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Literary Folly
Atlanta Concourse Renaissance
Inspired by historical libraries where ideas and great thinkers gather to share knowledge and be enlightened, we have created a library folly in a hotel where those who fly in to this hub may also be enriched. The Guestroom floors resemble stacks in a library. To reinforce the concept of stacks in use, we introduced images of overscaled books, both haphazardly and rhythmically placed. The literary reference is carried into the Guestrooms with custom wall coverings of jumbled alphabets and book nooks.
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Deco Swing
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Urban Hip
Crystal City Marriott
This once quiet Lobby was brought to life with the creation of an urban casual bistro. The design is inspired by the development of a menu that offers an innovative twist on American classic meals and handcrafted beers. The iconic oval shaped bar, social areas with live-edged communal tables, a cozy private lounge, and intimate restaurant define the atmosphere. Anchoring the entire ground floor is an action kitchen. With a roll out omelet station, elaborate buffet set up and bank of three stainless steel dumbwaiters, this area is the hub of activity.
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Glamorous Prairie Style
Chicago Northshore Renaissance
Inspired by the surrounding upscale Northshore neighborhood and the Chicago Prairie Style, this renovation gives the property a second wind. The new layout expands the restaurant and lounge, creating fluid and open spaces. Millwork walls and floating ceiling planes create areas of activity and intimacy. Images throughout pay tribute to the local Chicago Botanical Garden. Dressmaker details, hand wrought hardware, and finely detailed furnishings evoke the sense of being in a grand residence.
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Neon Warehouse
St Louis Concourse Renaissance
Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of St Louis' rich industrial history, the design makes reference to Mardi Gras, the Dog Parade, rivers, and beer. Rustic floors and reclaimed wood beams are offset by glamorous furnishings and reflective lighting. Images of stainless steel panels from the Gateway Arch greet guests as they arrive paying tribute to this iconic monument.
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Crystal Temple
Woodbridge Renaissance
Set in a residential community outside of New York City, the hotel provides a boutique design gathering place for the local community and travelers. The plan is organized by a series of radiating waves like those created by pebbles dropped into a lake. The style is inspired by both regional and global influences, reflecting the culture of the immediate neighborhood, nearby Manhattan, and the culturally rich imagery of South Asia. The visual texture of beads, crystals, tree bark, lava lamps, and fur pillows provide an endless sense of discovery.
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Jet-Set Vibe
Edmonton Renaissance
Edmonton is the gateway to the Northwest Territories; land of the oil sands. It is a remote, cold place, with vast resources. It is a place where boots, plaid shirts and jeans are the norm and pickup trucks are the transportaton. The exerior of the hotel is sweeping and modern with a playful rhythm of colored fins. The interior design reflects the aesthetic of the exterior, while drawing inspiration from airplanes and air flight. References to snow, ice and mountain topography in the finishes provide the final connection to the Edmonton region.
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McQueen's Room
HI Connect-2016
Our vignette for the 5th year of this ground breaking event was a Guestroom based on the designs of the iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Elements of his various collecions were incorporated in unexpected ways. The glossy red lipped runway separated the silver and gold (good and evil) sleeping areas. A new twist on a double queen room layout. The patterns, artwork, fabrics, wallcovering, and lighting were inspired by his work. The centerpiece, a throne, fit for a Queen.
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Decompression Chamber
HI Connect-2015
Our vignette for the 4th year of this ground breaking event was a Guestroom inspired by Rob's love of scuba diving and marine life. The entire room was quiet and calming. The entrance was marked by a megalodon jaw and jellfish wall sconces. High gloss Beneteau millwork framed images of life size whale sharks swam past as whale songs lulled the Guests. Shark teeth covered the floor. Top lit ceiling panels capped the room, sealing the enclosure.
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Jetsons go to Bali
HI Connect-2012
Created for a new concept trade show, this Guestroom design combines Mid-Century modernism with Asian influences. Curve shaped millwork define different zones for sleeping, eating, lounging, television watching, meditating, and dressing, and create a room with a room. Natural finishes and figured textures provide the ultimate in warmth and comfort.
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Space Odyssey
HI Connect-2013
Created for the second year of an exciting new concept trade show, this futuristic design vision turns the standard guestroom inside out. The bed and all of the functions of the room are built into a central floating platform. The foot of the bed incorporates a table for dining and watching television. The head of the bed incorporates a desk for working, dining and watching TV. Circulation wraps the perimeter of the room, leaving the walls free to be an art gallery. An all white color palette makes the room bright and energetic, and completes this futuristic vision.
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Casting Couch
HI Connect-2014
Our vignettefor the 3rd year of this groundbreaking event was a Guestroom for a film director. We tongue and cheekly named it the "Casting Couch" based on the stories of young starlets' barter to get cast in movies. The room took on a life of its own. The attendees referred to it as a room for a gambler in Las Vegas. The classic movies got switched out for risque heavy beat music videos. The changing room on the side became the lap dance room. The mirror-light on the ceiling above the bed...well, it was the "it" place for selfies.
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Dutch Modern
Albany Renaissance
The converson of the historic De Witt Cinton Hotel into the Albany Renaissance bridges the city's rich Dutch history and modernism of the Empire State Plaza. The building's iconic millwork was left as it was found; not restored or enhanced. Modern elements were uniquely introduced into the traditional millwork paneled rooms. The "egg" polished chrome reception pods and modern elevator artwork reference the Plaza's iconic "egg" theater and art collection. The Guestrooms marry modern function with Dutch finishes. Corridor and Guestroom carpets mimic aged residential throw rugs. On each floor, the iconic Dutch girl looks on, as the water table rises with the building's floors.
Literary Folly
Atlanta Concourse Renaissance
Inspired by historical libraries where ideas and great thinkers gather to share knowledge and be enlightened, we have created a library folly in a hotel where those who fly in to this hub may also be enriched. The Guestroom floors resemble stacks in a library. To reinforce the concept of stacks in use, we introduced images of overscaled books, both haphazardly and rhythmically placed. The literary reference is carried into the Guestrooms with custom wall coverings of jumbled alphabets and book nooks.
Deco Swing
Urban Hip
Crystal City Marriott
This once quiet Lobby was brought to life with the creation of an urban casual bistro. The design is inspired by the development of a menu that offers an innovative twist on American classic meals and handcrafted beers. The iconic oval shaped bar, social areas with live-edged communal tables, a cozy private lounge, and intimate restaurant define the atmosphere. Anchoring the entire ground floor is an action kitchen. With a roll out omelet station, elaborate buffet set up and bank of three stainless steel dumbwaiters, this area is the hub of activity.
Glamorous Prairie Style
Chicago Northshore Renaissance
Inspired by the surrounding upscale Northshore neighborhood and the Chicago Prairie Style, this renovation gives the property a second wind. The new layout expands the restaurant and lounge, creating fluid and open spaces. Millwork walls and floating ceiling planes create areas of activity and intimacy. Images throughout pay tribute to the local Chicago Botanical Garden. Dressmaker details, hand wrought hardware, and finely detailed furnishings evoke the sense of being in a grand residence.
Neon Warehouse
St Louis Concourse Renaissance
Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of St Louis' rich industrial history, the design makes reference to Mardi Gras, the Dog Parade, rivers, and beer. Rustic floors and reclaimed wood beams are offset by glamorous furnishings and reflective lighting. Images of stainless steel panels from the Gateway Arch greet guests as they arrive paying tribute to this iconic monument.
Crystal Temple
Woodbridge Renaissance
Set in a residential community outside of New York City, the hotel provides a boutique design gathering place for the local community and travelers. The plan is organized by a series of radiating waves like those created by pebbles dropped into a lake. The style is inspired by both regional and global influences, reflecting the culture of the immediate neighborhood, nearby Manhattan, and the culturally rich imagery of South Asia. The visual texture of beads, crystals, tree bark, lava lamps, and fur pillows provide an endless sense of discovery.
Jet-Set Vibe
Edmonton Renaissance
Edmonton is the gateway to the Northwest Territories; land of the oil sands. It is a remote, cold place, with vast resources. It is a place where boots, plaid shirts and jeans are the norm and pickup trucks are the transportaton. The exerior of the hotel is sweeping and modern with a playful rhythm of colored fins. The interior design reflects the aesthetic of the exterior, while drawing inspiration from airplanes and air flight. References to snow, ice and mountain topography in the finishes provide the final connection to the Edmonton region.
McQueen's Room
HI Connect-2016
Our vignette for the 5th year of this ground breaking event was a Guestroom based on the designs of the iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Elements of his various collecions were incorporated in unexpected ways. The glossy red lipped runway separated the silver and gold (good and evil) sleeping areas. A new twist on a double queen room layout. The patterns, artwork, fabrics, wallcovering, and lighting were inspired by his work. The centerpiece, a throne, fit for a Queen.
Decompression Chamber
HI Connect-2015
Our vignette for the 4th year of this ground breaking event was a Guestroom inspired by Rob's love of scuba diving and marine life. The entire room was quiet and calming. The entrance was marked by a megalodon jaw and jellfish wall sconces. High gloss Beneteau millwork framed images of life size whale sharks swam past as whale songs lulled the Guests. Shark teeth covered the floor. Top lit ceiling panels capped the room, sealing the enclosure.
Jetsons go to Bali
HI Connect-2012
Created for a new concept trade show, this Guestroom design combines Mid-Century modernism with Asian influences. Curve shaped millwork define different zones for sleeping, eating, lounging, television watching, meditating, and dressing, and create a room with a room. Natural finishes and figured textures provide the ultimate in warmth and comfort.
Space Odyssey
HI Connect-2013
Created for the second year of an exciting new concept trade show, this futuristic design vision turns the standard guestroom inside out. The bed and all of the functions of the room are built into a central floating platform. The foot of the bed incorporates a table for dining and watching television. The head of the bed incorporates a desk for working, dining and watching TV. Circulation wraps the perimeter of the room, leaving the walls free to be an art gallery. An all white color palette makes the room bright and energetic, and completes this futuristic vision.
Casting Couch
HI Connect-2014
Our vignettefor the 3rd year of this groundbreaking event was a Guestroom for a film director. We tongue and cheekly named it the "Casting Couch" based on the stories of young starlets' barter to get cast in movies. The room took on a life of its own. The attendees referred to it as a room for a gambler in Las Vegas. The classic movies got switched out for risque heavy beat music videos. The changing room on the side became the lap dance room. The mirror-light on the ceiling above the bed...well, it was the "it" place for selfies.
Dutch Modern
Albany Renaissance
The converson of the historic De Witt Cinton Hotel into the Albany Renaissance bridges the city's rich Dutch history and modernism of the Empire State Plaza. The building's iconic millwork was left as it was found; not restored or enhanced. Modern elements were uniquely introduced into the traditional millwork paneled rooms. The "egg" polished chrome reception pods and modern elevator artwork reference the Plaza's iconic "egg" theater and art collection. The Guestrooms marry modern function with Dutch finishes. Corridor and Guestroom carpets mimic aged residential throw rugs. On each floor, the iconic Dutch girl looks on, as the water table rises with the building's floors.