Caitlin St John - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Bjarke Ingels Group Unveils National Juneteenth Museum Design in Fort Worth, Construction Starts This Fall

🎨 At High Line Nine, Manhattan, Crosby Studios and Air Afrique present "Home of Football: Home & Away" featuring over 60 soccer artifacts until July 19th. In Fort Worth, Texas, BIG's 72,000 sq. ft. National Juneteenth Museum will start construction this fall, preserving Juneteenth's history. Caitlin Schanzenbach's Love Island villa mini-replica, costing $250, took over 900 hours. Nominations for "Ones to Watch" in hospitality design close on August 3rd, with honorees celebrated in November.

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Boutique Design Renames Emerging Designer Program to "BD's Ones to Watch," Submission Deadline August 3rd

📚 In November 2026, at the Gold Key Awards in New York, emerging hospitality designers will be celebrated as BD's Ones to Watch, formerly the Boutique 18. Highlighted in the Fall 2026 edition of *Boutique Design*, nominees need 5-10 years of industry experience. Submission deadline: August 3rd, 2026. Class announcement: September 2026. For more information, contact Caitlin St John. Read about last year's class in the Fall 2025 issue.

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Grupo Habita Celebrates 26 Years with 16 Hotels in Mexico and Chicago, Emphasizing Unique Architecture and Design

🏨 In 2000, Carlos Couturier and Moisés Micha launched Grupo Habita with 36-room Hotel Habita in Mexico City's Polanco. Initially regarded as chaotic, the city became a modern destination. Today, 16 hotels span Mexico and Chicago, showcasing unique designs. Notable properties include Hotel Condesa DF and solar-powered Terrestre in Puerto Escondido. Grupo Habita maintains individuality by adapting to each property's structure, embracing a community-focused ethos.

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Curioso Design Studio, with Nearly 50 Employees, Expands Global Impact with New Hospitality Projects in the Americas

📍 Curioso, a design studio based in Chicago and Mérida, Mexico, was founded in 2013 by Daniel Pierce and Nina Grondin. The firm now employs nearly 50 people. Notable projects include the Fidelity Hotel in Cleveland, a 103-year-old building transformation, and the Atelier Playa Mujeres resort in Cancun, opened in 2020. Future ventures involve Six Senses Grand Bahama and developments in Costa Rica, Mexico, Omaha, and Greenville, with planned openings in 2027 and 2028.

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James Beard Awards 2026: Michael Tusk and Adrian Torres Among Top Honorees in Chicago Ceremony

🏖 June 15, 2026, Chicago: The James Beard Awards recognized top culinary talents, including Michael Tusk (Outstanding Chef), Adrian Torres (Emerging Chef), and Kalaya (Outstanding Restaurant). New York’s Jacob Riis Bathhouse will reopen in July as a private club following an $88 million renovation. A $1,000 annual fee grants pool access. U.S. cities like Portland and Boston enhance urban swimming with projects like New York’s + POOL. Hospitality Design celebrated its 2026 Wave of the Future honorees.

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Approximately 150 Industry Professionals Attend Hospitality Design's CitySCENE Networking Event in Washington, DC

🌎 In May, 150 industry professionals gathered at Desert 5 Spot in Washington, DC for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation networking event. Sponsors included Impact Lighting, Mohawk Group | Durkan, Mannington Commercial, Williams-Sonoma Business to Business, and Wolf-Gordon.

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24,000-Square-Foot Pür in Cunda, Turkey, Combines Hotel, Restaurant, and Recording Studio Designed by SOUR

🎤 Pür, located on the Aegean coast of Cunda, Turkey, is a 24,000-square-foot retreat and recording studio designed by SOUR with musicians. Opened in May/June 2026, it includes a 12-room hotel, restaurant, and music production facility. The studio features a 75-piece orchestra room and advanced acoustic engineering. Guests can explore spaces 33 feet underground, with natural light filtering in. It's designed to enhance creativity, aligning the environment with artistic expression.

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Virginia Sin Launches Field Lighting Collection Inspired by James Turrell at 2026 International Contemporary Furniture Fair

🏠 Virginia Sin, originally from California, transitioned to a full-time ceramics career in 2016, running a 9,000 sq. ft. studio in Brooklyn with a team of 19. Her first major success came in 2007 with a porcelain paper plate design, winning a Design Within Reach Award in 2008. Her latest collection, Field, shown at the 2026 ICFF, features 120 color and material combinations, inspired by James Turrell's light installations.

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Designers Prioritize Emotion and Connection in Hospitality and Retail, Highlighting Human-Centric and Experiential Projects

🏠 Nora Gharib, an architect from Gharib Studio, began at Snøhetta, analyzing the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt. In 2023, she designed Little Words stores, launching her studio with a team across Miami, New York, and Egypt. Madelynn Ringo of Ringo Studio completed projects like Kuona in Manhattan. Carmen Cárdenas and Nicky Kyrtsis of Studio MaRō launched their studio in 2024, focusing on artisanal projects in Philadelphia. In 2023, Nathan Warkentin founded Warkentin Associates, completing six major projects. Rachael Gowdridge opened her London studio in 2021, designing the Dean Berlin with vibrant hues.

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Hospitality Design Reveals 2026 Wave of the Future Honorees, Highlighting Eight Innovative Leaders in the Industry

🏨 In 2026, Hospitality Design magazine honors eight visionary leaders in the hospitality industry, including Jimmie Drummond, Paige Henney, and Ryan Leichtweisz. These innovators, recognized for their bold leadership and commitment to challenging norms, will be featured in HD's October issue. On September 28-29, they will be celebrated at the exclusive HD NextGen Forum at Hotel Clio in Denver.

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