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Alissa Ponchione

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Ben and Kelly Navarro Open Charleston's First Waterfront Resort, The Cooper, with 191 Rooms and Luxury Amenities

🏝️ Ben and Kelly Navarro, owners of Beemok Hospitality Collection, completed Charleston’s first waterfront resort, the Cooper, after construction challenges. This 191-key luxury resort features an infinity pool, spa, meeting facilities, and dining options. The design by Champalimaud Design features charming guestrooms, a C-shaped building with a spiral staircase, and a nautical-themed restaurant, the Crossing, with a 10,000-square-foot space. Guests enjoy views of the Cooper River and Charleston-inspired decor.
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Barcelona's Sagrada Família Nears Completion with Interiors Set for 2028 After Nearly 150 Years of Construction

🏗️ Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, designed by Antoni Gaudi, nears completion after 150 years, reaching 566 feet tall, with interiors due by 2028. In New York, escalating costs lead to restaurant closures, including Red Lobster in Times Square, as ConEd bills rise by 35%. Los Angeles’ St. Vincent Medical Center hosts "Hospital of Emotions," featuring art in 80 rooms, attracting nearly 10,000 visitors in its opening weekend. Submissions for the 2026 Gold Key Awards close on July 31st.
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Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design to Be Held on November 9, 2026, in New York

🏨 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design will hold its 46th annual event on November 9, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York, alongside BDNY. Entry deadline is July 31, 2026, with a $250 fee per submission. The gala will honor winners across 24 categories, including unique sectors like Design at Sea and Next-Gen Housing. A judging panel will also select the Designer of the Year and Mic Drop Moment. Tickets will go on sale this summer.
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HD Expo Highlights Multisensory Design and Site-Specific Wellness as Key Trends in Hospitality Industry Transformation

🏨 May 2026, HD Expo: Hospitality design is evolving with multisensory branding and site-responsive architecture. Michelle Gagnon emphasizes experiences through scent, lighting, and materiality, while Jorey ‘Shosh’ Friedman suggests listening to the environment for wellness-focused design. Legacy hotels like Michigan's Grand Hotel highlight memory over uniformity, per Victor Schmick. Operational precision complements emotional design in private clubs, as noted by Colby Weaver Walker and Andrew Lee, ensuring a seamless guest journey.
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Nike Opens Permanent Air Lab in Milan Offering Public Access to Advanced Design Technologies

📖 Nike's Air Lab opens in Milan as part of Dropcity, featuring technology like thermoforming machines and pneumatic kits, accessible from fall 2026. Global art sales rose 4% in 2025, while private jet deliveries hit 15-year highs. A.R. Rahman launches the world's largest sound-healing dome in Calicut after two decades of design. The Wiyot Tribe reclaims Tuluwat Island, launching a community land trust in 2020. HD Expo 2026 runs May 5-7 in Las Vegas.
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