Bang & Olufsen and The Mark—the Perfect Match in Manhattan
Bang & Olufsen and The Mark—the Perfect Match in Manhattan
STRUER, Denmark, Aug. 26 - Bang & Olufsen, the worldwide provider of high-end audio and video products, announces the launch of its partnership with The Mark hotel in New York. The much-anticipated renovation of The Mark, overseen by renowned designer Jacques Grange, is being brought to life through the first complete hotel installation of Bang & Olufsen televisions in Manhattan. At The Mark, dramatic black and white striped marble floors provide the visual foundation for a space epitomizing Jacques Grange’s easy sense of luxurious style. Mohair velvet, leather, and glass adorn custom-designed pieces that create a chic and playful elegance. From this core inspiration and aesthetic language, the management of the hotel has layered additional one-of-a-kind offerings, including a gallery by Paris dealer Pierre Passebon, a full service salon by iconic Frederic Fekkai, a restaurant by the preeminent Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and state-of-the-art televisions by Bang & Olufsen in every room.
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According to General Manager James Sherwin, a great deal of planning and effort has been done in order to provide an experience for the guest that feels personalized and simple. “Communication is such a large part of our world that we want to make it as comfortable, luxurious, and uncomplicated as we can,” he states. “Simplicity is very important. With Bang & Olufsen, the joy of having something so effortless and superior is a great attraction for our guests.”
Jorn Buhring, Vice President of Hospitality Americas, Bang & Olufsen, believes that the harmony between design and technology intrinsic in every Bang & Olufsen product is a terrific counterpart to the spirit of design and luxury of The Mark. Each guest room will feature the BeoVision 8-32” HD LCD television and the user-friendly Beo4 remote control from Bang & Olufsen. The Beo4 will also control other audio sources and secure full compatibility with the guests’ iPod/MP3/laptop. In fact, one touch of a button on the in-room phone will connect the guest directly to the Bang & Olufsen store on Madison Avenue, conveniently located around the corner.
The Mark, slated to open fall 2009, is a development of Alexico Group, which has created some of New York’s most prestigious properties including 165 Charles Street by Richard Meier. To experience Bang & Olufsen at The Mark, call 866 744 4300, or send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
About Bang & Olufsen a/s
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move. For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.
In recent years, Bang & Olufsen has become the brand of choice for some of the world’s top developers, interior designers and hotels. By bringing our specialized division in this field, Bang & Olufsen Enterprise, into their environment, these industry leaders are partnering with an established global leader in integrated multi-room solutions that add unique value and differentiation to high-end interior designs through their unrivalled performance and emotional appeal.
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