A Pavilion Where Lighting Mimics Branches, Leaves—and Chipmunks
For this structure in a Dutch national park—the next installment in our lighting portfolio—designers used projections that appear to float on the breeze.
Hospitality
Ace Hotel Kyoto Uses Traditional Japanese Materials in Unconventional Ways
Kengo Kuma and Commune Design have completed Ace Hotel Kyoto, the brand’s first location in Asia.
Warm Light and Low-Glare Create a Cozy Environment at this Dallas Eatery
The second of nine case studies on lighting strategies across global interiors, Georgie, a restaurant and butcher shop in Dallas, reimagines the American steakhouse.
Meyer Davis–Designed Carna Restaurant Puts Meat Front and Center
Meyer Davis translates butcher and chef Dario Cecchini’s exuberance into Carna, a restaurant at the SLS Baha Mar Hotel in Nassau.
What Do We Mean by “North American Design”?
In producing our March issue, we discovered enormous diversity in how architects and designers express the idea of America.
A Historic Portland Building Turns Over a New Leaf—as a Stylish Hostel
In addition to restoring its Art Deco details, KEX Portland's design team infused the space with a cool Icelandic vibe.
Fort Point in San Francisco’s Mission District Redefines the Brewery Aesthetic
Through bright pops of color, blond wood, and intimate arched niches, the brand hopes to attract a wider clientele.
This Is Not a Theme Bar
Pinky’s, an eclectic Los Angeles watering hole, pays tribute to ’80s nostalgia and the Maison de Verre.
As Technology Reshapes Travel, How Can Hospitality Design Keep Up?
A recent Think Tank Panel hosted by HKS Miami explore how older notions of travel have been supplanted by the "experience" rubric.
The Synergistic Relationship Between Shake Shack and Designer Michael Hsu
Having designed several of the beloved fast-casual chain’s outposts, plus its Manhattan HQ, the Austin-based designer nurtures a new “hospitality quotient.”
Schoolhouse Revival: A New Hotel in an Old School Frames a Scenic Park in Washington
Portland, Oregon–based firms Waechter Architecture and Blossom teamed up to create a boutique hotel within a 19th-century building.
In the Czech Republic, an Eye-Catching Resort Draws on the Local Vernacular
Aparthotel Svatý Vavřinec offers a unique ski resort experience to enjoy Czechia’s picturesque landscape while connecting to local architecture.
Foster + Partners’ 100 East 53rd Tips Its Hat to Its Iconic Midtown Neighbors
The firm resolved the challenges of the site—narrow footprint, iconic neighbor—by paying extra care to the primary east and west facades.
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.
7 Projects That Signal The Rise of Haute Health Care
A millennial wave of health care interior design is sweeping the world, bringing the comfort and style of restaurants and clubs to everything from primary care clinics to dentist's offices.
AvroKO Imagines the Future of Residential Amenities
Features include an in-house alt-protein butcher, beverage vendor, culinary lending library, and communal indoor herb garden.
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.
8 Hospitality-Grade Products for Next-Level Living
The availability of attractive, hospitality-grade products on the market means everyday consumers can live the high life at home.
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.
Trends in Hospitality Are Moving Away From Easy Luxury
In a time when people are getting by with less, generations of travelers are looking for authentic experiences.
