Lytle Park Hotel, The Autograph Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio

THE TEAM: ForrestPerkins, San Francisco, California

THE MUSE: Influenced by the hotel's surroundings, the interior space evokes the spirit of picnics, flora, and outdoor enjoyment—a subtle homage to the gatherings of family and friends in the adjacent Lincoln Park. With the inclusion of indoor trees, plaid patterns, and nature-inspired hues, Lytle Park Hotel pays tribute to its origins while seamlessly blending the boundaries between indoor and outdoor environments.

THE MAGIC: Situated at the heart of the lobby and neighboring the reception desk, a radial seating arrangement establishes a delightful picnic ambiance. Towering trees frame both sides of a generously tufted sofa, artfully mirroring the patterns reminiscent of a classic picnic bench.

THE MAVERICK MOVE: In a lobby bar constrained by its historical setting, boundaries are shattered as a bold and expansive light fixture commands the attention and awe of guests. Brass stems, suspended at varying heights and adorned with cascading clear glass, create the illusion of suspension from the existing domed skylight. The fixture artfully captures the essence of water sprinkling through the tree canopy on a rainy day in the park. Contrasted by polished brass and a structured radial pattern, the light fixture achieves a captivating balance, seamlessly blending charm and glamour with organic and refined elements.