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Boutique Design
As the global tourism market grows, competition in the hotel industry is heating up. Smart hoteliers are responding with services and designs that enable socialization, productivity, and personalization. The latest trends feature collaborative venues, technology-enabled designs, and reimagined public spaces that offer unique and unforgettable travel experiences. That’s exactly what W Hotels Worldwide’s Pablo Henderson, senior director of global brand marketing, wants for his guests — a feeling they’ve walked into a place they’ll never forget.
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Metropolis
In the new experience economy, how do we create public spaces — entire cities, even — that meet the expectations of their inhabitants? Leveraging real life and digital design to support urban activity, to inspire, educate, and empower people, to foster a shift in values — these are the new challenges of urban design. On Apr. 4 at Gensler’s Austin office, Metropolis’s director of design innovation, Susan Szenasy, led the panel “Quantifying the X Factor of Design” to examine how cities are evolving in the digital age and how expectations of experience now drive design.
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Hospitality Design
The latest restaurant project from New York-based practice Tihany Design is set to arrive in Music City next month. Led by chef Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak Nashville will open on the 34th floor of the newly opened JW Marriott Nashville, providing a contemporary spin on the classic steakhouse.
Inspired by the building’s unique ellipse shape, Bourbon Steak’s interior will be defined by circular motifs and curved lines. Rounded, architectural wood panels and brushed metal sconces will complement a bourbon-inspired color palette that comes alive with blue and brass accents.
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Chain Store Age
One of New York City’s most famous retail landmarks is set to undergo a total transformation. Tiffany & Co. will begin a massive renovation of its Manhattan flagship, starting this spring. The 10-story architectural icon, which is owned by the retailer, is located on 5th Avenue at 57th Street.
Tiffany will remain open for business during the revamp in a temporary space nearby, at 6 East 57th St., that was recently vacated by Nike. The renovation is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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No matter what market or environment you are designing for, Acrovyn by Design can reproduce virtually any image, message or color onto your walls without the concern of damage. Forge a new aesthetic with a selection of ready-to-print patterns, or customize with stunning graphics. Create something beautiful and protect it for years to come.
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Modern Restaurant Management
From bold wallpaper to mid-century modern decor, it seems like restaurant interior design trends are more wide-ranging than ever. So, what trends are catching on like wildfire this year? Restaurant interiors in 2018 are being designed to not only encourage repeat customers, but to draw in new diners to stay a while with exciting prints, greenery, and cozy atmospheres. Read on to see what interior design trends you should expect to see at your favorite restaurants this year.
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Dexigner
Wingårdhs recently renovated Radisson Collection Hotel, Strand Stockholm. The new interiors feature soft textures and rich colors alongside natural materials such as oak and walnut. The studio has introduced a custom grey-toned color that runs throughout the hotel and has also used recognizable design classics from the likes of Flos and Fritz Hansen within the communal areas of the hotel as well as the guest rooms. The hotel, which was originally opened in 1912 to coincide with the Stockholm Olympics, is situated in central Stockholm in the bustling area of Nybrokajen Bay and is just a short walk from Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan.
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Interior Design
Rotterdam’s Witte de Withstraat is two neighborhoods in one: by day, it’s a bustling art district, while after dark it’s a neon-lit nightlife destination. The new CityHub does one better, combining the interiors of three Withstraat buildings into a single hotel, courtesy of the vision and hard work of Amsterdam’s Studio Modijefsky. “The difference in levels, floor, and ceiling heights, and connecting [them all] without turning the hotel into a labyrinth was quite a design challenge,” says founder Esther Stam.
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IIDA
You’re invited to enter the 6th annual Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards and receive the accolades your outstanding project deserves. These awards seek to recognize and honor the highest level of creativity and design excellence in interior design and/or interior architecture projects from Asia Pacific countries. IIDA encourages you to enter before the Sept. 13 deadline. Winning entries will be published in an issue of Contract magazine, on the IIDA website, to the 300,000 IIDA social media followers, and in the official Winners Brochure.
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IIDA
Start planning your fall schedule by purchasing tickets to a Leaders Breakfast near you — trust us, they sell out quickly! The annual event series celebrates design’s importance in the global marketplace by honoring the people who are both the legacy and future of design. Tickets are now available for the following cities:
San Francisco - Friday, Sept. 7, 2018
Los Angeles - Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
Toronto - Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018
Dallas - Friday, Sept. 23, 2018
Chicago - Friday, Oct. 5, 2018
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Hospitality Design
The newest addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the Row Hotel at Assembly Row, has opened in the Boston suburb of Somerville. Crafted by Colwen Designs, the urban luxury concept pays homage to the industrial roots of the neighborhood.
In the lobby, floor-to-ceiling windows create an airy feel, and a sweeping spiral staircase edged in glass and galvanized metal invites the eye upward. Juxtaposing polished, sophisticated details with bold industrial elements, the space is adorned with mirrors and whimsical sculptures from artist Feliciano Bejar.
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Design Milk
Designed by interior design and branding firm MARKZEFF, the Hotel Kabuki recently underwent a new interiors update that’s inspired by Japanese influences. Mark Zeff, Principal of his eponymous firm, says:
"After learning about the culture of the area, and drawing on knowledge of Japanese architecture as well as my own affinity for the beat generation, we were able to reinvent and modernize the interiors of the hotel in a sophisticated way."
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As good as fixed-frame tables when the dual-locking caster breaks are engaged, as fluid as water when in motion.  Mini Mobile is a highly functional table system that can fit into any project, no matter what the size.
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Entrepreneur
Sadly, when projects pile up and stress skyrockets, the last thing on your mind is hiring more people or cleaning up processes. Perhaps, though, that should be the first thing on your mind — actually it definitely should be once the storm passes.
But you can’t increase employee motivation and quality control if you don’t first notice the telltale signs of overworked and inefficient employees. So, here are five.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Openness, honesty, clarity, and authenticity are all traits you’d want in a friend. But if you can even believe it, research shows that those are the terms that people want the most from businesses. Most Americans (86 percent) say transparency from companies is more important to them than ever before, according to 2018 Sprout Social research. After all, consumers talk with companies in a more personal and consistent way on social media — and share a wealth of personal data.
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