design concept

The Liddell serves as a vessel for e s c a p i s m escapism. Encapsulating moments of contentment, freezing them in time in a place far removed from reality. Drawing inspiration from the beloved Lewis Carroll series Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland, this boutique hotel reflects the p e c u l i a r peculiar s t o r y l i n e storyline, r c h c h a ra c t e r p ro f i l e s rich character profiles, and m a g i n a t ve s e t t i n g s imaginative settings as a driving force behind the design of the interior spaces. Wholly unique, The Liddell transports guests to a s u r re a s t i c surrealistic place, both physically and in their minds.

Hotel Concept Location

The Liddell is situated in the b e a u t f u beautiful and h i s t o r i c historic Warehouse and Arts district of New Orleans, Louisiana. The proximity to the numerous points of interest makes this location prime for walking.

Andy Age: 34 Sophia

While in the Crescent City on business, Andy is eagerly anticipating his stay at The Liddell. Hoping to find both a qu et area quiet area to conduct important work, as well as a more casual spot casual spot to conduct simple business, he is likely to stay at the hotel most of the day and night. All work and no play would make for a forgettable stay, so Andy will be making wise use of the hotel’s bustl ng bustling café lounge café and adjacent conferencing room room.

Age: 25 Michael Age: 41 Zoe Age: 53

In hopes of having one last trip as a single woman, Sophia and her Maid of Honor are looking forward to staying at The Liddell. They are longing to have a relax ng stay relaxing stay that allows not only for some social nteraction interaction, but also tranquil alone time alone time. A full day of pampering that includes massages, manicures, and champagne, is exactly what these two friends will find at the hotel’s salon and spa salon and spa.

In charge of planning his brother’s birthday getaway, Michael is excited about their stay at The Liddell. They are hoping to et loose let loose and have some classic Big Easy fun. By making full use of the rooftop bar bar, private lounge lounge, and outdoor games outdoor games, the boys will make sure to make this trip one for the books.

Zoe, her husband, and their three young children are eagerly awaiting their stay at The Liddell. She is seeking to have a eisure-based leisure-based vacat on vacation that is stress-free and fam ly-friendly family-friendly. The hotel’s in-house restaurant and bar will provide the parents with the relaxed night ife nightlife they desire, while the children are engaged by the tab eside games tableside games and exciting atmosphere exciting atmosphere.

Guest Profiles

The lobby is an intersection between outdoors, reality, and indoors. The spaces serves as a rabbit hole into the fantast ca fantastical spaces spaces within a mixture of c assical classical and traditional architectura architectural detai s details that harken back to the time 1865, when the novel was published. Juxtaposed with a look of s eek t melessness sleek timelessness while reflecting the pecul arity peculiarity of the novel’s characters, this space serves as a gathering po nt point where the various spaces collide.

“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.”

Influenced by the Mad Hatter s characteristics Mad Hatter’s characteristics, the in-house restaurant, 10/6 10/6, offers each guest the opportunity to get in touch with his eccentr c nner self eccentric inner self. Whimsical mater al patterns Whimsical material patterns and express ve art expressive art overlay to serve as a foundation for serving cu inary de icac es culinary delicacies and cockta ls cocktails. With opportunities for board game p ay game play, informa conversat on informal conversation, and witty banter witty banter, 10/6 invites guests to the lively table of the Mad Hatter.

Inspired by daydreaming and the Mad Hatter s Tea Party Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, White Glove Tea Room Glove Tea Room offers guests a perfect place to be maginat ve imaginative and come up with some of their best ideas. The whimsical combinat on of f nishes combination finishes and refreshing co ors colors provides a playful playful, rejuvenating rejuvenating space perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.

“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast”

Apropos to Alice s whimsical and cur ous character Alice’s whimsical and curious character, B rd & Bird & B oom (Sa on & Spa) Bloom (Salon & promotes serene sol tude serene solitude by providing an outlet for users to escape to a wor d of the r own escape to a world of their own. Shades of blue and e evated arch tectural deta ls elevated architectural details enhance elegance while also paying homage to paying to Alice s simplified beauty Alice’s beauty.

“All the flowers would have very extra special powers, they would sit and talk to me for hours, when I’m lonely in a world of my own. There’d be new birds... everyone would have a dozen bluebirds, within that world of my own.” bird’s eye perspective

In reflectance of the overal idea of imag nation overall idea of imagination, the guest rooms rooms at The Liddell allow guests to escape escape through magination imagination. Rich Rich, dark tones tones and bold graph cs bold graphics transport guests into a world of fantasy. Custom wal deta l ng Custom wall detailing and bui t-in storage built-in storage provide a sense of comfort sense of comfort for guests. Much like Alice was transported down the rabbit hole to a world that was not her own, the guest rooms at The Liddell encourage a journey into imaginat on imagination and inspirat on inspiration.

The Res dences Residences at The Liddell at The Liddell are inspired by the t meless timeless elegance of the illustrations found in the original book book A ice Alice Through the Look ng Glass the Looking Glass”. The elements found in the space enhance the alternate realities that minds can create when reading a book. Neutral tones Neutral tones along with traditiona arch tectural traditional architectural deta ls details provide better social competence better social competence while also offering a “blank canvas blank canvas” for occupants to express themse ves for occupants to express themselves.

“And what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?”

In reflection of the Queen of Hearts Queen of Hearts, the en gmat c monarch enigmatic monarch and antagonist in the novel, guests are encouraged to get in-touch with their guilty pleasures at Duchess Rooftop Duchess Lounge Lounge. Whether endulging for a moment or settling in for a time, the rooftop carves out a labyr nth of spaces labyrinth of spaces, much like a hedge maze with its passages and destinations, in which guests can lose track of time lose track of time. Spaces meant for community will provide guests the opportunity to et loose let loose. Along the journey, more intimate nooks comfortably envelope guests, encouraging the slow passage of time. Contrasting tones tones of red and black of red and black weave throughout the spaces, battling for dominance in “a blind fury”.

“Alice: How long is forever? White Rabbit: Sometimes, just one second.”