The designer's objective was to replicate the historic beauty and elegance of the original hotel floor. "We researched the original drawings and tried to recreate the original floor to bring the hotel lobby back to its original design intent, as well as bring it up to a five-star level," said designer Deborah Lloyd Forrest of ForrestPerkins, LLC in Dallas, TX. She explained that the actual researching and planning for this project was critical and took just as long as the implementation of the design and installation process.
"We chose mosaic as opposed to any other type of design installation, because it was appropriate to the project and era of the hotel," said Forrest. The floor, which was originally specified in marble, was restored to look as if it had been a part of the hotel for years, adding a classic and elegant look to complement the original elements within the lobby.