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Introducing our new podcast - The Drawing Board

Introducing our new podcast,?The Drawing Board, hosted by award-winning journalist and former CNN anchor?Monita Rajpal. Monita has previously interviewed the likes of Mikhail Gorbachev, Vicente Fox, Tom Ford, I.M. Pei, Philippe Starck and Thomas Heatherwick.

The podcast addresses questions such as ‘How do you ensure a destination stands the test of time?’ ‘What does the architect of the future look like?’ ‘Is it wise to relocate a capital city?’ ‘How can designers go beyond greenwashing?’ and ‘How do you redefine luxury?’

To listen search 'The Drawing Board' on your favourite podcast app.

2023 Outlook: Top Trends in Hospitality

Almost three years on and we’re still talking about it: the pandemic brought about huge change in the hospitality industry, but nothing was more evident than its capacity to accelerate trends that had been gathering momentum for many years prior.?According to WATG Strategy, 2023 sees a continuation of this theme, with more blurring of market segments, evolving travelers and wellbeing driving design and demand.?Read more.

2023 Interior Design Trends

In a world of artificial intelligence, rising inflation and crazy design concepts, it’s anyone’s guess as to what 2023 will bring. However, one thing we know for sure is that people will continue to seek experience and escape from their surroundings, whether that be in a hospitality, home or workplace context. Wimberly Interiors designers from across the globe share their predictions.?Read our predictions.

The Quick Six with Head of DT, Sean Harry

In 2023, WATG is doubling down on strategic growth and that starts with investment in people and their expertise.?Sean Harry, in his newly appointed role as Managing Principal of Design Technology will lead the firm’s advancement in its’ technology ecosystem and innovation.?Here, we chat to Sean about where he gets his inspiration, his passion for environmental design, and his aspirations for computational systems, visualization and software development.?Read more.

Venice Simplon-Orient Express wins AHEAD Global Award in the Transport category

Our?Venice Simplon-Orient-Express project has received the?AHEAD Global?Award?in the Transport category. The Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design is an annual celebration of the most compelling hospitality projects around the globe.

The train’s three new suites were designed by Wimberly Interiors in collaboration with Belmond and are characterized by dark wood furnishings with custom marquetry and richly colored fabrics.?See more here.

Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha

With an architectural form inspired by flight, WATG’s design of the Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha rises and falls elegantly, with smooth, simple curved forms. Reminiscent of the clean lines found in nautical design, the sweeping effect of the balconies generate a building form that is constantly animated.?See the project here.

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