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Conde Nast Traveler Ranks St. Regis #1

CNT December 2013-1The December issue of Conde Nast Traveler dwells on the best ski resorts in North America, lauding The St. Regis Aspen as #1 in the nation."The St. Regis's spectacular ascension to first place--it ranked forty-fifth last year-- can also be attributed to last year's tip-to-tail renovation led by Lauren Rottet. The interior designer and architect gave the hotel a heavy dose of Gilded Age grandeur, which is only augmented by the hotel's swanky butler service."Pick up a copy of the latest issue or browse the digital subscription to read the rest of the article!

The Benjamin Featured in SLiNK Magazine

thebenjamin_slinkThe Benjamin Hotel received a 5-Star Review in UK-based SLiNK Magazine's Travel Section this month."The hotel has recently undergone a ten million dollar renovation under the careful watch of interior architect and designer Lauren Rottet and the final results are stunning. Rottet has created a series of guestrooms and suites to ensure that a stay in NYC’s chicest boutique hotel is like a home away from home and is the ultimate in luxury living combined with comfortable, homely surroundings."

Lauren Rottet Profiled for Houston Chronicle Article

Hou Chron Style Section 11_smallThe Houston Chronicle's Sarah Rufca published the article, "First Lady of Houston interior design debuts furniture collection" last Friday, delving into Lauren Rottet's roots."Born in Waco, Rottet traces her Texas roots back generations and says she remembers the day a Dr Pepper salesman knocked on her door and asked her mother to try their soda. She moved to Houston at age 7. For college, she enrolled at the University of Texas, focusing on art and pre-med classes before finding her way to architecture."Read the rest of the article here.

"A Place to Stay, Surrounded by Works of Art" : Langham Chicago featured in The New York Times

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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.

Rottet Studio wins Best in Show at Barkitecture 2013

Barkitecture 2013Rottet Studio, along with Impressions Architectural Millwork and Sign-A-Rama, donated their time and materials to produce a fire truck themed dog house to be sold at the Barkitecture silent auction on October 19th and wound up receiving the "Best in Show" title. The house featured working headlights, siren and wheels and included two removable bones for a game of fetch. Proceeds from the sale of our fire truck themed dog house will benefit Firefighters Foundation of Houston. Check out our facebook album for more photos from the event.We were also featured on KHOU's news segment about the event, as seen here.

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James Royal Palm Featured in Talk of The Town

InThePalmOfLuxury_page1The 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.

Lauren Rottet's Art Selection Mentioned on Hotel Business

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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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