The lobby brought the outside in with furniture resembling tree trunks, potted plants of all sizes, and what Brandenberg calls a “living wall of greenery” climbing two stories high behind a reclaimed timber-and-stone staircase.
As I stepped inside, a soothing soundtrack made me feel like I was in some kind of sanctuary. I was listening to the Sounds of 1, the chain’s signature playlist curated by Michaelangelo L’Acqua, the global entertainment director for 1 Hotels’ parent company, Starwood Hotels.
“Acoustic instrumentation and soulful vocals are balanced with select electronic elements, creating a sound that transitions seamlessly from the energy of the day into the moodier tones of night,” a hotel representative told Business Insider in an email. “The music ebbs and flows with the rhythm of the property, complementing the natural materials and calming atmosphere found throughout the space.”
With a calming nature-inspired soundtrack, an array of organic textures to touch, and greenery surrounding me, I thought the lobby was a great place to practice mindfulness.
