Custom-Cut Columnar Creation

by Mark Robins | September 1, 2020 12:00 am

The four-star hotel opened in 1982. It continues to be a popular choice for Seattle visitors due to its proximity to the Washington State Convention & Trade Center and the retail core of downtown. After a $130 million renovation, which began in 2005, the Sheraton Seattle now includes 75,000 square feet of ballroom and breakout space, 47 meeting rooms and 1,258 guest rooms.

When the Sheraton Hotel decided to renovate their lobby in its downtown Seattle building, designers brought in Oakland, Calif.-based Móz Designs to create a unique solution for the structural columns located near guest check-in. Centrally located, these columns help modernize the hotel that has become a Seattle landmark. HBA used Móz’s solid-core, 3/16-inch aluminum to create six double-layered column covers. The outer layer is a custom laser-cut pattern in Classic Medium Bronze, which is complemented by a painted inner layer creating a 3-D effect.

Ultimately, HBA selected metal due to its durable, easy-to-clean and economical qualities. The installer was RB Woodcraft Inc., Syracuse, N.Y. Backlit acrylic panels in a golden stripe color from Newbury Park, Calif.-based Envel Design Corp.’s Impressions line add additional color and infuse the hotel lobby with light to create a decorative, contemporary feel.

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