Case Studies • 10/03/2026 Timber pavilion architecture for hospitality: from outdoor retreat to structural statement
Brand & Guest Experience Design • 13/03/2026 How the Sofitel pillow menu reshapes the architecture of restorative sleep in luxury hotels
Trends in Hospitality Design • 05/02/2026 Hong Kong Fullerton Ocean Hotel’s previous project: redefining luxury resort design and FF&E integration
Case Studies • 26/05/2026 Zannier Bendor: 93 rooms, a private Mediterranean island and a design brief that started from the coastline
Brand & Guest Experience Design • 13/07/2026 A 1914 cinema in San Sebastian becomes Hilton's most culturally embedded Curio opening How Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, a 1914 cinema reborn as a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, turns Basque heritage into a high performing asset.
Renovation Planning • 07/07/2026 Hoshinoya Nara Prison: how Rie Azuma turned 1908 cell blocks into 48 suites without erasing them Analysis of the Hoshinoya Nara Prison conversion in Japan, exploring radial planning, material honesty, FF&E strategy and the integration of a prison museum into an ultra luxury heritage hotel.
Case Studies • 02/07/2026 How origin construction projects with Shaw reshape hospitality architecture and FF&E strategy Explore how origin-stage hospitality construction with Shaw Construction, Shaw Lundquist, and Shaw Brothers aligns brand, FF&E, sustainability, and governance to deliver resilient hotel and resort assets in mountain, lake, and urban markets.
New Builds vs Renovations • 24/06/2026 Three summer 2026 openings and the design decisions that define them Analysis of three new hotel openings for summer 2026—La Reserve Firenze, Kitirua Plains Lodge and 1 Hotel Tokyo Akasaka—showing how a single design intent drives architecture, FF&E, operations and revenue strategy.
Trends in Hospitality Design • 19/05/2026 What the 22nd HD Awards winners reveal about the next hospitality design cycle Hotel design awards now function as a real-time barometer for hospitality investment, sustainability, and wellness ROI. See how HD Awards and LIV Hospitality Design Awards winners use adaptive reuse, locality, and FF&E strategy to drive RevPAR, ADR, and long-term asset performance.
Renovation Planning • 04/05/2026 Airelles Palladio Venice: stitching three 16th-century buildings into one hotel without flattening them Airelles Palladio Venice turns three 16th century palazzi and a hectare of gardens on Giudecca into one coherent luxury hotel, with circulation, FF&E and spa design insights for hospitality professionals.
Renovation Planning • 27/04/2026 Belmond reopens Villa San Michele: what Luigi Fragola changed, and what he refused to touch In-depth look at Belmond’s Villa San Michele renovation above Florence: 39 redesigned rooms, new spa, and enhanced terraced gardens by Luigi Fragola Architects, balancing heritage preservation with luxury hotel performance.
Renovation Planning • 20/04/2026 Le Beauvallon reopens on April 24: how COMO is restoring a Belle Époque estate without flattening it COMO Le Beauvallon, a restored 10‑acre Belle Époque estate in Sainte Maxime facing Saint Tropez, is scheduled to reopen on April 24, 2026 with 42 rooms, landscape‑led COMO Shambhala wellness and heritage‑sensitive Riviera luxury.
Case Studies • 11/04/2026 Strategic ffe installation for hotels: from design intent to operational excellence How strategic ffe installation transforms hotel projects, aligning design, logistics and operations to protect asset value and guest experience.
Case Studies • 10/04/2026 Choosing the right restaurant remodeling contractor to elevate commercial dining spaces How to choose a restaurant remodeling contractor that aligns design, construction, and operations to elevate commercial dining assets and protect hospitality investments.
Materials & Finishes • 08/03/2026 How vault glass reshapes hospitality design, protection and guest experience How vault glass is redefining safety, optics and guest experience in hospitality architecture, from structural balustrades to advanced shielding and renovation strategies.
Suppliers & Manufacturers • 26/02/2026 How sapphire bay resort is redefining waterfront mixed use hospitality in north texas In depth look at sapphire bay resort’s architecture, FF&E, lagoon engineering, and mixed use strategy for architects, designers, and hospitality investors.
Case Studies • 23/02/2026 How the SLS portfolio in Las Vegas reshaped a historic resort for the modern hospitality industry How the SLS portfolio in Las Vegas transformed a historic Sahara resort into a contemporary, multi-brand hospitality case study for architects, designers, and investors.
Heavy velvet curtains as a strategic asset in hotel architecture and renovation Materials & Finishes • 20/02/2026 Heavy velvet curtains as a strategic asset in hotel architecture and renovation How heavy velvet curtains enhance hotel design, acoustics, thermal comfort, and ROI for architects, designers, and hospitality asset managers.
Case Studies • 18/02/2026 How taipei’s hotel icon reshaped luxury design at S Hotel and beyond How S Hotel in Taipei reshaped luxury hospitality design, FF&E, and amenities strategy, and what architects, designers, and investors can learn from this taipei hotel icon.
Suppliers & Manufacturers • 17/02/2026 How the former Hotel Monaco San Francisco became a Beaux Arts benchmark for adaptive boutique luxury How the former Hotel Monaco San Francisco evolved into The Marker Union Square, blending Beaux Arts heritage, FF&E strategy, and boutique luxury for today’s market.
Brand & Guest Experience Design • 17/02/2026 Elevated hospitality: denver hotels with rooftop pool as urban resorts in the sky How denver hotels with rooftop pool are reshaping urban hospitality, from structural design and FF&E to revenue, guest experience, and technical resilience.
Suppliers & Manufacturers • 16/02/2026 How hotel julian chicago turns a historic bank building into a contemporary urban hotel benchmark How hotel julian chicago transforms a historic bank building into a contemporary urban hotel, blending preservation, FF&E strategy, and operational performance in downtown Chicago.
