The Langham, Chicago's artwork display, curated by Lauren Rottet, was featured in a recent New York Times article concerning the role of art in hotels."One major supporter of local artists is the Langham, Chicago, which opened in September and uses its unusual architectural heritage to promote itself in the crowded Chicago hotel market...Art for the hotel’s upper floors was selected by Katherine Lo, executive director of the Langham Hospitality Group, and Lauren Rottet, an interior designer based in Houston."Read the rest of the article here.
Viking Cruises' latest press release announces the launch of the Viking Ocean Cruises in the UK, with a nod to our architecture and interior design work on the ships.“It is our view that in the race to build bigger ships, many cruise lines have lost sight of the destinations to which they sail,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. “With our new ocean cruises, we are applying the same principles behind our award-winning river cruises to our itinerary and ship design; privileged-access excursions; and onboard experiences to make destinations the true focus.”Read the rest of the press release here.
You can stay at one of the signature suites designed by Rottet Studio at the New York Loews Regency Hotel when they reopen in January 2014! According to an article in Hotel Interactive, they are now accepting reservations, with stays starting on January 16th.“We are thrilled to reopen this New York institution and greatly look forward to welcoming our guests back to the Loews Regency in January,” says Jim McPartlin, Managing Director, Loews Regency. “Visitors in town for both business and leisure want to stay in Midtown Manhattan, and the hotel’s comprehensive re- imagination puts everything at our guests’ fingertips. Every detail of Loews Regency is focused on enticing today’s sophisticated, urban traveler, by offering them warm, personalized service and the benefit of the perfect Park Avenue location for a true New York experience.”Read the full article here.
The James Royal Palm was featured in Talk of the Town Magazine's Fall 2013 Issue, in an article entitled "In The Palm of Luxury"."Unlike most of Miami's hotels, whose towering frames hug the sidewalk begging you to walk inside, the RP took a different approach. An inviting front yard of palm trees, blooming flowers and grass areas perfectly hides the long circular driveway leading up to the front door. Once you walk in, you're immediately taken back to Miami's heyday."Read the full article here.
Hotel Business covers the recent opening of the Langham, Chicago, with mention of Rottet Studio's curatorial work.
"Lauren Rottet, principal, Rottet Studio, selected the majority of the hotel's art. Inspired by Mies van der Rohe, Rottet selected American artists of Bauhaus descent. More than 140 artists are showcased including Judy Ledgerwood, Anish Kapoor, Monique Prieto and emerging artists Michele Grabner, Jan Ticy and Molly Zuckeran-Hartung."
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Rottet Studio was awarded twofold for the 2013 CoD+A Awards! Our James Royal Palm was the Merit Award Winner for the hospitality category and United Talent Agency took the Merit Award for commercial!Both entries will be featured on the CoD+A Awards website until the end of the year. To see the James Royal Palm's feature on the CoD+A website, click here, while the United Talent Agency's page may be accessed here. Likewise, both entries will be part of a national PR campaign launched by LSB in the coming weeks. We're proud to have been selected for the first annual CoD+A Awards and look forward to participating in subsequent competitions!
Hotel Business covers Rottet Studio's $10 million renovation of the New York luxury hotel, The Benjamin."Lauren Rottet, namesake and founder of Rottet Studio, was charged with the renovation by Denihan Hospitality Group, which included a complete guestroom redesign. Done in a palette of whites, silvers, mink and golds, the room features design choices such as mirror-meets-mural art pieces over the bed, mirrored coffee tables in suites and streamline parson’s desks."Read the full article here.
The Rottet-designed James Royal Palm won the award for "Best Guest Rooms" in the 2013 Hospitality Design Awards and runner-up for "Best Public Spaces".See the full list of winners and finalists here.
The January issue of Boutique Design magazine features a cover story on Designer of the Year Lauren Rottet."Lauren Rottet has logged 25 years as a serious curve wrecker in project design and process development. She's changed the boundaries of the the scope of work from delivering just another pretty space to 'improving the human experience through the built environment.'" Read the story here.
Interior Design magazine featured the new, Rottet Studio-designed Presidential Bungalows at the Beverly Hills Hotel in their January 2012 issue. Read the story here.