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A luxury hotel refitted for contemporary use
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth gets a facelift, under the deft hand of FK.
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Another swimming pool in the sky at The Singapore EDITION
From its tropical sunken garden to its swimming pool in the sky, The Singapore EDITION’s standout design offers a unique and multilayered experience in the Lion City.
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Simone Haag decorates Capella Manor in Singapore
The Melbourne-based interior decorator mixes vintage pieces with botanical accents in Capella Singapore’s most exclusive dwellings.
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“The hotel that Melbourne needs”
A closer look at Melbourne Place by Kennedy Nolan – a hotel magnetising Australian brands and reflecting a new design experience through a distinctly local focus.
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Hotel on water
The Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, designed by Avalon Collective, officially opened 1st September, 2024.
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From wanderlust to design wonderland: Ovolo hotels celebrate the joy of travel
In the world of wanderlust, accommodation is a part of the journey – and it must transcend the ordinary. The Ovolo Group does precisely that, transforming the quintessential concept of a hotel into an immersive gateway to daring urban exploration.
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A townplace for a bustling city
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON is certainly the place to stay in Hong Kong. With refined aesthetics and functionality at its core, this is a hospitality destination that caters to the individual and does it with effortless style and panache.
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A symphony of the senses at Zumthor’s Thermal Baths in the Swiss Alps
Following Milan Design Week, our editor paid a visit to 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland to experience Peter Zumthor’s famous thermal baths.
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Comment: Reimagining the Lifestyle Hotel
In this comment piece, James Huntly – founder and creative director of AboundStudio – considers the meaning of really ‘sleeping with the brand.’
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The Lyall style – quiet luxury
A hospitality icon in downtown South Yarra has been given an extensive renovation and is now the place to stay, drink and dine for those with an appetite for quiet luxury.
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The art and design of hospitality at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Art, design, architecture and hospitality all combine perfectly at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne by BAR Studio and Cottee Parker.
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Stylish accommodation refurbishment in the financial heart of Sydney
Landing in the city’s financial district for the first time, The Sebel Sydney Martin Place has had its modern interiors completed by Stack Studio.
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W Hotels Vice President on the convergence of hotel, hospitality and luxury design trends
We spoke with George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of W Hotels, about the intermingling of hotel and hospitality design trends.
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A sense of place at Shanghai’s Shangri-la Qiantan by Takenouchi Webb
This executive lounge and Chinese restaurant in the Shangri-La Qiantan draws sumptuously from the architecture of Shanghai Shikumen houses.
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Art and history on show at Melbourne’s Tolarno Hotel
With Tolarno Hotel on the market to be sold, the art that lies within takes centre stage at the launch of a new book, ‘Art in Residence’.
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Loose luxury, layered textures and tonal triggers with Luchetti Krelle
Achieving both ‘now’ and ‘wow’, Luchetti Krelle has reinvigorated 55 North, the bar at Manly Pacific Hotel.
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King Henry VIII and a Chinese Cricket Club: Layers of eclectic history in THDP’s London hotel design
In a Grade II-listed building in the heart of London, THDP has recently designed the Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, complete with multiple hospitality offerings.
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Past, present and future meet at InterContinental Sydney
The building boasts 171 years of history and an iconic Sydney location. Now, with Woods Bagot’s redesign complete, one of the city’s premier hotels has been fully revitalised.
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“Free of all distractions”: The serene Boatyard Hotel
Set by a tranquil lake in China, this hotel by WJ Studio aims to transport the guest away from the stresses of modern city life.
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Indian awakening: A hotel that helps you renew your spirit and relax
At Bodh Gaya in India, SJK Architects has conceived a special place for pilgrims, tourists and locals to enjoy, where hospitality and spirituality coalesce in harmony.
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BAR Studio reinvigorates a Madrid icon with some opulent luxury
Our very own Gillian Serisier travelled to the Spanish capital for a first-hand experience of this hotel. She reports on the opulence at this Old World icon.
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Oozing elegance: The new hotel in the historic heart of sandstone Sydney
Make Architects has completed work on an iconic sandstone building in Sydney’s CBD. With light heritage touches and an emphasis on public connection, Capella Sydney is a new hotel filled with architectural grace.
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Cambodia’s past and present combine at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Contemporary meets colonial in this new Hyatt hotel conceived by SCDA Architects and PIA Interior.
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More fun per square inch: Ovolo South Yarra
Though the design was instigated pre-COVID, Luchetti Krelle’s Ovolo South Yarra is the embodiment of a lockdown antithesis. Prepare for a design festival of 60s influences, pop vibes, Palm Springs glamour, Brutalism and beatnik jive.
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Urban retreat for the discerning traveller: Marriott Hotel Docklands
Defined by refinement: DKO has completed the new Marriott Hotel at Docklands, Melbourne. Residential in feel, DKO says it will stand the test of time and delight the discerning traveller.
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Naoshima Ryokan ROKA is a new destination for art, culture and nature lovers
Okayama-based design firm Nottuo utilised the region’s abundant natural resources to create a sophisticated modern ryokan that integrates traditional Japanese architectural cues.
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Flack aces it with Surry Hills’ Ace Hotel
Flack Studio breaks the mould with their nuanced design for the Ace Hotel in Surry Hills. Gillian Serisier gives us her walk-through.
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Inside Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, colonial style meets Italian design
Pedrali’s Italian-made furnishings uplift the new Osteria BBR, a modern reinterpretation of the iconic venue within Singapore’s legendary Raffles Hotel.
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The Continental Sorrento is finally here
It’s the hospitality project we’ve all been waiting for! The Continental Sorrento is open for business, and Stephen Crafti takes us on the walk-through.
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Pack your bags, it’s time to travel Jaime Hayon-style
Bangkok gets its own Jaime Hayon-designed hotel with The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon.
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5 dream destinations with Asian design sensibilities
From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.
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5 luxury destinations with Asian design sensibilities
From Malaysia to Vietnam, these hospitality projects champion their Asian roots and blend cross-cultural elements to great success.
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Alila Bangsar: An Urban Oasis By Neri & Hu
Neri&Hu inserted a dramatic courtyard into a rigid structure to create a dramatic courtyard that offers a moment of tranquillity at Alila Bangsar, a hotel sandwiched between Kuala Lumpur’s old and new.
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Neri & Hu’s Urban Oasis At Alila Bangsar
Neri&Hu inserted a dramatic courtyard into a rigid structure to create a dramatic courtyard that offers a moment of tranquillity at Alila Bangsar, a hotel sandwiched between Kuala Lumpur’s old and new.
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Brewin Design Office Contemporises The Conrad Centennial
Inspired by the original post-modern design aesthetic of the Conrad Centennial Singapore, Brewin Design Office breathes new life into the hotel’s public spaces.
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Our 10 Most-Shared Hospitality And Retail Projects In 2018
From the most Instagrammable hotels to a tech-infused supermarket, here are 10 projects that show how design has evolved to cater to the new generations of consumers and leisure seekers.
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What’s on the horizon for Australian commercial property?
In the latest instalment of our deep-dive into the property industry, we round up essential reading for those keen to understand where Australian commercial property is headed next.
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Italy in Beijing: Bulgari Hotels & Resorts arrives in China
The five-star Bulgari Hotel debuts at Genesis Beijing, giving visitors and city residents a taste of what’s to come at the progressive, mixed-use development.
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What Does ‘Sensory Space’ Really Mean, And Why Is It Becoming A Valuable Currency In Design Culture?
Melbourne-based design duo, Melissa Chen and Kayoko Kubo of MI.KA Studio lift the veil on this increasingly abstract concept.