This meticulous historic restoration returned key public spaces of the 96-year-old Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, Iowa, to their original glory, while a new, adjoining structure serves as a grand entrance for the 191,000-sq-ft facility.
The arriving guest observes similar treatments for each structure, including brick with stone accent bands. While the 1915 facade incorporates decorative rounded cornices and Greek pediments, the addition uses similar motifs with a more contemporary palette of geometric forms, including sharper corners and straighter lines. Both the original and new hotel structures are fitted with striking glass and steel canopies, providing a modern touch that visually unites the two buildings.