Hospitality Design

Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

For the highly anticipated upgrade of the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, San Francisco design firm BAMO “connected design elements of the building’s historic exterior and brought the inspiration and energy of Chicago…

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Construction Begins on Thompson San Antonio

Groundbreaking has been announced for the mixed-use development Thompson San Antonio and the Arts Residences along the city’s River Walk. Slated to open in 2019, the $116 million project will…

Nigerian Royal Launches New Hotel Brand

Queen Catherin Ajike of Nigeria has introduced the new lodging company Ugwunwa Ajike Hotels. The ambitious brand has set the goal to roll out a property in each country of…

Tribe Urban Innovation Lab Opens in Miami

Miami-based design firm McKenzie has completed its transformation of a historic New Providence Lodge building in the Overtown section of the city. The structure has reopened as the Tribe Urban…

Bisha

After the famed Second City moved to a new location, the sketch comedy club’s former home—a mid-19th-century warehouse—was up for grabs. INK Entertainment CEO Charles Khabouth snapped it up, converting…

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Looney Associates Promotes Four Designers to Associates

The architecture and design firm Looney Associates with offices in Dallas, Chicago, and Honolulu has announced a series of promotions, with four members of its design team elevating to associate…

Oberoi New Delhi Shows Off $100 Million Redesign

New York-based designer Adam D. Tihany of Tihany Design has completed work on a $100 million refresh of the Oberoi New Delhi, which has been closed for renovations since April…