FINALIST THE WESTIN CHONGQING LIBERATION SQUARE China Designer CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong The brief Give the 350-key hotel a natural feeling that seamlessly blends the local Bayu culture and the misty mountainous climate. SOURCES owner: James Gao; cLienT: Forebase Group; Design firM: CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK) Ltd: Joe Cheng, chairman; Ken Whu, associate director; archiTecT: Tanghua Architect & Associates; pUrchasing agenT: Asian Time Design & Engineering Co.; generaL conTracTor: Asian Time Design & Engineering Co.; archiTecTUraL MaTeriaLs: Asian Time Design & Engineering Co. Ltd; arT anD accessories: Asian Time Design & Engineering Co. Ltd; carpeTs anD rUgs: Guangzhou Essence Carpet Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; fabrics: M & T Material & Decoration Co. Ltd.; Yuan Zhi Cheng Home Textiles Co. Ltd.; fLooring: Same Brother Wood Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; fUrniTUre: Asian Time Design & Engineering Co. Ltd.; waLLcoVerings: Mengyi Industrial Co. Ltd. The insiDe scoop "Our interior design follows the specific features of the hotel in a way of modern vogue, grey tone and imagery significance to highlight the city's environment and history," says CCD chairman Joe Cheng. Post modern Chinese styling and small accent pieces add detail to the sweeping architectural lines of the stony lobby. LED installations behind the beds evoke a starry sky. The Takeaway Keep it cool. The delicate pale greens in the guest rooms and the light blues in the public spaces offer a serene ambience. Gray rugs look like mist underfoot. NEWH Orange County Regional Group & NEWH Los Angeles Founding Chapter present HOSPITALITY FASHION CHALLENGE: DESIGN IN A BOX @ CALL FOR DESIGN TEAMS Design teams are asked to create a garment from a "box of material ingredients" provided by BDwest exhibitors and sponsors. Boutique Design will provide a 1-night stay for up to 3 members of the design team and a gift card for supplies. The winner will take home a cash prize. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Christine Wasmer, wasmer@roadrunner.com or Michelle Finn, michelle.finn@stmediagroup.com Sign up to participate here www.boutiquedesignwest.com/fashion DEADLINE 01.07 PRESENTED BY PRODUCED BYhttp://www.boutiquedesignwest.com/fashion