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The Producer: Christine Gachot, Gachot

Nestled among the artists and makers in SoHo is collaborative design firm Gachot. Led by Christine Gachot and her husband, John, the firm has been on something of a whirlwind…

People August 7

The Veteran: Jean-Michel Gathy, Denniston

Sitting on the edge of both the preserved jungle of Indonesia’s Moyo Island and the Flores Sea, the hushed Amanwana resort is a luxurious beachside haven. Long before glamping became…

People August 7

A Former LA Firehouse Transforms into Chic Hotel

A former firehouse in LA constructed in 1927 has been reborn as the Arts District Firehouse Hotel. The restoration and construction of the firehouse was handled by developer Tyler Stonebreaker…

News August 7

Camden Spit & Larder

When Brendan Koon was tapped to oversee the design of Sacramento restaurant Camden Spit & Larder, he sought to embed the soul of its chef and proprietor Oliver Ridgeway into…

Projects August 7

JW Marriott Qufu

Situated in the bucolic setting of Qufu, China, the birthplace of philosopher Confucius and the location of the Confucius Temple, JW Marriott Qufu stands as a graceful counterpart to its…

Projects August 7
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The Brand Builder: Aaron Richter, Equinox Brands

While in high school, Aaron Richter convinced his shop teacher to incorporate drafting into the curriculum. “I argued that we should build a stick-frame model house instead of just regular…

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The Community Leader: Brett Kaufman, Gravity

Born in Miami and educated in Arizona, Brett Kaufman has spent most of his adult life in Columbus, Ohio, making the Midwest city the ideal location for Gravity, his latest…

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The Humanitarian: Harsha Chanrai, Saira Hospitality

Harsha Chanrai has transformative childhood memories of visiting Haji Ali Dargah, the iconic floating mosque and tomb in Mumbai. “Homeless people lined up along the coast, and we would bring…

People August 7

The Power Players: Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers, Chief

It’s said that it can be lonely at the top, but for women, it can be even lonelier. “Women are so surrounded by men [in the workplace] that there is…

People August 7