An outdated roadside motel on America’s iconic Route 66 has been renovated by San Francisco-based Adean Studios to replicate the tradition and enviromnent of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Adean Studios labored with native structure studio Synectic Design to overtake the Excessive Nation Motor Lodge, which is operated by Marc & Rose Hospitality.
The mid-century property is accessed immediately off the historic, cross-country Route 66 freeway that runs by way of Flagstaff – the town that gives a base for guests to the Grand Canyon, the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort and miles of climbing trails by way of the encompassing wilderness.
Nearly 7,000 toes (2,100 metres) above sea stage, the town can be dwelling to the Lowell Observatory the place Pluto was found in 1930.
All of those components have been mixed as influences for the lodge’s design, which lands someplace between a mountain lodge and a retro motel.
“Our objective was to include the wealthy astronomical historical past of Flagstaff, whereas additionally creating an setting that blends components of a retro Nineteen Sixties lounge with trendy mountain design,” mentioned Adean Studios principal Alexa Nafisi-Movaghar. “The complete property showcases a darker color palette accented with rustic woods and Nineteen Sixties-inspired fixtures and furnishings.”
Painted midnight blue, the lodge buildings kind a U form round a central garden and a big swimming pool, which was additionally renovated as a part of the mission.
The foyer, restaurant and different public areas face the freeway, whereas nearly all of visitor rooms are positioned in perpendicular two-storey blocks behind.
On the west aspect of the positioning, three new shingle-clad cabins have been constructed to accommodate bigger suites, bringing the entire variety of keys to 123.
The darkish facade colors proceed contained in the foyer, lounge and bar areas, the place quite a lot of seating sorts and configurations permit friends to dine or chill out as they select.
Amber-hued glass lighting fixtures emit a gentle, heat glow in these areas, whereas velvet curtains and blankets have been included.
The bar and lounge opens onto a stepped outside terrace, the place extra eating tables and low chairs are organized round a sequence of fireplace pits.
A normal retailer off the reception space sells a curated collection of snacks, merchandise and different domestically sourced presents.
Within the visitor rooms, navy blue wainscoting wraps the decrease portion of off-white partitions, and darkish wood flooring and low furnishings add to the mid-century aesthetic.
Every is supplied with a cassette participant and a set of three tapes, which play tracks that evoke nostalgia for the highway journey period.
Excessive Nation Motor Lodge additionally boasts a Nordic spa, comprising two personal wood-lined saunas that friends can reserve for one-hour classes.
These cabins are accessed from an enclosed courtyard with an outside bathe and hearth pits, and have direct entry to the recent tub for additional leisure, or the swimming pool for a chilly plunge.
“Impressed by the native life-style of adventure-seekers, day-sleepers, and night-watchers, the nice garden, personal cottages, and the Nordic Spa have been designed to boost the outside expertise, consistently reminding friends of the gorgeous nature that surrounds,” Nafisi-Movaghar mentioned.
The lodge’s branding was created by Charleston-based SDCO Companions, and in addition performs up the retro and astronomy themes.
“Nestled between the Grand Canyon and Barringer Crater, the Excessive Nation Motor Lodge is directly each celestial and earthly, and the model design honors each,” mentioned inventive director and founding accomplice Amy Pastre.
“An eclectic household of hand-rendered typographic and illustrative graphic components rejoice the motor lodge’s classic model, up to date design, and the love of excessive desert journey.”
A spread of public programming is organised on the location all year long, together with theatrical performances, and a folks music competition within the fall.
Many former motels and motor lodges throughout the US have been purchased up and renovated into boutique lodging over the previous decade.
From Resort Joaquin in Laguna Seashore and The Drifter in New Orleans, to Scribner’s in New York’s Catskills Mountains and Vacationers within the Berkshires, these lodges are sometimes designed with a location-specific twist.
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