Notes on hospitality and commercial interior design.

Hospitality

18 August 2026 · 7 min read

Hospitality interior design: what actually shapes a guest's memory

A practical guide to hospitality interior design for hotels, restaurants and spas — guest journey, materials, lighting and the commercial case behind each decision.

Hotels

24 June 2026 · 6 min read

Five principles behind a guest room people sleep well in

Hotel room interior design principles from 30 years of practice: light layers, storage, acoustics, bathroom sequence and the detail that makes a room feel specific.

Restaurants & bars

15 April 2026 · 6 min read

Restaurant and bar interiors: designing the room around the counter

How restaurant and bar interior design balances atmosphere, capacity and service: counters, seating mix, lighting after dark and materials that survive nightly use.

Hospitality

3 December 2025 · 3 min read

Design that moves: why “emotions per sqm” is the new currency of luxury hospitality

Why “emotions per sqm” is the new currency of luxury hospitality — how authentic stories, honest materials and emotional architecture drive measurable results.

Design philosophy

2 October 2025 · 3 min read

The importance of an authentic story in interiors

Why interiors need an authentic story rooted in history, context and layers — and how it makes a hotel, restaurant or public space meaningful and memorable.