Posts Tagged ‘Architecture Heritage Conservation’

By Dian Hasan | Decembber 1, 2009

Architect Javier Sánchez and interior designer India Mahdavi, gave a contemporary conversion to a neo-classical building in Mexico City, transforming it into the cool Condesa DF boutique hotel.

Tucked between historic façades on a tree-lined road, the Condesa df hotel fuses the name and spirit of its bohemian surroundings with architect Javier Sánchez and interior design guru India Mahdavi’s inventive, playful simplicity. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dian Hasan | November 28, 2009

Architect Javier Sánchez and interior designer India Mahdavi, gave a contemporary conversion to a neo-classical building in Mexico City, transforming it into the cool Condesa DF boutique hotel.

Tucked between historic façades on a tree-lined road, the Condesa df hotel fuses the name and spirit of its bohemian surroundings with architect Javier Sánchez and interior design guru India Mahdavi’s inventive, playful simplicity. Read the rest of this entry »

For a city that is recognized as a major force in Global Fashion, Milan has a surprising lack of design hotels. A newcomer, Exedra Milano, hopes to fill that gap with a distinctive design statement.

Occupying a former bank building, after a year of construction € 150 million in renovations, Boscolo Exedra features now 154 rooms, 9 thematic suites (including Cinema, Sport, Family, Romantic and Milano) and conference rooms with views of the stately Duomo smack in the city center.

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By Dian Hasan | October 15, 2009

The Lion City of Singapore, has always been all about a centrally-located business, transportation (and later convention) hub of South East Asia, sitting at the crossroads of the busiest shipping route in the world, perfectly positioned between East and West. And her hotels reflected it nicely, world-class luxury chains of all flags, all trying to outdo each other with the expected luxury amenities, service, and big bold architecture. It seemed the small hotel with personality and character was missing in the picture. Until now.

New Majestic Hotel is one little dynamo that goest against the current of same-ness. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dian Hasan | October 9, 2009

In the automobile industry, any car buff will ask “what’s under the hood?”, while across the pond in Sunny Italy that question will also be accompanied by another “Who’s the designer?” Pininfarina, Giugiaro, Bertone, perhaps?

So what does that have to do with a boutique hotel converted from an 1890 red brick building in Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, you may ask. Italian pedigree, that’s what! The Keating’s unusual interior – all splashed in a dominant red – comes from the same creative mind that designs the red hot Ferrari and Maserati.

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By Dian Hasan | October 7, 2009

Hospes Palacio del Bailio is situated Cordoba’s historic heart next to the Plaza Colon in Spain. The resort has a balanced blend of design language between contemporary and 16th and 18th century-Moorish decorative elements with painted ceiling, rich fabrics and textures and polished marble.

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By Dian Hasan | October 7, 2009

Hospes Amerigo is exquisite hotel located in the historical centre of Alicante, Spain just 5 minutes walk from the Sea and Postiguest Beach, and 20 minutes from the airport.

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Located on the island of Mallorca, not far from the ancient town of Arta, is the delightful Finca Son Gener Inn and Spa.

A few years ago, architect and designer Toni Esteva bought the decaying rustic farmhouse and olive oil mill dating back to the 18th century and refurbished the property; preserving the essential qualities of the structures but refurbishing the interiors and the grounds. Cool limestone floors, white stucco walls, antiques, and a few modern artworks comprise the decor.

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By Dian Hasan | September 3, 2009

In the goal of Brand Building, Hotels, just like any other business peddling products or services, need to create a Brand Positioning Strategy to promote their uniqueness and create a strong Brand Identity. A hotel primarily sells its services, and therefore traditionally hotels positioned themselves in the marketplace on the strength of their service quality. Or their POOL, as demonstrated by ADELPHI, a chic boutique hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Making a visible Design Statement!
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By Dian Hasan | September 3, 2009

In the goal of Brand Building, Hotels, just like any other business peddling products or services, need to create a Brand Positioning Strategy to promote their uniqueness and create a strong Brand Identity. A hotel primarily sells its services, and therefore traditionally hotels positioned themselves in the marketplace on the strength of their service quality. Or their POOL, as seen at THE JOULE, in Dallas, Texas. Making a distinctive Design Statement!
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