![]() MOT (maintenance of traffic) plans were developed and the area was divided with temporary walls. The design team was charged with producing a design solution that would meet the demands of a phased renovation while still maintaining 24/7 operation of the hotel and the airport’s wider terminal functions with minimal disruption. Thus, the scope of work for the new design included comprehensive investigative exploration and documentation of the existing facility and of its intricate architectural, structural, mechanical and life safety systems. Located in the center of MIA, the hotel lobby is the pivotal point for terminal traffic and the core of intersecting systems for the entire facility. Additionally, in the five floors above, the guest rooms and guest room corridors received an extensive renovation, including new carpet, along with terrazzo for the lobby elevator waiting areas. The project included both the renovation of the terminal level lobby area and the relocation and remodeling of several concession spaces operated by the airport hotel and adjacent to terminal circulation. To establish the MIA Hotel as a competitive boutique property, the designers incorporated the use of color and light along with a bold graphic materiality-specifically in the use of imaginative terrazzo flooring that highlighted the color and light synonymous with the Miami Art Deco era. They implemented a renovation concept to re-brand the hotel as a symbol of Miami’s vibrant and cosmopolitan spirit, and to elevate the hotel’s stature above the nearby competition. The MDAD Interior Design team recognized that this property, at the very center of the airport, could become a unique introduction to Miami’s modern, tropical vibe for visitors to South Florida. The 50-year-old hotel was due for a complete makeover. The project resulted in the dramatic improvement in appearance and passenger experience at MIA. The MDAD team was responsible for the concept of the overall design, as well as for the management of the architect of record, S&G/Heery International, and the contractor, MCM. The Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s (MDAD) in-house Interior Design section was recently tasked with renovating the hotel lobby, common areas and guest rooms of the Miami International Airport (MIA) Hotel. ![]()
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