Environmental Productions LLC

I am very proud of my involvement as design architect of the main lobby atrium and public areas of the Embassy Suites/ Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska on contract with AE7 architects, and Stonebridge the developer/owner. The project was fast-tracked prior to my arrival, and major pieces of the build-out had to be designed as the building was rising from its foundations. The 40-ft tall atrium roof, and fenestration needed to be fleshed-out in cross-section, while all of the ceilings of the public spaces including, the hotel restaurant, ballrooms, gym, and swimming pool needed to be delineated. . Artists collaborated on unique installations, including a dramatic wishing well pool created with sculptural Alaskan whales tails peaking out above the water line.

Music and Architecture have always inspired each other, yet Architecture is not "frozen" Music, architecture is 3-dimensional space that can be experienced in motion sequence. Architecture is potentially warm and populated, and can be understood and explored, and relatable as interior and exterior space. The Synesthesia within both disciplines is abstract but also very tangible and tactile in the making for the architect and musician alike. Since writing/composing/designing his thesis at M.I.T. 1986-1987, Niccolo has striven to develop and apply both disciplines in his Denver architectural practice. He received the top honor M.I.T. AIA School Medal for the 1987 Master Architecture class.
(link to the design thesis in comments)