The Le Méridien Philadelphia has begun a $1 million renovation to enhance its public spaces on the ground floor, including the entrance, reception, lobby, private meeting room, restaurant, and bar. Slated to wrap at the end of this month, the refresh is being executed by Omaha-based firm Leo A. Daly.
The revamp will celebrate the French influence on Philadelphia’s culture and history, drawing inspiration from tales of artists, aristocrats, and thinkers who fled to the city during the French Revolution. The facelift will see layers of military patterns and textures installed as a nod to both U.S. and French history, while also referencing modern military dress. Interlaced geometric patterns will mingle with organic and abstract line work evocative of the city’s railroad tracks.
Accentuating the traditional architecture, the midcentury aesthetic will also pay homage to the Le Méridien brand’s history of accommodating Air France pilots and crew with a rich palette, neoclassical wood wall panels, and walnut furniture. Cool neutrals ranging from smoky gray to deep coal are accented with copper and brass metals. A pop of sapphire blue creates an added visual layer.
