Nautilus by Arlo reopens inside revamped 1950s resort in Miami
Arlo Motels has renovated Miami Seaside’s historic Nautilus Resort to keep up its mid-century aesthetic, and embrace a co-working area and a barber store.
Initially opened within the 1950s, the Nautilus Resort was designed by Morris Lapidus, a prolific architect behind a number of resort properties that line the shores of South Seaside, Miami. At present, the world is recognised as a historic district for its many Artwork Deco-style buildings.
Resort chain Arlo got down to refresh the landmarked Nautilus as quickly as they acquired it final April.
“We have created facilities and areas that we hope encourage a way of journey and creativeness for our friends, but additionally a spot the place our locals can discover the identical sense of neighborhood and discovery,” mentioned Javier Egipciaco, senior vice chairman and managing director of Arlo.
“A big communal desk offers the best surroundings for co-working, whereas cosy nooks supply a spot to relaxation and recharge between adventures,” Arlo added. This pairs with the area’s vivid tones and wood furnishings selections.
Additionally they teamed up with bar-and-barbershop idea Blind Barber, which first launched in New York Metropolis in 2010, to create one other amenity. Beforehand used as a present store, this a part of the foyer now options classic barber chairs set in opposition to a textured accent wall.
“Our objective is to make the resort a gathering place for friends and locals alike, each by means of occasions and programming, in addition to our like-minded companions bringing a brand new perspective to South Seaside,” mentioned Karan Kakar, normal supervisor at Nautilus.
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Arlo maintained the brilliant, minimal design of the constructing’s 250 visitor rooms, and matched it with with eclectic furnishings items similar to vintage steamer chests hiding a mini-bar. There are additionally a lot of mid-century accents that nod to the constructing’s previous.
In outside areas, new eating furnishings with lush floral prints blends in with the world’s tropical landscaping. A sequence of personal pool cabanas was outfitted with retro furnishings and equipment, together with a vivid orange fridge and vintage-style fan.
“Miami, the 1950s and nautical references are positively felt all through the design,” Arlo informed Dezeen.
Nautilus by Arlo is the model’s first location outdoors New York Metropolis. Their different properties embrace Arlo NoMad and Arlo SoHo, in Manhattan.
Tech-savy hotelier Life Home additionally just lately turned a 1930s property within the metropolis right into a resort, together with particulars that pay homage to Miami’s previous as a Quaker stronghold.
Pictures is courtesy of Arlo Motels.