by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 15, 2016 | Projects
Drawing its name from the Japanese word for family or tribe, Zoku Amsterdam represents a disruption of longstanding hotel design traditions. The concept invites guests to experience the lodging as a second home for extended stays, complete with communal living areas,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 15, 2016 | News
Calgary-based Big Rock Brewery has partnered with Toronto-based restaurant developers Oliver & Bonacini for the launch of the modern brewpub Liberty Commons at Big Rock Brewery in Toronto. Drawing inspiration from traditional European beer halls, the brewpub is a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 15, 2016 | News
The Hilton Cleveland Downtown has opened on Lakeside Avenue. Overlooking Lake Eerie and the First Energy Stadium, the 600-room convention-style property is part of the city’s efforts to capitalize on its growing popularity. Designed by Atlanta-based architecture firm...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 15, 2016 | News
Hyatt Centric has opened its first location outside of North America, the Hyatt Centric Montevideo, which is also the second Hyatt-branded property in Uruguay. The 178-guestroom hotel is situated in the heart of the city in the popular Pocitos district near the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 15, 2016 | News
Washington, DC’s iconic Watergate Hotel is celebrating its grand reopening following a thorough $125 million rejuvenation. The historic hotel previously closed its doors in 2007. Internationally renowned designer Ron Arad was tapped by the hotel’s owners, Euro...