Alexandra Champalimaud in conversation with Carlos Couturier at "Check-In to 200 Lex"
"In design, we constantly have to work with others to make an amazing final product. The essence of a successful job lies in a healthy collaboration." Alexandra Champalimaud discusses and shares stories about hospitality projects at the New York Design Center's "Check-In to 200 Lex" sponsored by Interior Design Magazine

Associate Designer, Anna Dufendach in a panel discussion for the New York School of Interior Design
The discussion "Nothing Like Home, Designing the Hotel Experience" explored the lure of hotel design. Anna referenced some of Champalimaud's most iconic projects and designs - the Waldorf-Astoria, the Dorchester and the Carlyle.

Champalimaud participates in Cycle for Survival to raise money for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Champalimaud participated in the Cycle for Survival event and raised over $10,000 to benefit cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Champalimaud commissioned as lead Interior Designer for the Waldorf Astoria Chengdu
Champalimaud is please to announce their role as lead Interior Designer for the Waldorf Astoria Chengdu

Alexandra Champalimaud is named one of the 50 most influential people in Litchfield
2011 July/August issue of Litchfield magazine

Champalimaud appointed lead Interior Designer for a boutique hotel in Nassau, Bahamas
Champalimaud is pleased to announce their role as lead Interior Designer for a new-build boutique hotel in Nassau, Bahamas owned by Mark Holowesko of Holoweko & Company

Alexandra Champalimaud featured in "How to Spend It" in the Financial Times Part 2
January 2013

http://howtospendit.ft.com/style/18923-alexandra-champalimaud-talks-style-part-2

Alexandra Champalimaud featured in "How to Spend It" in the Financial Times Part 1
January 2013

http://howtospendit.ft.com/style/18511-alexandra-champalimaud-talks-style-part-1

Champalimaud appoints a new Managing Director
Champalimaud is excited to welcome Ed Bakos to the team as Managing Director.

Alexandra Champalimaud is inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame
We are beyond ecstatic to announce that our very own Alexandra Champalimaud has been inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. We are extremely proud of her incredible achievements and this great honor.

The event was held at The Waldorf Astoria which Champalimaud is in the process of renovating.

http://www.interiordesign.net/video/Hall_of_Fame_2011/4988-2012_Hall_of_Fame_Celebration.php

Hotel Bel Air Interior Design Best of the Year Award 2012
We are honored to have been awarded the Interior Design Best of the Year Award for Best Domestic Hotel for the recent renovation at the Hotel Bel Air

Hotel Bel Air International Hotel Award Winner 2012
Champalimaud is honored to have been awarded the following awards from International Hotel Awards for the renovation at the Hotel Bel Air

2012 International Hotel Award - Best Overall Hotel Interior
2012 International Hotel Award - Best Overall Hotel Renovation/Refurbishment

Hotel Bel Air Gold Key Finalist 2012
We are pleased to announce the renovation at the Hotel Bel Air has been awarded 2012 Gold Key Finalist for Best Upscale Guestroom at the 2012 International Hotel & Motel Restaurant Show

The Comptoirs Collection launch party featured in W Magazine online
July 2012

http://www.wmagazine.com/w/blogs/thedailyw/2012/07/02/holland-and-sherry-the-comptoirs-collection-new-fabric-line.html

Waldorf Astoria Park Avenue Lobby completed
We are proud to announce the completion and opening of the Waldorf Astoria Park Avenue Lobby. The renovation celebrates the sites majestic history while layering contemporary architectural and design elements. The lobbies official opening is September 5, 2012.

The Dorchester Park and Dorchester Suites complete
Our progress at The Dorchester in London continues and we are pleased to announce the opening of The Park Suites and The Dorchester Suites.

Topping Rose House restaurant opens
The much anticipated restaurant at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton is now open September 2012.

Designed by Champalimaud, the restaurant features locally grown produce curated and prepared by acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio.

V&M features Alexandra Champalimaud
V&M features an article on Alexandra Champalimaud as "inTheMOMENT" as well as a collection of pieces owned by Alexandra Champalimaud to shop.

http://designintell.vandm.com/2012/07/the-sensibility-of-alexandra-champalimaud/

The Comptoirs Collection is launched June 2012
The much anticipated textile line,The Comptoirs Collection, created by Alexandra Champalimaud in collaboration with Holland and Sherry, has finally made its debut.

The chic and sophisticated indoor/outdoor collection can be found at Holland and Sherry showrooms

For information kindly contact Holland and Sherry.

http://www.hollandandsherry.com/

Alexandra Champalimaud keynote speaker at the Hospitality Design Boutique Exposition & Conference
Alexandra Champalimaud is honored to be the keynote speaker at the HD Boutique in Miami, Florida this September 2012 with Hospitality Design editor in chief Michael Adams.

Hotel Bel Air Hospitality Design Award Winner 2012
Champalimaud is pleased to announce that the renovation at the Hotel Bel Air has been awarded the following at the Hospitality Design Awards

2012 Hospitality Design Award - Best Luxury Guestroom
2012 Hospitality Design Award - Best Luxury Bathroom

The Rug Company launches new Alexandra Champalimaud designs
The Rug Company and Champalimaud's second collaboration has launched featuring two new designs.

For information kindly contact The Rug Company.

http://www.therugcompany.com

Champalimaud Congratulates Jon Kastl
We are proud to announce that Jon Kastl has been named Principal at Champalimaud Design

The Hotel Bel Air reopens after a two-year renovation
After an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation, Champalimaud is please to announce the completion and re-opening of the Hotel Bel Air in October 2011.

InLight International and Champalimaud Annouce New Design Partnership
Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY – June 1, 2011 – Inlight International, a leading manufacturer of high-end custom decorative lighting, and Champalimaud, an award-winning hospitality interior design and planning firm, today announced that they will develop a Signature lighting line for the high-end hospitality market.

“For nearly 30 years, Champalimaud has been a global leader in hospitality design with an established reputation for consistently achieving highly aesthetic results for some of the most discriminating and luxurious destinations around the world,” said Lindsay Lau, CEO of Inlight International. “We are delighted to have Champalimaud choose Inlight as their partner to launch an exciting new collection of lighting that will reflect their unique brand and aesthetic.”

“At Champalimaud, our focus has always been on providing design solutions that reflect the unique characteristics of our clients’ properties,” said Winston Kong, Senior Principal of Champalimaud and Creative Director for the new line. “Inlight’s ability to deliver high quality and high value in the field of lighting makes them a natural choice as our exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner for Champaulimaud’s first Signature lighting collection.”

The new collection is expected to be launched in 2012.

ABOUT INLIGHT INTERNATIONAL
Headquartered in Los Angeles, INLIGHT International is a leading provider of custom decorative lighting solutions for the four- and five- star hospitality and entertainment markets. By combining the supply and value advantages of a China-based manufacturing facility, Western engineering standards, and a North America based team of experienced sales, technical support and customer service specialists, INLIGHT International provides its customers with the best of both worlds – high quality, high value custom lighting manufacturing backed by local expertise, support and service. For more information go to www.inlightii.com or call us at 310-896-8782.

2010 Americas Property Awards Winner - Fairmont San Francisco Penthouse Suite
We are pleased to announce The Penthouse Suite at the Fairmont San Francisco has won the 2010 Americas Property Awards in the category of Interior Design, USA. This honor is awarded by a UK based organization in association with Bloomberg Television.

Champalimaud Congratulates Jon Kastl
Champalimaud is proud to announce the certification of Jon Kastl, Senior Designer, LEED AP.

Champalimaud Joins U.S. Green Building Council
In keeping with our increasing commitment to environmentally responsible design, Champalimaud is pleased to announce our membership in the USGBC.

The Liberty Gold Key Award Grand Prize Winner 2008
From over 200 entries, the Liberty Hotel (Boston, Mass) recieved the prestigious Gold Key Award for Best Overall Hotel Design and a second Gold Key Award for Best Lobby at the 2008 Internationl Hotel & Motel Restaurant Show. Champalimaud has won a total of 5 Gold Key Awards in the last ten years.