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HD Expo at a glance… Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Pre-Show Conference Sessions Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Casino, and the flagship Toys ‘R’ Us in Times Square for lessons in what works in light. 2 pm - 3:45 pm HD two-part conference session Successful, Distinctive Bath and Spa Design Part one: Designing Great Hotel Bathrooms Presenter: Peter Schor, founder and president, Dynamic Results, Inc. 9:30 am - 10:30 am The Architecture of Place Presenter: Peter H. Dominick, Jr., FAIA, president and chairman, 42/40 Architecture, Inc. Are you up-to-date on new bath design technology and bath trends? In luxury hospitality, can you meet or exceed the expectations of hotel guests paying $500 and up per night? Across all levels and design budgets, can you maximize bath layout, function, and material selection? Discover what’s new in bathroom product design, and hone your inventive instincts for what works best in the bath. Part two: Spa: Designing for the Uniqueness of Place Presenter: Robert D. Henry, principal, Robert D. Henry Architects As spa goods and services from around the world become more plentiful, they become harder to distinguish from one another. Only the unique cultural, historical, and natural context of a spa’s site and conditions differentiate the spa experience. Learn which design characteristics translate into memorable experiences by taking a visual journey through specific, architectural regional case studies from spas in Rotorua, New Zealand; Bad Ragaz, Switzerland; Taipei, Taiwan; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Las Vegas. 4 pm - 5 pm Forecast 2004 and Beyond Presenter: Laraine Turner, vice president of marketing, Natural Color System Explore color in design from the psychology of human perception to technological advances in production, consistency and forecasts. Study diverse color influences from industry (automotive to appliance), fashion and nature. Learn what’s hot now - and what’s to come - in the wonderful world of color. Thursday, April 29, 2004 Conference Sessions concurrent sessions 9:30 am - 11 am Focus on Lighting Presenter: Paul Gregory, founder and principal, Focus Lighting, Inc., Architectural Lighting Design In every project, there is a definite need for quality lighting. Excellent lighting will enhance the uniqueness of any design. Poorly used lighting can diminish the impact of even the most exquisite concept, rendering it completely ordinary. Explore diverse projects including New York’s Chambers and Tribeca Grand Hotels, Morimoto Restaurant in Philadelphia, 22 True journey isn’t visiting new places, it is seeing with new eyes. In the world of place-oriented architecture versus mere building, Peter H. Dominick prefers the former and makes a compelling case for creating unique environs. With keen insight from architectural commissions ranging from Disney’s Grand Californian and Animal Kingdom Lodge to The Lodge at Vail and Deer Crest Resorts, Dominick explores the essential aesthetic - quality - that makes unique places so. 11 am - 12:30 pm IIDA thinktank Leading-Edge Hotel Design Moderator: Julia Monk, IIDA, principal, BBGM/Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Presenters: Robert Glazier, co-founder and principal, HillGlazier Associates; Maria Mendoza, IIDA, interior designer, Swanke Hayden Connell Architecture; Cheryl Rowley, founder and principal, Cheryl Rowley Design; Dawn Starling, IIDA, president, Starling & Associates; sponsoring organization: International Interior Design Association From exterior to interior, function to features, what’s changing in the way hotels are designed? What’s the buzz internationally? What styles, trends, concepts, and project types are hot now? With a range of participants showcasing an incredibly diverse array of global projects, learn what’s new where, with an eye on future design direction. concurrent sessions 1 pm - 2:30 pm Restaurant/Design Recipes for Success Chefs and Their Designers Moderator: Michael Adams, editor in chief, Hospitality Design Magazine Presenters: Rick Moonen, chef/proprietor, Oceania and RM; Charlie Palmer, chef/restaurateur, Charlie Palmer’s Steakhouse, Dry Creek Kitchen, Aureole, Kitchen 22; Cass Calder Smith, principal, CCS Architecture Martin Vahtra, cofounder, Projects Lab The relationship between chef/owner and designer can be intense, volatile, and frustrating, but the rewards are great if true symbiosis is achieved between these highly charged, artistic sensibilities. In this session, notable chefs and their equally notable designers for new, high-profile restaurants chart the sometimes rocky road to blend menu and décor. 1 pm - 2:30 pm ASID forum Making the Business Case for Green Hotels Presenters: Penny Bonda, FASID, L.C. Clark Publishing

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2004

NEWH - April 2004
President’s Letter
Calendar of Events
Contents
From the Editor
Hospitality News
In Memory - Thomas R. Durkan, Sr.
Top Hotel Developers - John Q. Hammons
On the Road Again
HD Expo at a Glance
Surviving HD
Did You Know
Exclusive Lifestyle by Design
If It Were Easy
The Best of Time
Talk About Fast Track
What to Expect From the Vacation Ownership Industry
A Look Back in History
The New Direction for Timeshares in Europe
Confronting the Disabilities Myth
Furnishing Today’s Timeshare
Art - The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Showcase Projects
Design Education Today
Designer Profile: Esther Dunbar-Cullum
Oh Canada, Oh Canada
Top Awards
From Across the Pond
Spotlight On...
Tips on Specs
Window Treatments 101
Hot New Products
We Want Your Projects
Bios

NEWH - April 2004