In creating this new Sofitel, a classic design with elegance and timelessness were the elements for achieving the desired aesthetic, according to architect Marie-Taule Petitjan of Brennan Beer Gorman in New York, NY. This was achieved by restoring the existing stonework as well as bringing in new material. “In the lobby of the Sofitel, the existing travertine was restored and cleaned,†explained Petitjan. “For the new areas of the lobby - the library corner and the small shop - new travertine was installed.â€
As for other areas in the hotel, the stonework included a variety of granite and marble in a polished finish. “In the guest bathrooms, 12- x 12-inch tiles of Verde Saltan granite were used for the floor and vanity tops,†said Petitjan. The same stone was used throughout the public spaces, including floor patterns, on the walls of the elevator lobbies and in cut-to-size pieces for the telephone stands.