Already heralded as one of the most anticipated hotel openings this year, and maybe even the decade, the new TWA Hotel is a remarkable salute to the golden era of air travel. Housed in the former TWA terminal at JFK airport in New York, the property pays tribute to the 1960's design aesthetic by staying true to that era, all thanks to some incredible design.
This month we are speaking with two individuals intimately involved in the creation of this fantastic project, to learn what it’s like celebrating that era, recreating an iconic mid century design aesthetic, and uncovering the unique challenges of meshing today’s standards with the look of yesteryear.
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
What does quality furniture design really mean? To find out the answer, we sought two accomplished professionals to share their experience as they distinguish furniture of the highest quality. First, we spoke to Sylvie Blondeau AIA, LEED GA; Project Manager with MCR Investors, which just debuted the incredible new TWA Hotel at JFK, and Samuelson Furniture’s in-house design expert Mike Rinaldi.
Here’s how they approach great furniture design:
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
From time to time we like to focus on the challenges purchasing pros have within the hospitality community. They often find themselves caught between the needs of designers, vendors, and of course the project’s owners.
Purchasing professionals must negotiate an array of demands to deliver great products on time, and of course within budget. We have addressed some of the larger issues with Steven A. “Gus” Sarff III, President of GS Associates, Newburyport, MA. Gus shares his strategy of finding success in a continual sea of challenges.
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
In capturing today’s market of savvy travelers, design professionals are challenged by the numerous hotel brands that have emerged. With a focus on brand identity, creating authenticity while addressing the particular design standard of that brand, requires a balance between what the brand represents and the client’s design vision. Ultimately, the creation of a memorable guest experience, both personal and unique, is the goal in bringing a traveler back to that brand.
This month we’re chatting with a trio of pros that have all helped create brand prototypes, and are well versed at the art of bringing new concepts to life. Plus, they’re all masters at balancing brand demands with owner wants. Here’s how they maneuver this complicated thicket.
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
Samuelson Furniture conducted a survey to capture design input on evolving hospitality trends of 2019. We are fortunate in providing two forward thinking, top designers for their look into the direction taking place within the hotel industry.
The time and consideration of the following designers are greatly appreciated for their valuable insight:
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
Furniture design isn’t easy, presenting many challenges when it comes to teaching the next generation of designers. For this month’s blog we spoke with 2 designers, a design educator and a student to understand how they interpret the learning process when it comes to furniture design with a particular focus on seating.
In addition, they discuss the ways in which technologies impact this process.
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Hospitality Design Trends,
custom furniture for hospitality,
custom seating,
Custom Upholstery,
Custom Seating For Hotels,
Furniture Design,
Hotel Design
Don’t expect a major design shift in 2017, this year is more about the maturation of ongoing trends. It’s a focus on evolution, rather than revolution, as shifting societal behaviors push hospitality designers to tweak, change and flesh out concepts they’ve been exploring.
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Topics:
Hospitality Design,
Custom furniture for hotels,
Hospitality Design Trends
