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Left: The hotel’s elevator cabs are adorned in the same panels used
in the reception area. Below: Brazilian ironwood was chosen for
the presidential suites and the Pienza restaurant for its beauty and
durability.
For long-term easy maintenance,
Brazilian ironwood was used for the
floor. Brazilian ironwood has a beautiful
deep color, and is quite striking
especially when used with the white
marble we selected.”
Donald J. Ghent, Jr., AIA, Architect for Gensler
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