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Smarter In-Room TVs
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MAY 2013: VOLUME 3 Issue 1
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CONTENTS
Case Notes
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Travelle at The Langham, Chicago
David Rockwells modern touch still stays true to
Mies van der Rohes original classic design
8
Prince de Galles, Paris
After a two-year renovation, the hotel opens
under the design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon
10
Four Seasons Guangzhou
HBA challenges the perception of luxury as being
bound up in traditional, classic design
12
NYLO New York City
Stonehill & Taylors design on Manhattans UWS
is a nod to the Roaring 20s and the Jazz age
16
Intercontinental Danang Sun
Peninsula Resort
Bill Bensleys design brief was a simple one:
Create the most beautiful resort in Asia
18
The Jade Hotel
Andres Escobars Greenwich Village boutique
design is a throwback to a bygone era
Design Features
20
The Makeover
Country Inns & Suites new design allows
flexibility to bring the brand to new markets
28
Renovations
A deep look at three redesigns that show what
goes on from start to finishand in between
Departments
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Editors Note
Passing the design torch up and onward
24
Design Survey
The top design firms of 2013 are presented
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Just Tech
As travelers get more demanding, in-room TVs
keep up with their needs with smarter design
38
Product Showcase
Indoor seating
39
Product Showcase
Outdoor seating
40
HOTEC Design Product Showcase
A look at some of the supplier products to be
present at the 2013 show in Tucson, Arizona
46
Product Resource Guide
A handy guide to this issues suppliers
48
Meet+Greet
Images from HOTEC Operations & Technology
Front cover image:
Four Seasons Guangzhou
Photography by: Will Pryce
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Passing the
Torch Onward
DESIGN IS ALWAYS CHANGING. Thats a given. But a constant is good
no greatdesign. Take the new Langham, Chicago, featured as one of our
case notes beginning on page 6. We delve into what The Rockwell Group
did with the hotels Travelle restaurant, bar and lounge area.
David Rockwell and his team did a remarkable job of putting their own
unique spin on the space, but they had inspiration. Formidable inspiration,
at that. The Langham, Chicago was built out and designed within the citys
IBM Building, a landmark property that was originally constructed by one
of historys true architectural masters, Mies van der Rohe, who has helped
shape cityscapes in some of the worlds most important cities.
Situated on the hotels second foor, the restaurant is careful to
incorporate the original lines of Mies. Since it is located in the former
IBM Building, which was one of Mies last executed designs, we wanted
to re-envision mid-century modern, David Rockwell said. And that is the
beauty of design: it is most always unique, but draws also from the past.
Where else do we take our cues?
The same can be said for the Prince de Galles in Paris. After the hotel
closed for a two-year, massive renovation (part of a more than $200-million
investment by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and its owners to
restore some of its most iconic European hotels under the Luxury Collection
label), the hotel reopened this month.
Pierre-Yves Rochon and Bruno Borrione put their imprint on the hotel,
which originally opened in 1929, with the renovationthis after it was frst
conceived by Andr Arfvidson. Its style was inspired by the Decorative Arts
exhibition of 1925 with a classical yet modern frontage and a mosaic patio.
Arfvidson, who worked on one of the Champs-Elyses galleries, belonged
to the movement of intermediary architects who announced the period
known as the Modern Movement.
Rochon told us that the concept was, The
reinterpretation of the art deco style. What goes
around certainly comes back around.
Then there is The Jade Hotel, one of
Manhattans newest boutique hotels. Located in
Greenwich Village, this hotel is all about feeling
old, said its principal designer, Andres Escobar.
We didnt want to make it feel like it was brand
new, Escobar said. Rather, like it had been
there all along. Feeling a theme here?
Todays hotel designand you see it in
restaurants and bars, toois looking back at
bygone eras for clues, suggestionsa blueprint
for which to riff off. And its working. Developers
arent just looking for glitz and wow anymore;
they want to deliver something almost nameless,
something intangible, but something every guest
feels once they walk through the door. And the
feeling is not feeting. Guests or those just passing
through for a quick spin, leave knowing theyve
encountered something they havent necessarily
encountered before. And thats what great design
means. Whether its old or new.
HotelManagement.net
David Eisen
Managing Editor
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CASE NOTES
Travelle at
The Langham, Chicago
WITH ONLY TWO CURRENT HOTELS in the U.S., the July opening of The
Langham, Chicago, in whats known locally as the IBM Building should
be enough to elicit oohs and aahs. That it will be the frst hotel to reside
in a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed building is taking it to a whole
new level.
This is because Mies is widely regarded as one of the pioneering
masters of modern architecture, joining the likes of Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto
and Frank Lloyd Wright. His works go from residential (the glass-walled
Farnsworth House) to commercial (New York Citys Seagram Building).
Now a 316-room hotel will go into the first 12 floors of what was
his original 52-story skyscraper, which overlooks the Chicago River. As
important as Mies was to the advancement of architecture, David Rockwell
of The Rockwell Group is doing the same for interior design.
His stamp on the new Langham, Chicago, will come by way of
food and beverage, responsible for the hotels restaurant and bar, Travelle.
Located on the hotels second foor, the restaurant is careful to incorporate
the original lines of Mies. The wood and metal fnishes pay tribute to the
architects industrial-age aesthetic, while a central digital art installation and
foor-to-ceiling windows convey a more contemporary elegance.
While Travelle is certainly The Langham, Chicagos, signature
restaurant, The Rockwell Groups charge was to create a restaurant that
could easily stand alone from the hotel. Our program brief was to create
a hotel restaurant that has enough presence to seem like an independent
dining destination, Rockwell said.
Since the restaurant is located in the former IBM Building, which
was one of Mies last executed designs, we wanted to re-envision
mid-century modern. We were also inspired by the romance and optimism
of the early Digital Age.
The L-shaped space is contained within 5,000 square feet and retains
the sense of a free plan using foating design features.
Where Rockwell really put his touch on the space is the bar area, which
absolutely doesnt follow any pre-conceived notion of what a bar should
look and feel like. The bar area allowed us to experiment with the concept
of transformation, Rockwell said. Rather than placing a bar against a wall,
we created a deconstructed square by splitting the bar into four separate,
By David Eisen
Name of Project: Travelle at The Langham, Chicago Interior Designer: The
Rockwell Group Architect: Goettsch Partners Owner: Pacifc Chicago LLC/Great
Eagle Holdings Purchasing Company: Champion Global Services General
Contractor: Lend Lease Lighting Consultant: Brian Orter Kitchen Consultant:
Ken Schimpfs KDS Consulting & Design, Inc. Carpet: Sacco Carpets, Dolma Rugs
Hardwood: Siberian Wood Floors Wallcoverings: Studio E Tile/Mosaic: Heath
Ceramics, Daltile Millwork/Casegoods: Parenti & Rafaelli, Themeing Solutions
Upholstery: Quality and Co. Drapery: Opuzen
sculpted volumes arranged in a pinwheel plan. This confguration eliminates
the back liquor wall, so that the restaurant can use the bar as a breakfast or
coffee area during the day.
In addition, Rockwell designed two bar carts to be used to serve
drinks to guests in the lounge at night and serve as storage for the liquor
bottles during the day. The carts are reminiscent of what you might expect
in an old-time lounge.
Lighting plays a large role due to the hotels open-foor plan and is
used to create several distinct moods for the space. Large custom swing
arm fxtures and soft refected light in the main dining create a sense of
intimacy and evoke a clean mid-century modern feel. Cast bronze, overhead
pendants in the bar create a warm glow in this area as well as a strong
visual presence on the street below. In the lounge area, spot lighting and
refective surfaces of the large sculptural feature wall creates a sense of
theater and visual richness.
The most focal point of the restaurant is the entry. We felt that
the restaurants entrance should be the frst strong visual experience to
clearly distinguish it from the lobby, Rockwell said. We designed a pair of
statuary bronze sliding screens that are 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide and
weigh a total of 1,100 pounds. They form a layered, changeable pattern
as they slide. Using the history of IBM and Mies language of elemental
materials and geometry as a launching point, we created a pattern that is
an elegant, abstracted interpretation of digital chip design.
Since the space is prominent for its large expanses of glass, Rockwell
was sensitive to acoustics. Our extensive use of bronze and stone was
countered by white oak foors and wall paneling, large areas of custom
carpet and a mix of leather and fabric upholstery to achieve an intimate yet
lively atmosphere, he said.
By far, the most captivating design element is the 30-foot long
feature wall in the lounge that is inspired by digital art from the 1960s and
aided by script-based computer modeling programs. The feature wall is a
composition of 874 bent, V-shaped plates made from Macassar ebony and
chrome-dipped metal. Each element is positioned at a slightly different
angle to create a subtle, transformative pattern that captures the refective
complexity of the cityand riverscape, Rockwell said.
Opposite from top to bottom:
Exterior shell;
Hotel lobby;
Pavilion.
Here clockwise from top left:
Lounge view;
Infinity Suite salon;
Travelle dining room;
Swimming pool.
Photography: The Langham, Chicago
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CASE NOTES
Prince de Galles, Paris
SHUTTING A HOTEL DOWN for two years is a
bold move. Thats 730 days of lost revenue. But
when you are one of the preeminent hotels in
Paris, in one of the most desirable locations,
money isnt always an issue.
Pri nce de Gal l es, whi ch was ori gi nal l y
built in 1929 by Andr Arfvidson, in the Art-Deco
design of the day, will reopen this month after
a head-to-toe renovation by Pierre-Yves Rochon
(rooms and public spaces) and Bruno Borrione
(restaurant and bar). The makeover is part of
part of a more than $200-million investment
by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and
its owners to restore some of its most iconic
European hotels under the Luxury Collection
label. These include Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville,
Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian and the
Gritti Palace in Venice.
By David Eisen
Name of Project: Prince de Galles Owner: Moussalam family Operator: Starwood
Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Interior designer (rooms and public spaces):
Pierre-Yves Rochon Interior designer (restaurant and bar): Bruno Borrione
Architecture: Ertim Purchasing: Argenta Projects GC: Bouygues Landscape:
Manire Interior fit-out: Balas Lighting consultant: Douet Lighting: Andromeda,
Delisle, Bronze dArt francais, Targetti Poulsen, Porta Romana, Artemis Design
Acoustics: Peutz Carpeting: Tai Pin, Brintons, Codimat Hardwood: Duriez
Wallcoverings: Vescom, Cole and Sons, Majilite, Osborne & Little, J Josephson,
Sanderson Tile/Mosaic: Sicis Millwork/Casegoods: Les ateliers du marais
Task chairs/Desks: Usine Bureau Door locks: VingCard Elsafe
The last renovation of the hotel was in the mid-90s, so, according
to Rochon, it was important to renovate to be on par with the local
Parisian market. That said, Rochon promises that the hotel will be like
none other in Paris. It will take its cues from the original Art-Deco design
of Arfvidson.
No hotel in Paris is decorated in this style, Rochon said of the 1930s
architectural design that the hotels rebirth takes. From an aesthetical,
historical and marketing point of view, it became obvious that this was the
driving design theme to take.
There is a lot of heritage, said the hotels GM, Simon Rusconi.
What we did with this renovation was we restored it to its original heritage
of Art-Deco deco design. We moved from classical design back to Art
Deco. We know its going to set up a new benchmark for luxury hotels.
That heritage Rusconi alludes to was the driving force in the
redesignthe way in which to rediscover the hotels original identity.
It was the guiding direction, said Rochon. He was able to do this by
re-introducing such touches as mosaics in all bathrooms. Another main
idea in the lobby was to go back to the origins by using metalwork on the
elevators facades, he added.
In order to achieve the Art Deco feel, Rochon used materials and
fabrics typical of that time period (think Makassar ebony and Saint Laurent
marble). We paid extra attention to the simplest details of the interior design
in order to be faithful to the true Art Deco architectural spirit, Rochon said.
Top from left to right:
Guestroom bathroom;
Art Deco Deluxe Guest Room.
Below from left to right:
Macassar Suite living room;
Interior garden, Le Patio.
Photography: Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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The hotel actually reduced capacity, paring
its guestroom count in order to add more suite
accommodations. And although the hotel harks
back to another era, Rusconi made sure that all
rooms had the technology of today. Its all the
latest, he said. Youre going to come with your
iPod or your smart phone; all the technology is
there. And its so important now. Its almost as
important to me as the room design.
So was lighting, which helped to reinforce
the design concept. Beautifully lit rooms and
public areas help to shape the general atmosphere
of the hotel, Rochon said. We pay extra attention
in our selections by using punctuated directional
lighting at art, beautifully color silk shades and a
careful selection of table lamps.
Instances of bespoke furniture also dot
the hotel. Guestroom desks were especially
designed for the Prince de Galles and are a
good example of the simplicity of uncluttered
linesa mix between the 30s and contemporary
style, Rochon said.
A pair of tall cabinets in the one-bedroom
suites is also signifcant of the furniture style.
Once the cabinet doors open, the guest can
access the mini-bar on one side, and a writing
desk opposite.
The overall color scheme of the hotel is
brown and beige with pops of orange celadon,
blue and purple, which make the rooms come
alive, Rochon said.
CASE NOTES
Four Seasons
Guangzhou
COMPETITION TENDS TO BRING OUT the best in people and allows them
to show their best work. The competition to design the Four Seasons
Guangzhou in China proved just that. The winner: HBA. It was because we
were able to beautifully communicate a visual presentation that upholds
the integrity of the Four Seasons brand coupled with innovative design and
sensitivity to location, said Ian Carr, CEO of HBA in Singapore.
The hotel occupi es the top thi rd of the 103-stor y Guangzhou
International Finance Center, which looms over the Pearl River. The
project is architecturally distinct for its triangular tower, diagonal lattice,
and soaring, 30-foor-high atrium. HBAs interior design concept looked to
push the boundaries of design and challenge perceptions of the classic
hotel interior.
Our objective was to create a space that is instantly recognizable
as belonging among the roster of elite properties around the world and
to challenge the perception of luxury as being bound up in traditional,
classic design, Carr said. We think the hotel gracefully bridges the
gap between the brands ultra-luxury standards and the avant-garde
architecture of the building. HBAs design creates a space that is
sumptuous and soaring in scope.
In a location so high up in the sky, HBA looked to give the hotel a true
feeling of loftiness and fight. The minimalist interior creates an ethereal
experience, as if one were among the clouds, foating within a delicate and
brilliantly lit diamond, Carr said.
Carr said the most daring feature of the property is the internal
atrium, which begins at the Sky Lobby on the 70th foor. Guests look up
to see 35 foors of tapering, diagonal glass, running to the very top of the
building, Carr said. Gradually narrowing from the wide expanse of the
sky lobbys footprint, the faceted, fractal design and the structural diagrids
create interesting refractions and refective surfaces, which informed
faceted crystal themes used throughout.
For instance, the shape of the IFC tower infuenced the design of the
lobby furniture, which carries forward the characteristic rounding of sharp
angles. And, as Carr said, The grand staircase unites the crisp jewel-like
facets of the atrium with the softer, organic shapes of the lobby. In the
beguiling shape of a double helix, the twin staircases rise and braid around
each other as if on a column of air.
By David Eisen
Name of Project: Four Seasons Guangzhou Interior Designer: HBA Architect:
Wilkinson Eyre Owner: Guangzhou YueXiu City Construction International Finance
Center Co., Ltd. Operator: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Carpeting: Tailing
Carpets and ICE International Lighting: Light Directions Ltd, Hong Kong Art:
Canvas Art Consultants Artwork/Photography: Matthew Harding, Clare Belfrage,
Richard Hutton, Jeremy Newman and Allison Ciancibelli, Yun HeeToh, Yang Don
Dong, Lee Man Seng
A key challenge for HBA was to match
interiors with the complex structural columns
featured in all public spaces and the hotels
104 guestrooms and suites. Each boasts a
unique floorplan as a result, with the building
narrowing as it rises and columns intersecting
at different points. The only constants in HBAs
guestroom interiors are the bathrooms and
beds, positioned to offer views of the Pearl
River Delta and cityscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass
windows additionally encourage guests to look
right down, said Carr.
The overriding objective was to try and
create a harmony between the interior design
and architecture, because this building was so
extreme, daring and bold, Carr said, alluding to
many comments from people who applauded
HBA on their ability to do just that.
We had to ask ourselves how to humanize
it to a degree, certainly in the more intimate
public spaces, corridors and guestrooms, but also
how to express grandeur, impact and futuristic
imagination from certain vantage points, Carr
said. We had to pick our moments of when
to go for the knock-out shots, but also when
to make it more relaxed and serene, allowing
guests time to focus on themselves rather than
their environment.
Carr said one of the biggest highlights of
the hotel is the series of massive screenseach
nearly half a soccer feld in scalewhich crawl
up the height of the lobby. The patterns for the
screens take their inspiration from rice felds
in spring, playfully capturing the frst shoots of
the season. As the screens progress higher into
the hotel, they refect the maturing rice plant,
the harvest of the rice plant and the security of
having grains safely stored for the winter.
Summer, fal l and wi nter conti nue up
through the atrium with seasonally themed works
by artists Han Ying Ling and Wu Xiao Xun.
Hotel reception;
First-floor arrival.
Here clockwise from top:
Presidential Suite;
Spa pool;
Tian Bar;
Corridor of Yu Yue Heen restaurant.
Photography: Will Pryce
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CASE NOTES
NYLO New York City
NYLO HOTELS HAS LONG BEEN KNOWN as the hip boutique brand with
a small footprint. But now they are starting to fll it in, and have added a
gateway city to the fold. NYLO New York City will open up on the citys
Upper West Side with a nod to the Roaring 20s and the Jazz Age, as
evidenced by the Stonehill & Taylors design.
We were inspired by the Jazz era in New York City, especially in
the immediate neighborhood, said Michael Suomi, principal, design and
marketing director at Stonehill & Taylor. We did a lot of research into the
Prohibition-era clubs in the area and designed the space to create a similarly
intimate, elegant and vibrant atmosphere. At the same time, we aimed to
make it comfortable and accessible.
The hotels 285 guestrooms will feature a warm palette of grays, blues
and other natural tones paired with pops of vibrant color from accents such
as hanging lamps and metal doors on storage cabinets and nightstands.
The lobby will be a focal point. Part of our goal with the lobby design
was to create a series of spaces within a larger space, said Suomi. We
offer guests different levels of intimacy that range from being highly social
and in the middle of things to being very private, with many different
opportunities for intimacy. The lobby is meant to become a living room of
sorts for residents of the neighborhood, with various types of activities
happening 24 hours a day.
We incorporated materialsmainly curtains and upholsteryto
make the lobby an active and fun area with good acoustics. The curtains not
only provide acoustical benefts, they also help break the space into smaller
event spaces. For example, the library or piano area can be curtained off if
need be for special events.
The reception area was inspired by apothecaries, highlighted by
shelving, artifacts and other reminiscent elements. A reception desk made
of red lacquer brings to mind a chest of drawers that pharmacies at the time
used to store materials. The lobby elevator also harks back to the 1920s and
Top to bottom:
Lobby area;
Suite living room;
Guestroom bedroom.
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is a focus for guests upon entering the lobby area.
This being a conversion projectNYLOs secondthere were
some hurdles. Because the entrance, reception and the elevators are
on opposite sides of the lobby, we had to create a very clear circulation
street through the space, Suomi said. Secondly, our design steps down
toward the sidewalk to give a view onto the vibrant scene of the bar and the
restaurant. We also utilized that idea to create a multi-level bar.
There were also some pleasant twists. We discovered a long hidden
freplace and ceiling pattern in another part of the building from one of the
original apartments, Suomi said. We salvaged the freplace and relocated
it to the library lounge, which will also feature the original ceiling pattern
that we recreated.
Li ghti ng al so pl ayed a key rol e. We used a mi x of i ndustri al
contemporary and historic lighting elements that are evocative of different
eras within our conceptthe 1920s and the citys timeless industrial look
of today, Suomi said.
As with NYLOs four other hotels, artwork plays a large role. The
original artwork used throughout the lobby was created by local artists
selected in a competition that NYLO organized, Suomi said.
With color, Stonehill & Taylor, again, looked back to history. We
worked with colors and textures prevalent in the 20s and 30s in the
interiors and on the streets, Suomi said. For example, the design frm used
a certain warm yellow that was a popular color in 1920s ladies fashion
as an accent color throughout the lobby. We are also re-exposing some
original brick that is beautiful and really ties in nicely with the NYLO brand,
Suomi said.
Top to bottom:
Guestroom;
Guest bathroom;
Deluxe room.
Photography: NYLO Hotels
3
CASE NOTES
InterContinental
Danang Sun
Peninsula Resort
ONE OF THE HOTTER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS has a hot new
hotel to match. The 197-room InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula
Resort in Vietnam opened last June under the careful design eye of Bill
Bensley of Bensley Design Studios. And what was the design brief? Quite
simple, Bensley said. To make the most beautiful resort in Asia. Naturally.
His frst step was the rooms, followed by public spaces. The prime
objective being that each room has fantastic ocean views, Bensley said.
Second, was to plan the public spaces in all corners of the resort so as to
preserve forever much of the natural forest and to allow guests to be able to
fully appreciate this gorgeous site Mother Nature had given us.
In doing so, Bensley and his team wanted to make sure that the
resorts design blended flawlessly with the surrounding environment.
We achieved a resort that is 100 percent Vietnamese but with a bit of a
By David Eisen
Name of Project: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Architect/
Designer: Bensley Design Studios Operator: InterContinental Hotels Group
Furniture Contractor: AA Corporation Lighting: Dazzle Lighting Design
cheek, Bensley said. Many details in the resort make it very interesting
for guests to stay or simply walk around the resort and be amazed by the
local culture.
The resort is perched on the hills of Vietnams Son Tra Peninsula
with each room, villa or suite looking out on the East Sea. Interiors feature
splashes of color amongst a black and white palette. These are the colors
of a Vietnamese temple, of yin and yang, Bensley said.
All accommodations are equipped with bathroom amenities including
separate bathtub, rainforest shower and couples vanity sinks. Tech touches
include fat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations.
The resort was truly a passion of Bensleys down to every detail. In
fact, his frm designed every stick of furniture. Moreover, in order to stay
true to the land and community, Bensley used only Vietnamese materials
crafted by Vietnamese. This is our commitment to the local craftsmen,
and also we want to ensure the authenticity of the whole resort, he said.
The resort also has an array of dining outlets, including La Maison
1888, styled to resemble a French mansion. There is also Citron, on the
resorts upper level, which is noticeable for its intense pops of citrus colors.
If Bensley has his way, guests will leave the resort knowing they
had an authentic Vietnamese experience. The idea that everything,
from the site planning to the uniforms to the music playing, had one
objective in mind: to push the Vietnamese vernacular design into a fresh
new state of being.
Photography: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
3
Clockwise from opposite top left:
Resort exterior;
Entrance;
Penthouse;
Classic King guestroom;
Citron lounge;
Royal Residence swimming pool.
CASE NOTES
The Jade Hotel
A NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL opening up in New
York tends to create a good amount of buzz.
The anticipation is infated when the hotel is an
independent located in Greenwich Village. Say
hello to The Jade Hotel.
According to the hotels interior designer,
Andres Escobar of Andres Escobar & Associates,
the plan from the outset was to design the hotel
in a fashion that made it seem like it had been
there for years. We didnt want to make it feel
like it was brand new, Escobar said. Rather, like
it had been there all along. We wanted it to feel
of the Old World and be relevant to its locale.
William Obeid, president and CEO of
Gemini Real Estate Advisors, the owner of
the hotel , added, We sought to create a
neighborhood boutique hotel that was of
the Greenwi ch Vi l l age fabri c. That meant
capturing the history, charm and magic of the
Village. As part of that vision, we wanted to
create a hotel that harmonized with the local
surroundings, contributing to the artistic and
vibrant life of the area.
This idea was not lost on the hotels
principal architect, Gene Kaufman, founder of
Gene Kaufman Architect. The idea was to have
the fnished building look and feel like it had
been part of the Greenwich Village neighborhood
forever, he said. The building is completely
new construction, but we wanted to convey a
sense of a prior life and have the hotel feel rooted
to its place.
The hotel has 113 rooms, but any passerby
would think it was much smaller, due in part to
the exterior faade and entryway. Efficiency
and intimacy went hand in hand in planning
the space, Kaufman said. For example, guests
enter the hotel and immediately are drawn into
By David Eisen
Name of Project: The Jade Hotel Interior Designer:
Andres Escobar of Andres Escobar & Associates
Architect: Gene Kaufman Design Architect: Richard
Cameron Faade Designer: Atelier & Co. Owner:
Gemini Real Estate Advisors
a double-high space and freplace that acts as the focal point on the back
wall. From there, guests walk down a grand staircase into the sunken lobby.
This gives the entry the feeling of an underground club but practically
allowed for the lobby lounge and adjacent restaurant to have high ceilings,
Kaufman said.
The lobby is very communal in nature and is an inviting place for
guests and non-guests to mingle.
This space was initially problematic, Escobar said. He had to convince
the developer to remove a walled room that was right in the entryway in
order to create the double-volume space. The volume was short and
narrow, Escobar said.
Rooms are not largeits New Yorkbut slight space is more than
made up for with effectual Art Deco design inspired by 1920s French Deco
artisan Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Touches include antique phones and
desks.The guestrooms are decorated with rich shades of crimson, blue and
gold and furnished with Makassar ebony and textured hardwood furniture.
Escobar also wanted to make sure that technology was hidden. Flat-
screen TVs are hidden behind sliding panels that open when guests want
to watch TV. Its more like artwork on the wall, Escobar said. We didnt
want tech in your face.
Lighting also plays a huge role. The designer did not want a bright
vibrant atmosphere, again playing off the Old World theme. A W, this is not,
Escobar said, comparing it more to a bed-and-breakfast type atmosphere.
The lobby leads to The Jade Hotels day-to-night restaurant and bar,
Grape & Vine. To get there, guests walk through a low-slung brick hallway
that gives the feeling of walking through someones European estate into
the wine cellar. A bar with dcor reminiscent of the Gilded Age fronts the
speakeasy-style bistro.
The hotel is a collage, noted Kaufman. Details like a Georgian-style
portico, decorative brickwork and a 50-foot-tall copper-clad bay window help
the building harmonize with surrounding pre-war buildings, but because the
hotel is completely new, it offers its guests state-of-the-art facilities.
Check-in area;
Guestroom bed;
Grape and Vine.
Top center from left to right:
Entrance;
Lobby nook;
Library alcove.
Photography: The Jade Hotel
3
THE MAKEOVER
The New Country
Inns & Suites
FOR THE FIRST TIME in the brands 25-year
history, Country Inns & Suites by Carlson has a new
logo, new architecture and new interior design.
In addition to appealing to younger, technology-
focused business travelers, Carlson executives
say the new Generation 4 prototype will allow
developers some fexibility in order to bring the
brand to new, urban markets across the U.S.
Nancy Johnson, EVP of devel opment
in the Americas for Carlson, characterizes the
midscale brands new look as an eclectic design
that takes Country Inns & Suites from Cracker
Barrel to Crate & Barrel.
Top left to right:
Living room;
Veranda area.
Name of Project: Country Inns & Suites Project Client: Carlson Rezidor Hotel
Group Designer: Imagination and Virgile and Stone Celebrity Interior Designer
Consultant: Genevieve Gorder
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Imagination and Virgile and Stone, and endorsed by celebrity interior
designer Genevieve Gorderretains the comfortable feeling of the
previous iteration but updates it with more modern and contemporary
colors, fnishes and materials.
Texture plays a big role in the new interiors, with plush rugs and
soft materials softening up the surfaces, and fnishes like wood and stone
creating earthy touches. Public spaces, the pool area and guestroom
corridors have more natural light and guestrooms have a new timber
headboard.
Scott Meyer, SVP of midscale brands for the Americas for Carlson
Rezidor Hotel Group, said the interior architecture of the Generation 4
prototype has been redesigned to be more operations-friendly. The
new prototype has three guestroom types and many updates, but Meyer
pointed out that the brands signature elements are still there.
In the entry way, guests still arrive at the porte-cochere, he said.
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area has more visual interest with varying seating
types and heights.
Now instead of the front porch exterior
element on former buildings, the new prototype
offers an outdoor gathering space with a fre pit
called the verandah. Also new to the footprint is
what the brand calls the den, an additional public
space located opposite the breakfast room and
designed to call to mind a comfortable home
offce-like environment.
Development
Right now the brand has 480 hotels operating in
North America and India, with growth focused in
the U.S., Canada, Mexico and India. Executives
say the new design and exterior architecture will
make the brand more attractive to developers.
This gives us a product to go to market
with something that really defnes economic
ROIits something we put into the selection of
all the products, Johnson said. Its an opportune
time to develop a product that has translated on
many different fronts, from tertiary markets to
major metropolitan and even gateway markets.
Rollout
The br ands new l ogo al r eady i s i n pl ace,
along with all consumer-facing touchpoints,
including websites.
Aurora Toth, VP of marketing for midscale
brands in the Americas for Carlson, said elements
like key cards, signage and in-room materials will
roll out over time because we want to be green
and cost-effective, she said.
Different elements of the new design
will be visible in hotels beginning this fall and
continuing as hotels move through their scheduled
renovation cycles. Johnson said the overall cost of
renovating to the new look would be in the upper
$75,000s depending on location.
Top to bottom:
King suite;
Den;
Swimming pool.
Photography: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
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DESI GN SURVEY
Footnotes: All revenue and project volume is reported for the 12-month period ending 12/31/2012 unless otherwise noted. NA means not answered or not applicable.
A: Architecture; D: Design; C: Construction; P: Purchasing; Con: Consulting; E: Engineering
2013
Rank
Company name
Website
Contact name
Contact email
Global lodging
project revenue
Completed lodging
projects in 2012
Estimated
lodging projects
in 2013
What best
describes your
company?
1 HBA
www.hba.com
Rene Kaerskov
losangeles@hba.com
$95,153,752 112 120 D
2 Gensler
www.gensler.com
Thomas S. Ito
tom_ito@gensler.com
$65,000,000 145 155 A, D
3 WATG / Wimberly Interiors
www.watg.com
Michael R. Seyle
info@watg.com
$64,620,000 NA NA A, D
4 Wilson Associates
www.wilsonassociates.com
Margaret Shutze
busdev@wilsonassoc.com
$43,500,000 20+ 25+ A, D
5 Level 3 Design Group
www.jslevel3dg.com
Katie Walter
kwlevel3@gmail.com
$38,000,000 32 25 D
6 HFS Concepts 4
www.hfsc4.com
Brent Lynch
blynch@hfsc4.com
$32,000,000 15 20 A, D, C, P
7 Innvision Design
www.innvisiondesign.net
Holly Kappes
hkappes@innvision.net
$30,000,000 50 60 D
8 Therese Virserius Design
www.theresevirseriusdesign.com
Therese Virserius
info@theresevirseriusdesign.com
$25,000,000 4 3 D
9 Leo A Daly
www.leoadaly.com
Pat Miller
pmiller@leoadaly.com
$19,999,621 80 87 A, D
10 Aedas
www.aedas.com
Greg Farrell
greg.farrell@aedas.com
$19,929,200 14 13 A, D
11 RTKL Associates
www.rtkl.com
Todd Lundgren
tlundgren@rtkl.com
$19,824,000 150 150 A, D
12 Hnedak Bobo Group
www.hbginc.com
Dana Ramsey
dramsey@hbginc.com
$15,851,000 3 5 A, D
13 Hospitality Design Consultants
www.hospitalitydesign.biz
Joel Miron
jmiron@hospitalitydesign.biz
$12,550,000 13 18-20 D, P
14 Flick Mars
www.flickmars.com
James Flick
contact@flickmars.com
$12,000,000 9 7 D
15 DiLeonardo
www.dileonardo.com
Josie Desrochers
jdesrochers@dileonardo.com
$11,340,000 NA NA D
16 Rebel Design+Group
www.rebeldesign.com
Douglas DeBoer
douglas@rebeldesign.com
$11,298,977 11 15 A, D
17 BBG-BBGM
www.bbg-bbgm.com
Jane Gertler
jane.gertler@bbg-bbgm.com
$10,155,000 15 25 A, D
18 Perkins Eastman
www.perkinseastman.com
Shawn Basler
s.basler@perkinseastman.com
$10,120,000 7 10 A
19 The Gettys Group
www.gettys.com
Roger G. Hill
info@gettys.com
$10,100,000 100 125 D, C, P
20 Stonehill & Taylor Architects
www.stonehilltaylor.com
Emily Dangelmaier
edangelmaier@stonehilltaylor.com
$9,993,373 20 24 A, D
21 KNA Design
www.knadesign.com
Julia Grant
julia@knadesign.com
$8,200,000 6 6 D
22 tvsdesign
www.tvsdesign.com
Ron Crawford
rcrawford@tvsdesign.com
$7,335,530 NA NA D
2013
Rank
Company name
Website
Contact name
Contact email
Global lodging
project revenue
Completed lodging
projects in 2012
Estimated
lodging projects
in 2013
What best
describes your
company?
23 FRCH Design Worldwide
www.frch.com
Jim Stapleton
jstapleton@frch.com
$7,000,000 167 117 A, D
24 Jonathan Nehmer + Associates
www.nehmer.com
Scott P. Rosenberg
srosenberg@nehmer.com
$6,500,000 50 60 A
25 Cuningham Group Architecture
www.cuningham.com
Michele Espeland
mespeland@cuningham.com
$6,000,000 3 3-5 A, D
25 ForrestPerkins
www.forrestperkins.com
Deborah Lloyd Forrest
dforrest@forrestperkins.com
$6,000,000 8 14 A, D
26 SB Architects
www.sb-architects.com
Scott A. Lee
contactsf@sb-architects.com
$5,945,697 4 4 A
27 Looney & Associates
www.looney-associates.com
David Rogers
davidr@looney-associates.com
$5,500,000 19 16 A, D
27 OZ Architecture
www.ozarch.com
Rebecca Stone
bstone@ozarch.com
$5,500,000 6 12 A
28 Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart,
Stewart & Associates, Inc.
www.srssa.com
Gil Garrison
ggarrison@srssa.com
$5,483,292 7 6 A
29 DLR Group
www.dlrgroup.com
Corey Wieseman
cwieseman@dlrgroup.com
$5,000,000 3 8 A, D, E
30 PFVS Architecture
www.pfvs.com
Greg Portman
gportman@pfvs.com
$4,695,656 3 5 A, D
31 JOI-Design
www.joi-design.com
Peter Joehnk
joehnk@joi-design.com
$4,600,000 19 20 D
32 Adache Group Architects
www.adache.com
Sunshine Scharf
sscharf@adache.com
$4,500,000 4 6 A, D
32 SFA Design
www.sfadesign.com
Ashley Read
aread@sfadesign.com
$4,500,000 5 7 D
33 Joseph Wong Design Associates
www.jwdainc.com
Joseph Wong
info@jwdainc.com
$3,900,000 25 24 A, D
34 Goettsch Partners
www.gpchicago.com
Matthew C. Larson
mlarson@gpchicago.com
$3,690,000 1 3 A, D
35 Prochaska & Associates
www.prochaska.us and www.
prochaskaand associates.com
Donald F. Prochaska
mail@prochaska.us
$3,427,230 6 7 A, D
36 John T. Campo & Associates
www.jtcampo.com
John T. Campo Jr.
jtc@jtcampo.com
$3,100,000 2 6 A, Con.
37 Chase Associates
www.chase-associates.com
Nola Chase
info@cautah.com
$3,000,000 12 15 D
38 Montgomery Roth Architecture
and Interior Design
www.montgomeryroth.com
Lisa Roth
info@montgomeryroth.com
$2,940,580 10 12 A, D, P
39 Johnson Braund
www.johnsonbraund.com
Greg Allwine
grega@johnsonbraund.com
$2,763,113 62 75 A, D
40 Harris Civil Engineers
www.harriscivilengineers.com
Joseph Harris
joeh@harriscivilengineers.com
$2,750,000 12 15 E
41 DesignONE studio
www.designone-studio.com
William M. Leveille
bleveille@designone-studio.com
$2,700,000 6 4 A, D
42 Puccini Group
www.puccinigroup.com
Jacob Cross
jcross@puccinigroup.com
$2,360,000 0 2 D
43 C2 Limited Design Associates
www.c2limited.com
Craig J. Smith
csmith@c2limited.com
$2,250,000 15 18 D
DESI GN SURVEY
2013
Rank
Company name
Website
Contact name
Contact email
Global lodging
project revenue
Completed lodging
projects in 2012
Estimated
lodging projects
in 2013
What best
describes your
company?
44 Dawson Design Associates
www.dawsondesignassociates.com
Renee Herron
reneeh@dawsondesignassociates.
com
$2,000,000 20 25 D
44 Monolith Interiors Group
www.teammonolith.com
Joy Hope
joy@teammonolith.com
$2,000,000 12 18 D
45 Thomas Hamilton & Associates
www.thomashamiltonassociates.com
Doreen Louderback
doreen@thomashamiltonassociates.
com
$1,927,565 52 55 A, D
46 Axis Architecture + Design
www.axisonline.net
Cory Creath
ccreath@axisonline.net
$1,708,326 17 15 A, D
47 Cole Martinez Curtis and
Associates
www.cmcadesign.com
Jill Cole
jcole@cmcadesign.com
$1,500,000 15 20 D
47 HVS Design
www.hvsdesignservices.com
Brooke Pearsall
bpearsall@hvs.com
$1,500,000 32 40 D
48 Kollin Altomare Architects
www.kollinaltomare.com
Michael Kollin
mkollin@ko-al.com
$1,470,000 9 16 A
49 LawKingdon Architecture
www.law-kingdon.com
Larry Krier
lkrier@law-kingdon.com
$1,400,000 7 10 A, D, E, Landscape
architecture
50 Glave & Holmes Architecture
www.glaveandholmes.com
Gary Inman
ginman@glaveandholmes.com
$1,300,000 20 30 A, D, P
50 Richard McCormack Design
www.richardmccormackdesign.com
Rick McCormack
rick@richardmccormackdesign.com
$1,300,000 NA NA D
51 mbi | k2m Architecture
www.mbi-k2m.com
Kelli Schaffran
kschaffran@mbi-k2m.com
$1,200,000 32 45 A, D
51 RD Jones + Associates
www.rdjones.com
Caroline Gould
cgould@rdjones.com
$1,200,000 6 10 A, D
52 ArchitectWala / Newport Design
Group
www.architectwala.com
Tony Patel
tpatel@architectwala.com
$1,100,000 12 12 A, D
53 Design Group Carl Ross
www.designgroupcarlross.com
Carl Ross
carlr@designgroupcarlross.com
$1,058,000 8 5 D
54 Alternate Resources
www.alternateresources.com
Tammy Miller
tammy@alternateresources.com
$1,000,000 6 6 D, P
54 Kraemer Design Group
www.thekraemeredge.com
Robert Kraemer
bob@thekraemeredge.com
$1,000,000 14 21 A, D
54 Planning Design & Application
www.pdanda.com
Karen A. Struck
kstruck@pdanda.com
$1,000,000 24 17 A, D
54 M Design Studio
www.mdesignstudioinc.com
Michelle Thomas
info@mdesignstudioinc.com
$1,000,000 6 3 A, D
55 Prada+Kulich & Associates
www.pradakulich.com
Carlos G. Oroza
coroza@pradakulich.com
$930,000 7 9 A, D, C
56 Mayse & Associates
www.mayseassociates.com
David Goldston
dgoldston@mayseassociates.com
$889,826 21 28 A
57 GH2 Hospitality Architects
www.gh2.com
Cara Shimkus-Hall
csh@gh2.com
$833,000 NA 10 A, D
58 William B Tabler Architects
www.williamtabler.com
William B. Tabler Jr.
wtabler@williamtabler.com
$800,000 12 12 A
59 EDI International
www.edi-international.com
Andre Landon
Info@edi-international.com
$754,000 5 10 A, D
60 DiGuiseppe Architect
www.diguiseppe.com
Anthony J. DiGuiseppe
diarcht@msn.com
$750,000 4 10 A, D, P
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2013
Rank
Company name
Website
Contact name
Contact email
Global lodging
project revenue
Completed lodging
projects in 2012
Estimated
lodging projects
in 2013
What best
describes your
company?
61 Cauhaus Design
www.cauhausdesign.com
Toby Schermerhorn
toby@cauhausdesign.com
$700,000 8 8 A, D
62 nbj Architecture
www.nbjarch.com
Neil Bhatt
nbhatt@nbjarch.com
$693,483 16 20 A, D
63 OPX
www.opxglobal.com
David Owen
dowen@opxglobal.com
$651,912 7 9 A, D, Con.
64 MWT Architecture
www.hotelplans.com
Mark Tiedemann
mark@hotelplans.com
$550,000 8 15 A, D
65 Diverseconcept
www.diverseconcept.com
Gary Szillich
info@diverseconcept.com
$450,000 4 5 A, D
66 Architects Orange
www.architectsorange.com
Bruce Greenfield
bruceg@architectsorange.com
$435,455 6 9 A
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Model Makeover
RENOVATION is a term that, in the hotel industry,
can have a multitude of meanings. It can be
anything from simply changing the carpets and
bedspreads to tearing down walls and rebuilding
from scratch. We put three hotels under the
microscope that have recently undergone different
kinds of renovations, all with different results.
Hotel Derek, Houston
In Houston, Hotel Derek just emerged from a
renovation that gave the property a decidedly
Texan vibea deliberate contrast to the branded
hotels in the city.
We delve inside the renovations of three hotels from start to finishand everythng in between.
By Jena Tesse Fox

Shirli Sensenbrenner, VP, director of design and construction
for owner/operator Destination Hotels & Resorts, said that during the
acquisition phase of Hotel Derek, she analyzed the asset and developed
a vision and budget to meet the fnancial goals. Unlike many hotels we
reposition that need a total overhaul, this one had some good bones that
had just become broken, she said. Our goal was to go in and fx it instead
of recreate it.
Destination awarded the project to Dallas-based Flick Mars. Matt
Mars of Flick Mars said that Destination concentrates on putting together
teams for their hotels that add to the authenticity and local favor. The
hotels position had weakened over the years, he added, and was in dire
need of re-invigoration and strengthening. The frm set out to transform
the meeting and function spaces, enliven the existing public spaces and
A superior room at the Hotel Derek.
RENOVATI ONS
give the guestrooms a 21st century pop, he added. There needed to be
high-design touchpoints throughout all areas of the property that referenced
Houston and Texas in a contemporary and often quirky way.
In the guestrooms, the carpets and casegoods were maintained,
but the team added some touches of Houston through new upholstery,
wallcoverings, art and lightingmost notably, snakeskin wallpaper.
Other unique features include the wood wall at the ballroom
pre-function, which is a random pattern created on a large wall; the
art behind the main desk, which references oil derricks and oil; the
all-blue business center; and the ftness center corridor with a wall of
inspirational quotes.
While our colors reference energy-producing elements of earth, water,
and fre, they do it in bold textures and bright colors of the oil industry, Mars
said. It is bold and dynamic. Elements such as bed cushion upholstery was
inspired by a cross section of earths strata, while meeting space carpet patterns
Left:
Aloft Tucsonpatio area.
Below:
Sofitel Paris Le Bar.
were inspired by the chemical compound symbols

overlaid with red fre from refneries burn-off.
Sensenbrenner added that, in looking
to create an edgy, young design style, there
is always a fear that the new look will turn off
older guests. It takes an ongoing conversation
between the Hotel Derek operations team, DHR
Design+Construction team and the consultants
to make it a perfect balance, she said.
Aloft Tucson University
In Tucson, Ariz., a Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
was converted into the Aloft Tucson University by
Jonathan Nehmer + Associates and HVS Design.
Nehmer, president of Jonathan Nehmer +
Associates, said that JN+A had worked closely
with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide on
the launch of the frst fve new-build Aloft Hotels
in the country.
The pr oj ect , Nehmer sai d, was a
repositioning of an older full-service mid-price
hotel into a lifestyle one.
JN+A and HVS Design created the Aloft by
reorganizing the public areas to house the brands
signature w xyz bar, re:fuel by Aloft, and re:mix
lounge. The team created the brand-defining
elements such as the Aloft canopy, and a new
backyard courtyard/pool space on top of the
existing basement parking garage. We needed
to be creative in order to include all the pieces and
make it feel welcoming to the guest, Nehmer
said. Our program started with a matrix of the
existing facilities in relation to the brand-defning
elements. Once we established the correct
functional relationships, we went on to adapt the
building to the feel and scale of the Aloft concept.
Name of Project: Aloft Tucson Architecture: JN+A Interior Design: HVS Design
Purchasing Company: HPG Structural Engineer: Cagley & Associates Interior
Design Consultant: HVS Design General Contractor: Linthicum Lighting:
OHM Lighting Mechanical/Electrical: HESMA Wallcoverings: Wolf Gordon,
Koroseal, Cenveo, MDC Millwork/Casegoods: Sequoia Custom Furnishings:
Skypad In-room Chairs: Global Allies, Skypad In-room Desks: Sequoia Drapery:
VQC Blinds/Window treatments: VQC Lighting: Genesis Lighting, Illumination
Lighting, Fabric Images Artwork: Farmboy, Museum Editions
Name of Project: Hotel Derek Design Firm: Flick Mars Owner/Operator: Destination
Hotels & Resorts Purchasing Company: R.R. Williams and Associates Carpet: Tai
Ping Tile: Concept Surfaces Wallcoverings: MDC, Newlon Collection, Symphony,
Wolf Gordon, Maharam, Source One, Elitis Furnishings: Lily Jack Upholstery: Five
Star Restorations In-room Chairs: Global Allies In-room Desks: Existing Meeting
Rooms: Existing Blinds/Window Treatments: Hunter Douglas Lighting: Design
Within Reach, Hallmark, Cutting Edge Artwork: Kevin Barry Fine Art
Name of Project: Softel Paris Arc de Triomphe Architecture: Igloo Architectures
Interior Design: Studio Putman
RENOVATI ONS
The biggest challenge of the project, he
said, was being limited by the ceiling heights
on the frst foor. The Aloft prototype has an
open-concept foor plan, which we had to create
in a smaller envelope, he said. We also had a
second-foor pool that had to be demolished and
rebuilt as part of the backyard.
Now that the work is complete, Nehmer
called the final product a huge success. The
conversion, he added, proves that you can
create a unique brand like an Aloft into a standard
hotel box. This opens up limitless possibilities
for adaptation of older hotels into contemporary
lifestyle hotels.
Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe
The renovati on at the Sofi tel Pari s Arc de
Triomphe is due to be completed in May, with
architecture by Igloo Architectures and interior
design from Studio Putman.
Igl oo Archi tectures manager, Ol i vi er
Gi baul t, sai d that the proj ect was a tot al
renovation that would optimize architecture and
functionality in very strong existing conditions.
Above from left to right:
Hotel Derek lobby;
Sofitel Paris LInitial dining room.
Photography: Hotel Derek, Aloft Tucson, Softel Paris Arc de Triomphe
Due to the hotels central location in Paris and the sense of history
and heritage in the area, nothing changed on the buildings faade, while
many aspects on the interior (new windows, new marquise, new lighting
system, etc.) saw upgrades. The new program inputs were very rigid,
Gibault said, adding that the building structure, the existing staircases, lifts
and all existing bedrooms doors were all preserved. Working on Studio
Putmans concept basis, we tried to develop a modern elegant [style of]
architecture [that] works with the existing building.
To that end, the team worked to make the bedrooms a very fuid
and open space, and in the common areas, the goal was to create an
architectural link between all the different spaces.
Studio Putman Artistic Director Olivia Putman said that the Softel
team reached out to her team to develop a fagship hotel for the brand.
They asked us to create a very comfortable and sophisticated hotel, a very
Parisian place, she said.
The easiest part of the designers job, Putman said, is the beginning,
when all dreams are allowed. The idea was to play with geometrical
shapes, one of my favorite games. she said. I wanted the guest to enter
the lobby and get a positive shock absorbing the quietness of the space in
the middle of the city crowd.
The lampshades in the restaurant are brown parcel paper, which
Putman said casts a very soft light. As for the walls, I chose a black mirror
that resembles a glossy grand pianobut is much easier to look after.
Putman was concerned that too much technology would be added
in the bedroom, to the point that it could well become more and more
complicated to understand how to open a window. To make sure that does
not happen, she said, a mix of old and new items will bring life and soul
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BLANK SCREENS are unattractive. With all the effort hotels put into creating
a well-designed guest space, letting a dark, blank piece of plastic loom over
the whole experience can undermine the tone a designer is trying to set.
Increasingly, smart TVs are offering designers a way around this problem
by offering different approaches for presenting the screen when the guest
is not using it.
As in-room TVs become more intelligent, so too do their uses, which is a big help to designers.
By Adam Leposa
For example, the hi-tech Seattle property
Hotel 1000 has partnered with a company called
The Window Channel to provide high-defnition
ambient footage of outdoor scenes.
Instead of the television being a dark
appliance, its showing you The Window Channel
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as an artwork, said Chuck Marratt, Hotel 1000s regional director of IT. The hotel
leaves The Window Channel on by default once housekeeping has inspected
the room so that when a guest walks in, a bucolic scene greets them.
Hans Galutera, co-founder and principal at BG Studio International,
has used a similar approach when dealing with guestroom TVs.
We had a project where the TVs were more like artwork, Galutera
said. It was on a constant loop where the scene was moving very, very
slightly. Its not new, but its effective. We had a Van Gogh painting where
the haystacks waved ever so slightly. Its very subtle until you look at it
closely and realize the picture is actually moving.
Keeping the motion subtle was important, Galutera said, because
otherwise the effect could become cartoonish.
Other approaches to dealing with darkened TVs include hiding it
behind a two-way mirror, Galutera said. When the mirror is lit from behind
while the TV is on, the mirror becomes transparent, allowing the TV image
to shine through.
Just in case the TV fails, you dont have a blank or blank screen,
Galutera said. Its just a mirror. That ensures that if there is a failure youre
looking at a refection, so thats what we try to convince our clients to do,
as opposed to having a screen saver.
A word of caution: This approach wont work with 3-D TVs, Galutera
says, because the mirror interferes with the 3-D effect.
Looking toward the future, Galutera is also using organic LEDs in certain
situations, although he noted that this technology remains too expensive to
be widely used in hospitality. Philips has this system that uses organic LEDs
programmed as a video screen that mirrors your image and then enlarges
it to three times the scale, Galutera said. Were planning to use it as an
artwork installation, but at this point its just really, really expensive.
Whether as a mirror or as a moving image, these technologies allow
TVs to be more of an interactive design element than a means for the guest to
passively consume video.
Left:
On the Celebrity Reflection, a smart TV is
hidden behind the mirror.
Just the defnition of content on the TV
has changed dramatically, said Bob Wagener,
EVP of sales and marketing at Roomlinx. Now,
its really a 42-inch LCD monitor that can be
leveraged by the hotel to give the guest whatever
they wantmovies, Internet, hotel services.
Smart TVs can allow hotel designers and
guest technology professionals multiple ways
of personalizing the guest experience, Wagener
said. For example, TVs can interact with the
guests accounts on streaming services like
Netflix and Hulu to deliver the guests own
content on the guestroom screen. For MICE
clients, digital signage systems can work with
the TV to help guests fnd their way to events
taking place on the property. Smart TVs can
also interact with the propertys point of sale
and property management systems to deliver
personalized greetings and guest services.
These technologies allow hotel designers
and technology professionals to let go of the
conception of the TV as a video outlet. The
guestroom television just has to be viewed as
another piece of glass in the room, Wagener
said. Theres a lot of buzz around mobile apps on
personal devices, and the reason is those devices
tie into the Internet. The TV has to follow suit.
This approach moves the TV to the center
of the guests interaction with the environment
of the room.
Early on there was a battle for real estate
in the guestroom, Marratt said. Phone systems
wanted to be able to answer questions and have
a display. Systems like minibars, the energy
management system, they all wanted a piece of
the real estate that controls the room. Weve
always envisioned that the guestroom television
was the cornerstone of interacting with the hotel
and the outside world.
Photography: Hotel 1000, BG Studio International, Inc.
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Red Segovia Flame leather is on display
for Jessica Charles 1950 Lulu Slipper Chair.
Java wood f i ni sh saber l egs and boxed
stitching with buttons are in place rather than
traditional tufting.
www.jessicacharles.com
4. Modern Line Furniture
The Model Luna indoor seating fixture is
modular and capable of being configured in a
number of ways to fit a hotel space. The sections
are available in black, caramel leather, black and
white leather, cappuccino fabric, black and gray
leather and tufted full-white leather.
www.modernlinefurniture.com
1. American Seating
Designed in partnership with Jeff Webber and
Laura Guido-Clark, the Us Chair Family is a
universal seating solution with a shell made from
an ergonomically engineered single curved piece
of textured plastic above a four-legged wood
base. The shell is available in 15 colors.
www.americanseating.com
3. Brigadoon Furniture
The Lincoln chair is affixed with a Queen Ann
leg and camelback in a walnut finish. The chair
is also available in a Chippendale leg with or
without castors, as well as an armless version
or an arched, square or camelback. The finish is
resistant to germs, scratches and chipping and
can be cleaned using bleach.
www.brigadoonfurniture.com
2. MTS Seating
The Catalyst chair is part of a line of flex-back
banquet stacking chairs. The chairs can utilize
multi-color upholstery treatments in any shape
or design. The asymmetrical chairs are made of
metal despite their flexible back.
www.mtsseating.com
5. Global Allies
The Jefferson Stacki ng Chai r from Gl obal
Al l i e s c ombi ne s s t y l i s h de s i gn wi t h
t he i ncr eased comf or t of a hi dden f l ex
mechani sm. The Jefferson, whi ch stacks
ei ght hi gh, i s made f r om l i ght wei ght
al umi num and comes wi t h a l i f et i me
warranty against frame failure.
www.globalallies.com
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1. Kettal
Designed to provide shade in outdoor areas,
the Cottage is a covered seating arrangement
made with chenilletex fabric and a dyed acrylic
sheer curtain. The Cottage is available in
standard finishes of textured white and a dark
gray weave laminate.
www.kettal.es
3. Modern Line Furniture
The three-piece Model Bergamo sofa set comes
with two sectionals and one ottoman. The
UV-resistant resin wicker rattan sofa has an
attached glass ledge, while the ottoman can
be used for additional seating. The collection is
available in black or white rattan with eight color
options for the woven fabric cushion covers.
www.modernlinefurniture.com
4. Sifas
The Kocoon Col l ect i on us es 3- D f abr i c
impregnated with resin to create shapes lighter
than the weight of classic polyester resins.
Kocoon is constructed from soldered, stainless
steel, electro-polished tubular feet for stability,
while the cushions are made from an acrylic,
sponge-like fabric. Kocoon is offered in white,
taupe and a floral pattern.
www.sifasusa.com
5. Highwood USA
The Pocono Collection is manufactured from
eco-friendly synthetic wood, and comes in
five options: a loveseat, armchair, ottoman,
conversational table and side table. Furnishings
are avai l abl e i n whi te, toffee, weathered,
acorn, coastal teak and Charleston green. Seat
cushions used in this collection are constructed
using Sunbrella outdoor fabric.
www.highwood-usa.com
2. Gloster
The Dansk Seati ng Col l ecti on combi nes
traditional and modern materials to create
a l i ghtwei ght, tacti l e outdoor chai r. The
Dansk chair was modeled after classic Danish
furniture designs to be sturdy and applicable to
withstand all seasons.
www.gloster.com
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1. Polart
The Polart Outdoor Collection mixes bright colors and old
world designs in the style of Victorian furniture. The line is
constructed completely from polyurethane and is certified by
two laboratories.
www.polart.com.mx
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A slew of vendor companies will be on hand to share their products with a multitude of designers and
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2. Tuuci
Tuuci s Plantation MAX Dual Cantilever in
Weathered Aluma-TEAK is combined with
Tuucis Armor-Wall Aluminum to create a finish
that outlasts wood and is low maintenance. The
parasols shape allows for two different outdoor
living areas to exist beneath just one unit.
www.tuuci.com
3. Marset
The Lab is an outdoor wall lamp that incorporates
LED technology. Made of stone, iroko wood and
either black, gray or white aluminum, the lamp
can alternately blend in to or stand out from
its surroundings. The Lab can be affixed to a
lacquered metal post for use as an outdoor sign
post or to light external pathways.
www.marset.com/en
4. Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collections folded glass tables
tops are made from recycled Coke bottles to
create a glass with depth. The bronze bases
of the tables are made in North Carolina. The
tables come in six different configurations.
www.phillipscollection.com
5. Umbrosa
Eclipses flat design allows the shade to be hung
low to the ground. The shade is constructed
f rom al umi num and i s resi l i ent i n wi ndy
conditions. A tile base is also available, and the
canvas can be stored in a protective cover.
www.umbrosa.be
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6. Estiluz
The Luck is a ball-shaped metal lamp holding a crystal ball. The bulb
is completely visible, allowing light to flow 360 degrees. The base of
the crystal ball is crosscut, like an upside down fish bowl.
www.estiluz.com
7. Baltus Collection
The Baltus Hospitality Piece was designed by Javier Martin. The
headboard is medium-density fibreboard with a high-gloss
lacquer finish. The center uses patented technology to print high-
resolution images on MDF and finish with a high-gloss lacquer.
www.baltuscollection.com
8. NFI Custom Commercial Furniture
NFI Custom Furniture manufactured the furnishings for
Wyndham Resorts Angels Camp, Calif. Featured are several
pieces from designer Erin Ellsworth, who updated the resort in
Angels Camp, using a range of colors and finishes to create a
modern mountain lodge theme.
www.nficustom.com
9. Point 1920
The Icpalli collection consists of functional
armchairs and tables with a colorful design. The
products are composed of Shintotex synthetic
fiber, creating resistant, high-quality textures.
www.point1920.com
10. Studio Twist
Studio Twist, led by Michelle Wildenhaus,
specializes in bringing designs in the woven and
custom knitted bed scarf, blanket, throw and
pillow category for the hotel and spa industries.
The company focuses on offering greater
choices for the individualization of spaces.
www.studiotwist.net
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11. Signature Hospitality Carpets
The SUMI-E collection of Signature Hospitality Carpet patterns use simple
lines, shading and minimal color. Inspired by the less is more concept of
Chinese brush painting, each brush stroke is completed with meaning and
has a purpose with no corrections or dabbing.
www.signaturehospitalitycarpets.com
12. Charles Loomis
The Panache S24 sconce is made with a quartz-like diffuser. The diffuser is
created with crushed crystal clear recycled glass, tumbled and fused into
rectangular billets. The glass billets are illuminated with eco-friendly low
voltage halogen lamps and layered in tiers onto a hand polished stainless
steel frame.
www.charlesloomis.com
13. Trevira Fabric
Trevira is offering recycling possibilities for 100
percent Trevira CS textiles. Users of these textiles
register with Trevira and receive a recycling pass
to return the textiles when their useful life is over.
www.trevira.de
14. Magnuson Group
Scoop Planters are designed for both indoor
and outdoor installations. The planters have
tapered, curved-edges and are composed
of six-millimeter-thick rotomolded stained
polyethylene.
www.magnusongroup.com
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15. Ski and Sea International
Ski and Seas product line consists of tabletop items, kitchen appliances,
cooking accessories, cleaning utensils, linens, bedroom amenities and
bath accessories. Ski and Sea has provided housewares to the hospitality
industry for more than 40 years.
www.skiandsea.com
16. Safemark
Designed with a laser-cut door fitting flush with its frame, this safe was
made to close in the gaps between the safes body and the door. The safes
keypad is also tilted and illuminated.
www.safemark.com
17. Bose
The Bose Solo TV sound system enhances the sound produced by most
flat-panel TVs. Bose proprietary digital signal processing is produced by a
speaker array technology designed for most TVs from 32 to 42 inches. The
system has only one connection to the TV and one plug to the wall. It comes
with a remote control.
www.bose.com
18. Danze
The single-function rectangular Mono Chic showerhead is WaterSense
certified and provides 2. 0 gallons per minute at 80 psi. The flow
rate ensures a minimum 20-percent savings compared to standard
showerheads.
www.danze.com
19. Paradigm Trends
The Bold Bath Collection is made of stone resin. The collection consists of
several containers, including a tissue box, soap holder, soap dispenser, trash
can and amenities holders.
www.paradigmtrends.com
20. Hansgrohe
Axor Starck Organic collection by Philippe Starck is an eco-friendly faucet.
Composed of chrome fittings, the sink faucets come in four different heights
and a wall-mounted solution.
www.hansgrohe-usa.com
21. Kettal
Park Life is a family of outdoor furniture comprising a clean profile and
adaptable materials. The lightweight furniture is designed for transportation
and winter storage.
www.kettal.com
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The Sereno Kitchen Faucet is available in
polished chrome and radiance PVD stainless
steel. The faucet has a two-function pull-down
wand capable of rotating for spray selection.
www.symmons.com
25. Astro Lighting
The Fuse LED reading light is clothed in a
white gloss finish. The wall-mounted light is
designed to be mounted on either side of the
guestroom bed.
www.astrolighting.co.uk
26. Applied Textiles
Nano-Tex bonds to the fiber of textiles to
provide stain protection and increase durability
during cleaning and laundering. Nano-Tex also
improves abrasion and is recyclable.
www.applied-textiles.com
27. Brintons Carpets
The Novae carpet comes i n several col or
combinations, and all Novae designs are made
from woven wool-rich Axminster carpets. Two
styles are available for this collection: Solar
and Flux.
www.brintons.net
22. Serge Ferrari Group
Batyline Mesh products offer improved dimensional stability, UV resistance,
color retention and mold resistance. Stamskin upholstery offers commercial-
grade durability and flexibility. Both are 100-percent recyclable.
www.ferrari-architecture.us/serge-ferrari-group
23. Academy Awning
Custom cabanas can come in multiple styles, sizes, paint colors and fabric
patterns. Additional options include curtains, wooden shutters, vented
tops, TV mounting brackets, misting systems and more.
www.academyinc.com
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Trevira Fabric www.trevira.de
Magnuson Group www.magnusongroup.com
Serge Ferrari Group www.ferrari-architecture.us/serge-ferrari-group
Academy Awning www.academyinc.com
Symmons www.symmons.com
Astro Lighting www.astrolighting.co.uk
Applied Textiles www.applied-textiles.com
Brintons Carpets www.brintons.net
Ski and Sea International www.skiandsea.com
Safemark www.safemark.com
Bose www.bose.com
Danze www.danze.com
Paradigm Trends www.paradigmtrends.com
Hasgrohe www.hansgrohe-usa.com
Kettal www.kettal.com
American Seating www.americanseating.com
MTS Seating www.mtsseating.com
Brigadoon Furniture www.brigadoonfurinture.com
Modern Line Furniture www.modernlinefurinture.com
Global Allies www.globalallies.com
Jessica Charles www.jessicacharles.com
Kettal www.kettal.es
Gloster www.gloster.com
Modern Line Furniture www.modernlinefurniture.com
Highwood USA www.highwood-usa.com
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MEET+GREET
HOTEC Operations & Technology, part of the Questex
Hospitality + Travel Group and Hotel Management, brought
more than 80 buyers and suppliers in the hotel operations
and technology segments to Kiawah Island, outside
Charleston, S.C., in late February. The three-day event
combined more than 750 prescheduled 20-minute one-
on-one appointments with a dynamic panel discussion on
travel trends and several networking events.
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1. Bill Johnson, senior technical advisor, InterContinental Hotels Group; Richard
Tanguay, EVP of hospitality, PLI; Elizabeth Jones, global sales director, In-Room
Plus; and Bridget Werba, The Fusion Partners.
2. Sofia Martinez, export manager, JVD Export, and Hung Luk, COO, Lam Group.
3. Mike Horst, VP of strategic partnerships, Guest Direct; McLean Xavier, IT
manager, Westmont Hospitality Group; Dayna Czermak, director of food
and beverage, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa; and Jason Jefferys, CEO, iRis
Software Systems.
4. Boe Trumbull, senior director, SBE Global; Juergen Beier Plandor, president,
Latin Hotel; Brett Cossairt, senior global project manager and analyst,
SBE Entertainment; and Gabriel Ornelas, business development, SBE
Entertainment.
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Announcing the 2013
Cornell Hospitality Innovator
STEVE ELLS
Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill
JUNE 4 CI PRI ANI 42ND STREET
NEW YORK, NY
Join the hospitality and travel worlds brightest stars to celebrate Tom Pritzker and Steve Ells extraordinary vision
and achievements. The Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards provides key funding to the Cornell School
of Hotel Administrations scholarships and programs. Dont miss your chance to shine at one of the industrys
most anticipated gala events. Contact Joe Strodel, Jr., Executive Director of Corporate Affairs, at 607-255-4646.
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