Quasi-classical details were painted white, and formal marble flooring was swapped out for concrete, setting the stage for a minimal vibe. Burns to established a focal point for the lobby in a dramatic volume that dominates the center of the space, stretching 58 feet wide and soaring 28 feet to the ceiling. The volume’s panels and fins are mirror-polished aluminum with ceramic coatings that resemble bronze and perforations meant to mimic the aurora borealis.
