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FINALIST

NOMAD
LOS ANGELES
DESIGN FIRM: Sydell Group, New
York; Studio Jacques Garcia, Paris
THE COMMISSION: Honor the build-

ing's rich history as The Bank of Italy's
former headquarters and bring new life
to its Neoclassical design to give the
guestrooms a Californian sensibility
and 21st-century informality. Infuse
bohemian eclecticism appealing to the
"gypsetter" lifestyle.

might be discovered in (an exceptionally
nice) flea market mix the free-spirited
vibe of LA creatives with the edgy spirit
of a European artist's studio.
THE COOL STUFF: As a playful
surprise, closets are lined with one
of five custom-designed wallpapers.
"Artwork juxtaposes nature with urban
settings across different time periods
and locations, from Italy's Lake Garda
to the streets of LA, and from palazzos in northern Italy to the gardens
of Beverly Hills' Greenacres," says Jake
Lamstein, managing partner and chief
development officer, Sydell Group.

THE CHARRETTE: The 210 guestrooms

SOURCES
OWNER: Yucaipa Companies, LLC, Los Angeles; AllianceBernstein, New York; Sydell Group,
New York; OPERATOR: Sydell Group, New York; DESIGN FIRMS: Sydell Group, New York: Jake
Lamstein, managing partner and chief development officer; Sabine Vessnow Khera, director,
development & sourcing; Ryan Bean, director, development; Studio Jacques Garcia, Paris: Jacques
Garcia, founder; Nassima Bouzid, senior designer; ARCHITECT: KFA Architecture, Santa Monica,
California; PURCHASING COMPANY: Sydell Group, New York; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: RD
Olson Construction, Irvine, California; ART & ACCESSORIES: Studio be-poles; FLOORCOVERINGS:
Alarwool, ABC Carpet; ICE International; Sam Kasten; FURNITURE: Henryot et Cie; Delta Furniture;
Eric Brand Furniture; Costantini Design; Fong Brothers

and 31 suites reference the hotel's Italian
and Californian roots with infusions of
fresh colors and textures. The bedrooms'
soft palette is drawn from the lobby's
fully-restored, gold and blue Italianate
ceiling. Vintage pieces sourced from
antique stores throughout Italy contrast
with specially commissioned modern
photography. A potpourri of treasures as

THE CARRY-OUT: Every item offers

an opportunity for guests to discover
another layer in a story, as they might
experience it through travel souvenirs
and family photos in a friend's home.
Whether it's the novels on a bookshelf
or art to muse upon from the bathtub,
eccentric touches inject unexpected
personality.

FINALIST

ROSEWOOD BAHA MAR
NASSAU, BAHAMAS

BENOIT LINERO (NOMA D LOS ANGELES); COURTESY OF ROSE WOOD
HOTEL S & RE SOR TS (ROSE WOOD BAHA MAR)

DESIGN FIRM: Wimberly Interiors, New York
THE COMMISSION: Capture the refined sophistication of the Bahamas in the resort's 237 rooms,
suites and villas but update it with a relevant slant
on what reads as luxe now. Edit out the so-what
details that can drag down the budget in order to
invest in the high-end elements guests are willing
to pay for: a freestanding soaking tub generous
enough to be comfortable for tall travelers; an
L-shaped corner seat that frames a table so guests
can work, dine or relax in comfort, and a layered
lighting program that can create a soft glow or
make a computer screen easy to read.
THE CHARRETTE: Guest accommodations

feature interiors "inspired by a modern Bahamian
estate and the relaxed tempo of Harbor Island life,"
says Margaret McMahon, senior vice president
and managing director, Wimberly Interiors. Crisp
whites, gray washes and rubbed ebony punctuated by Caribbean blues, coral and lavender

form a subtle background for views of the vibrant
shoreline and sunsets. Woven rattan, rope and
painted lacquer accents keep luxe local.
THE COOL STUFF: Everything is designed to
link with the natural beauty of Nassau's Cable
Beach. The open-frame four poster bed indulges
guests with seaside views as they awake and
fall asleep with the sea breezes. But there are
also pure (and practical) creature comforts such
as two showers (plus the soaking tub) and two
vessel sinks so that couples or families can get
ready for a day out or a restful night without
having to queue up.
THE CARRY-OUT: Light is a powerful element
in the designer's toolkit. Allowing natural illumination to flood a space increases guests' sense
of wellbeing and makes rooms feel larger. The
orientation of bedroom furniture towards exterior views gives guests the potential to soak up
the healing effects of nature.

SOURCES
OWNER: CTF BM Operations, Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas; OPERATOR: Rosewood
Hotels & Resorts, Hong Kong; DESIGN FIRM: Wimberly Interiors, New York;
Margaret McMahon, senior vice president and managing director; Liana Hawes
Young, creative director and senior associate; Adam Darter, project manager
and senior associate; Marcela Caycedo, project manager; Anisah Ahmed, senior
designer and associate; ARCHITECT: SB Architects, San Francisco, California;
PURCHASING COMPANY: The Parker Company, Miami, Florida; GENERAL
CONTRACTOR: China Construction America, Jersey City, New Jersey; DESIGN
CONSULTANTS: Gardiner & Theobald Inc. (project management); Lutron (lighting
system); Lighting Design Alliance (lighting design); ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS:
IndoTeak; ART & ACCESSORIES: Blue Pheasant; Eaton Fine Art; The Current; CB2;
Made Goods; Pigeon & Poodle; Serena & Lily; Strand Bookstore; AUDIO/VISUAL
& ELECTRONICS: Ingenico; Lenovo; Mitel; Saflok; FABRICS: Demar Leather;
Galbraith & Paul; Holland & Sherry; Jim Thompson; Justin David Textiles; Osborne
& Little Textiles; Opuzen; Pindler & Pindler; Perennials; Quadrille; Samuel & Sons;
Schumacher; Studio Four; Valley Forge Fabrics; FLOORCOVERINGS: Crosby
Street Studio; Stark Carpet; FURNITURE: Eric Brand; JANUS et Cie; Lily Jack; Made
Goods; McGuire Furniture; Palecek; RH Contract; LIGHTING: Chapman Lighting;
Palecek; Paul Schneider Ceramics; Urban Electric; Visual Comfort; SIGNAGE:
Image: Global Vision; WALLCOVERINGS: Fromental; WINDOW TREATMENTS:
VQC; OTHER: Electric Mirror (mirrors)

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From the Editor
In This Issue
Check Out boutiquedesign.com
The Buzz
2018 Gold Key Awards: The Why Factor
Q+A:S+S=Success
Products: Casegoods
Products: Lighting
Exit Interview
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Boutique Design - December 2018 - Check Out boutiquedesign.com
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