133. Royalton Hotel (1988) - New York, NY; Gruzen Samton Steinglass; interior, Philippe Starck (America's Favorite Architecture)

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133. Royalton Hotel (1988) - New York, NY; Gruzen Samton Steinglass; interior, Philippe Starck

Royalton Hotel

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Photo by Carol M. Highsmith

Hoteliers Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager bought the run-down Royalton Hotel in the 1980s and hired super star designer Philippe Starck to renovate it. The result is modern and minimalist interior that suggests a luxury steamship. Ordinary details like door knobs and handrails take on the shape of animals and are seamlessly integrated into the larger design.

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