A STRIKING BALANCE l GOLD
It was a slam-dunk for newcomer the Beatrice : The judges all agreed this upscale hotel in downtown Providence deserved the top spot for the way it melds beautiful architectural details with contemporary styling . “ It ’ s a good blend of a modern interior with classical architecture ,” says Ahearn . “ It won ’ t look dated tomorrow .” The design was inspired by rustic design elements in the 1887 building and the more refined surfaces brought in during construction . The judges also loved the showstopping lobby , with its three-story crystal lighting fixture , gleaming terrazzo floor and the Italian tile mosaic of Beatrice Temkin , the matriarch of the Paolino family , for whom the hotel is named .
ARCHITECT : Eric Zuena , ZDS Architecture and Interiors PROJECT TEAM : Eric Zuena , Eric Schall ( project manager ), Amy Bergeron ( interior design )
CONSULTANTS : Jeremy Page , Structures Engineering and Design ; Marc Plante , Building Engineering Resources
PHOTOGRAPHY : Warren Jagger Photography
TASTEFUL REIMAGINING l SILVER
When Taste Design outgrew its original Jamestown location , it moved to a larger space in Middletown overlooking First Beach and Easton ’ s Pond . Owner Patti Watson wanted a homey space where her team could collaborate and deliver their best work , and where clients could see the latest local innovations in home decor , fixtures and furnishings . Robins was especially fond of how they transformed the plain brick exterior to a charming portico entryway . “ The space really showcases their talent ,” she says . Timpano agrees . “ The transformation is so impressive . The space is indicative of the people who work there .”
ARCHITECT : Christopher W . Arner BUILDER : J2 Construct INTERIOR DESIGN : Taste Design LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT : Dan Gordon Landscape Architects PHOTOGRAPHY : Kyle J . Caldwell
MODERN NAUTICAL l BRONZE
To turn its second-floor outdoor deck into a year-round space , Coast Guard House owner Bob Leonard reconvened the team he first used in 2013 to renovate the landmark Narragansett restaurant . Timpano especially liked how the team preserved the building ’ s original stonework and added south-facing windows in a new bar space to let in even more of those spectacular Narragansett views .
ARCHITECT : Frank Karpowicz ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER : Tim Reed BUILDER : Michael Gemma , Magnag Construction INTERIOR DESIGN : Nancy DiPrete Laurienzo , NDL Designs PHOTOGRAPHY : Courtesy of NDL Designs
94 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l OCTOBER 2022