Indigo Hotel WTC

Indigo Hotel WTC, New York, NY

Square Feet: 79,000 sf (New Construction)
Guest Rooms: 173
Completion Date: June 2017

Project Architect: Herson Suquino

Project Designer: Peter Poon

Situated diagonally across from Trinity Church Yard, one of the most historic sites in Manhattan, and located in the center of the Financial District steps from Wall Street, this site will be an ideal spot for the global business traveler or for tourists appreciating the unique local. The surrounding buildings are rich with Grand Architecture ranging from Gothic, Greek Revival, Beaux Arts & Art Deco to modern contemporary skyscrapers.

PPA was commissioned as Architects and Interior Designers in 2012 to design this 26-story building focusing on meeting Aloft’s urban inspired aesthetic and savvy use of space. The design observes the required street context with a seven-story base and then set backs with a multi-faced tower. The corner facing Trinity Church Yard is opened with floor to ceiling windows from the entrance and unzipped all the way to the top. The exposed floor slabs recall cornices on adjacent buildings.  Guest room windows along Rector Street all are faceted directing views to the Church. The hotel entrance also on the corner is open and double-height. It is marked by a swooping marquee to additionally acknowledging the landmark and creates a welcome entry. 

The interior draws inspiration from transformations of surrounding commercial buildings into modern loft-like apartments with features such as high open ceilings, prominent architectural elements, urban industrial furniture & accessories. Since the site is located in a prominent historic neighborhood. Art & accessories with a hint of the past will be used throughout the space.