Ritz Carlton Captures Soul of South Beach With Pioneering Design

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The geometric pattern on a China cup and saucer inspired the theme of ''durable elegance'' powerfully palpable to guests at the new Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, confided its visionary, Christoph Zbinden. Senior corporate director of food and beverage at the hotel, Zbinden has been granted unusually hefty latitude to furnish the Ritz so long as his ideas enhance its...