Revisiting the JW Marriott Austin was a pleasure for this interior design team. Returning to the original concept but updating it to the brand’s current standards was an exciting opportunity to reflect on how Austin has changed, and to draw on the city’s commitment to conserving its rivers and natural spaces. To bring the property up to the new brand standard, we introduced new carpet and soft goods, new art and a different color scheme, but retained architectural finishes and standout moments, with a twist.

An oversized fireplace is the focal point of the lobby and a central hub for the hotel; it houses a bronze sculptural lattice and simulated flames, appropriate for the climate. Our designers pulled from Austin’s bridges and waterways to accent the lobby space, delineating space with a metal mesh and outlining the lobby bar to set it apart. The executive lounge is a multifunction space divided between private booths and open table space. The guest rooms are decked in bright, natural colors. And the guest corridors feature the blues and greens of Austin’s waterways. The meeting and event spaces likewise benefit from carpet and accents that reflect the trees and waterline. Together, these effects reflect Austin’s maturity as a destination and invoke the calm of its surrounding landscapes.