R.I.P.

Alex Calderwood, one of the founders of the Ace hotel chain, passed away last week at the age of 47. Throughout his career, he opened hotels that housed interesting restaurant and nightlife projects, like Stumptown, The Breslin, and The John Dory in New York. The cause of his death has not been announced yet. Head over to the Times for a brief overview of his career. [NYT]