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BEST LOBBY FOCUSED SERVICE
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DOWNTOWN CHICAGO

DESIGN FIRM: Gettys ONE (select service interior design arm of
The Gettys Group), Chicago
THE COMMISSION: Redesign the front-of-house spaces in LQ

Management's flagship urban property located in the heart of the
Windy City's financial district. Reference the area's maritime past
in the context of a more modern lexicon.

the bar/lounge and the breakfast area. The feature
wall behind the custom reception desk uses bold,
abstract insets to recall shipping industry line work.

THE COOL STUFF: Art loops in sense-of-place visuals that
link past and present. A mural depicting the Chicago skyline
provides the focal point as guests enter the lobby. Close-ups of
some of the CBD's architectural icons carry that theme through

THE CARRY-OUT: Porcelain tile floors not only update
the look, they offer a seamless solution for pattern
changes that define specific zones but still withstand
the housekeeping challenges of Chicago's weather.

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MOJO NOMAD
CENTRAL
HONG KONG

DESIGN FIRM: ALT-254, Hong Kong

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OWNER/OPERATOR: Ovolo Hotels, Hong Kong; DESIGN
FIRM/ARCHITECT/PURCHASING COMPANY: ALT-254,
Hong Kong; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Contractor -
MP Contracting, Hong Kong; DESIGN CONSULTANTS:
Lightlinks International Ltd., Hong Kong, Tokyo (lighting);
JBA Consulting Engineers, Hong Kong office (MEP
engineer); FURNITURE: Mabu Design

THE COMMISSION: Maintain the momentum of the
buzz generated by the brand's inaugural property in Aberdeen Harbour into Ovolo Hotels' sophomore project in
Sheung Wan. Emphasize the concept's disruptive hotel/
shared working space business model in the public areas.
Pump up the design volume with color and contrast.
THE CHARRETTE: Play social mixologist. With neon-

lighted accents overhead and a distinctive pseudo-3D
effect wallcovering behind, a small bar brings together
guests who are checking in and locals who want to
grab a drink. Narrow stairs lead to an intimate open
bar and small event space that encourage mingling. A
highly curated materials palette maintains a consistent vibe.
THE CARRY-OUT: "Local" isn't a time stamp.
The property's heavy mix of retro graphics and art
combined with aged, tactile materials speaks to the
area's rich history. "We sourced reclaimed brick from
demolished Victorian buildings in the U.K. and reused
and upcycled wood from Chinese docks to get a real
sense of authenticity," says Vincent McIlduff, ALT-254's
founding partner and ceo.

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RESIDENCE INN
WASHINGTON CAPITOL
HILL/NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON, D.C.

DESIGN FIRM: Group One Partners, Boston
THE COMMISSION: Mix materials and moods to forge

a modern loft vibe in the lobby of this newbuild hotel in a
diverse, emerging neighborhood.
THE CHARRETTE: Emphasize high contrast. Bold colors in

the fabrics and furnishings warm up raw concrete columns.
Stamped, aged wood-like tile provides a welcoming counterpoint to the white envelope of the public spaces.
THE COOL STUFF: Form functions. Floor-to-ceiling slats
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OWNER/OPERATOR: LQ Management, LLC,
Irving, Texas; DESIGN FIRM: Gettys ONE, Chicago:
Erin Heckert, director; Liz Kay, project designer;
Leisha Ritter, designer; ARCHITECT: Epstein,
Chicago; PURCHASING COMPANY: The Gettys
Group, Chicago; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: WM. A.
Randolph, Inc., Gurnee, Illinois; ARCHITECTURAL
MATERIALS: Lumicor; ART & ACCESSORIES/
WALLCOVERINGS: Wendover Art Group;
FABRICS: Architex; Designtex; KB Contract;
LoomSource; Momentum; P/Kaufmann Contract;
Reid Witlin Ltd.; Robert Allen; Samelson-Chatelane;
Stacy Garcia for Lebatex; Tiger Leather; Valley
Forge Fabrics; FLOORCOVERINGS: Arizona
Tile; Milliken Hospitality Carpet; FURNITURE:
Aceray LLC; American Leather Inc.; Beaufurn;
Charter Furniture; D'style by Kimball Hospitality;
JLF Collections; Montbel; Sandler Seating;
LIGHTING: Arkansas Lighting; Lamps Plus;
SURFACING MATERIALS: Belstone; Chemetal;
Dal-Tile; Formica Group; Octopus Products; Pionite;
Wilsonart; WINDOW TREATMENTS: Quiltcraft
Industries Inc.

separate the dining area from reception without walling off
the view. A low-height fireplace surround with an exposed
flue anchors the gaming and TV zone. Yes, there are Instagram moments, such as the industry barn doors that open
onto the buffet and a custom mosaic wall that teams white
tile with preserved greenery to add interest above the business center's long work counter.
THE CARRY-OUT: Go bold. Vibrant colors used throughout
the lobby reference the energy of the diverse, revitalized
neighborhood around it.

OWNER/OPERATOR: Stonebridge
Companies, Centennial, Colorado; DESIGN
FIRM: Group One Partners, Boston: Carrie
Nielsen, associate of interior design; Fallon
Crossman, Angela Laugelle, designers;
ARCHITECT: Hickok Cole, Washington, D.C.;
PURCHASING COMPANY: The Stroud
Group, Columbia, Maryland; GENERAL
CONTRACTOR: Clark Construction
Group, Bethesda, Maryland; DESIGN
CONSULTANTS: Selles Lighting Design
(lighting designer); ARCHITECTURAL
MATERIALS: Caesarstone; Colorquartz;
Decorative Films; Dooge Veneers; ART &
ACCESSORIES: Faulkner & Locke; FABRICS:
Architex; Bernhardt Textiles; DL Couch;
Kravet; Loomsource; Mayer Fabrics; P/
Kaufmann Contract; Pollack & Associates;
FLOORCOVERINGS: Ceramic Technics;
Durkan; FURNITURE: Afra; Belle Meade
Hospitality; JLF; Pacific Hospitality Design;
Renwil; SkyPad; Table Topics; Unifactor;
LIGHTING: D'style Inc.; Global Lighting;
Hallmark Lighting; HB Architectural
lighting; Royal Contract Lighting;
SURFACING MATERIALS: 3-Form;
Ceramic Technics; Formica; Garden On
The Wall; WALLCOVERINGS: DL Couch;
Koroseal; MDC

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