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KEX Readies for Fall Opening in Portland

Icelandic hostel brand KEX is set to launch in the U.S. this fall with the opening of a new property in Portland, Oregon. Housed within a building first constructed in…

News August 8

The Rising Stars: Marcus Carey and Damon Lawrence, Homage Hospitality

Bookings are brisk at the Moor, a four-suite house-hotel on Canal Street in New Orleans that opened during the Essence Music Festival last summer. It’s the first property by Damon…

People August 7

The Wunderkind: Ritesh Agarwal, OYO Hotels & Homes

Ritesh Agarwal was only 19 years old when he received the prestigious Thiel Fellowship, a $100,000 grant meant to develop young tech talent. “I’ve always had that fire in my…

People August 7

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
aaron richter equinox

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…

People August 7