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Hotel Emc2, Autograph Collection, Rockwell Group | International Design Awards Winners

Hotel Emc2, Autograph Collection

CompanyRockwell Group

Lead DesignersDavid Rockwell

Design TeamGreg Keffer, Paris Swann, Matt Nadil, Havard Cooper, Abbey Kesten, Gorretti Layco and Lauren McGowan

Project LocationChicago, IL

ClientSmashotels (Operator) Marriott International, Inc. (Owner)

CreditsPhotos By: Michael Kleinberg and Nick Fochtman

Prize(s)Honorable Mention

Entry Description

Hotel EMC2 is a new Autograph Collection gem near Chicago’s Northwestern University medical campus. Rockwell Group merged the worlds of the scientist and artist for the eclectic interiors, celebrating a sense of discovery, creativity, and innovation.

Inspired by the artist's and scientist’s shared interest in collecting, a bookcase extends into the lobby, creating nooks of curiosities. A custom reception desk is made of polished rose gold and glass.

The simple yet refined residential aesthetic of the 195 guestrooms is balanced with imaginative, custom touches.