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, 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.
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.
Florida Cookery was featured in Retail Design Blog. The post includes a description of the Rottet Studio-designed interior along with several images."The design intent for the Florida Cookery was to create a nautical theme with the beach being the main focal point. The wood table tops were designed with white diagonal patterns to reference the theme of sail boats which are abundant on the ocean horizon views through the windows of the restaurant."Click here to see the post!
Rottet Studio won three awards at the 2012 International Design Awards! United Talent Agency was given the Gold award for office interior design, the asset management company took the Silver for office interior design, and our new hotel concept was awarded a Bronze for conceptual interior design. Pictured is our gold award.
Rottet Studio's Los Angeles office was featured in the Motorola commercial "Lazy Phone" promoting the new MotoX phone. Check out the ad above to get a glimpse of our conference room!For more images of the Rottet Studio Los Angeles office, visit our project page.
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."
To read the rest of the article, click here.
Rottet Studio's art selection for the Langham Chicago was covered in the September 2013 issue of Hospitality Design magazine."Throughout the hotel -- from the guestrooms fashioned by London-based Richmond International to the Pavilion lounge, where a painting from Los Angeles-based Monique Prieto hangs as an homage to Van Der Rohe's Pavilion in Spain -- the artwork Houston-based Rottet Studio curated weaves a vibrant narrative."Pick up a copy or browse through the digital publication to read more of Lauren Rottet's curatorial statement.