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BHDM Design recently completed the renovation of the Wild Palms Hotel in Sunnyvale, California, as part of the Hyatt JdV brand. The two-story hotel's public areas, including the lobby, dining lounge, and conference zone, were redesigned to create a cohesive and vibrant space. The design incorporates cabana stripes, cheerful colors, and circular motifs to evoke a sense of joy and celebration. The renovation project was put on hold due to COVID but was eventually completed with a renewed focus on optimism. [Extracted from the article]

Architects David Montalba and Matt Blacke collaborated on the renovation of a beachfront retreat in Malibu, California. The two-story house features a charred-wood exterior and a spacious interior with panoramic ocean views. The design incorporates organic and inviting elements, with wood finishes and a cozy atmosphere. The furnishings are a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces, creating a personalized and relaxed home for the owners. [Extracted from the article]

Clive Wilkinson Architects and WRNS Studios collaborated on the design of Intuit's new headquarters in Mountain View, California. The project, which began in 2011, aimed to create a post-pandemic workplace that incorporated elements of hospitality. The design includes communal spaces, meeting pods, and a three-story atrium, all with bold and playful color choices. The workspace layout was adjusted to accommodate flexibility and options, with neighborhoods of unassigned workstations and stylish lounge areas for collaboration. The project reflects an evolution of activity-based work and has been well-received, with plans to update the interiors of the first building to match the new headquarters. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the design philosophy and diverse portfolio of Aidlin Darling Design, co-founded by Joshua Aidlin and David Darling. Topics discussed include their commitment to principles such as healing, spirituality, and community, demonstrated through projects like the Prow retreat in Seattle, the Windhover Contemplative Center at Stanford University, and the Center for Architecture + Design in San Francisco.

The article discusses the Hanok Heritage House, a hospitality complex located in Nam-Myeon, South Korea. The project, designed by Listen Communication, aims to reinterpret the traditional hanok architecture and showcase Korea's cultural beauty. The complex consists of three buildings that incorporate hanok characteristics, such as tiled roofs, natural building materials, underfloor heating, and adherence to feng shui principles. The interiors feature Korean materials and craft techniques, custom furniture, and artworks, while an outdoor infinity pool adds to the natural ambiance. The project is part of a larger development that will eventually include 78 structures and 176,000 square feet of hotel accommodations and event space. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the renovation and conversion of a 16th-century former Benedictine monastery, Casadonna, into a 10-room hotel and culinary academy in Castel di Sangro, Italy, led by acclaimed chef Niko Romito and architect Leonardo De Carlo. It mentions that the wsproject emphasizes a balance of materials, including recovered wood, iron, glass, ancient stone, and ceramics, to create a coherent and authentic whole.

The article discusses the resurgence of wine-making in the Czech Republic, particularly in southern Moravia and Bohemia, It also mentions the architectural expressions of new winemakers and their innovative approaches to wine production facilities and hospitality spaces.

The article reviews the exhibition "18th Biennale Architettura" that was held in Venice, Italy through November 26, 2022.

The article discusses the architectural design of the Fondazione Luigi Rovati located in Milan, Italy designed by architect, Mario Cucinella.

A review is offered for the new luxury boutique, Joseph Duclos located in Paris, France.

The article focuses on a collection of workplace designs that showcase the importance of flexibility, collaboration, and inclusion in the face of potential disruptions in the commercial landscape.

The article looks at the renovation of a San Francisco house, in California, U.S., designed by Shamir Shah Design and Geddes Ulinskas Architects.

The article looks at the renovation of the Eighty Seven Park residential property in Miami Beach, Florida, designed by SheltonMindel.

The article evaluates the architectural design of the Cotton Court Hotel, designed by Lauren Rottet and Chris Evans, design director, and associate principal of Rottet Studio, Texas, U.S., including interior space covers an area of 50,915 square feet, and furnishings are both luxurious and rustic in style.

The article states that the interior design industry achieved a growth in fees in 2022, and doubled their total fees since 2012. It mentions that Healthcare projects saw a spike due to the pandemic, but it is expected to drop in 2023. It also mentions that Rapt Studio designed the interiors of Tinder's new and larger Los Angeles, California, U.S. headquarters.

Splendour Living is a design corporation in Mumbai, India, led by architect Nyishi Parekh and her husband Sharan. They recently opened Maraal, a hybrid events, gallery, and workshop space in a renovated warehouse in Sewri, Mumbai. The space features a design studio, a prototyping area, and an automotive center. The warehouse also includes a private meeting room and a kitchen run by Nyishi Parekh. Maraal takes its name from the flamingos that visit Sewri during the winter. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the architectural design of an office building located in Los Angeles, California, which was designed by Behnisch Architekten.

The article looks at the best interior design projects in 2022, including Vestre's The Plus factory and visitor center in Magnor, Norway that was designed by BIG, the Grand Junction Plaza in Westfield, Indiana designed by hwkn architecture and david rubin land collective, and the Oritim spa in Shenzhen, China designed by matrix design.

The article discusses Yves Béhar, the founder of Fuseproject at his San Francisco headquarters in California, who is inducted into Interior Design's 2022 Hall of Fame. Béhar founded Fuseproject, which entails a humanistic vision of knowing no borders and his projects doing good for people everywhere. He launched One Laptop Per Child, which has provided three million free XO tablet educational devices to children around the world, including Afghanistan and Cambodia.

The article discusses an exhibition titled "Scott Burton: Shape Shift" at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, which explores the diverse career of American artist Scott Burton. The exhibition showcases over 100 pieces, including sculptures that blend with furniture, such as the Aluminum Chair and the Five-Part Storage Cubes. The title of the exhibition, chosen by curator Jess Wilcox, alludes to the breadth of Burton's work as well as his identity as a gay man who died from an AIDS-related illness. The article provides a brief overview of Burton's career and highlights the significance of his legacy. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the architectural and interior design of the W Rome hotel, a cinematic interpretation of the Eternal City, designed by Meyer Davis.

The article discusses renovation of a spacious private resident owned by Designer Britt Zunino and designed by a Flatiron District–based firm Studio DB.

The article focuses on the architectural design of the BAR Center at the Beach, a community facility that's part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, California, designed by Hagy Belzberg, Lindsey Sherman Contento, Barry Gartin, and Kristofer Leese of Belzberg Architects.

The article looks at the renovation of the classroom at WanFang Senior High School in Taipei, Taiwan, desined by 3+2 Design Studio; evaluates the Conexus Home, affordable housing model of helathy homes, designed by from Liv-Connected; and the Revival, a modular building system inspired by the shipping-container typology, from Kiev-based studio Zikzak.

The article reports that Italy's third largest city, Naples, is not exactly known as a locus of peace and quiet. "The city is certainly chaotic," says architect Giuliano Andrea dell'Uva, who has lived most of his 41 years there. "Its charm also comes from managing to find the serene and calm in that chaos."

The article presents the discussion on developing leadership skills in public-school educators being the name of the game at the Holdsworth Center in Austin, Texas including infrastructure for the grounds.

The article previews several products, including the Everyday Life line of furniture from De Padova and fashion designer Paul Smith, the Big Girl wool-upholstered armchair from Bohinc Studio, and the Twins lounge chair set from Emu Americas.

The article discusses the interior design of AutoCamp Catskills, a luxury hotel in Saugerties, New York, including plywood and concrete masonry block architecture; a bit vintage, a bit hippie, mostly modern furnishing; and timber artwork by Amanda Whitworth.

The article focuses interior design of a branch of Virgin Hotels developed by real-estate investment company Flemyn in Edinburgh, Scotland, including vaulted ceilings, a grand staircase, and a domed rotunda; 3D-printed chandelier; and painting by Alan Macdonald.

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