Lobby - Le Centre Sheraton Hotel
Location: Downtown Montréal, Quebec, Canada — Photo credit: Gillian Jackson
The Hotel Sheraton’s lobby consists of a vast area made even vaster by a curtain wall on one side and a mezzanine up above. Thus, the main challenge resided in providing a layout that would accommodate multiple uses while also creating distinctive sections and atmospheres. The reception desks and their surroundings were redesigned to enhance the customer experience from the moment they arrive at the hotel, while the bar was entirely remade to clear the façade windows.
The design thoughtfully arranges different floor coverings (carpet, wood, marble), the bold textures of which add depth and intimacy to the spaces they define. Textures are in turn balanced by the solid colors of furniture, that brings forth a dynamic palette of complementary tones. These vibrant shades, combined with metallic accents, are found throughout all spaces, ensuring the cohesion of the whole.