Articles tagged “design”

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IDEAS: Foster + Partners Reveal Concept Art for Saudi Arabia’s Expo 2025 Model Village

Foster + Partners has released concept images of its design for the pavilion for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Expo 2025, taking place in Osaka, Japan. Credit: Foster + Partners The pavilion will be located on the Yumeshima waterfront, and has been designed to create a ‘spatial experience that echoes the exploration of Saudi…

Adam Stacey | 4 days ago

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IDEAS: One&Only Debuts in Greece with the Opening of Aesthesis

One&Only has made its debut in Greece with the opening of One&Only Aesthesis, the first of the brand’s two new European locations to open. Situated within a 21-hectare beach and forest reserve that overlooks the Aegan Sea, the resort has been built to ‘redefine the concept of al fresco living,’ and pays homage to mid-century…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

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IDEAS: Qantas’ New Airbus A220 Tells a Story Through Aboriginal Livery

Qantas has unveiled the livery of its first QantasLink Airbus A220, which will be the sixth aircraft to feature in its Flying Art Series when it comes into service as part of the group’s domestic fleet renewal program. Credit: Qantas The aircraft features the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist, Maringka Baker, and tells the…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: 1 Hotels Opens Nature-Inspired Hotel in London

1 Hotels has launched its first European property, with 1 Hotels Mayfair now open in London, standing as the brands flagship location in the United Kingdom. Credit: Mikkel Vang According to a release, a commitment to sustainability and biophilic design principles have been the 'driving force' behind the design of the property, with the new…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

Hotels

Designing a Sustainable Legacy: A Conversation with Bill Bensley

In episode six of the Skift Ideas Podcast, host Colin Nagy is joined by designer Bill Bensley to discuss the remarkable journey that has shaped his unique perspective on the world of design.

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

Designing a Sustainable Legacy: A Conversation with Bill Bensley

Tourism

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality, with an emphasis on craft and touch amidst a hyped-up business cycle for luxury. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in the first half of 2023.

Colin Nagy | 4 months ago

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

Hotels

This Boutique Hotel Isn’t Your Parent’s Beach Getaway

Millennial and Gen Z designers just opened a boutique in California that may overturn assumptions about beachside hotels. Plus, its web-based app hints at what next-gen guests expect in service.

Leslie Barrie | 4 months ago

This Boutique Hotel Isn’t Your Parent’s Beach Getaway

Hotels

Hotel Lobbies Get Glow Ups as Lighting Becomes Central to Design Innovation

Funky furniture and art grab all the glory in hotel design talk on Instagram and TikTok. But lighting has under-appreciated importance. This example of a lighting refresh at this Dominican Republic resort could offer broader lessons to the sector.

Carley Thornell | 5 months ago

Hotel Lobbies Get Glow Ups as Lighting Becomes Central to Design Innovation

Hotels

The Boutique Hotel Trend Arrives in Branson, Missouri

These Missouri hotel innovators asked themselves: What should thoughtful, modern hospitality look like in the Ozarks? The verdict is still out on their just-opened boutique hotel. But their approach offers a peak into current trends in design thinking.

Leslie Barrie | 5 months ago

The Boutique Hotel Trend Arrives in Branson, Missouri

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IDEAS: Moonpass Lookouts, An Elevated Lodging Experience

Situated amid 55 acres of woodland in Wallace, Idaho, MoonPass Lookouts will feature a collection of five bespoke fire lookout towers elevated 30 feet above the ground. The towers have been designed to offer guests an 'unparalleled opportunity to witness the celestial wonders above.' Credit: Moonpass Lookouts Moonpass Lookouts is the latest venture for Kristie…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago