Sleeper Magazine
January 05, 2026
Sleeper Magazine spotlights Art Deco interiors at Sofitel New York
Guided by the influence of L’Art Décoratif in Paris and New York, HBA San Francisco reinterprets the interiors of Sofitel New York. Here, architectural grandeur and the enduring impact of modern French fashion and art movements modulate the hotel’s narrative through an elegant interplay of carefully curated contrasts.
“Our design for Sofitel New York emphasises chic sophistication blended with high contrast inspired by French fashion houses as a recurring theme,” says Lead Designer Rich Kinnard. “The hotel’s distinctive character emerges from the dialogue between haute couture’s boldness and Manhattan’s metropolitan pulse – an homage to duality, artistry and the timeless allure of French-American elegance.”
Meghann Day, HBA President The Americas and Partner at HBA San Francisco concludes: “Sofitel New York exemplifies our commitment to story and place, celebrating both heritage and innovation. We are honoured by the trust, ownership, and brand placed in our team to reimagine Sofitel’s U.S. flagship and help define its identity for this next era.”
