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Among gently rolling hills, continuous rows of leafy almond and olive orchards and elegant wine vineyards sits the stunning Cache Creek Resort hotel. The rural area is well-known for its acres of farmland, ranches and the bustling river. The idyllic beauty of the Capay Valley inspired the design aesthetic for the luxurious $180 million, 459-room, four diamond hotel expansion.The design draws heavily from the region's agrarian landscape and agricultural ties, as it maximizes scenic views at every turn. Designers established an impactful design concept called ‘Plentiful Valley / Fertile Ground’ drawing from characteristics of the valley experienced during the four distinct seasons. Organic, textural material, pattern and color connect the upscale expansion to the heart of the valley. Maximizing connection to nature, all guestrooms, suites and relaxation areas face large open windows toward the picturesque landscape.
Photography by Peter Malinowski
Not just in the community, but of the community. That is Caption by Hyatt’s design promise; and the first ever Caption by Hyatt branded hotel, built in Memphis, Tennessee, fully delivers on that promise. The upscale, select-service lifestyle brand introduces a dynamic hospitality experience with an unmistakable neighborhood feel. Located at famed Beale Street in downtown Memphis, the Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis blends seamlessly into the vibrant urban environment. Housed in the historic façade of the Wm. C. Ellis & Sons Ironworks and Machine Shop building, the 136-room hotel tower rises above, offering guests endless views of the Memphis skyline and the Mississippi River. Reflective of the brand’s eclectic contemporary-meets-urban industrial aesthetic, the hotel features open light-filled spaces with a strong industrial flare. The property combines a layering of historic structural elements like exposed brick and original wooden and metal beams, vibrant colors, textures, and hand-painted murals that nod to the storied city it calls home.
Photography ThinkDero / Dero Sanford and Chris Villano Photography
Thoroughbred horse racing is transformed into an upscale resort and entertainment destination, branded around its premier racetrack reputation. The ‘Tailored Equestrian’ concept celebrates the sport and history of racing and Hot Springs’ heyday as The Spa City. Oaklawn’s two-story lobby blends modern aesthetics with historical elements, featuring bold architecture, a natural wood ceiling, marble finishes, and a gold chandelier. A glass-enclosed fireplace and curated historical artifacts enhance the cozy lounge. Guestrooms and suites feature rich leather headboards, bespoke lamp shades, and modern amenities like task lighting and charging stations. Eclectic art and furnishings elevate the tailored equestrian design with vintage touches.
Photography ThinkDero / Dero Sanford
Perched along the banks of the Mississippi River, Hyatt Centric Beale Street is a 227 room hotel and conference center nestled within a vibrant neighborhood known for its historic music entertainment district, historic landmarks and southern hospitality. Located at the intersection of music history on Beale Street, Memphis industrial history on Front Street and the Mississippi River, the Centric property is influenced by the unique juxtaposition of ideas and concepts related to a site which influenced the design. The musically inspired ideas of flow, pitch, meter, rhythm, sound, repetition, vibration, and resonance are found throughout the design. The original 1878 Ellis Machine Shop buildings were repurposed for the hotel’s event, conference, and meeting space. Designers honored the inimitable history of the former blacksmith shop by integrating the structures into the overall property and referencing the building and its original use throughout the hotel’s interior design and detailing. The Beck and Call lounge provides a 360-degree view of the city and river from the rooftop. The design emotes pure Southern spirit inspired by the amber color of whiskey, glass whiskey bottles and whiskey barrels.
Photography by Christopher Villano / Photography by Dero Sanford/ ThinkDero
The Four Winds South Bend Casino has undergone an incredible expansion, adding new high-end hotel, spa, and event amenities to its popular casino to offer guests an even more spectacular and inclusive entertainment experience.Soaring 23-stories above South Bend, the visually stunning, copper-colored glass hotel tower serves as a beacon for the new resort. Reflecting the beauty of its natural surroundings, the dramatically tinted glass tower transforms into an iconic glowing structure as the sun sets, featuring an LED light ribbon spanning the vertical elevation and specialty mullion extensions that highlight each floor of the tower at night. Inside the luxurious Four Winds casino resort expansion is a 317-room hotel tower with 82 high-end suites, the lavish Cedar Spa, the vibrant Ribbon Town Conference and Event Center, and an outdoor rooftop pool deck set on the third floor adjacent to the hotel’s main food and beverage venue, The Edgewater Café.
Photography by Dero Sanford / Think Dero Architectural Photography
Offering a high-end, elegant residential feel and comfort, guests can relax and be pampered in the 12,000 SF Cache Creek Spa featuring 11 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, and separate men’s and women’s lounges and aqua-thermal areas featuring whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas and cooling showers. Drawing abundant inspiration from the surrounding agrarian landscape of the valley and the river, the design elegantly welcomes guests to the full-services spa experience with a rejuvenating palette of French Gray, lavender and neutral tones, organic textures, a Himalayan salt wall to calm the senses, and whimsical lighting elements designed to enchant. A focal point in the ladies’ spa area is a custom floral-motif mosaic tile wall derived from a watercolor piece by local San Francisco Bay area artist, Jen Garrido. Commissioned photography of the Capay Valley is featured throughout to create cohesion with the resort and awareness of the spa environment as a distinctive place of retreat and escapism. Photography by Peter Malinowski
The Oak Room at Historic Oaklawn Racing Resort is a perfect blending of contemporary and traditional design. The eclectic eatery recalls a dimly lit, moody vintage parlor with deep colored tones, oak wood and black marble finishings. Paneled walls, hand rubbed antique brass detailing, antiqued mirrored columns, and textured wallcoverings contrast with contemporary elements. Custom furnishings feature a high-quality layering of ikat, plaid, flame stitch, velvet, and leather fabrics.
Photography: Dero Sanford/ThinkDero
