Michaelis Boyd Rehabs a Sumptuous Hotel in French Wine Country
The London design firm excavated the original detailing and long-obscured layout of the regal structure, which was originally a residence.
Hospitality Interiors
Nashville’s High-Kitsch Hideaway Is Full of Retro Charm
The Dive, a new poolside property from Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks, transforms an old motor lodge into a wood-paneled party auberge.
Hospitality Ward: A Centuries-Old Lyon Hospital Is Converted into a Five-Star Hotel
The redevelopment of the historic Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon, France, has produced a multi-program complex with luxe lodging at its heart.
At Casa Perfect, Retail Gets a Big Dose of the Hospitality Factor
Casa Perfect, an experimental retailer with outlets in New York, San Francisco, and L.A., emphasizes high design and domestic comforts over transaction.
Can Psychology Help Combat Anxiety in Crafting Welcoming Hospitality Spaces?
The growing field of environmental psychology examines what makes people feel comfortable. Now it's up to designers to harness its findings.
In This New Hospitality Age, Hotels Aren’t Just Hotels Anymore
A recent Think Tank discussion at Marvel Architects’ Manhattan office explored how hoteliers and designers are rethinking the relationship between hospitality and cities.
Step Inside Deliciously-Designed Restaurants in This New Book From Gestalten
Here Metropolis excerpts short chapters on two eateries from Delicious Places, giving you a taste of what the book has in store.
The Y Restaurant in Moscow Channels Retro and Contemporary, Global and Local
The venue, designed by Asthetíque Group, combines Art Deco curves and ‘70s brass elements with a playful spirit.
Amsterdam's Iconic Bridge Houses Get a Second Life—as Hotel Rooms
Local architecture firm space&matter is meticulously converting the defunct cabins into dwellings for the SWEETS hotel brand.
This Hotel in Brisbane Blends Brutalism and Tropical Splendor
Architecture firm Richards & Spence avoided local stereotypes at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane by taking its cues from the climate.
Hacin + Associates Reinvents the Tiki Bar—in the Heart of New England
Shore Leave, a new watering hole in Boston’s South End, reimagines the kitschy mainstay through its clever approach to sequence, material, and lighting.
Reno's Only Boutique Hotel Blends High Design with Local History
An entrepreneur and Reno native tapped San Francisco–based Studio BBA to transform a modest historic complex into The Jesse, a six-room hotel with food and beverage venues.
How Nashville’s Nick Dryden and DAAD Are Reinventing Music City
A third-generation architect, Dryden brings cosmopolitan sensibilities and Southern charm to the restoration of some of the town’s most beloved landmarks.
In Portugal's Douro Valley, a Modern Renovation Revitalizes an Old Farmhouse
Paris-based interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch was tapped to turn a 19th-century dwelling into a winery and hotel, one that balanced contemporary and rustic design.
At the St. Regis Hotel in Hong Kong, Western and Eastern Design Influences Deftly Intermix
Hong Kong architect André Fu worked to make the hotel feel anchored in Hong Kong with layers of luxe materials and artworks.
In Denver, "Free Market" Is Trying to Reinvigorate Brick-and-Mortar Retail
By leveraging a street-front locale, chic design, and multiple small, hip shops, this 11,000-square-foot venture is returning to retail's roots in bazaars and marketplaces.
The Moxy Hotel Chelsea Offers an Italian Holiday in the Heart of Manhattan
This iteration of the Moxy marks the second collaboration between Yabu Pushelberg, Rockwell Group, and Stonehill Taylor, who also worked on the brand’s outpost in Times Square.
Designing for the Senses: New Perspectives in Hospitality
The art of balancing guests' different desires took center stage at the Seattle offices of Olson Kundig, where Metropolis editor-in-chief Avinash Rajagopal moderated a discussion with architects and experts.
DuPont™ Tedlar™ Unveils Beautiful and Resilient Wallcoverings
DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings offers holistic and complete solutions for all types of spaces.
L.A.'s Flourishing Hospitality Industry Is Embracing Historic Architecture
Metropolis speaks with Historic Resources Group, 213 Hospitality, Design, Bitches, and other key hospitality designers and developers working in the city.
