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Populus by Studio Gang, the ‘first carbon positive hotel in the US’ takes root in Denver

Local materials and makers figure prominently in Populus’ interiors, which were designed by Heather Wildman of Wildman Chalmers and executed in collaboration with Fowler Architecture & Interior Design. 'We created a warm, neutral, cohesive palette of soft greens and browns,' says Wildman of the layers of storytelling that can be found in the textures, objects and materials throughout the hotel’s guestrooms, public spaces and two restaurants, as told in this article by Wallpaper*

populus hotel with organic inspired facade and irregular openings

Photo by Steve Hall

Denver's Newest Hotel Has a Striking Tree-inspired Design and a Rooftop Bar with Spectacular City Views — See Inside

We’re excited to celebrate the opening of Populus, a project that puts sustainability at the forefront of travel.

Collaborating with Urban Villages, Aparium Hotel Group, Studio Gang, and Fowler Architecture and Interior Design, we at Wildman Chalmers Design are proud to have brought biophilic design elements that reflect the beauty of the natural world and honor the Mountain West. With its Aspen-inspired architecture, curated art by Katherine Homes, and two distinctive restaurants—Pasque and Stellar Jay—Populus is as impactful as it is beautiful.

Plus, with every night’s stay, a tree is planted, allowing guests to directly support the planet.

A big thank you to Travel + Leisure for the exclusive first glimpse!

Photo Credit: Yoshihiro Makino

Nature-Inspired Elegance: Inside Denver’s New Populus Hotel by Studio Gang

Populus Hotel in Denver, designed by Studio Gang and inspired by aspen trees. The hotel, which is set to open in summer 2024, features a forest-themed design with an earthy lobby, a trunk-like multi-floor structure, and a rooftop canopy with a green deck by Superbloom. The interiors, created by Wildman Chalmers Design, are meant to evoke the tranquility and complexity of nature, with 265 rooms and two restaurants that aim to engage the senses as detailed in this article by Luxe Interiors + Design.

Rendering: Nephew

Wildman Chalmers Design shares a first look at their vision for the interior design of Populus, a new Denver hotel

Inspired by the building’s distinctive architecture, the design team created a timeless, modern design that evokes and carefully respects nature.

Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/see-inside-populus-america-first-carbon-positive-hotel-denver-8405211

The Denver Post - https://www.denverpost.com/2023/11/28/populus-hotel-downtown-aspen-trees-open-summer-2024/

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