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because they have fewer corporate people/ owners to please and fewer people who have to agree on the art program. The budget also differs for each hotel depending upon its location and needs. In the United States, the art at boutique hotels can be more thought-provoking—that’s expected by many American travelers.
BD: How far can you go in terms of challenging viewers in a hotel environment?

Art for hotels shouldn’t be confrontational. That means no negative references to race, nothing about nationality (other then emotionally pleasant imagery) and respect for unconventional ideas, such as not depicting birds in casinos because of superstition. the inside pool wall with a stunning mural of cutout, Matisse-style gures. In the restaurant, we installed Plexiglas boxes containing origami executed on the theme “Life of We generally don’t use graf ti art or spray Man.” We had to print a brochure with paint art for hotels, but other contempo- the explanation to satisfy enquiring guests. rary styles can be used. For example, at a Overall, any technical innovation would be Holiday Inn in Fort Lee, N.J., we furnished welcome as long as it’s in good taste. We’re
BD: How far will most designers and clients venture into new media or avantgarde approaches?

A mural in the dining room of the Cornell Club.

using prints on Plexiglas, computer projections and light boxes. Hotel guests like to nd a place that makes them dream.
BD: Describe a typical ﬁrst meeting with the design team.

Every project has different needs and a distinct personality. I ask the designer to

D.A Wagner

This stairwell in the Hotel Casablanca features a mural of the city in the 19th century.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Boutique Design - March/April 2011

Boutique Design - March/April 2011
From the Editor
Contents
Boutique Buzz
Off the Wall
Shanghai Surprises
Q+A: Luisa Flynn
Big Apple Slices
Betting on a Boutique
DreamBook: Creative Genius
Call for Nominations: The Boutique 18
Showroom: Bath & Spa
Showroom: Surfacing
The Last Detail: Rolling Stone Restaurant, Los Angeles
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Boutique Design - March/April 2011
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Cover2
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - From the Editor
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 3
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Contents
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 5
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Boutique Buzz
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 7
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 8
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 9
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 10
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 11
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Off the Wall
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 19
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Shanghai Surprises
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 22
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 23
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Q+A: Luisa Flynn
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 26
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 27
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Big Apple Slices
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 30
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 31
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Betting on a Boutique
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - DreamBook: Creative Genius
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 41
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Call for Nominations: The Boutique 18
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - 43
Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Showroom: Bath & Spa
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - Showroom: Surfacing
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Boutique Design - March/April 2011 - The Last Detail: Rolling Stone Restaurant, Los Angeles
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