Hospitality Design

SMU Channels the 1920s in Scandal Bar

Tucked away in the Sanlitun section of Beijing, the Scandal bar channels the glamour and allure of 1920s speakeasies with a design from locally based practice Space Modification Unit (SMU).…

Rilke from Yolanda Vilata Debuts in Barcelona

Named for Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke, the new eatery and bar concept Rilke has debuted along the Calle Mallorca in Barcelona’s fashionable Eixample district. Crafted by locally based interior…

Kengo Kuma to Build Copenhagen Aquatic Center

Copenhagen’s artificial Paper Island, part of the city’s harbor, is getting a waterfront cultural center courtesy of Kengo Kuma & Associates after the architect’s design scheme was unanimously chosen by…

BIG Unveils Design for Switzerland Ski Hotel

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has joined forces with CCHE Architecture for the proposed ski resort Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers, located in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux. The defining feature is…

The Duniway Debuts Rooftop Space Abigail’s Hideaway

Ahead of its one-year anniversary in June, the recently revamped 327-key Duniway in Portland, Oregon has unveiled the opening of Abigail’s Hideaway. Located on the 11th floor, the guest-only private outdoor…

BIG Unveils Design for Switzerland ski hotel Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers

 The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Unveils Redesign

Channeling the classic yet contemporary residences that define New York today, the Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park will welcome refreshed guestrooms and suites, as well as a club lounge and lobby…

Built Inc. Crafts Found Hotels’ Chicago Flagship  

Chicago welcomes Found Hotels’ flagship outpost in the River North neighborhood thanks to a partnership with the h.wood Group, who will lead F&B efforts, and Hawkins Way Capital. Crafted by…

Bowler James Brindley to Design Luxury London Hotel

Spanning six Georgian townhouses, originally crafted by architect George Dance the Younger during the 18th century, a new luxury hotel (its name will be revealed later this year) is slated for…