DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE 03
a building with windows and a reflection of a city

A BRUTALIST MASTERPIECE WHAT IS BRUTALISM?

An architectural style that emerged during the 1950s characterized by minimalist construction that showcases bare materials and structural elements over decorative design. Often associated with rough surfaces, sculptural shapes, heavy-looking materials, straight lines, and innovative structure.

a window with a light on it

WHAT MAKES HOTEL MARCEL’S ARCHITECTURE UNIQUE?

  • A two-story void that frames a view of the city from the highway
  • High-strength precast concrete Mosai panels framing 525 windows
  • Cast-in-place concrete towers showcasing 16-foot-high trusses at the ninth floor
  • Stairwells featuring board-formed concrete walls, steel machined railings, mahogany handrails, and trapezoidal terrazzo treads and risers
a desk with a chair and a book on it

BAUHAUS-INSPIRED DESIGN DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

  • Historic Suites featuring restored original wood paneling in Walnut, Mahogany, and Ebony
  • A “Cesca chair” designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928 and produced by Knoll in every guest room; one of the most reproduced chair designs in the world and part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art
  • Solid hardwood casegoods designed by Dutch East Design and produced by Connecticut-based company The New Traditionalists
  • Window surrounds and vanities produced by Stickley Furniture Company in upstate New York
  • Wall mirrors, historic suite kitchenettes, and stone vanity counters sourced from neighboring IKEA
a room with a bed and chairs

WHAT IS BAUHAUS DESIGN?

The Bauhaus was an artistic movement originating in Germany in the early 1900s. Its goal was to merge artistic disciplines into one unified approach. The style is often characterized as abstract, angular, and geometric, with minimal ornamentation. Marcel Breuer was one of the most important Bauhaus artists in history.