Interviews

ANDRÉ FU, FOUNDER, ANDRÉ FU STUDIO
Interior Architect André Fu is celebrated globally, not just for his elegant interiors, but for a w...
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IAN WHITE, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIHI SUMBA
From surf shack to surf chic, NIHI Sumba has come a long way. Emma Kennedy caught up with the resort...
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CHARLIE NORTH, VP OF INTERIOR DESIGN, AIME STUDIOS
From the heights of The Hoxton Southwark, Jess Miles meets Charlie North, the visionary behind some ...
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JEAN-MICHEL GATHY, FOUNDER OF DENNISTON
Synonymous with ultra-luxe interior design, Jean-Michel Gathy’s work has been described as dramati...
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MARIE SIBUET, CO-DIRECTOR, MAISONS & HOTELS SIBUET
In 1981, Jocelyn and Jean-Louis Sibuet decided to open a small boutique hotel in Megève—when bout...
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IRO ORRI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, EPOQUE COLLECTION
With more than 20 years of experience in hotel management, appointing Iro Orri as managing director ...
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MIKE WARREN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HARBOUR HOTELS
When Harbour Hotels were looking to expand, Mike Warren was an obvious choice given his success deve...
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Alexandra Champalimaud, Founder Champalimaud Design
With an appreciation of traditional design and craftsmanship, Alexandra Champalimaud and her eponymo...
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Martin Brudnizki Founder, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
Arguably one of todays most influential interior designers, Martin Brudnizki is responsible for crea...
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NAOMI HEATON CEO, THE OTHER HOUSE
Recognising a gap in the market is a recurring theme for property doyenne Naomi Heaton. Having now t...
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BRIME ROBBINS
Without a fixed aesthetic, securing high profile hospitality projects proved a challenge when Brime ...
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KIMBERLY COHEN, CO-FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MAISONS PARIENTE
Launched in 2019, Maisons Pariente is a family owned luxury hotel collection. Emma Kennedy talks to ...
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ROHAN THAKKAR, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, YOTEL
As air travel continues to inspire and pave the way for YOTEL, Emma Kennedy talks to Rohan Thakkar a...
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JONATHAN MILLS, CEO CHOICE HOTELS EMEA
As Choice Hotels undergo a brand refresh, Jonathan Mills talks so SPACE about the evolving needs of ...
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David Baldry, Group Managing Director, Hypnos
Q&A: David Baldry, Group Managing Director, Hypnos Congratulations on your new role at Hypnos...
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KIT KEMP MBE Founder and Creative Director, Firmdale Hotels & Kit Kemp Design Studio
From student dwellings to award winning hotels, Kit Kemp paints a colourful picture of a life in des...
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Sean Trowbridge, Co-founder DKT Artworks
From hotels to superyachts, DKT Artworks create site specific artworks and installations across the ...
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GABRIEL ESCARRER JAUME, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
As CEO of Spain’s leading hotel group, with a workforce of 45,000 and ambitious plans for growth, ...
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DIMITRIS MANIKIS, PRESIDENT EMEA WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS
Born and raised in Athens, as part of a family whose values and focus were to always ‘do the right...
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ROBERT GODWIN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LAMINGTON GROUP
From his love of bees to his dislike of buzzwords, Emma Kennedy talks to the driving force behind th...
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HOLLOWAY LI
Architectural Interior Design studio, Holloway Li are fast becoming recognised as an exciting and in...
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Philippe Leboeuf, Managing Director, Raffles London at The OWO
As Raffles London at The OWO nears completion, Managing Director Philippe Leboeuf remains outwardly ...
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David Collins Studio
Known for their design collaborations with some of the world's most luxurious brands, David Collins ...
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HARRY HANDELSMAN – FOUNDER & CEO, MANHATTAN LOFT CORPORATION
It takes a certain type of person to build an empire, and you only need speak with Harry Handelsman ...
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Gary Marshall – Founder & Managing Director, Tonik Associates
Sophie Harper talks to Gary Marshall about the challenges of modern design and how his team’s etho...
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Marie Soliman, Co-Founder Bergman Design House
Who needs a signature look when you’ve got Marie Soliman on board? Emma Kennedy catches up with th...
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LIRAN WIZMAN – FOUNDER OF SIRCLE COLLECTION AND THE ENTOURAGE GROUP
From small time property investor to award winning hotelier, Liran Wizman, founder of Sircle Collect...
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Samantha Drummond, Founder and Creative Director Habitus Design Group
Go big or go home! Emma Kennedy talks to Resort interior designer Samantha Drummond and discovers wh...
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INTERVIEW: SAAR ZAFRIR, FOUNDER SAAR ZAFRIR DESIGN
After discovering a love for design, Saar Zafrir left his life in finance and investment to follow h...
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INTERVIEW: ANDREW BROWN, GENERAL MANAGER, FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK
Following the purchase of The Savill Court Hotel & Spa, which is now the site for the Fairmont W...
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INTERVIEW: NICK STOUPAS & JOE STELLA, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, TWENTY2DEGREES
As they look forward to ten years of twenty2degrees Design Partnership with a slew of hospit...
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INTERVIEW: STEPHEN ALDEN, CEO, RAFFLES & ORIENT EXPRESS
Following a remarkable career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry, Stephen Al...
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INTERVIEW: STEFAN RIER & LUKAS RUNGGER, FOUNDERS, NOA*
When Stefan Rier and Lukas Rungger first met and bonded over a few beers, they didn’t real...
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INTERVIEW: ISABEL PINTADO, SENIOR VP DESIGN & INNOVATION, FOUR SEASONS
Appointed by Four Seasons to help lead the brand into its next phase of growth, Isabel Pinta...
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INTERVIEW: MANUELA MANNINO & NICHOLAS J. HICKSON, FOUNDERS, THDP
Partners in life and business, Manuela Mannino and Nicholas J. Hickson didn’t set out to g...
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INTERVIEW: GAURANG JHUNJHNUWALA, CEO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, NAUMI HOTELS
A growing brand in the Asia Pacific region, Naumi Hotels is fast making a name for itself as...
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INTERVIEW: LAUREN ROTTET, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL & PRESIDENT, ROTTET STUDIO
Architect, interior designer, innovator, teacher: Lauren Rottet is the embodiment of design ...
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INTERVIEW: EMMA KING, HEAD OF PREMIUM, LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE DESIGN, EUROPE, IHG RESORTS & HOTELS
As part of NEWH’s online BrandEd discussions, where creatives come together to explore ide...
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INTERVIEW: DALE HIPSH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HOTELS, HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL
This June will mark 50 years since Hard Rock’s legacy began. Over that time, the brand has...
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