buildings just like the one in
Lexington; in an urban setting
where they could drive com-
munity transformation.
"Downtowns have these
buildings in need of renova-
tions, in areas in need of cul-
ture, and this building was a
perfect fit," said Carter. "It
had been not been completely
occupied for a very long time,
the look was right, and the his-
torical aspects of this project
all aligned."
The New York-based archi-
tects Deborah Berke Partners,
working in collaboration with
the Pittsburgh firm Perfido
Weiskopf Wagstaff Goettel,
created a modern space while
embracing the building's his-
tory. Mosaic tile hallway floors
blend with contemporary art
on the walls, and guest rooms
