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first impressions take a seat design that’s universal ISSN 2158-5687 USD 7 HKD 54 SGD 9 AED 26 RMB 46 EUR 5 Hotels W Taipei The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Lords South Beach Hilton Pattaya Thailand Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit The Greenbrier West Virginia The Breakers Palm Beach Ocean House Rhode Island Nightlife Mamoz Bar Hong Kong Maison Premiere Brooklyn Products Seating Flooring Fabric HospitalityWorldNetwork.com THE GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR HOSPITALITY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN MAR/APR 2011: Volume 1 Issue 2
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Hotels ■ W Taipei ▶ The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans ▶ Lords South Beach ▶ Hilton Pattaya Thailand

Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit ▶ The Greenbrier West Virginia ▶ The Breakers Palm Beach

Ocean House Rhode Island

Nightlife ■ Mamoz Bar Hong Kong ▶ Maison Premiere Brooklyn Products ■ Seating ▶ Flooring ▶ Fabric

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KETTAL NORTH AMERICA

147 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL.

T. 786 552 9002

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THEOUTDOOREXPERIENCE

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KETTAL NORTH AMERICA

147 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL.

T. 786 552 9002

[email protected]

www.kettal.com

THEOUTDOOREXPERIENCE

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in this issue of

CONTENTS

4First WordThe Executive Editor on cost vs. value

6Editor’s NoteWhy senior living and universal design are niches you need to be in

10NewsInternational developments, new builds and what’s in the pipeline

36Trendlines - Lobbies & EntrancesYou only have one chance at a first impression; three lobbies that get the job done

40Product Showcase - SeatingSitting down on the job is sometimes okay, particularly on these designs

42Senior LivingNeed a new book of business? It’s time you gave universal design and senior living a look

Departments48How It’s Made - CarpetingCreations that beg to be walked all over

50Product Showcase - FlooringTread in style on these designs, which set a top tone for the space

52Fabric Trends ReportWe put fabrics under the microscope and take a look at trends for 2011

56Just Tech - Wireless WorldNew guest room entertainment technologies are opening up unique design possibilities

58Development - AccorChecking in on the new concept room for Accor’s Novotel brand

66Q+A - Hilton PattayaHA+D sits down and talks with Larry Traxler, Hilton’s SVP of global design services

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Front cover image: The lobby of Hilton Pattaya in Thailand Photography courtesy: Hilton Worldwide

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Case Notes

22W TaipeiThe latest in Asia hits all the right notes

24The Ritz-Carlton New OrleansA welcomed renovation of guest rooms and public spaces improves on this beauty in the French Quarter

26Mamoz Bar Hong KongA new hot spot pops up in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay

28Lords South BeachA stylish playground equal parts chic and tongue-in-cheek

30Maison Premiere BrooklynAn oyster and absinthe bar channeling the 1860s

Design Features

32Architecture+Design - Grand Dame HotelsA trio of hotels that has stood the test of time just got a whole lot better with some well needed refurbishments

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first word

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cost vs. value

Thank you all for your great response to our launch in the u.S. of HA+D in print and online and the tremendous reaction to our new international offering as your Global Source: local Resource. We look forward to continuing to evolve our HA+D product to work with the community on all sides to ensure that we provide the information, resources and tools that can make great projects come to life generating exceptional hospitality experiences for the end user.

To make these exceptional experiences happen, it is important to recognize that those who hold the purse strings aren’t always just the owners. We have to get across to all the financiers and stake holders the value that good design creates not just financially, but also the efficiencies, goodwill and reputation that guests will benefit from and comment on.

We as a community have to impart that, while designing for hospitality is not quite a science, it is a calculated process best done by professionals. hiring designers based on a cheaper fee (and I’m not tarring all cost-effective companies or individuals here), without regard to their expertise, client portfolio and testimonials, can lead, and has often led, to massive delays, cost overruns and the firm being fired and the professional firm hired to sort out the mess. heard that scenario before?

as an example, I used to have an office that was designed by the furniture supplier as an in-house ‘bonus.’ as a result, we had lots of mediocre furnishings but really horrendous space planning. The cost of subsequent fixes, add-ons and lost production would have more than covered the services of professional space planners who knew the workings of a busy office environment. The sales person obviously earned a nice commission check while we had to live with the mess.

With a hesitant recovery on the books, it is an opportune time to focus on converting the mindset from cost to value. This is not only true with regard to the professional expertise offered by specialists, but is also as important for those manufacturers that invest heavily in R&D to ensure that their products adhere to and surpass the operational and legal obligations required of them. Skimping or substituting inferior products can no longer just be thought of as cost saving, but a threat to the health of the project’s bottom line, reputation and often, tragically, the lives of the very people we strive to ultimately serve: the guests and employees.

Join us in Singapore (May 31 to June 3) where HA+D will conduct a series of debates in our second annual Bottom line Design Conference as part of the ha+D Expo at the Marina Bay Sands. Register online at www.haplusdexpo.com.

The conference will host hotel owners, CEos and international and regional presidents, as well as design industry luminaries, discussing the issues that we need to address with regard to the fact that good design is good for business—actually, good business, period!

our first Bottom line Design was held in Macau last year and received very positive reviews. not only that, hundreds of the best products and services will be on display from the leading specialist contract suppliers.

HA+D is backed by serious editorial and industry intelligence supported and fueled by Questex Media’s conferences around the world that include: ha+D Expo and Conferences in asia; the Transform summit in the u.S.; the International hotel Investment Forums (IhIF) in Berlin, Russia, Central asia & Turkey, Middle East, u.S. and asia; and our face-to-face meeting platforms with hoTEC and SPaTEC in asia, Europe, Middle East and north america. That is the commitment we have to bring our Editorial Intelligence to your desktop, screen, mobile phone or simply by meeting and connecting with you directly, one-on-one!

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Editor's NotE

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I’ll admIt It: I’m a sucker for in-your-face, wicked, brash design. Frosted glass bathroom doors: the more congealed the better, I say. low-lit corridors accompanied by mood music: as long as I can see the outline of my hand in front of my face, I am good to go.

Pushing the design envelope has its place, particularly in a global society that stands at attention when the latest tech gizmo is unveiled and is quickly becoming dominated by Generation Y consumers.

as a designer, you can’t always think the same way. Sometimes, you have to pull back on the reins and remember: great design doesn’t matter unless it’s functional. It has to work not only for the 20-something on his or her iPhone, but for the baby boomer who still prefers a hard line to a cell phone and a shower that can be turned on without consulting a manual.

In this issue, Susan Young tackled the topic of universal design and designing for seniors. I think you’ll not only enjoy it, but also come away with a newfound fresh appreciation of this design genre. Furthermore, it can also become a huge book of business for you.

But don’t be fooled: just because its design meant for the older set, it doesn’t mean pastels and public spaces that look like the local rotary club. Senior developments such as maravilla Scottsdale are testament to this, with its Spanish Colonial styling that, as Cheryl Rowley, whose eponymous design firm was responsible for the development’s design,

said, is updated to be more contemporary with clean lines and other modern touches.

then there is high design that is functional. In Hudson, OH, the laurel lake Retirement Community boasts units with walk-in showers as well as tubs with lower sides and a higher bottom, making it easier for those with mobility issues to get in and out with ease.

that’s the beauty of universal design: you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetic for functionality. With the baby boomer generation set to retire, now is the time to rethink universal design and have it become not an afterthought for your firm, but a firm focus. One suggestion: about those corridor lights, best to keep them up a bit!

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david Eisenmanaging Editor

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industry news

▲ ForrestPerkins Inks Deal for st. Regis Amman

International architecture and design firm ForrestPerkins has been tapped as the interior designer for The St. Regis Amman and The Residences at St. Regis Amman in Jordan by Al Maabar Abdoun Real Estate Development Company. The five-star luxury hotel and multi-residential project will mark St. Regis’ first entrée into Jordan.

”The ancient and modern history, natural and urban fabric, culture and rich traditions of this important international city offer a rich lode of influences for the design of such an important new development,” says Stephen Perkins, co-founder and principal of ForrestPerkins. The new St. Regis Amman will be located in Abdoun, an exclusive neighborhood of Amman that is home to many embassies and ambassadors’ residences. The hotel will feature 270 guest rooms, including 91 suites, four restaurants and a supper club, a café, ballroom, bar, pool and pool bar, spa and fitness center.

The Residences at St. Regis Amman will include 80 branded units. ForrestPerkins will design the one- to five-bedroom apartments, lobby, fitness center and gourmet shops within the residential segment of the development.

■ Hotel Americano set to Open in NYC

The end of the winter season heralds a new property in Manhattan—Hôtel Americano—which is slowly raising its chain-mail-covered façade beside the second phase of the High Line in Chelsea, also poised to open this spring as well. Hôtel Americano is the first foray of Grupo Habita (a boutique hotel company with nine properties throughout Mexico) outside of Mexico. The 10-story hotel will offer 56 guest rooms designed by Enrique Norten and his team at TEN Arquitectos. Grupo Habita has kept a decidedly low profile on the property’s progress, despite the hotel’s red-hot location. HA+D caught up with a spokesman for the hotel, but, typifying the group’s desire to remain largely off the radar until it’s ”there and done,” he asked to remain anonymous. ”The hotel is opening softly in April and will be completed by the end of May,” he did say. ”It’s a great location because of the Highline and the Hudson River Park, but there aren’t many places to socialize, so our intention is to headquarter that neighborhood, especially for the art galleries of far west Chelsea.” The hotel will have a restaurant, two subterrannean bars and a rooftop area. Carlos Couturier, one of the co-founders of Grupo Habita, which launched in 2000 in collaboration with Moises Micha, chose French designer Arnaud Montigny to help him envision the property, which is said to celebrate 1950s Americana. ”Carlos had a very strong design sensibility for the project,” he says. ”He is the Ian Schrager of Mexico.”

Designer Kyle Bunting has launched the Jet Stream design among his company’s collection of luxury hide carpets and wall coverings. Since the inception of his company nearly a decade ago, Bunting’s work has focused on the design potential of hide and its use in interior applications. Based out of Spicewood, TX, it also supplies hides for architectural and upholstery applications. With his team of contributing designers, Bunting has developed upholstery and furniture of art, in addition to hide carpets and wall coverings, for which it has been recognized. Colors of his product line include Beige, Lime, Moss, Rita, Turf, Wheat, Silver and Rose, alongside Lips, Grape, Mer lot, Teal, Carrot, Citrus, Cobalt, Pool, Smoke and Charcoal.

Anantara is launching its first urban hotel with the opening of Anantara Bangkok Sathorn. The 37-floor twin tower structure offers rooms ranging from 430 square feet to 1,300 square feet, all with A-list amenities and balconies with city or river views. Each one- and two-bedroom suites offer entertainment areas with oversized bathtubs. For dining, venues include: 100° East, a contemporary all-day dining restaurant, and pizzeria, Crust. Recreational and spa facilities are available in the Six Senses spa, as well as a gym. The property also boasts one of Bangkok’s longest hotel pools complete with a pool butler.

Hong Kong-based Sankon Limited will now provide exclusive representation in the China marketplace for Aleure, expanding its international sales channels into the Asia Pacific markets. This new agreement bridges Aleure’s hand-knotted Tibetan rugs with a channel of representatives that will sell its rugs throughout Beijing, Macau, Shanghai and Hong Kong to the decorator, architect and designer community. Rugs are crafted from hemp, cactus, nettle, linen, yak, cashmere, mohair, Chinese silk, banana silk, bamboo silk and Tibetan wool. ”Our respect for the planet has lead us in search of sustainable products that combine breathtaking beauty with environmental and social responsibility,” says Sankon’s Dickson Ho.

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▲ Luxury Resort Complex Galaxy Macau to Open in May

Galaxy Entertainment Group will open Galaxy Macau on May 15 in the Cotai entertainment area. Accommodations at Galaxy Macau will be provided by three iconic Asian hotel brands: It will include the 250 suites and 10 floating villas of the Banyan Tree Macau; the 500-room Hotel Okura Macau; and the 1,500-room Galaxy Hotel, which will become GEG’s flagship Cotai hotel. Galaxy Macau also marks the entry into the Macau market for both the Singapore-based Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and Okura Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Japan’s most prominent hotel company. Banyan Tree also brings with it the first Banyan Tree Spa in the Pearl River Delta.

At 30,000 square feet, the Banyan Tree Spa Macau—the largest in the Banyan Tree group—will include 21 treatment rooms, as well as a private spa floor for hotel guests. At a total investment of $14.9 billion, the resort features an impressive Grand Resort Deck, where a 350-ton white sand beach frames the 43,000-square-foot Skytop Wave Pool (word is the largest of its kind in the world), generating waves that will reach as high as five feet. Several pools, tropical and Japanese gardens, a traditional Japanese tea pavilion and private cabanas will dot the Grand Resort Deck area, ideal for private and corporate functions.

Upon opening, Galaxy Macau will also feature more than 50 international dining outlets with more than half of them serving Asian cuisine. (The selection makes it possible for visitors to eat at Galaxy Macau once a week for a year and never eat at the same restaurant twice!) Rounding out Galaxy Macau’s resort offering will be in-house entertainment, including China Rouge, a hybrid private membership club, theatre, bar and restaurant conceptualized by Hong Kong designer Alan Chan to evoke a modern vision of 1930s Shanghai. Galaxy Macau will also open a nine-screen, 3-D, multi-functional cinema theatre later this year.

Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed the design for the integrated 21-story Omni Nashville Hotel and 200,000-square-foot museum expansion helmed by HKS Hill Glazier Studio based in Dallas, TX. Located on Fifth Avenue South between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Boulevard, the development will serve as the headquarter hotel for Music City Center, Nashville’s new downtown convention center currently under construction and set to open in 2013. The Omni Nashville Hotel design will be a contemporary expression of the city’s distinct culture and character, incorporating natural materials, exposed steel and regional limestone. The 800-room hotel will be connected to an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on four levels, sharing meeting and entertainment space and bringing additional restaurants and retail venues to the area. Like the Music City Center, the hotel and expansion project is expected to achieve LEED Silver certification.

▲ HOK Chicago Office Designs World’s Largest JW Marriott

The JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown—the largest JW Marriott in the world—opened its doors last month.  The new five-star hotel, which was designed by the Chicago office of HOK, stands 34 stories high, houses 1,005 guest rooms and is the centerpiece of a $450 million, five-hotel complex called Marriott Place, which serves as convention headquarters in Indianapolis.

Design of the project was led by Todd Halamka, director of design for HOK’s Chicago office. The hotel is characterized by a 30-story guest room tower that rises above a four-story base and is covered in a jewel-like blue glass. At the podium, materials include multi-colored masonry, curtain-wall glazing and Indiana limestone.  Other design team members from HOK included Gaute Grindheim, Janet Calkins, Nageshwar Rao, Chansik Park, Susan Heinking and Joe Werla.

In addition to 1,005 new guest rooms, the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown houses 54 meeting rooms, 104,000 square feet of event space and a Grand Ballroom (said to be the largest hotel ballroom in the Midwest at 40,500 square feet).  The hotel has two restaurants—Osteria Pronto and High Velocity. The former is an Italian restaurant with authentic dishes in a casual atmosphere, while High Velocity is a sports bar featuring 50 TVs, a diverse beer selection, custom cocktails and a seasonal outdoor patio with a bar and fire pit. Additional interior design was envisioned by the Simeone Deary Design Group.

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▲ Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver Unveils New Guest Rooms

Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Denver has revealed 189 completely renovated and redesigned guest rooms helmed by Susan Caruso of California-based Intra-Spec design. Located at 1717 Champa Street, the boutique hotel is set in the heart of the Mile High City and is poised for additional renovations to the hotel with plans for a revamped lobby and meeting spaces currently in the works. In each guest room, modern pieces complement traditional world culture and western classics such as the geometric carpeting in chocolate and persimmon coupled with the damask drapery in tangerine. A sexy boudoir feel is also channeled through chocolate and turquoise pillows with a playful pony print faux fur throw. Additional design highlights include the wing back chair and ottoman in silver and teal velvet damask and the rounded mahogany bed bench covered in a white-hot faux crocodile. A kitschy European flair also enters into the aesthetic with a modern steamer trunk nightstand featuring a Grecian-styled lacquer lamp.

■ Brooklyn Goes Boutique: Hotel williamsburg to Open in May

Hotel Williamsburg is slated to open in May 2011 blending old-school Brooklyn grit with new-school luxury. The new property is set to spark a new era of Brooklyn luxury and is catering to a crowd of tastemakers, VIPs and locals alike. Designed by Studio Gaia and architect Gene Kaufman, Hotel Williamsburg will incorporate a veritable ‘dream team’ of local Brooklyn purveyors in its amenities line—including chocolatiers, cheesemongers and designers. The hotel has just signed on with New York City apothecary, Malin+Goetz, to provide the in-room bath amenities. Keeping with its downtown cool charm, the hotel will offer an imaginative assortment of in-room offerings, such as a Crosley record player with a record rental station in the lobby.

Additional property standouts include a roof top bar with tri-borough views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens; an outdoor pool/bar for hotel guests with an option for seasonal membership for non-guests; a restaurant serving ”urban rustic” fare with a NYC chef at the helm; and bespoke cocktails by Alchemy Consulting.

Skyline Design has debuted its new outdoor furniture collection. The highly modern, yet decidedly rustic Iglu Apple daybed, given such nickname because of the ”apple stem” at the stop of the piece, is comprised of fine weaving materials such as Viro, Rehau, and Ecolene to produce lightweight, weather resistant and functional furniture pieces. The collections are constructed in 100 percent aluminum frames using synthetic fibers, which provide chemical and UV resistant, all-weather, high-tensile strength furniture that is safe for the environment and 100 percent recyclable.

Hirsch Bedner Associates’ work will be on display this month when the ESPA spa opens within Marriott’s Istanbul EDITION. Located in Istanbul’s bustling Levent neighborhood, Istanbul EDITION’s 20,000-square-foot spa will have an indoor swimming pool, VIP suite, oversized bathtubs, steam showers and relaxation bed hanging from the ceiling. Incorporating its Hammam roots with contemporary touches, the spa’s layout will feature embossed bronze floors, chocolate brown marble, cast bronze sinks, naturally imbedded crystal walls and lighting inspired by the cut-out patterns found in a traditional Hammam. Dark materials throughout the space include metallic woods, embossed bronze floors and walls upholstered in horsehair, while mirrored silver glass tiles cover the pool and reflect the gold wall above. In the VIP suite, floors are adorned in patterned leather and the walls are smoked onyx. In the treatment rooms, the Lutron light systems are customized to the treatment stages, including a welcoming level for arrival and a very low level for treatments. Marriott’s first Edition, Waikiki EDITION, opened last October.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Carnegie’s Xorel fabric line, the company has announced the addition of 71 colors to Meteor, its classic weave, in addition to two embossed patterns to its Xorel Emboss collection, Pop & Versailles Emboss. For the weave, the 71 colors have been organized into four palettes: Primary Brights, Dusty Hues, Deep Darks and New Neutrals, while the new Emboss colors include Tangerine, Sunshine, Raspberry, Cherry Red, Cobalt Blue, Violet and Grass. The line is distinguished by its longevity, durability and high-performance. Of the weave’s 71 four colors, the palette Primary Brights includes colors Cherry Red, Tangerine, Sunshine, Grass and Cobalt Blue. The palette Dusty Hues, however, covers the colors Butter, Clay, Dusk, Sky and Sage. In turn, Deep Darks is comprised of the colors Jewel, Majestic Blue, Imperial Purple, Chocolate and Wicked. New Neutrals are made up of colors Pearl, Sand, Linen, Stone and Mesa. Featuring circles reminiscent of champagne bubbles, Versaille Emboss is a modern, oversized damask, with an alternating matte and shiny accent. Its color palette has eight selections from the new Xorel Meteor New Neutrals and Dusty Hue palettes, including linen, stone, mocha, butter, sage, mesa, sky and dusk.

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▲ Florida welcomes B Hotels & Resorts Flagship

Launched last September at the Lodging Conference hotel investment summit in Phoenix, B Hotels & Resorts has since opened its flagship property in Fort Lauderdale, naming Joel Darr as general manager.

B Hotels & Resorts prides and defines itself as a brand that is decidedly different, marked by an invested interest in individual guests, catering to their ever-changing daily desires. Located on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard, the 240-room Fort Lauderdale property (previously a Holiday Inn) is minutes from the Las Olas arts and entertainment district and features two master junior suites, 22 junior suites and 54 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. All guest rooms feature sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. While the industry is saturated with the term ”boutique,” Darr believes that the new B brand is poised to offer properties that truly exemplify the original intention of the term: a combination of intimacy, meticulous detailing and creativity. Darr explains that you only have one opportunity to successfully launch the first hotel in a brand, and one of the most vital elements in that process is the leadership team. Prior to joining B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, Darr served as the general manager of the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, where he oversaw a $14 million renovation.

”The hiring process [for other staff members], while it’s always intense, is a little more under the radar of importance; my job is to select, recruit and hire the most talented senior leadership team, and we’ve hired every associate in the hotel,” says Darr. ”More than 5,000 applied and we selected the best of the best. We were able to select my steering team with people from all the most successful brands in the world and independents; the whole team comes from all over so were able to put together a really good mix of people.”

In addition to a superior senior staff, Darr also touts the importance of aesthetics in defining both the brand and the flagship property. Echoing the brand’s philosophy—how do you want to live—are the physical elements of the property, which actively defy the ”cookie cutter” model with evocations of the surrounding elements, the sand, sea and sky. Guests are greeted with an oversized photograph of a sea turtle, dangling bubbles and a hand-textured wall reminiscent of ocean waves.

”When you walk into this hotel—and everyone has so far—you gasp,” says Darr. ”The elevators have blue bubbled wall coverings with textures, everything is white with marble stone and in our lobby, it’s all wall-to-wall windows facing the ocean.”

■ Burgeoning Brooklyn welcomes New Hotel 718

Benchmark Hospitality has announced the addition to its portfolio of Hotel 718, a 128-room, 19-floor property in Brooklyn scheduled to open November 2011.

  ”Downtown Brooklyn is the fastest growing district in New York City, and we know that there is a major demand for hotel rooms in the area,” says Gregory Atkins, president of V3 Hotels, the hotel’s operator. Designed by H. Thomas O’Hara, the building’s exterior features floor-to-ceiling windows and red Artesian textured brick with matching mortar, lending a decided verticality to the hotel. An angular façade provides each room with a different view, floor by floor.

Guest rooms will feature the most current technology, with Wi-Fi access, MP3 docking stations, large flat-screen TVs, as well as gaming consoles upon request. The eco-sensitive hotel will also include a rooftop sundeck and garden. Upon completionthe hotel will offer spa services, a fitness center and 24-hour Brooklyn-centric concierge services. For dining, the hotel will have a 75-seat signature restaurant with sweeping views from the 19-floor tower.

Just steps away from the MetroTech Center, court buildings and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, Hotel 718 will provide ready access to Brooklyn’s rich cultural amenities. These include the world-renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and Frederick Law Olmsted’s masterfully designed Prospect Park. Since 2006, more than $3.6 billion has been invested in Brooklyn’s Downtown area from the private sector.

”As Brooklyn continues to become a major travel destination, we have to provide urban adventurers with an opportunity to stay at hotels that fit their lifestyles and desires,” says Daniel Reznik, operations director for V3 Hotels.

Caesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospitality have agreed to develop the first Nobu Hotel in a tower that will integrate a Nobu restaurant and lounge. Under the plan, the Centurion Tower at Caesars Palace will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation to create the Nobu Hotel.

Zinc | InVision Hospitality has launched its GLOW STUDIOS brand in India with 220 serviced studios in Greater Noida, about 25 miles southeast of New Delhi. GLOW STUDIOS is one of Zinc | InVision Hospitality’s seven hotels and hospitality brands. GLOW STUDIOS come as two options: a hotel offering for short-term stays or serviced studios for longer stays. The two accommodation styles can also be combined within the same property. Rooms measure between 335 square feet and 560 square feet. Features include free Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs with DVD players.

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▲ Prism set to expand with Long-term Contracts

While best known for its work with distressed properties, Prism Hotels & Resorts is looking to expand its number of long-term management agreements.

”Prism clearly is a company where we have built a strong business in the receiver-distressed management and REO markets and we are an industry leader in the segment,” says Jeffrey Farina, Prism’s new senior vice president of business development. ”What a lot of folks don’t really know about us is that more than half of our revenues come from traditional long-term third-party management contracts.”

Prism currently manages about 50 hotels and is acting as receiver for about 30 distressed properties. ”In the last two years, we have made a very conscious decision to expand the base of our business into a focus on the long-term third-party management aspect of our business,” says Farina. ”We have staffed accordingly and tremendously expanded the home office team in order to accomplish that goal from an operations standpoint. We will add 20 to 30 properties to our managed long-term portfolio in the next five years, everything from joint ventures to wholly-owned properties and third-party management, of course.”

Farina previously worked as vice president of development for Windsor Capital Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. He was also chief development officer for Benchmark Hospitality International.

”Our sweet spot is largely in what I’ll call mid-sized properties in primary and significant secondary markets,” he says. ”We are looking at both branded and independent properties in those classes in the two- to three-hundred key range, frequently with meeting space.”

Farina believes Prism’s experience with distressed properties is a major boon in a recovering economy. ”We think the opportunity is now largely because there is so much disruption in the overall economics of many of these hotel properties,” says Farina. ”Our background drawing from the distressed side applies to the long-term side. We ramp up very quickly based on our experience and we have the opportunity to hit the ground running because we have the kind of team trained to do exactly that. I know what it takes to operate these properties successfully, and I understand the strength of Prism and where it can be applied.”

■ Ashford sells High

With the announcement of its sale of the JW Marriott San Francisco for $96 million in cash, Ashford Hospitality Trust accomplished its goal of increasing liquidity and reducing its debt load moving into 2011.

”The very attractive pricing we were able to achieve on this asset further improves our liquidity position and allows us to pursue other opportunities to create value for our shareholders,” says Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford.

The property was sold to Thayer Lodging Group and equates to an NOI capitalization rate of 3.7 percent on a trailing 12-month basis. Ashford had restructured its $52.5 million loan for the hotel in July 2010.

Ashford also sold the Hilton Rye Town for $35.5 million in cash to a group of investors including Lodging Capital Partners. ”We are pleased to complete the accretive sale of this hotel that exhibited no positive operating cash flow over the past year,” says Bennett. ”In 2011, we have already generated in excess of $130 million in gross proceeds that have been used to reduce our debt levels and free up capacity on our line of credit.”

By increasing its cash on hand, Ashford is now in a position to make new deals and acquisitions as lending has returned to the economy.

Wyndham Worldwide announced that its Days Inn brand has entered into agreements for the construction of three full-service Days Hotels properties. Wyndham currently has 11 Ramada-branded hotels open in India, totaling over 1,200 rooms. ”India remains a market where there is great potential for growth,” says Ken Greene, Wyndham Hotel Group president and managing director, Asia Pacific. ”The addition of these hotels highlights our commitment to the Asia Pacific region and underscores our continued focus to grow rooms globally.” The 48-room Days Hotel Neemrana, Jaipur Highway, owned by Mighty Developers India, will be the first of the three new hotels to open, slated for March 2011. The 102-room Days Hotel Neemrana, Sahil Square, is owned by Yogi Properties Private and is expected to open in January 2012. The 80-room Days Hotel Asansol, owned by Shradha Agarwala Hotels Private, will open in March 2013.

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▲ Panama to welcome New Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower

The Trump Hotel Collection is gearing up for the mid-2011 opening of its first international property, the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama, which, we hear, will be the largest building in Latin America. Perched above Panama Bay with sweeping views of the Pearl Islands, the new 70-story property evokes an enormous sail creafted by architect Aria Serna Saravia. The interior design work, which draws influence from the traditional costumes of the indigenous Kuna people, was helmed by Ivanka Trump and Hirsch Bedner Associates, offering 369 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a casino, 46,000 square feet of meeting space, a floor of upscale shops, a private beach club, a Pacific-facing pool deck, and a sprawling spa. Ranging from 441 to 1,130 square feet, the rooms (pictured, photo courtesy of Trump Hotel Collection) are designed with a silver, blue, and yellow color palette, outfitted with limestone floors and oak furniture. Private balconies are fully furnished, and open-plan bathrooms feature freestanding bathtubs. The best room in the house will be the Presidential Suite perched on the 35th floor, its outdoor terrace spanning the length of the bedroom and bathroom. Premium furnishings and bathrooms will include the finest European cabinetry, designer fixtures, imported granite countertops, imported marble flooring and contemporary frameless showers. Guests can also wander through the three-story sky lobby or sip cocktails at the Cava 15 Wine Bar, a glamorous space said to be inspired by the golden age of travel back when the Panama Canal was built.

▲ Times square to Offer A Newfound ‘sanctuary’

The Sanctuary Hotel will bring a touch of European flair and boudoir-steeped design to the neon-throbbing heart of Times Square in New York City this spring. Helmed by father and son duo Hank and Brandon Freid and designed by Stephanie Dupoux of her eponymous firm, Dupoux Design, the hotel will feature provocative guest rooms detailed with chocolate leather headboards, crystal chandeliers, glass-walled showers, marble countertops and leather-printed wall tiles. Sanctuary’s brand aims to celebrate ”impulsive luxury,” the art of being pleasantly surprised. The project, which has been underway for the past four years, is being carefully crafted and collaborated on by the Freids to create a four-star property that will boast such touches as an exclusive soundtrack curated for the hotel, which will greet guests as they enter the fireplace-flickered lobby that will also feature an illuminated floor.

The Taj Exoctica Resort & Spa, Maldives has put in $400,000 to renovate its Rehendi Presidential Suite, which has just reopened. The suite was remodeled by Singapore-based design firm James Park Associates to create elegant interiors, fittingly reflecting the name ”Rehendi,” which translates to ”queen.” Guests can now step from the suite onto a private 500-square-foot sand deck, which stretches into the lagoon, or take a soothing bath in the glass-walled bathroom. Open-air spaces allow for relaxing and alfresco dining, while a 15-foot infinity pool and hammocks add to the luster. Additionally, Jiva Grande Spa offers authentic Indian treatments via a range of signature wellness experiences.

The Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris is set to invest around $28 million toward a three-year renovation project, which will concentrate on the hotel’s guest rooms. The hotel will unveil the first of its new-look rooms and suites in the middle of April helmed by Pierre Yves-Rochon, who has tackled everything from adding in-mirror TVs that are double the size of the current looking glasses and reconfiguring the closet spaces, to rewiring the guest rooms to provide a more tech-savvy experience. There is also talk of a new eighth-floor honeymoon suite that will boast five terraces and sweeping 360-degree views of the city. It’s poised to open in June.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently wrapped up its multimillion-dollar renovation to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, with the completion of renovations to the Royal Beach Tower. Each room has lounge chairs and ottomans designed by luxury furnishing leader McGuire, Indonesian tables carved from local tree trunks, Asian-inspired nightstands created by Cheng Meng and lanai furnishings custom-made by Italian furniture-maker Roberti, as well as beach glass-inspired lamps. The bathrooms have speckled mosaic glass vanity walls and mirrors. Adding a signature local touch, each room also features original artwork by local artists Solomon Enos and Carl Pao, who were commissioned to create paintings inspired by the hotel and its surrounding area.

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w taipeiW has brought its iconic style to the bustling district of Xinyi in taipei. the design brief by the owner, Prince housing, was to create a hotel that responded to the city and taiwanese culture in a manner that also reflected the ”W” approach to life: vibrant and strong with a sense of humor.

the 405-room hotel was designed by g.a. Design International and is encased in radiant glass. ”When we were bought onto the project the architectural footprint was already set, so our first role was to maximize the flow and interconnectivity between the spaces and to ensure it functioned as a hotel,” says terry Mcginnity, managing director of g.a. Design. ”the second was to fully utilize the key features of the location and architecture to create exciting unique spaces—spaces that flowed to the courtyard, spaces that maximize the impact of the views. the result is a blend of both that hopefully produces a unique hotel.”

W taipei showcases a collection of design installations. the entrance features a stainless-steel chain structure, which is juxtaposed with a green wall filled with plants indigenous to taiwan. ”Nature electrified sums up best what we were trying to achieve,” says Mcginnity.

tadashi Yamane, CEo of ydd, the hotel’s architect, says the goal was to create a unique urban space. ”the architectural design of W taipei had to be created in consistency with the future-oriented cityscape,” Yamane says. ”Noble and refined taste was stressed in exterior design, while dramatic and uncommon aspects were given full play in space composition.”

In order to create a structure that was both traditional and contemporary, the external design features two large L-shaped frames, a glass curtain wall and small vertical louvers. ”the two large L-shaped frames of the tower section are white, as if a part of the future was incorporated right into the structure,” Yamane says. ”the podium section was painted red in order to call to mind the history and the culture of the city. the red color resembles the red brick of hakka style—one of the traditional architecture styles of taiwan—as well as the

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roofing tiles and vermilion-lacquered pillars of Lungshan Temple.”

Light also plays a big role. An interactive light installation in the building’s entrance changes shape, look and feel in sync with the surroundings. ”Lighting is always one of the most important features,” McGinnity says. ”The ballroom, in particular, was a major challenge. The chandeliers were imagined as a monsoon rain falling through the open beams, while the running lights on the beams strengthened the electric feel adding energy to quite a tranquil idea.”

Guest rooms feature an interior balcony/play pad and touches such as warm-colored stones, burnished wood and floral carpeting contrasted with subtle lighting inspired by Chinese lantern boxes.”

While there were no incidents that warranted a major rethink, the initial design brief did call for one more restaurant than the two at the hotel now—Yen and Kitchen Table. ”We had fully designed and detailed it before, but we reexamined the hotel’s features and aims and decided that it was one outlet too many,” McGinnity says. ”It was a pity; we really liked that restaurant.”

Opposite page, clockwise from top:YEN restaurant; Marvelous Room bathroom; Cool Corner Room; Hotel entrance. This page, clockwise from top: Marvelous Room living room; Kitchen Table; WOOBar Fireplace; Pool at night;Ground floor entrance.

Photography: W Taipei

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the ritz-carlton new orleansElEvEn yEars may not seem like a long time, but for a hotel and its decor, it’s a lifetime. With that in mind, The ritz-Carlton, new Orleans is undergoing its first guest room renovation since the hotel opened its doors back in 2000.

Design is being handled by atlanta-based Design Continuum, Inc. ”Our goal was to create new guest room and suite designs that capture the essence of the new Orleans spirit while blending with the historic beaux arts structure of the hotel and complementing the rich tradition of customer service that ritz-Carlton is known for,” says Karen Jenkins, vice president of Design Continuum, Inc. ”new Orleans is a romantic city with a sense of surprise in a colorful and vibrant atmosphere. The design incorporates all of these elements in a sophisticated classical manner that is vibrant and true to the city.”

Design Continuum also worked closely with the hotel’s owner, W.H. Holdings, to upgrade the layout and design of the property’s 49 suites. Design Continuum has a long relationship with the owner and ritz-Carlton, which helps in revamping an existing property. ”renovation of an existing property is a complex process that requires an understanding of the existing structure and the ability to develop new designs that respect the property while breathing new life and energy into the renovated areas,” Jenkins says.

Deluxe rooms stay true with neoclassical furnishings, which are accented by hues of plum, gold and sapphire to capture the rich character of the city. The only alteration to the standard ritz-Carlton white marble bathroom is the lighting fixtures. ”The existing bath areas in the guest rooms and suites have a very luxurious layout, but the lighting was not satisfactory,” Jenkins says. ”By providing new wall sconces with a shade design that allows more light output and the use of a more efficient light bulb, the vanity light level is significantly improved.”

Executive and Junior suite sitting room areas are being enhanced with such touches as 50-inch Tvs and new ergonomic desk chairs. The focal point of the bedroom is the king-size iron poster bed—an updated version of antique beds found in historic new Orleans homes. The head of the bed will feature draped fabric from the iron posts and a matching upholstered wall panel with velvet accents. a ruby red, crocodile-embossed bench rests at the base of the bed. Curtain and valences utilize the same teal, gold and taupe color scheme, blending with the painted walls that have been stripped of patterned wallpaper.

”since this is a historic structure, we have higher ceiling heights in the guest room and suite areas,” Jenkins says. ”We took this into account as we made wall finish selections that enhanced the existing millwork trim and generally brightened the room. In addition, we carefully selected the proper scale of table and floor lamps to provide appropriate task lighting and a general warm intimate glow throughout the rooms and suites.”

In an effort to upgrade all premium room categories, the fabrics and furnishings of the Club level Executive suite will be updated and, in The ritz-Carlton suite, fabric-paneled walls and an updated color palette will marry classical elements with the contemporary. an entertainment center will be added to the living room area along with a full-size billiard table.

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Clockwise from opposite top left:A Deluxe room; Executive Suite bedroom; Deluxe bedroom; Executive Suite foyer; Executive Suite sitting room.

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mamoz bar hong kongA new hot spot in hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, Mamoz opened its doors in March designed by hospitality design and development firm Gettys. their design team mixed various textures and materials, including bronze and leather furnishings, with soft upholstery and walls swathed in damask-patterned leather.  

Mamoz spans 5,000 square feet across the two top floors of the new-build Cubus building, which has been designed to house many food venues on different floors. Mamoz boasts views toward the city and Victoria harbour through its expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows. Gettys’ design encompassed the main bar areas, lift lobbies, washrooms and balcony.

Understanding the clientele was just part of the scenario for the design team, especially when providing a venue in a multi-story building with limited visibility at street level. According to Ariane steinbeck, managing director and principal of Gettys, who is also stationed in hong Kong: It was not just about the constraints of designing and fitting out the project at the top of a high rise, but also faith in the owner that the venue would attract the customers.

”It seems like it is a particular idiosyncrasy of hong Kong that you can find the most fabulous bars and restaurants not on the ground floor,” says steinbeck. ”I’m not aware of this being true in other ‘high-rise’ cities that I have been to. this particular building has numerous F&B spaces so the cluster of them should bring strength in numbers.”

one of the design highlights is the 26-foot-long bar made from handcrafted Indonesian timber with the overall design inspired by Barolo wines.

”our client, heichinrou Group, was pleased with our design work after we finished the heichinrou Restaurant in hong Kong’s times square,” says Andrew Fay, president and Coo of Gettys, on how they won the project. ”we were thrilled to work with them again on Mamoz, which is their first bar in hong Kong.”

the brief was to design a sophisticated bar for customers in the 30-50 age group wishing to go and unwind after a busy day at work or shopping. with that in mind, Gettys designed a space which ensures optimal seating around the full-height windows to maximize the views over hong Kong. A mixture of various zoning throughout the duplex bar ensures a variation to the space, while the circular washroom cubicles ensured an element of fun to the overall design.

the bar’s ambience is inspired by the upper echelon of Italian wines: Barolo. this wine, often described as one of Italy’s greatest, is synonymous with sophistication and styled with deep undertones of richness and opulence. ”It seemed a perfect amalgamation to base the concept of Mamoz with the superiority and elegance of Barolo,” says steinbeck.

Lighting is a key element to transform the bar from lunch to dinner and drinks. During the day, it is subtle to ensure that light from the windows shines through. At night, the bar comes alive and sets a very intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

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Staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows.Below:

26-foot-long bar and seating.

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The furniture and artwork define the space and atmosphere of the venue. Most of the furnishings are made from bronze metal to create an element of luxury and sophistication. The artwork relates back to the theme of Barolo with a playful twist: large, oversized three-dimensional hats can be found hanging on the walls, reflecting the hats people would use when picking the grapes in the vineyards.

Barolo’s Nebbiolo grape variety, which visually resembles small clusters in a dark blue and greyish tone, inspired the accent colors; in particular, the area rugs, which are a playful grape-inspired pattern.

Damask-inspired fabric can be found on the majority of the walls and ceilings creating a dramatic impact as well as helping with any acoustical issues. 3

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lords south beachGreetinG the new year with kitsch, candor and jewel-bright colors is LOrDS South Beach in Miami. the hotel was conceived by owner Brian Gorman as a serious commitment to the kaleidoscopic demographic of gay culture, offering a stylish playground that is equal parts chic and tongue-in-cheek.

”i will confess, designing for a discerning gay audience definitely adds to the pressure of creating a space that is special and unique,” says Dan Mazzarini of Bh+DM, the new York-based interior design company. ”Our challenge was to create a space that was stylish enough to match the clientele, without being too serious. Our response to Brian’s goal was to create a space that combined the ”poolside chic” lifestyle with a sense of humor. it’s crisp, stylish and spirited with a nod to the cheeky side of things. the space does not take itself too seriously.”

Mazzarini explains that because the location of the new hotel is historically preserved (tucked onto Collins Avenue), much of the architecture could not be disturbed, which created a significant challenge—the spaces had to be charged with a newfound energy, a younger spirit that could counter the more staid exterior.

”Yellow and aqua were colors that we saw repeatedly in imagery of the Miami beaches and botany, so we used this as a point of departure for our rooms and hallways,” says Mazzarini. ”We love a cabana stripe for tropical interiors—it seems to automatically infuse a space with a sense of poolside chic living—so this became a motif throughout the space. Gold became the jewelry of the palette.”

Guests are greeted with a kaleidoscope of crayon-bright colors in the lobby—an undulating canary-yellow couch peers across a teal green carpet onto two geometric armchairs—but all those sun-soaked hues are merely a foil for Debbie harry, the rock icon of Blondie, who gazes lustily across the foyer stripped down to a Warhol-esque duo-chrome. revelers visiting LOrDS will also note a custom-made, 10-foot polar bar backed by a gestural painting crafted by Joseph Conrad-ferm.

”even though much of the space is injected with a sense of wit and whimsy, we were always conscious to temper the kitsch with sophisticated ideas as well,” he says. ”Pattern was used to add high impact to important pieces, such as the zigzag carpet of the hallways, slipcovers for chairs in the guest rooms and pillows throughout.”

in the guest rooms, the late silver screen beauty elizabeth taylor reigns over the space in her infamous role as Cleopatra, steeped in turquoise and cobalt, adding a touch of glamour to the beach-chic guest rooms that feature lemon-yellow sofas and cabana-striped beds.

”inspiration for furnishings throughout came from a mix of local Latin-inspired architecture and updated twists on mid-century classics,” says Mazzarini. ”Stripes, zigzags and a dynamic color palette are carefully curated in the hallways to build the personality of the hotel even before visitors reach their rooms.”

Countering the guest rooms’ sunny laissez-faire attitude is the ChaCha rooster Bar, a ”leather bar meets sequined purse” concept that

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celebrates ‘roosters,’ the term Gorman coined for the overly glamorous (and overly tanned) women of South Beach.

”the bar’s concept is realized in the custom-designed studded leather chairs,” says Mazzarini. ”Artwork was very important, as it was a way to interject color and personality into all the spaces. the ChaCha bar’s gold mirrored tile, woven gold fabric by Pollack, custom gold tabletops by rudy Art Glass and the gold back bar combine to make guests feel like they’re inside a sunny disco ball. Mid-century moments, such as the Obama desk chairs from White Furniture, help to temper the intensity of the palette, and add the needed serious design moments to these spaces.”

Mazzarini says that people walking by come into the lobby just to have their picture taken with elizabeth taylor, and, to him, that’s a job more than well done. ”that means we’ve accomplished our design brief—we’ve created a space with enough visual interest to welcome visitors and foster a sense of community for the South Beach gay demographic.” 3

Top row from above to opposite right:Lobby;

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Clockwise from inset center right to above:Exterior shot; Penthouse guest room; Pad Room; Cha Cha Rooster; In-room desk area; Cha Cha Rooster Bar.

Photography: Lords South Beach

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Clockwise from opposite top:Antique telephone atop bar; Seating area; Glass-wall partition; Flooring by Gersham Saunders; Portrait and sconces; Vintage cash register; Washroom.

Photography: Katie Tandy

maison premiere brooklynIT’s always nIce to see a labor of love come to fruition, especially when it’s an oyster and absinthe bar channeling the 1860s. Boasting a decor that faithfully recreates the stark rustic elegance of the 19th century, Maison Premiere, in the heart of williamsburg, Brooklyn, is highlighted by zinc, marble, glinting brass and, of course, a myriad of antiques (wooden chairs and mahogany tables to reclaimed floors, sconces and even a pull-chain toilet).

Masterminded by Josh Boissy and Krystof Zizka, the old friends—who originally met waiting tables at Manhattan’s Buddha Bar—took a trip to new Orleans and were immediately inspired by the rich history that seemed to emanate right from the streets. ”we love new york, but we wanted an inspiration to come from a different place,” says Boissy. ”we saw all this incredible architecture; there was history in the walls, in the brick, in the windows—you could feel it.” Zizka and Boissy visited lafitte’s Blacksmith shop, named after the French pirate Jean lafitte who helped andrew Jackson defeat the British. ”we had this fantasy idea that maybe this could have been a place that they were all hanging out in—Jackson, Mark Twain, big american figures of that time,” says Boissy. ”we really wanted it to be everything we dreamed about, to take people to another place and time.”

Boissy and Zizka divided their duties down the middle. Boissy helmed the design portion, traversing up and down the east coast, combing through flea markets and antique shops for authentic fodder. Zizka, meanwhile, pored over hundreds of books and photographs, devouring information on new Orleans’ history and culture. He also studied the art of serving oysters and concocting authentic cocktails.

The centerpiece of the space is the marble horseshoe bar, whose design was plucked right out of a Parisian absinthe bar the friends discovered on a jaunt to France. On one side, guests can quaff specialty drinks as they perch on well-worn, wooden stools beneath chain-lashed orbs of light; on the other side, revelers can slurp down a selection of 22 oysters that sit in a three-tiered display. The bar is divided by an enormous glass-paned wall stacked ceiling-high with sparkling bottles of liquor, sterling silver ephemera and long-stemmed glasses.

Boissy says the space was created with the burgeoning Brooklynite in mind, celebrating local artisans and introducing new libations that have yet to find their way into the mainstream. ”Manhattan is washed out with money; all the artists have been moved out of the city,” says Boissy. ”The city has become so commercial and based on tourism and chains that we wouldn’t be interested in ever doing anything there. Brooklyn is the future of new york art and talent. It’s exploding right now.” 3

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oldies but goodies

Originally built by Standard Oil Company magnate Henry Flagler, the breakers in Palm beach has undergone myriad incarnations. ravaged by two fires, one in 1903 and another in 1925, the property has an impressive history littered with aristocracy and glamour. Flager’s first property was the royal Poinciana Hotel, which was followed two years later by the Palm beach inn on the beachfront of the royal Poinciana. rumor has it the elite clientele soon requested rooms ”over by the breakers.” When Flagler redoubled the Palm beach inn’s size, the iconic property was reborn with its new name, the breakers. the latest manifestation of the renowned beachfront resort called for an $80 million budget that revamped the 65 rooms and suites of the north oceanfront tower. Paul leone, president of the breakers Palm beach and Flagler System inc, the privately owned company that has operated the breakers consistently since 1896, was heavily involved in the re-envisioned guest rooms, which drew inspiration from a comprehensive brand study beginning in 2007.

the result of the survey was highlighting the resort’s tropical oceanfront location as a primary thrust of the design brief, creating an aesthetic ”that would bring the outside in,” says leone. ”We looked for a sensual blend of the breakers’ Mediterranean-inspired architectural heritage with a few elements of great modern design.” leone says that the brand study truly crystallized the breakers’ desired demographic, catering to discerning leisure travelers as opposed to urban businessmen, stripping away any distracting or superfluous details. ”the color palette of our guest room interiors takes inspiration from our tropical oceanfront location,” he says. ”it references the sea in simple, unexpected ways, such as light blue and light green color schemes, while losing the standard sea foam and coral motifs. it is expressed with beautiful simplicity and clean-cut patterns.”

By Katie tandy & David eisen

Grand Dame hotels are the essence of yesteryear. But, sometimes, their looks need to be brought forward. Check out three that did it right.

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Opposite Center:The Breakers main drive.

This page, from top:The Breakers lobby;

The Breakers Oceanfront guest room;The Greenbrier indoor pool;

The Greenbrier shell fountain.

Leone also explains that because of the hotel’s historic architecture, the guest rooms are not identical in size and thus space planning became a critical element with special attention paid to furnishings. ”We replaced bulky armoires with credenzas that combined aesthetic appeal and functionality and mounted TVs on the walls in order to define the space in the most spacious way possible,” says Leone. The resort replaced heavy bedspreads with white linens and comforters and utilized simplistic, clean-cut patterns for curtains and wallpapers. ”All of these elements contribute to a light and airy atmosphere,” Leone says. ”We were looking to define a signature style that exudes serenity—the naturally elegant and residential quality of these rooms will befit the expectations of our discerning guests from around the globe.”Almost HeavenAnother American classic is The Greenbrier in West Virginia, which was purchased—some would say saved—in 2009 by entrepreneur Jim Justice. The resort, which has hosted presidnts and movie stars alike, has since undergone a $250 million restoration helmed by Carleton Varney and Brinsley Matthews, president and senior vice president of Dorothy Draper, Inc., respectively. (It was design icon Dorothy Draper who was responsible for the hotel’s 1940s and 1950s interiors).

”Mrs. Draper was Carleton Varney’s mentor and he continues the legacy,” says Matthews. Justice reached out to Varney and even made him the curator of the property as well as its designer. ”It was Mr. Justice who decided it was best not to interrupt the external design and proportions of the property and therefore [had such spaces] as the casino underground,” Matthews says.

The Casino Club was developed to significantly bolster the guests’ choices for entertainment, which in turn is supported by the launch of several new restaurants infused by Asian and African cultures alike. Included in the new offerings are a Pacific Rim space called In-Fusion, a casual 23-hour restaurant called ▶

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From top:Ocean House’s indoor pool;An Ocean House guest room;Ocean House’s verandah.

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Drapers, The Twelve Oaks bar lounge, the Greenbrier Royal and Café Carleton. ”The Twelve Oaks has an old-school racing library feel while the Greenbrier Royal is a place dedicated to high rollers,” says Matthews. ”It has an Out of Africa feel, with fruit wood-paneled walls with tiger print panels. Café Carleton’ has an operatic feel, with its black and red lush elegance and wall murals depicting operatic scenes.”

Echoing the yesteryear glamour and history of The Greenbrier, the main Casino floor has a to-scale springhouse (a small building used for refrigeration before the advent of electric refrigeration) in the center of the floor, which first wooed guests to the resort when it was founded in 1774. ”All the carpets and furnishings were custom designed by our firm and all the accessories were sourced by Dorothy Draper from around the world to add a patina to the new amenity,” says Matthews. ”After the backgrounds in each space were developed, collectively the furniture and artworks spelled out the theme of each space giving it personality and surprise.”Rhode Island RenewalFrom the back roads to the beach, Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI, is one of those stately hotels, the kind that leaves an indelible imprint and beckons families back summer after summer. What’s notable about Ocean House, beyond its Victorian façade, manicured grounds and oceanfront landscape, is that, if not for a tragedy, the grandeur it exudes today may never have been. In 2003, a fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, RI, claimed the lives of 100 people. As a result, fire codes were revisited and enforced more rigorously. Ocean House, which was originally built in 1868, had over time fallen into disrepair and was found to be non-compliant with the building codes. New owners acquired the structure in 2003 and did the unthinkable: they demolished it.

But, they had a plan, and it all came to fruition when Ocean House reopened its doors last year. The new owner, mutual fund manager Charles Royce, made sure that more than half of the new iteration replicated the original building (around 5,000 salvageable artifacts from the original were included) and the new Ocean House is arguably better than the original, poised and pristine along a sweeping stretch of private beach.

The new structure, which meticulously emulates the original Victorian hotel with its yellow façade and red-cedar shingled roofs, reopened last June after a $140 million rebuild and renovation helmed by Centerbrook Architects of Centerbrook, CT. The design made sure to highlight the resort’s history and put a premium on using sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

Salvaged architectural details include an oak-paneled elevator, a well-worn reservation desk, fanlight windows and doors, railings, mantels, moldings, columns and chandeliers. The fireplace was also carefully recreated within the new building, as well as the signature mansard roof with a widow’s walk, which was restored to the central tower and rests atop the four-story Tower Suite.

The interiors, designed by Boston-based Niemitz Design Group, showcase a decidedly British Colonial influence highlighting sun-soaked hues of yellow, turquoise and cream. The spaces also feature master craftsmanship boasting imported hardwood floors, mullioned windows, decorative copper trim and other period architectural detailing. Each guest room differs from the next in décor, but each includes private terraces and working fireplaces in addition to stately bathrooms dressed in marble with custom vanities and deep soaking tubs. Celebrating eclecticism, everything from Chippendale satin-upholstered headboards and painted wicker benches to Asian side tables find their way into the property.

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stylish salutations

Whether it’s sleek and smooth or eclectic and eccentric, a hotel’s lobby establishes the inceptive experience for every guest—and we all know, you only get one chance at a first impression. hA+D has discovered three fantastic entrances that will wow guests and woo them back for more.Arcadian AffluencePerched on the edge of the California Coast, Pelican hill channels the Palladian architecture of Northern italy. Owned by the irvine Company, the resort was crafted by a slew of designers, architects and landscapers hailing from every aspect of the industry and touting an array of design skills. Andrew skurman Architects, Altevers Associates, robert hidey Architects, Darrell schmidt Design Associates and Burton Landscape studio were hired to work together to bring the ambitious project to fruition.

the property opened in November of 2008 and features a lobby that is an ideal manifestation of the style made famous in the 16th century by renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, who celebrated the soaring symmetry of the formal, classical temple structures of the Ancient Greeks and romans.

”We worked in tandem with a team of experts, all of whom endeavored to create an architectural approach grounded in classical Palladian principles, intended as a timeless statement of discrete harmony complementary to its coastal setting,” says Darrell schmitt of Darrell schmitt Design Associates. ”spatial relationships were calculated according to classical principles of proportion, and detailing was strictly and carefully studied for accuracy and adherence to centuries-old and proven classical models, all intended to create a structural, underlying harmony between the built and natural environments of the resort.”

the project also celebrates a decidedly Californian lifestyle highlighting the mountainous backdrop and rugged cliffs with an elegant informality that was achieved with a meticulous coupling of furnishings, colors and lighting, explains Brad Neal, vice president of commercial architecture for the irvine Company. ”the challenge for us was to complement the architectural direction with interiors that would be harmonious with the architecture and the landscape, interiors that would be serene and peaceful in their coloration and decoration, always considered to be subservient to the views,” says schmitt. ”the approach to lighting was to look for discrete, unobtrusive and indirect solutions, so that nothing about the lighting would attract attention to itself.” Neal explains that indirect lighting in the lobby rotunda carefully

By Katie Tandy

Cross the threshold into three distinct hotel lobby entrances that are designed to welcome with wow.

illuminates the barrel vaulted ceilings, strongly reinforcing the classic architecture, but with a soft, sensual ambiance.

Virtually every piece of furniture in the resort was custom-designed with careful attention paid to proper scaling. Warm, wood tones are featured for a non-obtrusive background coupled with plush furnishings in a muted palette of creams, beiges and taupes.

this largely neutral background also served as an ideal backdrop for an impressive collection of art, which combines ”traditional european handicrafts with prime examples of contemporary California plein air painting style (literally meaning ‘out of doors,’) which has been a presence in the area since the early 1900s,” explains schmitt. ”A number of exquisite French, italian and Belgian colossally sized tapestries of the 17th and 18th century were acquired, all sharing the theme of mythical landscapes populated with fantastical creatures of legend, all woven in colors of green, brown, and sage, reflecting the colors found in the surrounding native landscape.”

Further evoking a serious commitment to authentic themes and structures of antiquity was a series of materials, including travertine on the floors, imported italian lime plaster on walls and architectural elements inside and out, bronze doors, clad Alder wood windows, brick pavers and clay tile roofs, explains Neal. ”Our one nod to contemporary materials was the use of low-iron glass for all windows, doors and terrace windscreens because of its perfect clarity and low reflectivity to enhance the views to the golf course and the sea,” schmitt says.

these materials are joined by granite, hand-crafted wood, iron and bronze as well as wool carpeting and cotton and linen textiles for an aesthetic combination that is decidedly discrete. ”A lobby functions as a guest’s introduction to what is the highly anticipated experience of either a new, or perhaps a familiar place fondly remembered,” says schmitt. ”A lobby should provide an experience of grandeur, glamour and even magic in its expression of the characteristics of a unique place.”

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Of Vice and VirtueIt’s not every day that a designer sets out to actually transcend both ‘classic’ and ‘modern’ design, the two aesthetics that typify the overwhelming majority of projects across the globe. That is until Menin Hotels, owner of The Shelborne, asked Jonathan Cardello to renovate the lobby.

Completed just this past fall, Cardello, principal and director of ADD Inc Miami, woked with the hotel’s owner to reinvent the glory days from the original Igor Polevitsky and Morris Lapidus designs, transforming the MIMO architecture into a celebration of 1940s vice and virtue achieved through intense contrasts of light and dark.

”The goal was to create a hotel that catered to couples or singles that want to have a sexy weekend retreat while also creating a fun, exciting experience for celebrating corporate and personal parties,” says Cardello. ”The contrast of light and dark, light and shadow, reflective and textural, creates a depth to the spaces that attract the guests.”

Guests are greeted by a contemporary interpretation of the original Morris Lapidus design featuring a curvaceous glass entry with panoramic views of the lobby, which has a decidedly iridescent essence. The two-story space is lit with two Maria Theresa crystal chandeliers that emit a soft amber glow and hover above two decadent desks; the concierge desk is wrapped in ebony stingray skin while Cardello covered the reception desk with 1,200 back-lit acrylic orbs flanked by black Marquina Negro marble columns riddled with crisp white veins. A floating staircase seals the deal.

”We wanted to reintroduce the original terrazzo floors, but bring in the contrast of dark and light tones that bring depth to the lobby,” says Cardello. ”White sheers were used to draw the eye up to the upper lobby and down the elliptical Morris Lapidus stair to the basement. The lighting is specifically used to wash the surfaces of the walls and create the illusion of height in the center lobby while allowing the chandeliers to be the main focus of the space.”

Clockwise from opposite:Pelican Hill’s Great Room;

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok lobby; Pelican Hill lobby rotunda facing front desk;

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok lobby.

Highlighting the impish dialogue between ‘naughty and nice’ that permeates the property, guests will discover a design divergence from the entrance of the lobby into the lounge, which celebrates the sensuality of darkness with black terrazzo polished flooring, a black-coffered ceiling and brooding marble-cladded columns.

Even the restrooms are provocative, furthering Cardello’s exploration of contrasts. Covered in black subway tile with countertops of gleaming white Carerra marble, the lobby restrooms also boast an elaborately framed TV mirror, another ornate chandelier and over-scaled come-hither imagery in high-sheen vinyl.

”A guest should be drawn in from the floating concrete canopy, through the curved glass entry wall and between spaces through the use of contrast and intrigue,” says Cardello. ”The contrast keeps the guest engaged and looking to explore.”

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Oriental OpulenceThe design brief for the new lobby of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok called for a preservation of the famed 135-year-old DNA of the hotel—a deft straddling of the past and present that would at once honor the aesthetic history while simultaneously infusing it with sharp dashes of modernity. Jeffrey Wilkes of his eponymous firm designWILKES Sdn Bhd, based in Malaysia, was brought on board to re-envision the property with new upholstery, furniture, carpeting and lighting, highlighting a rich Thai history against a newfound palette of crimson and cool grays.

”It’s a contemporary version of the Oriental style with layers of decoration, but in a clean organized manner,” says Wilkes. ”Coloring was controlled and somewhat reduced from the previous lobby in order to feature the florals.” The new upholstery, porte-cochère, and teak furniture all feature shades of gray coupled with gleaming new marble walls. The lobby isn’t monochromatic, however—Wilkes merely uses this subdued hue as a backdrop for lusty bursts of bright color with salmon colored armchairs and watermelon-pink pillows. ”We also created specific zones and areas for the introduction of a major floral program,” he says. ”Rather than just a few arrangements on tables, the concept was to create a backdrop so that florals could take center stage. Flowers are symbols in Thailand, and used in great abundance in a variety of ways. The lobby can accept a variety of colorful seasonal flowers and still work, as nothing fights with this palette. It was an opportunity that you could not do anywhere else in the world.”

Wilkes also explains that the new design had to honor the previous clientele (some of whom have been visiting the property for more than 25 years), as well as inspire new guests. Key elements were maintained including the two royal elephants guarding the elevator landing, and the historical ”temple bell” chandeliers which still hover and glint from the ceiling, reminiscent of gilded cages. ”Existing gold carved panels that littered the previous lobby were collected and brought together on a large wall space which gave them a contemporary context, but of course had connection to the former lobby,” says Wilkes. ”The existing bergère chairs were kept, again to connect to the ‘European’ style of the former lobby. They are teak, but we stained them gray to contrast the warmer pink and russet upholsteries.”

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the Chao Phraya River, whose lilting waters are echoed in cream marble coffee tables and backlit blue tiled counters. Wilkes artfully contrasted these more muted elements with scarlet Thai silk on the walls.

While Wilkes had to tackle the overall aesthetic of the lobby, he also confronted some operational concerns as well, moving the washrooms out into part of the lobby space, which allowed his team to increase their size. Wilkes says that this movement also allowed for the addition of a back corridor to the outside veranda and pool area, providing guests with a choice of whether or not to traipse through the lobby in their bathrobes.

No renovation is complete without a reconsideration of the lighting design. Khun Puay of Dazzle added color filters to create a decided glow in the evenings, coupling rose, lavender and cobalt to ”liven up” the gray and silver tones, says Wilkes.

Overarching the entire look and carefully tying all the elements together is not only the slate-colored teak and fabric, but a distinctly Thai ”signature pattern,” which is used in the balustrade on the staircase, on the lighting fixture over the reception desk, on the elevator glass wall and even incorporated into the signage that appears on the front desk.

”A lobby should make you feel welcomed and a little glamorous,” says Wilkes. ”It’s your moment to walk the red carpet.”

Above and center:The final product of The Shelborne lobby in South Beach (top) and a rendering before the renovation (below).

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2. Global AlliesBoasting a sleek, clean and highly contemporary shape, the high-style SOHO banquet chair is designed to be stackable up to eight chairs high. Each chair features an extruded aluminum frame for strength coupled with the European flair of a Parsons leg base to look and feel more like a dining chair and less like standard commercial seating. Although we dig the hot orange color featured here, every chair from Global Allies is completely customizable—sky’s the limit for hue, pattern and fabric.

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1. BrühlLaunched at imm cologne 2011 in Germany, this whimsical chair channels the tulips of the spring and is aptly called ”morning dew.” Designed by Kati Meyer-Brühl, she describes her chair as an ”upward projecting filigree calyx—the look bestowed on upholstered shells,” and is part of Brühl’s Green Living collection. The petal-strewn chairs are available in white, rosé and mauve with legs of wood or aluminum.

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6. Alvi DesignDesigned by Åsa Kärner for The Danish Design School´s exhibition ”The Moving Textiles” at Stockholm Furniture Fair this past February, this delicate, web-like chair is crafted from silk thread tightened around a bearing oak frame. Transparency, light and a sense of weightlessness are achieved through the intricate interweaving of the threads.

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4. MocaDesigned by Antwerp-based interior architect Steven Wittouck for a fledgling Belgian furniture company—Moca—‘Cubic’ is an upholstered angular armchair that is as eccentric as it is versatile, coming with or without armrests. Offering three simple stark colors, white, red and blue, designers can also specify the warmth of felt or the suppleness of leather for its cover.

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5. ArtekOriginally envisioned by famed Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto in 1936, the Armchair 400, nicknamed ”the tank” for its imposing size, has been continually reproduced by Artek for 75 years. Featuring a frame of lacquered birch, a seat of zigzag springs and PU foam, the chair is totally customizable with upholstery or leather. The pattern featured here is an iconic zebra fabric that was designed by Aalto as well.

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3. NivoThis duo-chrome stool designed by Marco Goffi has an undulating shape carved from colored PE (plastic) through a ‘rotomoulding’ process. Offering a fluid design with a height of 16 inches, this über-modern stool reminds us of a Technicolor tree stump. For designers looking for a more staid aesthetic, the Nivo stool is also available in solid stone manufactured in limited edition with Italian marble.

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designed to age

Swirling windS of change in hospitality and home design—and a burgeoning demographic of active, retiring baby boomers—are changing the look of retirement. The number of seniors in the U.S. will double by mid-century with 10,000 baby boomers a day qualifying for Social Security.

But these retirees are far different than their parents. when seniors retired 25 years ago, many built dream homes for their ”golden years.” But as they aged, medical conditions arose or spouses died, and many gave up their homes and moved in with their kids or headed to an institution for care—often far from friends and the community they loved.

fast forward to 2011. Today’s trendy retirement communities meld style and function with touches of hospitality, senior living and Universal design elements. communities are increasingly multi-faceted with a mix of single family homes, assisted living apartments and memory and skilled care residences. The atmosphere is hospitality-focused, not institutional. home design helps foster ”aging in place” so seniors stay in their homes much longer. Setting the Stage coining the term ”universal design,” the late architect ronald Mace believed good design was appropriate for people of all ages and backgrounds—not just the elderly or disabled. in 1989, he founded the center for Universal design at north carolina State University, which remains a major resource for architects and designers. Then, in 1990, the U.S. congress passed the americans with disabilities act to assure all could participate in society more equitably.

ada regulations sizably impacted hospitality design, but many trends ultimately migrated to home design. retirees seeking to ”age in place” now ask for everything from wheelchair ramps and wider-than-normal doorways, to lower level counters, open living spaces and barrier-free showers. But function doesn’t need to come at the expense of style. ”a shower without a curb can provide a european style, contemporary look and improve accessibility,” says richard Maurer, director of marketing for noble company.

for the latest in senior living design trends, the robust ”insights and innovations: The State of Senior housing” report issued in december 2010

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New retirement communities preserve quality of life for seniors.

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Left:Laurel Lake Retirement Community.

Below Left:Maravilla Scottsdale.

Below Right:Sky55.

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by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) gives themes and analysis for entries submitted for AIA’s 2010 senior living design awards competition.

Of the award-winning projects, 97 percent connected to nature, 53 percent connected to the neighborhood, and 21 percent embraced intergenerational housing. In addition, 18 percent incorporated a holistic/wellness approach, 21 percent embraced an aging-in-place concept, 26 percent promoted a sense of community, 18 percent had a hospitality/resort feel and 29 percent replicated a home-like environment. Not all designers worked alone: 21 percent of projects were collaborative in design development. Designed for Life Opening in spring 2012, the 25-acre Maravilla Scottsdale development in northern Scottsdale, AZ, will reflect many of those hot trends. Developed by Senior Resource Group, it will capture the aura of the Sonoran Desert environment with its Spanish Colonial styling and warm tones. Retirees may choose from one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments and casitas, which may entail independent living, private assisted living or memory-care accommodations.

”While the basic design is Spanish Colonial, we’ve updated that to be more contemporary, with fresh ideas woven into the interior design,” says Cheryl Rowley, principal of Cheryl Rowley Design in Beverly Hills, CA. ”Some of the furnishings [in common areas] have more clean lines, rather than everything being heavily carved.”

Maravilla Scottsdale is near the Fairmont Scottsdale, so residents can easily access the Fairmont’s upscale amenities, including championship golf. But Maravilla Scottsdale residents will also enjoy their own amazing array of spaces including a clubhouse, spa facility, meandering trails, gardens, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a movie theater and gourmet restaurants.

Rowley’s design approach will stimulate residents’ senses, reflect eclecticism and create energy. As guests move through the common buildings, rather than encountering monotonous design, they’ll discover different experiences. Residents will notice diverse patterns, a rich palette of colors and multiple design layers. ”It doesn’t appear decorated but very comfortable,” Rowley notes.

Public spaces will reflect such senior living design elements as proper seat height and pitch, as well as dining chairs with arms. Independent living apartments will boast wider doors, spacious living spaces, smooth transitions between flooring materials and, depending on individual resident desires, ADA features in some kitchens and bathrooms.

Farther east, Kathryn Chadwick-Koke, director of marketing for Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, OH, says her community

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of 295 independent senior apartments and villas attracts active, vibrant retirees between 60 and 100, but at the same time, ”they know the risk in the future and so they put a plan into action [for their living approach as they age].”

With Laurel Lake’s aging-in-place concept, retirees live independently as long as possible before accessing the community’s on-site assisted living services or perhaps memory care. ”As we age, our biggest risk is that we’re going to live longer, and secondly we’re going to get some physical and possibly some mental conditions, which could make it more difficult to enjoy our day-to-day lifestyles,” says Chadwick-Koke.

While a few of the residences are studios, the majority are either large apartments or villas with such features as two master suites, dens, and two and a half baths. Upscale villas range from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. Some newer units boast walk-in showers as well as tubs with lower sides and a higher bottom, so it’s easier for those with mobility issues to bathe.

Describing the development’s overall design look, Chadwick-Koke says: ”Think college campus.” Laurel Lake boasts on-site lectures, enrichment activities and a close-to-town locale. People visiting for the first time ”walk away with a feeling of warmth of the design as well as social interaction with the residents,” she says.

Senior living design can also support a specific sub-culture. The Tohono O’Odham Elder Homes in Sells, AZ, an assisted living community for elderly Native Americans, was featured in the AIA study of award submissions. Designed by Tucson-based Lizard Rock Designs LLC, it exhibits unique cultural features; buildings are oriented to face sacred mountains to the east and west, and residents, with a history of preparing food outdoors, can cook on fire pits.

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While many retirement communities are suburban, urban projects are on the rise. In Chicago, IL, Sky55 is a mixed-income, high-rise development that combines elderly housing with market-rate apartments. The goal is to mix seniors with other generations and allow retirees to take advantage of services and amenities in the surrounding community.

Six studio and 85 one-bedroom apartments of 471 to 710 square feet are in a separate senior building, but connected to Sky55 with access to both buildings’ amenities. Simplicity in design reigns; the affordable apartments feature easy-to-maintain surfaces and appliances, as well as hard-surface flooring.

Often, home design enhancements migrate from the hospitality sector. According to Mark Anderson, director of ADA services with Cumming, newly revised ADA requirements will soon require new hotels to have everything from lifts for hot tubs to wheelchair access for miniature golf courses and saunas; the new rules even reasonably permit Segways and miniature horses in hospitality settings.

While it’s difficult to predict how those changes might influence future senior home design, whatever new trends and features arise, they’ll likely have a singular effect: to allow retirees to enjoy retirement with the highest quality of life and remain in their homes as long as possible.

Opposite from top to bottom:Maravilla Scottsdale indoor pool;

Laurel Lake dining room. Below:

Sky55 terrace.

Design Benefits

• Single slope allows for the use of larger tiles for greater

design flexibility.

• Contemporary styling with a standard selection of six drain

lengths (from 24” - 60”) and four brushed stainless steel

strainer styles.

Owner Benefits

• Membrane clamping mechanism assures a watertight seal

with the shower’s membrane system.

• One-piece PVC or ABS solid base construction ensures

dependable performance with no manufactured seams

for the life of the original tile installation.

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• Simple and practical installation. Fasten drain to the floor, tie

in the plumbing, and attach membrane to clamping mechanism.

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How It's Made

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A hotel’s cArpeting can frequently be the unsung hero of the property, making guests feel like they’re truly at home when they relax in their rooms. (After all, what good is ”barefoot luxury” if one cannot comfortably go barefoot?)

enter nader Bolour, owner of new York’s Doris leslie Blau gallery, which specializes in rare rugs and carpeting. partnering with fashion houses (think tommy hilfiger, nanette lepore, Miles redd, Amy lau and gabhan o’Keeffe), Bolour and his team make carpeting into art, and vice versa.

the gallery’s latest creation is the bespoke Brushstroke Abstract carpet, a hand-knotted tibetan area rug that is made in nepal. While the carpet has a set pattern, the color scheme can be customized to fit any space or style. the standard size for the carpet is nine-by-12 feet, but it can be customized for any size or color palette. A standard carpet begins at $18,900, and the team requires 23 weeks from start to finish to create the ideal rug for the room. so far, only one of the carpets has been finished (pictured right), and other carpets in different colors are planned in the future.

”the components of this rug make it quite special,” Bolour says. And while silk, mohair and wool are not unusual in carpets or rugs, combining all three materials with nettle creates a unique texture and appearance. ”nettle is rarely found in rug compositions, and yet it works exceptionally well with

carpet creationsBy Jena tesse Fox

Nader Bolour of Doris Leslie Blau on manufacturing bespoke carpets and rugs.

1. Amy Lau CarpetThe New York designer’s modern aesthetic is highlighted in this colorful carpet.

www.amylaudesign.com

2. Miles Redd CarpetThe designer’s signature use of bold strokes and vivid style is prominent in this carpet.

www.milesredd.com

the mohair and silk in this pattern. this rug is also unique, since the color of the pattern can be custom-made to fit any décor.” if a lobby, lounge or room has a specific color scheme, the gallery can create a rug to fit it.

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The blending of materials presents certain challenges, both in style and in logistics. Since each rug is handmade and made to order, the end result of different fibers being woven together can vary in terms of design and color. Beyond that, political turmoil in the countries that produce handmade carpets (such as Egypt or Afghanistan) often makes it difficult to maintain quality control. ”This is a constant challenge,” Bolour acknowledges.

When an order comes in, the staff at the gallery discusses what is trending in design and color, what’s new in fashion and what clients have been asking for. They then create the different designs and make-up (or structures) of the carpets. They begin by brainstorming the different elements of the carpet, creating some designs as the ideas take shape. They then devise a sample rug and map out a color palette. Alternatively, the gallery partners with an interior designer, fashion house, etc. and they all collaborate to come up with a design.

”At the gallery, we go through many experimentations until one hits us that feels right,” Bolour says. ”With clients wanting new and hot offerings, one of the ways to meet this demand is to offer a variety of structures. Through trial and error, we’ve found a number of right combinations. For example, he continues, ”Some of the best elements for carpet design are blends of hemp, banana leaf, goat hair and aloe fiber. The weaver is based in Nepal, and each carpet is woven and knotted by hand, creating a look that no machine can replicate.”

The most impor t ant ha l lmark fo r a great hotel rug is the element of color, Bolour adds. ”It is essential that it meshes with the design as a whole. Points of difference like knot weave are more for collectors and not for decorators.” To that end, Bolour feels that there is one key moment when a carpet becomes a work of art: ”When you walk on it and you say, ‘Wow this looks different from anything I’ve ever seen.’”

4. Blue BrushstrokeThe gallery’s newest design can be customized for any color palette.

www.dorisleslieblau.com

3. Pacific HeightsThis carpet is a current broadloom project at the gallery.

www.dorisleslieblau.com

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4. Kyle BuntingThe luxury hide carpet from Kyle Bunting’s Jet Stream Collection is featured here at boutique property Hotel Modera in the heart of downtown Portland, OR.

www.kylebunting.com

fantastic flooringBy Katie tandy

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1. Premiere Flooring SolutionsPremier Flooring Solutions’ FineLine Dark Flooring joins hundreds of strips of 1/8–inch wood hailing from all different species creating a striated pattern that comes in a choice of 14 colors, produced in either single or multiple species options. Featured here is the Wyndham South Coast in Orange County, CA.

www.pfsfloors.com

2. Tam CarpetsDesigned by Tam Wimolvan Vidulich, Tam’s Carpets are custom designed, hand-tufted area rugs made of 100 percent New Zealand wool. Featured here is the lush Sympathia 3 in geometric squares of burgundy and fuchsia.

www.tamscarpets.com

5. ArtasicsSpecializing in custom tile and stone design, Artasics offers highly durable, imported stone in almost any conceivable color including black, green, blue and pink. Featured here is a white Carrara marble with bardiglio 3/8’’ dots.

www.artsaics.com

3. Stacy GarciaThe Nuance collection is a collaboration with Brintons that takes its inspiration from nature, highlighting neutral tones with subtle repetitive textures echoing elements like sand, water, wind and stone.

www.stacygarcia.com

6. Paloma PewterCrafted from hand-poured and hand-finished metal in Eagle, Idaho, Paloma Pewter’s ”Field Tile” is lead-free and comes in eight finishes ranging from Oil-Rubbed Copper and Brass to Sterling and Antiqued Pewter.

www.palomapewter.com

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Owners are finally feeling more secure about the financial future of the hotel industry and are greeting the new year with bolstered renovation budgets that are being used to revamp properties with hot, new, modern looks—that means fierce new fabrics showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors, textures and influences.

stacy Garcia, founder of stacy Garcia inc., believes that hotel owners weren’t sure a year ago where the recession bottom was going to hit, but now there is a general consensus that the industry is beginning a recovery. ”There is a desire to do something new,” says Garcia. ”we’re not where we were in ’08, but there is more confidence in the marketplace. People are saying, ‘if i’m going to renovate, let me make it unique.’ There is an opportunity in design to push the envelope a bit.”

while Garcia says that the proverbial white bed isn’t going anywhere, there is a new trend in the introduction of subtle patterns with luxurious jacquards as well as the use of creams and off-whites for a tone-on-tone look. in terms of forecasting the emergence of colors in hospitality spaces outside the bedroom—which must remain largely clean, crisp and soothing—Garcia says the new season is marked by purple, but leaning toward a lilac with gray undertones, as well as the deep somber tone of aubergine. These new hues are less ”fashion-y” and more ”useable” Garcia explains. with her new fabric and carpet launch, nuance, which debuted this past february, Garcia captures the texture of light marked by undulations and a subtle glow. furthermore, a celebration of ambiguity seems to be creeping to the forefront with the negation of black and instead the use of ”almost red, almost green and almost navy.”

Garcia also says that luxury properties are oftentimes the forerunners of new design and trends, reinventing their aesthetic and ”setting the new” to keep up with people’s desires. ”The high-end, that’s where you see the shift first,” says Garcia. ”They have a clientele that expects the best and they have a bigger budget.” interesting to note and decidedly challenging for any designer, however, is the fact that these high-end, avant-garde trends tend to trickle down to the economy properties, but by the time the aesthetic is incorporated into the lower end of the spectrum, frequently the design has lost its sense of newness.

By Katie Tandy

We put fabrics under the microscope and take a look at trends for 2011.

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1a+b+c. Knoll TextilesThe Interplay Collection: Soliloquy (a) features an all-over grasscloth-like texture and comes in 12 colors. Jubilee (b) is a nod to the graphic patterns of the 60’s and is a reversible pattern that comes in six colorways. Menagerie (c) features 10 different yarn colors in the weft direction with styles ranging from classic to modern in seven colorways.

www.knolltextiles.com

2. Stacy GarciaFeatured here is the Essential Solids Collection coupled with the rose-patterned ‘Heirloom’ from the SImple Pleasures Collection.

www.stacygarcia.com

3. FabtexGenesis Fabrics by Fabtex are yarn dyed 100 percent FR polyester fabrics boasting bold patterns in five colorways, each with a complementary coordinate.

www.fabtex.com

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Fabric Design Casting a Long ‘Green’ ShadowNever slipping far from the center of the design radar is a green agenda, highlighting a forward-thinking mentality that not only includes sustainable fabrics, but a celebration of nature. ”We’re still doing a lot of polyesters just because they are really easy to care for—they are washable, they wear well and they don’t wrinkle—but we’re now doing a shift toward recycled content as well,” says Garcia. ”While the forecast of colors for 2011 is really a huge range, blue is very important—it’s inspired by water; it’s ecology-driven.”

Also stepping up to the green-driven plate is Valley Forge’s Tencel+Plus Lyocell, the only fiber from Eucalytpus engineered for the hospitality industry. It is impressively sustainable and offers an equal price-point to cotton. Not only are Eucalyptus trees a rapidly renewable resource, growing to full maturity in eight years, but the trees also grow in Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests with a maximum of 10 percent being cut annually. ”The Eucalyptus Lyocell is currently in the beta testing phase, being test-run by a few brands,” says Diana Dobin, senior vice president & chief sustainability officer for Valley Forge Fabrics. ”Typically the thread count is 200-300, but we’ve found that even at a 300 level it feels like a 700-thread-count product because of the nature of the Eucalyptus fiber. And that’s important—it’s what the customer feels and that’s what is touching their skin.”

While the fiber is partially blended with either cotton or polyester, Lyocell inherently absorbs moisture and is an anti-allergen—dust mite survival is hindered dramatically. Dobin believes that there is a vital yet subtle shift from the industry’s focus on ”green” to ”well-being” that will soon be celebrated throughout the hospitality industry, as well as others. ”LEED has FSC written into their specs as paper and wood, but the USGBC agreed to accept fiber as well so hotels can get actually LEED points for using our sheets,” says Dobin. ”Hotel guests will pay a premium for a hypo-allergenic experience, but it has to promote a great night’s sleep as well.”

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www.fabricinnovations.com

5. FabricutFeatured here is the Color Studio Crypton Collection for Fabricut Contract. Top to bottom: Tallard-Seaglass; Interstice-Seaglass; Breeze Blocks-Seaglass.

www.fabricut.com

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wireless world

In guest room desIgn, sometimes, when it comes to technology, less can prove to be much more.

the Boundary hotel in London recently installed a compact new speaker system that allows guests to wirelessly stream audio to the device with Bluetooth technology. the Conran Audio dock features sleek styling along with advanced sound settings, including five equalization methods. It allows guests to enjoy quality audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device on a simple platform.

“We are a new hotel, only three years old, and we are always looking at ways to improve the guest experience,” says tim Holloway, general manager of the Boundary, which recently installed the dock in all its guest rooms. “For what we want to offer in the room in terms of design and functionality, we found these really fit the bill. they look wonderful, they sound magnificent and they have Bluetooth capability. It’s really perfect for us.”

Holloway adds that one of the major perks of the Conran Audio dock is its simple installation. thanks to the wireless technology, guests can link their music to the system from anywhere in their room. “You just plug the dock into the outlet,” says Holloway. “It’s very easy, which is nice for the guests as well. they don’t need to sit there going through a long process.”

Holloway says guests were effusive about the upgrade. “We’ve had guests talk about it already,” says Holloway, about a week after the initial installation. “We have a very high repeat clientele so we have a lot of guests intrigued by the new machine and its capabilities, especially with the Bluetooth.”

some brands are looking to standardize hardware solutions that allow guests to easily connect their own devices to their guest room technology.

“For several of our brands, such as Wyndham Hotels and resorts and trYP by Wyndham, having televisions interact with guest technology

has been a priority, especially with the trend toward guests bringing their own content on multiple mobile devices,” says rod mano, director of guest technology for Wyndham Worldwide. “the connectivity panels we have in many of our guest rooms enable guests to display content from their own iPods or video devices on the tVs.”

mano believes the current touch-screen devices like the iPad are not yet optimal for guest room installation. “once the guest is in the room, they are typically looking for a device that has a keyboard or something that is easy to type on,” he says. “We are currently looking to partner with Intelity to install devices like iPads for accessing virtual compendiums, as well as other content.”

For architects and designers looking for a more comprehensive, futuristic, in-room entertainment solution, Crestron’s newest technologies allow guest room tVs and speakers to be networked into a hotel’s property management system.

Crestron’s 3-series media Controller allows hoteliers to integrate entertainment, data and property management into one comprehensive system. “the mC3 processor is revolutionizing hotels,” says Chad Hollander, brand manager for Crestron Las Vegas. “It is 30 times faster than

A look at how new guest room entertainment technologies are opening up unique design possibilities.

By Andrew Sheivachman

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our current processor, but cost-effectively it’s an entry-level processor. You can add some lights and thermostats to put on the network in addition to entertainment. It is faster than any of our competitors, and able to sit behind a TV in a standard guest room.”

The MC3 technology makes design simpler for architects and designers, since one fiber optic cable can carry video and data the length of an entire property. “MC3 does run upwards of 1000 feet over one fiber,” says Hollander. “We’re able to run 1080p video along with seven-channel audio, gigabit Internet and all of the guest room controls over that wire. Whereas in the past they had to run multiple wires, over fiber we can run everything but power.” Hoteliers can then remotely access guest room devices in case of error, and even proactively fix problems before guests can notice them.

Crestron’s technology can also provide digital content with a surprising amount of flexibility for hoteliers. “The digital media product is a one-box solution that hoteliers like upgrading with because over fiber we’re able to send 1080p HDCP encoded video, any encrypted video,” says Hollander. The system uses a card that plugs into the TV, meaning no bulky boxes need to be accommodated.

Hoteliers can still use their old TV hardware without upgrading their system completely. “Properties can bring in their legacy analog processors and don’t need to upgrade all their sources right now because it’s a card-based system,” says Hollander. “They can put in the card they need as they upgrade their sources.”

As in-room entertainment hardware becomes simpler to install and use, designers will enjoy more versatility.

Top Left:Conran Audio Dock in the Hoffman

Room at The Boundary. Above from top to bottom:

HTT-B10X Cameo tabletop keypad; TPS-6X wireless touchpanel;

Crestron MC3 processor.

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room for innovation

Accor is rolling out a new room across its Novotel brand for both new builds and renovations. HA+D was on the scene for the announcement, which was made by Michael issenberg, chairman and coo, Accor Asia Pacific, and Frédéric Josenhans, senior vice president of marketing and brands development for Accor, at the opening of the new Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit.

Descr ib ing the room as “ground-b reak ing ,” Josenhans s t a ted tha t th i s innovative new room reasserts the brand’s leadership position as the reference for upper mid-scale hotels. “innovation has been at the core of the Novotel brand since its beginning over 40 years ago,” he says. ”An enormous amount of thought, research and testing has been invested in this innovative new room and when combined with the multitude of unique products that make up Novotel today, it will ensure that the brand retains its leading position as a reference for upper mid-scale hotels around the world.”

The rooms, which wil l be deployed throughout the network of more than 400 hotels

By tony Smyth

HA+D attended the unveiling of Accor’s new concept room, which will be rolled out across the Novotel portfolio.

Left:Pool area at Novotel Ploenchit.

Above:Hotel facade at night.

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around the world, feature a plethora of features designed to re-humanize travel by creating a sanctuary for guests.

Novotel claims to have completely rethought the living space within the room; it’s considered differently and designed as a cocoon, a place where guests feel at ease and from which they emerge ‘re-energized’.

The new room design is intended to suit all types of guests, both business and leisure travelers, who will appreciate the room’s design and many new practical features.

“There is no longer such a clear distinction between relaxation and work, which tend to overlap, so creating an adaptable space that guests can adjust to suit their needs and mood was a priority for the brand in designing this new guest room,” says Pierre Lagrange, Novotel global marketing director.

Spaciousness and transparency are the room’s main characteristics. It no longer features a physical separation, but is designed as an entirely open area where clients will create their own spaces and atmosphere.

The bathroom is a key design feature and marks a significant shift. It is separated from the rest of the room by a transparent glass partition that becomes opaque at the flick of a switch (Privalite technology by Saint Gobain). This glass partition can either let in light creating a sense of spaciousness, or preserve privacy and intimacy.

The bed is one of the new room’s fundamental and most striking features and central to all guest activities: sleeping, working or reading. The bed is raised and enthroned by an upholstered headboard that follows the contours of the back perfectly when leaned against. Individual swiveling reading lights with soft lighting complete the effect. A versatile side table can be drawn up to the bed and used for a range of purposes including working or dining.

The room also includes other practical and technological features, such as a 32-inch flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, a range of connectors to the TV (USB, audio, video) and a multipurpose shelf (mini bar, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities)—all conveniently placed at eye level.

Special care was taken with the new room’s interior decoration and the choice of materials. Sober, timeless color schemes, highlighted with touches of red, yellow or blue, have been used and the Toloméo designer lamps by Artémide add an extra atmospheric touch.

Novotel is committed to sustainable development and caters to these issues with low consumption lights, eco-certified shower gels made from raw materials of natural origin that contain no parabens or GMO by-products and water-flow regulators. Additionally the Novotel brand is committed to attaining EarthCheck Certification of its network by 2012. Seventy-eight hotels in some 18 countries have achieved certification to date with a further 108 benchmarked and on their way toward certification. More than half of the hotels that have achieved certification are located in Asia Pacific.

Issenberg commented on the continuing expansion of Novotel in the region. “The Novotel brand has a long history within the Asia Pacific region and is well regarded by owners and developers for the simplicity of its offer, distinct positioning in the market place and for its recognition with customers,” he says. ”This new room is being well received by potential and existing hotel owners offering a design edge and strong technical support and these factors are destined to provide a boost to the brands expansion in the region.”

Caption Location:A Superior King room;

The Kid Corner; The Square venue.

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submitting projects for editorial consideration• Project requirements: No more than a two-page typed description

of the property, including the property name, dates of construction,

whether the project was new construction or renovation, a summary

of the project’s principal features—including design intention,

challenges, resources, budget and the project’s owner. Other specs

can be included as warranted.

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photographs of the property. The photographer’s name and contact

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HA+D asked Josenhans to explain some of the concepts and reasoning behind the new look in this Q & A.

HA+D: From a brand perspective, are you looking to put a French definition on your design or are you trying to imbue a generic international business functionality?FJ: We are proud to be European more than French so we don’t want to be Asian in Asia, European in Europe. Novotel is an international brand so we are proud to be European, but we are also part of the Asian network so we need to introduce something Asian, but with European international design. I do think that this design is international rather than Asian, European or American.

HA+D: Who are your competitors?FJ: Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott: Those brands are our competition. But also we have some very good competition from the independent brands regionally. We don’t want to be the biggest—sure, it’s very important to have a lot of hotels—we want to be the industry reference and we are very proud that a lot of people want to compete with that.

HA+D: How do you choose or vet designers? Do the investors have their own favorites?FJ: We have a program, a list of local and international designers. An investor can choose from this list because we spend a lot of time with our designers to brief them on the brand and the spirit of the brand. If an investor wants to use their own designers right now, we have to discuss in-depth with them to see if it is possible or not to do it. The main thing is we have a list of approved designers who are linked with the spirit of the brand and not necessarily with the OMS or something like that. This is not the same with our other brands such as Sofitel and Mercure, where the individuality of the design is more apparent.

HA+D: How do designers get on this approved list? FJ: They first submit a portfolio. We have about 20 people all around the world that meet with a lot of designers just to understand them and to try and find new and young designers. So, every year we bring about 20 to 30 designers from each region to meet with us and maybe sometimes we lose some. We understand that sometimes we have to change; design is not a perfect science so you have to make the evolution through new talent.

HA+D: Do the designers on the Novotel list design across other Accor brands?FJ: Sometimes, but not necessarily. When we choose a designer for a Sofitel, it needs to be an international brand with a recognized name. It’s more than a signature; it’s something different because, for Sofitel, every property is unique and the draw of a very well-known internationally recognized designer is important positioning.

When you do a Novotel, for example, you need people who are very attuned with the spirit of the brand: very modern, very functional, very design orientated—though not necessarily reinventing the wheel everywhere.

It is very important to have that because when you do the bar area, for example, it’s done well, as with the meeting rooms or the lounge, they are done in a very modern comfortable way: it is a true Novotel.

HA+D: How do you manage the expectation of owners, especially in Asia, where there is a tendency to blur even the fundamental attributes of a brand?

From top to bottom:A suite; Junior suite bathroom.

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FJ: For Novotel it’s very simple: We tell them, if you don’t want to follow the rules, we can give you a Mercure!

We still have to convince them, but the good thing is that we have a good model for Novotel and good results from this model. When you have that, it is easier to say: If you follow us and follow the brand standard you will get lots of results in terms of satisfaction and in terms of acceptance of your hotel. It is more difficult when you don’t have a strong product.

When you want a Novotel it is very easy to convince the client: you will have this room, get this type of meeting room, this kind of great design for your lobby, and this ratio of square feet per room; so if you want it, you will get what we promise and you will make lots of money! If you don’t, as I said, you can build a Mercure. It’s no problem for us. It’s their choice as we can help them build a Mercure or Pullman or any of our other brands.

HA+D: How often do you have design reviews and what is the frequency of renovation?FJ: It’s between seven to 10 years for a large renovation and then after three or four years we have a soft refurbishment. It depends on the market situation and economy, wear and tear and whether the client has the money to do it at that time. That’s why it is very important that we change our room design every seven to eight years.

When we launched this room six months ago, we knew we’d have to be with the same model for the next seven years, so we need to be pragmatic also in terms of trends. If you have to change your trend every couple of years it will be difficult. This is the issue with boutique hotels and boutique-designed restaurants: they have to change their design every few years because the trend has finished and people move on to the new one.

HA+D: Design trends do change so fast.FJ: We know that sometimes the customer wants to change the flavor of the room a little bit. That’s why we decided to bring very neutral furniture and neutral walls so you can very easily change a color or other element or line. It is an easy way to manage a room especially when you have to think of renovating a few years down the line.

From top to bottom:The Square venue;

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HA+D: How did this project begin and why Pattaya?LT: Hilton Pattaya is a new build. We started this project in 2008 and the design concepts in January of 2009. Pattaya is not known for its culture—it’s a beach getaway, a spring break location of Asia. We were working with the architects for this project and started off with a design that was a little crazier then where we ended up. It initially looked a little bit like Blade Runner—it was pretty far out there.

Because it’s a vertical project on the beach, it was seen of as a vertical resort concept. It’s a rather unique concept—typically, you don’t have a vertical tower on the beach. The Thai design world is actually leading Southeast Asia in terms of being forward-thinking; the hotel has great industrial lighting and product design.

HA+D: Can you describe the overall look and feel of the design and what your inspiration was?LT: We started with a neutral palette—it’s a modern resort. We spent a lot of time looking at sophisticated resorts that have been built and tested and tried throughout Southeast Asia. And that’s a tall order: There are a lot of great resorts, but they are the sprawling villa-type resorts.

By Katie Tandy

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened Hilton Pattaya in Thailand, which sits atop the shopping mecca, Central Festival Phuket. HA+D caught up with Larry Traxler, SVP of global design services for Hilton Worldwide, to discuss the sleek new property, as well as emerging trends in the design field.

Above from left to right:Overlooking Pattaya Beach and the Bay;

Exterior facade; King Deluxe with sea view.▶

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We wanted to be bright and airy with punches of color. We didn’t want to be fighting with Mother Nature. We tried to crate a neutral Zen-type backdrop. The beach and the water are pretty difficult to improve upon.

HA+D: What materials were you drawn to use and why?LT: We’ve got a lot of natural wood–light-colored, bamboo-type finishes, a lot of light-colored natural fabrics like linens. Actually, the lobby ceiling is fabric–it picks up on the ripples of the sand. There is an illusion of a wind or a breeze, which is mirrored in the carpet below as well. A lot of the light fixtures pick up on the organic fluid feel of sand, wood and rock, too.

You’ll see a lot of resorts overt use of Thai patterns and themes—red and ornate brocade drawing from their temple design. We are trying to stay away from that and here we were.

HA+D: What sort of elements did you bring into the guest rooms?LT: For the FF&E, we’re playing up modern clean lines more associated with an Italian minimalist kind of design. Texture is a theme that keeps coming back—woven materials like reed and natural materials, which don’t always find themselves in a hotel.

We also played up the idea of breaking down the barriers between the bathroom and bedroom to make it feel like one open space. There is a glass wall between the bedroom and bathroom with shared daylight coming from the outside into the bathroom space—that has been prevalent in Asia for a long time now. Some of the terraces have an outdoor Jacuzzi or bathtub; it’s a pretty strong statement.

HA+D: How did you program and design the public areas, such as the restaurant, bar and lounge?LT: Drift spills out onto a terrace with glowing orbs in the water with the illusion of an infinity edge. The floating walkways take you out to these pods where people can lounge and have a drink. It’s a marriage of natural and manmade elements; it’s reminiscent of an Asian garden.

As for the restaurant Edge, it was driven by our F&B team based in Singapore, tying a food concept to the architecture and design—something that is very localized. The design ties in with the rest of the space, with the illusion of the wind and curves in the ceiling.

The lighting fixtures are hand-blown glass orbs with artisan-made cages around them, replaying back to the idea of the shrimp traps. Here, they catch seafood the old fashioned way with crate reed traps. The lighting used to be fluorescent, but now we’ve made a complete flip to LED. Once it becomes digital you can dim it easily or if we need to, we can change the color of that light.

The seating creates something casual and comfortable yet sophisticated, relating back to some of the Fendi Italian design where you see two pieces of leather come together with an unfinished edge. It marries European elements with a Thai-Asian sensibility of materials. Edge also has wood-wrapped columns and translucent fabric around the edge of the space. We like to play with people’s perception of space and depth.

HA+D: What challenges were you faced with when designing this property?LT: The lobby design is a higher level of complexity than normal. The location of the elevators was not necessarily where we would like them to be, but they work. When people arrive you like to capture them immediately and let them know why they are there. We draw people through the lobby to the view. Obviously the idea of a resort in the sky is difficult because you are fighting—it’s manmade vs. nature. So we had to overly focus on those ideas that are essential to a resort—the water and beach had to be overplayed.

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Below from top to bottom:King Grand Ocean Suite; The lobby.

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HA+D: What are some upcoming design trends for hotels?LT: It’s interesting. There has been a very focused, one-way exchange of design ideas, where Asia has led the rest of the world because there was a lot more money to invest in properties and the type of developers that were interested in pushing the envelope all the time. But there has been a dynamic shift. Five-star urban properties were always a little stuffy—they never really had a lifestyle hotel like what we’ve been doing for many years here in the U.S. Boutique hotels have had a 10- or 15-year running length here in the States, and now Asia is also thinking on a smaller scale.

Availability of materials around the world has also revolutionized our design approach. You can get products just about everywhere in the world. About 10 years ago we just didn’t have access to it. The amount of different types of materials available grows exponentially. It forces you to discipline yourself.

From top to bottom:Drift; Edge restaurant.

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