This upscale hotel quickly established a sense of place and identity by re-imagining traditional materials and architectural elements in a timeless way. The prominent corner site offered an opportunity to establish a grand presence, engaging pedestrians and animating the façade with a stunning lobby and inviting street-level lounge. The two-story entry volume grows to four stories at the interior of the site. Subtle variations in the planes of the façade create dimension, depth, and an interplay of light and shadow. The brick façade utilizes two colors of brick, cast stone, and zinc paneling and careful detailing for subtle scale and texture. The wrought iron railings nod to the French Quarter’s historic aesthetic. Balconies carved out of the prominent corner provide a sense of lightness and transparency reminiscent of Charleston’s famous side porch while framing views of St. Philips Church.