![]() ![]() Their fundamentals lie in their rootedness and longevity and convey a warm, rich feeling – welcoming yet cordial. The color palette is earthly and elemental, letting the purity of the material define the vision with tones of brown, olive and wine. ![]() Community spaces on the second level are an extension of the spirit of the lobby, and custom Roman and Williams designed light fixtures are featured throughout all of the spaces. The pure and muscular vocabulary of design sets the tone for openness and sharing, strong values of both the Roman and Williams and Ace brands. The use of these rudimentary, even humble materials evoke a sense of the workspace, the studio, and the spirit of working closely together towards a shared goal. Inspired by the tradition of exposed structural concrete that is found throughout, accented with White Oak wood flooring and Douglas fir panels. Primitive modernism was a governing principal for Roman and Williams throughout this design. The use of art, patterns, and contours both in the interior and architecture creates a contrast and contradiction which fosters an artistic spirit. It is a place of community, creativity and commerce. The main lobby acts as a public square and is an extension of the street life surrounding the building it creates a hub of activity inviting to both guests and locals alike. Divided windows maintain a traditional sense of rhythm and scale that is unpretentious yet handsome and elegant. Set on a slightly overlooked street corner, the building itself designed by Roman and Williams, is constructed from board-formed concrete, giving it a disciplined expression of gravity. While Brooklyn experiences a reconnection to American culture and the neighborhood’s roots, Ace Brooklyn aims to establish a similar commitment and promises a solid, lasting confidence in its design. In recent history, Brooklyn has become famous for its trendy small-batch, American made items, and Ace Brooklyn was created to harmonize (and occasionally dissonate) with those ideals. Initially settled by Dutch transplants, waves of immigrants over the years have left their mark on this borough, creating one of the country’s most fertile localities. ![]() Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Roman and Williams third outpost with the Ace Hotel brand, first and foremost draws on the geographical and cultural history of the Boerum Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn. ![]()
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