Insight

Understanding purpose and process

10
Sep

Crossville reveals tile trends

Tile manufacturer Crossville has released its annual Design Trends Look Book, identifying four macro trends that are presently influencing interior design, including accompanying tile collections that answer these trends in interior environments. The macro trends, researched and compiled by Lindsey Waldrep, VP, Crossville, were developed using a holistic perspective that considered broad societal and fashion...
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28
Jul

Catching up with DMAC

DMAC Architecture, a Chicago-based architecture and design firm, is using its creative approach to design for the future of hospitality. We caught up with Dwayne MacEwen, principal/creative director, DMAC Architecture, for insight into what the firm is working on and its innovative approach to conversion projects. Notably, the Graduate Evanston Hotel located in DMAC’s home...
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14
Jul

Sophisticated and Eclectic in LA

The new E-Central Hotel in downtown Los Angeles is bustling with creativity, sophisticated design and eclectic energy. The 179-room property, formerly the Luxe City Center Hotel, consists of a new brand, new attitude, as well as renovations to guestrooms, public spaces and more. Upscale and eclectic, the reimagined lobby features a bold fresh look with...
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12
Jul

Timeless & ageless

Assisted-living communities don’t typically point to design that’s engaging, thoughtful and inspiring. But designer David Ashen, founder of dash design, is challenging this, changing the paradigm of assisted-living design. Assisted-living and memory-care community Heartis Yardley in Yardley, PA, is giving seniors not only a place to live, but to thrive, all amongst inspiring design. “I...
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16
Jun

Mile-High inspiration

Following a seven-month top-to-bottom renovation in the Mile-High City’s historic Larimer Square district, the Four Seasons Hotel Denver has reopened, with work from the original team involved when the property first debuted. The multimillion-dollar renovation has completely transformed Denver’s ultimate urban oasis with newly remodeled guestrooms, suites, meeting and event space, all public areas and...
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11
Jun

Designing for the Caption brand

Hospitality design firm HBG Design is embracing the new Caption by Hyatt brand with a focus on redefining what hospitality looks like in the modern world, and it couldn’t come at a better time. The first U.S.-located Caption by Hyatt hotel, and second to open worldwide, is a beacon of hope following widespread disruption to...
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04
Jun

Schrager: Find opportunity in the madness

In a year of what Ian Schrager, founder, The Ian Schrager Company calls “the year of madness,” he’s finding opportunity and advises all others to do the same. “We didn’t look at this as closing down for the past year, we looked at it as a do-over; a second chance,” he told Jonathan Falik, CEO,...
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03
Jun

BLLA: Is travel the new luxury trend?

Day one of the BLLA Hotel Investment Conference brought boutique hotels leaders together virtually to connect, collaborate and learn about the latest trends. And, with more than a year of halted travel, it has leaders asking: Is travel the new luxury trend? During the keynote address, “Redefining the Luxury Hotel,” Frances Kiradjian, founder/CEO, BLLA and...
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09
May

Aria Takes Flight

As springtime emerges, flowers begin blooming and guests begin returning post-pandemic, the lobby experience at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas reflects the season’s renewed energy. ARIA’s “Take Flight” display features hot air balloons with a soaring twist. “Take Flight was inspired by the coming of spring and the idea that the change of...
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