Hospitality Design - December 2019 - 10

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looking ahead
We like to end each year by looking forward, and
with a new decade on the horizon, we wanted to do a deep
dive into the trends that will be shaping our industry in
the years to come. It's not the least bit surprising that
the leading one is wellness. As the $4.2 trillion industry
continues to grow, so do new concepts that are rethinking
the status quo. We focus on a few goodlooking ones that
take a mind-body approach, but the star of the group
is certainly the Well. Since opening in October, nearly
500 members have signed up to relax in the serene
environment that acts as a refuge from the chaos of
Manhattan. It's one of many spaces in this issue that have
a similar goal: to encourage us to disconnect from our
hectic everyday lives and take in our surroundings.
Beyond wellness, we look at cultural centers that make a statement and heal the
spirit; ecommerce retailers that are finding unlikely brick-and-mortar homes; and
schools and kid-friendly spaces that instill wonder for both learning and play. Design, it
seems, is more important than ever, across every sector.
Since inspiration comes in many forms, our Sketchbook section dives into a few
nontraditional spaces, one of which is a funeral parlor that colorfully celebrates life. In
that same vein, we check in with three artists who use color to make a statement, and
also sit down with the incomparable fashion designer-turned-product designer Jason
Wu to explore his process, impact, and influence.
Speaking of inspiring, meet our 2019 Platinum Circle honorees-Roman and
Williams, Anouska Hempel, Andrew Zobler, and Grupo Habita, as well as the Parker
Company, which we celebrated for 50 years of contribution to the industry. I have
long been a fan of each, and it was a privilege to fête them last month during our
annual black-tie event in New York for their impressive career achievements. Prior to
that, one of our past Platinum Circle inductees, Ian Schrager, kicked off our second
annual Elevate event, where we brought together some of the greatest minds across all
disciplines for one memorable day (read the highlights starting on page 117). When the
program starts with Schrager sharing Studio 54 stories and ends with Ashley Marsh
of MASS Design Group nearly bringing the room to tears with the firm's moving social
good work, what more could you ask for?
To hear more from Schrager's candid conversation with me, listen and download
our "What I've Learned" podcast and head to hospitalitydesign.com to get to know more
about our Platinum Circle honorees.
Until then, we at HD wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen
Editor in Chief/Senior Vice President, Design Group
Follow me on Instagram: @StacyRauen

hd editorial advisory board
Andrew Alford Andrew Alford Creative David Ashen dash design Jeffrey Beers Jeffrey Beers International Malcolm
Berg EoA Matthew Berman Workshop/APD Mark Boekenheide Las Vegas Sands Glen Coben Glen & Co. Meghann
Day HBA Gary Dollens Hyatt Deborah Lloyd Forrest ForrestPerkins Julie Frank Highgate Hotels Timothy Grifﬁn The
Hoxton William Harris AvroKO Kemper Hyers Auberge Resorts Collection Amy Hulbert Best Western International
Tom Ito Gensler Gulla Jónsdóttir Gulla Jónsdóttir Architecture + Design Helen Jorgensen Host Hotels & Resorts Jon
Kastl Champalimaud Aliya Khan Marriott International Raul Leal Virgin Hotels Scott Lee SB Architects Jeremy Levitt
Parts and Labor Tony Machado Starwood Capital Lisa McClung INT LLC Margaret McMahon Wimberly Interiors Will
Meyer Meyer Davis Julia Monk HOK Alessandro Munge Studio Munge Barry Nidiffer Barry Partners Lionel Ohayon
ICRAVE Robert Polacek RoseBernard Studio Brian Quinn Choice Hotels Adam Rolston INC Architecture & Design
Thomas Schoos Schoos Design Lisa Simeone Simeone Deary Design Group Kellie Sirna Studio 11 Design Sam
Suleman Equinox Hospitality Shawn Sullivan Rockwell Group Michael Suomi Stonehill Taylor Roger Thomas Wynn
Design and Development Larry Traxler Hilton Worldwide Audra Tuskes Joel Villalon BraytonHughes Design Studios
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