Boutique Design - October 2018 - 28

BY EMILY POT TS

THE SUMMIT
CINCINNATI, OHIO

Adaptive reuse projects often feel like hallowed ground. For designers,
working to preserve these irreplaceable pieces of architectural history
while giving them a relevant second (or third) life is a labor of love, and
a pretty labor intensive one at that. But what if the "revered" landmark is a parking garage that was once a door chime and fan ventilation factory built in 1950, and the unique characteristics in question are
rainbow-painted columns? You take what you can use and build on it-
literally-which is exactly what the developers for The Summit, a Dolce
Hotel, in Cincinnati, Ohio's Madisonville neighborhood did.
Samach+Seo Architecture & Planning LLP transformed the midcentury structure from a hunk of concrete into a nine story, 239-key
sleek, upscale hotel property. Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) fused
elements of the building's past lives with art-centric modern touches
to craft the interior narrative. The expansive lobby occupies the original two-story parking structure, fondly remembered by locals as "the
rainbow garage." It maintains the exposed sandblasted columns and
20-ft. ceilings, giving the space an industrial feel. That's counterbalanced with an extensive art program, including sculptural re-imaginings of manufacturing parts from the original Nutone factory.
"The brief called for a boutique, art-centric hotel with an
emphasis on attracting meeting groups," says HBA associate Nicole
Smith. Colorful murals placed throughout the hotel provide a painterly backdrop to each space, such as the dramatic abstract artwork
showcased on the curved wall in the lobby. Smith says the artist's
original work was scaled up to a massive size, printed on wallcovering and then applied to the wall.
"The designers showed a deft hand when balancing the exposed
concrete structure with newly inserted hotel elements. In many ways, the
color layered into each space is a skilled response to the modern industrial palette we embraced as the project progressed," notes Ted Brumleve, senior director, design & construction, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts,
the parent company of Dolce Hotels and Resorts. "We were lucky to have
such a robust factory structure to start with: large spatial volumes that
led to innovative design solutions and access to natural light throughout
the hotel." The rainbow connection has come full circle. £

WHITE STRIPES

Recessed linear white lights
play up the drama of the
lobby's vertical reach. The
installation pattern also
directs guests' focus to the
public area's signature art
pieces.

TONAL BALANCE

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
CLIENT

RBM Development
OWNER

AT Hospitality
OPERATOR

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts:
Ted Brumleve, director,
design & construction

DESIGN FIRMS

ARCHITECT

Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Sandra Cortner,

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partner; Nicole Smith, associate; Colleen Smith and
Alex Birkholz, designers

Samach+Seo Architecture &
Planning LLP

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PURCHASING FIRM

Benjamin West

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

TBA/Thorson Baker +
Associates

DESIGN CONSULTANTS

PHA Lighting Design
Consultants

HBA's designers originally
envisioned an industrial
concrete tile floor for the
lobby but shifted to stained
concrete to keep costs in
line. The resulting smooth
gray surface is factory chic
and easy to maintain in this
heavily trafficked area.


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Boutique Design - October 2018
Contents
From the Editor
In This Issue
Check Out boutiquedesign.com
The Buzz
Design Deconstructed
New in New York
David and Sam ’s Excellent Ventures
People’s Choice
Total Immersion
Products: Bdny Exhibitors
Products: Made in New York
Exit Interview
Boutique Design - October 2018 - Intro
Boutique Design - October 2018 - Boutique Design - October 2018
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Boutique Design - October 2018 - Contents
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Boutique Design - October 2018 - From the Editor
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Boutique Design - October 2018 - In This Issue
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Boutique Design - October 2018 - Check Out boutiquedesign.com
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Boutique Design - October 2018 - The Buzz
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