Our Director, Nik Clarke, recently travelled to Porto for a fascinating chairmakers experience, kindly invited by Castlebrook and hosted by CMcadeiras. The visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at the chair-making process, from the selection and preparation of materials through to the skilled craftsmanship involved in producing the finished piece. It was a great opportunity to … A closer look at the craft behind the chair
A Q&A with Peter Newman-Earp, Director at Morrison Design Q: Basement guest rooms have traditionally been viewed with scepticism. Why is that? Peter: Historically, there have been concerns around daylight, guest comfort and planning policy. For many hotel operators and planners, basement accommodation was seen as a compromise rather than a desirable part of the … Rethinking Basement Guest Rooms: Unlocking Hidden Value in Hotel Assets
We’re delighted to announce the completion of phase one of the guest bedroom refurbishment programme at Hilton London Paddington, unveiled at the hotel’s launch event last week. It was a pleasure to join the hotel team and guests – including none other than Paddington Bear himself – to celebrate this important milestone and immerse ourselves … Unveiling Hilton London Paddington
Our archive holds hotel projects that continue to speak for themselves decades after completion. This week, we’re looking back at the Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City, originally designed in 1978 and still operating as a key destination today. The scheme centres around a dramatic internal atrium, bringing daylight deep into the building and creating … From the Studio Archive: Holiday Inn Hotel Kuwait Al Thuraya City