{"id":224325,"date":"2024-04-04T08:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T12:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=224325"},"modified":"2024-04-02T16:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T20:59:54","slug":"retro-meets-modern-in-the-wayback-by-dryden-studio","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/retro-meets-modern-in-the-wayback-by-dryden-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"This Retro-Modern Tennessee Hotel Stays True to Its Name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Breeze-blocks form the base of the bar, an extension of the reception desk. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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April 4, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Stephen Treffinger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Courtesy Of The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, Marriott Tribute Portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This Retro-Modern Tennessee Hotel Stays True to Its Name<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Transforming a former Days Inn into a vibrant, retro-modern oasis, Dryden Studio and hotel developer Aatmos looked back to the mid-century heyday of motor lodges, particularly those in Palm Springs, California. \u201cWe really wanted to raise the bar for lodging and hospitality in East Tennessee,\u201d Aatmos CEO Mahavir Patel explains. \u201cThe region has a lot of inventory, but it\u2019s all pretty mainstream.\u201d To make a strong visual statement in the town\u2014home to Dollywood and other flashy country music venues\u2014the collaborators whitewashed the exterior of the 60,000-square-foot property. \u201cWe\u2019re surrounded by all of these crazy buildings with flashing lights and colors, so painting the Wayback white allows it to stand out and be quiet at the same time,\u201d Dryden <\/a>lead designer Maria Meyer explains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The porte cochere features vibrant painted stripes and LEDs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Seeking to attract a more adult clientele to the area, the team paired serene, escape-y guest rooms with more amped-up public spaces. \u201cWe imagined the lobby area to be the den at a quirky aunt\u2019s house\u2014an intentional mix of plaids and tweeds and animal prints, high polish and bohemian accents,\u201d Meyer continues. The pattern-on-pattern lobby transitions directly into a bar, outfitted with a long banquette and modular seating. The outdoor pool area is a highly social space with a converted Airstream bar, myriad lounging options, plus cozy cabanas. The property\u2014Pigeon Forge\u2019s first boutique hotel, part of Marriott\u2019s Tribute Portfolio\u2014is right near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and draws outdoorsy types and experience seekers alike. \u201cPeople can go for a hike during the day,\u201d Meyer notes, \u201cand come back at night for some adult fun, including cocktails and good food.\u201d And for decidedly grown-up, if young-at-heart, design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore The Wayback, a Hotel With Design Flair in Tennessee\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Terrazzo clads the reception desk. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A wonky niche created by walls that couldn\u2019t be moved was transformed into a three-table cocktail nook off the lobby. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A modified Airstream serves drinks and light bites near the pool. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Breeze-blocks form the base of the bar, an extension of the reception desk. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Portrait of Dryden designer Maria Meyer. Photography by Quinn Ballard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A custom banquette with artfully clashing upholstery patterns distinguishes the lobby of the Wayback, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, by Dryden Studio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A fence of woven-slat red oak, untreated to naturally weather, surrounds the cabana area and pool. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Artwork in a guest room and throughout was packaged by art consultant Local Language.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n