THE THEME:
Happy, minimal 1970′s. Open, airy spaces with art installations throughout. Keeping the retro motel vibe.
THE LOBBY:
Using the streamlined existing architecture to create communal living space. It would be minimal like this:
With art installation throughout, inspired by Donald Judd:
There will be a retro 1970′s feel. A bit nostalgic, like this:
Using that amazing 70′s palette:
But more streamlined. Like this:
A large communal table in the lobby would be key. Here is what the hotel looks like currently:
THE BEFORE PICS: PRE-ANCHOR COUNCIL
The wood paneling should definitely stay. But be modernized:
THE ROOMS:
But with a rug like this:
THE OUTDOOR SPACES:
An outdoor porch living room. With hanging plants, rugs and tables to have coffee at. Like this:
We would plant horizontal grasses to accentuate the lines of the architecture. Like this:
