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TVS creates high performance, high impact environments that help individuals, businesses and communities thrive. Our team of experts listens intently, solves creatively and delivers reliably to make remarkable design easy. TVS engages honed perspectives across multiple markets with public, private and institutional clients to deliver design solutions that meet the complex challenges of the 21st century.
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IHG EXPERIENCE
Holiday Inn Express New Prototype Development prototype for IHG
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown, Renovation Atlanta, Georgia
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Renovation
Atlanta, Georgia
Kimpton Alma San Diego, Renovation
San Diego, California
Kimpton Morrison Yard, Phase III
Charleston, South Carolina
Columbia Place, Square 369 Courtyard by Marriott Residence Inn (in collaboration with Cooper Carry) Washington DC
Dorado Beach JW Marriott & Cerromar Collection
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Embassy Suites Alpharetta, Public Space and Guestroom Renovation Alpharetta, Georgia
Embassy Suites by Hilton Memphis Renovation
Memphis, Tennessee
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Renovation
UPSCALE AND UPPER
UPSCALE
Cedar Rapids Marriott, Guestroom Renovation
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Centennial Yards, Mixed-Use E1
Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
The Chedi Luštica Bay
Lustica Bay, Montenegro
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center, Renovation Charleston, South Carolina
Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque, Renovation Albuquerque, New Mexico
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center, Renovation Hampton, Virginia
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens, Renovation Tampa, Florida
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Guestrooms and Public Space Renovation Franklin, Tennessee
Des Moines, Iowa
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville, Renovation Huntsville, Alabama
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln, Renovation Lincoln, Nebraska
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs Hotel & Spa
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Guestrooms and Public Space
Renovation
McLean, Virginia
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Tower Expansion Chicago, Illinois
Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Guestroom and Suites, Renovation Rosemont, Illinois
Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta, Renovation
Atlanta, Georgia
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Renovation
Atlanta, Georgia
Grand Hyatt Washington DC, Lobby and Level 1 Public and Meeting Space Renovation Washington DC
Hilton Garden Inn, Prototype Design Enhancements Competition
Hilton Garden Inn, New Build and Renovation Enhancement
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, Expansion
Marco Island, Florida
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Public Space and Meeting Areas
Renovations
San Diego, California
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Spa and Fitness Center Addition
San Diego, California
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Lobby and Pool Areas
San Diego, California
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Ballroom and Exhibit Hall Addition
San Diego, California
Marriott Marquis Washington DC (in collaboration with Cooper Carry)
Washington DC
Marassi Hub Hotel
Marassi, Egypt
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, Guestrooms and Public Space Renovation Atlanta, Georgia
Lustica Marina Hotel, Montenegro Lustica Bay, Montenegro
Marriott Marquis Atlanta, Renovation
Atlanta, Georgia
Marriott Albuquerque, Guestroom Renovation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Motto by Hilton Atlanta Old Fourth Ward
Atlanta, Georgia
Orlando World Center Marriott, Public Space and Ballroom Renovation
Orlando, Florida
The Peabody Memphis, Lobby and Guestroom Renovation
Memphis, Tennessee
Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale, Public Space Renovation
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
Oranjestad, Aruba
Residence Inn by Marriott Miami
Coconut Grove
Public Space Renovation
Miami, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
Miami, Public Space Renovation Miami, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - Golf Resort, Public Space Renovation
Naples, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Guestrooms and Public Space Renovation Naples, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - Beach Resort, Meeting Space Renovation Naples, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds - Lake Oconee, Pavilion
Greensboro, Georgia
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, Lobby and Guestroom Renovation
McLean, Virginia
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Renovation
Amelia Island, Florida
Salterra Resort, Marriott Autograph Collection
Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Charlotte, North Carolina
West Des Moines Marriott, Guestrooms and Public Space Renovations
Des Moines, Iowa
Westin Savannah, Renovation Savannah, Georgia
Wind Creek Bethlehem Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
PROJECT EXPERIENCE BY NICOLE SMITH WHILE WITH ANOTHER FIRM
The Cincinnatian Curio, Renovation Cincinnati, Ohio
Hilton Barbados Resort (Guest Area), Renovation Barbados
Hilton Caribe, Renovation
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hilton Downtown Miami, Renovation Miami, Florida
Hilton Minneapolis (Public Areas), Renovation Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hyatt Regency Aruba, Renovation Antilles Dutch Caribbean
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Renovation Orlando, Florida
Park Hyatt Hotel, New Construction Hyderabad, India
The Summit Dolce Hotel, New Construction Cincinnati, Ohio
Westin (Public Areas), Renovation Charlotte, North Carolina E R C X I E P E E N
COMFORTABLE. REMARKABLE. EXPERIENTIAL. CONTEXTUAL.
A love of creating guest experiences influences our entire process and leads us to solutions that are compelling, surprising, and memorable. Each design solution is unique and crafted to fit its brand, location and the quality of our client’s aspirations. Purposeful, thoughtfully-crafted design is the gateway to cultivating bespoke, contextual and remarkable experiences that inspire and impress. Through vigilant attention to every detail, we carefully curate authentic, culturally-relevant hospitality destinations that express an attitude uniquely personalized to time and place.
We make remarkable design easy.
KIMPTON MORRISON YARD, PHASE III
Charleston
| South Carolina | Architecture
Positioned north of the historic district and along the banks of the Cooper River, the third phase of this mixeduse development includes a 250 key hotel and a 30,000 sf mixed-use building. The hotel’s public level includes a market bar that transitions into the lounge and lobby area with 16,000 sf of meeting and banquet spaces that all feature windows and outdoor terraces. The rooftop includes a pool and specialty restaurant with dramatic views in all directions.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 250 key hotel
- 30,000 sf mixed-use
- 16,000 sf meeting and banquet
- Rooftop pool and restaurant
HOTEL INDIGO ATLANTA DOWNTOWN, RENOVATION
Atlanta | Georgia | Interior Design
The Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown is at the heart of the sprawling mixed-use complex of Peachtree Center which was developed by legendary local architect John Portman. Mr. Portman himself led the adaptive reuse project in the early 2010’s sculpting the bottom floors of one of his original office towers into a boutique hotel that features his signature neofuturistic style and several personal large scale artworks. TVS is currently working to refresh the public areas and guestrooms, adding personality and an approachable upscale aesthetic, while respecting the personal touches Mr. Portman bestowed.
The repositioning of the lobby bar and café is of particular note as it aims for a stronger connection to the active surrounding neighborhood. Located next to the areas busiest train station, and directly connected to the bustling America’s Mart, the hotel features 206 guestrooms, fitness center and over 4,000 sf of meeting space.
INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD ATLANTA, RENOVATION
Atlanta | Georgia | Architecture
INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD ATLANTA
Atlanta | Georgia | Architecture
Atlanta-based InterContinental Hotel’s choice of tvsdesign to plan and design its flagship hotel acknowledges the firm’s experience in designing much of Atlanta’s significant built environment over the past three decades. An innovative philosophy that always reaches further was another factor, since the hotel is the model for InterContinental’s future brand definition.
The site, situated on a prominent bend along Peachtree Street in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead district, affords dramatic views in an architecturally competitive corridor. With its iconic ‘Southern Art’ restaurant and cafe positioned at the front of the hotel, the design creates a pedestrian and urban street presence that is a hallmark of InterContinental. The overall design of the hotel is inspired by the concept of ‘contemporary classicism” that reflects a southern regional flair in the architecture and interior design. A surprise delight of the design is an enclosed outdoor courtyard garden, an urban oasis, which is surrounded by the public circulation and meeting space on the ground floor.
The company-owned property is poised to be a premier hospitality venue and a new direction for the InterContinental brand.
KIMPTON ALMA SAN DIEGO, RENOVATION
San Diego | California | Architecture
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROTOTYPE
InterContinental Hotel Group | Architecture + Interior Design
CENTENNIAL YARDS, HOTEL
Atlanta | Georgia | Architecture + Interior Design
Centennial Yards, Parcels E1 and E2 are a mixed-use, multi-site project in Atlanta, Georgia and it is one of the largest and most exciting city-center transformations in America, the project includes hotel, residential, entertainment and retail, in addition to new infrastructure and open space. The project is under construction, projected to complete in summer of 2025. AREA + ATTRIBUTES - 291 key hotel - 300 apartments - 4,900 sf retail / restaurant
SALTERRA, A LUXURY
COLLECTION RESORT & SPA
South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands | Architecture
The Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel project in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a comprehensive transformation of an existing 120 key property, redefining the overall experience for guests.
Central to new vision are the resort areas, with expansive gardens and pools that blend with the view of the Caribbean Sea beyond. The resort includes a variety of new culinary experiences highlighted by a new, ocean-front restaurant and bar. For those seeking relaxation and wellness, an extraordinary new spa facility features a cluster of small treatment areas around a central pool with design elements and spa program inspired by the island’s salt-making history.
Set to open in 2025, this property is an eagerly anticipated addition to the Luxury Collection and an exciting new development along the secluded tropical beaches of South Caicos.
HYATT REGENCY O’HARE -
GUESTROOM AND SUITE, RENOVATION
Rosemont | Illinois | Architecture + Interior Design
In 1969 the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, the second of the dramatic Hyatt atrium hotels to be built, opened for business. Over the ensuing years the hotel was expanded, spaces were repurposed and the nature of the hotel’s business had changed. TVS worked with Hyatt Hotels to look at the property holistically and see how to bring new life and better functionality to this asset.
This building was previously brutal and uninviting, and our team was brought in to rethink its lobby and arrival spaces for a more comforting and inspiring experience. While we ultimately went on to redesign guestrooms and most other areas of this hotel, the reconfiguration and upgrade of the lobby was the first step in making this property successful again. Reception, restaurants, arrival and other functions were replanned around a lobby that was relocated to a more dramatic second floor that had been previously underused. Circulation patterns and discovery moments were entirely rethought, forming the basis for an all-new guest experience.
RENAISSANCE WIND CREEK ARUBA RESORTOCEANS SUITES, RENOVATION
Oranjestad | Aruba | Architecture + Interior Design
Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort, Ocean Suites is the 259 key, resort-style, beachfront, all-suite hotel section of the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino. Located in the marina area, adjacent to downtown Oranjestad’s shopping, dining and nightlife, this resort is perfect for those seeking an active vacation. Aruba, a place where the crashing surf meets the wind-blown desert sands. Flowering cacti and colorful, multicultural buildings stand out boldly against the rugged landscape of Aruba. Sculpted cliff side rock formations weathered from the sea and wavy textured sands glowing pink as the sunset alongside the sculptural forms of the local divi-divi tree reflecting over the clear depths of the turquoise water define the ‘happy island’ and its landscape of many personalities.
The suite design transports the guests back to that desert oasis. The coral sky and rushing surf appear on the colorful walls, the organic textures of the salt and sand inspire the carpet design and fabric selections while the native cave paintings influence the design of the headboard. Pops of green reference the islands miles of cactus groves and lush vegetation leaving the guest with a sense of warmth and wonder.
UNC CHARLOTTE MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
Charlotte | North Carolina | Interior Design
Ignited by the discovery of a curious rock in the cool glistening waters of Little Meadow Creek, Charlotte is a city born from the grit and industrious spirit of the nation’s first gold rush. The region’s pebbled creek beds, winding rivers and mysterious woods where settlers hoped to strike it rich provide the framework for an inspired design approach of the new UNC Charlotte Marriott.
Complimented by artful earth elements, a neutral color palette brings serenity to the hotel spaces. Aspirational luxury is realized through metallic touches, reminiscent of the treasure twinkling between the sand in the old settler’s gold pans. Neutral and earth-tone accent colors emulate the local river systems, with intricate line and pattern work highlighting the local woods.
The largely undeveloped, pristine water features and forest cover on the UNC Campus provide a stunning backdrop and immerses this ground-up project in the outdoor recreational lifestyle of the surrounding community. This hotel will create memorable experiences and serve as a celebration of Charlotte’s unique history.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 221 keys
- Five suites
- 173,000 sf
- Seven floors
- Nine meeting rooms
- 20,000 sf meeting space
WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM CASINO HOTEL, EXPANSION
Bethlehem | Pennsylvania | Architecture + Interior Design
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 342,000 sf total
- 280 keys
- 36,000 sf meeting space
- 8,000 sf spa
- Indoor/outdoor pool and fitness
- Full service restaurant and bar
Wind Creek Bethlehem was awarded a 2024 ASID Design Excellence Award - Gold in the Hospitality Hotels & Resorts category.
The hotel is positioned within the extraordinary site of a prominent steel mill adjacent to the Lehigh River, with historic buildings and industrial infrastructure dating to its time as the nation’s second largest steel producer, and largest shipbuilder. The building’s design and interiors draw from that context in reference and in spirit of the ingenuity and artistry of what was produced there.
The fiery artisan narrative pays homage to Bethlehem’s unique past with a fresh new vision of its vibrant future. Integration of steel craftsmanship with the artisanal culture of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe manifest a unique, distinctive experience for guests.
The union of modern sleek industrial features with natural, artisanal elements juxtaposed with bold colors of orange, reds, golden yellow, and peacock blue activates the spirit of the new Wind Creek Property. The design palette and artwork drew inspiration from the historic steel mills and the fiery molten iron processing. Wind Creek Hotel & Casinos guest target is a ‘hotel for women.’ The hotel features luxurious finishes within in the guestrooms and the spa that focus on the female centric experience. The project utilizes mixed materials such as stone, metals and woods, combined with luxurious fabrics and carpet textiles. Custom crystal and glass light fixtures throughout the hotel.
JW MARRIOTT AND CERROMAR HOTEL, DORADO BEACH
Dorado | Puerto Rico | Architecture + Interior Design
A luxurious waterfront mixed-use development consisting of a 280 key four-star resort, an 80 key five-star resort, 34 luxury condo units, conference facilities, a spa, and numerous F&B retail support and amenity functions.
TVS provided master planning for the site including creation of lagoons, 25 waterfront villas, and a casino as part of future development. The development is driven by its connection with nature, taking advantage of an extraordinary beachfront and lush tropical vegetation.
The two resort hotels are interconnected, sharing services and amenity areas while offering unique experiences for its guests. Inspired by water, the 4-star resort exhibits a conceptual flow from the rivers and lagoons experienced upon arrival, out across the expansive pools, and to the beach beyond. The five-star property takes advantage of its unique position at the point of an outcropping with sweeping, dramatic, long-range coastal views. Here the design is more immersive and organic, highlighting the qualities of a tropical forest and connecting with the natural coastline and connection with the ocean.
CERROMAR RESORT AND RESIDENCES
Dorado | Puerto Rico | Architecture + Interior Design
A new vision for the Dorado Beach site focuses on premium luxury, with a small 30-key hotel and 80 residential units in a series of mid-rise towers surrounding common resort amenities. The units are extraordinary — each has ocean views, expansive terraces for indoor/outdoor living, and are generous in scale with full kitchen and dining areas. The hotel offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations, while the residential units add 4 and 5-bedroom penthouse offerings that, inclusive of outdoor areas and private pools, span over 10,000 sf to accommodate families or group travel.
MARRIOTT MARQUIS WASHINGTON, DC
Washington DC | United States | Architecture
The Marriott Marquis Washington, DC convention hotel is located in the District of Columbia next to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and is one of four Marquis properties in the world. The project consists of 1,175 guestrooms on fourteen floors above the lobby and more than 105,000 sf of meeting and assembly space. The heart of the hotel will be the Grand Lobby which is a large, open, welcoming space activated with natural daylight from an interior atrium with a glass roof over 130’ above the ground floor. Around the perimeter of the hotel, five publicly accessible retail and restaurant outlets will help activate the neighborhood.
The design of the hotel is inspired and influenced by the unique context in which it is located. As an urban infill project, it is situated in a neighborhood that ranges in scale and use from large civic facilities to fine grain residential. The massing and the transparency of the design is born out of a desire to respond and connect to this context. The hotel itself even incorporates an adjacent historic building that is repurposed as unique guestrooms for the larger hotel.
The overall design approach reflects an appropriate level of contemporary thinking while respecting the undeniable architectural traditions of our nation’s capital.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 1,175 keys
- Grand lobby
- 105,000 sf meeting space
COLUMBIA PLACE, SQUARE 369
Washington DC | United States | Architecture
Columbia Place is located in the Shaw Historic district in Washington DC, adjacent to the existing Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis Washington DC. The new 12-story mixed-use development consists of a dual-brand hotel component and a residential component, both including the adaptive reuse of eight historic buildings.
The hotel consists of a Courtyard by Marriott and a Residence Inn by Marriott, with many shared public spaces, including more than 8,400 sf of meeting spaces and 3,500 sf of rooftop amenities. Six existing townhomes along 9th street, as well as a portion of an existing pre-Civil War building located on L Street, will be preserved and incorporated into the design of the hotel through adaptive reuse. Approximately 5,600 sf of ground floor retail and restaurants will be located within the six historic townhomes. The four-story historic Lurgan Building, located on L Street will also be preserved and integrated into the residential component of the project.
The facility has been designed to be a modern city landmark while blending with the context, providing an appropriate scale for the district, interest and warmth to create a dynamic interaction with the rest of the district residents. The project enhances the surrounding community by connecting to the sense of place and allowing the architecture to harmoniously inhabit the context on a human scale.
The project has achieved a LEED Silver rating. Several features have been added to enhance daylighting of the interior and minimize mechanical system expenses. With the integration of 14,200 sf of vegetated green roofs, the project site has the potential to collect more than 45,000 gallons of storm water stored in underground cisterns.
AREA + ATTRIBUTES
- 360,500 sf
- 144 keys at the Residence Inn by Marriott
- 360 keys at the Courtyard by Marriott
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
HOT SPRINGS HOTEL & SPA, RENOVATION
Hot Springs | Arkansas | Architecture + Interior Design
The design of this hotel renovation was inspired by local influences including the lush landscape of the nearby Hot Springs National Park, the shapes and patterns found in the architecture of the iconic bath houses along Bathhouse Row just a few blocks away, and the transparency, texture and sparkle of the local quartz crystal. The design was driven by the concept and strategically crafted to meet brand standards.
The client engaged the design team to reimagine the property’s guestrooms and public spaces, including reception, atrium with bar and breakfast buffet, restrooms, fitness center, ballrooms and meeting rooms. Additionally, areas were converted to add additional meeting rooms to maximize the property’s revenue targets. 246 guestrooms were renovated across all space types, including king and double queen rooms, corner suites, two presidential suites and all ADA rooms, which included conversions and updates to meet current codes.
THE RITZ-CARLTON
TVS has been working with The Ritz-Carlton brand for almost two decades. Our experience includes a wide spectrum of scope from repositioning projects to major expansions, interiors to architecture, and guestrooms to public space. We’ve built a trusted relationship with the brand and owners which has led to several projects at multiple properties for our repeat clients.
THE RITZ-CARLTON
- AMELIA ISLAND, RENOVATION AND BALLROOM EXPANSION
Amelia Island | Florida | Architecture + Interior Design
In this iconic waterfront hotel property, the Lobby Bar’s new design is inspired by the coastal heritage of Amelia Island and invites guests to dine and socialize in comfort and style. A specific design inspiration for the space, with warm gray tones and light reflecting wallcoverings, is the oyster— a shellfish known for its rich taste and pearlescent qualities. Open seating gives this area a communal feel, as guests are encouraged to dine in groups of all sizes or grab The Amelia, their signature bourbon cocktail at the bar.
What initially began as a soft goods renovation turned into a full gut and transition from just a bar in the lobby to a branded 125-cover casual dining space and bar. The client desired growth in Lobby Bar’s business, and that problem was solved with design by increasing the size of the bar and increasing visibility by removing a wall obstructing it from the lobby. By removing the wall, the lobby gained views of both the restaurant and windows facing the ocean, while still remaining a separate entity from Lobby Bar.
THE RITZ-CARLTON - NAPLES BEACH RESORT,
GUESTROOMS AND PUBLIC SPACES RENOVATION
Naples | Florida | Architecture + Interior Design
A jewel on the Florida Gulf Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples needed to be refreshed. TVS led the design team to update three restaurant and bar locations, a junior ballroom, the club lounge, and all guestrooms and suites, as well as hurricane resistant windows. With a very short construction window, the hotel was closed for two months and reopened in the fall of 2013 with a completely new appearance and enhanced guest experience.
Our work at the property has spanned additional projects including meeting and ballroom renovations and updates to the bar and restaurants.
THE RITZ-CARLTON - COCONUT GROVE, RENOVATION
Miami
| Florida | Architecture
A jewel on the Florida Gulf Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples needed to be refreshed. TVS led the design team to update three restaurant and bar locations, a junior ballroom, the club lounge, and all guestrooms and suites, as well as hurricane resistant windows. With a very short construction window, the hotel was closed for two months and reopened in the fall of 2013 with a completely new appearance and enhanced guest experience. We continued our work at the property with the recent addition of a bar to their casual dining restaurant and a renovation to their fine dining restaurant’s private dining room.
THE RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS - LAKE OCONEE
Greensboro | Georgia | Architecture + Interior Design
The event pavilion is a farmhouse inspired venue with an indooroutdoor stacked stone fireplace at the helm of the room. An exposed timber trussed ceiling paired with solid oak barn doors and hand-crafted iron chandeliers creates a stunning backdrop for any event or social celebration. Fully climate controlled for year-round comfort, The pavilion speaks to true southern hospitality with a wrap-around porch providing the perfect gathering place for guests to linger while enjoying the outdoors.
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