InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue

HBA Los Angeles announces the design completion of InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue, located in Bellevue, Wash., on the east side of Lake Washington in the Seattle metropolitan area. Situated within the $1 billion Avenue Bellevue complex developed by Fortress Development, the 208-room hotel is the first InterContinental property in the Pacific Northwest.

The luxury mixed-use development is the first of its kind in Bellevue, an aspirational vision that harmonizes with the city’s contemporary evolution, brought to life by Fortress and an elite team of designers, including architecture firm Weber Thompson and landscape architect PFS Studio.

HBA Los Angeles designers drew inspiration from the undulating architecture of the sculpted towers, woven together with elements that recall both the beauty of the region’s natural landscape and that of the modern Pacific Northwest. Flowing lines, organic forms, and honest materials combine with tailored detailing, exquisite finishes, and the highest quality of craftsmanship in a textural, tonal palette with moments of urban sophistication. The result is a spatial experience with distinct prestige that envelops guests in soothing tranquility and comfort.

A relaxing sense of luxury abounds as guests enter the lobby to an urban oasis redefined. Gentle curvilinear contours at the walls, ceiling, and furnishings create harmony and fluidity, inviting exploration and discovery. Honest materials connect the design to the surrounding environs of the Pacific Northwest. Layers of luxurious fabrics and finishes deliver sophistication in neutral tones with accents of rust and gold. Natural wood wraps the space in tender warmth, while illuminated slatted paneling adds dimension and visual interest. A custom reception desk carved of Calacatta stone has a grounding presence and conveys the strength of nature. At the wall behind, etchings on silver-and-gold-leafed panels flow intricate pathways of texture and reflection to produce a composite of cloud forms.

Guest rooms are a study in stylish restraint, at once calming and soothing, in a neutral palette with moments of blue woven through the carpet patterns, artwork and accessory pieces. At the headboard wall is a custom woven wallcovering, where the seemingly hand-stitched detailing depicts wildflowers delicately dancing in the whisper of the wind. In the bathrooms, luxury is expressed in the details with high-quality finishes of natural stone and richly plated metal.

The two-bedroom Presidential Suite offers an unparalleled experience for the most discerning guests. The design expresses a bolder interpretation of the overall palette. Pops of deeper greens and blues at the furnishings add character and a sense of liveliness in a playful dialogue with the more neutral tones. Handmade rugs provide plushness underfoot, while dynamic lighting installations lend sparkle like sunlight glistening on the water’s surface.

Meeting and event rooms employ the transformative power of natural light to invigorate and energize the spaces. Timber, stone and metal accents celebrate the beauty of nature, while carpet patterns emulate movement to promote vitality.

Design: HBA
Architect: Weber Thompson
Contractor: JTM Construction
Photography: Will Pryce, James Baigrie