Organic lines echo striations in the stone that blend between exterior and interior, reinforcing the holistic approach. The spa and elevator lobby carpet mirrors other sculptural elements including the natural layering and balance of colors, shapes, and textures. The broken irregular form adds an artful organic facet to the overall impression. The layered geometrics of the concourse and corridor carpet patterns reflect other artisan detailing – light fixtures, fabric and wall-covering textures– all referencing organized patterns found in nature. The spa portion of the project informed the refinement of raw features, blending rough, textured stone to an elegant smooth lightness. Like a stone tumbling through a stream, each phase has further evolved the architecture in a focused approach – now revealing a sophisticated connection to the natural elements in a clean, elegantly detailed expression. The recently completed Willows Hotel and Spa project is the exclusive third phase in a series of developments initiated eight years ago. The original design started with carved themed boulders conveying an overall rustic feel. Brintons collaborated with IGroup Design on approximately 16,000 square yards of custom axminster carpets for three phases of renovations at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, CA.

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