by Alissa Ponchione | Dec 15, 2009 | Projects
Photography by Ramona d’Viola; graffiti image by John Dole; bar photo by Andrew Jorgensen With complete design freedom for Vin De Syrah in downtown San Diego, local designer Michael Soriano was able to do what he loves—create a space that gives an immediate...
by Alissa Ponchione | Dec 11, 2009 | News
The Miyako Hybrid Hotel, designed by HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates, is bringing Japanese hospitality and style to southern California. The Torrance-based property, nestled within the U.S. headquarters for Toyota and Honda, is packed with green features, such as 97...
by Alissa Ponchione | Dec 11, 2009 | News
Choice Hotels’ Ascend Collection, a network of historic, unique, and boutique hotels, has entered Canada with the addition of the Inn on the Lake in Fall River, Nova Scotia. The intimate 39-room property, which is set upon four acres of rolling parklands and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Dec 11, 2009 | News
Designed by Spanish architect Alvaro Sans, the 686-room Gran Melia Shanghai will open this weekend as the Spanish brand’s first project in China. Boasting a modern minimalist elegance, the hotel has four dining venues, a Cuban music bar, lobby bar, and rooftop...
by Alissa Ponchione | Dec 11, 2009 | News
Boutique resort Sugar Ridge in Antigua has opened its main restaurant, Sugar Club. Guests can dine indoors at this distinctly Caribbean venue or outside on the veranda overlooking the swimming pool. The interior design, courtesy of Charmaine Benjamin-Werth of d Studio...
