Miami by Design: Delano Beach Club
In years gone by, Dennis Hopper has strolled by this pool with his golf clubs, Amanda Lepore has sunbathed topless on its sunloungers, and Benedikt Taschen has swum naked at midnight. Now it’s simply an iconic spot for languid daytime relaxation and louche late-night drinks. The Delano remains one of Philippe Starck’s best projects. Don’t miss the giant chess set in the garden.
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Rosa Bertoli was born in Udine, Italy, and now lives in London. Since 2014, she has been the Design Editor of Wallpaper*, where she oversees design content for the print and online editions, as well as special editorial projects. Through her role at Wallpaper*, she has written extensively about all areas of design. Rosa has been speaker and moderator for various design talks and conferences including London Craft Week, Maison & Objet, The Italian Cultural Institute (London), Clippings, Zaha Hadid Design, Kartell and Frieze Art Fair. Rosa has been on judging panels for the Chart Architecture Award, the Dutch Design Awards and the DesignGuild Marks. She has written for numerous English and Italian language publications, and worked as a content and communication consultant for fashion and design brands.
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