Gaylord Hotel - National Harbor

I visited the Gaylord hotel to check out the glass ceiling and metal frame but was drawn to the other finishes. The top image is of the coffered ceiling in the reception area for the hotel check-in. This was repeated throughout the space. The metal look of the gold loops is illuminated by the recessed lighting and blue-grey ceiling and is an unexpected twist to the traditional crown molding framing the space.

The next 2 images feature a repeated pattern that I saw in the hotel area and the conference area. Look closely at the bottom of the red letter chair and you will see a wavy pattern carved in the wood. This same carved pattern is also covers the column in the 3rd image. In the conference are, there were entire walls covered with this treatment. I think it was used not only for visual interest but also to make the expansive space feel cosy and to control the volume created by large groups of visitors.

The last image is of traditional buttery columns that are very clean and smooth. This is a contrast to the other areas that it "touches". If you look closely, you can see the brick, stone, and metal that are a stark contrast to this structure.