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Charym

Alexandra Champalimaud opened the wellness center in a resotred lumberyard in Connecticuts Litchfield County. The idea for the property coalesced druing a restorative trip to Bhutan (charym - pronouned "sha-reem" - means beauty in Bhutanese). The first phase consists of a barnlike yoga studio that melds traditional New England elements (shiplap siding) with Bhutanese decorative motifs (folkloric-style floral patterns, an ocher-tinged color palette).

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From Travel + Leisure , OCT 2008

“My intention is not to transform, but to enhance,” says Alexandra Champalimaud, the interior designer known for her work on hotels like New York's Carlyle and the St. Regis Beijing...MORE>>

– Gigi Guerra Champalimaud’s Newest Spa Design

Last updated October 2008