Berkus designed the 31 unit complex when he was just 25 years old shortly after opening his own design firm. There are three hotels that are members of Historic Hotels of America in Milwaukee, including The Pfister, Hotel Metro and The Ambassador Hotel. Modernism Week attendees marveled at the rooflines, terrazzo floors, sunken tubs, spacious patio areas as well as original design elements retained by some home owners such as range hoods, intercom systems and jalousie windows. The building is a replica of the original College Station train station and nearby is a replica of a caboose where people can sit. Knox also offers architectural design services. The Romanesque Revival style building had an Imperial ballroom with impressive 32 foot ceilings. An Eco-friendly green hotel, Hotel Metro offers a rooftop reflecting pool, zen garden and relaxation spa.
Current owners have incorporated more recent design elements into the residences while successfully adhering to the original modernist model. In 195, an alumnus of nearby Marquette University, purchased the hotel and began a loving ten year Terrazzo Restoration Palm Beach. The architect who designed the hotel, Urban Peacock and Armin Frank, were known for Art Deco theaters. Because of the group’s efforts, The Palm Beach Preservation Foundation has granted funds to continue restoration projects. They can transfer paper prints to canvas, they can frame antique documents, clothing and needlework. The units were in varying stages of restoration and remodel. Built in 1893, this lavish property was called a “grand hotel of the west,” when it opened. Amenities include a fitness center, free high speed Internet, business center and 24 hour room service. The Ambassador was detailed with many Art Deco design elements, including marble and terrazzo floors, polished nickel sconces, ornate plasterwork and bronze elevator doors. The gallery offers framing services and rents itself out as a venue for event planning. Guest rooms are a spacious 530 square feet in this luxury boutique hotel.
College Station is a small but beautifully designed gallery that houses the Terrazzo Coffee and Wine bar. They offer a gallery of beautiful stained glass work for purchase. The building employed cast in place concrete with a limestone exterior. Milwaukee’s Summerfest Grounds, at Henry Meier Festival Park, draw travelers from around the world for the world’s largest music festival.











