ADVANCE, N.C.—Eve is the latest in modular lounge seating from Beaufurn, known for its contemporary edge in furnishings for the contract and hospitality industries. The flexible Eve lounge uses only four skus to produce seating for two or 20.“We’re giving designers the flexibility they need for their projects,” said Bill Bongaerts, president of Beaufurn. “The Eve Lounge is as at home in a corporate office as it is in a hotel lobby.”Configurations, as well as colors, are literally endless. Eve can wind sinuously, back-to-back through a lobby, turn corners or be used as traditional booth seating. In addition to...

BERLIN, GERMANY—At the Berlin International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Marriott International has debuted MOXY HOTELS, its first entry into the economy tier, three-star hospitality segment in Europe. Designed to capture the rapidly emerging millennial traveler, the new brand combines contemporary stylish design, approachable service and an affordable price. The brand will debut in Italy, with the first MOXY HOTEL expected to open in Milan in early 2014.The contemporary and stylish 150- to 300-room MOXY HOTELS, which are being designed with the goal of attaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council,...

CALHOUN, GA.—Mannington Commercial, a provider of flooring for commercial interiors, announces the launch of 78 new LVT products in its Amtico Collection, expanding the total Amtico Collection to 188 products and redefining the product offering.“The guiding vision of this product expansion has been not simply to mimic natural materials, but to offer creative interpretations and upscale aesthetics,” said Tyrone Johnson, Mannington’s senior vice president of Hard Surface. “The new products include 29 wood, 29 stone and 20 abstract designs that can be mixed and matched in an incredible number of combinations, and arranged in custom layouts using new cutting...

BANFF, ALBERTA—Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and opened in July 2010, the Kinnear Centre was built to earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System certification, an international benchmark for design, construction, and operation of high environmental performance buildings. The Centre has now reached its LEED goal.“We are extremely proud to attain LEED Gold Certification for the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation,” said Jeff Melanson, president of The Banff Centre. “This certification reflects our strong commitment to environmental leadership, and recognition of The Banff Centre’s location within the pristine mountain environment of Banff National...

NEW YORK—The Conrad New York and surrounding restaurants and retail in Battery Park City were recently recognized by the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) with the 2012 Development of the Year Award. ALIS each year honors excellence and outstanding performance in hotel development and bestowed the prestigious award on Goldman Sachs as the developer of the project.With its strong commitment to sustainability, the Conrad New York is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for New Construction from the U.S. Green Building Council. The sustainable principles incorporated into the Conrad New York were also incorporated in...

NATIONAL REPORT—Wyndham Worldwide’s headquarters has one. So does the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Ill., the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, the Hampton Inn Elmira/ Horseheads (Horseheads, N.Y.) and numerous other hotel properties. What they all have is a white roof—a solar-reflective white coating to help reduce temperatures inside and out during those times when the building is most vulnerable to the sun’s impact. Having a white coating on a rooftop instead of a black coating can have a significant positive environmental and cost impact, especially in warmer climates. A roof covered with solar-reflective white paint reflects up to 90...

MAUI, HAWAII—This summer will signify a new phase for Hyatt’s Andaz brand as it unveils Andaz Maui at Wailea, a resort reflective of and inspired by the destination of Maui, located on 15 pristine acres of southwestern coastline. The first resort for the Andaz brand, Andaz Maui at Wailea will remain true to the signature brand elements that define Andaz hotels around the globe, including offering inspiring experiences that celebrate Maui’s rich, local culture. From the design features and superior service, to the ocean views and relationships in the community, the Hawaiian spirit will be infused throughout the resort,...

IRVING, TEXAS—The Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) announces the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (ICCLC) project as the fifth convention center in the country to achieve LEED Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. “We had a distinct opportunity with the design and construction of the ICCLC to create a new icon for the destination that would set a standard, for sustainability as well as for a new category...

GREENWICH, CONN.—Starwood Capital Group announced the launch of two new hotel brands, the luxury brand Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, and the lifestyle eco-brand 1 Hotels & Resorts, with five hotel openings scheduled under the group’s hotel brand management company, SH Group. The initial five hotel openings will occur over the next 24 months and include: Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, N.Y.; Baccarat Hotel Rabat, Morocco; 1 Hotel & Residences South Beach, Fla.; 1 Hotel Central Park, N.Y.; and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park, N.Y.“With two revolutionary hotel brands entering the marketplace and five hotel openings in the next...

NEW YORK—Xero Flor America (XFA) announced the selection of the Xero Flor Green Roof System for the 292,000-square-foot green roof being installed atop the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York. With 840,000 gross square feet of exhibit space, the Javits Center is New York City’s largest convention center and hosts about 150 events annually. Headquartered in Durham, N.C., XFA is the official and exclusive distributor in the United States of the Xero Flor Green Roof System from XeroFlor Green Solutions, which is based in Germany.The Javits Center has embarked on a major renovation project that includes replacement...