{"id":90506,"date":"2021-09-09T09:15:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=90506"},"modified":"2021-09-08T14:02:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T18:02:37","slug":"don-cesar-hotel-ascension-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/materials\/don-cesar-hotel-ascension-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecture Transformed: How the Iconic Don CeSar Hotel Was Made Accessible for All"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renovating historic buildings is a tricky proposition because the way a space is used inevitably changes over time, even if it\u2019s being used for its original function. Such is the case for the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doncesar.com\/our-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don CeSar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an iconic resort hotel first opened on Florida\u2019s St. Pete Beach in 1928. The Don CeSar, visible for miles due to its distinctive, Mediterranean-inspired design and bright pink stucco exterior, was transformed from hotel to military hospital before being reopened as a hotel again in 1973.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the building approaches its 100th year, it recently underwent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doncesar.com\/don-of-a-new-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another transformation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be brought up to 21st-century design standards. Along with this change came the need to accommodate modern accessibility standards, a key concern when renovating historic structures. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkertorres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parker-Torres Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which led the renovation, accomplished both by creating deliberate spatial sequences and thoughtful sightlines, as well as harnessing the innovative technology of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascension-lift.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascension Lifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-90511 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=1920%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1699.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCreating a new accessible and usable space for all within a building that was built in 1928 is a challenge in itself,\u201d said Heather Gray, Senior Designer at Parker-Torres. As any seasoned designer knows, retrofitting an historic building for accessibility often means creating significantly more open space than it originally had. \u201cThe seaside retreat is composed of many small guestrooms that we designed to feel much larger, creating more livable space while also keeping the feel of the original hotel,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In common areas, the desire to streamline a series of compartmentalized spaces into an open environment came hand-in-hand with the increased circulation space needed for accessibility. \u201cThe bar was rotated a full 90 degrees from the side of the space and lowered to the adjoining lobby level to create a striking arrival view from the main entrance,\u201d Gray explained. Furthermore, \u201cthe entrance of the restaurant was shifted to create a more interesting and dramatic transition from the lobby,&#8221; she added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-90512 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=1920%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1695-Web.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside, a new centerpiece was added to the hotel\u2019s grounds in the form of the Beacon Pool Bar &amp; Lookout, a poolside bar with an upper-level outdoor lounge lofted directly above it. The Beacon derives both its namesake and its design from the Don CeSar\u2019s status as a nautical landmark for ships navigating the adjacent Gulf of Mexico. From the hotel\u2019s grounds, its elevated profile is a landmark for guests, beckoning them upstairs to enjoy unobstructed views of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the benefits of creating a desirable, elevated space may be obvious, Parker-Torres designers found themselves facing the same obstacles when creating a new addition as they did when re-organizing the resort\u2019s interior. &#8220;Creating a multi-level structure from a single, existing pool bar was a challenge for many reasons but creating accessibility to the upper level was the main concern,\u201d Gray said. Like the rest of the historic hotel, the new outdoor lounge had to be able to be enjoyed by all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-90513 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=1920%2C1280&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1686-Web.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accomplish this, the Beacon\u2019s designers unobtrusively placed an open-air, accessible lift between the lounge\u2019s two exterior staircases. \u201cWe used a lift next to the new lit staircase and created multiple different seating arrangements,\u201d Grey said. Design for accessibility was also integrated into the layout of tables, chairs and countertops. \u201cHigh-top and low-top tables were integrated with drink rails and low lounge seating so the picturesque sunset could be enjoyed from all locations of this space,&#8221; she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing to complement the resort\u2019s aesthetic style, Parker-Torres designers needed to specify a lift that performed both functionally and visually, blending in with its surroundings rather than drawing attention to itself. As a result, they chose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascension-lift.com\/wheelchair-lifts\/clarity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascension\u2019s Clarity lift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its small footprint and glass enclosure. \u201cThe sleek design allows for a visually pleasing look that matches with the overall design concept while still providing ADA compatibility so that all guests have access to experiencing the Beacon Lookout,&#8221; said Joseph Zummo, the Don CeSar\u2019s Director of Engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-90514 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=1707%2C2560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Don-CeSar-1639-Web-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Clarity lift is specifically designed to bridge significant height gaps in small spaces while keeping a low profile. Reaching up to 14 feet vertically, the lift\u2019s cabinet is mounted directly to the face of the upper landing, while both the upper and lower entries meet the adjacent floor without ramps. The entire assembly is also installed on the existing floor surface, without an operating pit or overhead equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the Don CeSar\u2019s poolside bar is located directly below the Beacon Lookout, a straight through entry\/exit orientation was utilized so the lift wouldn\u2019t interfere with bar operations, although the Clarity can be specified with a same side orientation as well. Parker-Torres also picked a muted black finish to match the rest of the Beacon Lookout\u2019s architectural metals, though the Clarity\u2019s aesthetics are highly adjustable, with custom colors and even window etchings available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see more design-focused accessibility solutions, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascension-lift.com\/wheelchair-lifts\/clarity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascension\u2019s wide range of lifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascension-lift.com\/customers\/historic-buildings-theaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many ways they\u2019ve been applied<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to historic building projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>All images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascension-lift.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ascension 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