Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District Unveils Six-Story Art Installation Created in Partnership with SCAD

SAVANNAH, Ga., March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District is pleased to announce the completion of its new six-story art installation, Radiant Awakening, created in collaboration between Noble Investment Group, the boutique hotel's ownership, and Savannah College of Art and Design's (SCAD) Collaborative Learning Center.

Through a 10-week custom class, SCAD students created a unique concept and design exclusively for Noble's new Hotel Indigo in Savannah.  Ten School of Fine Arts students from SCAD Atlanta worked together for the success of this exciting and monumental project. The class included a dynamic team of artists, illustrators, photographers, printmakers and sculptors.

"SCAD knows a thing or two about adaptive new use, art curation, and collaboration. When Noble decided to create a beautiful new hotel out of a bygone building in downtown Savannah, and needed a statement work worthy of its historic significance, they knew who to call," said Paula Wallace, president and founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design. "Our students rose to the challenge (all six stories!) of this art installation to produce a sculpture that reflects both the hip tenor of Hotel Indigo's renovated interior and the city's suffusive charm. Savannah's coolest new hotel coupled with the coolest creative minds—it's a perfect match."

While the class created the ultimate design for Radiant Awakening, the initial concept of the art installation was developed by SCAD student Natalie Cranor. Her design was selected by Noble following individual concept presentations from each student. Cranor's original source of inspiration for the contemporary art installation was drawn from the intricate wrought ironwork found throughout the historic squares and gardens of the city. Specifically, the design was based upon a wrought iron staircase railing from the Art Nouveau period, the same period in which the Guckenheimer Building was constructed in 1892.

"Once Noble acquired the property in 2014, we set about the task of bringing the Guckenheimer Building back to new life," said Roy Croop, senior vice president of Asset Management at Noble Investment Group.  "With so much being done to enliven the interior of the hotel, Noble wanted to treat the exterior similarly and ultimately create a work of art unlike any other in Savannah."

Although it shares the same original Art Nouveau source of inspiration, the Radiant Awakening art installation reveals a new and contemporary design that is custom-made to work with the existing features of the building. The intricate pattern design was waterjet cut from metal sheets, and features tracks of LED lights installed behind the metal components which will be programmed to change colors, adding visual interest and vibrancy to the design at night.

"Radiant Awakening is elegant, engaging, and our unique way of welcoming everyone to Hotel Indigo," said Hotel Indigo Savannah General Manager Michael Cooper. "In a city known for such attention to historic detail, Radiant Awakening's intricate ironwork provides a layer of visual interest to the original brick building facade."

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 academic degree programs in 43 majors across its locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Hong Kong; Lacoste, France; and online via SCAD eLearning. SCAD enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources, as well as opportunities for internships, professional certifications and collaborative projects with corporate partners.

In 2015, the prestigious Red Dot Design Rankings placed SCAD in the top four universities in the Americas and Europe. Career preparation is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni placement rate. In a study of Spring 2015 SCAD graduates, 98 percent were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation. For more information, visit the official SCAD blog.

About Hotel Indigo^®
The Hotel Indigo® brand is a global boutique hotel brand that delivers a refreshing and inviting guest experience that is truly reflective of the local community. From the locally inspired murals to the renewal program where the music, scent, and menu items change throughout the year, each Hotel Indigo hotel delivers a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience that gives guests the confidence to step out and explore the local neighborhood. Each Hotel Indigo property is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding area while brand hallmarks ensure consistent and reliable service from location to location. No two hotels are the same. There are over 60 Hotel Indigo hotels open around the globe, with a quality global pipeline of 61 hotels set to open within the next three to five years.  For more information or to make a reservation, visit http://www.hotelindigosavannah.com.  Find us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/hotelindigo or Facebook www.Facebook.com/hotelindigo.

SOURCE Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

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