Designer of the Year: Alessandro Munge

Since rebranding and expanding nearly three years ago, Studio Munge has gained increased international recognition for innovative, luxurious hospitality projects that are consistent in their levels of detail and beauty. Successful Munge Leung ventures included the Rosewood Hotel Georgia (2011), a de...

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Published inContract Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 42 - 51
Main Author Totzke, Michael
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco Emerald Expositions LLC 01.01.2018
Subjects
Careers
Design
Designers
Flooring
Furniture
Hotels & motels
Interior design
Nightclubs
Restaurants
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Summary:Since rebranding and expanding nearly three years ago, Studio Munge has gained increased international recognition for innovative, luxurious hospitality projects that are consistent in their levels of detail and beauty. Successful Munge Leung ventures included the Rosewood Hotel Georgia (2011), a detailed restoration of a 1920s landmark in Vancouver, Canada, which incorporates the Hawksworth Restaurant, a sleek venue for the creations of David Hawksworth, one of the country's most celebrated chefs. Since splitting with Leung in summer 2015, Munge has continued the practice as Studio Munge, which has quickly grown from approximately 30 to 60 employees and is thriving with large projects both in Canada and abroad. The Interiors are light and airy, thanks to a pale color palette and furniture such as wire-mesh barstools and glass-topped tables with shapely blonde wood bases. Guestrooms are luxurious and contemporary, featuring custom furnishings by Munge in such tactile materials as velvet and leather, abundant mirrors, and fabulous modern art and photography.
ISSN:1530-6224