Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week dazzle with standout collaborations and design debuts, Trump’s tariffs cause tumult in the travel and hotel industries, and the HD Awards to celebrate three at upcoming ceremony in Las Vegas. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.

Highlights from Milan Design Week 2025

Designer Tara Bernerd and Frette collaborated on Disrupting Architecture, a new textile collection that debuted at Salone del Mobile; photo courtesy of Frette by Tara Bernerd

This week, Milan Design Week 2025 and the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile have impressed with captivating installations and product launches. Highlights include designer Stephen Burks’ travel-inspired wallpapers for Calico, Tara Bernerd’s vibrant textiles and furniture for Frette and Medea 1905, and Philippe Malouin’s cozy Great Sofa for Hem, writes Galerie magazine. Additionally, Flos introduced the modular SuperWire lighting by Formafantasma, while Studio KO’s Moroccan-style rugs for Beni Rugs celebrated traditional craftsmanship. Another notable installation, Casa Cork by David Rockwell, honored cork’s sustainable potential. The event also attracted major fashion houses. Loewe showcased artistic teapots celebrating tea rituals, Prada Frames explored the concept of transit, and Louis Vuitton launched its first home collection, reports Elle. La DoubleJ’s 10th anniversary, meanwhile, brought tarot and sound healing into its new HQ, while Gucci spotlighted its iconic bamboo heritage. Plus, check out HD editor in chief Stacy Shoemaker Rauen’s recap on TikTok. 

The industry braces for Trump’s tariffs

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The fluctuating tariff policies under the Trump administration will have a significant impact on the travel and hotel industry. A recent 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs has temporarily stabilized the market, but uncertainty persists. The hospitality sector, specifically, faces hurtles as hotels are threatened with higher operating costs, labor shortages, and a slowdown in renovations and new construction as costs rise, writes The New York Times. Meanwhile, Michelle Russo—founder and CEO of asset management company HotelAVE, which oversees a $12 billion portfolio of hotels—told Skift she has seen a slowdown in bookings and delays in business travel approvals due to reduced travel confidence. Russo predicts a potential 5 percent drop in revenue per available room (RevPAR) this year and advises cost-cutting measures like limiting key card distribution, efficient overtime management, and adjusting F&B prices in response to tariff-induced import cost increases. “That’s not me giving a forecast to the industry, and hopefully, things won’t be that bad,” she says, “but I want cost containment plans that assume that scenario.”

Are nightclub closures a recession indicator?

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A wave of nightclub closures are hitting Brooklyn neighborhoods like Bushwick and Williamsburg, as venues face mounting challenges including rising rents, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and shifting consumer habits, reports The New York Times. Paragon, a popular dance club in Bushwick, is among those shutting down despite steady crowds. Freehold, a hybrid café and nightclub in Williamsburg, saw its rent triple after a landlord arbitration ruling. Commercial insurance costs have also become a financial burden for venues like TBA Brooklyn, where premiums increased fivefold over 12 years. Compounding these issues is a generational shift in alcohol consumption, with young people drinking less than in previous years. While some clubs, like Gabriela in Williamsburg, found limited success through quality programming, the rising costs across the board make the future of the New York nightlife scene uncertain.

A new mosque for women redefines spiritual space

 

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Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) and led by Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, a scholar of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, the LEED Gold-certified Al-Mujadilah in Doha marks the world’s first contemporary mosque for women. Serving as both a spiritual sanctuary and an intellectual hub, it hosts programs like daily prayers, educational workshops, and the Jadal summit, which focuses on the role of Muslim women in public life. The mosque’s design symbolizes openness and connection to nature. A large perforated roof diffuses natural light into the space, while two olive trees pierce through the roof, embodying peace and continuity. The mosque’s prayer hall features a reimagined Turkish carpet and accommodates up to 750 worshippers, extendable to 1,300 during Ramadan. “As a woman, the project was a special opportunity for me to design a space exclusively for women that is flexible and responsive to real-time, everyday needs,” Elizabeth Diller, partner at DS+R told Designboom.

HD Awards to celebrate three individuals during live ceremony

Karie and Julian Brittano, recipients of the HDAC Awards of Excellence; photo courtesy of the Brittanos

Hospitality Design announced two significant industry honors this week. The Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) presented its fifth annual Awards of Excellence to Julian and Karie Brittano. The dynamic husband-and-wife duo began their entrepreneurial journey in 2018 with the launch of the Brittano Group, a development venture based in High Point, North Carolina. They “exemplify a forward-thinking strategy that leverages hospitality projects as catalysts for positive change,” says HDAC member Archit Sawhney.

The HD/West Elm Student Product Design Competition announced Calvin Ma of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona as the winner of the seventh annual contest for his design of the midcentury-inspired Martin dining chair.

All three will be celebrated during the 21st annual HD Awards ceremony on May 6th at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with HD Expo + Conference. Purchase tickets today!

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This spring, the Brooklyn Mirage is set to unveil a dramatic reinvention that fuses live music, art, and immersive nightlife experiences in the heart of the Avant Gardner complex.

After a decade as an iconic institution in New York’s nightlife scene, the reimagined open-air venue draws inspiration from operatic grandeur to mark a new era when it reopens this May.

The Brooklyn Mirage is also launching a New Media Art Program that will invite renowned and emerging multidisciplinary artists—including members of the local creative community—to showcase their work.

Brooklyn Mirage’s new chapter

The redesign—envisioned by Avant Gardner’s in-house team in collaboration with Hard Feelings Studio and Studio Greenbank—will feature a monumental heavy timber structure measuring 197 feet by 164 feet and rising 65 feet high.

Unlike conventional large-scale event structures, which rely on steel or aluminum, this design is fully pre-manufactured and CNC-cut.

An expansive LED video wall

The Brooklyn Mirage’s signature LED video wall has evolved into its most ambitious iteration yet—Mirage 4.0—featuring a fully kinetic shutter system.

When closed, the façade pays homage to the venue’s early days before LED screens were introduced; however, when open, it will unveil a hyper-realistic 270-degree virtual environment comprising more than 3,000 LED tiles with a 30K resolution and 100 million pixels.

Upgraded sound design

Sound design will also be elevated with a custom-built L-Acoustics system, complete with more than 100 precision-calibrated speakers and subwoofers placed throughout the venue.

Paired with a dynamic production setup—including a 90-foot-wide performance area and an industry-leading 400,000-pound roof rigging capacity—the new Mirage will offer arena-level production where every guest feels immersed in the experience.

“The Brooklyn Mirage has always been a place to dance, to lose oneself in moments of pure, electrifying energy. It’s a space where people, community, and culture converge to create unforgettable memories,” says Avant Gardner CEO Josh Wyatt. “When we decided to rebuild the venue from the ground up, we aimed to honor its legacy while expanding the dance floor, creating immersive side-quest spaces, and pushing the boundaries of music, art, and technology.”

“This is not just an upgrade—it’s a rebirth,” Wyatt continues. “The new Mirage will be everything fans worldwide love about this space—while delivering a completely new, mind-blowing sensory experience. New York City deserves a venue that evolves with the culture, and that’s exactly what we’re creating.”

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Designer Ken Fulk has launched a retail concept in Los Angeles and online that offers one-of-a-kind furnishings, custom scents, decorative pieces, and a gallery of curated fine art.

Known for his immersive approach to style and design, Fulk’s retail debut is a culmination of his 25-year career, in which he has creatively crafted every detail of his clients’ lives—from private homes and jets to hotels, social clubs, and special events.

The shop, housed in a charming bungalow in West Hollywood’s Design District, is nestled within a lush garden courtyard and offers an assortment of new and vintage goods that are both decorative and functional.

Shoppers can find fine tableware, floral vessels, hand-dipped candles, home fragrances, custom pillows, and more. Global items include antique silver candlesticks, rare china sets, Japanese garden snips, French linens, and Belgian boucle blankets.

A 2022 Platinum Circle hall of fame inductee, Fulk also served as the guest editor of Hospitality Design magazine’s November 2023 issue.

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OASES has debuted as a new wellness concept on a buzzing corner of New York’s Chelsea neighborhood.

Made up of several distinct spaces, each mindfully rooted in the Ayurvedic principles of balance and harmony, OASES will roll out in two phases. The recently opened all-day café and bazaar will soon be followed by a full-service restaurant, bar, and private dining and event space dubbed the Tara Room.

OASES was founded by entrepreneur Sonam Sangmo, who carefully curated the new endeavor, guided by her Himalayan and Buddhist upbringing in India, as well as experience working at fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors.

Designed by Sangmo in partnership with RANSD and Studio Rolling, the multifaceted 4,755-square-foot space—situated on the ground-floor of a luxury residential building—is characterized by soft curves, a serene color palette, lush foliage, and custom water elements that “support the seamless flow of energy in each room,” Sangmo says.

“OASES possesses a warmth that evokes a feeling of entering a friend’s home, with the sole mission to create a transformative experience rooted in ancient holistic traditions,” she adds. “OASES provides guests with a varied and restorative environment—a place where guests can nourish the mind, body, and spirit.”

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Wellness products displayed at OASES Bazaar

OASES Café

The soon-to-open private dining and event space, Tara Room

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Hotel guests call for proper bathroom doors, a look at the architecturally rich stadiums the Olympics have spawned, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is all in on business travel. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.

Olympic architecture that has made a statement

The London Aquatics Centre; photo courtesy of Velirina/Adobe Stock

If you’re anything like us, your Olympics fever is real right now. Between tuning into the games and events taking place at Paris 2024, plenty of moments are also being dedicated to reflecting on previous Olympic Games. A roundup of architecturally significant Olympics structures from Dezeen is one such refresher. The online publication pulled together 15 architectural icons constructed for the Games over the last 100 years, including Zaha Hadid’s London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 edition and Kengo Kuma’s Japan National Stadium for the 2020 games (which took place in 2021 due to Covid). It’s also noted that due to a more critical focus on sustainability, fewer permanent venues like these will likely be built in the future.

A controversial bill has New York hotel restaurants on edge

The rooftop at the Curious Yellow-designed Rockaway Hotel in New York, a venue from In Good Company; photo by Kyle Knodell

On Tuesday, the public hearing for a controversial new bill in New York was postponed to allow more time for feedback. The Licensing Hotel bill, or the Safe Hotels Act, was introduced in mid-July and seeks to help hotels maintain public safety, health, and working condition, reports Eater. However, for the operators of hotel restaurants, the potential legislation would handoff restauranteurs’ ability to hire staff to hotel management, as well as require hotels to have licenses that would be renewed annually. “Hotel owners would no longer be able to lease or sublease their space to small business owners as they must be employed by the hotel owner,” Terence Tubridy, owner of In Good Company Hospitality, points out. “It would be catastrophic for our industry.”

Attention designers: Don’t forget the guestroom bathroom door

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Writer Laura Studarus is on a mission to find out where all the hotel bathroom doors have gone. In a recent Thrillist article, Studarus recounts personal experiences with guestrooms lacking soundproof, solid barriers separating the lavatory from the rest of the space. “Modern hotel bathrooms seem to be lacking an important amenity—namely, real doors,” she writes. Instead, proper doors are often replaced with sliding ones that don’t fully shut or with frosted—or, in some cases, see-through—glass. Surveying friends and hotel reviews further concluded: Privacy is not always on the docket in private areas.

The importance of investing in business travel

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It’s predicted that corporate travel spending will reach—or surpass—2019 levels by the conclusion of 2024. Despite the business travel potentially growing by 8 to 12 percent this year, some company leaders remain resistant following Covid’s travel halt, Forbes reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon is not one of those leaders. In a recent LinkedIn post, Dimon says “leaders have to get out. They have to get out all the time. They have to be curious; ask a million questions.” As a hiatus from the monotony of daily life and routines, business trips also offer new experiences, expanded thinking, and more.

Get to know the power players in Hospitality Design‘s People issue

Richard Born, Ira Drukier, and Sean MacPherson at the Hotel Chelsea in New York; photo by Christine Keeley

We hope you’ve had the chance to check out all the goodness of our 2024 People Issue. The pages boast interviews with 22 impressive individuals, including educators, brand experts, prolific designers, and more. On the cover, hoteliers Richard Born, Ira Drukier, and Sean MacPherson are captured at the Hotel Chelsea, the trio’s most recently completed New York project. Read the cover story here, and get a behind-the-scenes peek at how the cover came together on Hospitality Design’s newly launched TikTok account!

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Dubai aims to entice more travelers, the century-old Kempinski Hotels names its first-ever female CEO, and HD launches a TikTok account. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.

Kempinski Hotels appoints first female CEO

Barbara Muckermann; photo courtesy of Kempinski Hotels

Last week, Kempinski Hotels announced the appointment of Barbara Muckermann to the role of CEO, reports Skift. Previously at the helm of Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), Muckermann succeeds Bernold Schroeder, who stepped down when his contract ended this spring, to become the first woman to lead Kempinski in its 127-year history. “Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels,” says René Nijhof, chairman of Kempinski’s board of directors. The Kempinski Hotels portfolio spans 82 hotels in 36 countries, with plans to add an additional 34 hotels and residences in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa in the coming years.

Dubai looks to attract more repeat visitors

The Dubai Skyline; photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Dubai, frequently seen as a transfer hub or short-term destination, is undergoing a tourism rebranding of sorts, according to Bloomberg. The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing new visa rules and additional airline capacity in an effort to entice more repeat tourists. A tourist visa would now allow multiple entries for five years (far surpassing the 90 days previously offered), while Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central, will soon add a new passenger terminal as part of a $35 billion plan. Furthermore, the number of hotel beds in the city has increased more than twofold over the last decade, including with openings including the One&Only One Za’abeel, The Lana, Atlantis the Royal, and more.

Iberostar Group zeroes in on sustainability

The 130-room Kimpton Las Mercedes, located in the Dominican Republic’s Santo Domingo, will open this summer in partnership with Iberostar Group; photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

A recent Q&A from The New York Times profiles Megan Morikawa, a marine biologist who earned her Ph.D. at Stanford prior to joining Iberostar Group. Morikawa currently serves as the Spain-based hospitality company’s global director of sustainability. In the interview, Morikawa discusses transitioning her career from academia to hospitality and Iberostar’s sustainability efforts, including her new role for the Travel Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works with tourism companies and organizations to provide destinations with sustainable-tourism research, strategy, and training. “As a scientist, I recognize that a lot of discovery of how to do things that have never been done before requires quick absorption of new materials and being able to speak multiple languages,” Morikawa says. “And by that, I don’t mean linguistic languages—I mean speaking from a research standpoint to a government standpoint to a business standpoint. A lot of the barrier to collaboration was not being able to communicate effectively with each other.”

Sarah Jessica Parker’s newest store is pretty in pink

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Dubai-based architecture and design studio Roar has completed the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker store in the Galleria mall on Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island. The shoe brand’s sixth retail location was crafted as a whimsical wonderland. The pink-filled space is accented with bubbles, feathers, reflective surfaces, and iridescent colors. Digital elements were also incorporated to enhance the sensory experience. “We wanted to imagine a space that goes beyond a typical retail environment,” says Roar founder and creative director Pallavi Dean. “It’s about stepping into a dream, where every element—from the blush color palette reminiscent of an elegant, intimate powder room to the curved lines that invite and embrace—contributes to a feeling of soft enchantment.”

Flashback Friday, plus an exciting announcement from HD

HD Expo + Conference 2024 was just over a month ago, and we are still reminiscing about those inspirational, educational, and fun-filled days in Las Vegas. Weren’t able to attend this year’s show? Here’s a rundown of what you missed. Also, check out our YouTube channel weekly as we share HD Live videos touring six manufacturers’ booths. If you’re seeking even more inspiration, we invite you to follow Hospitality Design’s newly created TikTok account, which officially launches tomorrow. You can expect to see even more coverage from our various events, design projects, and so much more shared across our latest social media channel. We are excited to connect with the industry in a new way. See you on TikTok!

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Luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. has launched a store in the Miami Design District.

The location showcases a limited-time façade featuring a mural of brightly hued flower blossoms designed by artist Damien Hirst.

A nod to Tiffany & Co.’s New York flagship

Inspired by the Landmark (the jeweler’s iconic New York flagship store), the new two-story, 4,000-square-foot outpost integrates elements of the city with the brand’s storied history.

Video screens on the ground floor display the scenery of Miami’s South Beach in an immersive fresco created by Oyoram Visual Composer. Warm wood floors are paired with bespoke sisal runners and custom lighting, including six blown-glass chandeliers in a swirling Tiffany Blue and white pattern.

At the heart of the store is a bespoke staircase with silver gilded walls inspired by the staircase at the Landmark. To the left of the staircase is Daniel Arsham’s Bronze Venus Italica (XL) sculpture, which also mirrors the one on display in New York.

The Jean Schlumberger gallery

The second floor houses the Tiffany High Jewelry and Jean Schlumberger gallery, which displays the jeweler’s most exclusive pieces. Here, full-height windows open to the Paseo Ponti below, while bespoke handwoven textiles—inspired by the geometric patterns of the Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany enamel bracelet—run across the ceiling.

Handwoven metallic wall fabric along with a flowering water lily table lamp by Tiffany Studios, vintage chairs, and a bespoke desk suspended on glass legs round out the gallery.

Nestled behind two artisan glass doors is the Tiffany Café, where art by American artist Joel Mesler is showcased.

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Remembering architect and designer Jeffrey Beers, Adjaye Associates restructures following accusations, and New York museums get the Beyoncé treatment. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday.

Award-winning architect and designer Jeffrey Beers has passed away

The new iteration of Café Boulud in New York, designed by Jeffrey Beers International; photo by Bill Milne

Jeffrey Beers, founder and CEO of New York-based Jeffrey Beers International (JBI), died on March 18th at the age of 67 following a battle with cancer. A pioneering force in the hospitality design industry, Beers’ work spanned four decades. His firm is recently known for crafting new icons such as the updated Café Boulud from chef Daniel Boulud, the Hard Rock Hotel New York, its work on the Fontainebleu Las Vegas, and much more. Beers, an HD Platinum Circle honoree, was recognized with HD’s 2016 Visionary Award and spoke about his passion for the industry in a 2021 “What I’ve Learned” podcast episode.

Las Vegas bets big on weed lounges

Smoke and Mirrors cannabis lounge in Las Vegas; photo by Lee Pettet

Thrive Cannabis Marketplace has opened Nevada’s first state-licensed marijuana consumption lounge in Las Vegas, writes Chris Casacchia for HD sister publication MJBizDaily. Located adjacent to its retail store off the Strip, the 1,200-square-foot Smoke and Mirrors Cannabis Lounge leans into midcentury design. “Anything that you do in Vegas has to be stepped up a notch,” said Chris LaPorte, managing partner at Reset, a local cannabis hospitality firm that consulted with Thrive on the space. LaPorte notes that they first introduced the concept to the Las Vegas market in 2017, but regulatory approvals, building delays, and the pandemic slowed progress. Nearly 20 other consumption venues are nearing completion, potentially in time for HD Expo + Conference, which takes to Las Vegas April 30th–May 2nd.

Adjaye Associates appoints new CEOs

A rendering of the Adjaye Associates-designed Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Campus in New York; rendering courtesy of Adjaye Associates

Following last year’s allegations of sexual misconduct by founder David Adjaye (which he refutes), Adjaye Associates has named new CEOs who will helm its studios, Dezeen reports. Kofi Bio will head up the Accra, Ghana office; Lucy Tilley will lead London; and Pascale Sablan, a 2023 HD Wave of the Future honoree, will oversee the New York studio. Adjaye, in a new role as executive chair, will remain the firm’s principal architect and in charge of overall design direction, while Bio, Tilley, and Sablan “will have sole executive leadership of the studios, in charge of all operations [while] continuing to lead projects and business development,” according to a statement from Adjaye Associates.

Promo for Beyoncé’s upcoming album projected onto New York museums

The exterior of the Guggenheim Museum in New York; photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Projections promoting the release of Beyoncé’s forthcoming Cowboy Carter album appeared on several notable museums in New York this week, including the Guggenheim Museum, Whitney Museum, New Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design, details Artnews. The Guggenheim’s Frank Lloyd Wright-designed rotunda, for instance was emblazoned with recent quotes from the superstar’s Instagram account: “This ain’t a country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album”—a reference to her not being welcomed by the country music genre when she released the track “Daddy Lessons” in 2016. She is now celebrated as the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. For its part, the Guggenheim said in an official statement to Artnews that it “was not informed about and did not authorize this activation” but welcomed the singer and her fans to the museum.

ICYMI: The 20th annual HD Awards finalists have been announced!

2024 HD Awards finalist Hotel Palau Fugit in Girona, Spain, designed by El Equipo Creativo; photo by Salva Lopez

The finalists for the 20th annual HD Awards have been revealed. The yearly event, honoring the best in design across 30 project categories and 13 product categories, recognizes the best and most innovative achievements in hospitality design, along with the creative teams behind them. From the record-breaking 930 project entries and more than 375 product submissions, HD will reveal the winners during ceremony on April 30th at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas during HD Expo + Conference. Purchase tickets for the event here. Congrats to the deserving finalists!

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Since launching HDTV in 2022, the video series has toured numerous hotel and restaurants projects throughout the U.S. to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into developing these complex, yearslong projects. This year, our most-watched episodes were from a trio of New York properties that are remaking the city while paying homage to its rich history.

Park Lane New York

George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of Yabu Pushelberg and managing director Prince A. Sanders took HD on a tour of the 610-room property, which has towered over Central Park South since 1971. The New York and Toronto-based firm reimagined the property with notable additions like the nature-infused murals from local art studio En Viu, a new lobby bar, and rooftop venue Darling, complete with an enclosed terrace offering breathtaking city views. To learn more about the renovation, watch the full episode.

The Wall Street Hotel

A labor of love between designer Liubasha Rose of Rose Ink Workshop and her husband, Jeffrey Dagowitz, founding partner and principal of development company Actium, the Wall Street Hotel is a conversion of a century-old office building into an 180-key urban retreat. Rose walked us through the whimsical property, which is ushering in a new era for the city’s Financial District. Watch the full episode.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side

Mitchell Hochberg, president of real estate and development company Lightstone, gave us a tour of the Moxy NYC Lower East Side earlier this year. Featuring the handiwork of a who’s who of venerable firms including Stonehill Taylor, Rockwell Group, and Michaelis Boyd, the property also boasts five venues from Tao Group Hospitality. “What we love about developing the Moxys is the ability to bring together such a diverse group of creative partners that becomes almost combustible in terms of the final product,” Hochberg says. Watch the full episode to see how the sprawling hotel came to life.

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The Singapore EDITION marks EDITION Hotels’ first outpost in Southeast Asia. The luxury property from Marriott International captures the island-state’s spirit with a striking silhouette constructed by Safdie Architects and local studio DP Architects.

Rooted in EDITION’s signature refined design, the 204-room hotel seamlessly merges a metropolitan energy with the sensibility of a tropical resort. EDITION’s visionary Ian Schrager, in collaboration with interior design firm Cap Atelier, incorporates nature throughout, evident in sweeping vistas, a skypark, and a sunken garden.

The Singapore EDITION’s bronze and glass entrance leads to a white-marbled lobby adorned with a gold leaf domed ceiling. At the far wall of the lobby, towering windows reveal a long, light-filled conservatory, complete with a biophilic green wall.

Distinct personalities characterize each level of the property, with spaces like the lobby bar flooded with pink velvet accents, marble pool tables, and oversized backlit bar displays. Meanwhile, the dining experience at FYSH at EDITION features custom marble bars and intimate jade-colored velvet seating.

From the lobby, a sculpted white Venetian plaster staircase descends to a garden courtyard, which houses a bar lounge. The adjoining Punch Room, EDITION’s signature bar concept, is swathed in Yves Klein blue and channels a classic London gentleman’s club.

Each guestroom boasts a distinct layout along with white oak-planked floors, deep-seated sofas, and thoughtful details. Rooms with terraces overlook the interior courtyard, which forms the heart of the property. This timber-decked garden courtyard, reminiscent of ancient Chinese temples, functions as a versatile event space framed by black-tiled pools and flora.

The pinnacle of the hotel’s design is the rooftop terrace and swimming pool, which is dressed in terracotta and shades of blue and offers a semi-al fresco setting surrounded by lush greenery.

“It was a thrill for us to do a hotel in Singapore and to come up with a project as sophisticated and beautiful as the city itself,” Schrager notes.

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