Set against the dramatic landscape of Yunnan, The Dali EDITION marks a new chapter for contemporary luxury hospitality in Southwest China. Blending sophisticated interiors with a deep respect for local culture, craftsmanship and its exceptional natural setting overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the hotel brings a refined addition to the EDITION portfolio, where contemporary design and local influences come together to create a distinctive sense of place.

Bar Des Prés moves from Albemarle Street to South Audley Street bringing Chef Cyril Lignac's signature blend of French savoir-faire with London’s energy and a touch of Japanese individuality to Mayfair. With elegant interiors and a warm, intimate atmosphere, every design element has been carefully considered to enrich the guest experience. The envelope of light plays a key role in shaping this refined ambience, complementing the restaurant's distinctive vision and exceptional culinary offering.

PREMIER HOSPITALITY INTERNATIONAL turns to The Lake Como Edition. The opening "represents a new chapter for this iconic destination, bridging the majesty of its historic setting with the vibrancy of current culture," says Anton Moore, General Manager, in conversation with the magazine.He concludes: "We’ve created a retreat that honours Lake Como’s legacy while introducing fresh energy through innovative dining, pioneering wellness experiences, and spaces designed for both tranquil escape and dynamic social connection."

After closing in 2022, Bus Palladium has been transformed into "a boutique hotel, cocktail bar, and underground club […] turning on its neon lights and reopening its doors," writes PLUM TRAVELS. The magazine goes on to describe an architecture defined by  "a constant contrast that blends a vibrant, lived-in brutalism, where concrete interacts with velvet, and where discipline meets hedonism," concluding that  "each space becomes a chapter in a nocturnal narrative waiting to be (re)invented."

According to WALLPAPER, the result of Dragon-i’s transformation is "a complete reworking of the original," further described as "moving away from the established codes of nightlife [towards a seeting] where acoustics and aesthetics carry equal weight, and [where] a high-spec sound and lighting system enhances a carefully considered material palette."

The grand reopening of Bus Palladium, a legendary venue with a vibrant soul, marks a new beginning. ACUMEN explores the transformed space, now comprising a basement club, restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace and five-star hotel. Defined by "brutalist forms [that] are complemented by the iconic colors and patterns of the 60s and 70s," the bedrooms emerge as the heart of the renovation, according to the magazine. The atmosphere is described as "as light as the cork used to cover some of the walls, and as soft as the color palette of the bathroom tiles: Klein blue and dusty rose," while neon lighting becomes "the unifying element in the building’s discontinuous history; present in the bathrooms as well as in the club." In conclusion, the magazine notes: "The cinematic atmosphere will make Bus Palladium the beating heart of the Parisian art and music scene."

LIGHT ZOOM LUMIÈRE takes a closer look at Grand Hyatt Kunming, winner of this year’s IALD Awards of Excellence. "With lighting design serving as the framework for [the] narrative, the whole composition engages in a dialogue with the history of Yunnan and the energy of Kunming," writes the platform, noting that "the architectural lighting here does more than decorate: it tells a story and brings the space to life. It reflects the landscapes, crafts, and materials of the province." In conclusion, the project "achieves an exemplary lighting design," elegantly connecting local culture, technology, and sensory experience, and offering "a modern, generous, and luminous interpretation of Yunnan."

WALLPAPER* turns its attention to Hôtel Costes’ new immersive spa by Liaigre. Marking the latest chapter in hotelier Jean-Louis Costes’ decade-long design vision, the spa is "defined by ambient lighting, gentle geometry, and a soothing colour palette," creating "an escape from the noise of the world," writes the magazine.

HOME JOURNAL revisits Dragon-i, Hong Kong’s legendary nightclub, now given a new story. For both the nightclub and the members’ club, designers Pirajean Lees drew on the neon-lit lyricism of Wong Kar-wai’s Hong Kong: "Cinematic framings, seductive nostalgia, and just the right dose of unruly energy," writes the magazine, adding that even "the lighting feels alive, layering rhythm, warmth, and spectacle into the air." Concluding the article, Pirajean and Lees note: "Dragon-i is more than a nightclub or a members’ club; it’s a cinematic experience, a stage, and a story."

GLOBETRENDER reviews the newly opened longevity spa at The Lake Como Edition.

Located in a Georgian townhouse, The London Edition honours its bones while channelling the energy of a downtown New York loft, writes TATLER ASIA, describing its interiors as "warm minimalism. Confident lighting – low and golden […] dramatic but warm.""It is the unshakeable belief that a hotel should feel like somewhere you want to be, not somewhere you have to be," the magazine adds. 

Interior designer Pirajean Lees looked to "the sultry, saturated colours of director Wong Kar-wai’s films" when renovating Hong Kong’s Dragon-i nightclub, founded in 2002 by Gilbert Yeung. "Meticulous architectural framing features throughout the low-lit interior design," the designers describe as "mimicking individual snapshotted ‘memories of amazing evenings’," writes DEZEEN. 

FLAUNT looks to Baccarat Hotel New York, framed as a "sparkling jewel [and] a radiant extension of the Baccarat crystal brand." Highlighting its dramatic bar, the magazine notes that the "soaring ceilings and garden terrace [offer] guests an atmospheric experience that is elegant and simultaneously delicate." Brought to life by Gilles & Boissier, the design draws from "the intimacy and elegance of a Parisian hôtel, seamlessly woven into the vibrant rhythm of New York City," with the magazine describing it as "an immersive world of light, texture, and timeless allure." 

According to CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER, "glamour is woven into every detail" at The Lake Como Edition Longevity Spa, described as a "comprehensive sanctuary designed for both relaxation and results" and "undoubtedly the standout feature" of the hotel.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER suggests that the opening of The Lake Como Edition "might be exactly what Italy’s grandest lake needs to inject a dose of contemporary ‘cool’."

Isometrix Lighting + Design is honoured to receive the 2026 IALD International Lighting Design Award for Grand Hyatt Kunming. Grand Hyatt Kunming (Public Areas & Rooms) was a project defined by collaboration, and this recognition belongs to everyone who brought it to life. We're proud to share it with The Flaming Beacon, whose original concept set the foundation we built upon — and with our client Hang Lung Properties, whose vision and unwavering support made it all possible.

HOSPITALITY DESIGN spotlights the Nobu Hotel Toronto and its restaurant and bar, where guests are "greeted by an alluring bar and lounge orientated around a 28-foot bronze chainmail chandelier that descends from the mezzanine." The magazine further notes that "handcrafted Kawara Japanese roof tiles adorn [the] warmly lit pillars, elevat[ing] the two-story space." Upstairs, guests encounter "a 20-seat sake bar and a terrace […] adorned with a blue and white color palette expressed in the plaster finish that curves across the layered ceiling." In the main area, "circular timber beams featuring intricate Japanese joinery details ripple around a suspended light and porcelain art installation crafted by Canadian ceramic artist Andreea Braescu."

HAUTE LIVING highlights The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad and its culinary venues, led by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés. At Zaytinya, the "atmosphere mirrors the cuisine –lively, social, and inviting," while the rooftop destination Nubeluz offers a more dramatic setting, described as "a glittering jewel box in the sky," creating a glamorous yet relaxed environment. As the magazine concludes, in a city defined by reinvention, the hotel reflects a contemporary vision of luxury – one shaped as much by atmosphere as by the experience itself.

WALLPAPER explores the newly opened The Lako Como Edition, where Shanghai-based architects at Neri&Hu have led a sophisticated overhaul of the 19th-century palazzo. Rather than following Como’s ornate neoclassical aesthetic, the duo reimagined the interiors with a pared-back approach prioritising natural materials, clean lines and muted tones that ultimately amplify the palazzo’s abundant light.

GALERIE highlights L’Aventure, the latest return to the glamour of 1980s Parisian nightlife. Paying tribute to its hedonistic heyday, Martin Brudnizki infused a modernised take on Art Deco into the members’ club and restaurant, both of which debuted last year.