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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

  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

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

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Hotel Marvell is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Byron Bay, offering a boutique hospitality experience like no other. Comprising 24 meticulously crafted rooms, the hotel reflects an unwavering commitment to quality through robust finishes and carefully curated amenities.  David Chattfield Peter Tanevski At the heart of the design lies a serene double-height laneway, gracefully winding its way from Marvell Street to Marvell Lane. This striking feature, enhanced by a glass roof enshrouded by heavy planting, is purposefully designed to mitigate heat while serving multiple roles. Beyond its function as a circulation route, the laneway transforms into a vibrant space for live music, a public gathering spot, an extens... More

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, designed by Avalon Collective, officially opened its doors in September 2024. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Hangzhou City, known for its Grand Canal and WestLake, Four Seasons Hangzhou City Centre invites guests to embark on a journey through the water. Its design embodies the essence of Hangzhou’s architecture, literature, art, heritage, and crafts within a modern setting. Seth Powers Four Seasons Hangzhou embraces a modern approach, seamlessly blending the essence of water with the evocative atmosphere of Hangzhou’s iconic waterways through ‘The Theoretics of Water.’ The themes include INTERCONNECTED (Lobby Spaces), LAYERED (Function Venues), REFLECTION (Recre... More

A successful Washington D.C. entrepreneurial bachelor had the vision to buy a historic home in Miami Beach, Florida. Built in 1937, this Mediterranean Revival estate was purchased at auction for $8 million, at which an additional $32 million was invested for a "renovation," putting his total outlay to $40 million, making it the most expensive "redo" to anyone's recollection in Miami history. One of the property's unique features is the pool house, a pagoda-like building reminiscent of the Katsura Imperial Villa in Japan. The Banker Wire woven wire mesh contributes to the design of the pool house as a foundation for luxury decor. Banker Wire Banker Wire Step into a world of tranquility and serenity, where tradition and modernity h... More

Nestled on a private island amidst the scenic Jinji Lake in Suzhou, renowned for its breathtaking gardens, Four Seasons Suzhou emerges as a seamless integration of outdoor and indoor spaces. Guests are invited to embark on an immersive journey through enchanting natural surroudings, starting from the island arrival and extending through vibrant social areas into luxurious accommodations.  Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Guided by the architectural principles of classical Chinese courtyards, Four Seasons Suzhou beautifully captures the essence of Suzhou culture through the integration of the Chinese architrave as a pervasive design element. Paying homage to the city’s rich cultural legacy and the botanical eleg... More

Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai, an IHG Hotel, is located on the banks of Huangpu River, a serene backdrop to the thriving metropolis. Designed by the visionary Robbyn Carter, founder of Studio Carter, this newly inaugurated hotel promises to redefine hospitality by blending artistic innovation with community engagement. Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Nestled in the heart of Shanghai, Kimpton Shanghai is not just a hotel; it's an immersive experience that beckons the creative community. Studio Carter's meticulous interior design has transformed the space into an open door that fosters connections among local creators, visionaries, and dreamers. Seth Powers Seth Powers With an ethos of celebrating contrasts, the hote... More

The BoTree London, Curio Collection by Hilton, a new luxury hotel in London has opened its doors to guests on September 15. The five-star hotel’s design is an ode to the essence of Marylebone life, offering guests a unique fusion of luxury and neighborhood charm. Caption Caption Caption Concrete, the Amsterdam-based multidisciplinary design firm, worked with The BoTree London, Curio Collection by Hilton' team to design the interior for the hotel, including The BoTree London, Curio Collection by Hilton Bar, the lobby, the 199-rooms and 30 Suites. The guestrooms feature custom-designed textiles and a diverse range of textures and materials, all crafted uniquely for the hotel by the creative team at Concrete. Caption... More

Bringing back the palm trees: an elegant new hotel and public square in the heart of Seville Borgos Pieper has completed a new five-star Radisson Collection hotel and transformed Plaza de la Magdalena in the historic centre of Seville. The LEED Gold project has entirely reinvented two buildings, which together define the western edge of the square: ‘Magdalena’, a former 1960s glass-fronted department store, and ‘Rioja’, a smaller office building bordering Calle Rioja. Magdalena had once been the site of the Hotel Paris, an ornate hotel fronted by palm trees – the fashionable place to be seen at the end of the nineteenth century. The design seeks to restore a some of this lost glamour, creating a stylish new de... More

The development of Kish in terms of tourism has led to the construction of new urban texture and buildings in the city to attract tourists and it can be noted that hotels are a potential platform that attracts tourists in the city texture according to their architectural-environmental factors. Caption Hotels were usually used as a temporary place for passengers' accommodation where provided services and products just for their guests. But nowadays this system is changed and we have faced the question in this plan and it leads us to this question that: Caption Is it possible to create various uses and functions in the hotel, including lively activities and social interactions that affect both the form and the structure, and how c... More

The Pendry West Hollywood Hotel and Residences writes a new chapter in the story of the iconic Sunset Strip, amplifying its heritage as a prime destination for nightlife, entertainment, dining, and shopping. This vibrant mixed-use environment provides services and amenities for both visitors and the local community, satisfying the need for “density and intensity” in the 21st Century city.   Occupying the corner of Sunset and Olive, The Pendry complex is anchored by an 11-story modern hotel with 149 guest rooms. The hotel offers three dining venues, lounges, a private social club, bowling lanes, a screening room, spa, rooftop pool sanctuary with spectacular views of Los Angeles, and an intimate live music venue—an hom... More