Each of the seven 50-ton trusses supported the steel-framed block below them. The building was constructed from 1968 to 1970 for the headquarters of the Armstrong Rubber Company. He spent about a year talking to Ikea, which had initially demolished a part of the buildings low-rise section, which had been used for research facilities, and for the most part had used the rest of the building as a giant billboard from which to hang advertisements. [4], The building was completed in 1970 at a cost of $6.5 million. Hotel Marcel will be operated by Chesapeake Hospitality and join Tapestry Collection by Hilton, an upscale portfolio of more than 70 handpicked, original hotels. [5], At the northeast corner of the building is a freestanding three-story concrete structure, formerly a sign for the Armstrong Rubber Company. [9][1] A vandal broke into the building in 1999, stealing $50 in copper piping, though causing thousands of dollars in damage. For more information, visit DutchEastDesign.com. [9][10] It sold the site to mall developers in June 1999, who aimed to build a large mall on the site, with Nordstrom as one of the anchors. In 2021, the panels were estimated to generate 700,000 kilowatt hours per year, enough to cover the hotel's needs. At Hotel Marcel, they call it hospitality for the planet. Lighting is low-voltage LED technology. The same is true of every linen thats laundered, every remote-controlled shade that is lowered, and every warm bath thats drawn. Were proud to be a net-zero, fully sustainable historic hotel celebrating modern design. With a redux of the landmark Pirelli building designed by Marcel Breuer famed modernist architect and our illustrious namesake we have reimagined an icon for the modern traveler. Tapestry Collection by Hilton is a gathering of [3][14] IKEA's store on the site opened in July 2004; the company used the building and its sign to hang massive billboard-like advertisements on the structures, facing the interstate. Since the hotel was also complying with standards to be a certified historic structurenot to mention to attain LEED Platinum certification and be the first hotel in the U.S. designed to Passive House standardsthe team repurposed as much as they could, from the parquet panels lining the elevator walls to the light fixtures in the interconnecting ceiling tiles to the 525 windows that are now triple glazed and encased with custom hardwood surrounds made by Stickley Furniture, based nearby in New York. Becker + Becker believes inspired design and sustainable development must result from a comprehensive understanding of how buildings should function, serve their users and impact the environment. Guests who wander up to the ninth floor will find a James Turrell-like experience, serving as an event space with an interior courtyard and light wells created to add natural light. Greenbelt, MD-based Chesapeake Hospitality has built a proven reputation of consistently delivering exceptional client experiences and unmatched bottom-line results, no matter the circumstances. 
He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut surrounded by modernist architecture and, like most of us, knows that the effects of climate change are well upon us. It just grew out of driving by over the years and asking the same sort of I wonder whats going on with that building? questions that everyone else asks, he said. map-Home500 Sargent Drive New Haven, Connecticut 06511. And while its been satisfying, Had someone else done it, I would have been fine.. Even before it opens, its one of just a dozen or so hotels in the United States to have the Green Building Councils LEED Platinum efficiency rating. The BLDG restaurant on the first floor of the Hotel Marcel in New Haven photographed on May 13, 2022. Columnist John Breunig offers highlights from his summer reading list of Greenwich Republican messages. I think most architects are keenly aware of global warming and architects are trying to pivot to make each of our buildings part of the solution instead of part of the problem, said Becker, who also happens to be chairman of the Electrical Vehicle Club of Connecticut. He also makes a point of knowing where all the good ethnic and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, bars and bakeries are -- and is an unapologetic Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls fan. It was much easier to execute as a billboard than a hotel, he said. The wine list will highlight biodynamic and organic wines from Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Chile and California, the menu will be locally sourced with items including New Haven lobster rolls and duck confit sliders. Hotel Marcel,500 Sargent Drive, New Haven Connecticut. Im marveling at my latte. Distinctive destinations within Hotel Marcel make every type of gathering unique. The Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects criticized the plan as well. We passionately believe that quality food can be made in every setting, and we are excited to share it with you. Cook delectable dinners for two or two hundred. 
The rooms hard lines are further softened by certified organic cotton linens and textile art by Cory Emma Siegler, whose geometric patterns are another homage to the legacy of Bauhaus. [5] The building originally had 183,000 square feet (17,000m2),[5] though IKEA demolished about 64,000sqft (5,900m2) of the building in 2003; the current building is estimated at 107,100sqft (9,950m2). Offsetting the rich color of the wood, Dutch East selected oak for the casegoods and a blend of light blues and warm grays in textiles throughout the spaces lounge area, kitchenette and bedroom. You have great access and great views, both of the city and Yale on one side and New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound on the other, said Bruce Becker. The Bauhaus modernist vibes really come alive on the eighth floor, where the original executive suites have been turned into the hotels largest rooms. [14] Despite community criticism, IKEA demolished most of the low-rise portion of the structure in April 2003 for construction of a parking lot, saving only the portion below the suspended offices; the demolition was criticized for disrupting the intended asymmetrical visual balance of the structure. It opened as the 165-room Hotel Marcel, named for its architect, on May 16, 2022. The structure is a noted example of Brutalist architecture. A corner king bedroom in the Hotel Marcel in New Haven with views of the harbor photographed on May 13, 2022. The studio creates tailor-made environments with artistry and technical precision, is passionate about design and committed to the quality of all aspects of its projects. Im sitting in the sun-filled restaurant of Hotel Marcel in New Haven, Connecticut, marveling at whats before me. The plan was criticized by the Long Wharf Advocacy Group, a local coalition that sought to pursue alternatives for the site that better preserved the structure. Conceived as a dramatic gateway to New Haven, our Bauhaus beauty of a building is renewed with artfully detailed interiors and a climate-first credo. Hotel Marcel is the countrys first fossil fuel-free hotel. [11] It was listed in 2000, following efforts by city officials, preservationists, and the New Haven Arts Council's Alliance for Architecture. Becker + Becker seeks projects that are social and environmental game-changers: restoring underutilized historic buildings and transforming urban sites to enrich and revitalize communities. Theyre ecologically sustainable and your car doesnt bake in the sun.. [5], The building has a steel frame. Those that are Eastern-facing have sweeping waterfront views, while those to the west overlook the New Haven skyline. [1] The roughly two-story gap was originally intended to lower the noise from the building's two-story research, development, and productions laboratories, allowing the administrative office spaces above to be quieter. We decided it needed to be very human and warm and soft, says partner Larah Moravek of starting the project. Build your own attendee website or contact the hotel to create it for you. [2], The building was constructed as the headquarters for Armstrong Rubber Company, including office and research space. [5] It would serve Armstrong Rubber for 18 years. [6], The top floor of the building is two stories in height, without windows. Double Queen rooms will have a set of two silkscreen print editions, each featuring five vignettes, celebrating the geometry and form in muted greens and sienna. On the eighth floor live the hotel's nine historic rooms and suites, highlighting the carefully restored and preserved wood paneled walls of what were once executive offices and conference rooms. [1] Its facade is constructed entirely of pre-cast concrete paneling designed to provide sun protection and visual depth. The hotel is operated by Remington Hospitality, which Becker called one of the top hotel operators in the country and will have more than 8,000 square feet of meeting space. BLDG's bar is a back-lit perforated metal sculptural element that sits within the surrounding dining area, lighting by Rich Brilliant Willing and a dimensional felt feature wall. The property's design is a collaboration between Becker + Becker, project architect, and New York City-based interior design and branding studio Dutch East Design, founded by visionaries Larah Moravek, Dieter Cartwright and William Oberlin. On Friday, dozens of workers under the direction of General Manager Michael Scandariato were working to get Hotel Marcel ready and make everything perfect for its debut, with work going on simultaneously on multiple floors. Lifes biggest moments find their ideal match at Hotel Marcel, with brilliant gems of event spaces and dedicated in-house planning and catering services for wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, receptions and day-after-I-do breakfasts for up to 400 of your closest friends and family. In addition to his work as a journalist, Zaretsky is a front man for The Cobalt Rhythm Kings and The Chicago Dawgs and occasionally performs with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mark Naftalin and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. WE ARE A COMPANY OF COOKS. The hotel includes 165 guest rooms, a lobby, a restaurant called BLDG, bar, and event space. Hotel Marcel architect and owner Bruce Becker at the entrance to the hotel in New Haven May 13, 2022. Not the imposing Marcel Breuer-designed brutalist structure itself. original upscale hotels that caters to guests seeking reliability and value in their independent hotel choices, The company fosters a culture of collaboration, has extensive experience in interior design and branding in hospitality, and enjoys re-examining industry norms to find opportunity for innovation. [2], Armstrong Rubber Co. first initiated the building's construction in 1966 with the presentation of a proposal to develop a site at the intersection of Interstates 91 and 95 to then-mayor of New Haven, Richard C. Lee. The property, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, was the brainchild of local architect and developer Bruce Becker. 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The public spaces collection celebrates the craft of artmaking, and includes works made through an array of processesfrom printmaking to the sculpted canvas. We offer Hot Coffee, Shakes & Cold Coffee. I always say its like this soft underbelly to this really strong exoskeleton.. The artists range from former art students of Yale and an undergraduate student at Connecticut College to graphic designers and a textile artist. Guests will also find a Breuer Cesca chair at the desk. Hotel Marcel architect and owner Bruce Becker on the roof of the hotel in New Haven May 13, 2022. Among other pieces, they created an interlocking modular system for storage and sculptural nightstands that demonstrate a counterbalance of playfulness to the buildings rigidity. Our custom designed minimalist guest rooms and suites offer stylish serenity along with waterfront and city skyline views. For those who dont have a car, an electric 14-person shuttle is at their service. Within two miles of downtown New Haven and Yale University, our iconic hotel is just off I-95 and close to the Amtrak and Metro North train station. My feeling is that it works better as a hotel than it ever could as an office building. Its Modernist design in a location passed by about 140,000 vehicles per day was among the final controversies to come out of the urban renewal-era administration of former Mayor Richard C. Lee, who personally matched-up Armstrong both with the site and the architect. To light up the guest rooms. But inside, its full of placid, muted earth tones courtesy of design partner Dutch East Design, with a curated collection of art on the walls, both public and in its rooms, that Westport artist Kraemer Sims Becker Bruce Beckers wife pulled together, with an emphasis on female artists. The 165 guestrooms are moodier with contrasting grays and walnut. Launder linens and let you personally choose just the right temperature for a perfect night's sleep. For more information, visit hotelmarcel.com. It's like we're levitating with good vibes. Pirelli purchased the site in 1988, and resold the building soon afterward. Its listed on both the Connecticut and National registers of historic places. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. The historic ceiling has been reinstated to respond to the interior layout, providing an open plane of intersecting ceiling tiles that accommodate the reimagined original architectural lighting system with new custom faceted acrylic lens panels. By signing up you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement. BLDG, the in-house restaurant, uses induction cooking for its clever menu featuring items like Haus egg sandwiches and cauliflower tacos. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. The solar panels both atop the building and on canopies installed in the parking lot more than 1,000 of them produce about 550,000 kilowatt hours a year of energy, which is stored in batteries on-site, Becker said. 
In 2017, New-Haven-born visual artist Tom Burr utilized the entire first floor of a conceptual art exhibition titled Body/Building. To Ikeas credit, they werent willing to just accept anything when it came to design ideas, Becker said.
The furniture, carpets, area rugs and lighting are custom designed by Dutch East Design, deploying Bauhaus inspired patterning throughout all the textiles. Hotel Marcel architect and owner Bruce Becker, left, and General Manager Michael Scandariato at the bar area of the BLDG restaurant in the new hotel in New Haven May 13, 2022. Lee allowed the purchase on the condition the firm would hire a world-renowned architect; Lee desired New Haven to become "America's model city". 
Many of these feature couches, kitchenettes, and soaking tubs. The structure, built concurrently with the building, contributes to the site's National Register of Historic Places listing. [19][20][1], The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. Submit your event details to find out what we can offer.
Survivor of double fatal CT DUI crash still recovering, Connecticut dad shattered after wife kills children and herself, Alex Jones Sandy Hook trial will set precedent, experts say, Shortage of HS, youth sports officials in CT causes concern. Beckers own house in Westport, converted from an older, historic building, also is an all-electric house, he said. Highly anticipated Hotel Marcel, A Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, will be opening its doors in April 2022. All the essentials: top fashion stories, editors picks, and celebrity style. And it feels pretty homey, in an upscale, Museum of Modern Art sort of way. The sunken lounge on the first floor of the Hotel Marcel in New Haven. [2] It has a heavy mass, constructed primarily from concrete. [8] While the company originally proposed a low rise structure, Lee suggested a building with eight to ten stories. The building generates at least as much energy as it consumes. Purchased in 2020 by architect and developer Bruce Redman Becker, FAIA, LEED AP of Becker + Becker, the hotel will feature 165 guest rooms and suites, full-service new American restaurant and bar, a lounge and 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space with penthouse courtyard and galleries. 
Hotel Marcel, with an array of solar panels on the roof and atop parking canopies in the parking lot, already has received a Passive Building certification, which means it uses 80 percent less energy than a typical U.S. hotel. [7], The hotel rooms are designed with contrasting grays and walnut wood. Sign up for our email database to receive exclusive offers, events, and updates. Waterfront parks and trails are within walking distance, and dozens of local eateries and cultural attractions are within two miles. The firm is based in Westport, Connecticut, was founded in 1950 and has been directed by Bruce Redman Becker, FAIA, since 1988. Believe it or not, its easier to finance a project like this, with financing available through the Green Bank, among other places, he said, and its easier for us to run in the black with this project.. You dont need to be a scientist or any sort of expert to know we have to make radical changes, he says. [12], During its vacancy, the building occasionally saw temporary exhibition uses. Hotel Marcel is located at 500 Sargent Drive adjacent to New Haven's Wooster Square neighborhood, and the city's waterfront and one of the closest hotels to New Haven's Union Station. VCafe provides clients with exceptional and outstanding customer service for an We write all of our menus for each and every event. 60, Near Baba Rulia Shah, Industrial Area, Jalandhar, Punjab, India, info@vcafeindia.com Coming off the elevators, guests are welcomed by a feature screen leading to the large flexible event space beyond. Hotel Marcel is a Hilton hotel in the Long Wharf district of New Haven, Connecticut. Each suite will have a unique layout and curated art collection. 
Everybody is fully committed and thrilled to be here.. In addition to the restaurant and bar, Hotel Marcel will offer a grab and go style counter offering sustainable purveyors as well as design focused gifts and a water filling station. True to form, Hotel Marcel, among other things, will feature some local products in its BLDG Restaurant and will sell East Haven-made Foxon Park sodas and ice cream from Arethusa Farm in Bantam, among other products, in a grab-and-go store for guests to take out a picnic or up to their rooms. 4 per cent as compared to natural Italian ice cream which is higher at 10 percent or more. According to a dashboard app on Beckers phone, the buildings solar panels currently collect about 216 kilowatts of energy on overcast days, he said. His firm Becker + Becker is focused on ensuring that their projects dont negatively impact the environment. In 2002, it hosted hundreds of artists as part of the annual "City-Wide Open Studios" event. unique celebrations. But on Monday it will settle down and open just in time for Yale Universitys May 23 commencement as the hippest, most sustainable and eco-friendly new hotel in town. Dutch East Design was engaged to design Hotel Marcel's visual identity and interior design. Were very glad to have ourselves affiliated with Hilton part of the Tapestry Collection, which includes boutique hotels that reflect local culture, Becker said. More than eco-savvy, the space is a study of midcentury reverence. The floor will also have four dedicated conference rooms for a total of 7,000 square feet of space for meetings and gatherings in the hotel. [1], The interior was converted into a hotel from 2020 to 2022. Hotel Marcel will be one of only about a dozen LEED Platinum certified hotels in the United States. [17] The building was also planned to be the first Passive House-certified hotel in the U.S., meaning it generates its own heat, electricity, and hot water. The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com. Emphasizing the intersection of Brutalist and Bauhaus, the artwork within the guest rooms varies between room configurations but utilizes the same visual language. [1] The renovators aim for the hotel to become one of few LEED Platinum-certified hotel buildings in the United States. Learn more at www.chesapeakehospitality.com. 
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