with select pieces infused with cracked aqua or soft blue resin to resemble quartz and evoke the aesthetics of the famous French-Caribbean island. www.andriannashamarisinc.com
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Axor x Jean-Marie Massaud Axor Edge Marking the latest release from the 13-year-long collaboration between Axor and French architect, designer and inventor Jean-Marie Massaud, Axor Edge has been created using a highly-precise manufacturing process ordinarily reserved for diamond milling and space-age construction. Characterised by an unconventional asymmetrical profile and its mixing of textured and smooth surfaces, the collection features mixers for washbasin, bath, bidet and shower modules, and is available in five colours including polished brass and black chrome, with or without texturing. www.axor-design.com
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Pedrali Altera Pars Suites
Klafs Hotel Ochsen
A number of versatile pieces from Pedrali’s outdoor collections have been specified to enhance the exterior spaces of 12 new guestrooms at Santorini’s Altera Pars Suites. Punctuating the traditional white stone Cycladic architecture with notes of vibrant colour, the specified furnishings are intended to provide both bold accents and complement the forward-thinking interior scheme. Placed on outdoor patios, the chairs, chaise longues and tables from the CMP-designed Nolita collection follow the curving profile of the hotel’s arches whilst remaining resistant to atmospheric agents in the sea breeze and Mediterranean temperatures. Elsewhere, the distinctive Reva collection designed by Patrick Jouin adds a layer of comfort by way of generously-sized threeseat sofas, lounge chairs and sun loungers. The pieces have been selected throughout in shades of vibrant yellow and sleek anthracite grey, creating stark and stylish juxtapositions against the traditionally minimalist setting. www.pedrali.it
German spa manufacturer Klafs’ scheme within the new 400m2 spa at Kißlegg’s Hotel Ochsen sees the property’s traditional rustic inn aesthetic combined with notes of unexpected surprise. With the structure dating back to the era of horse and carriage, the wellness fit-out specialist’s task was to incorporate both a contemporary and generously-sized spa within the limited space of the hotel’s grounds. As such, Klafs approached the project with a plan to reference the typical alpine chic spa aesthetic whilst enriching it with on-trend materials and premium equipment. Comprising both classical Finnish baths and the brand’s own Sanarium concept – a sauna alternative with increased control over humidity and temperature – as well as a steam bath and microsalt lounge, the spa features a scheme channelling the tranquillity of the surrounding Lake Constance, as well as Ikono loungers and a spa floor created in collaboration with Karuun, a local manufacturer of sustainably produced rattan. www.klafs.com
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Elstead Dual-lit Table Lamp Joining the Elstead portfolio as part of the British brand’s portable collection, the dual-lit table lamp is constructed from distinctive coloured blown glass and polished nickel, and features a four-way light switch allowing users to illuminate the base with or without the titanium silver faux silk shade. Four additional base models include blue, salmon, smoke tint or clear glass options, whilst the complementary Milne range comes with a honey potshaped body in textured satin shades of aubergine, teal or grey fabric. www.elsteadlighting.com
Porcelanosa Gradient The Magma Black ceramic tile range from Porcelanosa Group’s Venis uses Marquina marble as its source of inspiration; a dark-coloured recrystallised limestone rock mainly quarried in the province of Vizcaya in Spain. The compact metamorphic fine-grained rock stands out for its white veined pattern, with the remains of fossils bringing character to the surface. Magma Black marries well with ceramic wood from the brand’s Starwood collection, or can be used to achieve a minimalist look when paired with black and white furniture. www.porcelanosa.com
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Omey Projects The Mont Hotel, Dublin Enlisted as part of a EU€10 million renovation of Dublin’s The Mont Hotel, Algarve-based art consultant Omey Projects has overseen the nine-month process of creating an art programme for the newly reopened property. Working within an interior scheme designed by 21 Spaces – billed as a playful ‘old school/new cool’ aesthetic – whilst drawing from the hotel’s legacy, the studio has sought to elevate spaces with a mix of pop culture references and historical tributes, commissioning and selecting artists to produce contemporary yet nostalgic pieces in-line with the wider theming. In the hotel reception Omey has worked with Yorkshirebased artist Alarah Gee, who channelled ideas of mid-century constructivism for a distinctive graphic print, whilst the hotel’s
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winter garden has been outfitted with colourful abstracts by Marleigh Culver. Elsewhere, for the downstairs Mont Clare bar Margarida Fleming has created an expressionist mural inspired by visual’s of the hotel’s former life, and in the separate Sin Bar sits a series by Amsterdam-based BD Craft reflecting sporting heritage. Throughout the project, Omey has displayed the artwork within a range of sustainable handcrafted wooden frames from Japanese Cedar wood sourced from the island of São Miguel, Azores. In high demand for their lightweight, waterproof profiles and resistance to decay, the frames bring a trendy finishing touch, most prominently showcased by the 3m-tall portrait heading the hotel’s popular Speranza Restaurant. www.omeyprojects.com
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AHK International
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172
Porcelanosa
141
086
Portobello Art
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Preciosa Lighting
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Projects by Rochdale Spears
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Aliseo
012-013
Hector Finch
Andrianna Shamaris
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Heimtextil
175
Aqata
167
HI Design
184-185
Ariostea
073
HICAP
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Radical Innovation Award
192-193
Artiq
223
Hypnos
178
Restoration Hardware
010-011
Astro Lighting
002
Interihotel
177
Rich Brilliant Willing
137
Roca
077
Rocky Mountain Hardware
051
209
Roman
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006-007
Rubelli
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Bachhuber
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Janus et Cie
008-009
Beck Interiors
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JC Hospitality
014-015
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Klafs
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Sanipex
Claybrook
201
Kohler
203
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Kudos Showers
194
Sofa Company
107
Designjunction
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Larson Juhl
130
Stellar Works
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Dezeen
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Laufen
023
Style Library Contract
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Diamond Life
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Leisure Plan
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Tarkett
047
Drapilux
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LG Hausys
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The AHC
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Dubai Design Week
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005
Thomas Crapper
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031
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139
Tuuci
149
Elstead Lighting
162
McCue Crafted Fit
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092
EPR Architects
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Feelgood Designs
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Monitor Audio
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Life on Mars?
Astroland Agency completes its first mission to the Ares Space Station, pioneering the arrival of the human species to other planets.
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When David Bowie sang about Life on Mars back
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comparison to similar ventures – but before
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crucial role in discovering whether there really
of the cave. Once inside, Astrolanders, as they’ll
is life on Mars.
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