SHLD Awards Finalist Summary
Congratulations the Hyatt Regency Crystal City has been selected as a SHLD Awards Finalist!
Your project was evaluated by the following judges:
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Laurie Woliung
HSDC/MindClick Advisor
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![Fred Brandstrader]()
Fred Brandstrader
Vice President - Construction and Capital Expenditures Hyatt
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Ashley Michaels
Sr. Manager Product Experience & Prototypes Global Design, Hilton
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Robert Stuckey
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development-AHLA
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![Michelle Finn]()
Michelle Finn
VP Design + Construction Products & Services The BHN Group
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![Kavitha Iyer]()
Kavitha Iyer
VP Architecture & Design
Choice Hotels International -
![Diane Nguyen]()
Diane Nguyen
Vice President of Design at Highgate Hotels
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Kari Olsen Carr
Senior Vice President at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
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![Vanessa Stanley]()
Vanessa Stanley
Vice President of New Builds + Portfolio Strategies at PM Hotel Group
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![Robyn Kaminski]()
Robyn Kaminski
Senior Director, Design Strategy at Marriott International
Here is how your project was evaluated:
Vision (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The project presents a clear and inspiring design intent that elevates the guest experience and aligns with the property’s goals.
The project’s design intent is clearly communicated and aligns with the property’s goals.
The guest experience envisioned through the design is meaningful and well articulated.
The overall vision is distinctive and contributes to a memorable and transformative stay experience.
The use of color, form, materials, and lighting enhance the overall ambiance and guest experience.
Creativity (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The design demonstrates original, purpose-driven thinking that achieves distinctive results beyond conventional solutions.
The project demonstrates original thinking that goes beyond standard design approaches.
The design achieves a clear purpose while delivering creative, unconventional results.
The project reflects innovation that enhances both the guest experience and the property’s identity.
The project demonstrates creative thinking in the reuse, repurposing, or refurbishment of existing materials or furnishings.
Execution (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The project integrates sustainability, design, budget, and guest experience into a cohesive and achievable solution.
The project balances design intent, sustainability goals, and budget while maintaining strong attention to detail and collaboration.
The design integrates sustainability cohesively into the guest experience and overall project execution.
The design caters to the practical needs of guests and staff, including room layout, public spaces, amenities, and service flow, as appropriate for the category.
The project shows consideration for the long-term life of the design, with durable choices that can adapt to future updates or refinements.
Impact (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: For this question, Judges were asked to refer to the Impact & Wellness Overview (see below) provided by MindClick, to better understand the project's impact*
*Analysis based upon the available Product Intelligence™ associated with the vendors selected for the project. MindClick’s Product Intelligence™ comes from verifying product sustainability attributes throughout the product lifecycle. This verification requires vendor completion of the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Category: Public Space
Design Firm: Looney & Associates
Design Narrative
Since its inception in the early 1960's, Crystal City has evolved from an underdeveloped, industrial area into an efficiently planned modern complex of office buildings, residential high-rises, hotels, restaurants, and retail venues. Named to create a memorable visual identity, the lobby of the area's first residential development, Crystal House, was adorned with a crystal chandelier as part of a cohesive branding campaign to attract residents and businesses alike. Although the original chandelier no longer remains, the history of the area's birth lives on through the name. The concept for the Meeting Room renovation will pay tribute to the locale by infusing abstracted aspects of crystals and the architectural geometry of the building into elements throughout the design.
Harmonious Structure. The captivating essence of crystal facets and refractions is translated into geometric carpet patterns, serving as the foundation for the entire space. The linear designs add structure, while allowing vibrant colors in abstract artwork to burst with energy and excitement. Custom carpet throughout the space utilizes Durkan/Mohawk’s Definity product, selected for its sustainability attributes and long-term performance. Crisp whites and soft neutral hues adorn the walls and live harmoniously with the iconic architecture of the open atrium. Painted drywall ceilings utilize Graphenstone paint, chosen for its environmentally responsible and occupant-friendly properties. Streamlined light fixtures and the interplay of high contrast elements infuse the interior with interest and create an air of quiet sophistication. The blend of modern crystal-inspired geometry, warm metals, rich wood tones, and artistic moments create a fascinating dynamism.
