M.11 COLOR + HOSPITALITY

EAST

AT BRICKELL CITY CENTER

M.11 COLOR + HOSPITALITY

THE LOBBY

East Miami Hotel, was designed by Clodagh Design. Feng Shui, Bio geometry, Radiesthesia and crystal healing methods were used throughout the hotel to balance and harmonize the flow of energy. The vision behind the design was to create different ambients and experiences throughout the hotel. The lobby consists of many spaces. Its main purpose is the lobby lounge. Next to it is Domain, which is the cafe where guests can get a coffee or cocktail of their choice.

LINE

A line is an extension of a point, elongated mark, connection between two points, the effect of the edge of an object. In the design of the lobby we can appreciate vertical and horizontal lines. The horizontal lines in the lobby are used to make the space feel wider, and the vertical lines are used to elongate, which makes the ceiling look taller.

Texture is the property, sensation and feel of the objects received through sense of touch and vision. The designer let the materials give the palette for the space. Many textures are seen throughout the lobby, especially the rock tiles on the front wall in the entrance. The roughness of the rock and wood give a beautiful contrast to the polished floor in the lobby.

TEXTURE

SHAPE

Shape is a flat, enclosed area of an artwork created through lines, textures, colors or an area enclosed by other shapes such as triangles, circles, and squares. Used in the cafe, several shapes can be seen, such as the curved chairs, the circle table, the square bar stools, and rectangular doors above the bar.

LOBBY COLOR PALETTE

The color palette was given by the materiality used. The designer used several materials throughout the whole space. Wood, steel, rocks, fabrics, etc. To make these materials contrast, the designer chose the color orange. This color is used very elegantly in the space.

QUINTO LA HUELLA

Next to the pool, is the Uruguayan wood-fired restaurant called Quinto La Huella. Quinto La Huella brings a dash of Latin American flair to Miami, with an authentic open-fire parrilla and wood-fire oven. The restaurant was designed by Studio Collective. The restaurant has a rustic chic feel.

TEXTURE

Texture is the property, sensation and feel of the objects received through sense of touch and vision. The designer used many textures to make this rustic restaurant come to life. Wood piles were used in the bar wall. The bar stools are made out of rustic leather. The bar top is made out of wood with a polished finish. What helps bring contrast to these materials, is the fine and delicate glassware.

LINE

A line is an extension of a point, elongated mark, connection between two points, the effect of the edge of an object. In the design of the workspace, there are not many visible straight lines. The restaurant’s roof have horizontal lines along the space. Vertical and horizontal lines are used for the beams, used for the rustic environment. Thin vertical lines are used as the ceiling lines. SHAPE

Shape is a flat, enclosed area of an artwork created through lines, textures, colors or an area enclosed by other shapes such as triangles, circles, and squares. Used in the restaurant, is specially noticeable in the wood piles arranged as the bar. Also, the designer incorporated some square lounge tables.

QUINTO LA HUELLA COLOR PALETTE

The color palette was given by the materiality used. The designer used several materials throughout the whole space. Wood, steel, rocks, fabrics, etc. To make these materials contrast, the clear delicate glassware was used.

SOURCES

https://www.interiordesign. net/projects/13510-clodaghs-meditative-east-miami-hotelchannels-asian-tradition/ https://clodagh.com/projects/ east-hotel-miami/ https://studio-collective.com/ portfolio/quinto/

CONCLUSION

Interior design is an important factor in an architect’s career. Some of us struggle on a daily basis with color, textures and patterns. Color Theory has been one of the most eye-opening classes I’ve ever taken. It has enriched my knowledge on every topic, so in the future it can make the design process more efficient.

From all the classes I’ve ever taken in my career, Color Theory has been by far one of my favorites. As an architect, we are always making portfolios to show our work. This class has taught me the use of space, and that less can mean more. It has also taught me that color can affect people’s feelings and thoughts, 58