OCTOBER 6, 1994

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chic Transformation of Small Hotels. Impact: Goldberg's transformation of the Franklin Hotel led to an explosion of 'art hotels' that catered to hipsters and influencers. Now, if your hotel doesn't have at least one Instagrammable corner, did you even stay there?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'boutique hotel' was practically non-existent before the ’80s? Now, we can’t escape them, no matter how hard we try!.
• Headline: PRO FOOTBALL; Humphries: Quiet Man Who Has Sure Arm. Impact: Humphries' performance against a legendary quarterback inspired the next generation of athletes to believe that even the underdogs can dream big. Who knew that a guy in a helmet could spark motivational speeches worldwide? Watch out, TED Talks!. Fact: Did you know that Stan Humphries once led the Chargers to the Super Bowl? It’s true! And yet, he’s still less recognized than the player who fumbled a snap in the first quarter.
• Headline: CURRENTS; Whimsy Underfoot. Impact: Amtico's high-tech flooring led to a future where flooring is more of a canvas than a surface. Soon enough, we’ll be stepping on art instead of just boring old wood—because who needs a museum when you have living room flooring?. Fact: Did you know that the average person spends around 90% of their time indoors? So it makes perfect sense to make your floor a conversation starter—nothing says 'Welcome!' like a giant image of a unicorn, right?.
• Headline: CURRENTS; 'Green' Chimneys. Impact: The reimagining of chimneys in urban architecture could lead to cities filled with colorful, eco-friendly towers. In the future, people might argue about which chimney design is cooler instead of which restaurant is best—because priorities!. Fact: Did you know that chimneys were once essential for venting smoke? Now, they could become the next big thing in urban art, proving that even the most mundane objects can have a comeback story.