Gardena, CA
The Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia is a four-star hotel that combines modernist features with Art Deco elements in its design. Inspired by the nearby Santa Anita race track, the facade of the building incorporates Pulp Studio’s Chromavision Gold glass elements that glow at night against the stunning San Gabriel Mountains. The hotel’s ground floor is made of vision units that combine Gold Chromavision and a high-performance low E glass.
Chromavision has a futuristic composition that is both appealing to the eye and efficient in its performance. The transparent material adds a unique, reflective, metallic aesthetic to any façade while reducing solar heat gain. Additionally, Chromavision allows those inside the lobby bar to view the beautiful grounds outside, while the solid gold upper panels hide the structure behind them.
Status: Built
Location: Arcadia, CA, US
Firm Role: Pulp Studio created the glass on the facade of the building
Additional Credits: Architect: AO Architects
Photographer: Jim Bartsch
