Hospitality | Art Sourcing | Art Program Development | Commissioning | Fabrication | Prototyping | Printing | Framing | Installation | Procurement
Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges Amid COVID-19 for Luxury Hospitality
Executing Complex Art Programs for Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
Interior Designer: Group One Partners / Project Manager + Art Consultant: Jo Zhou / Lead Art Consultant: Sally Faulkner / Art Installer: Caudlle Interior Installer / Printer: Colorchrome / Artist: Tyrus Lytton (Lead Artist) & over 30 artists / Fabricator: Transformit / Framer: Furst Brother
Faulkner + Locke | Case Study
Project Overview
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Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District, a new luxury hotel situated along Boston’s picturesque Harbor waterfront, sought to enhance its guest experience with a curated art collection. This 297-room hotel features a thoughtful design that combines style and practicality, including 6,724 square feet of versatile event space.
The goal was to create a sophisticated art program including hundreds of artworks that complemented the hotel’s elegant atmosphere and met the expectations of both leisure and business travelers.
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Group One Partners, Inc. is an award-winning design firm with over four decades of expertise, specializing in Architecture, Interior Design, and Procurement services.
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For the public areas, we delivered over 120 custom-made artworks, including a 20-foot-tall sculpture, custom LED screen installations featuring artist videos, eight bespoke wallcoverings and installations, two gallery walls, two on-site custom murals, and over 100 framed artworks from artists worldwide.
For the guestrooms, we provided art samples for the model room and, following approval, delivered over 1,200 custom-framed artworks across 294 guest rooms.
Our services included art sourcing, art program development, commissioning, prototyping, fabrication, printing, framing, installation, and procurement.
My Contribution
Oversaw the entire development and implementation of this complex art program.
Assembled and managed a diverse team of artists, installers, photographers, shippers, printers, international vendors, framers, and designers, ensuring that all parties were aligned and that any issues were resolved promptly,
Developed and implemented a detailed plan to guide the projects from conception through installation.
Meticulously schedule and manage the budget to adhere to the project's constraints while delivering high-quality results.
Successfully navigated unforeseen challenges, including supply chain disruptions during COVID-19, to deliver the project on time and within budget, showcasing the effectiveness of strategic project management and collaborative teamwork.
Key Challenge
Situation
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we encountered a supply chain disruption that impacted our project. A wall sculpture was no longer available for purchase.
Task
I was tasked with finding an alternative solution to ensure the project was completed on time and within budget.
Action
I promptly escalated the issue, proposed multiple solutions, and solved the problem.
Result
As a result, the sculpture was delivered on schedule and within budget.
Key Actions
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I initiated research for alternative solutions, exploring various options such as sourcing from other vendors, creating a 3D printed version, and commissioning local artists.
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To facilitate informed decision-making, I developed a detailed comparison spreadsheet, effectively evaluating and contrasting the available solutions. This approach ensured a data-driven assessment and supported strategic project management decisions.
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I developed a comprehensive value proposition and implementation plan for the preferred solution. Through strategic communication and thorough analysis, I successfully obtained key stakeholders' approval.
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Based on my plan, I identified a local vendor capable of modifying an existing sculpture to meet our needs. I developed a new process for the modification and oversaw the production to ensure it met our quality standards.
Key Skills
Risk Management, Change Management, Team Coordination, Process Management, Vendor Communication, Stakeholder Communication, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Budget Management, Supply Chain Management, Researching, Collaborative Teamwork, Technical Support