5 Hospitality Trends to Watch in 2018
From the boom of Airbnb and boutique hotels to the emphasis on “farm to table” eating, the hospitality industry has to fight for their guest’s business by providing, not just a service, but a holistic experience. Hotel- and restaurant-goers in 2018 want curated designs and amenities tailored to their needs and desires, but also ones […]
4 Multi-Functional Ways to Use Planters in Commercial Design
As versatile in their range of designs as they are in their use, indoor and outdoor commercial planters can change the whole look and function of a space. Whether it’s a hotel lobby, a city street, a modern office, or a Zen-filled spa, planters are the perfect way to add greenery and definition. Here are…
Rooftop Gardens: Tips to Keep Them Growing and Cost-Effective!
From Facebook to Apple, forward-thinking companies have recognized the benefits of including rooftop gardens in their commercial landscape. And it’s no wonder, with the world’s booming population and the crowding in urban spaces making any area with living greenery, whether commercial or residential, a hot commodity. So just why should you and your clients consider…
Project Profile: On the Grounds of the Nation’s First Hospital (And Ideas for Your Next Beautification Project)
With its brick buildings and original colonial architecture on a sprawling landscape of lush greenery and maintained gardens, the Pennsylvania Hospital is over 250 years old, and our nation’s first hospital. Located in the Society Hill district of Philadelphia, this striking national landmark was founded by a group of men that included Benjamin Franklin himself,…
Five Design Ideas Copied from the World’s Top Luxury Hotels
We all feel the difference between walking into a swank hotel and walking into a place where we want to call a cab the second we enter the door. Luxury hotels have the balance of colors, tones, and other design sensibilities down to a fine art, which is why we’ve scoured these design ideas from…