“The aesthetic of W Lakeshore is a hybrid of contemporary and sleek with influences from the city’s cultural landscape,” says Will Meyer, co-founder of New York-based Meyer Davis Studio.

The entrance introduces the idea with a series of black-mirrored walls and abstract Chicago city grids on metal screens.

Behind copper-plated reception desks, a wall lined with white spray cans recalls Chicago’s role in their invention.

To echo an abstract city grid concept, the bar is wrapped in white vinyl with cross-stitching.

The bar, set in the center of the public area, mirrors the cityscape with curvilinear mirror strips on the ceiling.

Throughout the rest of the public spaces, materials such as gray striped stone flooring emulate the skyline and its shadows.

The mirror-clad private dining room continues reflections of the city view.

“We wanted to create a sexy and inviting space that could be a haven for an individual but also an inviting place for a group of people to socialize,” Meyer says.

Silver wire-brushed wood makes the spaces seem more customized, and gray banquettes hug the walls to provide for larger groups.

“We worked to create a variety of textures, layers, and architectural pieces that could enhance the scale of the project, while also providing a more intimate setting for a guest,” Meyer says.