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Grand hotel : redesigning modern life

by Jennifer M. Volland, Bruce Grenville, Stephanie Rebick

This volume traces the global evolution of the hotel from historical inns to contemporary resorts. It examines architectural and interior design trends through essays, interviews, and 350 colour illustrations of notable international examples.

Accession 11880 ISBN 9783775734837 Publisher Vancouver Art Gallery, Hatje Cantz
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