Architects CetraRuddy Inc. launch hospitality division.Nancy J. Ruddy and John Cetra of CetraRuddy, Inc. have announced the creation of the CetraRuddy Hospitality Group, a new division of the award-winning architectural and interior design firm. Over the past three years, CetraRuddy has been successfully designing both independent brands and implementation of established international standards. The already thriving Hospitality Group, is currently designing a 300 key Starwood Aloft Hotel and Conference Center in Long Island City, Choice Marina Resort in Cochin, India and CassaNY, a 50-story independent hotel rising on West 45th Street, in Manhattan. The Hospitality Group will be led by Dan Stewart Dan Stewart is a Democrat who represents the 25th Ohio House District, which includes German Village, the Short North, Franklinton, and Hilltop areas of Columbus, Ohio. He was born and raised on Columbus's west side. , an authority in the hospitality and leisure sector. Stewart has played an instrumental role in the design and development of successful international resort and hotel projects for over 25 years. He has worked for leading hotel developers and owners such as Ian Schrager/Morgan's Hotel Group, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a Toronto, Ontario based owner/operator of luxury hotels and resorts in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, Barbados, United Kingdom, Monaco, Germany, Switzerland, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates. It holds an 83. , The Plaza Hotel The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel with a height of 250 feet (76 m) and length of 400 feet that (122 m) occupies the west side of Grand Army Plaza, from which it derives its name, and extends along Central Park South in Manhattan. , as well as leading Hospitality Divisions of major architectural and interior design firms. At the Morgan's Hotel Group, which developed the boutique hotel Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized level accommodation and services / facilities. concept, Stewart managed such high-profile projects as: the Morgan's Hotel, The Hudson Hotel The Hudson was built in 1928 by the daughter of JP Morgan as the American Women’s Association clubhouse and residence for young women in New York. During World War II the building housed Dutch soldiers. Most recently, the space served as the headquarters for Channel Thirteen. and The Clift Hotel The Clift Hotel is a first-class hotel located in San Francisco's Union Square.[1] The nearly century-old Clift was refitted to designs by Philippe Starck and Ian Schrager. History In 1913, Frederick C. in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Prior to that, Stewart was a principal at Kohn Pederson Fox, heading the Hospitality Division and successfully completing projects throughout the world. Stewart brings extensive experience in all areas of strategic planning, feasibility studies, financial control, construction contract negotiation, design and project management, construction coordination, technology integration and facilities management. Stewart brings the unique credentials of successfully completing projects as either owner, operator or design firm, bringing a broad perspective of all aspects of hospitality developments. Stewart shares CetraRuddy's passion for an innovative approach through "signature" design, style and quality, along with an unparalleled understanding of operations beyond design. He will work closely with the firm's principals and design staff. |
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