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The man behind some of Frances splashiest new boutique hotels talks about minimalism, flea-market furniture and the films that inspire his work wsj.com
WHEN IT COMES TO inspiration, French architect and interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel often finds himself wandering over to his bookshelf and randomly picking out a volume of poetry. Rimbaud, Mallarm, Octavio Paz.
Its just to have a little bit of soulful input that goes beyond the realm of graphic arts, says Mr. Nuel, whos comfortably installed beside a virtual-flame fireplace in the lounge of the Cinq Codet in Paris, one of his latest boutique hotel projects.
Trained as an architect at the citys Beaux-Arts, Mr. Nuel, 54, has designed the interiors of some of Frances splashiest new hotels. Their styles range from the luminous, cream-colored suites of the Intercontinental Htel Dieu in Marseille to the hip Art-Deco-meets-street-art of Pariss Hotel Molitor, a restored 16th-arrondissement landmark.
The designers latest venture, opening this spring, is the sprawling seaside Cures Marines Hotel Thalasso and Spa in Trouville, a destination once frequented by wealthy Parisians for the fashionable casinos and thermal baths. It was also a favorite with the literary set, from Stendhal and Flaubert to Proust and Marguerite Duras, and Mr. Nuel says hell pay tribute to some of their best quotes in the dcor.
Im always influenced by the history of each place, but I never try to reconstruct the past, Mr. Nuel says with a smile, from his perch on a low-slung sofa of his own design. And as much as I like creating contemporary furniture, you should feel at ease about putting your feet up on the table. Otherwise, theres no point.
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Friday, March 13, 2015, by Jenny Xie
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Ten years ago, interior designer Celerie Kemble set out to build her dream vacation spot on the picture-perfect northern shore of the Dominican Republic. The latest Architectural Digest puts Playa Grande Beach Club, the fruit of her labor, on full, splendid display. The NYC-based designer, whose previous exploits also include dreaming up a glam Manhattan pied--terre for Barbie, fashioned her vacation compound after Dominican vernacular design, incorporating metal roofs, hand-cut fretwork, and plenty of breezy panels and fanlights. The interior is awash in pastel-hued schemes and decorated with a mix of Kemble's own designs, vintage flea market finds, and custom pieces by local artisans.
The "familial resort," marked by cabanas and bungalows, also includes a 22-foot high central clubhouse (). As AD highlights, Kemble painted its ceiling pale aqua and covered the floors with "handmade tiles in a pink, navy-blue, and yellow pattern."
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Introduced as interior designer for the 152-room SLS LUX Philadelphia Hotel, the iconic Phillipe Starck found it easy to strike the right chord with his audience of city movers and shakers.
Turning to Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the Frenchman thanked the recording impresarios for giving him "the kind of music that has allowed me to make good projects."
"This is my opportunity," Starck said of his first Philadelphia project, "to be able to pay my debt to you and your music," to which he listens as he designs.
With speeches, gold bricks, and daytime fireworks Friday at the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden, developers Carl Dranoff and Sam Nazarian, CEO of Los Angeles-based sbe Entertainment Group, led the tributes to Gamble and Huff.
The old building, simply called "309," was the home of Philadelphia International Records, where the two men produced 175 gold and platinum discs by the O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Teddy Pendergrass, to name three of many.
"When we [Gamble, Huff, and Thom Bell] tried to buy the building [in the early 1970s], no one would give us a mortgage, so we had to go to New York to Chemical Bank," Gamble recalled.
"These two men established a gold standard we intend to meet," said Dranoff, who announced the plans for the $220 million project, designed by New York-based architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, 15 months ago.
Starting on the 18th floor will be 90 one-, two- and three-bedroom condos and two penthouses at undisclosed prices.
Construction is set to begin in the fall.
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If you've been inspired by the beautiful interiors of Shanth's Gallery Caf or the gorgeous Tintagel Hotel, then Paradise Road is the place to find his incredible interior designer pieces. This idyllic colonial house is full to the brim with iconic household items and furnishings, from larger-than-life bulbous stone sculptures of human heads, to unusually detailed elephant serviette rings. Upstairs you can treat yourself to Kolu cooking sauces, homemade jams, designer crockery, and a personal favourite: serene, hand-shaped stone tea-light holders, which cradle little candles to really set the mood for any candle-lit dinner. Don't miss the coffee shop on the top floor, selling giant pieces of pure indulgence in the form of double chocolate cheesecake.
High Street and Designer brands
From here it's a short walk to Sri Lanka's famous department store, Odel at No. 5 Alexandra Place, and with high-street and designer brands, a joyful kid's toy section, and a great food court with ice creams and sorbets, there is really something for everyone to enjoy. Parents can leave the little ones in the supervised play-area on the top floor, whilst Mum tries on the new pair of shoes she's been meaning to buy for ages.
Right around the corner is White Spa Ceylon 5, Alexandra Place, Colombo 7, wellness retreat for mind, body & soul and a welcome break from your busy shopping spree. Here you can pamper yourself and buy infused, organically grown products, including massage oils, soothing body scrubs and the popular lemongrass bath tea.
After this refreshing stop, you can head on to the popular Coco Veranda, only a short walk away at 32 Ward Place. Buddhi Batiks is a lovely designer boutique dress shop, providing a retro-modern take on vintage shapes and designs made from sumptuous silks. As the name suggests, all the pieces show simplified Batik motifs, printed on bold greens, pinks and yellows to make everything from long gowns and handprinted shoes, to matching bags and hairties.
Upstairs, Arugam Bay has two small rooms which cater for the contrasting markets of chilled-out surfers, with their beach dresses and flip flops, and high-fashion enthusiasts, with designs straight off the catwalk at Colombo Fashion Week.
Something little different
If you're after something a little different, the next stop provides just that. The National Museum and the huge Laksala Museum Shop next door will leave you with pearls of knowledge about Sri Lanka, and some souvenirs to match. Laksala covers the art and artisans from all over the country, including the mask makers of the South, the high-end leather designer market, bejewelled elephants and both the old and contemporary wood carving traditions. If there's anything you missed out whilst travelling the country, you can pick it up here, with informative displays and reconstructions of the Sri Lankan trades. You can also enjoy a quick drink in the Barista coffee shop by the entrance, before exploring what Colombo has to offer you for the rest of your shopping excursion.
You might not have expected to pick up beautiful china crockery with distinctive Japanese designs but here you can get stuff to match your designer dress from Noritake chinaware store opened, and can still be found at 309 R. A. De Mel Mathawa, Colombo 3. It's named after the tiny village where the crockery is made, and has retained all of its old charm.
If you're after the original young Sri Lankan designers, you need to head further out of the city, to Melache, at No. 29/3 Visaka PVT Road, Colombo 4. Their motto, 'Where dressing chic is an art' will certainly ring true as you explore the many local labels housed there. Their patrons are proud to wear Sri Lanka's own design talent, and enjoy receiving the 'Audrey Hepburn' shopping experience in the bridal changing room upstairs, cordoned off with beautiful silk drapes. This shopping experience is uplifting, as fashion should be, and Melache will add more than one sparkle to your wardrobe. Do note that the shop is not on the street but off to one side, so make sure you ask when you get there - you wouldn't want to miss out on this amazing designer place.
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Watch! Catriona Hanly debuts her fashion line
Irish designer Catriona Hanly, known for her work as an interior designer and her fabulous jewellery line, has now added another string to her bow with the launch of her clothing collection....
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Owner and Interior Designer Sylvia Bosanac speaks about her company Canfield Interiors Inc. A boutique business which she has owned for over 17 1/2 years of which she is passionate about. She...
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The Women of I.C.O.N. hosted the Belles and Bow Tie #39;s Women Empowerment Brunch in Houston, Tx. Lashonda Pierce is a Fashion and Interior Designer. Lashonda is also Co-Founder of I.C.O.N. ...
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