Interior Design articles from March 2002

Interior Design archives from March 2002

Update: catch these events in April and May.
March 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption 1. Ancient Iraq comes to life in "Treasures From the Royal Tombs of Ur" at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum, where artifacts such as this 3rd-millennium BC golden dagger will be on display. May...

Greased lightning. (forum).(Harvard Graduate School of Design)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Harvard Graduate School of Design presented its sixth annual Excellence in Design Award to J Mays, the automobile designer who is most widely known for his 2002 Ford Thunderbird and prototype for Volkswagen's New Beetle. The award ceremony...

Made in Morocco. (forum).(new exhibit at Indianapolis Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "The Fabric of Moroccan Life" at the Indianapolis Museum of Art will showcase 150 rare embroideries, rugs, and hangings from the 18th to 20th centuries, drawn from the museum's textile collection. The first section of the exhibition explores...

Haller of fame. (forum).(USM Modular Furniture's Haller System is part of Museum of Modern Art collection)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Swiss manufacturer USM Modular Furniture's Haller System has formally joined the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Alvar Aalto as part of the Museum of Modern Art's architecture and design collection, which comprises...

The Wharton School of Decoration. (forum).(site restoration)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Interior designers including Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill and Thomas Jayne have unveiled plans for semipermanent installations in the newly restored rooms of the Mount, the fabled Berkshires home of Edith Wharton--known not only for The Age...

One for all. (forum).(interior design associations consider merger)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ASID and IIDA have entered into discussions on merging to form one organization representing the interior design profession. These exploratory conversations have thus far examined the goals and needs of all members as well as ways to further...

Stars 'n stripes forever. (forum).(event raises $7,000 for September 11 disaster-relief funds)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... At a recent auction of tile art depicting the American flag and the bald eagle, distributor Tiles--A Refined Selection raised a total of $7,000 to benefit three lesser known September 11 disaster-relief funds. The event, held at the company's...

Spartacus returns. (forum).(Kirk Douglas to donate money for theater restoration)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Kirk Douglas will again see his name in lights when the Culver Theater in Culver City, California, reopens as the Kirk Douglas Theatre in 2004. The actor and his wife, Anne, will donate $2.5 million for the rejuvenation of the 1946 landmark and...

forum bytes.
March 1, 2002... Teasers from our Web site--for more on these stories, click on www.interiordesign.net Hole in One! Golf Around Chicago, which benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, will bring together leading local architects and...

Pin ups.(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Business Unusual Fabrics to shake up staid corporate surroundings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption 1. FRINGE BENEFITS 476/52 FROM UNIKA VAEV. (CIRCLE 300) 2. MELANGE TWEED IN SUMMER BY MAHARAM. (CIRCLE 301) 3. FRINGE BENEFITS...

What's on the tube? Colab's media-inspired eatery cum gallery in Portland, Oregon, brings new meaning to the phrase "TV dinner". (forum bar).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "WE'VE ALWAYS BEEN fascinated by how media affects architecture," says Mark Engberg, principal in charge of Colab Architecture + Urban Design, a firm with a portfolio that ranges from computer-game graphics to ABC Networks' high-tech Times...

A winning bid: menus replace catalogs when clients at Sotheby's, New York, repair to a restaurant designed by Dineen Nealy. (forum dining).
March 1, 2002... AT THE GLEAMING New York headquarters of Sotheby's, the real action takes place in the expansive, Richard Gluckman--designed 10th-floor galleries and seventh-floor main saleroom. In conceptualizing a ground-floor restaurant for the building,...

Mix masters: for Universal Music Group, Felderman + Keatinge melded upbeat futurism with an art deco allure recalling Hollywood in its heyday. (forum office).(interior design for new Santa Monica, California, headquarters)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WHEN UNIVERSAL MUSIC Group, the world's biggest record company, left its longtime base in L.A.'s Universal City for three floors in hipper Santa Monica, the new office needed to showcase Universal's hip labels--Geffen, Interscope, Verve--and a...

Branching out: paintings, ceramics, and a knockout chandelier are the main course in a dining room by Harry Elson. (forum home).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... RENOVATING A PROSAIC 1990 builder house in Palm Beach, Florida, for lifelong collectors of contemporary ceramics and photo-realist paintings, architect Harry Elson placed a sanctum at the center of the perfectly 75-foot-square footprint. "It's...

Austin's power. (market).(Red Plum Jam furniture in Austin, Texas)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In the past decade, Austin, Texas, has made a name for itself as a hotbed of creativity. While the area's music and films have long received kind notices, we've most recently been impressed by the furniture coming from Alex Schaub and B. Jane...

Fabrics for the planet. (market).
March 1, 2002... Interface: The company's Terratex brand is developing bio-based fabrics made with fibers from organic, annually renewable resources such as corn. The fibers, which share performance properties with polyester and other synthetics, require 20 to...

Rios grand. (market).(Rios Associates new store details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With entertainment-industry supernovas as clients and attention-grabbing commercial projects--such as the Terminator23-D ride at Universal Studios--in its portfolio, Rios Associates is used to dreaming big (and often in Technicolor). But the...

Jewelry for walls. (market).(Coral Bourgeois tile product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Before creating tiles, Coral Bourgeois found success as a fine artist in New York and, later, as a jewelry maker nabbing orders from swank vendors such as Neiman Marcus. While Bourgeois has been dedicated to tiles for nearly 10 years, it's...

Putting on the glitz. (market).(Knoll Inc product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The company is well known for corporate fabrics that are functional and full of flair. But over the past couple of years, Knoll has started to make a name for itself outside the office arena. With the introduction of a trio of tremendously chic...

Out of the blue. (kitchen and bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A COUPLE RENOVATING A LOFT in New York's Flatiron district took cues from the neighborhood's industrial architecture, selecting predominantly transparent and metallic surfaces, natural woods, and neutral tones. However, Sidnam Petrone Gartner...

Beyond granite. (kitchen and bath).(pyrolave product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WE ADMIT THAT granite, though durable, can be a bit bland. For a kitchen worktop that dazzles, we recommend lavastone by Pyrolave. Though it looks like supra-high-gloss porcelain, the enameled material is tough: resistant to scratches, heat,...

High-impact style: Resolution: 4 partner Joseph Tanney gives health-club locker rooms a thorough design workout. (kitchen & bath).(Equinox locker room design details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... WHEN RESOLUTION: 4 Architecture partner Joseph Tanney designed the locker rooms at a New York branch of Equinox, the image-conscious health-club chain, his concept started outside, in Times Square. The stress relief begins in a plaza sunken...

Marble marvel: Shamir Shah captures "pristine" and "serene" for a spacious Manhattan residence. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... IF THIS NEW YORK apartment had a welcome sign, it would say, "Quiet zone ahead." A tranquil backdrop for a retired financier's collection of modern art and furniture, the 4,100-square-foot SoHo loft "feels far from the madding crowd," says...

Small wonders: sometimes, designer Stephen Roberts finds, minor changes make a major differences. (kitchen & bath.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... THE OWNERS OF a newly renovated, 1,600-square-foot loft in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood weren't thrilled with their bland, developer-issued kitchen, but they wanted to avoid a large-scale overhaul. New York designer Stephen Roberts...

Two for two: he takes showers--she prefers the tub. With Michael Rosenberg's master-bath design, both come out winners. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MICHAEL ROSENBERG'S CLIENTS in Scarsdale, New York, were both "very much bathroom people," says the architect. And they were of one mind on big and luxurious, but that's where their visions split: "She loves lounging in the tub, but he's much...

Recipe for success: a penthouse in a Mexico City high-rise designed by Cesar Pelli calls for kitchen cabinetry by Snaidero--Hajj Chebaro serves it up. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TO INSTALL A high-tech kitchen that would reflect the minimalist architecture and modern interiors of a Cesar Pelli--designed apartment tower in Mexico City, the owners of one of the building's penthouse residences consulted with Hajj Chebaro,...

Peace core: hired by a composer and a lighting designer with unusual requirements, Desai/Chia Studio conceives a thoughtful master bath suited to lounging. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "THE CORE OF the apartment was envisioned as a Japanese bathhouse," begins Katherine Chia in describing the bathroom she and partner Arjun Desai recently completed for film-score composer Carter Burwell and lighting designer Christine Sciulli's...

Paris Ceramics. (kitchen & bath products).(company product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Although known for stellar antique tiles and reclaimed floor coverings, Paris Ceramics isn't averse to more modern options. To wit: the company's Scimitar tiles. Distinguished by a swoosh of color, these handglazed tiles can be used singly as...

Porcher. (kitchen & bath products).(company product details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Asian-inspired Dune console lavatory features a luxurious mix of materials, including a marble top, wenge-finished wood drawers, and either a glass shelf or chrome frame with an integrated towel bar. 800-524-9797;...

U-Line. (kitchen & bath products).(offers Echelon appliances, advertisement)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... Family-owned and -operated since the 1930s, U-Line is a leader in the niche market of under-counter appliances. The company's latest collection, the Echelon series, comprises high-end ice makers, refrigerator-freezers, and Wine Captains....

Kallista. (kitchen & bath products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A logical follow-up for Michael S. Smith's For Town bath collection? For Country, of course. Smith's latest line for Kallista is Americana at its best. The fittings were inspired by Colonial silverware, and finishes include rich wood paneling...

PS Craftsmanship. (kitchen & bath products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Bath fixtures by Logo are anything but conventional. Designed in Poland, this unique line of products is now available through PS Craftsmanship in the U.S. Our favorite model is Cube, which features a stunning laminated glass basin and...

Fisher & Paykel. (kitchen & bath products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Known for streamlined appliances, Fisher & Paykel recently developed a stylish five-burner built-in cooktop that's recessed to sit only 5/8 inch above the countertop. A brushed stainless-steel finish accentuates the clean lines of the stove....

Boffi. (kitchen & bath products).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Designed by Jeffrey Bernett, Box is a space-saving solution for both residential and commercial applications. The sink is made of Ekotek (a composite resin) and features concealed storage below--great for stashing towels. 212-431-8282;...

Viking. (kitchen & bath products).
March 1, 2002... The company's Designer series has won raves since its unveiling in 2001. Finally, the contemporary cooktops, ovens, refrigerator-freezers, warming drawers, and dishwashers are in stock. 662-455-1200; www.vikingrange.com. circle 332

House: American Houses for the New Century.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... By Cathy Lang Ho and Raul A. Barreneche New York: Universe, $55 hardback, $40 flexibound 224 pages, 200 color illustrations Compilations of residential design seem to be published every few minutes, but this one--by Cathy Lang Ho, coauthor...

Interior Design & Decoration.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... By Sherrill Whiton and Stanley Abercrombie Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, $92 730 pages, 1,000 illustrations Oh, what a refreshing revision. First penned under the name of Elements of Interior Decoration by the late Augustus...

The Dawn of the Floating World.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... By Timothy Clark, Anne Nishimura Morse, Louise E. Virgin, and Allen Hockley London: Royal Academy of Arts, distributed in the U.S. by Abrams, New York, $65 336 pages, 200 color illustrations The catalog for an exhibition in London, this...

HIP Hotels: City.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... By Herbert Ypma New York: Thames & Hudson, $30 paperback 256 pages, 630 illustrations (515 color) "HIP" stands for "Highly Individual Properties" in Herbert Ypma's hotel-guide series, now comprising four titles. First published three years...

Springtime, pacific time.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New York designers may make the most noise, but the sounds of California's studios and workshops have been reaching our ears with greater clarity lately. We check up on the Golden State in almost every issue, and March is when we present our...

High production values: lights, camera, action--Graft converts a warehouse for Neue Sentimental Film.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... TAKING CUES FROM the quasi-universal language of their medium, film production houses are increasing their global presence. Neue Sentimental Film, a Frankfurt-based producer of commercials, music videos, and corporate-identity campaigns, has 11...

A surreal experience: at the art-filled hotel Duchamp in Sonoma County's wine country, "vintage" means mid-century modern.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... As MARCEL DUCHAMP once said, "Anything is art if the artist says it is." Even a hotel--especially one designed by a sculptor. The Duchamp, an enclave of ultramodern guest cottages and villas named for the master of Dada and surrealism, is more...

The art factory: acclaimed for artful spaces and spaces for art, Frederick Fisher and Partners designs an addition to Otis College.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A FREESTANDING ADDITION to the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles--a building formally known as the Bronya and Andy Galef Center for the Fine Arts--was conceived on a fundamental premise. Frederick Fisher's vision: "The scheme...

Catch the wave; Clive Wilkinson rides wit and pragmatism to the max at Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CLIENT TO ARCHITECT: "Knock us out." It was a fitting directive from Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide, whose stock in trade is creativity. The ad agency, among the global top 10, challenged the right man to convert a 100,000-square-foot...

Hollywood hip: Darryl Wilson's own house is clearly cool.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FOR SOME IN Los Angeles, life's a beach. For others, it's the Hollywood Hills. Darryl Wilson, a third-generation Angelino and practicing designer for 15 years, chose the latter. He purchased his 1950s house for more than its bones and...

Come the Revolution: in a media world of loft-vernacular renovated warehouses, Michael S. Smith and Gensler present a cogent case for the antithesis.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... IF THE NEW Los Angeles headquarters of Revolution Studios (America's Sweethearts, Black Hawk Down) exudes the relaxed elegance of the 1940s Hollywood film colony, it's no wonder--given the cast of collaborating characters. Michael S. Smith, the...

A case study in reinvention: reinterpreting modernism in Pacific Palisades, Stephen Kanner recasts his own professional reputation.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... STEPHEN KANNER, A FIXTURE of Los Angeles architecture and subject of the 1998 monograph Pop Architecture, is usually associated with the '50s-inspired googie movement. Ultimately, the identification has proved a double-edged sword, garnering...

Max Masa's: Orlando Diaz-Azcuy brings out a San Francisco restaurant's best.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... AFTER MASATAKI KOBAYASHI opened Masa's, the San Francisco restaurant became legendary first for the groundbreaking cuisine that has continued to thrill Californians for two decades and next for the unsolved 1984 murder of its founding chef. At...

Clean slate: with slabs of walnut and tons of dry-stacked stone, Dufner Heighes stays true to a California ranch. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... EAST COAST ARCHITECTS may have sprinted toward postmodernism in the 1980s, but the ranch style remained deeply entrenched in California's Central Valley. Leftover Spanish mission elements from the 1960s and before--wide eaves, rough stucco...

A closer take on the hottest solutions from March. (Freeze frame).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... 1. On the Boards Within 100,000 square feet of essentially open space at Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide's converted-factory offices in Irvine, California, Clive Wilkinson articulated specific function areas in the sea of workstations. The...

Industrial strength: for innovative products out of San Francisco, Fuseproject's visionary founder spots the trends--or makes them. (cross lines).(Interview)
March 1, 2002... YVES BEHAR ALTERS the way we think of ordinary things. The son of a German mother and a Turkish father of Jewish descent, the 34-year-old was born in Switzerland and moved to the U.S. to study at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena,...

The other Quincy Jones: personal catastrophe led a restoration architect to the work of a talent long overshadowed by Neutra and Schindler. (matters of design).(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... ON A WINDY night in October 1993, fire tore through the hills of Malibu, California, destroying the house that my husband, architect Nick Roberts, and I had built with our own hands. The blaze cost us not only our possessions but also my...

Designers in this issue.
March 1, 2002... Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Designs ("Max Masa's," page 178), founded in 1987 by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, has completed an impressive body of work, including the restoration of the Intermezzo Lounge for the San Francisco Opera, the spa and pool area at Hong...

BSF Americas. (kitchen & bath).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BSF Americas, exclusive North and South American Importer/ Distributor, is proud to present this outstanding collection of unique and creative crystal and metal door pulls. Crystal elements, ranging from clear to the most dramatic of colors are...

Poggenpohl. (kitchen & bath).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Poggenpohl is a world-renowned European kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturer with designs ranging from contemporary to traditional, combining beauty and function for more than 100 years. Shown here is +ALU2000[R], the first aluminum kitchen...

ABBAKA: kitchen range hoods. (kitchen & bath).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Quantum[TM] the latest in our collection of metal sculptures for kitchen range ventillation. One of eight exclusive designs. Let us build a masterwork for you. Call 800-548-3932 or visit us at www.abbaka.com Circle 236 [ILLUSTRATION...

Enkeboll Designs [c] 1996-99. (kitchen & bath).
March 1, 2002... An elegant selection of architectural woodcarvings. Color catalog showcases over 500 items including capitals, corbels, moldings, onlays, panels, etc. Items are available in maple, red oak and cherry. Bound Catalog $20.00. Complimentary...

Amtico. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Colormetrics offers a "tasty" range of floor tiles in eight mouthwatering "flavors" (lemon, cherry, blueberry, spearmint, lime, raspberry, plum and tangerine) that will provide plenty of food for thought for the adventurous designer or...

Green River Stone Company: fossil countertops. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Our private quarry in Southwest Wyoming lies at the bottom of an ancient lake. Fifty million years ago, fortuitous conditions combined to preserve fish perfectly. We remove slabs of fossil rich limestone by hand, then hone them with care to...

Julius Blum: ORGA-LINE dividing system. (kitchen & bath).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Julius Blum, Inc. offers a new drawer organization system designed to fit drawers that use the company's TANDEM concealed full extension runners. Includes removable, dishwasher-safe, stainless steel cutlery trays and adjustable utensil dividers...

Master Metal Works. (kitchen & bath).
March 1, 2002... The success of our Beauty Rings has been so phenomenal that we are introducing additional sizes for 2002. Ready to ship is our 6", 8", 10" and 12" Dia. x 1" deep in Polished or Satin Stainless Steel. Available soon will be a 3" Dia x 1" deep....

Sloan Flushmate. (kitchen & bath).
March 1, 2002... Toilets should do more than look good, they should perform. Flushmate equipped toilets use water line pressure instead of gravity to effectively cleanse the bowl with one flush. Get the water saving that is expected without the inconvenience of...

Pratt & Larson Ceramics. (kitchen & bath).
March 1, 2002... Pratt and Larson Ceramics designs and manufactures distinctive, handmade tile. It is a flexible collection of textures, patterns, architectural and relief elements, available in hundreds of glazes. Please visit our website for your closest...

Cascade Coil Drapery. (windows & window treatments).
March 1, 2002... Woven wire mesh is dramatic and practical. Applications include multi-story mesh draperies for hotels and auditoriums, dividers for visual merchandising, and window treatments for private homes. Fire resistant and low maintenance panels are...

SM Automatic. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SM Automatic offers a complete line of motors, motorized systems, and controls for automating interior window treatments. Draperies, sunscreen and blackout shades, cellular and pleated shades, Roman and Austrian shades, or vertical and...

Vesta: exquisite accents for expert tastes. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Introducing The Hunley Collection--Vesta's exclusive, hand-sculpted and hand-finished collection of drapery hardware crafted from one of the finest artisans in the States. The Hunley Collection is certain to make a big splash in the industry...

Nanik. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Offering luxury with no hassle, Nanik's automated tilt system, SmarTilt[TM], is an ideal accessory to our 2" and 2 3/8" wood blinds. Easily programmed to tilt slats based on changing light conditions, the powerful lithium battery motor...

Phillip Jeffries. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... America's leading resource for handcrafted natural wallcoverings. To receive a complimentary copy of our new Sourcebook, please fax us your request on letterhead to 800-576-5455 or 888-759-8878. www.phillipjeffries.com Circle 229 ...

Blome. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... The Minimal collection designed by the Danish Architect Joergen Kastholm is our answer to the request for simplicity and transparence in window treatments. Function as the base of design. Brushed stainless steel gives your window the cool...

Techniku. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Interior design possibilities abound with Techniku's automation solutions for window treatments. Whether you require simple automation systems for tilting blinds or more sophisticated systems for raising and lowering shades, Techniku has an...

Hunter Douglas. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Silhouette[R] window shadings from Hunter Douglas are constructed of fabric vanes that float between two sheer fabric panels. They're showcased above in the light-dimming Bon Soir[TM] vane fabric. Silhouette Bon Soir provides the necessary...

J.L. Anthony. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Manufactured by Lancaster & Associates, Inc., J.L. Anthony Custom Drapery Hardware features 2 1/4" and 3" diameter wood poles and a wide array of finial styles. The "Fierro" collection of Iron finials and rings, and carved wood brackets is...

Whiting & Davis. (windows & window treatments).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... Whiting & Davis' metal mesh is the ultimate fabric for your decorative designs. Metal mesh is delicate and alluring, yet it is extremely durable. It has superb draping characteristics and is maintenance-free; air conductive, fireproof, and...

State of the Union. (snap shots).
March 1, 2002... Santa Monica's celebrated supper club Rix reopened in February as Union, a restaurant serving the contemporary American fare of chef James R. Grey. The chef was on-hand in addition to Union owner Jeff Peterson, designer Paul Jones of Project...

Gone but not forgotten. (Intervention).(photographer Peter Aaron captures building's destruction)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... PETER AARON IS used to chronicling the triumphs of contemporary architecture: meticulously propped interiors where not so much as a paper clip is out of place, gleaming buildings freshly minted in an urban skyline. Returning to New York after...

IIDA: Interior Design Competitions.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... 29th Annual Interior Design Competition Honoring outstanding design in the following categories: Commercial, Government, Health & Institutional, Hospitality, Residential and Retail. Entry Requirements Any design professional practicing...

Nouveau Ritz: Ritz-Carlton is letting its hair down, integrating contemporary aesthetics and amenities worldwide. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... THE WORD "BRANDING" has secured a tenacious grip on the corporate lexicon of late, but the concept behind the word is nothing new for Ritz-Carlton. A name synonymous with ultra-deluxe hospitality, it has been an American brand since 1927, when...

Standing tall in New York: the epitome of upmarket, uptown panache, Ritz-Carlton moves downtown with interiors overseen by Frank Nicholson. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FOUR YEARS AGO, Wall Street was booming, and Millennium Partners initiated a $210 million mixed-use Ritz-Carlton development near the World Trade Center to capitalize on the dearth of five-star accommodations nearby. Just prior to opening,...

Curves ahead: in circular circumstances in northern Germany, Andree Putman savors the spirit of modern luxe. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... "PASSION" SEEMS TO have become something of a buzzword of late, replacing "zest" and "enthusiasm." But when Andree Putman, responsible for the interior design of the Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg, Germany, speaks with passion about luxury hotels,...

Shipshape: nautical wit--think a rowboat-shaped table--guides a Barry Design Associates restaurant's renovation. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ALTHOUGH THE RITZ-CARLTON in Marina del Rey, California, easily attracts guests to its 306-room property overlooking the Pacific Ocean, efforts to tempt visitors to dine in had been less than stellar in recent years. Thus, to update the hotel's...

Olympic achievement: built for the 1992 games, SOM and Jaume Tresserra's Hotel Arts Barcelona is still a gold-medal design performance--all 44 floors of it. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Skidmore, Owings and Merrill)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TWIN TOWERS MAY have ominous overtones at the moment, but these particular twins, which have towered alone for 10 years over Barcelona's reclaimed seafront, still exude a powerful glamour. One of the towers, the one with the distinctive...

Fit for royalty: at the Hirsch Bedner--designed Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, the spa and fitness center are clearly the crowning glory. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... OLD-WORLD, NAPOLEONIC, in the style of the French Quarter--these are just some of the descriptive terms that Hirsch Bedner Associates interior designer Jennifer Kleen applies to the spa at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, a Five Diamond property...

Boston beacon: founded in Back Bay in 1927, Ritz-Carlton strikes out for new, modern territory, designed by CMMI. (The Ritz-Carlton).(Culpepper, McAuliffe and Meaders Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... THE RITZ-CARLTON, Boston Common, which opened last September, is definitely not your grandmother's Ritz-Carlton. (That distinguished limestone landmark, now 75 years old, is currently being renovated.) The newest Ritz-Carlton in town is...

Designers in Ritz-Carlton.(various designer briefs)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Barry Design Associates ("Shipshape," page S36) was founded by Robert Barry in 1980. Barry designed the rive-star Conrad Hotels Bangkok and Westin Excelsior in Rome and is the recipient of a Gold Key Award. 10780 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite...