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Caitlin St John is a journalist specializing in the hospitality industry. As a writer for Hospitality Design, she covers topics related to hotel design, architecture, and trends in the hospitality sector. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for showcasing innovative and inspiring spaces, Caitlin brings the latest news and insights to her readers.

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Hospitality Design

Sandbourne Santa Monica Shows Off Its New Look Gulla Jónsdóttir creates a harmonious five-senses experience at the beachside hotel Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Tanveer Badal, Robin Benson, and Stan Lee At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings Projects: October 16, 2024 Sandbourne Santa Monica Shows Off Its New Look Gulla Jónsdóttir creates a harmonious five-senses experience at the beachside hotel Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Tanveer Badal, Robin Benson, and Stan Lee At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings From the Sandbourne Santa Monica in California, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the views of the Pacific Ocean are exquisite. In its previous incarnation as a JW Marriott, however, they were marred by a hefty concrete railing that wrapped the lobby terrace. When Gulla Jónsdóttir , principal of her eponymous Los Angeles- and Paris-based architecture and design practice, was tasked with reimagining the 175-room property, she immediately removed the barrier and replaced it with a sleek glass one to amplify sightlines of “the sandy beach and its sunrises and sunsets,” she says. Francis Corso, vice president of development at Stockdale Capital Partners, the real estate investment firm that brought the project to life, was also struck by the location and knew the building's existing state wasn't befitting of the surroundings. “It had a bulky 1990s feel with a lot of dead space,” he says. Jónsdóttir, (who was brought on board before Corso joined the company from KSL Resorts), knew exactly what to do. Her revamp began with the façade, which she enhanced with European-style cupola awnings. Along with lush plantings, there is also a pair of bronze incense-burning vessels wafting a bespoke scent, so that “when you leave the car and walk through these large arches we created, you're smelling what the Sandbourne is all about. Everything was designed as a harmonious five-senses experience,” she explains. Consider the triple-height lobby. Those soaring ceilings proved a boon to Jónsdóttir's renovation because they provided “structural integrity,” she says. “Magically, we didn't have to move so many walls or knock down too much. We narrowed the columns and made them a sculptural element.” The chic space is “light, airy, subdued, and not too flashy,” Jónsdóttir adds. “Everywhere you look, there's something tactile.” Materials like cane mingle with alabaster-toned tiles, and the reception desk—handcarved from plaster—is reminiscent of sand ripples. Behind it, an installation designed by Jónsdóttir and installed by local artist Guerin Swing, is made of recycled fire hoses from the Santa Monica Fire Department. It's a nod to the city that also sets the tone for the hotel's abundance of works from global talents paying homage to beach culture. Dominated by soft white hues, the lobby is enlivened with splashes of terracotta, an interplay of colors found throughout the property that Jónsdóttir considers soothing. Yet, in Marelle restaurant, she took a moodier approach, enveloping it in an exuberant darker shade of the earthy color. Guests anticipate the dramatic shift as they walk along the flagstone flooring of a corridor shrouded in wallpaper, its undulating pattern punctuated by a custom sculptural window that looks onto the bar. Once they're past it, details such as Jónsdóttir's monumental concrete sculpture (based on her jewelry collection) perched in an open window and white ceramic pendants await. Especially notable is the unused tower that Jónsdóttir converted into a multi-story outdoor private dining room draped in breezy curtains. In the guestrooms, Jónsdóttir added new patio doors that complement graphic rugs and custom furniture. Meanwhile, the pool deck was also cleverly rectified. A staircase in the middle took up some 600 square feet, so Jónsdóttir relocated the beach access stairs and added a long space parallel to the pool filled with new cabanas. “I've never been involved in a project with this much thought process,” notes Corso. Before, “you couldn't sit around the pool properly, and now there are firepits, lounge seating, and the old gym is [now]a pool cabana bar,” Jónsdóttir points out. “It's not enough that a hotel looks good,” she adds. “You need to feel good in it too.” Terracotta tones, featured throughout the property, are introduced in the airy lobby, where low-slung seating juxtaposes sculptural columns This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue.

Sandbourne Santa Monica Shows Off Its New Look Gulla Jónsdóttir creates a harmonious five-senses experience at the beachside hotel Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Tanveer Badal, Robin Benson, and Stan Lee At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings Projects: October 16, 2024 Sandbourne Santa Monica Shows Off Its New Look Gulla Jónsdóttir creates a harmonious five-senses experience at the beachside hotel Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Tanveer Badal, Robin Benson, and Stan Lee At the Sandbourne Santa Monica, guests are welcomed by newly created cupola awnings From the Sandbourne Santa Monica in California, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the views of the Pacific Ocean are exquisite. In its previous incarnation as a JW Marriott, however, they were marred by a hefty concrete railing that wrapped the lobby terrace. When Gulla Jónsdóttir , principal of her eponymous Los Angeles- and Paris-based architecture and design practice, was tasked with reimagining the 175-room property, she immediately removed the barrier and replaced it with a sleek glass one to amplify sightlines of “the sandy beach and its sunrises and sunsets,” she says. Francis Corso, vice president of development at Stockdale Capital Partners, the real estate investment firm that brought the project to life, was also struck by the location and knew the building's existing state wasn't befitting of the surroundings. “It had a bulky 1990s feel with a lot of dead space,” he says. Jónsdóttir, (who was brought on board before Corso joined the company from KSL Resorts), knew exactly what to do. Her revamp began with the façade, which she enhanced with European-style cupola awnings. Along with lush plantings, there is also a pair of bronze incense-burning vessels wafting a bespoke scent, so that “when you leave the car and walk through these large arches we created, you're smelling what the Sandbourne is all about. Everything was designed as a harmonious five-senses experience,” she explains. Consider the triple-height lobby. Those soaring ceilings proved a boon to Jónsdóttir's renovation because they provided “structural integrity,” she says. “Magically, we didn't have to move so many walls or knock down too much. We narrowed the columns and made them a sculptural element.” The chic space is “light, airy, subdued, and not too flashy,” Jónsdóttir adds. “Everywhere you look, there's something tactile.” Materials like cane mingle with alabaster-toned tiles, and the reception desk—handcarved from plaster—is reminiscent of sand ripples. Behind it, an installation designed by Jónsdóttir and installed by local artist Guerin Swing, is made of recycled fire hoses from the Santa Monica Fire Department. It's a nod to the city that also sets the tone for the hotel's abundance of works from global talents paying homage to beach culture. Dominated by soft white hues, the lobby is enlivened with splashes of terracotta, an interplay of colors found throughout the property that Jónsdóttir considers soothing. Yet, in Marelle restaurant, she took a moodier approach, enveloping it in an exuberant darker shade of the earthy color. Guests anticipate the dramatic shift as they walk along the flagstone flooring of a corridor shrouded in wallpaper, its undulating pattern punctuated by a custom sculptural window that looks onto the bar. Once they're past it, details such as Jónsdóttir's monumental concrete sculpture (based on her jewelry collection) perched in an open window and white ceramic pendants await. Especially notable is the unused tower that Jónsdóttir converted into a multi-story outdoor private dining room draped in breezy curtains. In the guestrooms, Jónsdóttir added new patio doors that complement graphic rugs and custom furniture. Meanwhile, the pool deck was also cleverly rectified. A staircase in the middle took up some 600 square feet, so Jónsdóttir relocated the beach access stairs and added a long space parallel to the pool filled with new cabanas. “I've never been involved in a project with this much thought process,” notes Corso. Before, “you couldn't sit around the pool properly, and now there are firepits, lounge seating, and the old gym is [now]a pool cabana bar,” Jónsdóttir points out. “It's not enough that a hotel looks good,” she adds. “You need to feel good in it too.” Terracotta tones, featured throughout the property, are introduced in the airy lobby, where low-slung seating juxtaposes sculptural columns This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue.
Hospitality Design

A Four Seasons Resort Transports Guests to Another World An enchanting hacienda-style village is conceived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Joe Thomas Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Projects: October 24, 2024 A Four Seasons Resort Transports Guests to Another World An enchanting hacienda-style village is conceived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Joe Thomas Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Four Seasons first made its mark in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in 2019 on the remote East Cape. Five years later, the brand has made a striking return to the region with the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol , located on Cabo's Golden Corridor. Conceived as a hacienda-style village by Para Grande, California architect Robert C. Glazier, with interiors courtesy of New York firm Meyer Davis and Novato, California-based EDG , the property spans 96 guestrooms and suites, 61 residences, villas, and estates, and seven F&B venues. As vehicles wind up the cobblestone drive, “there's a monumental sense of arrival, but it's on a human scale so it's also comfortable,” says Meyer Davis cofounder Will Meyer. “It feels wide open. The buildings are low and connect to the landscape.” Inside La Casona, the social hub, “there's a grand fireplace and beautiful arches that frame the view, so it's like you're in someone's living room,” adds Tina Hu, senior FF&E designer at Meyer Davis. As guests move through the lobby, those stunning Sea of Cortez vistas, most notably captured in the central bar, “reveal themselves, and when you see the linen sheers billowing in the wind, it's a magical moment,” says Meyer Davis cofounder Gray Davis. Along with embracing organic materials like leather and rope, incorporating works from Mexican artisans was central to Meyer Davis' vision. In some of the warm-hued La Casona guestrooms, for example, light fixtures made from indigenous clay are buoyed by beads arranged in various configurations. Throughout the accommodations, “traditional objects and furniture are sharpened by their proximity to more modern, clean-lined pieces. That building of layers offers depth and sophistication,” Meyer explains. Davis is particularly drawn to the casitas that “blur the lines between indoors and outdoors,” as he describes it. “The ground-floor ones have private gardens with plunge pools, so when you throw open the doors open, you are in heaven.” For Hu, it's the armoire-style My Bar, a Four Seasons signature, which captivates come evening “when you walk in and the lights are on after turndown. It opens like a shiny jewel and showcases the craftsmanship,” she says. Meyer Davis also brought the Tierra Mar Spa to life with reclaimed wood, Mexican Ojinaga limestone floors, and woven textiles. The 15,000-square-foot wellness space is home to 10 treatment rooms, which are situated around a garden courtyard. “Because it's lush and overgrown, it feels discreet,” says Davis. “There's something Zen about it, like you're in another world.” Equally transporting are the F&B spaces, spearheaded by EDG. Working closely with chef Richard Sandoval, president and CEO Jennifer Johanson and her team—who also tackled the El Taller art studio, the specialty grocery Mercado, and the rugged surf-style 360-degree Baja adventure center—dreamed up disparate concepts that are bold juxtapositions to the property's abundance of calming, whitewashed walls. Off the lobby is Palmerio, and to complement the Mediterranean flavors executed with local ingredients, EDG opted for a chic mood that conjures “Saint-Tropez meets the cliffs of Baja,” as Johanson puts it, “inspired by the retro vibes of photographer Slim Aarons and this hand-tinted reality where everything is sun-faded pastels.” A vaulted ceiling with wood beams, plaster walls, and handcut terracotta brick pavers make Palmerio seem as if it's been welcoming diners for years. There's also Cayao by Richard Sandoval, which nods to Nikkei cuisine with its balance of Japanese minimalism and colorful textiles. Sora Rooftop Bar, meanwhile, marries a centerpiece table fashioned out of salvaged driftwood with bursts of pink and purple that “blend with the sunset,” points out Johanson. For the poolside Coraluz, EDG melded turquoise with rammed earth walls, and at open-air Bar Brisal, located adjacent to the adults-only pool, drinks are sipped at a stone-topped bar underneath a latilla ceiling. Mexican craft unites the spaces, whether it's the encaustic tiles and Majolica glazed pottery from Michoacán that aptly evoke the South of France in Palmerio, or the raw, unglazed, Oaxacan varieties at Cayao reminiscent of Peruvian creations. Both mingle with vintage finds that Johanson sourced on her travels, while at Coraluz, the pizza oven's custom tile matches the Talavera pottery on display. This mélange of rich details, says Johanson, “underscores the idea of a village and a collection of experiences, rather than one synergistic vision of a resort.” Tierra Mar Spa is home to 10 treatment rooms, brought to life with reclaimed wood, Mexican Ojinaga limestone floors, and woven textiles This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue .

A Four Seasons Resort Transports Guests to Another World An enchanting hacienda-style village is conceived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Joe Thomas Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Projects: October 24, 2024 A Four Seasons Resort Transports Guests to Another World An enchanting hacienda-style village is conceived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Words by: Alia Akkam • Photos by Joe Thomas Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol in Mexico was conceived as an enchanting hacienda-style village Four Seasons first made its mark in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in 2019 on the remote East Cape. Five years later, the brand has made a striking return to the region with the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol , located on Cabo's Golden Corridor. Conceived as a hacienda-style village by Para Grande, California architect Robert C. Glazier, with interiors courtesy of New York firm Meyer Davis and Novato, California-based EDG , the property spans 96 guestrooms and suites, 61 residences, villas, and estates, and seven F&B venues. As vehicles wind up the cobblestone drive, “there's a monumental sense of arrival, but it's on a human scale so it's also comfortable,” says Meyer Davis cofounder Will Meyer. “It feels wide open. The buildings are low and connect to the landscape.” Inside La Casona, the social hub, “there's a grand fireplace and beautiful arches that frame the view, so it's like you're in someone's living room,” adds Tina Hu, senior FF&E designer at Meyer Davis. As guests move through the lobby, those stunning Sea of Cortez vistas, most notably captured in the central bar, “reveal themselves, and when you see the linen sheers billowing in the wind, it's a magical moment,” says Meyer Davis cofounder Gray Davis. Along with embracing organic materials like leather and rope, incorporating works from Mexican artisans was central to Meyer Davis' vision. In some of the warm-hued La Casona guestrooms, for example, light fixtures made from indigenous clay are buoyed by beads arranged in various configurations. Throughout the accommodations, “traditional objects and furniture are sharpened by their proximity to more modern, clean-lined pieces. That building of layers offers depth and sophistication,” Meyer explains. Davis is particularly drawn to the casitas that “blur the lines between indoors and outdoors,” as he describes it. “The ground-floor ones have private gardens with plunge pools, so when you throw open the doors open, you are in heaven.” For Hu, it's the armoire-style My Bar, a Four Seasons signature, which captivates come evening “when you walk in and the lights are on after turndown. It opens like a shiny jewel and showcases the craftsmanship,” she says. Meyer Davis also brought the Tierra Mar Spa to life with reclaimed wood, Mexican Ojinaga limestone floors, and woven textiles. The 15,000-square-foot wellness space is home to 10 treatment rooms, which are situated around a garden courtyard. “Because it's lush and overgrown, it feels discreet,” says Davis. “There's something Zen about it, like you're in another world.” Equally transporting are the F&B spaces, spearheaded by EDG. Working closely with chef Richard Sandoval, president and CEO Jennifer Johanson and her team—who also tackled the El Taller art studio, the specialty grocery Mercado, and the rugged surf-style 360-degree Baja adventure center—dreamed up disparate concepts that are bold juxtapositions to the property's abundance of calming, whitewashed walls. Off the lobby is Palmerio, and to complement the Mediterranean flavors executed with local ingredients, EDG opted for a chic mood that conjures “Saint-Tropez meets the cliffs of Baja,” as Johanson puts it, “inspired by the retro vibes of photographer Slim Aarons and this hand-tinted reality where everything is sun-faded pastels.” A vaulted ceiling with wood beams, plaster walls, and handcut terracotta brick pavers make Palmerio seem as if it's been welcoming diners for years. There's also Cayao by Richard Sandoval, which nods to Nikkei cuisine with its balance of Japanese minimalism and colorful textiles. Sora Rooftop Bar, meanwhile, marries a centerpiece table fashioned out of salvaged driftwood with bursts of pink and purple that “blend with the sunset,” points out Johanson. For the poolside Coraluz, EDG melded turquoise with rammed earth walls, and at open-air Bar Brisal, located adjacent to the adults-only pool, drinks are sipped at a stone-topped bar underneath a latilla ceiling. Mexican craft unites the spaces, whether it's the encaustic tiles and Majolica glazed pottery from Michoacán that aptly evoke the South of France in Palmerio, or the raw, unglazed, Oaxacan varieties at Cayao reminiscent of Peruvian creations. Both mingle with vintage finds that Johanson sourced on her travels, while at Coraluz, the pizza oven's custom tile matches the Talavera pottery on display. This mélange of rich details, says Johanson, “underscores the idea of a village and a collection of experiences, rather than one synergistic vision of a resort.” Tierra Mar Spa is home to 10 treatment rooms, brought to life with reclaimed wood, Mexican Ojinaga limestone floors, and woven textiles This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue .

By: Alia Akkam, Joe Thomas

Hospitality Design

Forth Atlanta Is a Striking Addition to the Evolving Old Fourth Ward A talent-filled team brings character to a new 16-story mixed-use development Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Matthew Williams The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors Forth Atlanta Is a Striking Addition to the Evolving Old Fourth Ward A talent-filled team brings character to a new 16-story mixed-use development Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Matthew Williams The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors “Our city deserves world-class architecture,” says Jim Irwin, Atlanta native and president of local commercial real estate firm New City Properties . The developer is behind the transformation of the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, which includes the bustling Ponce City Market and the Beltline, a 22-mile looped urban trail that connects 45 different neighborhoods, creating public spaces teeming with local businesses, restaurants, housing, art, and programs. Among New City's latest additions to the redeveloped area is the Forth Atlanta , a mixed-use concept rising 16 stories above the Historic Fourth Ward Park—on land formerly owned by Georgia Power—complete with 157 guestrooms, 39 extended-stay suites, an expansive pool area, wellness facilities, a members club, and four dining venues. To bring the vision to life, Irwin tapped New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects to craft the structure and interiors, while Philadelphia-based Stokes Architecture + Design oversaw the F&B venues Elektra, Bar Premio, Il Premio, and Moonlight, both working closely with Method Co. , the property's operator. One of Morris Adjmi's longtime collaborators, Method Co. CEO and cofounder Randall Cook hopes “the [hotel] will capture the energy and creativity of the Old Fourth Ward, establishing it as a new landmark destination in Atlanta.” The first impression of the striking building is the lattice structure that wraps the glass tower. “It's not just decorative,” explains Adjmi, founder of his eponymous firm. “It supports the entire building and enabled us to eliminate [interior] columns.” Past this sleek, modern façade is a more intimate lobby, its moody, lived-in quality achieved through elements like exposed wooden ceiling planks and a wood-burning fireplace paired with curated objects and handmade furnishings. Artwork adds a crucial element to the layered design, with a forest painting by artist Jack Spencer found behind the reception desk and a mountain tapestry by BDDW founder Tyler Hays acting as the lobby's focal point. “We wanted this to be focused and centered in Atlanta as well as to feel special and bespoke,” Adjmi says. Beyond an arched entryway, the concierge nook reveals a sumptuous diorama by artist Becca Barnet featuring taxidermied foxes, butterflies, and greenery. Further, a detailed screened door off the lobby opens to ground-level restaurants Bar Premio and the adjacent Il Premio, a steakhouse anchored by a glazed brick fireplace, Gothic-inspired stained glass windows, and leather banquettes. The colors soften in the guestrooms, where an airy aesthetic unfolds via a floral wallpaper accent wall and a handknotted antique rug that sits atop oak flooring. “The dramatic feature in these rooms are the floor-to-ceiling windows,” Adjmi says. “They offer interesting framing of the city, the park below, or Ponce City Market.” The pool, Elektra restaurant, and the members club are found on level 4. Exuding vintage sophistication, the latter boasts a rich palette of wood, earthy tones, and detailed cabinetry. Crowning the property is rooftop bar Moonlight, where groovy furnishings recall the vibrant restaurants of the 1970s. “It's glam,” says architect Kira Broecker of Stokes Architecture + Design. “The built-ins and custom furniture have a Hollywood regency aesthetic, creating a truly unique space.” The overall experience of the hotel, Adjmi adds, “is a warm, friendly, and inviting space that feels like the living room for this neighborhood and the city.” This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue .

Forth Atlanta Is a Striking Addition to the Evolving Old Fourth Ward A talent-filled team brings character to a new 16-story mixed-use development Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Matthew Williams The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors Forth Atlanta Is a Striking Addition to the Evolving Old Fourth Ward A talent-filled team brings character to a new 16-story mixed-use development Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos by Matthew Williams The glass exterior of the Forth Atlanta is encased in a cast-in-place concrete diagrid frame that allows for column-free interiors “Our city deserves world-class architecture,” says Jim Irwin, Atlanta native and president of local commercial real estate firm New City Properties . The developer is behind the transformation of the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, which includes the bustling Ponce City Market and the Beltline, a 22-mile looped urban trail that connects 45 different neighborhoods, creating public spaces teeming with local businesses, restaurants, housing, art, and programs. Among New City's latest additions to the redeveloped area is the Forth Atlanta , a mixed-use concept rising 16 stories above the Historic Fourth Ward Park—on land formerly owned by Georgia Power—complete with 157 guestrooms, 39 extended-stay suites, an expansive pool area, wellness facilities, a members club, and four dining venues. To bring the vision to life, Irwin tapped New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects to craft the structure and interiors, while Philadelphia-based Stokes Architecture + Design oversaw the F&B venues Elektra, Bar Premio, Il Premio, and Moonlight, both working closely with Method Co. , the property's operator. One of Morris Adjmi's longtime collaborators, Method Co. CEO and cofounder Randall Cook hopes “the [hotel] will capture the energy and creativity of the Old Fourth Ward, establishing it as a new landmark destination in Atlanta.” The first impression of the striking building is the lattice structure that wraps the glass tower. “It's not just decorative,” explains Adjmi, founder of his eponymous firm. “It supports the entire building and enabled us to eliminate [interior] columns.” Past this sleek, modern façade is a more intimate lobby, its moody, lived-in quality achieved through elements like exposed wooden ceiling planks and a wood-burning fireplace paired with curated objects and handmade furnishings. Artwork adds a crucial element to the layered design, with a forest painting by artist Jack Spencer found behind the reception desk and a mountain tapestry by BDDW founder Tyler Hays acting as the lobby's focal point. “We wanted this to be focused and centered in Atlanta as well as to feel special and bespoke,” Adjmi says. Beyond an arched entryway, the concierge nook reveals a sumptuous diorama by artist Becca Barnet featuring taxidermied foxes, butterflies, and greenery. Further, a detailed screened door off the lobby opens to ground-level restaurants Bar Premio and the adjacent Il Premio, a steakhouse anchored by a glazed brick fireplace, Gothic-inspired stained glass windows, and leather banquettes. The colors soften in the guestrooms, where an airy aesthetic unfolds via a floral wallpaper accent wall and a handknotted antique rug that sits atop oak flooring. “The dramatic feature in these rooms are the floor-to-ceiling windows,” Adjmi says. “They offer interesting framing of the city, the park below, or Ponce City Market.” The pool, Elektra restaurant, and the members club are found on level 4. Exuding vintage sophistication, the latter boasts a rich palette of wood, earthy tones, and detailed cabinetry. Crowning the property is rooftop bar Moonlight, where groovy furnishings recall the vibrant restaurants of the 1970s. “It's glam,” says architect Kira Broecker of Stokes Architecture + Design. “The built-ins and custom furniture have a Hollywood regency aesthetic, creating a truly unique space.” The overall experience of the hotel, Adjmi adds, “is a warm, friendly, and inviting space that feels like the living room for this neighborhood and the city.” This article originally appeared in HD's October 2024 issue .

By: Stephanie Chen, Matthew Williams

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