Stephanie Chen

🛀 Downtown Manhattan sees the opening of Lore, a 6,200 sq ft bathing club in NoHo, co-founded by James O’Reilly and Adam Elzer. Lore features a 700 sq ft communal sauna, infrared sauna, and 46-degree cold plunge, promoting frequent sessions for health benefits. The club uses natural materials to create a sensory-driven environment. Inspired by traditional practices, Lore aims to enrich health and provide a space for reconnection amidst city life.

🏨 Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, in partnership with Ennismore, will launch the Hoxton in Bengaluru City, India, in November. Located on Richmond Road, the hotel will feature 149 rooms, including four expansive HOMEY suites of 592 sq. ft. AIME Studios designed the interiors to evoke a home-like feel. The ground floor will serve as a social hub, while the rooftop will host Fi’lia, an Italian restaurant. The hotel offers event spaces for up to 240 guests.

🍳 Uchiko Denver, a revamped Cherry Creek art gallery, opened recently. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture transformed the space, maintaining its intimate architecture and adding a central sushi bar. The design includes local materials like walnut, Douglas fir, and yakisugi, integrating Colorado's landscape aesthetics. Collaborations feature local artists such as Nicole Hyde and Olive Moya. The venue supports community, combining art and craftsmanship with contributions from Housefish and Workshop.

🎵 Stylus, a new members club, is opening this fall on New York's Lower East Side, transforming a historic building into a 10,000-square-foot cultural hub. O’Neill Rose Architects redesigned the space into an 8,500-square-foot interior and a 1,500-square-foot outdoor area. The venue features advanced acoustic systems, a vinyl collection, and a commercial kitchen overseen by culinary director Anita Lo. The cellar includes a shoes-off listening lounge with immersive audio and 40Hz sound therapy.

🏖 The Baby Grand, a 31-room hotel by CH Projects and Post Company, opened near the Coronado shoreline. Transforming a 6,000-square-foot parking lot into an oasis, it features a coffee shop, a Greek restaurant, and lush landscaping. Inside, a soundscape by Swizz Beatz and hidden artifacts create an immersive experience. Guestrooms include clamshell beds and expansive bathrooms. The design, a departure from typical California beach aesthetics, offers a rich, evolving atmosphere.

🌇 New York’s Lower East Side, After Eden, founded by Gelo Honrade, offers an all-day experience. By morning, it caters to casual gatherings, transforming into a more intimate bar setting as day turns to night. The interior, designed by Kim Lin, evokes the Garden of Eden with green tones and vintage-modern elements. A mural by Eric Ramirez adds to the evening's indulgent theme. The Opium Den, a private room, caters to smaller, secluded gatherings.

🌐 Edge at Hudson Yards will debut its multimillion-dollar transformation this summer, redefining the Western Hemisphere's highest sky deck. Collaborators include Journey, Moment Factory, and SOFTlab. The permanent installations span the 4th to 100th floors, with features like Pulse and Crystal Cave. Peak restaurant reopens on May 29th on the 101st floor. Situated 1,100 feet above NYC, the Edge offers new F&B amenities including the Marquee Skydeck. The revamp emphasizes immersive design and storytelling.

🏖️ Scott Miller has launched Ensemble, a hospitality design firm, with the Paradise Valley Hotel & Casitas in Arizona as its flagship project. The property, developed by Walton Global and built by Clayco, will break ground this year and be operated by Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Ensemble's design emphasizes a residential feel with natural materials and a courtyard connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. The spa and pool area highlight the desert's duality with contrasting design elements.

🏛 In the historic Baixa neighborhood, Hyatt's Andaz Lisbon opened with 170 guestrooms and suites. Designed by Patricia Urquiola with Moerschel Arquitectos, it features Portuguese craftsmanship with cork, stone, mosaic tiles, and mahogany. The hotel includes Luzzi, a rooftop restaurant, and Andaz Lounge, with elements like rattan and velvet chairs around stone tables. The design celebrates Lisbon's vibrant spirit with digital art and integrated technology, blending traditional and modern aesthetics.