Please welcome our summer intern Briana Culbert … [Read more...]

APOP recently completed a full guestroom and suite renovation at the Hotel and is now focused on the Public Space renovation. *featured image credited the Ocean City Sentinel … [Read more...]

The 1st Annual Atlantic City/Philadelphia NEWH Fundraiser Gala held in Fall of 2022 was the local hospitality organization's largest fundraising event since the establishment of the local group. The formal themed event was attended by close to 300 industry professionals and guests at Vue on 50 and netted a profit of close to $50,000. Pictured are NEWH Programming Director Ariana Butera of Tantillo Architecture, NEWH Steering Chair and APOP Owner Erica Harmelin, and NEWH Programming Chair / Gala … [Read more...]

Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is currently working towards earning his Master's Degree in Interior Architecture from Drexel University. He is enthralled by the field, specifically the luxury residential and hospitality sectors. … [Read more...]

Join the Atlantic City / Philadelphia NEWH Regional Group for an evening of optimism and ethereal beauty as we celebrate our local Hospitality Design and Development industry! The night will be filled with flowing cocktails, dancing, dinner, spectacular views of our city's skyline and the people who are shaping the future of Philadelphia. The formal gala will be held at Vue on 50, located at 1717 Arch Street in Philadelphia on 10/20/22 at 7pm. Attire is formal and to coordinate with our theme of … [Read more...]

In 2019, APOP Design created a new prototype for the extended stay Hawthorn Suites which later went on to combine with the La Quinta brand and form a dual-brand Hotel. The first opening of this dual-brand has been in Pflugerville, Texas which allows guests the option of both extended stay and leisure business accommodations in one setting. To read more about this Hotel's opening, … [Read more...]

APOP Design welcomes Junior Interior Designer Sarah Scott to the team. To read more about Sarah, … [Read more...]

APOP is happy to announce they have relocated their design studio from the BOK Building in South Philadelphia to Manayunk. APOP is proud to call this national historic district and classic town their new home. Situated along the Schuylkill River, Manayunk is lined with vibrant Victorian storefronts, retail venues and mill buildings providing both an urban experience and small town charm at the same time. This new location puts APOP minutes from both Center City, King of Prussia, Chestnut Hill … [Read more...]

Catch up and learn more about Erica Harmelin and her firm APOP Design featured in the Spring 2022 Edition of the International Hospitality NEWH magazine. … [Read more...]

APOP Design is proud to be name a top interior design hospitality firm for the second time by NEWH Inc. To learn more about the top firms in each region … [Read more...]