INSIDE BD September+October 2012 34 Features 20 Hostel Takeover Bergmeyer converts a former factory into a boutique-style hostel designed to appeal to today’s eco-conscious travelers—especially those new to communal lodging. Departments 2 6 8 From the Editor In This Issue/ Editorial Advisory Board Boutique Buzz Practical Magic 40 26 Q+A: Jeffrey Beers A globetrotting architect/designer delves into the latest trends in creating memorable hospitality spaces, both in the U.S. and abroad. 46 DreamBook: 50 Indoor Furnishings 60 Green 72 The Last Detail: Attrap’Rêves hotel 34 Royal Treatment HBA’s London of ce gives Spain’s Hotel Alfonso XIII a modern makeover that pays homage to its majestic history. 40 Texas Two-Step At East Austin’s Heywood Hotel, designer Kasey McCarty creates a snug setting by deftly combining a 1920s-era bungalow and a modern addition. ON THE COVER 20 4 Boutique Design | September+October 2012 Jeffrey Beers, Jeffrey Beers International Photo: Kelly Campbell