At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the Mediterranean Revival architecture and the influence of architect Addison Mizner are reinterpreted in a modern Palm Beach charm. “We sought to bring the Mediterranean theme into the building while still keeping the details and furnishings current and contemporary,” says designer Pamela Anderson of Chicago-based Anderson/Miller.
At the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the Mediterranean Revival architecture and the influence of architect Addison Mizner are reinterpreted in a modern Palm Beach charm. “We sought to bring the Mediterranean theme into the building while still keeping the details and furnishings current and contemporary,” says designer Pamela Anderson of Chicago-based Anderson/Miller.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The lobby features patterns gleaned from some of the Mizner homes—a grid of octagonal shapes in medium scale—and complementary floor patterns. “Completed with Venetian plaster, the vault is a dramatic space for the crystal fixtures, which are reminiscent of a whimsical fireworks finale at Disney,” says Miller.
The lobby features patterns gleaned from some of the Mizner homes—a grid of octagonal shapes in medium scale—and complementary floor patterns. “Completed with Venetian plaster, the vault is a dramatic space for the crystal fixtures, which are reminiscent of a whimsical fireworks finale at Disney,” says Miller.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Inspired by the vaulted porte cochere at the Breakers Palm Beach resort, the design of the lobby is echoed on the elevator doors and recalled subtly in the floor patterns.
Inspired by the vaulted porte cochere at the Breakers Palm Beach resort, the design of the lobby is echoed on the elevator doors and recalled subtly in the floor patterns.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The octagonal pattern reappears in a different scale behind the guestroom bathtub.
The octagonal pattern reappears in a different scale behind the guestroom bathtub.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
“The guestrooms I see as a sophisticated experience with a sense of place,” Miller explains.
“The guestrooms I see as a sophisticated experience with a sense of place,” Miller explains.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The team used a color palette appropriate for the locale, but in a softened tone. “The color scheme is calm with a pop of color,” Miller says.
The team used a color palette appropriate for the locale, but in a softened tone. “The color scheme is calm with a pop of color,” Miller says.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
“We wanted to use these traditional patterns while trying to make them more current,” says Miller.
“We wanted to use these traditional patterns while trying to make them more current,” says Miller.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The bathroom’s octagonal white marble tiles complement white countertops and contrast with the dark wood vanity.
The bathroom’s octagonal white marble tiles complement white countertops and contrast with the dark wood vanity.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
“Overall the furnishings are contemporary and clean lined, with touches of sparkle and whimsy,” describes Miller.
“Overall the furnishings are contemporary and clean lined, with touches of sparkle and whimsy,” describes Miller.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The firework-like light fixtures in the main lobby reflect through the windows onto the pool outside. “I love the fluid beauty of the vaulted ceiling with the glitter and magic of the crystal light fixtures,” Miller adds.
The firework-like light fixtures in the main lobby reflect through the windows onto the pool outside. “I love the fluid beauty of the vaulted ceiling with the glitter and magic of the crystal light fixtures,” Miller adds.