INTO THE VAULT

Vaulting, in its primitive phase, was a building constituent reserved only for places of worship, often integral to the vernacular of Islamic architecture in the Middle East and later incorporated in Gothic Revival-style churches in the West.

But how have hospitality design leaders brought this design relic to the modern day? Many have optimized disused religious structures to bring guests a unique insight into a building’s historical context, whereas others have fashioned lofty Lobbies and Public Areas with future-thinking materials and cutting-edge technologies.

There are plenty of reasons to incorporate vaulting into your next project; increasing lux levels, improving ventilation and wowing guests just to name a few.  Here are our top five vaulted picks plucked straight from our archives…