by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 6, 2009 | News
The Orlando office of VOA Associates has signed on as design architect and interior designer for the British Colonial Hotel in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The $150 million 5-Star property—scheduled to open in 2011—is one of 11 resorts within the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 6, 2009 | Projects
Photography by Mark F. Heffron Tom Dixon knows the meaning of serendipity. The Milwaukee-based developer had been looking at old properties in the area, when he received a call regarding an historic 100,000-square-foot brick and heavy timber warehouse. He first...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 5, 2009 | News
Boutique hotel collection Desires Hotels is collaborating with record label Putumayo World Music to bring global sounds to select member properties. Quarterly Putumayo World Music Nights will feature new releases, DJs spinning Putumayo compilations, free sampler CDs,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 5, 2009 | News
Following a two-year restoration, Hotel das Cataratas in Iguassu Falls, Brazil, has joined Orient-Express’ portfolio. Traditional Portuguese style informs the interior design. Paintings of local flora and fauna by Brazilian artist Ludmilla de Montes adorn the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 5, 2009 | News
Palais Stephanie in Cannes, France, has officially reopened after investing $55 million into an extensive renovation. The hotel’s redesign pays tribute to the legendary film stars of past Cannes International Film Festivals, such as Sophia Loren, Brigitte...
