rocky mountain high A Four Seasons captures the essence of Denver By Tanvi Chheda Photography by Niel Rashba Architectural Photography For the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, located in the center of downtown with views of the nearby Rocky Mountains, the designers at Palm Beachbased Bilkey Llinas Design were surrounded by inspiration: they took cues from its urban setting as well as its striking natural surroundings. “We used organic materials in a contemporary way,” says Denis Mulhern, Bilkey Llinas Design’s design director, adding that the firm spent three years working on the project. An earthy palette of materials and 1,200 pieces of artwork jointly give the 45-story hotel a sense of place. From slate to sandstone to Peruvian travertine, stones were chosen for their rugged feel and often installed 260 hospitalitydesign www.hospitalitydesign.comhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com