Eleanor Riant 2024 by Eleanor Riant

ELEANOR RIANT

Design Portfolio 2024

A collection of selected works...

FIDELITY HOTEL

Cleveland, Ohio

Tucked away smallness in a city of big, every detail just right. Rooted in Cleveland’s long-standing ideals, it’s familiar in place but distinct in experience. Unexpected moments for discovery, yet central to all of the important activities in the city. Simply the best hospitality experience in Cleveland.

The Fidelity Hotel is an adaptive re-use project comprised of 97 keys, and 3 unique food & beverge concepts.

Role.

Design Lead & Project ManagerGuestrooms & Public Areas

Phase. Consturction Adminstration

Projected Opening | Q2 2023

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GROUND FLOOR

GUEST RETREATS

A. PAINT & TRIM INSPIRATION

B. CHANNEL TUFTED UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD

C. BATHROOM WALL-PANELING

D. WARDROBE MATERIALITY INSPIRATION

E. HEADBOARD FORM

F. TABLE LAMP WITH PLEATED SHADE

G. USE OF LARGE SCALE ABSTRACT ART

H. LUSH VELVET UPHOLSTERY

I. BURL WOOD NIGHTSTAND INSPIRATION

CLASSIC KING LAYOUT

1. GUESTROOM ENTRY

2. WHITE OAK WOOD FLOORING WITH BORDER

3. REFRIGERATOR/ COFFEE STATION ABOVE

4. VANITY/DESK WITH MIRROR ABOVE

5. SAFE

6. KING BED WITH UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD

7. UPHOLSTERED LEATHER CLUB CHAIR

8. DECORATIVE ROMAN SHADE WITH BLACK OUT ROLLER SHADES

9. STONE VANITY

10. 3’-0” W x 5’-6” D TOILET ROOM

11. REEDED GLASS AND METAL POCKET DOOR

12. FLOOR LENGTH MIRROR

13. RECESSED TELEVISION NICHE

BACK DOOR SALOON

CHICAGO, IL

Accessed through a long alley way Backdoor Saloon has built a reputation as a mysterious bar on the second floor of one of Chicago hottest restaurant rows. The design of this old western saloon transports you to the world of the Wild Wild West.

The characterful design is comprised of widely sourced vintage furniture & accessories. Juxtaposing traditional elements with modern flourishes, the space promotes an old-world escape on Chicago weekends.

Opened on March 2017

Role. Junior Designer

Phase

BACK DOOR SALOON

WOODWORK

CEILING INSPIRATRION MIRRORS BEHIND BAR

ACCENT LIGHTING

STOOL INSPIRATION

ROSE MARY JANE

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Conceived as a cultural salon where conscious consumers connect and collaborate through cannabis. The experience is centered around an on-premise consumption lounge with a cannabis mocktail-bar and a lushly landscaped openair courtyard. Artistically curated indoors and outdoors to feel like a gathering place and work space in a garden.

The brand and space is positioned to upturn cannabis consumption stereotypes, strategically projecting a bold, confident focus on a female target audience, while remaining relevant to all cannabis consumers. This flagship location serves as a platform for gathering, savoring and fostering a community connected through cannabis. Role. Lead Designer Phase. Opened July 2022

ROSE MARY JANE | FLOORPLAN

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Bay Place Entrance + Consumption Garden

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The Darling is a kitchen and bar, speakeasy-style lounge and a gathering space for dancing the night away. The elegant hideaway is disguised as a flower shop (an homage to the neighborhood’s flower markets of old) but hidden behind burgundy velvet-draped windows as seen from the street on Restaurant Row, is a night full of surprises. There’s Europeanfocused food, classic and creative cocktails, expert service, whimsical decor oddities and periodic, novel performances throughout the evening. The lower level Library is ideal for date night with an intimate, quiet and romantic atmosphere; hundreds of vintage books; antique paintings; Persian rugs; and nooks to nibble small plates and sip cocktails. You won’t be the first one to think “Downton Abbey” gazing upon the English manor-style furnishings. Upstairs in The Ballroom, it’s all about spinning chandeliers, celebrating, dancing and socializing with a lively crowd.

Phase

Opened in November 2018