Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, California
Design direction for this preeminent resort on southern California’s
rocky coast is a repositioning of an aesthetically traditional property
into a less formal and more current concept. The design is a contemporary,
fresh and sophisticated take of the traditional design vocabulary consisting
of the usage of very high end finishes expressed in new and unexpected ways.
The color palette of beige, ice blue and chocolate, is elegant in its clean
and tasteful starkness. The volumes and shapes of the spaces recall historical
elements, but the application of materials makes for a refreshing update
of these ideas.
The 363 guestrooms and 30 suites incorporate custom made crystal frit glass
panels invoking a sense of the sea. The majority of the selected artwork
is drawn from the area’s strong local pool of artists. The complete
renovation includes the Lobby, creation of a new lobby lounge and restaurant
and a new spa and fitness perched over the rough surf below.