Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis

When Michael Suomi of Stonehill & Taylor describes the $25 million interior redesign process of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, he calls it a "multi-part architectural narrative." Included in the story line are themes of industrial production and a broader "Made-in-America" strategy. Though materials and manufacturers were priced globally, Minnesotan options turned out to be both less expensive and more fitting, making this project a worthy prototype for designing with regional sustainability in mind. We tour the hotel to see the efforts in action.

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Fans of classic northern European design traditions will recognize the aesthetic influence of mid-century architects in the Hyatt's new design. One such design icon that proved inspirational was Alvar Aalto, the famed Finnish designer who focused on both personable scales and tactile experiences; Aalto frequently used materials like wood and textured stone—both engaging to the touch—on counters and handrails where human contact happens and the Hyatt utilized that same approach.

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