Historic urban building on a street corner with retail stores, including Walgreens, under a blue sky.

San Francisco, CA

The Marker, operated by Kimpton Hotels, is a boutique property near Union Square in San Francisco. Stanton Architecture tackled a host of design challenges to expand the functionality of the 1908 historic building, including a complete remodel of the lobby and 200 guestrooms. The former double-height restaurant was also reconfigured for a lower ceiling, allowing for a new floor plate and guestrooms above.

Along the historic corner frontage, Stanton guided the addition of large, in-kind windows that restore order to the facade and bring abundant natural light into the revived public spaces.

THE MARKER

Spacious, empty ballroom with large geometric chandeliers, patterned carpet, and arched windows.
Sunlit interior hallway with tall arched windows, patterned curtains, decorative light fixtures, and geometric carpet design.
Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, patterned wallpaper, glass shower, hexagonal floor tiles, and a white sink with a mirror.