We wanted to highlight what was already there, said Carrie Coningsby, senior designer at Holloway Li. We did a deep dive of what we had, starting from there and then building up. We approached the lighting strategy like one of our materials. In other words, lighting acts as a layer to highlight original characteristics of the building. In the reception area, this means adding cove lights to draw attention upward toward an original gold mosaic ceiling, which previously went unnoticed by guests. The reception desk at Club Quarters Hotel, London City, renovated by Holloway Li for Club Quarters. (Nicholas Worley)The theme of lighting as material continues into the hybrid lobbycoworking space and cafe with fixtures installed over bespoke joinery. The lobby occupies the former typist room of the bank, originally anchored by a circular pendant that hung over the desks. Now, a custom octagonal brass pendant recalls this history.The lounge and coworking area, with Margas sofa by &Tradition, Times 7 chair by Poltrona Frau, IO long coffee table by L. Ercolani, Emilia Kuoio chair by Meridiani, Slone Table by E15, bespoke rug by Holloway Li with Oriental Weavers, and Loafer chair by Space Copenhagen. (Nicholas Worley)Further historic references tie the hotel to its neighborhood. As Coningsby explained, The history of the area has its own tailoring traditions, which are separate from other tailoring traditions of London. Bespoke curtains by Elizabeth Power allude to the understated yet luxurious style of suits worn by bankers in the financial district; the headers are inspired by common shirt cuffs and cuff links.Detail of the banquette seating area below original artwork by Elizabeth Power, with drapery by Holloway Li in collaboration with Couture Embroidery, pouf with ball feet by Six the Residence, and Bellingen table lamp by Neoz. (Nicholas Worley)This sartorial style suffuses the contemporary and elegant design of the hotels rooms. Each guest room has a different dimension thanks to the quirks of heritage buildings, so the design adapts to accommodate relaxation areas and workspaces across the hotels eight floors.Project SpecificationsDesign Architect: Holloway LiInterior Design: Holloway LiElectrical Engineering: Introba Lighting Design: Light IQGeneral Contractor: MM ServicesClient Representative: Cumming Group