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Dan Howarth

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Ste Marie Designs Over 100,000 Sq Ft of Mid-Century Inspired Interiors in Renovated Chicago Office Tower

🏢 Canadian studio Ste Marie revamped the interiors of a 1966 Chicago tower at 225 West Randolph Street. The 32-storey building, originally the Illinois Bell Telephone headquarters, now features over 100,000 square feet of amenity spaces. Highlights include a 200-seat bistro, lounges, co-working areas, sports courts, and the Clubhouse. Mid-century modern design elements, such as reflective metals and custom artwork, are used throughout, emphasizing hospitality and corporate culture revival.
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Masastudio Completes 12,001-Square-Foot Six-Bedroom Villa at Amangiri Resort in Utah, USA

🏘️ In Utah, Masastudio completed a 12,001-square-foot villa at Amangiri resort. Situated near Arizona's Page, it's surrounded by iconic sites like Horseshoe Bend. This six-bedroom villa features an outdoor terrace with a 35-meter pool. Constructed from concrete mixed with local sand, it integrates into the landscape. With retractable glass walls, skylights, and minimalist interiors, it emphasizes privacy and harmony with nature. Designed by Marwan Al-Sayed and Mies Anderson, it's inspired by the region's natural beauty.
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Charlap Hyman & Herrero Designs Mouthwash Studio's New York Office with Antique Persian Rugs and Modern Furniture

🏢 In early 2026, Mouthwash Studio expanded into New York's Lower Manhattan with a 237-square-foot office designed by Charlap Hyman & Herrero. Featuring antique Persian rugs and modern furniture, the office blends antiquity and industrial design. Stainless-steel desks and shelves provide contrast, while decor includes a 17th-century Venetian painting, Victorian mirror, and Josef Hoffman's chair. Founded in 2019, Mouthwash Studio has offices in Los Angeles and collaborated on LA’s Mexican restaurant.
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Colbo Expands Orchard Street Store to Include Stainless Steel and Wood-Designed Wine and Vinyl Bar

🍹 New York's Colbo expands in March 2026 on Orchard and Allen Streets, Lower East Side, transforming adjacent space into Colbo Next Door—a wine and vinyl bar. Designed by Of Enso with Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding, it features stained wood and stainless steel interiors. The space offers removable wood benches, a concrete bar, terracotta flooring, and hosts vinyl DJs twice weekly using the One-A-Way sound system. Lighting crafted from deadstock fabrics enhances ambiance.
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Charlap Hyman & Herrero converts factory into cavernous Pocketbook Hudson hotel

🏨 Charlap Hyman & Herrero transformed an 1883 pocketbook factory in Hudson, New York, into Pocketbook Hudson Hotel. The redesign began in 2022 and took four years, keeping the building's industrial features. The hotel includes artist commissions, a restaurant named Ambos, a nightclub, and a design space. Guest rooms feature stainless-steel bathtubs. A wellness facility is set to open in Spring 2026. The project partners include Nancy Kim and Gabriel Katz. Hudson's interest surged post-Covid-19.
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