The Loren at Lady Bird Lake is a 108-room hotel gem with highly coveted views of the Austin city skyline. The design intent is to combine the luxury and richness of a 1940’s supper club with the technology and contemporary style of a glass and steel high-rise envelope. A blend of natural and exotic finishes and textures were used throughout. The architecture is minimal and modern but the interiors soften this aesthetic by combining warms woods, local flora, and rich fabric in both natural and jewel tones. The site’s close proximity to nature is evident in the hotel’s design focus that connects