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Boutique Design | May+June 2011
May+June 2011: The Boutique 18
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he Fourth of July came early for me this year. As I opened up the images that Editor | Matthew Hall
this years Boutique 18 had sent me of the projects theyd worked on, I invari- matthew.hall@stmediagroup.com
ably found myself saying, Oooh! and Aaah! Senior Art Director | Kimberly Pegram
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But it wasnt just eye candy from this years crop of up-and-coming young interior
Editor at Large | Mary Scoviak
designers. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, we asked the 18 what they view mary.scoviak@stmediagroup.com
as the greatest obstacles and opportunities facing Assistant Editor | Megan Krause
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their field during the next five years.
Pamela Chelle, of Johnson David Interiors, said
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36 Features Departments
16 Lessons Learned From Downturn 2 From the Editor
This years Boutique 18 details what theyve accomplished
thus far and delves into what the future holds for their field.
6 Boutique Buzz
30 Q+A: Grace Leo 62 DreamBook:

A Medley of Moods
A barrier-smasher in the boutique sector, Leo dishes on
fashion, fads and what makes a hotel fantastic. 66 Wall Coverings
36 Parisian Palace 76 Fabrics
Philippe Starcks renovation of the venerable Le Royal
Monceau hotel is an elegant house of mirrors. 80 The Last Detail:
Forty 1 North hotel
42 A Glam Old Time in Newport, R.I.
David Bowie would feel right at home at Hearts,
Slick+Designusas newest Chicago nightclub.
46 Golden Opportunity
Designer Colum McCartan instilled Kimptons 50th hotel
with details designed to spark curiosity.
54 Source Lists
The latest trends in how, where and when designers are
doing their buying for boutique projects.
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Mondrian Makes Soho Home

For Brands Latest It Spot
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M organs Hotel Group has a way of defining hotel cool years ahead of the curve.
So it is with Mondrian Soho, the latest iteration of the Morgans brand. Designer
Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz brought his interpretation of the Beauty and the Beast First B Hotel Makes a
fairytale to one of the worlds most modern, trend-forward neighborhoods. Noriega- Splash in Fort Lauderdale
Ortiz custom-designed all the furniture, and guests get their first glimpse of its powdery
blue color palette after walking through a canopied garden off Crosby Street and into
the lobby.
A crowd of 700-plus attended the
opening-night party for the first
B Hotels & Resorts locale. The gala,
The restaurant, Imperial No. 9, headed by Top Chef star Sam Talbot, carries the at the 240-key B Ocean Fort Lauder-
same whimsical theme through its cluster of crystal chandeliers that hang above a large, dale in Florida, was dubbed ABNA
mirror-topped communal table in the main dining room. The colors and finishes give A Brand New Alternative. The fledgling
a nod to the ocean, which suggests the cuisine, a sustainable seafood menu carefully brands first hotel has 240 guest rooms
designed by Talbot. featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.
Until now, Morgans had yet to bring its contemporary, edgy and fantastical Mondrian
brand to New York. Perhaps they were looking for the perfect fit, and with nearby hotels 1 Attendees at the B Ocean Fort Lauderdales
opening night party include B Hotels and
like Crosby Street, Trump Soho and the James paving the way, this downtown hood was Resorts ceo Ayelet Weinstein and corporate
more than primed for Morgans and the stories its designs like to tell. Kelly Hushin vice president/brand marketing Chris
Tompkins; 2 celebrity chef Holli Ugalde, hotel
general manager Joel Darr and Davidson
1 Steven Wine, ABYU Lighting, and designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz at the Mondrian Soho opening party; Hotels Kathy Hood; 3 The B Ocean Fort
2 Armin Amiri, host of the hotels Mister H club, with Sam Talbot, executive chef, Imperial No. 9 restaurant. Lauderdale on its opening night.

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Four Seasons Hotels rank in
Fortune magazines most recent
roster of the 100 best compa-
nies to work for, the highest
finish of the three hoteliers on
Nobu Matsuhisa, center, flanked by longtime financial backer Robert De Niro
the list (Marriott was 71st;
and Caesar Entertainment Corp.s Tom Jenkin. Kimpton came in 83rd).
Nobu Hotel to Debut in Las Vegas
T wo hospitality heavyweightsCaesars Palace Las Vegas and Nobu Hospi-

talityhave inked a preliminary agreement to develop the worlds first
Nobu Hotel. Under the plan, the interior of the Centurion Tower at Caesars
Palace will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to create the Nobu Hotel
within the resort.
The 180-key property will feature 16 suites and a penthouse, with an interior
design that its backers say will fuse natural materials and Japanese elegance. The
complex will also feature a Nobu Restaurant and Lounge at its base. That 9,500-
sq.-ft. space will be near the existing Appian Way at Caesars Palace. Rockwell
Group, which has designed several Nobu restaurants over the past decade-plus,
will serve as the interior designer for the Nobu Hotel and its restaurant.
Before the project can go forward, the parties involved must negotiate a
definitive agreement and gain the approval of the board of Caesars Entertain-
ment Corp. and the shareholders of Nobu Hospitality.
Kevin Caulfield, Rockwell Group; Lisa
Stanford; Bonny Bellant, Rockwell Group;
Patrick Kearny, texstyle/jamie stern, at the
texstyle/jamie stern showroom in the New
York Design Center.
EVENT PREVIEW
New York Design Center

Hosts Hospitality Event
The New York Design Center recently
hosted Check-In to 200 Lex, highlighting
B uyers and suppliers in the hospitality market will gather June 19-21
at the luxurious Rancho Bernardo Inn near San Diego to take part
in Boutique Designs sixth annual Hospitality Match. This three-day
its hospitality design tenants. The 50-plus
showrooms taking part in the event hosted
product discussions and such high-profile
speed-meeting event brings key decision makers from top design firms, guest speakers as designers Clodagh,
purchasing companies and hotel groups together with relevant suppliers in Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, David Rockwell
a series of 20-minute, one-on-one meetings. For more information, go to and Mark Zeff.
www.hospitalitymatch.com.

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Sustainable design will take center
stage in the July/August 2011
issue, including a trend story on
the greening of the guest room
and project profiles of several eco-
friendly boutique locales. Also on
tap: The latest in lighting products
and outdoor furnishings.
Hotel Missoni Debuts in Kuwait
T alk about your globe-trotting brands: After opening its first Hotel Missoni in
Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2009, The Rezidor Hotel Group chose Kuwait as
the locale for its second hotel bearing the iconic Italian fashion houses name.
$ 50
The recently opened 169-key Hotel Missoni Kuwait is part
of the Symphony Centre, a boutique emporium in Kuwait
Citys shopping district. Inspired by the Arabian Gulf and the
culture of Kuwait, creative director Rosita Missoni combined
her signature use of vibrant patterns and bold colors, with
strong accents of turquoise, green and gold seen throughout
the hotel. In addition to its 169 sea-facing rooms, the hotel NEW SPAS & RESORTS
features two restaurants, a caf, a Six Senses Spa (slated to DA N I E L A S A N TO S Q UA R T I N O
open later this year), meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness
Rosita Missoni This is the ultimate guide to
center and a pool deck overlooking the city. inspiring ideas for spa and resort
Hotel Missoni Kuwait will further strengthen our presence in the region, said designers everywhere.
Kurt Ritter, Rezidors president and ceo. A combination of design, lifestyle and To place an order, please go to
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Weve created a
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can feel at ease
unless, of course,
theyre afraid
of clowns and
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25hours ceo Christoph Hoffman
(shown here with hotel general manager
Fanny Holzer) on his companys new,
circus-themed hotel in Vienna.

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Margaret Dan Jerry

McMahon Kwan Beale
Exec Changes at WATG, Wilson Associates
W ATG hired Margaret McMahon as a member of its

senior leadership team to manage and grow its inte-
rior design practice from the firms New York office. McMahon
formerly served as managing director of Wilson Associates New
York office. She has 25 years of experience in interior design,
and her hospitality portfolio includes InterContinental The
Barclay, the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo, the Fairmont Monte
Carlo and The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes.
With McMahons departure, Wilson Associates named
Dan Kwan head of its New York office. In addition, Wilson
announced that Jerry Beale has rejoined the firm, as head
of its Los Angeles office. Beale had been working at Wynn
Design and Development.
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Daniel Krause, Maya Romanoff Chicago showroom
manager; Joyce Romanoff, president of Maya Romanoff;
and Nelly Minassian, NM Design.
Maya Romanoff Opens Showroom

in Chicagos Merchandise Mart
W all coverings and interior furnishings provider Maya

Romanoff recently opened its flagship showroom at
The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
The architecture and interior design of the showroom were
executed by Chicago-based Design Collaboratives, and incor-
ANGELACAMERON porates preliminary ideas from Rockwell Group. The space,
FINE ART inc on the marts sixth floor, features a warm, neutral color palette
and custom product displays, including a 60-ft. brand/product
entryway. Our showroom is a total experience, says Joyce
Romanoff, president of the Skokie, Ill.-based company. Visitors
download our new are immersed in the materials and gain a wholly different under-
standing of the impact of our wall coverings and fabrics. BD
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The event that brought hospitality design back to New York
returns this fall with a fashion-forward lineup of exhibitors and events.
It has a European feel. Its not overwhelming, yet has attracted everyone
from the East Coast to Israel, from big hotel chains to independent hoteliers.
ROGER TURNBOW vice president of sales and merchandising Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
BDNY will once again showcase unique, trend-setting designs seldom seen at other FF&E trade
fairs. See new introductions from 200 exhibitorsan edited mix of established suppliers and
emerging vendors. Hear from trailblazers in hospitality design at the BDNY Educational Forum.
And network with fellow designers at the opening kick-off party, the Boutique Design Awards
celebration and other events on the show floor.
Get email updates as 2011 show details are finalized. Subscribe to bdnyNEWS at bdny.com .
To exhibit contact: Michael Schneider at 513.263.9379 or michael.schneider@stmediagroup.com
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Lessons Learned From Downturn

Young designers work to balance tight budgets and high expectations. BY MAT THEW HALL
M
embers of this years Boutique 18 are a resilient lot. Not only are they
still standing after navigating a major economic meltdown, but theyre
striding confidently into the future armed with a strong work smarter
ethos instilled in them by that experience.
To get a fuller picture of just what the members of our sixth annual roster of the
industrys up-and-coming interior designers are all about, we asked them to answer
two basic questionsone micro in scale, the other, macro. First up, we invited the
18 to brag on themselves a bit, by detailing their biggest design achievement (so far).
Then, we asked them to step back and identify the biggest challenge facing interior
designers in the next five years, and what theyll need to do to overcome it.
We think youll find their answers to both queries to be inspiring and intriguing.
Note: Responses have been edited for clarity and/or space.

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b i g g es t ac h i evemen t b i g g es t c h allen g e
the completion of the MGM Grand at With fewer projects happening domesti-
Jessica Ahnert Foxwoods in Connecticut. this project cally, were dealing with more overseas
Wilson Associates had an enormous scope, and i was able clients with different cultures, working
to take part in designing all aspects of styles and timelines. As the u.S. economy
the project, from the casino to the hotel picks back up, well continue to deal with
rooms to the 4,000-seat theater, ball- a new way of working even on domestic
room and pre-function spaces. the projects, with tighter budgets, faster time-
project took over three years to complete lines and a more streamlined approach.
and i took part in leading our team of in many cases, while the projects are
designers, helping deal with on-site issues domestic, the owners and clients will be
and working with the client, contractor, still be based overseas. itll be our job as
vendors and purchasing agent to get the designers to adapt to these new stan-
project done on budget. it was a huge dards and continue to deliver quality end
challenge to take our design and value- products.
engineer it to the limited budget but still
maintain our intended aesthetic.
b i g g es t ac h i evemen t b i g g es t c h al l en g e
My work on the JW Marriott San Antonio balancing budgets while meeting client
Yajaira Arenas hill Country Resort & Spa. this project, expectations. Clients are more cautious
ForrestPerkins the largest JW Marriott resort in the world, now with allocating their money, but their
encompasses 1,002 guest rooms, five expectations are still the same as when
restaurants, 140,000-sq.-ft. of meeting budgets were 30 to 40 percent higher.
facilities, a 25,000-sq.-ft. spa and a Managing client expectations not only
12,000-sq.-ft. golf club house. i was one affects the profits we see on a current
of four ForrestPerkins interior designers project, but often also affects future busi-
who worked on the project, where our ness because so much of what Forrest-
responsibilities included full interior design Perkins does is additional work for the
and interior architecture services from same clients. interior designers will need
schematic design to construction admin- to become even more efficient than we
istration, the coordination and manage- already are in terms of time and money
ment of consultants and the FF&e management to meet current budgets.
installation. this experience exposed me
to the full design process.
the opportunities to work on such a wide As designers, its our responsibility to
Larissa Burden variety of hospitality projects nationwide, create spaces that are environmentally
WCi inc. alongside an amazing team of design and economically responsible, techno-
professionals. two of the boutique hotels logically advanced and that appeal to
ive been working on are opening this the evolving expectations of the guest.
May: Los Arboles (shown), a historic reno- i think the biggest combined challenge
vation of a Palm Springs, Calif., hacienda- designers will face in the next five years
style property, and McMenamins Crystal will be continuing to successfully meet the
hotel, an eclectic rock-and-roll themed above criteria. Several times a year i make
hotel in a historic downtown building in it a point to read online reviews for proper-
Portland, ore. Finally witnessing all of ties ive designed. this is a great tool that
the hard work come to fruition is a huge i think every designer can benefit from.
achievement as well. Seeing a guest Seeing first-hand what todays design-
enjoy a space that i had a part in creating savvy travelers have to say about the
is a wonderful feeling and gives a much aesthetics and functionality of a space
greater value to the entire design process. can be quite valuable.

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My design of the W Miami was for me the Mandatory efficiency standards will affect
Anna Busta dream job all young designers wait for. i the quality of interior lighting in a profound
Studio b was allowed to fully express my design way. by design, narrow-spectrum, high-
ideas, which are about creating timeless, efficiency light sources such as fluores-
elegant and stylish interiors. Working on a cent or LeD dont provide the smooth,
prominent new hotel in Miami, the birth- warm color balance that were all accus-
place of the boutique hotel concept, was tomed to. Designers will have to be
intimidating, but that did not stop me. very careful in choosing materials, color
My inspiration was to make my dream schemes and lighting products that will
home, somewhere id want to hang out, maximize the potential of the new lighting
with flavors of the Mediterranean coast standard.
and contemporary furnishingsand it all
worked. i learned a lot from this job and it
really helped polish my signature style.
the Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub the constrained budget for projects.
Kevin Caulfield at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was Gone are the heady days when money
Rockwell Group an accelerated project with multiple was no object for design ideas. Designers
constraints that also sought to be the need to work smartly in challenging
hottest nightclub on the Strip. All through themselves with a budget but still inno-
long hours and budget reviews, the vating through design. Parameters allow
project was elevated by collaboration with designers to focus on what is really impor-
vendors. the enthusiasm and excitement tant to the design intent, and through
could be felt, from the individual who cast smart design decisions and leveraging
35 pendant fixtures in bronze to the tattoo the knowledge of the many vendors as a
artist who tattooed graphics onto the resource you can succeed in creating well
leather bar stools. the final result is some- thought-out design, while still respecting
thing i can look at with a sense of pride. the constraints of the budget.
the initial design intent remains, while
being successful in the craftsmanship in
all aspects of the project.
Working extensively with the longest As our design community has been
Pamela Chelle standing five-star resort in the united trimmed, the next five years will pose
Johnson David interiors States, and designing hospitality bar a challenge as the project workload
space for the worlds largest single-site significantly increases and the quali-
brewery. My biggest ongoing achieve- fied resources are not readily available to
ment is continuing to be an integral part support the demand. Many experienced
of a small but mighty design team in design positions have been eliminated with
an industry dominated by larger organi- the economic downturn, shrinking leader-
zations. im grateful and extremely fortu- ship as well as mentorship opportunities
nate to play an active role in earning the for incoming designers. With limited new
respect and business of top-tier clients, construction domestically, renovation work
while competing against worthy compe- within existing conditions will be a neces-
tition. (Shown is the broadmoor West sary skill. in addition, creating a completely
lobby bar that Chelle worked on.) custom and layered space on a fractional
budget will require additional brainpower,
as client expectations remain high.

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Miami beach is known for its designer the current state of the economy. but
Leslie Clark hotels on ocean Drive. its been highly i see it as an opportunity. the days of
eoA satisfying for us to be chosen to create abundant projects with cushy budgets
a fresh and unique, pick-up-the-phone- seem to be over (or at least few and
and-tell-your-friend kind of design for a far between). the opportunity, rather
boutique hotel there. this project has than challenge, is for designers to dig
challenged me to create completely new deep down and find economical solu-
concepts where the modern interpretation tions without sacrificing big concepts.
of a bygone era is evident in every detail. With some ingenuity and forethought,
Renovating the interiors of a prominent designers will need to continually work to
historical hotel on ocean Drive, where find new ways to stay on the cutting-edge
concept is the driver of all design deci- of design, without overextending
sions, is something im very proud of. the clients financial reach.
Successfully taking an existing hotel and the cyclical peaks and valleys of the
Andrea Gillespie overhauling the design 180 degrees. the economy create challenges for designers
AK Designs challenge of creating a fresh, new design to provide good design with quality
on a tight budget has become common materials on time and within budget. As
in todays economy. Recently, owners funding becomes more available, hotel
and guests have raised their expectations owners are concurrently ramping up
even in the more economically branded new hotels and renovations. the lack of
hotels. they expect a unique, upscale material availability and longer lead times
boutique feel that will not only last, but become problematic, since manufacturers
be affordable. Weve taken on the chal- have had to cut back on their in-stock and
lenge by not only creating a distinctively American-made items. Designers must
different look, but doing it with high- have open communication and be able to
quality products that will hold up to the work closely with suppliers and owners to
abuse common in the limited-service hotel achieve an efficient balance. they must be
market. (Shown is the renovated hampton able to stretch the dollar while maintaining
inn & Suites in W. Palm beach, Fla., that the integrity of good design.
Gillespie worked on.)
Amelie Hicks the development of RockSugar Pan Asian Providing the high-quality design that
Richard McCormack Kitchen in Los Angeles. Not only was the weve offered in the past, yet with a
Design assembled design team remarkable, but smaller budget. Clients want the same
it was our motto that excited me: every products, but they need them for less.
truly great accomplishment is at first We will have to work closely with vendors
impossible. We had our share of seem- to provide the best possible item for the
ingly impossible tasks over the course of least amount of money. As the business
three years, but we conquered them all. world progresses and companies become
Most rewarding to me was almost every busier, the need to expand their staff
item used in the fundamental design, from could create a challenge. the collection of
furniture to wall etchings and carvings, available designers is perpetually growing,
was custom. our method was to use an but finding the right designer has become
artifact to inspire the needed fixture. We increasingly more difficult. We need to rely
then replicated it to be commercial grade, more on networking and relationships to
with the expression of the original antique. rebuild our businesses and handle the
influx of resumes.

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Jessica Hughley the opportunity to work on the interiors in creating design concepts, learning
therese Virserius Design portion of the construction administration when to utilize technology and when to
of a 500-plus key hotel renovation. it was stick with hand illustrations. With such
a very challenging project, as the building software programs as AutoCad and Revit,
conditions were arduous and inconsistent. designers now have the ease of never
however, we had a great design/build putting hand to pen and pen to paper to
team in place. With hard work, construc- communicate design details. this lost art
tion knowledge and dedicated teamwork, is one that i think continues to discon-
the project was a great success. (Shown nect designers from the personal, tactile
is the Sheraton boston hotel that hughley part of our craft. in the ongoing education
worked on.) of upcoming designers, i think we should
still encourage this skill set of putting pen
to paper, from the inception of a thought
through the construction detailing.
the Peninsula New York Spa by eSPA, increasingly shorter deadlines and tighter
Natasha Klyueva whose intricate design involved blending budgets. Compressed schedules already
Champalimaud the narratives of the eSPA philosophy with became the norm, but im afraid time
the Peninsula hotels brand tradition. We will run even faster as the marketplace is
took some risks; for example, the recep- becoming more competitive. We know
tion has three-story-tall tree sculptures, that good design is a product of an intel-
which required a lot of architectural coor- lectual process that requires time and also
dination. integration of spa equipment that compromising on the quality of our
and complex operational requirements work is not an option. So well need to be
meant a rigorous collaborative effort very knowledgeable and savvy. Well need
with a number of technical consultants. to find easier ways to access fresh ideas.
the process was challenging and the Well need to learn to do more with less.
successful result was gratifying to me. the And well need to remember to have fun
spa serves as a really wonderful rooftop along the way.
retreat in the center of the city.
buddha bar Washington and Junior this continues to be how best to recon-
Vaki Mawema Achievement Fairfax Finance Park stand cile clients continued budgetary restraints
Gensler out for me because i worked on them with rising project expectations. tech-
both at the same time, yet they repre- nology allows us to quickly gain a high
sent completely different sides of the level of resolution in our designs and this
times. buddha bar (shown) is an interna- has raised client expectation levels, in
tionally acclaimed brand of fine French terms of project deliverables. it takes more
Pan-Asian cuisine, style and music, while to impress our clients and stay on the
Junior Achievement is a non-profit aimed cutting edge of design, yet the economy
at educating youth on financial literacy has forced us to make optimum use of
and responsibility. Washington, D.C., is a money, materials and time. interior
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orchestrating the behind the scenes the economic downturn of the past
Paige Newman preparations that go into planning a several years resulted in tighter budgets
bbG-bbMG project. being able to utilize my orga- and even more rigorous project dead-
nizational skills, ive supervised special lines, which lead to unrealistic expecta-
assignments and guided my team through tions for many projects. however, this
each developmental phase to meet all circumstance dares designers to defy the
deadlines. one design, in particular, that limitations and come up with new and
allowed me to exercise these skills was innovative ways of doing their jobs.
the Lotte Seoul hotel, whose design
reflects a great balance of masculine and
feminine details in streamlined manner.
Designing and managing five projects at its time to think differently and adapt,
Sergio Osorio the same time in the same casino. We or we wont be in business. Most expe-
Ralph Gentile Architects were hired by the Pala Casino in Northern rienced and forward-thinking clients
San Diego County to design five restau- know exactly what they want and when
rants on the complexs promenade: they want it. however, for other clients
Sushi and Sake, Amigos, the All-Amer- with less knowledge or experience, we
ican Deli, Pala Caf and Coffee Amore. it have to take a smarter approach. We
was a fast-track design and construction must provide a more complete experi-
process, where all the design elements ence, where clients feel theyre getting
needed to come together in a very short what they paid for and can appreciate the
period of time. interior designers creativity, service and
problem-solving skills. For our profession
to be viable, we have to adapt to what we
cannot change.
Christie Ramos Rather than pointing to a single project, i the world is getting smaller. As a result,
RtKL Associates inc. think my biggest design achievement has designers are traveling more, something
been the perspective i try to bring to my that creates huge challenges. this goes
work, especially when it comes to renova- beyond the personal toll of being on the
tions. though its often easier to start with roadit also involves the need to be
a blank slate, a refurbishment brings very sensitive to the prevailing customs and
specific challenges and constraints. i try professional expectations of clients from
to see these as opportunitiesa platform other parts of the world. Another conse-
for scripting a new experience, or trans- quence of our shrinking world is the
forming something run-of-the-mill into growing sameness of things. everything
something fresh and current. this often is starting to look alike! i believe deeply
takes a deeper understanding of context that design is a reflection of culture, so we
and original intent, and sometimes has have a responsibility to strengthen that
more to do with research and respect connection and use it to our advantage.
than design, digging deeper into a project When we travel to Dubai, for example, that
brief or assignment or site history. (Shown experience should be about Dubai and not
is a Ritz-Carlton Palm beach conference a variation on Manhattan or hong Kong.
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Ashley Rumsey having the opportunity to work in a the hospitality industry as a whole has
Yabu Pushelberg dynamic studio with a creative team to difficulties in maintaining the design intent
develop innovative concepts for hotel throughout the procurement process. our
operators such as hyatt, W hotels and role as designers within the scope of the
Langham Place. the Viceroy hotel in the project is first and foremost to ensure the
Maldives (shown) is the project in which aesthetic and functional requirements are
i have been most actively involved. After met. in achieving these goals, we strive
recently returning from a site coordina- to specify and design specialty furni-
tion meeting, im excited to see the devel- ture pieces, millwork, lighting and finishes
opment of the property and our work within these parameters. unfortunately,
coming into fruition. Perched out in the during the procurement process, our
middle of the indian ocean, this island development and experience with specific
resort has a laid-back and pared-down vendors is sometimes set aside by the
approach to luxury, consisting of carefully procurement agent. to overcome these
crafted interior spaces that veer away from obstacles, its necessary to have a trusting
overly complex detailing and formal furni- relationship between the procurement
ture pieces. agent and the designers.
Kelly Sutton A two-year stint at the hbA hong Kong With the downturn in the economy came
hbA/hirsch bedner office, during which i worked on the Four a huge shift to international work and an
Associates Seasons, Macau, part of the massive even greater learning curve for all involved.
Cotai Strip development. i was able to We have to fight and educate on a daily
do what i love the mostdesign and basis to keep design integrity in these
travel. originally a small-town girl from markets. on the products side of the
Louisiana, i found myself amidst that business, i was sitting with a wall covering
citys skyscrapers on an unbelievable rep going over new collections, and to my
journey. i had to drop the yall and good surprise, it was all low VoC. it wasnt the
morning and replace them with jo sun. green collection; it was standard. Great
in addition to working with a fun-loving design that just happens to be green! Why
and diverse team of people, i gained cant we apply that motto to our projects,
invaluable design exposure and a truly even the international ones? China going
incredible life experience. green? this may sound like a crazy
concept, but its already happeningone
project at a time.
Working in the hospitality design industry As the economy begins to look up,
Abigail Troutman has always been a dream of mine, and clients are anxious to emerge with new
Pierre-Yves Rochon working at Pierre-Yves Rochon along- and improved properties. though they
side so many experienced and creative want a product that will awe and excite
minds has filled me with a great sense their clientele, they are wary of the large
of achievement. Recently, Pierre-Yves expense that this can require. they want
Rochon completed the design of the Four more for much less. As designers, we
Seasons hotel London at Park Lane. it strive to provide innovative and thought-
was a great pleasure being a part of this provoking designs. i believe that by
process, and seeing the hotel come to life focusing on locally sourced products and
has been an educational and rewarding finding inspiration from the immediate
experience. surroundings of the properties, we will not
only achieve an enriched sense of place,
but we will also be fulfilling our profes-
sional responsibilities to the public and
our communities. BD

Q + A
The bar in the Hotel Royal Riviera, Saint

Jean Cap Ferrat, shows off its wild side.
Courtesy of G.L.A. Hotels

Lighting is a work of art in the suites
Grace Leo, founder of G.L.A. Hotels
of the Hotel Jules, Paris.
Q+A: Grace Leo

The pioneering founder of G.L.A. Hotels talks about the evolution of her design
philosophy and what young designers can do to get noticed and get work.
BY MARY SCOVIAK
G
race Leo has built a career on changed after her divorce), going against BD: Your father was a businessman in
knowing when to break the advice from all quarters that the move was Hong Kong whose investments included
rules. It started in 1981, when crazy. Big-name chains ruled the hotel The Astor on Kowloon, which means you
the young Hong Kong native parlayed a world then, but she saw a major oppor- grew up with hotel operations. When did
degree from the Cornell School of Hotel tunity for unique, style- and service-led you start to see the importance of the
Administration into a position overseeing boutique hotels. Clearly, shes been proven design side?
Warwick Hotels Internationals expansion right, having built out her portfolio to more Leo: Even at Cornell, I was always inter-
from Asia to North America and Europe. than 24 properties worldwide and created ested in the design, but there was little
In 1986, she launched her Paris-based marketing alliances with Taj Hotels and opportunity at the time to learn more.
management, development and marketing Morgans Hotel Group. Here, the first lady When I landed a job with Warwick and
company, G.L.A. Hotels (which stood of boutique hotels talks about fashion, fads moved to Paris, the group was buying up
for Grace Leo-Andrieu, a surname she and what makes a hotel fantastic. tired hotels that needed renovation. I was

Q + A
confronted with design on a pragmatic

level. At the time, the function of inte-
rior design was about making the hotel
look pretty, not about creating a market-
able identity. I really saw what style could
do when Ian Schrager opened Morgans
Hotel in New York and used the French
designer Andre Putman. That property
was modern, sleek, ahead of its time. I was
inspired to do the same in Europe.
BD: How did you define what your

boutique hotels would be?
The notion of boutique should convey
Lisbons Bairro Alto Hotel references
a sense of rarity about it. Its an intimate influences from some of the countrys
place, friendly with almost a local, neigh- legendary designers and architects.
borhood vibe. When I started out, yes,
there was Morgans and a few others, but profile. Do market research beforehand. surroundings, rather than enjoying a sense
no real templates. I had to create one in Draw inspiration from the hotels locality of relaxation and ownership.
my head. I imagined myself as a foreign to establish a sense of time/place/history.
visitor coming into a hotel for the very first Come up with a theme/concept/story board BD: What design fad should go away?
time. The dcor should somehow fulfill my that motivates the design team to focus. The predictable trendy look thats a cross
fantasies and expectations and describe Think big, then scale down appropriately. between a nightclub and a diner!
how I would be spending a few days in a
specific environment. I didnt want stan- BD: Is there a major dont? BD: How has your design philosophy
dard, predictable interiors that could be Dont deliberately overspend. Institutional changed from the Montalembert and The
anywhere in the world. So for my first investors wont accept it. Clarence (Dublin) to the new projects,
hotel, the Montalembert in Paris, I wanted like Lisbons Bairro Alto and others?
the place to feel like the Left Bank. Guests BD: Boutique hotels need impact. So My philosophy hasnt really changed; it has
had to be greeted with a warm, sincere where do you draw the line on whats too just evolved. Each property has to have a
welcome, not a corporate one. much? personalized, customized approach. My
Over-the-top starts when a hotel is over- point of honor is that I never repeat what
BD: What are the building blocks of good designed. The ideas for a big hotel shouldnt Ive done before. I also ensure that practi-
boutique hotel design now? get squished into a small one. The test cality is not sacrificed to aesthetics.
Its important to understand the customer is when a guest feels oppressed in the
BD: You have an extraordinary eye for
finding design stars before theyre celeb-
rities. What do you look for?
You must be referring to commissioning
[the French designer] Christian Liaigre
when I did the Hotel Montalembert in
Paris. Christian was relatively unknown
when I hired him to help me to renovate
this property. The younger generation
knows from the media what good design is.
So, I get a lot of submissions of their work.
What impresses me is an overall design
sensibility, how receptive the designers are,
how well they listen. I want to know theyll
interpret my vision and fulfill the design
A grid of blue is the perfect frame for the brief without being concerned by their own
pristine bedroom in this suite in the newly egos. I like someone who is a bit avant-
renovated Vidago Palace near Oporto.
garde and doesnt necessarily follow the

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Jacques Garcia and Dominique Chenot

are just two of the big names crafting the
look for Hotel Selman, Marrakech, slated
to open later this year.
Various styles and eclectic pieces

combine to create a singular look for the
Hotel Beauchamps, Paris.
range and commercial experience. The

basic tools would be a preliminary presen-
tation thats well organized and relevant,
the usual design boards or mood boards. In
the case of a bigger or more complex-scale
project, a model is a great visual aid.
BD: How can designers work better with

clients during the process?
More junior designers in independent
firms have to learn how to map out their
work in an institutional way. They will not
be selected unless they have an organiza-
tional process that assures the client that
the drawings could be produced in a timely
and cost-effective manner. They have to
demonstrate they can be responsive and
act quickly to resolve any issues that may
Colonial design themes inform the Oliver
Messel-designed Great Room bar in come up during the development phase.
Hotel Cotton House, Mustique.
BD: Where should they take more
trends but thinks ahead. I tend to identify produce more original work. I like to work initiative?
the right designer for the right project. If with people with a fresh eye, rather than They should do their own research, famil-
the project is minimalistic, I need someone very established firms that give you the iarize themselves with operational needs
who would respond to that. same off-the-shelf designs and just change and anticipate. Dont take the general
the name of the hotel at the bottom of the managers word as gold. (Im going to get
BD: What are the pros/cons of hiring a design plans. The cons are that they may clobbered for that statement.) On-site
young designer in a young firm versus not fit the criteria of what financial insti- management should be consulted regularly
working with a young project designer in tutions/investment partners would require during the design and development phase,
a large, established studio? for comfort and assurance. but bear in mind that the refurbishment of
My preference is to work with up-and- a hotel or a restaurant is intended to change
coming designers who have their own BD: What do you like to see in a presen- and improve the way things have been in
studio or a small- to medium-sized firm tation by a designer? the past. So its obvious that it will cause a
that takes on extra draftsmen on an as- In terms of pitching work, communication change of old habits and routines. BD
needed basis. The pros of this are that skills are key, as is a nicely assembled album For more from Grace Leo, go to
they tend to be very creative, flexible and of previous work that shows the designers www.boutiquedesign.com

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Philippe Garcia, La Socit Anonyme (hotel); Seb & Enzo/2010, La Socit Anonyme (Starck)
La Cuisine, the hotels

French restaurant.
Parisian Palace P
hilippe Starck has left an indel-
ible stamp on his hometown of
Paris, designing a number of hotels
(including Mama Shelter and Le Moult
Philippe Starck orchestrates a shiny remake House), nightclubs (Les Bains Douches),
of the historic Le Royal Monceau hotel in Paris. restaurants (Caf Costes), shops (Boutique
Hugo Boss), private residences (the home
By Mat thew Hall of then-president Francois Mitterrand)

Philippe Starck, designer
and even street signs (information panels

at several Parisian monuments). Starcks
latest effort in the City of Lights is also one
of his most ambitious: the renovation of
the Le Royal Monceau hotel.
That property, owned by Qatari Diar and
managed by Raffles Hotels and Resorts,
is in Paris iconic eighth arrondissement, The hotels multi-mirrored
bathrooms arent for the shy.
which is also home to the Champs-lyses
and the Arc de Triomphe. The hotel first
opened in 1928 and hosted a spate of high-
profile guests over the years, including
Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, Ho
Chi Minh, Walt Disney, Madonna and
Michael Jackson. But roughly 80 years
after its opening, Qatair Diar shut down the
hotel and had its interior gutted to make
way for an extensive update by Starck thats
designed to attract the high-profile guests
of the 21st century.
Paris needed a place where all of the
worlds travelers could once again find the
magnetism and mystery of the capital,
says Starck, who has made his mark over
the past several decades with designs that
are stylized, organic and typically more
than a bit quirky.
Le Bar Long allows
Starcks lofty design goals for Le Royal face-to-face chats.
Monceau Raffles Paris, as the property
Boutique Design | May+June 2011 37

L E R O YA L M O N C E A U H O T E L
Red is all the rage

in the cigar parlor.
not try to disguise itself or make apologies

for whats done there, says Starck.
Another unusual amenity is the hotels
3D movie theater. Starck made that setting
suitable for both screenings and premieres
by outfitting it with 100 luxe leather chairs
that are modeled after the seats found in
an airliners first-class cabin. Some of those
seats, in turn, are embroidered with this
quote from French film director/producer/
writer/actor Abel Gance: Cinema is a sun
in each image.
The hotel gardens teapot sculpture,

by Joana Vasconcelos.
An elegant dressing room

within a guest suite.
is now known, are on prominent display in cent to the restaurants open kitchen. The
the hotels lobby, which features a massive smaller (2,200 sq. ft.) Il Carpaccio serves
staircase with mirrored walls that reflect the up Italian dishes in a space whose walls are
Laurent Attias, La Socit Anonyme (garden sculpture)
rooms extensive set of candelabra. The idea, decorated with shell sculptures.
Starck says, is to evoke a crystal palace. The hotels Le Bar Long breaks conven-
Understatement was also eschewed tion by living up to its name via a patron
in the hotels two lobby restaurants, La table that extends perpendicularly from
Cuisine and Il Carpaccio. The high-ceil- the bartenders station, rather than parallel
inged La Cuisine, which features French to it. That layout, Starck explains, allows
fare, has 3,400 sq. ft. of space that Starck for face-to-face interaction by those seated
sought to instill with the atmosphere of a at the table, rather than the side-to-side
large family dining room on the scale of a conversations that take place at most bars.
cathedral. In keeping with that motif, the Then theres the cigar parlor, which is home
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Stylized touches can also be found

on the hotels exterior. For example, its
gardenswhich were designed by Starck
and created by landscape gardener Louis
Benechare home to an oversized sculp-
ture of a teapot by Portuguese artist Joanna
Vasconcelos. (That piece is one of numerous
installations that curator Herve Mikaeloff
commissioned for the hotel by an inter-
national ensemble of artists that includes
Frances Stephane Calias, Russias Nikolas
Polissky and Americas Pae White.)
When it came to the hotels 85 guest
rooms, 54 suites and 10 private apartments,
Starck says he sought to create environ-
ments that would visually transport occu-
pants back to the 1940s and 50s. I wanted
the rooms to feel inhabited, imbued with a
past life, a story that the guest is invited to
continue, he says.
To that end, the designer drew inspira-
tion from the office of fellow Frenchman
Andr Malraux, a mid-20th century adven-
turer, writer and statesman. Malraux was
a man of letters, a thinker and a traveler
who liked to surround himself with objects,
books, newspapers and letters, Starck
notes. We placed a similar selection of
Starck strove to give the hotels suites items in the hotels rooms.
and guest rooms a lived-in look. In keeping with that lived-in look, the
rooms feature comfortable, overstuffed
furniture and a color palette that Starck
says consists mainly of a warm gray, which
is a falsely neutral color that people think
is empty but is really full and warm, and a
gray pink thats like skin, like flesh, like a
human envelope.
The rooms are also equipped with stra-
tegically placed mirrors that help them
appear larger and airier. But in the bath-
rooms, Starck couldnt resist cranking
up the use of such reflective surfaces,
installing mirrors on virtually all the walls
(and many of the fixtures). Nothing, he
notes wryly, is hidden here.
Guests of Le Royal Monceau, it appears,
must be willing to face some Starck-naked
truths when they stay there. BD

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E v e n t i h o t e l
Library shelves and period portraits and

sketches on the walls lend a residential
feel to this Eventi suite.
A red curtain partially reveals a classical, sized, but theyre all generously detailed.
circa-1900 painting by Thomas Benjamin The rooms are tailored like a classic
Kenington called Autumn behind the mens suit; not a dandy, but a well-tailored
desk, a slightly ajar curiosity cabinet invites person, McCartan explains.
visitors to sneak a peek and metal-wrapped Embedded in all the light stands is a
concrete columns are peeled open to reveal jack pack that looks like a slick, polished-
fossilized plant life (a subtle reference to a silver cigarette case from the 50s, but
nearby floral district). We didnt want to with multiple outlets designed to accom-
tell the story right away, McCartan says. modate multiple chunky chargers. When-
We wanted people to experience a bit of ever possible, designers custom-designed
theater. furnishings to do double-duty. Reading
The design team maximized a compact lights are mounted off the nightstands,
lobby space by creating an eclectic seating mini-bar cabinets are integrated into
arrangement for Kimptons signature coffee leather-upholstered armchairs with a
mornings and wine afternoons. McCartan reading light, and desks are illuminated
custom-designed most of the furniture, by under-mounted lighting on overhead
including a 30s-era etched-glass and walnut shelving.
drinks cabinet, a coffee table with a built- The rooms bath facilities feature 6-by-
in vase and deep seating arrangements in 6-ft. wet areas housing a shower with
muted fabrics and rich leather. handheld showerhead and a deep, soaking
bathtub. Artists sketches appear on acrylic
Design in the Details panels against the marble-tiled walls, as
Eventis public areas feature colorful,
deep seating arrangements. In true boutique hotel style, not all of the well as framed on the guest room walls.
hotels 292 rooms and suites are generously As the hotels name suggests, Kimpton

E v e n t i h o t e l
In the Venture boardroom,

the emphasis is on
sleek and modern.
wanted to emphasize the locales event

spaces, which include a 4,000-sq.-ft.
grand ballroom, 16 meeting/event rooms
and three outdoor terraces. The dilemma
The hotels event space for the design team was what direction to
includes the 4,000-sq.-ft. take: social or corporate? We decided we
Ventana ballroom.
would prevail toward social-driven events
and that corporate people would be happy
enough, McCartan says.
In the grand ballroom, carpeting is
printed with brightly colored, oversized
patterns that give the impression of area
rugs scattered around the floor. Fifteen-
foot-high cylindrical steel screens with
tiebacks mimic soft fabric. Overhead,
stainless-steel light fixtures feature LEDs
in channels that shine up into the ceiling.
Wall-mounted sconces are like little pieces
of jewelry, with cracked-glass pendants
attached to steel necklaces.
On the fifth-floor terrace, weather-
proof furniture is heavy and durable, but
Earth tones in Eventis
McCartan added levity through vibrant
bedrooms create a
calming effect. colors and visually stimulating seating
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Bathrooms feature 6-by-6-ft.

shower/bath wet areas.
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bright red cast-iron garden chairs, steel
pavilions and PVC armchairs from Spain.
Off to a Good Start

Shortly after the Eventi opened last spring,
a New York Times review lauded the hotel
for its clever design and doses of luxury
that are unusual at this price range. Since
then, the Eventi has consistently landed
on TripAdvisors list of the top 25 hotels in
New York. McCartan gives a lot of credit for
that strong showing to the highly regarded
personal services that Kimpton provides at
its hotelsfor example, lonely guests can
request a loaner goldfish from the compa-
nys Guppie Love program. But he also
believes the hotels interior design has
played a major role in the positive recep-
tion Eventi has received.
There are opportunities to discover
small details that will delight those who are
interested in those things, and thats who
the design is for, McCartan says. Maybe
guests will ask or just wonderwonder is
The South Veranda, one of the
hotels three outdoor terraces. great. Whetting the appetite is so much
better than satisfying it all at once. BD

P u r c h a s i n g S t r at e g i e s
Source Lists
Smart designers are shopping the Internet,
trade shows and crossover industries to get style-
conscious products at budget-friendly prices.
B y M ar y S c o v ia k
B
efore the recession, design firms way we source, says James Stapleton, vice ranging from taxidermy to billiard tables for
working on boutique hotels often president/operations manager at FRCH the project. We could shop for both selec-
got the cold shoulder from vendors Design Worldwide in Cincinnati. We used tion and price in order to realize our clients
who couldnt be bothered with small orders. to rely on vendors catalogs and their reps, vision on time and within budget.
Tough times changed that. But thats not all but many items are now sourced directly But the web has advantages even when
thats affecting how and where designers over the Internet. shopping for more mainstream items. Its
do their buying. The trend now is toward Items that dont need to be seen or a lot easier to find both new and unusual
comprehensive purchasing strategies that felt dominate designers Internet shop- products with a Google search, says
allow studios to match their sourcing to the ping lists. Casegoods, seating and lighting Angela Denney, FRCHs vice president
demands of each project. are some of the hottest categories for web of interior design. The other advantage is
searches. So are the one-of-a-kind pieces working in real time and being able to see
One-Click Shopping that become a projects signature. A whole the full range of a manufacturers offering.
Like everybody else, the design world world of suppliers was available for a recent No one wants to work with an out-of-date
has been revolutionized by the Internet. boutique ranch resort project, says Carolyn paper catalog, Denney notes.
Global vendors, small companies and McCoy, purchasing manager of Chicago- Its the drill-down capabilities of online
offbeat suppliers are accessible at a click. based Simeone Deary Design Group, who searches that are a plus, says William
The Internet has completely changed the was able to point-and-click purchases Langmade, president and ceo, Purchasing
James Stapleton, Hans Galutera, Linda Hein,

FRCH Design Worldwide BG Studio International Inc. The Parker Co.

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Management International, Dallas. We go the instant accessibility of the Internet a great snapshot of the available options.
to web sites to access specifications on at is a key advantage. With manufacturers Its a kind of state-of-the-nation for whats
least half of our projects, he says. having their own web sites it also opens up out there, he says. The downside can be
Designers have even more reasons to the ability to create carpet designs. That the sheer volume of exhibits, says Lang-
hit the Internet when sourcing. More and saves time because you can see the result made. Trade shows prompt vendors to
more home pages have custom design and instantly without having to wait for artwork come out with new products. We get our
custom color areas where project managers or strike-offs, Denney says. education there. But we may not be able
can experiment to determine whether they The need to see, touch and feel is a to absorb all of the information because of
time constraints, he says. Its best to take
a lot of notes and plan follow-up contacts
At trade shows, its great to be able to see such a large variety
with the short list of really memorable
of product and so many vendors at one time, as well as getting suppliers.
to talk to the manufacturers directly. Personal contact, whether through
sales reps or directly with manufacturers,
can create exactly the look theyre after, major reason designers say trade show is key for firms looking for quality assur-
then contact the company for a bid. visits are essential. Photos can only show ance from start to finish. McCoy points out
Still, buying sight unseen has its draw- so much detail and it depends how sophis- that many of Simeone Dearys suppliers
backs, especially for soft goods. We are ticated a companys web site is, says products were selected because they liter-
unlikely to order running line carpeting Denney. At shows, its great to be able to ally brought it to the companys door.
online because its impossible to judge the see such a large variety of product and so Keeping such niche suppliers in mind
nuances in the color, says Drew LeClair, many vendors at one time, as well as getting came in handy for McCoy when a recent
a senior designer at DiLeonardo Inter- to talk to the manufacturers directly, not project threatened to run over budget for
national in Warwick, R.I. But for both just your rep. its Italian leather upholstery. A New York-
FRCHs Denney and DiLeonardos LeClair, And, says Stapleton, such shows provide based supplier was at our firm that day and

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We use several very reputable freight

forwarders for this and we competitively
bid this service. We go through the same
vetting process with the freight forwarders
as we do with the furniture vendors.
How to Source the Sources

Finding manufacturers willing to work with
the small scale of boutique orders means
casting a wide net. The down economy has
made that easier. With the market the way
it has been for the past two years, manufac-
turers are more willing than ever to produce
higher quality for less, says LeClair.
Still, some vendors are less than eager
for boutique-sized orders. But designers
will have to work around that. Stapleton
and McCoy point out that old-fashioned
persuasion can help. I like to point out
the publicity it may indeed bring to the
supplier to be involved in a boutique
project, says McCoy. Stapleton adds that
sometimes its more a question of beg,
plead and cajole if a reluctant manufac-
turer has the perfect product. Whatever
the approach, bundling orders by category
of item rather than room is a powerful tool,
argues Langmade. Thats because it allows
The Georgetown University Hotel & Conference
Center in Washington, D.C., which was sourced even limited-quantity orders to leverage
by Becwood Purchasing Inc. economies of scale to get more value.
Sourcing pieces that dont appear in
showed us their custom-colored leather ally or even internationally supplied items. more standardized hotels is also a chal-
goods. They had a slightly stiffer texture, It helps to tap into the contact lists of lenge. You learn quickly as a designer
but both the designer and the client agreed everyone involved in the hotel. that not all projects are the same and not
this was the perfect solution, meeting both Because so much furniture is now made all budgets allow you the freedom to use
the aesthetic and budgetary requirements, out of the country, The Parker Co., a Miami- custom products, says Bernard Holnaider,
and their timing was key, she says. based purchasing company, arranges for a principal at Baltimore-based RD Jones.
To get an authentic local look, most the designer and client to visit the facto- Thats sending buyers and specifiers to
project managers plan fact-finding missions ries of the short-listed vendors, whether in crossover catalogs from residential, espe-
in conjunction with preliminary site visits. China, Vietnam or Colombia. In this way, cially for seating and casegoods, and some-
But they also network with owners, oper- a comfort level can be established prior to times even to retail vendors for fresh looks
ators, contractors, architects, purchasing any purchase orders being issued, says for anything from lighting to surfacing. But
companies and other members of the local Linda Hein, senior vice president. We also it may be a case of caveat emptor. Dura-
team to find just the right artisan or mill- frequently travel to the selected factory bility is the biggest issue for upholstery
work company to create a custom look for when the furniture is starting to come off fabrics, chairs, sofas and bedding. Then,
less. Every project is different based on the line. theres the cost question.
client criteria and location, says LeClair. Logistics and freight forwarding are Most crossover suppliers do not under-
Any hotel can blend local with nation- extremely important issues, Hein adds. stand the hospitality price points and it

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The Parker Co. sourced the CRUSH

teen club at Atlantis, Paradise Island,
the Bahamas.
takes several bids for them to understand budget to create two model rooms rather They also bring a broad range of possi-
our type of pricing, says Langmade. And than just one. This gives us a chance to bilities. We have packaged up multiple
the products needed are expanding, as show quality differences of the vendors projects to increase production quantities
hotels become more complex. Technology involved. Its very common, after the first to bring down the total cost to the client,
is a new category that we need to source, review, to do a second review with tweaks says Robert Unger, director of procurement
says Hans Galutera, co-founder and prin- the designer suggests after seeing their at Baltimore-based Becwood Purchasing
cipal, BG Studio International Inc., design come to life, Hein says. Inc. The sheer range of contacts extends
including digital art and interactive media. to companies that operate under the big-
Using first-timer hospitality vendors Professional Help brand radar, creating more opportunities to
can make for interesting design, but it also Bringing a high-style look to a hotel means get a bespoke look at off-the-rack pricing.
poses questions on the purchasing side. smart negotiating. For that, more and more The Parker Co. developed LLinx, a
We have always been extremely cautious design firms are working with purchasing proprietary online purchasing system
in dealing with any vendor, even long- companies who have not only the systems for budgeting, purchasing and creation
established ones, says The Parker Co.s but also the buying power to get the best of status reports. Clients have access to
Hein. Because its so easy now to create deals and best terms. their project information and can see, in
a web site, were more careful than ever Its not just the 10 percent (or more) real time, everything were doing, says
when dealing with new sources. industry discount that makes collabora- Hein. Once they approve purchase orders
The bottom line: A nice-looking web tion with a purchasing company attractive. online, the orders are transmitted electron-
site doesnt necessarily translate into a Purchasing specialists provide the owners ically to the vendors. The status reports
reputable source, says Hein. Due dili- with a realistic idea of what things will cost are an important tool not only to our
gence and pre-qualifying vendors before as well as overseeing the production and purchasing staff but to our clients in coor-
theyre given an opportunity to quote on a installation time frames, etc., Denney dinating installation schedules.
project is something we take very seriously. says. I have learned over the years that a Despite the economic recovery, price
This is true for both domestic and interna- good purchasing agent can be a huge asset increases seem set to stay minor across
tional sources. to having a successful project that finishes most categories. Thats good news no matter
She also suggests allowing time and on time and in budget. where firms are finding their products. BD

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DREAMbook
A Medley of Moods
I
ts all about the vibe. For a subtle effect, try backlit Corian wall panels or airbrushed
19th century dining chairs. Or, to really set the mood, hang an outdoor chande-
lier to add elegance in unexpected places. Warm to the idea of a fire feature in a
coffee table and add a fresh touch with evergreen grass lampshades. Take your pick
from the mix that follows; its dripping with ambiance. Megan Krause

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1 iGuzzini 3 Fatboy the Original 5 Iannone Design

www.iguzzini.com www.fatboy.com www.iannonedesign.com
Designed by Ron Arad, the chrome- Inspired by the late baroque style The Trees Graphic console is made
plated PizzaKobra spiral light of the 18th century, the RockCoco with FSC-certified woods and
resembles a pizza when collapsed and outdoor chandelier by Dutch designer laminates, green adhesives and kirei
a cobra when expanded. A standby DeMakersVan features red wiring and board (a sustainable plywood made
sensor turns on six white LEDs with a a transparent exterior. Try hanging it from sorghum).
single touch, and light is captured and from a tree for outdoor dining or above
reflected between the hinges. a swimming pool. 6 Moca
www.mocaline.com
2 Recreate 4 Flying Cavalries Designed by Steven Wittouck, the
www.recreate.za.net www.flyingcavalries.co.uk Cubic chair is available with or without
Each Suitcase Chair is individually The Aurora chimney-free fireplace armrests and in a variety of colors of
made with complementary upholstery draws inspiration from the aurora fabric or leather.
fabric and handcrafted legs, and borealis, the natural and colorful
reinforced with a steel-and-timber light display in the sky, and features
structure. a natural stone surface and five
translucent colored legs.

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7 Design By Leftovers 9 Colt Industries Inc. 11 Marzorati Ronchetti

www.designbyleftovers.se www.coltindustries.com www.marzoratironchetti.it
Made from reclaimed 19th century This installation features wall panels, The back of the Archetto seating
chairs, the India Leftovers collection is countertops and chairs crafted from module arcs gradually to form a
enhanced with airbrush techniques and DuPont Corian. Thermoforming backrest. Equipped with sockets,
car seat-inspired, shiny white leather technology, heat, vacuum and male/ the unit may also be made to
upholstery. female molds were used to form the include loudspeakers and a wireless
chairs, and the wall panels were back- connection.
8 SNUG routed and back-lit for effect.
www.snugfurniture.com 12 Bolefloor
The Bambooty bench features baby 10 Grassland www.bolefloor.com
bamboo poles inlaid on sustainably www.grassland.eu This industrial-scale hardwood flooring
grown mahogany to form a seat that Grassland lampshades consist of is produced with curved lengths
conforms to the body. Designed by dried grass thats grown-to-order that follow a trees natural growth,
Debbie Palao, the bench is available in and painted green. Available in a increasing timber-usage efficiency.
natural, black, white and red (shown) variety of sizes.
finishes, and as a single-person bench. 13 Pal + Smith
www.palandsmith.com
The stackable Lily stool comes in three
sizes and multiple fabrics and finishes.
Custom sizes and lacquers also
available. BD

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wall coverings
wall coverings
The Writings on the Wall

When it comes to wall coverings, organic patterns are all the rage.
3 4
1 Kyle Bunting 3 Carnegie 5 Angela Cameron Fine Art

www.kylebunting.com www.carnegiefabrics.com www.angelacameron.com
Hide paper brings texture and Offering a contemporary take on the Created from original photography by
dimension to walls and is available traditional damask, Versailles Emboss Angela Cameron, the Floral Blue Strips
in panels or rolls. Shown is Jet Steam is the newest addition to the Xorel type II wall covering features a large-
in cream, beige and chocolate. textile line. The low-VOC, cleanable scale pattern. Choose from 3,000-plus
textile features a large-scale graphic images in custom colors and sizes up
and can be used as a wall covering to 8 ft. wide or high, and 4-ft-by-4-ft.
2 Horizon Italian Tile or upholstery fabric. square.
www.horizontile.com
Kerlite tile simplifies renovations with 4 DEX Industries
tile-over-tile installation. Suitable for www.dexindustries.com
interior/exterior wall cladding, flooring, Designed to create multidimensional
shower walls and counters. wall patterns, Marilyn tiles are made
with Dexterity, an eco-friendly concrete.
Available in eight colors.

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6 Joe Ginsberg Inc.

www.joeginsberg.com
Waterproof, weather-resistant
Acid-Etched Stainless Steel is a
patinated alloy for indoor/outdoor
6 use as countertops, doors, flooring,
backsplashes and wall panels.
7 Arc-Com
www.arc-com.com
The cradle-to-cradle certified eco-tex
Surface iQ collection of non-PVC, high-
performance wall surfaces comes in
seven patterns and 110 colorations.
8 Mz Designs
www.mozdesigns.com
The double-wrapped column covers
shown at the Casino du Liban in Beirut
have the copper-toned Waves pattern
on the outer shroud and Champagne
Clouds pattern on the inner column
7 and wainscoting. Constructed from
solid-core recycled aluminum.

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9 Phillip Jeffries Ltd.

www.phillipjeffries.com
Made from authentic honed slate
adhered to a flexible backing, the
Geology collection comes in six
colorations, including a variegated
pattern (shown).
10 Donghia Inc.
9 www.donghia.com
Marfa is a modern interpretation of
faux bois, a textured rendering of wood
grain used in sculptures by Donald
Judd. Named for Marfa, Texas, the wall
covering honors the city where Judd
moved to install his artwork on a larger
scale.
11 3M Architectural Markets
www.3Marchitecturalmarkets.com
DI-NOC Architectural Finishes are
flexible, durable and lightweight for
use on interior/exterior walls, ceilings,
floors, furniture and fixtures. Available
10 11 in natural materials, including wood
(shown), metal and stone.

August 26 30, 2011
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Time for business

time for trends
Join us at the most important international
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Take advantage of outstanding sales opportunities

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12 Clarke & Clarke

www.clarke-clarke.com
Inspired by the catwalk, Couture is a
collection of nine designs featuring
flocks, printed surface textures,
pearlescent highwall coverings and
glass bead applications. The high-
performance wall coverings are
produced on non-woven material.
13 Maya Romanoff Corp.

www.mayaromanoff.com
PolyHide leather alternative offers a
14
metallic effect made of polyurethane
and backed with rayon for flexibility. The
antimicrobial base makes it suitable for
the healthcare market as a wall covering,
drapery or upholstery fabric.
14 York Contract Wallcoverings

www.yorkcontract.com
Candice Olson Contract Type II 20-oz.
vinyl wall coverings capture light with
12 recycled glass beads and add dimension
with embossing.
www.studioel.com/creative
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15 Bart Halpern
www.barthalpern.com
Named after liquid mercury, the metallic
Liquid Wallcovering Collection is made
with water-based adhesives and passes
the Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Shown are
Liquid Kyoto Pleat Copper, Liquid Mini
Pleat Blue Thunder and Liquid Copper.
16 Architectural Systems Inc.

www.archsystems.com
Ornamental Surfaces offers a mix of
quilted or embossed leathers and animal
skins applied with or without crystals,
studs and hammered metals. Available
in two product groupings with distinct
pattern and color options. Pattern
shown is from the Sublime group.
17 Brett Design Inc.

www.brettdesigninc.com
Pink Snake features a python photo
recolored in pink and taupe and printed
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Down to Earth
The latest fabrics for hospitality settings
feature natural landscapes, worldly imagery
and eco-friendly fibers.
1 Camira 3 Creation Baumann 5 Highland Court

www.camirafabrics.com www.creationbaumann.com www.highlandcourtfabrics.com
Referencing optical art, Smarty When Rosalie is hung as a window Inspired by European gardens,
iridescent upholstery fabric combines treatment, the punched, floral design classical architecture and antiquities,
scale, movement, color and dimension. lets sunlight through, creating a the Philip Gorrivan II Collection offers
Made of natural wool fabric. pattern. The soft, woolen cloth comes tailored designs in bone (shown),
in six colors. saddle, patina/olive, blush and kohl.
2 Stacy Garcia for LebaTex
www.stacygarcia.com 4 Valley Forge Fabrics Inc. 6 Hunter Douglas Hospitality
Named for an Italian word meaning www.valleyforge.com www.hunterdouglashospitality.com
light-dark, Stacy Garcias Chiaroscuro The LIVING FRESH bedding collection The Grand Tour, the final installment
Collection of sheers and dimmers is made from Tencel+Plus Lyocell of Evans & Browns Ampersand
offers printed base cloths in five Eucalyptus to promote relaxation. The Collection, references the mural artists
patterns, each with metallic dimmer FSC-certified linen fiber may contribute world travels through bold prints and
options. Pre-paired with sheers and to LEED points. warm tones for upholstery, drapery,
comes in three colorways. roller shade and top-of-bed designs.

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7 Sina Pearson Textiles 9 JAB Anstoetz 11 Reid Witlin Ltd.

www.sinapearson.com www.jab.de/en www.rwltd.com
The Quiet Moments Collection includes The box-weave pattern of Basket is The Turkish Bath Collection of sheers
two patterns: Patina and Radiance. The sunlight/UV resistant, mildew-proof and offers graphic patterns and textures
former offers a tone-on-tone, warp- has a DuPont Teflon fabric finish for use in warm, neutral hues. Made of
faced satin woven of worsted wool and outdoors and in high-traffic areas. 100 percent IFR polyester and
shimmery viscose while the later is a measures 118 in.
low-luster, washable polyurethane. 10 Brentano
www.brentanofabrics.com 12 KnollTextiles
8 LTM Textile Resources LLC Woven with a polyester ground and a www.knolltextiles.com
www.ltmtextileresources.com soft viscose pile, Quadro 54-in. voided- As part of Dorothy Cosonas Interplay
Designed by Jason Ahn, Pattern velvet features a geometric pattern. Collection, Menagerie features a 10-
Mercury is inspired by planets outside Available in five colorways named color yarn pattern offered in seven
our solar system. Shown here with for Italian piazzas, including Navona colorways. The Greenguard-certified
stain resistance, Pattern is part of (shown). fabric comes with a Nano-Tex finish.
the Nano-Tex, Durablock and BioAm
collection.

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13 Fabtex Inc. 15 Kravet Contract 18 Townsend Leather Company Inc.

www.fabtex.com www.kravetcontract.com www.townsendleather.com
The yarn-dyed FR polyester Genesis The Kravet Guaranteed Collection Made on whole cowhides, embossed
collection offers 118-in.-wide fabrics in offers 1,000 fabrics treated with Teflon WET Leather looks wet but maintains
bold colors and patterns that may be for commercial-grade durability. softness. Available in the Mist and Dew
used for bed coverings and window series in seven colors.
treatments. 16 Chella Textiles
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