Browsing: Hospitality
Located in the heart of the city, Fairmont Olympic has long been known as one of the go-to hotels in Seattle. Originally built in 1924 and known as the Olympic, the landmark spot is evolving for a new era. Its latest renovation set out to reinforce its iconic legacy, transforming its public spaces into a vibrant, modern gathering place while preserving the historic character that defines the building.
When Govan Brown partnered with Cactus Club Cafe in 2013 to oversee the build out of their first Edmonton location, who would have known that it would be just a taste of the fruitful partnership that would come?
In Q2 2024, hotels in the total pipeline grew 9% annually, with extended stay remaining popular and upper midscale leading other segments, according to Lodging Econometrics.
Though office-to-residential projects have maintained popularity, 2023 saw a shift in the adaptive reuse landscape towards hotel conversions.