renowned music scene is also reflected in the design. " We used vinyl records and woven guitar straps as some of the unique mediums to make statement artworks, " adds senior designer Lindsey Nelson. Omni Austin Hotel Downtown's contemporary, lively spirit is first felt in the atrium lobby invigorated by New York firm Jeffrey Beers International (JBI)-which also handled the lower-level meeting room-that captures the city's " youthful and relaxed " vibe, as partner Tim Rooney puts it. ❙❘❚ This page: Capital A is also home to the lobby bar and communal tables for work or socializing; President's House coffee shop and grab-and-go eatery sits behind a slatted wood screen Continued on p. 74 〉〉〉 Fall 2024 73