“We are developing Hyatt Centric Hotels in thriving cities throughout the world,” says Patrick McCudden, Senior Vice President for Capital Strategy and Corporate Development for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. “Each boutique hotel is unique to its location in culture and design. This project will be ideal for millennial-minded travelers who want to be in the middle of the action, but don’t wish to sacrifice that upscale experience.”

“We used the narrow site to our advantage,” says Schultz. “The primary corner of the hotel was sculpted to appear as though the faceted façade is being pulled open to welcome you. Using a mix of glass, metal and high-performance concrete panels, to showcase the brick elements as a compliment to the surrounding historic buildings. The building is completely modern, with eco-conscious and sustainable materials used throughout to target LEED Gold, but with a design that exists in harmony within the context of this historic neighborhood.”

Designing a building to fit into the confines of a condensed urban environment can be challenging but the rooms feel surprisingly spacious due to floor to ceiling glass in all the rooms. The views extend from the center city skyline to the stadiums to the South. A rooftop garden terrace at the second floor serves as a canopy over the soft, rounded corner that beckons you down Chancellor Street to the Hotel’s main entrance.

The hotel was constructed by Clemens Construction. Clemens has worked collaboratively with the owner and DAS in the planning and execution of this complex, urban infill project.

The project team includes DAS Architects – architecture and interior design; Becker & Frondorf – project management; Crème – interior design; The Harman Group / WZG - structural engineering; Bala Engineers / JFK&M – mep/fp/it/s engineering; Bohler Engineers – civil engineering; Metropolitan Acoustics / KMP– audio visual /acoustical design. Timothy Haahs – parking; The Lighting Practice – lighting design; The Design Difference – kitchen design.