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While original plans
for the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lake George, NY, called for cultured stone,
the architects at Bounds and Gillespie, PLLC ultimately discovered a locally
quarried natural thin stone veneer product. The material, American granite, was
quarried and produced by Champlain Stone, Ltd. of Warrensburg, NY.
As a specialist in design for hotel chains, the architects at Bounds and Gillespie, PLLC are continually searching for upscale design solutions that will fit within a project’s given budget. The firm’s work on the Hampton Inn & Suites in Lake George, NY, was a prime example of this, as it brought in local thin stone veneer for both interior and exterior applications.
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The American granite was used for a range of elements
at the main entrance, including a feature wall, columns and peers.
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A large-scale, stone-clad fireplace in the main lobby
provides a signature element and a gathering space inside the hotel’s public
area.
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American granite was also used to clad the facing of
the hotel’s bar area, adding a rustic, yet comfortable aesthetic.
Sidebar: Hampton Inn & Suites
Lake George, New YorkArchitect: Bounds and Gillespie, PLLC, Memphis, TN
Stone Quarrier/Producer: Champlain Stone, Ltd., Warrensburg, NY
Contractor: British American Development, Latham, NY