Valencia's Lone Star Court was featured in Prime Living Magazine's September-October issue!"There’s something magical, nostalgic and uniquely American about hitting the open road. Just watching the scenery rush by the car window awakens the nomadic spirit of adventure in all of us. And when it’s time to stop for a while and cool the tires, what’s more charming than a mom-and-pop style motor court hotel? While many of these charming, kitschy outposts of traveler hospitality might have faded to flickering, neon-lit mirages of our childhood, one hotelier—with the help of Lauren Rottet of Rottet Studio—is trying to bring back the cool of motor court traveling with the sophistication of luxury boutique hotel amenities."Pick up a copy today to read the full article!
Paul Hastings' Atlanta offices were featured in ABA Journal!"Rottet Studio has been working with Paul Hastings since 2002 crafting the modern interiors that have become a hallmark of the 20-office international firm, and its portfolio includes high-end clients like the Beverly Hills Hotel and Hong Kong's Eton hotels."Read the full article here.
The July 2014 issue of Boutique Hotelier includes a brief write-up on Valencia Group's Lone Star Court with praises to Lauren Rottet's interior design. Read the full digital issue here!
It's National Take Your Dog to Work Day, and businesses all across the United States are experiencing an influx of temporary furry co-workers. For Jack, the Australian Shepherd living at the Rottet-designed Lone Star Court, it's another ordinary day at work!"If there’s anything that’ll make us fall for a hotel, it’s a hotel pet. And although Norman the Scooter Dog is a tough cute-hotel-doggy act to follow, here’s a worthy successor: Jack, the delectable Australian Shepherd here, who lives at the Lone Star Court, an old-motel-turned-retro-hotel in Austin."Read the rest of the article here on Hotel Chatter!
has the scoop on CitiCenterDC and Rottet Studio's interior work on the upcoming Conrad Hotel!"CityCenterDC is a micro-planned, urban “neighborhood” encompassing 10 acres in downtown DC. It’s been constructed in phases over several years and includes residential, retail and dining, offices, and a luxury hotel that now has a name."Click here to read the rest of the article.
United Talent Agency Honored At The 44th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards
Unique awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Council celebrate the best of the region’s new and innovative architectural achievements
United Talent Agency was celebrated at the 44th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards on June 4th at a gala luncheon hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council that drew hundreds of the region’s leading architects, designers and building professionals. More than 35 world-class projects from across the architectural spectrum were recognized at the Beverly Hilton for design excellence and community impact.Moderated by Sam Lubell of the Architect’s Newspaper, approximately 500 top professionals were in attendance for the annual event— the first design awards of the season. The awards are presented to entire project teams – including the building owner, designer, contractor and developer – for their contributions to exceptional design in L.A. County.“The L.A. Architectural Awards celebrate truly outstanding projects that demonstrate an unyielding commitment to great design and meaningful sustainability,” said Los Angeles Business Council President Mary Leslie. “Today’s winners enhance our quality of life and prove that Los Angeles remains a global hub for world-class architecture.”A distinguished jury of owners, contractors, architects and civic leaders selected this year’s winners from hundreds of submissions. The Grand Prize went to the new Emerson College Los Angeles facility in Hollywood. U.S Representative Xavier Becerra presented the Community Impact Award to the L.A. River, honoring the organizations that have supported the revitalization of the river. Other winners included the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A., the Forum in Inglewood, and Tongva Park in Santa Monica, among others.Separately, the Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award honored a three-person team from Woodbury University for their proposed design of The REEF, a transit-oriented community hub in downtown Los Angeles with retail, residential, boutique hotel and gallery uses. A video about the intensive, three-day student design competition is available at the LA Business Council’s website, www.labusinesscouncil.org.For 44 years, the LABC has hosted this awards luncheon to honor design teams for both their aesthetic vision and their contributions to the community as a whole. Please visit www.labusinesscouncil.org or contact deepti@sugermangroup.com for more information about the awards and for photos of all winners.About the Los Angeles Business Council The Los Angeles Business Council is one of the most effective and influential advocacy and educational organizations in California. For over 70 years, the LABC has had a major impact on public policy by harnessing the power of business and government to promote environmental and economic sustainability in the Los Angeles region. To learn more, please visit www.labusinesscouncil.org.
Lauren Rottet discusses tabletop selection for the New York Times!"Lauren Rottet has designed her share of hotels and bars, the Loews Regency and the Surrey hotels on the Upper East Side and bars at the Hudson hotel near Columbus Circle among others. And she has produced a collection of furniture for Decca. So she knows how essential an occasional table is when you’re entertaining."Click here to read the full article.
The IIDA blog Design Matters interviewed Lauren Rottet about her new furniture line, the Rottet Home for Bolier Collection."DM caught up with Lauren to ask about the process of producing her line, touch on her past product and furniture line offerings, and become familiar with the unique inspirations and experiences she’s had during her design career."Read the interview here!
Maritime Matters' Peter Knego gives a thorough report of his experience aboard the new Viking River Cruises' Heimdal Longship!"I was immediately taken by the contemporary Scandinavian style of the VIKING HEIMDAL, which is named for the Guardian of the Norse Gods. These ships were designed by the stellar Yran and Storbratten of Oslo-based Y & S with interiors by London-based SMC Design and Los Angeles-based Rottet Studios. The most impressive space is the skylight-topped lobby spanning Decks Two and Three. On the HEIMDAL and the two identical Longship siblings in Avignon, the designers have skillfully melded warm colors and recessed lighting into a soothing backdrop of muted linoleum, veined marble and blond wood-toned accents."Check out the rest on the Martime Matters blog here!