by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 4, 2011 | Projects
Principal architect and co-founder of Bangkok-based VaSLab Architecture Vasu Virajsilp didn’t have to look far for inspiration for Casa de La Flora, a 36-villa resort located on the breathtaking beach of Khao Lak, Thailand. “When my partner [Boonlert...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 3, 2011 | News
Adam D. Tihany will design Chef Jose Andres’ first Caribbean restaurant at Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Puerto Rico. Impressive views of the coastline set the stage for the venue’s design, which takes its cues from the area’s rich history...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 3, 2011 | News
Thompson Hotels and Joie de Vivre Hospitality have merged, forming a multi-brand lifestyle hotel group to be called JT Hospitality. The boutique hotel operators are equal partners in the merger; with the consolidation, they manage 45 properties. The company, which...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 3, 2011 | News
Dallas-based design firm Vivian Nichols Associates has changed its name to waldrop + nichols studio, llc, following the appointment of Andrea Waldrop to principal. In Waldrop’s new role, she will be responsible for company operations, projections, forecasting,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 3, 2011 | News
Starwood is extending its reach in Saudi Arabia with two new-build hotels in Medina, scheduled to open in Q4 2012. Sheraton Medina Hotel will comprise 297 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a signature fitness facility, and club rooms and lounge. Meanwhile, the...
