Studio Moren celebrates opening of landmark InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia
Designed by Studio Moren, the recently opened InterContinental is poised to quickly re-establish itself as the destination hotel in the Zambian capital. The opening marks the completion of the final phase of a project in which Studio Moren designed the refurbishment of the existing InterContinental Hotel, an important landmark in Lusaka’s Government District, to create two separate and distinct hotels under the same roof. Read more in our exclusive with Hotel Designs magazine.
Studio Moren delivers UK’s first art’otel® at Battersea Power Station
Hospitality design specialist, Studio Moren has applied its space-planning expertise to deliver the UK’s first art’otel® at Battersea Power Station. Studio Moren was appointed hotel architect for this landmark 164 guestroom, lifestyle hotel which officially launched last week.
Studio Moren partners with EEA to help drive sustainability in the hospitality industry
The news is out! Hospitality design specialist Studio Moren has announced a strategic partnership with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA) – an international not-for-profit coalition driving the decarbonisation of the hospitality industry – to provide expertise on sustainable architecture and interior design practices across the sector.
What a gem! DSK’s interior design for Orelle featured in GS Magazine
Orelle, the most highly anticipated restaurant, café and bar in Birmingham, is featured in GS Magazine. Designed by Doone Silver Kerr (now incorporated into Ryder Architecture), Satellite MPR were thrilled to be able to introduce this gem of a restaurant in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter to the media marketplace.
Studio Moren wins planning permission for boutique Kensington hotel
Hospitality design specialist Studio Moren has won planning permission from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea for the refurbishment and extension of a boutique hotel at 225-231 Kensington High Street for JMK Group, an innovative, family-run hospitality group.
Using PR to introduce Studio Moren
It’s not every day you get to play a part in the evolution of a world leading business, so Satellite MPR was thrilled recently to support long-standing client Dexter Moren Associates with PR as they announced a rebrand and name change to Studio Moren.
Making headlines: TODD Architects’ design for hotel-led refurb of Birmingham’s Central Methodist Hall
Fantastic coverage for our client TODD Architects following the granting of planning permission to refurbish and redevelop Birmingham’s Grade II* Listed Central Methodist Hall into a destination hospitality and leisure scheme. Drawing on our extensive knowledge of the hospitality, design and architecture media, Satellite MPR instigated a targeted PR campaign to gain our client the maximum exposure, gaining coverage in titles such as RIBA Journal, FX Magazine, Big Hospitality, React News and many more.
Two superb hotel schemes strike confident note for the hospitality and leisure sector
A busy past month for our client, hospitality design expert Dexter Moren Associates (DMA), with the completion of the new three-star Hampton by Hilton Dublin City Centre and a planning win for a 116-room aparthotel in the heart of London’s thriving Victoria district. The Satellite MPR team were on hand to secure widespread coverage of the news across the hospitality sector press.
TODD Architects submits hotel plans for refurb of Grade II* Central Methodist Hall in Birmingham
Satellite MPR was thrilled to lead the PR for our client TODD Architects on their proposals to refurbish and redevelop Birmingham’s Grade II* Listed Central Methodist Hall into a destination hospitality and leisure scheme. Our targeted press campaign following TODD Architects’ submission of a planning application on behalf of Press Up Hospitality Group and sister company Oakmount attracted huge amounts of coverage for the client across building and property media, as well as hospitality sector titles.
Revised plans approved for destination spa hotel and high-end resi at Noss on Dart marina
The redevelopment of a former boatbuilding yard at Noss on Dart near Dartmouth has reached another major milestone with the approval of revisions to a planned hotel and residential scheme as part of the new marina complex.
Tee-rific result! Planning permission granted to redevelop hotel overlooking St Andrews golf course
Tee-rific result for our client TODD Architects as planning permission is granted for the refurbishment and extension of The Scores Hotel at St Andrews, Scotland; a historic property that occupies a unique position, a few yards from the first tee at the Old Course, overlooking the legendary Royal & Ancient Golf Clubhouse and North Sea coastline. Satellite MPR was delighted to lead the PR campaign for our client on this significant Scottish project, securing coverage in Scotland and across the UK.
DMA submits planning for lifestyle hotel in the heart of Mornington Crescent and Camden town
Great start to the year for our client Dexter Moren Associates (DMA), with planning submitted for a new Camden Lifestyle Hotel in the vibrant location of Mornington Crescent and Camden Town, London. Featured in Sleeper Magazine, Hospitality Interiors, Architecture Magazine, FX Magazine and others, Satellite MPR’s hospitality and design media knowledge ensured a good spread of coverage.
TODD Architects submits plans to redevelop historic hotel overlooking St Andrews golf course
TODD Architects’ submission of a planning application to Fife Council for the refurbishment and extension of The Scores Hotel at St Andrews, Scotland hit the headlines this month, thanks to our press campaign in Scotland and the across the hospitality property press. The story appeared in The Scotsman, Fife Today, Urban Realm, Boutique Hotelier, Hotel Owner and Project Scotland to name but a few.
DMA wins planning approval for heritage-led conversion of listed London police station
Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) has won planning approval to convert and extend a Grade II* listed 1960s police station in the City of London into a 216-guestroom five-star hotel for Hong Kong based Magnificent Hotel Investments Ltd. Satellite MPR was delighted to promote DMA’s heritage-led approach to the design for the Wood Street Police Station – which has been has won praise from influential heritage bodies – and gain significant coverage in architectural and hospitality design press.
At the double: DMA secures planning for two hotels in the centre of Birmingham
Dexter Moren Associates has secured planning permission to deliver a 175-room lifestyle hotel and 80-unit aparthotel in the Digbeth district of Birmingham. The scheme will redevelop the Smithfield House and Wolverley House office buildings on Digbeth High Street on the eastern edge of the Birmingham Smithfield Masterplan.
Dexter Moren Associates unveils wellness-oriented approach at Villa Pamphili Hotel in Rome
Surrounded by a flourishing urban park in the Valle dei Casali, the interior redesign for Hotel Villa Pamphili was devised and delivered by international hospitality design expert Dexter Moren Associates’ (DMA) interiors team. We were delighted to PR this stunning scheme on behalf of our client and see DMA’s interior design showcased in Vanity Fair Italy, Mix Interiors and Sleeper Magazine amongst others.
Dexter Moren Associates unveils UK and international hotel and apartment openings for 2021
Satellite MPR was delighted to announce eight new hotel and apartment openings in 2021 for our client, award-winning hospitality architects and interior designers, Dexter Moren Associates.
National headlines for LHG as CEO positioned as go-to figure in hospitality quarantine debate
Satellite MPR’s experienced communications team generated significant national and international press and broadcast news coverage for client LHG (London Hotel Group) in early 2021 and successfully positioned our client, LHG CEO Meher Nawab, as one of the go-to figures in the hotel repurposing and hotel travel quarantine debate.
Holiday Inn Lusaka opens its doors in the Zambian capital
Fair to say we don’t cover that many projects in Africa, however it was a pleasure to work with our client Dexter Moren Associates (DMA) as they celebrated the opening of a new 162-key Holiday Inn in the Zambian capital of Lusaka.
TODD Architects wins planning for aparthotel at Belfast linen warehouse site
Satellite MPR secured some great coverage for TODD Architects’ planning win for Bedford Yard, an aparthotel and office development in the heart of Belfast City centre. The scheme sits opposite the BBC’s HQ on Ormeau Avenue and is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the city.