Dan Howarth - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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SOM unveils NYC’s “most advanced trading environment” inside JPMorganChase skyscraper

📈 American architecture studio SOM has designed eight trading floors for JPMorganChase's headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, opened in October 2025. The trading environment spans 500,000 square feet for 4,000 traders, featuring two-storey suites with a double-height atrium. The skyscraper, designed by Foster & Partners, stands at 1,388 feet, making it the sixth tallest building in NYC. The all-electric tower integrates natural light, circadian lighting, and custom sit-stand desks.

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West of West places sculptural wood staircase in Puma Studios LA

🏟 US studio West of West completed a Puma hub in Los Angeles. The space serves as an office, showroom, and design studio with hospitality and event areas. The design includes concrete floors, glass panels, a wooden staircase, and a library with dark green carpet. The showroom transitions for events using mirrored panels. A Studio48 design workshop includes 3D printers and laser cutters. The complex integrates workspaces, retail showrooms, and event spaces, promoting experimentation and engagement.

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Max von Werz Architects renovates artist’s “serene and luminous” Mexico City townhouse

🏡 In 2026, Max von Werz Architects revitalized Casa C, a 1913 French-style house in Mexico City's Roma Norte, in collaboration with artist José León Cerrillo. The renovation preserved ornate external features and introduced modernist elements to the interior. The house features a three-story atrium, custom metalwork, and a rooftop garden. Unique aspects include peach-colored steel-framed French doors and green terrazzo. The project reflects a blend of historical preservation and contemporary design.

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Ste Marie designs trio of atmospheric hospitality venues in Edmonton

📍 Canadian studio Ste Marie designed three unique venues at Citizen on Jasper, Edmonton, each offering distinct experiences: Va Caffè as a daytime cafe, Olia as a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and Mimi as a lounge for DJ sets and live jazz. The project aims to transform the building’s street-level areas into cultural hubs. This 2025 Dezeen Awards Restaurant Interior finalist exemplifies how design can enhance urban development and community engagement.

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Manola Studio turns former motel into desert oasis near Joshua Tree

🌴 LA-based Manola Studio transformed a 1940s motel into the 12-room Hotel Wren, located near Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, California. Opened in 2025, this adults-only boutique hotel features a central courtyard with a pool, hot tub, and shaded lounge. Each suite includes a kitchenette and custom interiors mirroring the desert's hues. The design emphasizes peace by omitting televisions and incorporating local art and vintage furniture. A pantry store, Windsong, offers provisions for guest use.

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Ivy Studio designs “bold and glamorous” Montreal restaurant

🎣 Ivy Studio designed the "Limousine" bar and restaurant, which opened in 2025 in Montreal's Saint-Lambert suburb. Located on Victoria Avenue, it features red velvet, dark wood paneling, and a central diamond-shaped bar with a green marble countertop. The design reflects vintage luxury limousine interiors. Velvet curtains create a theatrical entrance, and the space includes tubular tan leather banquettes and black mosaic tiles. The venue caters to a younger demographic, offering a bold new dining experience.

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Wunder Werkz chooses “humble materials” for Semiprecious bar in Denver

🍹 In 2025, Wunder Werkz, in partnership with Mike Capoferri and Rahul Marwah, opened Semiprecious in Denver's Sunnyside, occupying a 1950s showroom. The bar features a unique, 100% recycled plastic counter by The Good Plastic Company, marking a first in the U.S. Inspired by Le Corbusier's Cabanon, the design incorporates oxblood and cobalt blue hues. Wunder Werkz co-owns Semiprecious, highlighting design's critical role in the hospitality industry's success.

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GLO and Present Forms create “Swiss Army knife” community centre in Hudson

🎭 New York-based studios GLO and Present Forms converted a former tobacco warehouse in Hudson into "The Spark of Hudson," an arts and education hub. In 2020, a philanthropic couple bought the 1980s-converted office space. The team renovated the 10,000 sq ft building at 502 Union, adding 1,000 sq ft on the roof. The project involved new windows and a rooftop extension for light and air, creating a flexible community space with an open-plan second floor and a Solarium.

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Islyn Studio designs hotel as “sanctuary for solo travellers” in New York

🏨 New York, 2025: Islyn Studio designed Now Now, a hotel on Bowery, Downtown Manhattan, drawing inspiration from European sleeper trains and Japanese capsule hotels. Featuring 180 single-occupancy cabins, each measuring 32 square feet (3 square meters), the hotel maximizes space with custom furniture for storage and comfort. Guests enjoy self-check-in, communal bathrooms, and amenities like sound machines and noise-cancelling headphones. Now Now is longlisted for the Dezeen Awards 2025 in hotel and short-stay interior categories.

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Rockwell Group designs art deco-influenced Manhattan restaurant

📍 New York, 2025: Rockwell Group designed La Tête d'Or steakhouse in a renovated Park Avenue office building. Featuring 13,500 sq ft, the interiors blend New York and French aesthetics with art deco influences, rich blues, and various metals. Located at One Madison Avenue, the restaurant serves the public and office occupants. Key design elements include red-panelled walls, geometric chandeliers, and a custom metal kitchen hood. Chef Daniel Boulud's upbringing in Lyon inspired the restaurant name.

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