by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 28, 2010 | News
Carpet manufacturer Tai Ping has earned silver sustainable carpet certification from NSF International. The NSF/ANSI 140-2007 Sustainable Carpet Assessment accounts for every stage in the production and distribution processes, from the use of recycled materials to...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 28, 2010 | News
After four months of renovations, San Diego’s iconic Bali Hai Restaurant on Shelter Island has reopened. Architect Graham Downes derived inspiration for the redesign by the sentiment and nostalgia surrounding the restaurant, which has carried a Polynesian...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 28, 2010 | Projects
When nightlife impresario Michael Satsky took over the Garden of Ono space at the Hotel Gansevoort in New York and wanted to turn it into a new Meatpacking District hotspot called Provocateur, he turned to veteran nightclub designer Lionel Ohayon. The directive:...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 27, 2010 | News
Outdoor furniture manufacturer Gloster is projecting significant growth in the contract sector this year as they fill a void left by other suppliers who have shut down operations in the economy. For example, as one major supplier of teak frames left the market,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 27, 2010 | News
Carlson Hotels has signed on for the 175-key Radisson Hotel & Spa Martinique in the Caribbean. The existing beachfront hotel will undergo a $10 million renovation starting in mid-June before joining the Radisson brand by the end of 2011. Planned refurbishments...