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Company NameHutton Hotel
Address1808 West End Ave
Nashville, TN
United States
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NamePaige Dana
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Phone9732949403
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Project Name (written how it should appear)Hutton Hotel
Project Address1808 West End Ave
Nashville, TN
United States
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Client NameHutton Hotel
Designer/Architect NameHutton Hotel
Contractor NameHutton Hotel
Project Description

Set in the city’s lively West End neighborhood and steps from the heart of Music Row, Nashville’s historic Hutton Hotel is the perfect location for guests looking to find artistic inspiration through an immersive journey into Nashville’s creative culture. A music industry standby, Hutton offers distinctive amenities including Analog, a 5,000 square-foot music and entertainment venue with a regular calendar of live performances and the Writers Studios which serve as creative spaces for musician guests both designed by Studio 11 Design. The property reopened in September, 2021 with an updated lobby, brand new restaurant, renovated suites and more.

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As a fixture for Music City’s creative community for the past 11 years, Hutton Hotel’s grand reopening includes the reveal of the property’s fully reimagined lobby, new programming, and the launch of Urban Farmer’s first Nashville location. Steps from the iconic Music Row, the epicenter of the city’s unique sound, music, and creativity are rooted throughout the entire guest experience.

From the moment you walk into the new lobby, Hutton encompasses an authentic enclave for music and creativity. The hotel tapped award-winning design and hospitality experts INC Architecture and Design (1 Hotels, TWA Hotel) to redefine the entry experience to the hotel. INC approached Hutton’s new look from Nashville’s social, cultural, and historical context. Hutton’s new lobby draws inspiration from Nashville’s music and artist culture using an eclectic blend of mid-century furniture and pieces designed by local artists and takes cues from the history of the Music Row era of 1961, the year the original building opened where Hutton now stands. A striking, mid-century walnut beadboard installation covering the walls is inspired by acoustical wall treatments in recording studios. The design sought to merge Nashville’s musical roots with southern hospitality, with a thoughtful layout that encourages socializing wherever you choose to sit. The palette of the lobby is warm, rich, and neutral with hints of earthy greens and blues. Materials such as rich leathers, burled walnut with brass details can be seen throughout the space along with varying textures like hair on hide and chunky woven poufs for ultimate comfort.

Starting in the lobby, the art collection will tell the story of Music City and embrace the hotel’s historic roots in the music scene. In this city that is full of vibrancy, sound, and neon, Hutton embraces authenticity and the art of music. Behind the reception desk, "Dueling Pianos" is a custom artwork commissioned by Chicago artist Mike Rea. Meticulous and detailed, two "dueling" pianos carved from wood interact with each other and speak to the energy of stepping into a venue to see two musicians playing the night away. A "Party Shoes" salon wall of photography expresses the before, during, and after of Music City's nightlife. Nashville is a place of true expression and the “Party Shoes” photography collection shows just legs and shoes - from Cowboy boots to high-heels - creating a curious moment about who these people are, where they are going, and where they’ve been.

Celebrating art and music in all forms, all genres can be heard throughout Nashville and are especially celebrated at Hutton’s onsite music venue Analog at Hutton Hotel. Hutton commissioned Kim Radford, a Nashville muralist whose past work inspired the hotel’s aesthetic, to create a piece of work that guides guests from the lobby to Analog. An abstract mural of a woman singing into a vintage microphone that resembles the old-school Shure 44 from Analog, the artwork incorporates shades of light to dark blue that are pulled from the new lobby with a pop of yellow added to move from space to space effortlessly.

Studio 11 is responsible for the creative vision and interior elements behind a live music venue. Analog—the 5,000-square-foot music venue—is designed to serve as an intimate space where people can embrace spontaneity and connect with others in attendance. Guests will feel as though they are entering the private living room of a performer. Thoughtful design elements that hide trusses and speakers will offer a retreat from reality as guests become fully immersed in an elevated music experience. Nestled between the hotel lobby and guestrooms, the Studio 11 Design team had to be strategic in the acoustical treatment, while maintaining an aesthetic that would not attract guest’s eyes to the elements. The use of theatrical drapes, focal chandeliers, wood veneer acoustic panels and inventive details will shield and beautify Nashville’s newest venue. A color palette of eclectic jewel tones will provide energy as well as contrast— when the lights are lowered for a performer to hit the stage. A true VIP experience awaits guests in the balconies where they can revel in the sounds of the music from the comfort of their very own lounge space. Beyond that, area rugs will ground the seating groups sprinkled throughout the space, while found curiosities entice guests to explore the venue and peel back layers of the design during each visit. The two Musicians’ Rooms at the Hutton Hotel, with one shared dining and kitchen space, will serve as areas for artists to write lyrics and lay down demos. Each room, intended to host 3-5 people at a time, will reflect subtle themes inherent to Analog. With meticulous thought, every inch of the room will be ideal for capturing music whenever inspiration strikes. This includes everything from isolation closets for guitars and a closet that functions as a vocal booth, to analog effects incorporated into the walls via built-in plate reverb or spring reverb. Most notably, the two rooms follow the direction provided by well-known artists that approved the finishes and furniture selections. Singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder’s 379-square-foot room inspiration revolved around the authentic use of materials with a loft-style feel and use of

Guestrooms feature that appeal to the creative globetrotter. Abstract blue and gray flooring will complement the comfy-cool furniture as teal and orange accents add unexpected pops of color. The effect is continued by lush draperies, overstuffed headboards, and cozy seating. Multi-patterned wallcovering and artwork, inspired by the eccentricities of Nashville make the rooms a great place to relax, socialize, and entertain. natural light to spark creativity. Dierks Bentley drew from his Arizona roots— the use of Saltillo tile, refined rustic elements, and layered Navajo area rugs create a completely different vibe. The juxtaposition of the two spaces will allow musicians to select the room that speaks to them creatively.

Urban Farmer Nashville will open in Hutton Hotel as the first Urban Farmer restaurant in the Southeast, joining locations in Denver, Portland, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. Urban Farmer’s design and décor are evocative of anything but a traditional steakhouse with unique touches such as sustainable coconut wax candles. A modern art program highlights eclectic, local artists to round out the relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. The restaurant will feature indoor dining, patio seating, and two private dining rooms.

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