The Verb Hotel in Boston Embraces Counter-Cultural Art and Music
Rahul Kalvapalle — September 9, 2014 — World
References: theverbhotel & designboom
The Verb Hotel is a brand-new hip hotel located in Boston's historically and culturally significant Fenway neighborhood. The hotel is essentially a redevelopment of a 94-room mid-century motel that was built in 1959 but, despite being a local icon of sorts, fell into disrepair. The hotel was repositioned and named by the GBH design and advertising agency, who gave the hotel a new identity and played a big role in its interior design.
GBH's vision for the hotel's identity was perfectly captured in these photographs taken by New York-based design and architecture photographer Adrian Wilson.
The considerable site restoration work and interior design revamp was carried out by Boston's own Elkus Manfredi Architects.
The goal of the Verb Hotel's redesign was to return the site to its rightful place as a legendary destination in Fenway while offering everything a modern guest would want. The hotel has a highly authentic and hip visual look and contains plenty of references to music, art and different counter-cultural elements.
Photo Credits: designboom, theverbhotel
GBH's vision for the hotel's identity was perfectly captured in these photographs taken by New York-based design and architecture photographer Adrian Wilson.
The considerable site restoration work and interior design revamp was carried out by Boston's own Elkus Manfredi Architects.
The goal of the Verb Hotel's redesign was to return the site to its rightful place as a legendary destination in Fenway while offering everything a modern guest would want. The hotel has a highly authentic and hip visual look and contains plenty of references to music, art and different counter-cultural elements.
Photo Credits: designboom, theverbhotel
Trend Themes
1. Counter-cultural Hospitality - The trend of hotels embracing counter-cultural art and music to create a highly authentic and hip visual look.
2. Historic Site Redevelopment - The trend of repurposing and redesigning historic sites to offer modern amenities while preserving their cultural significance.
3. Authentic Design Revamps - The trend of redesigning hotel interiors to create an authentic and unique visual identity that reflects local culture and history.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry has the opportunity to embrace counter-cultural art and music to attract guests seeking an authentic and unique experience.
2. Real Estate Industry - The real estate industry can redevelop and repurpose historic sites to create modern, high-end spaces that preserve cultural significance and attract guests seeking a unique experience.
3. Design Industry - The design industry can revamp hotel interiors to create unique and authentic visual identities that reflect local culture and history, attracting guests seeking an immersive experience.
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