The Dorian Case Study

It’s Better to Be Bold

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The Dorian’s name references The Picture of Dorian Gray, the iconic 1891 novel written by Oscar Wilde.

Guided by the concept of ‘Modern Day Wilde’, eclectic material and colour choices evoke the interiors and fashions of Wilde’s era, along with his hallmark eccentricity and biting wit.

Contrasting materials, bold colours, and the whimsical reinterpretation of traditional patterns such as tartans, houndstooths, and tweeds make for an experience that is richly layered, defined by contrasts, and underlined by a recurring sense of surprise. Expect to find new ‘Aha!’ moments at every turn and visit.

A significant investment in downtown Calgary’s role as a hospitality destination, The Dorian aims to capture the city’s unique spirit. Instead of relying on cliches, The Dorian channels downtown Calgary’s independence of thought through its bold, directional, and unapologetic design.

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Journey to the Wilde Side Lobby & Reception P. 2 Prologue P. 12 Fitness P. 26 The Wilde P. 30 Conference Area P. 44 Guest Corridors & Elevator Lobbies

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Guestrooms P. 60 Suites P. 76 Acknowledgments P. 86

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Lobby & Reception 2

LOBBY & RECEPTION CONCEPT

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Hotel Entrance

Reception Prologue Cafe

Elevator Lobby

LOBBY & RECEPTION FLOOR PLAN

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Wallcovering throughout

Antique mirror accent Reception desk Marble feature wall

LOBBY & RECEPTION MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

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LOBBY & ELEVATOR ELEVATION

ELEVATOR LOBBY ELEVATION

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Mirror art , feature wall , and reception desk inspired by “The Picture of Dorian Gray”

Metal inlay detail

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“ “ To live is the rarest thing in

the world. Most people exist, that is all.”

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Prologue 12

APOTHECARY CABINET CONCEPT

OVERALL MOOD

BAR CONCEPT

FLOORING CONCEPT

BANQUETTE CONCEPT

LOUNGE CHAIR

ENTRY DOOR

LOBBY CAFE CONCEPT

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Communal Table Street Entrance

Custom floor mosaic

Hotel Lobby

LOBBY CAFE FLOOR PLAN

Banquette Seating 14

Soft furnishing fabrics

Bar front tiles

LOBBY CAFE MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

Custom floor mosaic colour palette

Washroom wallcovering

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BAR ELEVATION

BANQUETTE ELEVATION

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Bottle display

Banquette screen wall

Communal table with fixed lamp 17

COMMUNAL TABLE ELEVATION

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Cabinets for merchandise Restrooms

Custom sliding doors

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“ We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities.”

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“ Every saint

has a past, and every sinner has a future.”

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Fitness 26

TRX AND ACCENT COLOUR

BACK-LIT MIRROR

FEATURE CEILING LIGHT

NEON SIGNAGE CONCEPT

FITNESS STUDIO CONCEPT BUILT-IN BENCH AND STORAGE

FITNESS STUDIO STORAGE CONCEPT

FITNESS CONCEPT

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“ Nothing can

cure the soul but the senses.”

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The Wilde 30

L27 RESTAURANT CONCEPT

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Bespoke wool area rug

Communal table

Banquette

L27 RESTAURANT FLOOR PLAN

Main dining area

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Patio

Upholstered wallcovering behind banquette

Bar top

Soft furnishing fabrics

L27 RESTAURANT MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

Bar front tile

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LOUNGE & BAR ELEVATION

ELEVATOR ELEVATION

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Digital screen behind book shelves

Ribbed glass screen with brass frame

Custom artwork inspired by Oscar Wilde’s work

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BANQUETTE SEATING ELEVATION

RESTROOMS ELEVATION

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Custom wallsconces

Green wood veneer bulkhead

Feature artwork in light box

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“ I can resist

anything except temptation.”

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“ An idea that is

not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all.”

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Conference Area 44

CONFERENCE AREA CONCEPT

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Courtyard Hotel by others

Prefunction

CONFERENCE AREA FLOOR PLAN

Custom axminster carpet throughout 46

Prefunction wallcovering

Millwork finish throughout

Conference wallcovering

CONFERENCE AREA MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

Custom axminster carpet

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CONFERENCE ROOM MILLWORK ELEVATION

PREFUNCTION AREA ELEVATION

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Ceiling cove with brass edge detail Antique mirror

Brass inlay detail

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“ We are all in the

gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”

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Guest Corridors & Elevator Lobbies

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GUEST CORRIDORS & ELEVATOR LOBBIES CONCEPT

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Hexagon mosaic tile with floor indicator

TYPICAL GUEST CORRIDOR & ELEVATOR LOBBY FLOOR PLAN

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Custom axminster carpet

Millwork finish @ door drops

Corridor wallcovering

GUEST CORRIDORS & ELEVATOR LOBBIES MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

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GUEST ELEVATOR LOBBY ELEVATION

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“ You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”

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Guestrooms 60

GUESTROOMS CONCEPT

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L-shape settee Hardwood floor with carpet inset

Continuous headboard & closet design

Bathroom barn door

TYPICAL KING ROOM FLOOR PLAN

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houndstooth drapery

Ribbed glass bathroom privacy panel

GUESTROOMS MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

Bathroom tile concept

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TYPICAL KING ROOM HEADBOARD WALL ELEVATION

TYPICAL KING ROOM CLOSET ELEVATION

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CLOSET INTERIOR ELEVATION

Closet niche

carpet inlay in hardwood floor

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TYPICAL KING ROOM ELEVATION

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Antique mirror @ closet doors

accent lighting

Stool with leather handle detail

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TYPICAL QUEEN/ QUEEN ROOM HEADBOARD WALL ELEVATION

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Modern portrait of Oscar Wilde

Lounge chair fabric to match feature wallcovering

Upholstered headboard with metal detail Signature bar cart

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TYPICAL GUEST BATHROOM ELEVATION

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Hexagon wall tile

Ribbed glass privacy panel

Motion-sensor light under vanity

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“Be yourself;

everyone else is already taken.”

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Suites 76

SUITES CONCEPT

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Custom wool area rug

Carpet insert per typical guestroom

Neutral headboard wallcovering

Freestanding tub

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Suite Living Room

Bedroom

Feature wet bar

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Living room soft furnishing fabrics

SUITES MATERIALS & FINISHES CONCEPT

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Bedroom wallcovering concept

Bedroom bench and sofa fabrics

Suite Bedroom

Bathroom barn door

Curved Sofa

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“ I have the

simplest of tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.”

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THE DORIAN, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION

Client: PBA Group of Companies Hotel Brand: Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International Operator/ Purchasing: Concord Hospitality Contractor: EllisDon Interior Design: CHIL Interior Design Architect: GGA-Architecture

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