Kixby Hotel Lobby & Reception Area
Design Team:
- Architectural and Interior Design: The Rockwell Group
- Millwork and Detailing: Make
- Project Management: Cushman & Wakefield
The renovation of the Kixby Hotel Lobby & Reception Area aimed to create an inviting and luxurious entryway for guests, combining elegant design with operational efficiency. Managed by the Rockwell Group, this project focused on enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of one of New York City’s notable hotels.
Kixby Hotel Lobby & Reception Area
Design Team:
- Architectural and Interior Design: The Rockwell Group
- Millwork and Detailing: Make
- Project Management: Cushman & Wakefield
The renovation of the Kixby Hotel Lobby & Reception Area aimed to create an inviting and luxurious entryway for guests, combining elegant design with operational efficiency. Managed by the Rockwell Group, this project focused on enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of one of New York City’s notable hotels.
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Challenges
- Efficient Use of Fabrication Time: Maximizing the allotted time for fabrication by streamlining the approval process for submittals, shop drawings, and sample finishes.
- Long-lead Items Management: Identifying and ordering long-lead items early in the project to prevent delays and ensure timely completion.
- Material Sourcing Flexibility: Providing alternate materials when necessary to avoid potential delays due to traditional sourcing issues.
Overcoming Challenges
- Dedicated Resource for Timely Submissions: Makedesignated a full-time resource to manage and expedite all necessary documentation and approvals, ensuring no time was wasted and that every phase moved forward as planned.
- Proactive Long-lead Item Identification: Early identification of long-lead items allowed for timely procurement, and where delays were anticipated, alternative materials were sourced and integrated without compromising the design integrity.
- Agile Material Sourcing: Agility in material sourcing ensured that all elements of the lobby’s design maintained the project’s high standards and timelines, with substitutions made seamlessly to keep pace with the project schedule.
Conclusion
The transformation of the Kixby Hotel Lobby & Reception Area stands as a testament to the power of detailed planning and collaboration. By marrying design with efficient project management, the new lobby area not only welcomes guests with style and grace but also sets a benchmark for future renovations in the hospitality industry.