The Guild Hotel is a re-imagination of the iconic historic Armed Services YMCA building in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Opened in June 2019, the hotel is poised to provide an upscale and unique guest experience as the newest member of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio.
Role: Sormeh Rienne was hired to design and develop all components of guest rooms & corridors, public spaces, front of house common areas, garden, restaurant as well as bar. This work included specification, shop drawings, full ID drawing set. Sormeh Rienne also took on the role as construction project manager and facilitator with Marriott Tribute Portfolio as well as the role as Owners Rep which included budget management, RFI’s, Change Orders etc.
Lobby & Lobby Bar. “5’clock somewhere in Europe”. Soft nod to red, white and blue. Spatial approach: compression and release. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniGuest room meant to evoke a sense of serene. A refresh of green, homage of the buildings origin. See Guest Room highlight for more photos and approach. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniSee Guest Room highlight for more photos and approach. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + Jeni
Check-In. Also a celebration of the YMCA’s original logo colors. A bold, inviting room, tucked away, yet visible. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniThe Guild Bar. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + Jeni
The hospitality experience is rooted in nostalgia and familiarity, but revived and invigorated by unflinching touches of modernism. From the building’s historic facade adorned with modern art, to the dramatic reimagining of the gymnasium-turned-ballroom, The Guild begs visitors to uncover experiences that will last a lifetime.
Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + Jeni“The Waiting Table”. A modern reinterpretation of a table for waiting. Fully equipped with USB and charging ports. Art work set as a reminder not to take oneself too seriously and to evoke a sense of laughter. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPhoto Courtesy of Dylan + JeniGrace Ballroom. 1924 YMCA running track and basketball court. Design approach: celebrate and highlight the old, by selecting neutral compliments and creating contrast. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniSociety Ballroom. Former 1924 Swimming Pool. Carpet selected to mimic flow of water, with a datum line spanning the room, allowing guests to feel as if they are entering the pool. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniA glimpse featuring an original 1924 blueprint found in the walls during demolition.See Luca highlight for more photos and approach. Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniSee Luca highlight for more photos and approach. Photo Courtesy of Robert BensonSee Luca highlight for more photos and approach. Photo Courtesy of Haley Hill
Photo Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPenthouse. See Guest Room highlight for more photos and approach. Courtesy of Dylan + JeniPenthouse Detail. See Guest Room highlight for more photos and approach.Photo Courtesy of Dylan + Jeni
