Happy Transformation Tuesday! This week we're bringing you before and after images of The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, FL. Designed by Lauren Rottet, The James Royal Palm is a modern tribute to the local area and art deco roots of the historic Royal Palm which was built in 1939. The entire design vision behind the hotel was to transport guests into an era of nostalgia reminiscent of Art Deco Miami in the 1920s through 1940s.Several design elements pay homage to this art deco period including a grand sweeping staircase on the first floor and a “moon gate”—shrubbery that frames the front entrance and serves as an air of privacy for the living room garden behind its walls which features oversized topiary lawn furniture including chairs, sofas and lounges. Many signature design elements original to the hotel were also kept intact such as the decorative compass rose on the terrazzo floor in the lobby, porthole windows in the lounge and the green glass reception desk which was restored and converted to a fresh juice bar.

Welcome to the first post in our new Transformation Tuesday series! The Rottet Studio Houston team recently completed the 301 Congress building lobby renovation in Austin, Texas. This remarkable transformation is part of a growing theme across the country to bring older buildings up to Class B+/A-standards in order to compete with newer office construction. Take a look at the before and after shots below: