LE MÉRIDIEN HOTEL

Hotel Renovation

Clayton, Missouri

Silverwest Hotels selected HOK to design a rebranding, repositioning and renovation of a Sheraton hotel in downtown Clayton, just outside of St. Louis. HOK’s design celebrates the brand’s French heritage and the strong connection of St. Louis to France. The design evokes a modern “pied–à–terre,” a home away from home with a residential sensibility.

To refresh the 17-story building’s exterior, HOK designed all new glazing work with a Mondrian-inspired window mullion pattern, increasing natural light into the guestrooms by 30 percent. The redesigned portecochere entry gives the building a modern, friendly feel. The overall color palette is grounded by true American Midwest denim blue and pops of bold Hermes’ orange.

The design transformed a seldom-used, glass-enclosed pool and adjacent fitness room on the fifth floor into a new outdoor pool with an open terrace overlooking downtown Clayton. A 17th-floor storage area has been converted into a daylight-filled fitness center.

SIZE

300,000 sq. ft.

278 Rooms SERVICES

Architecture, Interiors, Lighting Design