by semfim admin | Nov 28, 2017 | SemFim
When you’re on ground zero of a bathroom design project the first thing you do is research. Looking around to see what’s been created before to shake-up your imagination should always be one of your strategies. Instagram is perfect for this. It’s visual. Brief. And...
by semfim admin | Nov 22, 2017 | SemFim
If you’re the type that would rather sunbathe than slave in the kitchen, this list is for you! Enjoy Thanksgiving faves without doing all the work. Four Seasons THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH Thursday, November 23, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM USD 125 for adults, USD 40 for...
by semfim admin | Nov 20, 2017 | SemFim
Design Thinking has been a creativity buzzword for a couple years now. Many believe the process can crack open hard-to-solve problems and help designers discover new solutions. Others think the process can be cumbersome – to many inputs and too little...
by semfim admin | Nov 7, 2017 | SemFim
SemFim would like to congratulate the finalists of the 2018 MoMA PS1 Young Architects Program (YAP). It is always great to see young talent being nurtured in our community, but what really inspires us is the work these nascent firms do. From the use of materials to...
by semfim admin | Oct 4, 2017 | SemFim
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month today we would like to honor Isabel López-Quesada for all that she has contributed to design. Isabel López-Quesada is a premier interior designer based in Madrid. As an adolescent, López-Quesada collected international design...
by semfim admin | Sep 26, 2017 | SemFim
The past month has been devastating for millions of people. The ravages of Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria in addition to two Mexico earthquakes have killed hundreds of people and forced thousands of families from their homes. Our hearts go out to everyone affected....
by semfim admin | Sep 17, 2017 | SemFim
We just got back from the San Francisco NEWH Regional Tradeshow and it was amazing. The gathering brought together manufacturers, suppliers and designers of hospitality furnishings to showcase their latest designs and products. Sem Fim was in attendance (Booth 402),...
by semfim admin | Aug 22, 2017 | SemFim
There is incredible buzz about how smartphones are going to change the hotel-guest experience, and we can see why – people are always looking for another app to get addicted to – and apparently so is the hotel industry. Luxury hotels lead the way,...
by semfim admin | Jul 31, 2017 | SemFim
The lobby is a hotel’s first impression. Traditionally, it’s been designed to organize guests and get them quickly to their rooms. But in the last few years, we’re seeing the lobby evolve into a multipurpose space that keeps guest hanging around. Here are just...
by semfim admin | Jul 17, 2017 | SemFim
When we say “new hotel”, visions of concrete and steel flood the mind. But what if you need to improvise due to your environment? When the need arises, the process of design can inspire new methods to bring ideas to life. Bring those ideas and unique materials...
