American architect, interior designer and artist Bill Bensley
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After the news, I interview the incomparable Bill Bensley who's brought to life more than 200 hotels and resorts in over 30 countries, including five amazing properties in Vietnam. Bill is widely regarded as one of the finest designers of our time and is responsible for designing Capella Ubud in Bali – a resort with ultra-luxurious tents that in 2020 was voted the best hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine. During the interview, we find out what he's cooking up in Africa and how he typically approaches his projects. After that, Mel drops by to chat about Detour – a new French-style cafe in Ho Chi Minh City inspired by the Mediterranean vibes of southern France, while I tell her about my boat trip up the Saigon River to the Lady Trieu gin distillery! Let's get into it! See more of Bill's work on his website: www.billbensley.com Follow Bill on Instagram: www.instagram.com/billbensley Connect with Bill on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/bill-bensley-336984b3 Follow Mel on Instagram: www.instagram.com/melaniecasul Follow Matt on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattcowansaigon Follow The Bureau Asia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebureauasia Follow The Bureau Asia on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/thebureauasia Join The Bureau Asia Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/TheBureauGroup Visit The Bureau Asia website: thebureauasia.com
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