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BEST GUESTROOM FOCUSED SERVICE
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CITADINES CONNECT
FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK
DESIGN FIRM: TPG Architecture, New York
THE COMMISSION: Carry through the townhouse feel of the public spaces

into the 125 guestrooms and suites. Be a good editor; redline elements that
would overpower a truly residential bedroom or bathroom and concentrate on
providing understated FF&E that would make any traveler feel at home.
THE CHARRETTE: Lighten up. The neutral palette provides instantaneous detox to

the sensory overload of Fifth Avenue and the kaleidoscope of nearby Times Square.

OWNER: The Ascott Limited, Singapore; DESIGN FIRM/ARCHITECT: TPG Architecture, LLP., New
York: Alec Zaballero, managing executive; Shay Lam Nakashiki, studio creative director; Sangmin Park,
Miriam Layton, Michael Wong, Maggie Heenan, design professionals; Mark Ruzzier, project manager;
Artani Golemi, project professional; PURCHASING AGENT: HPG Intl., Walnut Creek, California;
PROJECT MANAGEMENT/OWNER'S REP: Avison Young, New York; DESIGN CONSULTANTS: Syska
Hennessy Group, New York (lighting); Robert Derector Associates, New York (MEP engineer); GENERAL
CONTRACTOR: KSC Kwangsoo Construction Inc., New York; ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS:
Alucobond; ART & ACCESSORIES: DAC Art Consulting; BATH & SPA: Jaclo; Kohler; FABRICS/
WINDOW TREATMENTS: Valley Forge Fabrics; FLOORCOVERINGS: Consolidated; Dal-Tile; Interface
Hospitality; Stone Source; Transceramica; FURNITURE: Allermuir; D'style by Kimball Hospitality;
Design Within Reach; ISA Intl.; Lime Tree Hospitality; Stellar Works; LIGHTING: Andrew Neyer; Design
Within Reach; Luminii; SURFACING MATERIALS: Silestone

THE CARRY-OUT: Don't be afraid of going to the dark side. The blackened
steel legs supporting the sink and black penny tile floor serve as chic counterpoints to the pristine white of the bathroom's fixtures and walls.

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ELEMENT MOLINE
ILLINOIS

DESIGN FIRM: Sheedy/DeLaRosa Interiors, Chicago
THE COMMISSION: Find a seamless solution for 96 guest

suites that span a century-old warehouse/distribution facility
and a newbuild 22,000-sq.-ft. addition. Modulate the materials
that respect the original building's roots to make them hightouch enough for a guest retreat. And, serve up a full kitchen
that's efficient and as "designed" as the rest of the space.
THE CHALLENGE: Make all the pieces of this complex old-

meets-new puzzle fit while respecting the building's heritage and maintaining this eco-friendly brand's standards. The
existing structure houses 65% of the guestrooms; the rest are
sited in the new extension. "We walked through every room
type with the architect, contractor and owner to determine
the layout, figure out how to optimize the location of each
piece of FF&E and create a good flow around the kitchen," say
Natalie Sheedy and Marcie DeLaRosa, who head their eponymous firm. "By emphasizing texture and minimizing color, we
were able to bridge the overall feel across room types as well
as across the old and new facilities."
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THE COOL STUFF: Each renovated guest suite exposes a
different part of the original building. Some feature exposed
chevron-braced braced frames which add a contemporary twist
(and strengthen lateral force resistance) when played against
period-appropriate brick walls. Metal stud drywall added below
the bricks greens up the rooms by reducing the toll on heating
and cooling systems. Kitchens can morph from a galley style to a
space-saving configuration tucked in an alcove.
THE CARRY-OUT: Spin out the design narrative in chapters.

From their floorplan to their art, every one of these extended
stay guest suites tells its own story. Details such as architectural
accents, seating choices and lighting fixtures are customized to
the opportunities of these diverse bays.

OWNER: The Amin Group, San
Francisco, California; OPERATOR:
C-Two Hotels, San Francisco,
California; DESIGN FIRM: Sheedy/
DeLaRosa Interiors, Chicago:
Natalie Sheedy, Marcie DeLaRosa,
owners; Jen Hankee, designer;
ARCHITECT: Legat Architects,
Chicago; PURCHASING COMPANY:
PMI (Purchasing Management Intl.),
Dallas; GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Russell, Davenport, Iowa; DESIGN
CONSULTANTS: IMEG Corp., Rock
Island, Illinois (structural engineer);
ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS: Boyd
Windows; Guardian Glass; Kawneer;
Kone; Plyboo; ART & ACCESSORIES:
Eaton Fine Art; Kalisher; PI Fine Art;
BEDDING: Simmons; CASEGOODS:
Lacquercraft; CUSTOM MILLWORK:
Redbud Ridge; AUDIO/VISUAL &
ELECTRONICS: GE; Mood Media;
Samsung; BATH & SPA: American
Standard; Caesar Ceramics USA;
Kohler Co.; FABRICS: Fabricut
Contract; Fil Doux Textiles;
Townsend Leather; Ultrafabrics;
FLOORCOVERINGS: Signature
Hospitality Carpets; FURNITURE:
Allermuir; Charter Furniture;
Design Within Reach; JANUS et
Cie; LIGHTING: David Trubridge;
Frandsen Project; Hallmark Lighting;
Project Light; Sonneman; Tech
Lighting; WakaNINE; SURFACING
MATERIALS: Belstone; WINDOW
TREATMENTS: VQC, Inc.

A L E C Z A B A L L E R O ( C I TA D I N E S C O N N E C T F I F T H AV E N U E N E W YO R K ) ; A J B R O W N I M AG I N G ( E L E M E N T M O L I N E )

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THE COOL STUFF: White oak casegoods punctuated with blackened steel
channel the hotel's contemporary vibe. Open, exposed millwork adds interest
and an upscale feel. The white oak vinyl plank flooring takes a residential
turn with a homey herringbone pattern installation. "Working with a limited
budget, our design team wanted to spend money to get the best quality on the
physical components that guests actually touch," says Alec Zaballero, TPG's
managing executive.
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