Bourbon Steak & The Eighth Rule
Organization Overview
The Westin St. Francis renovation reactivates a landmark Beaux-Arts
building with a sequence of hospitality spaces — Bourbon Steak, its Lobby
Bar, and a speakeasy — that enhance the hotel’s engagement with Union
Square. Rooted in historic character, the design elevates the patron
experience through refined materiality and enhanced circulation.
building with a sequence of hospitality spaces — Bourbon Steak, its Lobby
Bar, and a speakeasy — that enhance the hotel’s engagement with Union
Square. Rooted in historic character, the design elevates the patron
experience through refined materiality and enhanced circulation.
Award
Finalist
Category
2026 Interior Architecture
Project Team
Architect: Stanton Architecture
Client: Strategic Hotels & Resorts
General Contractor: Centric General Contractor
Project/Construction Manager: Ajax Consulting Services
Interiors: AvroKO
Structural: Tuan and Robinson, Structural Engineers, Inc.
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing: Robison Engineering Inc.
Lighting: Lighting Design Alliance
Audio Visual: Providence Sound and Vision
Photography: Michael Weber
Kitchen Consultant: Avanti Restaurant Solutions
Client: Strategic Hotels & Resorts
General Contractor: Centric General Contractor
Project/Construction Manager: Ajax Consulting Services
Interiors: AvroKO
Structural: Tuan and Robinson, Structural Engineers, Inc.
Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing: Robison Engineering Inc.
Lighting: Lighting Design Alliance
Audio Visual: Providence Sound and Vision
Photography: Michael Weber
Kitchen Consultant: Avanti Restaurant Solutions