ATLANTA

Inspired by the eclectic energy and urban sensibility of Midtown Atlanta, award-winning firm Studio 11 Design created and executed a one-of-a-kind concept fusing art with cutting-edge technology. The design team coupled unexpected throwback art pieces with surprising tech elements to create a sophisticated, edgy and bold aesthetic. The use of concrete materials and neutral colors, a nod to the neighborhood’s industrial past, is juxtaposed by elements of whimsy: repurposed cassette tapes and floppy disks in bold colors.

Fulfilling the need for an enlivened arrival experience and social gathering space, the new lobby creates a seamless transition between the check-in area and the hotel’s restaurant. The open space is now inclusive of Community Smith restaurant, creating an all-encompassing space for visitors to gather, socialize, and dine, making the hotel’s lobby primed to become Atlanta’s go-to destination.

The new spaces have an ultramodern feel that is enhanced by the use of tech-themed artwork and sculptures, as well as brightly-colored, custom-woven carpet. Vintage finds and re-sourced materials adorn the spaces in unanticipated ways. The fitness center has been redesigned with an edgy theme and state-of-the-art equipment including two Peloton bikes. In addition to a refreshed look and feel for all guest rooms, the hotel’s 15,000 square feet of meeting space are updated as well, cementing Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel’s re-emergence as one of Midtown Atlanta’s most beautiful hotels.

Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel is managed by Denver-based Sage Hospitality and is owned by Carey Watermark Investors 2 Incorporated.

PAMELA MILLER FOR THE AJC

UPCOMING