{"id":111529,"date":"2025-09-01T09:27:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/111529\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T09:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T09:27:25","slug":"concrete-diagrid-wraps-forth-atlanta-hotel-by-morris-adjmi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/111529\/","title":{"rendered":"Concrete diagrid wraps Forth Atlanta hotel by Morris Adjmi"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York-based Morris Adjmi Architects<\/a> has used external, criss-crossing concrete beams as the primary structure for this hotel<\/a> and members club in Atlanta<\/a>, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Named after its location in the city’s Old Fourth Ward neighbourhood, the new-build Forth Atlanta<\/a> hotel faces a historic park and is moments away from the popular BeltLine along a former industrial railway.<\/p>\n

\"AThe 16-storey glass tower of the Forth Atlanta is wrapped in a criss-crossing concrete structure<\/p>\n

Morris Adjmi Architects<\/a> completed the 16-storey structure with a distinctive concrete diagrid that forms an exoskeleton around the glass tower portion of the building.<\/p>\n

“The diagonal columns not only contribute to the aesthetics of the new building but also serve a structural purpose,” said the studio. “Behind the cast-in-place concrete diagrid is a window wall, adding surprising depth and transparency to the facade.”<\/p>\n

\"OutdoorA three-storey podium extends out to form outdoor terraces<\/p>\n

The lower three floors are clad in grey brickwork, similar to the nearby Ponce City Market complex of industrial buildings that’s now a large retail and dining destination.<\/p>\n

This podium also extends out to form a 2,300-square-foot (214-square-metre) terrace with an open-air swimming pool to the south and a smaller terrace for the members’ club to the north.<\/p>\n

\"CosyThe hotel’s cosy lobby features slate floors and a large tile-clad fireplace<\/p>\n

Members have access to a coworking space, a private lounge, and a two-level fitness centre in which equipment is arranged around chunky concrete columns and across polished concrete flooring.<\/p>\n

Forth Atlanta’s interiors were designed by Morris Adjmi and Method Studios, the in-house studio of operator Method Co<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"DarkDark wood panelling is installed against textured plaster across the lobby walls. Photo by Nicole Franzen<\/p>\n

The lobby is spacious yet cosy, featuring dark slate floor tiles and rich wood panelling against grey textured plastered walls.<\/p>\n

Comfy furniture is arranged around a fireplace within a large chimney breast clad in thin ceramic tiles, and the lighting is kept low throughout the day.<\/p>\n

\"AA quirky diorama by artist Becca Barnet sits behind the concierge desk<\/p>\n

“Behind the reception desk a painting by the artist Jack Spencer depicts a forest entrance, greeting guests to Forth’s nature-influenced retreat,” said Morris Adjmi.<\/p>\n

“A BDDW mountain tapestry can be found on the adjacent wall anchoring an arrangement of vintage and contemporary seating.”<\/p>\n

\"FitnessThe fitness centre has a neutral palette and polished concrete floors. Photo by Nicole Franzen<\/p>\n

Towards the elevator bank, a diorama by artist Becca Barnet<\/a> behind the concierge desk features taxidermy foxes, pinned butterflies, and natural foliage to add “charm and visual intrigue to the space”.<\/p>\n

The tower’s concrete diagrid creates unique silhouettes over the windows of the guest rooms and suites, which are decorated with rich earth tones and patterned wallpaper.<\/p>\n

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Forth Atlanta features four dining and drinking spots, each with a different aesthetic designed by Stokes Architecture & Design<\/a> in collaboration with Method Studio.<\/p>\n

These include a street-level cafe and bar, and an adjacent Italian steakhouse named Il Premio<\/a> that features dark millwork, jewel-toned surfaces, and patterned velvet and leather upholstery.<\/p>\n

\"PoolsideThe poolside restaurant Elektra is decorated with a Mediterranean look<\/p>\n

The poolside restaurant and bar, Elektra<\/a>, has a Mediterranean-influenced interior featuring pale sage green tones, warm wood tables and banquettes, and turquoise accents.<\/p>\n

On the rooftop is 1970s-inspired cocktail lounge Moonlight<\/a>, where glass-block windows, brown leather sofas, and plenty of chrome-finished furniture and lighting set the mood.<\/p>\n

\"RooftopRooftop cocktail lounge Moonlight takes inspiration from 1970s decor<\/p>\n

Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward has undergone major development in the 20 years since the first section of the BeltLine was completed.<\/p>\n

Large buildings such as Olson Kundig’s boxy, glass office complex<\/a>, and the regenerated Ponce City Market that includes restaurants like Pancake Social<\/a> and Atrium<\/a> have transformed the neighbourhood into a busy destination for locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n

The photography is by Matthew Williams<\/a> unless stated otherwise.<\/p>\n

Project credits:<\/p>\n

Architect: Morris Adjmi Architects
Developer\/owner: New City Properties
Hotel, club, and food and beverage operator: Method Co
Hotel and club interior design: Morris Adjmi Architects, Method Studios
F&B interior design: Stokes Architecture + Design, Method Studios
Art curation: Morris Adjmi Architects<\/p>\n