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Mark Pratt of LEO A DALY featured in Hotel Business panel about 2025 trends

“Designers must continue to evolve using inspiration from fashion and product design to help the creative mind evolve from business as usual. I think pulling hyper-local arts and culture are more important now than ever. Authenticity is expected and the idea of a contrived composition no longer validates a sense of place. We strive to create something original and timeless in all we do that ultimately gives our owners a better ROI and NOI. We always think of their money like it’s our money. I also think sustainability and innovation with respect to the same is top of mind for most travelers. People want to protect Mother Earth and our value on projects and ownership that share these values.”

LEO A DALY’s Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas design featured in Sleeper magazine

“Renovations have touched every corner of the property, with new villas designed to weave together the textures, colours and materials of the Texas landscape. Design elements inspired by indigenous Texas flora and fauna include cool, crisp blues that reflect the opulence of Texas Topaz and the bountiful surrounding lakes, and porcelain tile that nods to the earthy tones of sage and cactus. Touches of leather in warm brown and amber tones evoke the nostalgia of the property’s past as a ranch, with stitching details reminiscent of saddle craftsmanship.”

ULI Washington Selects 20 Mass for Excellence in Mixed-Use Development

LEO A DALY project chosen as a “model for sustainable development” for downtown D.C.

Exterior of the International Hotel and Property awards Shortlisted Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill at 20 Mass in Washington, D.C.
After months of nominations, site visits, and deliberations, ULI Washington chose 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW for the 2024 Excellence in Mixed-Use Development Award.

ULI Washington’s Awards for Excellence Program is an annual event that celebrates projects and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to development within the Mid-Atlantic region.

The independent jury recognized 20 Mass as a model for the future of sustainable redevelopment honoring the project’s innovation and creativity that inspires and activates the area steps away from Union Station in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

design team receiving award

The entire project team is honored by the ULI Washington recognition for the adaptive reuse project that fosters growth and productivity while uniting lifestyle and community.

20 Mass broadens the heart of the city connecting major neighborhoods in a swath previously lacking vitality,” celebrates Managing Principal Rauzia Ally. “Reaching broad goals for sustainable urbanism, it also highlights the soul of Washington, D.C. with reverent irreverent artwork in a world class hotel.”

The vibrancy of the public spaces, the mix of guests and local community at the street level restaurant, the completely booked conference spaces and Grand Ballroom for the next 3 years are a testament to a successfully implemented design vision.

20 Massachusetts Avenue is an example of a responsible placemaking design solution that restitches the urban fabric and now serves as a prominent anchor in Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C.

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