CASE STUDIES

THE WOODLARK HOTEL

HOUSE OF WELCOME

YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2018 ARCHITECTS: R&A ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN, SMITH HANES, OCULUS INC. BUILDING CONDITIONS: 82,000 SQ FT / 9 FLOORS / 150 BEDROOMS LOCATION: PORTALND, OREGON

CONCEPT + TAKE AWAYS

The Woodlark is a luxury, boutique hotel located in downtown Portland. This hotel links two adjacent buildings constructed in the early 1900’s. The goal was to curate a unified concept that would speak to the rich histories of both buildings while tying together Portlands past and future. Despite the design challenges such as, uneven flooring, separate elevators, and two different structures, the concept of the space is derived from the local natural surroundings. Local foliage was used to create two distinct aethetics of organic repeating patterns, one on light ground and one on dark ground. This concept was woven into the space as a navigational device, using the dark elements and materials for one of the structures and vise versa for the light. The hotel is described as “lush, feminine, sophisticated, dramatic, and surprising.” The interior maintains an extravagant French Renaissance style while maintaining a modernized feel. Creating an immersive guest experience, the lobby includes a flower shop that speaks to the concept while offering a lush, vibrant amenity for the guests. This feature provides beautiful colors and sensational fragrances throughout the seasons.

AMENITIES

• Two restaurants; bar; coffee bar station • Special event space; meeting spaces • Fitness center; Complimentary bike rentals; Car charging stations • Well + Fit kit (Woodlark’s commitment to well-being) • Virtual concierge • Diverse library of spiritual books that can be delivered to guest’s room • Green for Green program (embraces sustainable practices and informs guests on choices to conserve energy and reduce waste) • ADA

“Light” and “dark” floral patterns to delineate between the two original structures within the hotel

THE QUIRK HOTEL

YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2015 ARCHITECT: 3NORTH INTERIOR DESIGN: POESIS DESIGN BUILDING CONDITIONS: 59,425 SQ FT / 9 FLOORS + ROOFTOP BAR / 74 GUEST SUITES LOCATION: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

CONCEPT + TAKE AWAYS

The Quirk Hotel is a luxury, boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia. It is an adaptive reuse project that renovated the Italian Renaissance designed building from 1916, originally for a dry goods store. It includes architectural features such as limestone arches, groin ceilings, and classical ionic columns. The space beautifully fuses together classic and modern design. Located in the heart of the arts district in Richmond, the hotel creates an artsy, fun, feminine, creative, and sophisticated atmosphere. Quirk celebrates and includes many local and regional artists throughout every aspect of the hotel design. An interesting feature is the “Quirk Mural Rooms,” which embraces the city’s local creative community by featuring a mural painted by a local artist in eight of the Guestrooms. Each mural speaks to the artist’s specific style and honors the Richmond culture. Each Guestroom is uniquely designed with serene sophistication and an artistic flare.

AMENITIES

• Quirk art gallery showcasing local and regional artists; doubles as event space • Boutique shop • Signature restaurant • Outdoor courtyard • Rooftop bar • Fitness center • Bike rentals • Tesla charging stations • Custom designed beds from salvaged floor joists from the original 1916 building • Large windows in suites for lots of natural light and city views • Multiple meeting rooms for special events and venues • Dry cleaning + laundry service • Garden space • ADA • Computer station

THE BOWER

YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2018 ARCHITECT: John Burgess INTERIOR DESIGNER: Kate Sacks, BUILDING CONDITIONS: Includes “Bower suites, cottage, barn, and house” - 28 rooms total LOCATION: Byron Bay, New South Whales, Australia

CONCEPT + TAKE AWAYS

The Bower, located in Byron Bay, Australia, is a boutique hotel that meets sustainability with a cutting edge style. The spaces were inspired by the concept of old school motel rooms leveled up to create a bespoke suite experience unique to the site. The interiors are simplistic and elegant that create a balance through a mix of textures and tones. These include, wood, metals, textiles, plush velvets, and linens. The line weights are simple and modern yet establish a comfortable and relaxing feel. It is a clever mix of traditional and modern with urban New York woven in. The four different suite options each have their own distict personality and slight design differences. Every space is surrounded by lush greenery and includes floor to ceiling windows for natural light exposure and outdoor views. The hotel is a renovation and upcycle of a 1970’s motel that has been transformed into a sustainable, boutique hotel. It features the regular suites, an 100 year old cottage that sleeps up to 10, and a modern four bedroom house that sleeps up to 8 guests. The goal was to elevate a bland, typical motel into an environment with spirit and identity.

AMENITIES

• Floor to ceiling windows • kitchenette • Smart TV • Cleaning service • Rain showers • Luxury bathroom amenities • WiFi • Bike rentals • Close proximity to town • Complimentary yoga essentials • Luxury airport transportation • Complimentary essentials and gifts at reception, such as beach umbrellas, hair straighteners, nutri-bullet, dental kit, and even rainy day games

SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT

• Located on an acre of tropical gardens with a variety of fruit trees • Multiple outdoor spaces and gardens • Spaces crafted to maximize natural airflow and insulation, resulting in better natural tempature control • Solar-powered - 132 panels • Investment in carbon offsetting the hotel • LED lighting to lower energy usage • Sustainable, recycled products • Filtered water in refillable glass jugs • Zip tap and metal cups by the poolside for refills • Digital check-in forms to minimize paper use • Organic, locally produced cleaning products • Room refreshing service every other day