Just south of the hustle and bustle of Charlotte, South Carolina, is the neighborhood of SouthPark. So named for its association with the lavish and upscale SouthPark Mall. SouthPark is an urban retreat filled with businesses, restaurants, taverns and entertainment venues. The area is an oasis of retailing surrounded by lush and beautifully landscaped homes. After a busy day of working, or shopping, or making plans, the Renaissance SouthPark offers its Guests a place to relax, restore, rejuvenate and indulge. Guestrooms have soft and flowing shapes with cool and calming colors. Each room is provided with a vertical caffeine cubby which serves as a personal coffee house for every Guest. Grand headboards with custom chandeliers define comfortable beds fit for a King or Queen. Reflective finishes and unique mirrors throughout insure that Guests can always see how good they look. Abstract images of water remind Guests of what it means to be cool and refreshed. The Renaissance SouthPark provides the perfect place for Guests to end their busy days, and prepare for tomorrow.
Abandoned for many years, the Union Trust Building of Cincinnati Ohio lay empty and waiting for the right moment to return to it’s original glory. Built in 1901 by the famous Architect D.H. Burnham, this was to be Burnham’s first project in Cincinnati, the first skyscraper in the City, and Cincinnati’s first completed building of the 20th century. A modern marvel of it’s day. The building is adorned inside and out with beautiful materials and details in the Art Deco style. Beautiful cast bronze decorative grilles and gates and elevator doors are only a few of the magnificent existing details. As the building was originally a bank, on the second floor remained a beautiful multi-story coffered, vaulted, ornate bank hall with open mezzanine that was to become the Grand Ballroom. This was the perfect setting for a unique, boutique hotel to be created. The hotels design would maintain and respect the existing features of the building and also play off its rich history and style, with a touch of modern flair. Filled with playful details, unique furnishings, and rich finishes, the design sought to celebrate Cincinnati, the Building, and Burnham.
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.
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.
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.
Hot, dry and filled with life, the Arizona landscape casts its spell on everyone who walks its many paths.The desert sun beams down on its inhabitants creating a play of light and shadows. It is within these shadows that refreshing moisture and a welcoming coolness find a home.Hard and soft, rugged and smooth, painted and neutral, the Arizona landscape provides an alluring destination for its Guests.
Once upon a time there was a man named Lars. Lars grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota. Bloomington is a place located along Highway 494, down the street from the largest mall in America. A place where a Prince had lived. One morning, Lars didn’t want to get out of bed. He had a fabulous adventure during the night; shaving, eating breakfast, hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, putting his feet up, and running with animals. Lars then opened his eyes and started his day; shaving, eating breakfast, hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, putting his feet up, and running with animals. Lars had a fabulous adventure during the day. Lars couldn’t wait to get back into bed (at the Bloomington Renaissance)and do it all again the next day. Sometimes design influences who we are. Other times design is influenced by who we are.
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.
A conceptual project to design a cool roof top bar. The design uses a real building located on Mission Street in San Francisco. San Francisco is a place of dramatic views, of changing moods, intense lighting, and iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge. The vision of a floating platform above the city, visible for miles, was the inspiration for this rooftop bar we call “Skybar”. The “Skybar” structure is an interpretation of the Golden Gate Bridge structure. The structure sits on piloti and projects out past the building below, to accentuate the feeling of floating above the city. This structure is lined with linear LED lighting and would be visible day or night for miles. The raised structure provides a dramatic, flexible space below that we call “The Picnic-Zone”. The living wall with peace symbol on the elevator tower is an homage to the many parks of San Francisco, and the 60’s Hippie-Peace movement alive and well in Haight-Ashbury. The structure in this design is exposed and expressed. The finishes and materials are rugged and industrial. At the very tip of the “Skybar” is the toe tingling drink rail space. The floor is glass, the walls are glass, the counter is suspended glass, and the chairs are clear acrylic. Designed for drama and excitement, and not for the faint of heart.
Just south of the hustle and bustle of Charlotte, South Carolina, is the neighborhood of SouthPark. So named for its association with the lavish and upscale SouthPark Mall. SouthPark is an urban retreat filled with businesses, restaurants, taverns and entertainment venues. The area is an oasis of retailing surrounded by lush and beautifully landscaped homes. After a busy day of working, or shopping, or making plans, the Renaissance SouthPark offers its Guests a place to relax, restore, rejuvenate and indulge. Guestrooms have soft and flowing shapes with cool and calming colors. Each room is provided with a vertical caffeine cubby which serves as a personal coffee house for every Guest. Grand headboards with custom chandeliers define comfortable beds fit for a King or Queen. Reflective finishes and unique mirrors throughout insure that Guests can always see how good they look. Abstract images of water remind Guests of what it means to be cool and refreshed. The Renaissance SouthPark provides the perfect place for Guests to end their busy days, and prepare for tomorrow.
Abandoned for many years, the Union Trust Building of Cincinnati Ohio lay empty and waiting for the right moment to return to it’s original glory. Built in 1901 by the famous Architect D.H. Burnham, this was to be Burnham’s first project in Cincinnati, the first skyscraper in the City, and Cincinnati’s first completed building of the 20th century. A modern marvel of it’s day. The building is adorned inside and out with beautiful materials and details in the Art Deco style. Beautiful cast bronze decorative grilles and gates and elevator doors are only a few of the magnificent existing details. As the building was originally a bank, on the second floor remained a beautiful multi-story coffered, vaulted, ornate bank hall with open mezzanine that was to become the Grand Ballroom. This was the perfect setting for a unique, boutique hotel to be created. The hotels design would maintain and respect the existing features of the building and also play off its rich history and style, with a touch of modern flair. Filled with playful details, unique furnishings, and rich finishes, the design sought to celebrate Cincinnati, the Building, and Burnham.
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.
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.
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.
Hot, dry and filled with life, the Arizona landscape casts its spell on everyone who walks its many paths.The desert sun beams down on its inhabitants creating a play of light and shadows. It is within these shadows that refreshing moisture and a welcoming coolness find a home.Hard and soft, rugged and smooth, painted and neutral, the Arizona landscape provides an alluring destination for its Guests.
Once upon a time there was a man named Lars. Lars grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota. Bloomington is a place located along Highway 494, down the street from the largest mall in America. A place where a Prince had lived. One morning, Lars didn’t want to get out of bed. He had a fabulous adventure during the night; shaving, eating breakfast, hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, putting his feet up, and running with animals. Lars then opened his eyes and started his day; shaving, eating breakfast, hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, putting his feet up, and running with animals. Lars had a fabulous adventure during the day. Lars couldn’t wait to get back into bed (at the Bloomington Renaissance)and do it all again the next day. Sometimes design influences who we are. Other times design is influenced by who we are.
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.
A conceptual project to design a cool roof top bar. The design uses a real building located on Mission Street in San Francisco. San Francisco is a place of dramatic views, of changing moods, intense lighting, and iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge. The vision of a floating platform above the city, visible for miles, was the inspiration for this rooftop bar we call “Skybar”. The “Skybar” structure is an interpretation of the Golden Gate Bridge structure. The structure sits on piloti and projects out past the building below, to accentuate the feeling of floating above the city. This structure is lined with linear LED lighting and would be visible day or night for miles. The raised structure provides a dramatic, flexible space below that we call “The Picnic-Zone”. The living wall with peace symbol on the elevator tower is an homage to the many parks of San Francisco, and the 60’s Hippie-Peace movement alive and well in Haight-Ashbury. The structure in this design is exposed and expressed. The finishes and materials are rugged and industrial. At the very tip of the “Skybar” is the toe tingling drink rail space. The floor is glass, the walls are glass, the counter is suspended glass, and the chairs are clear acrylic. Designed for drama and excitement, and not for the faint of heart.