render a hotel lobby with restrained museum like elegance strictly preserving the existing architecture exactly as built no changes to scale proportions layout structure or function the building dates from 1915 preserve the stair in its original beaux arts design and make the stairs entirely from stone reinterpret early 20th century interior language in a calm contemporary way for the rest of the space simplified classical geometry subtle symmetry low ornament refined detailing use a limited palette of natural stone warm wood and brushed brass emphasize large quiet surfaces precise material transitions and understated brass accents no furniture no decor no people no objects soft gallery style lighting photorealistic materials balanced exposure
