Category: HOSPITALITY

The design draws from the language of the church itself, informed by the spirit of Peggy Guggenheim, the consummate collector. Conceived as the European home of an eccentric, well traveled hostess, the hotel unfolds as a series of curated spaces where art, furnishings, and objects feel accumulated over time. Historic materials and finishes remain foundational, while contemporary interventions introduce warmth, intimacy, and a lived in sophistication.

The lobby is marked by the building’s original monumental wood entry doors, opening into interiors where plasterwork, moulding, and stained glass have been carefully preserved. These elements establish a rich architectural backdrop that anchors the project in its past while allowing new insertions to feel both intentional and effortless.

At the heart of the hotel, the former sanctuary has been transformed into a restaurant and bar that retains the dramatic volume and proportions of the original church. Stained glass windows filter light across original wood floors, preserving the spatial hierarchy. The altar has been reimagined as a flexible private dining room, and the choir loft now serves as an intimate lounge. Each intervention honors the history of the space while adapting it for contemporary use.

Original stained glass windows depict the lives of saints, casting a layered ambient glow across the space. Beneath them, low-slung custom furnishings and rich, saturated tones create a sensual, lounge-like atmosphere that contrasts with the building’s historic scale. The result is a dynamic social core that feels both reverent and indulgent, where past and present are held in constant dialogue.

“Lively, singular, and stylish, public spaces would beckon neighborhood creatives and visitors alike.” – Architectural Digest

Each room feels intimate and personal, shaped by proportion, light, and an understated approach to luxury. Arched openings, dark wood built-ins, and tailored upholstery nod to the hotel’s European design cues. Parquet wood floors and soft plaster walls provide a historical backdrop for curated artwork and objects that feel collected over time.

“From the beginning, we thought about it as almost an exhibition space, with this European villa feel, like you’re coming into a gallerist’s home,” – Lucia

The bathrooms are defined by a layered, tactile material palette. Console sinks feature marble countertops, brass legs, exposed plumbing, and wall mounted fittings that reference traditional washstands. Deep green glazed tile introduces saturated contrast, while custom mosaic floors extend throughout, adding intricacy and variation underfoot. Each space balances richness with warmth, where historic cues are refined through careful detailing and an elevated yet understated approach.

Outdoor spaces extend the atmosphere of the hotel into the open air, offering a series of intimate, garden like settings. At the pool, brick paving, lush planting, and tailored lounge seating create a warm, relaxed environment that feels both social and composed.

The rooftop garden frames views of Silver Lake and the church tower, pairing striped banquettes and wrought metal furnishings with a softer landscape edge. Together, these spaces carry forward the project’s sensibility, blending hospitality with a relaxed, outdoor way of living.

Hotel Lucile brings new life to a historic structure, transforming a once singular place of gathering into a layered and evolving social environment. Through a careful balance of preservation and reinvention, the project bridges past and present, creating spaces that feel rooted, intimate, and distinctly contemporary.

The lobby serves as a warm, art-filled gathering space, anchored by a sculpted mural that honors the natural beauty of the Pacific Coast. Earthy tones, vintage-inspired furnishings, and handcrafted details create a welcoming ambiance that blends history, art, and coastal charm.

The lobby bar & lounge encourage reflection and communing with others amongst curated tunes. Oxblood tile work surrounds the bar, awakening a playful place to meet creatives and adventurers. Sculpted formal elements and custom built-in banquettes welcome guests to connect in an intimate way.

The guest rooms offer a refined yet effortless retreat, merging soft textures, natural materials, and built-in furnishings for a cohesive, calming feel. Inspired by coastal living, each space is designed for comfort, with a focus on organic elegance and understated luxury.

Working closely with LAND, we reimagined the ethos of the space to evoke the energy of Laguna Beach’s creative roots, echoing the local bohemian spirit in an organic way. Handcrafted and natural materials create a comfortable canvas that feels indicative of the history of the landscape and it’s beloved woodworkers. Bespoke styling elements, sandy hues, and custom chairs adorn the suites and common spaces, while each guest room features custom artwork printed on canvas.

Surrounded by woven lounge chairs and sculptural seating, the pool area is a tranquil escape that seamlessly blends relaxation with effortless style. By day, it’s a sun-soaked retreat, and by night, it transforms into an intimate space for cocktails and conversation.

More than a hotel, Casa Loma is a destination designed to inspire, offering a perfect balance of culture, comfort, and coastal beauty. Every space invites guests to slow down, connect, and leave feeling refreshed and creatively recharged.

The designs celebrate the idea of Americana- guiding the way for collaborations with local makers and partners for a blend of new Colorado craftsmanship with a touch of nostalgia. The designers drew inspiration from the surrounding landscape and wild expanses of the park, resulting in the use of “natural colors “without being limited to muted greens and tepid tans.

The property’s own backyard contains streaks of bright neon orange moss and pops of brick red Indian paintbrush. Bringing those unexpected hues into the interiors was a respectful and exciting way to celebrate the site.

With further inspiration from Our native state of California and architects such as Mickey Muennig, the material palette is composed to create a more direct connection with nature than is typically found in more traditional Hudson Valley architecture. These natural materials provide a rich backdrop for the highly curated interior design collection.

The overall site plan and design of the structures are all tailored to frame views of the natural surroundings. The holistic architecture of the structures is designed to create an experiential narrative that introduces the guests to the site and then reveals the views of the Shawangunk Ridge upon arrival at the Great Porch, the heart of the main building complex that connects the Shop and Clay restaurant.

The overall palette of the project is composed of an abundance of natural materials – stacked stone, slate, weathered wood finishes, naturally oxidized Corten steel, to name a few – that blend seamlessly with the landscape and provide warmth through texture and lack of uniformity, but also conform to the modern architectural lines of the buildings

Our founders, Cayley Lambur and Lucia Bartholomew met while working for Frank Gehry, and were particularly inspired by his early housing design from the 1980s, in which spare materials were used to create ‘villages’ of structures that work together harmoniously as one whole.

Character grade wood materials by Kebony as well as repurposed natural oak cladding by Madera Surfaces are prevalent throughout, as well as extensive use of textured slate tiles (as an alternative to the widespread use of local bluestone), a variety of mottled plaster wall finishes, and recycled canvas wall-covering in the Bower Cabins.

We worked with ownership from the early conception of the project, from initial site master planning through construction, collaborating on the evolution of the overall concept and goals for the guest experience throughout.

The Bower Cabins, Cottages, Suites, and amenity buildings together relate as part of a whole, with a consistent architectural language that adapts to the specific context within the site.

With warm coral velvet, textured blue-green accents, and otomi-patterned pillows, the rooms are imbued with depth to enliven the existing plaster interior.

In addition to Silver Lake’s history and natural landscaping, inspiration came from a myriad of eclectic sources. The work of Luis Barragán, a pioneer of Mexican Modernism, was frequently referenced for his genius in eliciting tranquility from clean lines, natural materials, color and use of light.

The Southern California climate allowed for most social spaces to be outdoors, with intimate and casual seating in the garden-like atmosphere within verdant, cascading terraces joined together by exterior staircases, echoing the local context.

Flagstone flooring and handmade Moroccan and Italian tilework within tree-covered courtyards create intimate oases in which locals and tourists alike find themselves at ease and refreshed. Electric Bowery tied the exterior spaces together with smooth finish plaster & vintage stucco, paying homage to the Mexican influence on Southern Californian architecture.

Armchairs made of leather and wood, prints by Blockshop and Alexandra Berg, and Laure Joliet photography animate the space while live plants and antique rugs unique to each room accomplish our desire for every guest to experience subtly distinct decorative elements.