Wingate Inn by Wyndham

235 West 35th Street, New York, NY

Square Feet: 47,000 (New Construction)
Guest Rooms: 92
Construction Cost: 18,000,000 Approx
Completion Date: June 2006

Project Architect: Lin-Lih Lin

Project Designer: Peter Poon

The Garment District of Manhattan is in the center of midtown where urban grit meets world-class sophistication. PPA was commissioned to design a simple rate hotel for business travelers in this eclectic neighborhood. The project was constructed on a 41 ft. by 100 ft. site and is 17 stories tall.

The design concept for the hotel building incorporates glass and masonry on the façade with a pattern designed to evoke the rhythm of the regular street grid system of Manhattan. The building is setback from the street wall to provide for light and air. The setback entrance is welcoming with a Paris-Metro type canopy flanked by garden a terrace with tables extending the interior restaurant.

The interior lobby was conceived as spacious, double height with a wrap-around balcony. PPA collaborated with Design Force implementing the interiors fit-out.