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PROJECT | SAMUEL ELBERT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Rock Solid
Local materials form the basis of a Sims Patrick Studio renovation in Georgia
By JoAnn Greco
Photography by Thomas Watkins
It may be a blip on the map in some respects, but Elberton,
Georgia has a mighty reputation. Billed as the "granite capital of
the world," this small city about 30 miles outside of Athens claims
more monuments are made from its native stone than any other
granite. For the design team at Atlanta-based Sims Patrick Studio,
that assertion was enough to provide a jumping off point for the
transformation of a long-vacant, 1925 Tudor-style building owned
by the city into the Samuel Elbert Hotel and Conference Center.
In addition to serving as a much-needed hotel that could host
local events and handle spillover from Athens, the city "really
wanted to turn the property into a living room for the community,"
says Libby Patrick, founder and CEO of Sims Patrick Studio, "so
we focused on the idea of showcasing the importance of granite
to the city to foster a sense of place that acknowledges that
heritage." Visitors to the 27-key property will find local granite
on the bar and reception desk, as well as on the hotel's sign and
front door. Even the translucent screen-art piece in the hotel's
restaurant was inspired by granite formations.

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Although the building originally operated as a hotel, over the
years it had morphed into an office building with some groundfloor retail. By the time Sims Patrick Studio and Decatur, Georgiabased architectural firm Office of Design arrived on the scene,
precious little of the original structure was salvageable beyond
its imposing exterior (including original windows and doors). But,
says Patrick, after designers began gutting the interior, they were
pleased to uncover some architectural details-such as a massive
stone fireplace, terrazzo flooring, and trim work- that they could
incorporate into their design.
"We really strived to make the project a combination of those
classic elements layered with a touch of modernity, which we
introduced mainly through the furnishings and the intense colors
like cadmium yellow and rich midnight blues, which appear in the
public spaces and guestrooms," she says. One favorite touch: the
installation of an antique mirror into an opening where a window
had to be removed because of its poor condition. "The result is a
piece of beautifully framed artwork," says Patrick, "that presents
old materials in a new way."



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Table of Contents
Guest Perspective
Who’s Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen?
Scholarships
Sustainability
Branded
Q&A: Tyler Toothaker
Q&A: Alison Gasser
Q&A: Michael Smith
Furniture Forward
PROJECT: Canopy by Hilton Washington Dc the Wharf
PROJECT: Nando’s Peri-Peri Michigan Avenue
PROJECT: Samuel Elbert Hotel & Conference Center
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Ad Index
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