Stephanie Chen

🏨 Conrad Athens the Ilisian opened in Athens, offering a mixed-use destination with 278 rooms, most with private balconies. It features 6,673 sq ft of marble façades, originally by Yannis Moralis. The property includes Greece's largest suite collection and a wellness ecosystem with the largest outdoor pool in Athens. The culinary scene highlights nine dining venues, including Byzantino Grande Brasserie. Design by AvroKO integrates midcentury elements with modern luxury, curated by Mare Studio.

🍦 Located in Glenelg, Australia, Gelato Messina by Sans-Arc Studio transforms the traditional gelato shop with bold, immersive design inspired by southern Italian nostalgia. Utilizing radical color schemes and durable materials, the interior features open spaces and limited seating to accommodate large crowds. Its design highlights movement and social interaction, with subtle nods to Sicilian culture and playful elements like vendor cart motifs and lightboxes.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels will debut the James Nautilus Miami Beach on Collins Avenue later this year. This 250-room hotel will be the flagship of the revamped James Hotels brand. The project pays tribute to the original Nautilus Hotel, designed by Morris Lapidus in the 1950s. A collaboration with LDV Hospitality will offer Mediterranean cuisine, omakase dining, and a late-night lounge. Expansion plans include a Downtown Miami location by 2030.

🏠 Who? Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. When? Recent. Where? Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy. What? Reimagined 15th-century Lasserhaus into a modern space. How? Transformed 16,145 sq. ft. combining an Arthotel and a private residence. Key features include new dormers, terraces, skylights, and a central service staircase. Over 100 Tyrolean Baroque art pieces complement the modern design. The project balances historical preservation with contemporary living, maintaining architectural integrity while introducing urban sensibility.

🏨 Vestige Collection's latest venture, Binidufà, is a boutique hotel with 11 rooms on a northern Menorca estate. Alongside the Son Ermità property, it covers nearly 2,000 acres. The estate prioritizes traditional construction and local materials, preserving an 18th-century heritage. Guests enjoy shared wellness facilities and dining experiences. This summer, Vestige plans to open three private estates in Mallorca and Formentera, and a Namibia safari lodge in the fall.

🏠 In Baja California, Nereidas unveils Casa Langosta, a minimalist residence near Todos Santos, designed by Raquel Font. Spanning two acres, it features 1,937 sq ft pool, solar energy, and water reuse systems. Interiors by Niños Heroes include Don Shoemaker chairs and Tangier-sourced rugs. The architecture incorporates rustic pink concrete, while the eco-friendly structure ensures local flora preservation, blending luxury with sustainability.

🎤 Tao Group Hospitality has opened OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, spanning 46,000 square feet. Connected to OMNIA Nightclub via a bridge, the combined space totals 121,000 square feet. Designed by Rockwell Group, the venue features Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics. Facilities include multiple pools, VIP cabanas, and an upper-level Skybar. Equipped with festival-level tech, it boasts an 8K LED stage, multi-camera system, and L-Acoustics L2 sound for daytime performances.

🍸 In Hong Kong's Soho district, MIUS, a new cocktail bar by mixologist Shelley Tai, transforms a former retail space into an intimate retreat. Designed by Minus Workshop's Kevin Yiu, the bar features atmospheric lighting, high ceilings, and a curated leather blind system. A 14-foot-long monolithic counter anchors the room, with communal travertine marble tables complementing the design. The layout includes four cocktail stations for efficient service, with the central beam repurposed as a sculptural focal point.

🏠 Houston's Montrose neighborhood now boasts Eleven Eleven, a cocktail lounge by Nina Magon Studio. Inspired by Mexico City, it features a menu by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Chavez and drinks from Handshake Speakeasy mixologists. A sculptural dome reminiscent of Mexico's cenotes defines the space, enhanced by Venetian plaster and earthy textures. The design integrates art and architecture, offering guests an immersive experience with bespoke furniture and artisanal lighting, capturing Mexico's essence through a contemporary lens.