US: Populus Motels is about to open its second carbon-positive property in america this spring, because it prepares to launch in Seattle within the metropolis’s historic Pioneer Sq. district.
Populous Seattle has been developed by Denver-based actual property growth and property administration firm City Villages and shall be operated by the Chicago-based Aparium Lodge Group.
The 120-room lodge occupies a restored 1907 constructing, previously generally known as the Westland Constructing, and marks the primary adaptive reuse challenge by Populus Motels. The model debuted in 2024 with Populus Denver.
The interiors characteristic preserved Douglas Fir beams, uncovered brick, and over 300 commissioned artworks created onsite.
The property shall be carbon constructive, that means it offsets extra carbon than it emits over its full lifecycle. Design methods included retaining the unique construction, eliminating plans for an onsite parking storage, and sourcing 100 per cent renewable electrical energy.
The lodge will even plant a tree for each night time stayed, as a part of Populus’ ongoing “One Night time, One Tree” initiative.
Facilities at Populus Seattle will embody a café, assembly rooms, an all-day restaurant known as Salt Harvest, and Pioneer Sq.’s first rooftop bar.
The lodge is an element of a bigger revitalisation of the neighbourhood’s alleyways and historic buildings.
Jon Buerge, president of City Villages, stated: “The greenest constructing is the one you don’t need to construct from the bottom up. With adaptive reuse, we’ve preserved the character of this historic constructing whereas prioritising the well being of the planet. Populus Seattle represents Populus Motels’ dedication to accountable hospitality and significant visitor experiences that replicate town’s wealthy tradition, arts, and vibrant native ecosystems.”
Mario Tricoci, CEO and founding father of Aparium Lodge Group, stated: “This isn’t only a lodge with a robust sustainability story. It’s a residing, respiratory house that displays the character of Pioneer Sq. and the individuals who carry it to life. Whether or not you’re visiting or an area, the design, the culinary perspective, and the spirit of the place really feel distinctly unbiased, thoughtfully elevated, and deeply private.”
Key takeaways:
• The 120-room Populus Seattle lodge will open in spring 2025, positioned on Pioneer Sq..
• It has been developed by City Villages and shall be operated by Aparium Lodge Group.
• Populus Seattle marks the primary adaptive reuse challenge for Populus Motels; the property is housed within the former Westland Constructing.
• The lodge shall be carbon-positive, offsetting extra carbon than it emits throughout its full lifecycle.
