Architectural Photographer Notes

The warm glow of the light illuminating underneath the sidewalk outside the Barfield Hotel project provided the allure to enter. As I began this photographic journey to highlight the Barfield Hotel, I knew this project would be unique. Traveling down the 16 steps with a faded Paramount Recreation Club logo appeared along my left hand side. Starring at an old cigarette machine with many offerings available, I was encouraged by James Flick and Joshua Harrison from Flick Mars to pull the Paramount Cigarette lever. Upon doing so you could hear the sound of a lock turning and then a clicking sound. As I spun around, a hidden door revealed itself. Upon entering the Speakeasy,  a rich and relaxed bar and lounge appeared before me. As I stood there I felt that I had walked through a portal to a distant time and place. I said to myself that this project is truly remarkable!

Barfield Project Overview

The Barfield Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection hangs its hat at the corner of 600 South Polk Street in Amarillo, Texas directly adjacent to the Amarillo National Bank. Built by “The Duchess”, a respected businesswoman who carried a pearl handled pistol in her garter. She reflected her persona of sophistication and luxury onto the Barfield. It was the “first skyscraper” in Amarillo. Becoming a best-in-class building that defined progress and success. The duchess had a passion for culture. The Barfield stands as the crown jewel of the city, residing in the center of Polk Street’s neon vibrancies. The building in perfectly positioned to explore, located near the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts and the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. The Barfield focuses on craftsmanship through the layering of sophisticated, tailored details within a historic architectural backdrop. While pushing a fresh aesthetic based on a modern color palette, rich patterns, and bespoke furnishings. These design elements blend effortlessly to create a warm atmosphere that invites locals and travelers alike to sink in for a moment or two. After checking into The Barfield’s intimate reception, guests can relax in a cozy lounge or unwind in the tufted leather sofa that captures the spirit of The Barfield’s famous past. Visitors can perch on a stool at the bar and revel in the view of the bustling broad street while enjoying an impeccably hand-crafted cocktail or a locally brewed craft beer. Toscana Italian Steakhouse intimately seats up to 76 guests in a classic cowboy steakhouse with international flair. The Barfield boasts 112 guestrooms and 2 luxury suites crafted via traditional methods speak of handcrafted quality filtered through a modern lens. As the guest enters under carefully curated rooms with the vintage inspired furnishings, warm sophisticated textures, and rich finishes embrace the visitor to rest in the comforts influenced from a by-gone era. Offering an intimate luxury hideaway with newly curated guestrooms and suites. The hotel’s design reestablishes The Barfield’s address at the place to be. The Barfield invites trendsetters to escape and relax or be part of the scene.