“Planning and coordination of conduit/cable routing had to be taken into account where normally concealed by drywall walls or ceilings.”

Hunt used Building Information Modeling (BIM) as well as GPS-guided layout tools to place conduits and devices within the concrete’s curves, ensuring every element fit within the project’s aspen-inspired geometry.

With an element of the natural world serving as its primary design inspiration, it is only natural that the hotel is focused on minimizing its environmental impact. Intelligent lighting controls, daylight harvesting and energy management systems are designed to enhance guest comfort while also reducing the building’s carbon footprint, Franklin says.

Due to tight site constraints, major equipment—such as the generator and switchgear—was meticulously lowered through the elevator shaft, a feat of logistics and teamwork.

Despite challenging conditions, Hunt Electric logged over 55,000 work hours without a single lost-time injury.