Hotel design

Text from Wimberly Interiors:  Zhongshan is a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. Connected to the Maritime Silk Road, it absorbed influences from across the East and West, layering architecture of Lingnan courtyards, Nanyang verandas, and Western-style facades, to create a distinct and globally connected character. Rooted in tradition, the city celebrates festivals from the Ming and Qing dynasties where lanterns glow and dragon dancers weave their way through alleys, drawing communities to come together. Customs like paper cutting, embroidery, and lantern-making are reinterpreted for the present. THE DESIGN CONCEPT The design concept takes its cue from the city’s festival parade tradition. Rather than treating the... More

CHORA is the new extension of Domes of Elounda, part of the Autograph Collection, introducing a quieter, more intimate hospitality experience shaped by the Cretan landscape. The project comprises seventeen independent guest units and a communal area with a restaurant and outdoor pool, balancing a sense of retreat with a more social side of the project. Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas Mara Lazaridou, Stefanos Malamas The architectural composition unfolds as a series of single-storey, stone-built volumes that settle naturally into the terrain. Patios, planted paths, private plunge pools and outdoor living spaces establish a continuous dialogue between architecture and landscape. Drawing on the... More

A Landmark Hospitality Destination at the Heart of Expo CityPositioned adjacent to the iconic Al Wasl Dome, the Rove Expo 2020 Hotel occupies one of the most prominent sites within Expo City Dubai. RSP was hired for the interior design. Completed in 2021, the 330-key hotel is a contemporary hospitality destination that blends accommodation, coworking, dining and social interaction into a single, highly flexible environment. Developed for Expo 2020, the project was required to respond to the needs of an exceptionally diverse audience, from international visitors and business travellers to students, delegates and long-term guests. The design also needed to ensure the hotel would continue to thrive long after the World Expo concluded, transit... More

Located in Samaná, Dominican Republic, Tropical Sanctuary is a contemporary hospitality destination designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the Caribbean while providing a refined and timeless experience. The project is organized around a central courtyard that acts as the heart of the hotel, bringing natural light, ventilation, and visual continuity to the interior spaces. Warm materials, textured surfaces, and carefully integrated lighting create an atmosphere of comfort and sophistication throughout the property. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Guest rooms are designed to strengthen the connection between interior and exterior environments, framing panoramic ocean views while maintaining a sense of priv... More

In the middle of Taipei’s fast-paced city life, the United Hotel Taipei, located right across from the Taipei Dome, offers a space where people can slow down. The design focuses on openness and flexibility, creating an environment that shifts throughout the day and responds to different ways people use the space. Kuo-Min Lee The renovated ground floor is organized around a circular layout that breaks away from traditional spatial boundaries, creating a flexible, multifunctional social hub. Upon entering, the left side leads to an entrance hall featuring a sculptural spiral staircase that leads to the second floor restaurant, and continues into the reception lobby and front desk. On the right, Slate Café brings café... More

“Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji” is a renovation project of a Kyoto townhouse (machiya) that has stood for over 100 years, located on the main street directly in front of the Goei-do Gate of Higashi Honganji Temple. Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa Kenta Hasegawa This machiya consists of two buildings, originally separated into east and west wings, which have now been connected by a roof. The structure bears the marks of numerous renovations over the years, blending old and new elements. During the dismantling process, as we uncovered the history of the building, we found structural weaknesses that had developed over time. Reinforcements were made to ensure its stability, while preserving as much of the original woode... More

  Seth Powers   The InterContinental Changchun High Tech Zone, designed by the internationally renowned design team CCD, takes inspiration from the concept of a "Prosperous Mansion in the North," presenting a hidden and luxurious space where nature and humanity intertwine. Seth Powers Seth Powers   Delving into the local culture of Changchun, the building's facade is designed with the ice flower as its prototype, interpreting the beauty of the northern ice and snow through modern architectural language; elements of ice flowers and crystals are incorporated into the interior design, creatively presented through a rich variety of materials and textures such as natural wood, metal, and glass, creating a dreamy... More

There are cities whose histories do not merely rest in archives but continue to breathe through the joints of their walls, the shadows of their arcades, and the rhythm of their bazaars. Qazvin, in the northwest of Persia, is one such city. Here, the millennia meet like two old acquaintances who no longer need to explain themselves. For Persia—this high civilization that has patiently corrected, refined, and at times reinvented the world’s cultural landscape—remains a place where past and present coexist in a rare equilibrium. It is in this setting, along the historic route between Tabriz and Tehran, that a new tourist complex is envisioned: a five-star hotel, a bazaar, and cultural institutions—an ensemble that deman... More

The "Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Soi Soonvijai," a new architectural retreat under the Holiday Inn brand—a globally recognized hotel chain known for its excellent, convenient, and speedy service—has emerged in the center of the city on Phetchaburi Road, within Soi Soonvijai, also known as Soi Bangkok Hospital, where traffic is heavy all day. With the assistance of Interior Design Farm's interior design specialists, this area has been transformed into something exquisite that effortlessly embraces Thai culture. Jinnawat Borihankijanan The architectural lines, the different interior décor, the stunning modernity of the blue and yellow lines at the check-in counter, and the white lines on the ceiling are all noticeable... More

The multimillion-pound transformation of the five-star Central London hotel includes a full redesign of the ground floor spaces: reception, lounge, washrooms and updates to The Rockwell Bar, to create a stronger welcome statement and luxurious front of house space, along with the creation of six new unique guest suites built in the previously disused basement driving new commercial revenue opportunities. These suites are enhanced with state-of-the-art daylight-simulating LED lightwells, layered materiality, and custom-designed furnishings. Stevie Campbell The design narrative, titled ‘Exotic Ports of Call’, takes inspiration from the building’s maritime past as the former headquarters of Cunard. Design references are... More

Nestled within a hidden verdant garden in the heart of Shanghai, the legacy of Hai Pai culture and elegance lives on at the Haig Court. Adorned in heritage Spanish revival style by original architect, Elliot Hazzard, Haig Court residence exudes a timeless ambiance for the those seeking the luxury of greenery within the city jungle, a modern comfort veiled within a piece of history.   Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers More

HIDEOUT Hideout is a new project from the Wynwood Hotel team, reimagining the former buildings of the Imperial Marine Guards crew in St.Petersburg as a vibrant community quarter. Hideout doesn’t have the usual hotel rooms or apartments. All the spaces here are called residences, each uniquely designed in collaboration with leading architectural and design studios, including Choice, Da Bureau, Delo, Saga, Yaratam, Form, Neymand studio and Paum. RESIDENCE #4 by CHOICE HIDEOUT HISTORY The Hideout quarter has existed since the mid-18th century and witnessed all the Russian emperors, as the Imperial Naval Guards Crew was stationed in its buildings. HIDEOUT COMMUNITY Hideout is a community of like-minded individuals. All projects... More

The Sun Beach Allsun Hotel, designed by Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects, concerns the expansion and total redesign of the existing hotel complex in Crete, Greece. With the large-scale addition of rooms and common areas, the proposal upgrades the resort into a 5* unit, redefining the concept of luxury design through comfort, wellbeing, and contemporary hospitality architecture. Caption The central design idea focuses on dynamic integration into the environment. The wings containing the rooms are inscribed on organic curves, allowing unrestricted views towards the sea, the greenery, and the pool, while simultaneously ensuring privacy. The existing buildings are incorporated into the new composition, adapted and redefined to align wi... More

Located in the serene and historic heart of Dangkou Ancient Town, Hotel Wuxi is a prestigious addition to Accor’s MGallery Collection. Rooted in the belief that every destination has its own soul, the design encapsulates Dangkou’s charm of a bygone era with authenticity, reverence, and imagination. Inspired by the elegance and romance of a traditional Jiangnan water town where canals delicately weave through and graceful stone moon bridges arch over the waterways, an integrated design honoring these traditions has been crafted, where stories of culture and history come to life in every corner. Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers The architecture expresses the formality of Jiangnan traditions thro... More