A Holiday Inn in Knoxville, Tennessee has been revamped and reflagged as the Marriott Knoxville Downtown. New York-based firm Stonehill Taylor was responsible for the redesign of the property, which is located adjacent to the site of the 1982 World’s Fair. The new design concept pays homage to the Southern locale. “Inspired by Knoxville’s vibrant energy and maker culture, the design team beautifully showcased work of local artisans throughout the hotel’s interiors, resulting in a handcrafted experience,” says Stonehill Taylor principal Sara Duffy. “Throughout the hotel’s interiors, Stonehill Taylor used a color palette and materials to reflect a handcrafted experience.”
In the lobby, guests arrive beneath a ceiling enhanced by pyramid-style tiles, while a woodblock feature wall demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship. A double-sided fireplace was also renewed with large-format tiles and strategically placed metallic portals that amplify the reception’s welcoming ambiance. Communal tables and seating enclaves populate an adjacent social hub nearby as well.
Metal and glass compose the doorway leading to the concierge-level M-Club, where a handcrafted experience awaits. The space is accented by amenities like an open pantry and kitchen concept. Custom elements, including Carrera-inspired porcelain walls and slate blue gray millwork, line the sundrenched space.
Included among the hotel’s 13,000 square feet of event space, a pair of ballrooms and pre-function areas are outfitted with expansive windows and garage doors that reinforce the outdoors and offset the industrial aesthetic of concrete floors and semi-exposed ceilings.
Artwork and carpeting found in guestroom corridors depicts the glassmaking process, perpetuating the theme into the Marriott Knoxville Downtown’s more than 300 accommodations. Headboards and casegoods contrast dark and light wood tones, while dark blue carpeting echoes the hallway carpeting patterns. A barn-door leads to a bathroom equipped with an accent wallcovering reminiscent of an aged glass as well.
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