The Lubner Group, internationally respected for its hospitality and commercial design work, has recently completed the total renovation and installation of new furnishings for five “Old Conch” styled buildings with a storied past at the Coconut Beach Resort in Key West, Florida, positioning the resort to enter a new phase in its legendary history.

Located at 1500 Alberta Street on the Atlantic side of Key West, the vacation ownership resort is set against lush gardens and quiet walkways with white verandahs and French doors opening to the sea. The Lubner Group’s design challenge was to blend existing Victorian gingerbread architecture – rich with living history – with a fresh lifestyle in an updated tropical design that invited guests to relax in serene tranquility. Amenities include a pool, Jacuzzi, and private beach. The resort has been named an Interval International Select Resort.

The Lubner Group (www.LubnerGroup.com) completed the six-month total interior renovation project in three phases. Work included the selection of all furniture, fixtures and equipment for the 32 one- and two-bedroom/two bath units plus the resort’s lobby. The Lubner Group also provided design direction for the kitchen and bath cabinetry and flooring.

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The Lubner Group, internationally respected for its hospitality and commercial design work, has recently completed the interior design of the FineMark National Bank & Trust office in Vi at Bentley Village in Naples, Florida. The bank offers on-site personal banking services to community residents and employees in an intimate, upscale environment.

Nancy Woodhouse

According to Nancy Woodhouse, IDS, VP of Design & Product Development for Lubner Group and lead designer on the FineMark project, “The time frame was less than three months from start to finish for the entire renovation with everything removed from the bank previously there except the outside walls. Work included conceptual design and every aspect of coordination with the architect and contractor, to ensure that the bank served its customers’ special needs within the Vi at Bentley Village retirement community.”

In crafting the sophisticated design, one of the first steps was to replace sliding glass doors with an elegant entrance featuring custom doors. The chosen theme created an environment of elegant serenity with supple fabrics and rich espresso wood tones. Organic eco-friendly materials were selected using natural LEED certified exotic bamboo strand wood floors, eco-friendly fabrics, lighting, wall coverings and many other LEED certified materials plus fabrics made of 100% recycled polyester.

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The Lubner Group, respected interior design and furnishings provider for the hospitality industry, has recently been named a member the of the American Resort & Development Association’s (ARDA) VIP member program at the prestigious Chairman’s League level.

“We congratulate Lubner Group for their participation in our Chairman’s League,” said Bob Craycraft, RRP, VP of Industry Relations. ”ARDA’s VIP members represent the vacation ownership industry’s premier leadership of developers, property management companies, outstanding law firms and quality vendors. These members are committed to the industry’s growth and excellence and are dominant participants in networking events, regional and national annual events and receive recognition on ARDA’s website (arda.org) and in print publications. ARDA’s Chairman’s League was born over 12 years ago, in response to members’ requests for a higher level at which professionals could showcase their commitment to the industry.”

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Robb & Stucky Interiors, one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies, has recently completed the interior design, custom manufacture and installation of furnishings for a unique property with ownership opportunities being offered in both fractional and whole ownership.

With interiors designed by Robb & Stucky, (www.RobbStucky.com) construction of the 19-story The Resort at MarinaVillage at Tarpon Point Marina was recently completed and officially opened with a gala ribbon-cutting celebration in mid-November.  Developed by Grosse Pointe Development Company, Inc., the $150 million resort complex is the first waterfront resort in Cape Coral, Florida.

Located within the 147-acre planned use development of Tarpon Point Marina, The Resort at MarinaVillage rises majestically above the Caloosahatchee River. The Shops at MarinaVillage are located along the promenade overlooking the 175-slip deep-water marina and will be open to the public. Parking is available in the adjacent six-story parting structure.

Robb & Stucky directed the total interior design for 184 two- and three-bedroom units at the Resort at MarinaVillage, ranging from 1,235 to 2,195 square feet in size featuring master suites, grand rooms, guest suites and private dining terraces. Work included turnkey furnishings, bedding, window coverings, artwork, accessories and kitchenware. Additionally, the design team, led by Design Consultant Jan Wallace, assisted in the design of the common areas, ballroom, and lobby, with a unique two-story water feature.

According to Bob Hensley, CEO of Grosse Pointe Development, Inc., “Designing fully-furnished upscale interiors that accommodate the needs and desires of demanding homeowners of both fractional and whole ownership residences was a challenge we were confident Robb & Stucky was capable of handling. Not only did they create custom-designed furnishings, finishes and accessories specifically for our property, resulting in a ‘Florida chic’ design style, they also coordinated every aspect of the manufacturing, shipping and installation process, relieving us from potential headaches associated with such a complex project.”

Added Hensley, “Since both the fractional and whole ownership units are being sold completely furnished and to an upscale market, having the right company to handle the interior design work was an integral element to our success.  We selected Robb & Stucky because we have used them in the past and they always exceeded our expectations. We also chose them because of their impressive credentials and experience with fractionals, their understanding of the shared-use concept and the expectations of this special market.”

Commented Dan Lubner, President of the Resort Division of Robb & Stucky Interiors, “Because of our vertical integration, we were able to custom design and manufacture the perfect product for this property. We are honored to offer our unique services to Grosse Pointe Development and look forward to working with them again in the future.”
The Resort at MarinaVillage is being managed by Fort Myers-based SunStream Hotels & Resorts with both fractional and whole ownership guests enjoying full usage of the resort’s amenities including concierge and spa services, room service, and access to a resort-style pool, spa and deck.  Gary Locke is the General Manager for the property and the Director of Hospitality Operations for SunStream. He adds, “During the entire design and installation process, the Robb & Stucky design team was extremely well organized, methodical, and flexible in adjusting to our changing needs. The staff was most conscientious and easy to work with. Our initial guests tell us that they are truly amazed and delighted at the style and beauty of the furnishings in both the rooms and common areas.”

Tarpon Point Marina features a 175-slip deep-water marina, three luxury high-rise buildings, custom estate homes, as well as coach homes with residences priced from $400,000 to over $7 million. Fractional ownership of the resort residences is available starting at $74,000 for a 1/12 (four-week) share. Upon completion, Tarpon Point Marina will have 976 single-family homes, condominiums, park homes and lake-view residences.

About Robb & Stucky Interiors
Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky Interiors is a nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Costa Rica as well as nine Robb & Stucky patio stores and one of the nation’s largest team of licensed interior designers. In 2009, the company was named an Alliance Partner for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group, providing interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s 700+ member hotels, resorts and fractional properties in more than 70 countries. The Interval International vacation exchange company recently named Robb & Stucky to its prestigious Interval Affiliate Advantage program, making its design services available to Interval International member resorts.  For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com

Robb & Stucky Interiors, one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies, is preparing for the installation of furnishings for Bluegreen Corporation’s Harbour Lights Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Nancy Woodhouse, IDS

Robb & Stucky Senior Designer Nancy Woodhouse, IDS, selected a coastal design embracing an easy living lifestyle for the new furniture packages, inspired by the South Carolina shoreline including furniture pieces for dining, living and bedroom. Campaign-style furniture was created for the living areas, reflecting the resort’s existing nautical decor. Each bedroom is anchored with a custom-designed Sea Captain’s headboard with complementing nightstands and dresser for the 48 two-bedroom lockout villas in four of the buildings on the property. The larger units feature king-sized beds with living room, dining, full-sized kitchens and patios. Robb & Stucky provided the design and manufacturing of all furniture pieces used in the newly designed villas.

“Since the building’s exteriors feature pastel colors, we wanted to ensure that the new interiors reflected the feeling of this seaside community,” said Nancy. “We used warm wood tones, neutral backgrounds and added a few nautical fabric accents to ensure that the design remains contemporary and timeless.”

Added Woodhouse, “We applied a great deal of the Value Engineering concept to this project, creating several pieces of top-quality furniture keeping the intended function and fulfilling the client’s needs, while at the same time reducing overall costs. This was accomplished without sacrificing the appearance or function of each piece of furniture.  Utilizing the Value Engineering process can have a significant impact on overall costs, especially in the hospitality industry, when designing for multiple units.”

A major challenge was accomplished in the lock off bedroom, which required seating for dining in a smaller area as well as a custom-designed piece to hold a TV, DVD player, a set of drawers, a small refrigerator and microwave for a designated alcove. The custom piece was designed to have all appliances hidden behind shutter detailed door fronts. Robb & Stucky also designed and manufactured a game table that serves multiple functions including ottomans for additional seating. The custom table serves as: dining, family game area and desk for a computer.

Commented Dan Lubner, President of the Resort Division of Robb & Stucky Interiors, “Because of our vertical integration, we were able to custom design and manufacture the perfect product for this resort. We are honored to continue to provide our unique services to Bluegreen Resorts.”

Kathleen Palmer, General Manager of Harbour Lights Resorts adds, “During the entire design process, the Robb & Stucky team has been extremely well organized and flexible in adjusting to our changing needs. The staff was most conscientious and easy to work with.”

About Robb & Stucky Interiors
Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky Interiors is a nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Costa Rica and one of the nation’s largest team of licensed interior designers. In 2009, the company was named an Alliance Partner for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group, providing interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s 700+ member hotels, resorts and fractional properties in more than 70 countries. The Interval International vacation exchange company recently named Robb & Stucky to its prestigious Interval Affiliate Advantage program, making its design services available to Interval International member resorts.  For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com

About Bluegreen Corporation
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE:BXG) is the leader in providing Colorful Places to Live and Play through its vacation ownership resort and residential real estate business segments. Our more than 3,100 employees are passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences for our owners, travelers and business partners. Since 1996, Bluegreen has managed, marketed and sold a flexible, real estate-based vacation ownership plan with more than 208,000 owners, over 45 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 3,700 resorts worldwide. Since 1985, Bluegreen Communities has developed master-planned residential and golf communities primarily in the southern and southeastern U.S., and has sold over 55,000 homesites. We also offer a portfolio of comprehensive, turnkey, fee-for-service resort management, financial services, customer generation and sales solutions to third-party developers and lenders. For more information, visit www.bluegreencorp.com.

Perspective International Ltd, publishers of leading independent timeshare and fractional ownership trade publication Perspective Magazine are delighted to confirm that after a successful 2009 campaign, one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies has again chosen their publication to help promote their brand in 2010.

“We are proud to once again participate in an advertising program with Perspective International. There is no other magazine like it in the entire shared-use industry. With both a U.S. and international readership, Perspective International reaches the same market we continue to serve. As the magazine has matured over the years, it has become a sophisticated publication with top quality articles and photography. We are pleased to continue to be part of this magazine.” Said Dan Lubner, President Resort Division Robb & Stucky Interiors.

Perspective Magazine has continued to be a pioneer within the shared ownership industry, always being the first to offer added value for its advertisers in a variety of areas, including extending beyond its print format and offering its advertisers free online exposure through the digital version of the magazine, premium banner advertising, corporate profile pages, featured press releases across a network of industry news sites, additional marketing through extensive social media and much more.

In addition to reaching more than 20,600 individually subscribed industry professionals in print and online, Perspective Magazine is also an official Media Sponsor at 18 major conventions and events around the world each year giving it the widest reach and delivering to the most decision makers.

About Robb & Stucky Interiors
Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky Interiors is a nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Costa Rica as well as nine Robb & Stucky patio stores and one of the nation’s largest team of licensed interior designers. In 2009, the company was named an Alliance Partner for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group, providing interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s 700+ member hotels, resorts and fractional properties in more than 70 countries. Interval International recently named Robb & Stucky to its prestigious Interval Affiliate Advantage program, making its design services available to Interval International member resorts.  For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com

About Perspective International Ltd
Perspective International provides unrivalled print and online B2B & B2C marketing platforms for developers, marketers and suppliers, boasting the most read independent trade publication and the only consumer publication available to the general public via supermarkets, hotels, resorts and first class airport lounges, specializing in the shared ownership and leisure industry.

For more information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit www.perspectiverates.com

Robb & Stucky has recently begun the total custom design renovation of Bluegreen Corporation’s Casa Del Mar vacation ownership resort in Ormond Beach, Florida. Robb & Stucky is one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies and highly respected for its design work with hospitality properties.

Design work on the 118-unit high-rise property is being led by Robb & Stucky’s senior designer Ron Nowfel, IDS. Explains Nowfel, “The Casa Del Mar Beach Resort was originally built as a hotel in the 70s.

Our goal was to transform it to modern standards adding a sophisticated, timeless look. The work has involved total design for four different room types, requiring custom manufactured furnishings. The challenge has been to schedule installation of every item for the first design phase within two weeks to coincide with guests’ vacation schedules.”

Installation of furnishings for 34 one- and two-bedroom units on the first two floors of the resort was completed in October and included custom designed and manufactured dining room tables, chairs, dressers, desks, headboards, and wardrobes. The wood items were custom manufactured in a pine finish featuring a striping with a bold color to accent the doorfronts. Robb & Stucky also supplied carpeting, sofas, artwork, and lighting.

Added Nowfel, “When we work on assignments like this where we are basically doing everything from top to bottom, it is critical to program manage the project to ensure proper installation on the timelines required by the client. Not only is design involved, so is the tracking of incoming products and their installation by various trades people. This requires careful planning and coordination, especially when we are installing carpeting, drapery and kitchen appliances. Since the work will be completed in phases, we may also need to warehouse furnishings for future installations.“

A 30-year veteran designer, Nowfel has been designing hospitality properties for Robb & Stucky for the past decade and has worked on resorts from Scotland to Scottsdale. Amy Coslet, ASID, is also a designer on the Casa Del Mar project.

In its continuing relationship with Bluegreen Resorts, earlier this year, Robb & Stucky Interiors completed the total furnishing of 84 two-bedroom units and 12 Presidential suites in a new phase of development at The Fountains in Orlando. They are also providing design guidance for Bluegreen’s Casa Del Mar Beach Resort in Ormond Beach.

Commented Dan Lubner, President Resort Division for Robb & Stucky Interiors,  “We were privileged to provide our unique interior design services to Bluegreen Resorts. When working with a hospitality/resort client, we provide design, installation, warehousing of furniture and coordination fees without charge, focusing on the creation of the furnishings needed and manufacturing specifically what the developer needs with our own in-house capabilities.”

Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky is a nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Costa Rica. For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com

ABOUT BLUEGREEN CORPORATION
Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE:BXG) is the leader in providing Colorful Places to Live and Play through its vacation ownership resort and residential real estate business segments. Their more than 3,100 employees are passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences for our owners, travelers and business partners. Since 1996, Bluegreen has managed, marketed and sold a flexible, real estate-based vacation ownership plan with more than 208,000 owners, over 45 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 3,700 resorts worldwide. For more information, visit www.bluegreencorp.com <http://www.bluegreencorp.com> .

Dan Lubner, president of Robb & Stucky Resorts Division, was a recent speaker at an international gathering of more than five hundred vacation ownership industry leaders in Orlando, Florida.

Lubner spoke at the 11th annual Vacation Ownership Investment Conference, hosted by the Interval International exchange organization and held at the Peabody Hotel. The conference is recognized nationally as one of the most prestigious events focusing on successful resort development, branding, financing, marketing, sales and management. The conference attracted vacation ownership industry professionals from more than 30 countries. Robb & Stucky served as one of the corporate sponsors of the event.

Along with a panel of experts in related fields, Lubner spoke to an audience of event attendees on “Value Engineering Strategies In the New World,” explaining how to create an attractive resort with optimum guest satisfaction while leveraging a property’s assets for maximum effectiveness. He explained that Robb & Stucky provides true ‘turn-key’ solutions for developers, handling design, product development, manufacturing purchasing, delivery installation and servicing … all without the need for outsourcing or paying the middleman’s markup or designers’ commissions. Lubner suggested to the audience of developers that it is important to “design for today’s needs but also for tomorrow’s considerations.”

During his second presentation, Lubner spoke on the challenges and opportunities involved in developing in regional markets, which are generally secondary markets in the U.S.

As President of Robb & Stucky Resorts Division, Lubner directs interior design and purchasing-related services to hospitality, timeshare and fractional ownership properties and other commercial clients in North America and international locations. The company has extensive experience in furnishing newly completed hotels, as well as refurbishment projects. Robb & Stucky was recently named the newest Alliance Partner for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group.  Under the arrangement, Robb & Stucky provides interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s more than 700 member hotels, resorts and fractional ownership properties located in over 70 countries.

Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky is one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. The nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer provides complete turnkey furnishings for commercial clients including custom-designed furnishings as well as the coordination of every facet of the design, manufacturing, shipping, import documentation and installation process. For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com.

Robb & Stucky Interiors and its affiliate, FineDesign Interiors of Fort Lauderdale, were recently awarded a contract to handle a multi-million dollar renovation for the guest rooms, lobby and common areas of the prestigious and historic The National Hotel, located in the heart of the Art Deco Historical District of South Beach in Miami, Florida.

According to Dan Lubner, who oversees both Robb & Stucky Resorts and FineDesign Interiors, “We are delighted to have been chosen to handle the design and lead the renovation project for the National Hotel. It is truly an amazing property and has long been an icon among South Beach Miami hotels. In providing renovations to historic hotels, we thoroughly understand the importance of preserving all of the historical aspects of each property while also providing a fresh look to the interiors. Since the National is a member of Historic Hotels of America and an affiliate of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, incorporating this feeling of history is even more important.”

Robb & Stucky Resorts’ affiliate FineDesign Interiors designers Kelly Greeson and Barbara Grady were chosen to lend their legendary vision and style to the new look for the South Beach hotel. The FineDesign Interiors design team will work with Robb & Stucky and The National to update the hotel’s public spaces and outdoor areas, enhancing the hotel’s elegant Art Deco features seamlessly with new updated materials suitable for today’s traveler. A sophisticated mix of styles will pay homage to the building’s significant presence in this historic district. The team will also handle renovations for the food and beverage areas in addition to the 36 luxurious Cabana units and other guest units.

The design and renovation project is expected to begin in December 2009, and will be completed in phases. Originally opened in 1940 on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, The National of today has long been a favorite celebrity hideaway and includes 115 historic tower rooms and suites, 36 deluxe rooms and suites in the Cabana Wing, plus the triplex, the National’s exclusive tri-level penthouse suite.

As an Alliance Partner for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group, Robb & Stucky provides interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s more than 700 member hotels, resorts and fractional ownership properties located in over 70 countries.

As President of Robb & Stucky Resorts Division, Lubner directs interior design and purchasing-related services to hospitality, timeshare and fractional ownership properties and other commercial clients in North America and international locations. The company has extensive experience in furnishing newly completed hotels, refurbishment projects and the renovation of historic properties.

About Robb & Stucky. Founded in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky is one of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design companies with showrooms in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Nevada. The nationally respected interior design and premier furnishings retailer provides complete turnkey furnishings for commercial clients including custom-designed furnishings as well as the coordination of every facet of the design, manufacturing, shipping, import documentation and installation process. For more information, visit www.RobbStucky.com

by Marge Lennon

In considering the status of your resort property, do any of these design challenges sound familiar?

• Your resort or hotel rooms are “tired” or “dated” and in need of a total renovation.
• Your budget can cover only a small portion of what is actually required.
• Your refurbishments may need to be spread out over several years.
• You do not want the finished work to look like it was completed in stages.
• You need to replace only a single item – while retaining the majority of your furnishings.
• You are cautious about making that purchase from a local vendor.
• You need to refurbish a single room or area, but want it to blend with the rest of your unit.
• You have a new property and want ONE organization to guide you through the entire design and installation process, avoiding multiple “middle men” who add commissions during each step.

If you responded, “Yep, that’s me” to any of these comments, read on …

Although they have handled some of the largest total furnishing assignments and renovations to hotels and resorts around the world, Robb & Stucky Interiors is equally proud of their ability to help clients with smaller challenges. Similar to your personal residence, it isn’t always financially feasible to replace everything at one time. The design professionals at Robb & Stucky Interiors understand this and are well positioned to help you with the very important strategic planning process.

“Much like a large department store, where you can purchase everything needed for a bedroom or just a pillow, we can help with the largest and smallest furnishing item for a resort,” explained Dan Lubner, President of the Resort Division of Robb & Stucky Interiors. “After specializing in furnishing resort properties for over two decades, we enjoy the challenge of understanding and implementing the multi-step process. We recognize that some refurbishments are so large that budgetary constraints require them to be spread out over several years. While in other cases, a developer or management company has an urgent need to replace couches in 50 units … and wants them tomorrow! We also know that there may be times when a property will have to retain many items in a room but replace others. This presents additional challenges. Using our professional guidance will ensure that existing elements are gracefully integrated with all new items.”

Frequently, a developer or management firm may decide to shop locally for a replacement chair or lamp. This can often lead to problems down the road because the retailer does not have the “complete picture” of your resort. “We recognize that every item should be a reflection of your entire resort or hotel,” added Lubner.

Robb & Stucky Design Services
Until recently, the process that involves the selection, manufacturing, purchasing and installation of furnishings for hospitality properties has been accomplished through the use of many specialists with major portions of the budget going toward commissions for various coordination fees. Robb & Stucky helps its hotel, timeshare and fractional clients make wise interior and refurbishing decisions by providing all of these services with just one phone call. This eliminates the need for outsourcing or paying the middleman’s markup or designers’ commissions and allows for the maximum percentage of the developers’ furniture, fixture and equipment budget to actually be spent on FF&E.

About five years ago, Robb & Stucky decided to increase their service capabilities by manufacturing what they design, creating customized product lines for each commercial and hospitality application, often at a surprisingly affordable cost. The company also manufactures its own line of high-end bedding and related accessories and supplies appliances and televisions at competitive prices. Another specialty is the creation of custom-designed furnishings to fit tight spaces at affordable prices, as well as the selection of flooring and window treatments. Robb & Stucky’s size and buying power and their bundling of services enables them to provide furnishings and design work at highly competitive prices, whether the client is in Denver or Dubai. With one of North America’s largest teams of licensed interior designers, these professionals can be mobilized from any part of the globe.

As a testament to their service to hoteliers, Robb & Stucky was recently named the newest Alliance Partner
for the internationally respected Preferred Hotel Group. Under the arrangement, Robb & Stucky provides interior design services for Preferred Hotel Group’s more than 700 member hotels, resorts and fractional ownership properties located in over 70 countries.

Since their beginnings in 1915 in Fort Myers, Florida, Robb & Stucky has evolved to become one of the largest high-end furniture retailers in North America. Today, there are 15 interior showrooms and eight patio stores located in Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Costa Rica.

For Perspective readers seeking advice on refurbishments or total new furnishings, Robb & Stucky Interiors is well positioned to assist with all of your interior design needs. To reach Dan Lubner, call 239-292-3717 or write to him at Dan.Lubner@RobbStucky.net www.RobbStucky.com

During the last few months, Robb & Stucky has successfully contracted for or delivered the following projects, listed below by type of property and work that was completed. Please note the wide scope and variety of assignments provided to meet each client’s specific needs.

TIMESHARE & FRACTIONAL PROPERTIES

• Casa Del Mar, Daytona, FL – This project included the total custom design renovation of 27 units for Bluegreen Resorts. The property was originally built as a hotel; the goal was to transform it to modern day standards with a sophisticated, timeless look. The work involved total design for four different room types, requiring entirely different sized furnishings for each room. The design team is scheduled to install custom-designed and manufactured headboards, desks, armoire/wardrobes, tables and chairs.

• The Soundings Seaside Resort, Cape Cod, MA – Robb & Stucky recently completed the first phase of construction/ design out of more 100 condominiums to be renovated for Bluegreen Resorts. (The
remaining phases are expected next year.) The project began with a complete renovation and refurbishment of a beachfront structure working out from the original framing. Only the building’s footprint and roof remained. This meant that all plumbing – sinks, bathtubs, tiles – had to be reconfigured, all appliances and electronics installed and total new furnishings were custom designed for the three separate unit sizes. The work was completed after a collaborative effort between the design team, contractors and architects.

According to Leon Narbonne, owner of The Soundings Seaside Resort, “Robb & Stucky delivered everything on time. They did an excellent job of selecting and installing the high quality furnishings and accessories. We were very pleased with their service and look forward to working with them again in the future.”

• Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FL – Robb & Stucky has been working with Grosse Pointe Development to complete the interior design, manufacture and installation of furnishings for The Resort At Marina Village Residence Club. The 184-unit high-rise resort is a combination of two and three-bedroom resident suites to be sold as both fractional and whole ownership and located within Tarpon Pointe Marina, a master-planned waterfront community. Robb & Stucky is also directing and providing complete turn-key furnishings, including bedding, window coverings, artwork accessories and kitchen ware. The design professionals were also asked to assist in the design of the lobby and common areas for this luxury mixed-use community.

Commented Lauren Hagan, Director of Sales for Grosse Pointe Development, “Designing fully-furnished upscale interiors that accommodate the needs and desires of demanding homeowners of both fractional and whole ownership residences, which will also be used as resort rooms, was a challenge that we felt Robb & Stucky was up to handling. Their ability to create customdesigned furnishings specifically for our property, when coupled with their extensive experience provided us with a peace of mind and a stylish look that will be accompanied by designer accessories and furnishings. Not only are they creating a custom look for the resort, but they are also coordinating every aspect of the design, manufacturing, shipping and installation process. As a result, the finished product will be beautiful and worry-free.”

Since both the fractional and whole ownership units will be sold completely furnished and to an upscale market, having the right company to handle the interior design work is an integral element to our success. We selected Robb & Stucky because of their impressive credentials, their experience with fractionals, their understanding of the share-use concept and the expectations of this special market. Also, they will be providing custom-designed furnishings specifically for our property, creating a type of ‘Florida chic’ along with designer accessories and finishes. We are very pleased that they were able to create a new line of custom furnishings, specifically for our property. They are also coordinating every facet of the design, manufacturing, shipping, and installation process taking away many potential headaches.”

HOTELS/RESORTS

• The Hyatt Ganey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ – Extensive outdoor furnishings were custom designed to deliver a trendy resort living ambience for three distinct upscale outdoor areas, to include a sophisticated adult side, a family sports playground and colorful kids sandy beach. Robb & Stucky also created specially designed daybeds and custom cabanas that generated additional revenueproducing areas.

• Hotel Indigo, Fort Myers, FL - Custom-designed furnishings and public spaces were completed for this nationally branded 67-room boutique hotel, a franchise of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Since franchised brands must have a uniformity and consistency of style, Robb & Stucky designers collaborated closely with the hotel company to ensure that corporate design standards as well as budgets were met down to the very last detail. Every single piece of furniture, including luggage racks, chairs and bathroom vanities, required corporate approval.

Added Bob Haury, President of DOC Hospitality, “Robb & Stucky designed, manufactured, shipped and inspected high-end furnishings that not only met, but far exceeded brand standards for Hotel Indigo. They provided us with unparalleled logistical and customer services. It was a superb fit.”

• The Marco Beach Resort, Marco Island, FL – This Preferred Hotel Group affiliate requested a complete redesign and installation of 98 guest vacation suites for an existing property. The work included selecting new items to blend with furnishings and accessories that were to remain in the units. A “facelift” included new carpeting, custom bedding, and window treatments. The majority of the newly installed furnishings were custom designed specifically for this resort and included sofas, chairs and lamps.

“Our guests have discerning tastes and expect a certain level of quality and style while vacationing,” said Ron Albeit, Marco Beach Ocean Resort Hotel Advisor. “We selected Robb & Stucky for this project based on their expertise, capabilities for a fast installation and ability to work within the allocated budget.”

• The Wort Hotel, Jackson Hole, WY – Robb & Stucky sourced outdoor dining furnishings for the Wort Hotel’s famed Silver Dollar Bar & Grill. The experimental project has proven wildly successful filling a niche in downtown Jackson Hole, WY. A dual branded member of Preferred Hotel Group, The Wort Hotel was recently named one of the nation’s top ten historic hotels.

Jim Waldrop, General Manager of the Wort Hotel shared, “Robb & Stucky’s timely follow-up and actual implementation of work was outstanding. We were on an extremely tight timeline and they were able to deliver weeks before anyone else. Their turnover time was incredible. I received a return phone call on the very first day that I contacted them for information. We hope to use them in the future for other projects.”

CONDOMINIUMS

• Fairway Point at Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, FL – In the redesign of two 8-story towers, all interior spaces, lobbies and common areas were transformed into a contemporary transitional style. New carpeting, wall coverings, lighting and furnishings were installed on all 16 floors, corridors and fitness centers.

• The Georgian, South Beach, FL – A complete makeover was completed for two lobbies in this luxury high-rise condominium. Work involved flooring, wall finishes, and a custom reception desk, created to reflect the shape of the building and its architecture.

• The Strada at Mercato, Naples, FL – Robb & Stucky completed two luxury condominium models and one “spec” residential unit for this upscale urban condominium development with mixed-use elements. They also provided space planning and interior design for the clubhouse, hallways, lobbies and public spaces on the residential side of the buildings and exterior furnishings for the pool area.

• Venetian Isles, Boynton Beach, FL – Design work here involved the total renovation of a 28,000 sf clubhouse, to include the replacement of all furnishings, accessories, window treatments, and flooring for grand lobby, corridors, cardrooms, theater, kitchen and café.

Marge Lennon, of Lennon Communications, is celebrating 31 years as a writer for the vacation ownership industry. She can be reached by calling 239-482-3891 or via email at Marge@LennonCommunications.com.