Updating LA’s Historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Discussing the hotspot's $25 million renovation with VP of Brand Experience, Sal Imposimato

On the roster of storied LA hotels, The Hollywood Roosevelt ranks high on the list, with its blend of Old Hollywood lore and allure. From The Tower to The Cabanas beside their David Hockney-painted pool, the entire property has played host to private parties and even more private conversations that would ultimately impact the surrounding city. As it aged, the property’s reputation shifted some and …

“New Aging” Plans for a Multi-Generational Future

A book that serves as a guide to rethinking age and community

The stigma surrounding aging is not a new phenomenon, but it is one that evolves and changes with the times. For many, it’s a fear and with this fear comes judgment. After seven years of research with the University of Pennsylvania, architect Matthias Hollwich, of the acclaimed firm Hollwich Kushner (HWKN), has a few ideas for the betterment of society and its aging members as …

Japan’s New Bullet Train Will Blend Into the Environment

Award-winning architect Kazuyo Sejima is designing a new high speed express train for Japan that will blend into the environment. The proposed design is a stark contrast to previous Japanese trains, whose bold, retro-striping was once the norm. The new design will adapt to its surroundings as it travels through the city and countryside. A rendering of the concept shows it cloaked in a matte …