Morgans Hotel [SEP] architect
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Building history.
Morgans Hotel began as the "Hotel Duane", a 1927 structure intended for long-term residents, designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas. According to an article of the era, "In design the exterior of the building indicates a free interpretation of the Italian Romanesque style harmonizing very well with the Fraternity Clubs building at the north, designed in a similar style." When initially opened, the lobby and guest rooms showed "a rather
architectural work of the historical Büyük Balıklı Han has been undertaken by award-winning architect Sinan Kafadar – METEKS Group which used to be a hospital in 19th century. Tuğba Doğan and Evren Basık has been assigned as the art consultants of the hotel.
In November 2016, SBE Entertainment Group agreed to acquire MHG. The transaction was completed on November 30, 2016. Morgans Hotel Group had been a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ exchange after Shrager’s departure and until the SBE acquisition.
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