HOTEL BALZAC
Editorial
23 Jul 2012
Angelo Cappellini, historic Italian manufacturer of classic furniture, has recently completed a series of prestigious made-to-measure furnishings for the luxurious Hotel Balzac in Paris, France. Angelo Cappellini, a leader in the sector of classic furniture design, demonstrates their great capacity to transform the needs and desires of their clients into effective personalized
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citizenM HOTEL, BANKSIDE LONDON
Concrete Architectural Associates
17 Jul 2012
citizenM London Bankside, designed by Concrete Architectural Associates, will be the fourth hotel to open in the citizenM Hotels family, and offers mobile citizens of the world affordable luxury in the heart of the city. The concept of the hotel is to cut out all hidden costs and remove all unnecessary items, in order to provide its guests a luxury feel for a budget price. The
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THE HARBOUR ROCKS HOTEL
SJB Architects
01 Jun 2012
Sydney design studio SJB Interiors have navigated the minefield of restrictions and regulations imposed by heritage status to restore one of Sydney's architectural gems to its original glory. The Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney's The Rocks is now an intimate boutique hotel unlike any other in Sydney thanks to a multimillion-dollar refurbishment that was completed this month. Built by
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BEAU MCCLELLAN DESIGN AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
Beau McClellan Design
16 May 2012
Visitors to the Farmiloe Building on St John Street, one of Clerkenwell Design Week's key destinations, will see Eclipse take centre stage, having secured a prime location at the event. The Farmiloe Building will provide the perfect backdrop to suspend a dramatic chandelier 6 metres long from the building's roof. The installation will comprise of differently sized Eclipse pendants. Each pendant
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Armani Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Wilson Associates
01 May 2012
Armani Hotel Dubai is the world's first hotel designed and developed by Giorgio Armani. Located inside the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, the hotel is the realisation of the designer's long-held dream to bring his sophisticated style to life in the most complete way and through the "Stay with Armani" philosophy. Renowned international interior architectural design firm, Wilson
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Deloitte University, Texas, USA
Looney & Associates
30 Apr 2012
Deloitte's new sustainable retreat centre proves fertile ground for nurturing leaders. This 700,000-sq ft corporate retreat centre was designed to rest gently on the landscape. Nestled into the rolling terrain of a former cattle ranch, the 107-acre facility features a host of sustainable features designed to minimise its carbon footprint from locally-sourced materials to day lighting systems;
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Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm, Sweden
Koncept Stockholm AB
27 Apr 2012
In designing the newly opened Scandic Grand Central the architects at Koncept Stockholm have created a love affair between the grand Vienna-style city palace and the street life of Stockholm. Already widely popular, the hotel has been fully booked since the opening day in October 2011. ‘The urban theatre’ is the storyline that inspired the design, says Ann Marie Ekroth from Koncept.
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PORTAGO URBAN
ILMIODESIGN
25 Apr 2012
In the centre of Granada, in the characteristic district of Realejo, ILMIODESIGN came across a hotel with a unique style: PORTAGO URBAN, the second one of the Global Suites chain. Located in an ancient building, previously a hotel before being reorganized in 2011. The hotel is divided in such a way: ground floor, with common areas such as reception, coffee bar and breakfast room; three floors,
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CABOCHON HOTEL
Eugene Yeh
23 Apr 2012
Cabochon is acharming boutique hotel located in the heart of Bangkok's Sukhumvitdistrict. Like its namesake, Cabochon is a polished gem that has been shaped and moulded to create an opulent eight-bedroom hotel that is unique to Bangkok. The elegant interiors offer a taste of colonial décor creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere and a true home-away-from-home. The intimate
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GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL
DESIGN HOTELS
19 Apr 2012
With one-of-a-kind furnishings, paintings and sculptures created by Julian Schnabel, the Gramercy Park Hotel is more than a unique luxury property, it's a work of art. Set in one of the most coveted areas of Manhattan and bordering on New York City's only private park, the legendary hotel has, for almost nine decades, opened its doors to the world's most creative spirits.
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45 PARK LANE HOTEL
Paul Davis & Partners
05 Apr 2012
Paul Davis + Partners have worked in collaboration with the Office of Thierry Despont, producing exciting and iconic results at this new Mayfair landmark. Working closely with Schwinghammer Lighting Designers and Spanlite Lighting Consultants, the team have confronted the dilemmas of turning a typical 1960's building into a luxury international hotel for the 21st Century. The proposed
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NOVI SPA HOTELS & RESORT
Skira Ltd.
31 Mar 2012
Lighting concept inspired by the colors of the Adriatic Sea and Mediterranean fig leaves using natural elements and futuristic lighting solutions for this luxurious Spa Luxurious hospitality complex includes a central building with reception, hotel, spa centre and villas resort. Lighting project represented a major design challenge because of complexity and diversity of spaces that needed to be
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MONTE CARLO BEACH CLUB
LWDesign Group
14 Mar 2012
The concept adopts a contemporary interplay of form and tactile experience and is inspired by white sands and azure waters and beach blond fibres. The simple and elegant design alongside the use of the natural materials and a neutral colour palette throughout brings to mind nature, beach and serenity. A seamless flow between the exterior and the interior spaces creates harmony between
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WAN INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2011
Editorial
05 Mar 2012
We are delighted to announce that the winners of the 2011 Interior Design Awards have been announced! The accomplished jury included; Nico Yainnikkou, Creative Director at Y2DC; Lee Hallman, Head of Candy & Candy Design; Daniel Herriott, Associate & Interior Designer, HOK; Wayne Hemmingway, Cathy Strongman, Freelance Journalist; Fiona
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CITADINES PRESTIGE
The Ascott Limited
28 Feb 2012
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has announced that its Trafalgar Square property will be upgraded to a Citadines Prestige category by March 2012. The Apart'hotel is the third Ascott property in London to be transformed in the last two years. The investment of more than £6 million represents a complete redesign and
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BOURRASQUE
Paul Cocksedge Studio
13 Feb 2012
A ream of paper scatters in a gust of wind, soaring high into the black winter night, every sheet glowing bright, against a backdrop of the most exquisite 17th century architecture. The site is the grand courtyard of Lyon's Hotel de Ville, and the occasion is the city's annual Festival of Light, a winter tradition drawing thousands of visitors to its festive attractions. In his installation
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25HOURS HOTEL
DESIGN HOTELS
13 Feb 2012
When dreaming up the HafenCity project, 25hours CEO Christoph Hoffmann explains, "We didn't want to involve an interior architect, who creates too mathematically, too structurally, who creates rooms but not an atmosphere. Instead, we brought a team of creative minds together that comes from, and truly understands Hamburg." Responsible for 25hours HafenCity's interior design concept is the
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WHISKY MIST
A.C. Special Projects Ltd.
03 Feb 2012
A.C. Special Projects Ltd (ACSP) has supplied specialist LED and effects lighting, plus a custom integrated control system, to Whisky Mist Beirut - one of the region's hottest and most exclusive new venues, located in the luxurious InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut hotel. For ACSP, the project included the delivery of over 100 square metres of Chroma-Q Color WebTM 250 LED panels, Chroma-Q LED
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W HOTEL
Concrete
31 Jan 2012
SHOWSTOPPERS W Hotel entry & Welcome area: a 280+350pcs disco ball-cloud that creates a transition from hectic London street life to the W Lounge.W Lounge: 12m wide x 6m high Union Jack cabinet.W Lounge bar: a social landscape made out of one chesterfield couch for guests to live, meet, mingle and flirt on.WYLD bar: disco ball with a diameter of 3 metres.W Guest rooms: dressing desk: huge
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BANGALORE SHERATON
DiLeonardo International
19 Jan 2012
Experience Glamour of Haute Couture at the Bangalore Sheraton. Concept Statement With the rise of its IT industry and its influence in the global economy, Bangalore is not only a major international city but a very connected city. This plus it's flourishing fashion industry, which adds another layer to the meaning of being connected, have lead us to our driving inspiration for the interior
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