NOVEMBER 2013 VOLUME 9 | ISSUE 9 64 86 PALACE COUP | 32 A quartet of high-profile design firms re-energizes the storied New York Palace NEW IN NEW YORK | 48 The latest don't-miss hotels, restaurants and bars in the city that never sleeps YOUR FAVORITE THINGS | 64 Boutique Design readers weigh in on the projects, products and people that turned their heads in 2013 RESORT REDUX | 80 Lynne Hunt London lends its expertise a second time in updating the luxurious Laucala Island resort in Fiji CHANGE AGENT | 86 Ministry of Design founder Colin Seah details his groundbreaking three-step method for creating unique hospitality interiors DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR | 8 IN THIS ISSUE | 10 THE BUZZ | 14 PRODUCTS: BNDY EXHIBITORS, PART TWO | 130 LAST DETAIL | 168 AERIE TALE | 98 CCD-Cheng Chung Design draws on the soaring architecture of the skyscraper housing the St. Regis Shenzhen to create the hotel's jaw-dropping interiors SPREADING THE FLAME | 112 Nando's, a purveyor of Peri-Peri chicken, rolls out a series of boldly designed restaurants COLOR FORECAST | 120 Stacy Garcia and other color experts offer insights into the must-have hues for next year BDNY PREVIEW | 124 3D inspiration on tap: This year's event will feature build-outs of two Design Competition winners and a trio of signature Gathering Spaces 6 boutiquedesign.com NOVEMBER 2013 ON THE COVER Colin Seah, Ministry of Design Photo: Courtesy of Ministry of Designhttp://www.boutiquedesign.com