At the heart of a rising city centre, the Toronto Markham Marriott hotel was designed to be a glittering embassy for the senses. Recognized as a thriving community, the city`s exciting union of progress is the inspiration for this new hotel; a LEED Silver building that seamlessly integrates hospitality, residential and retail functions. Responsible for Marriott’s first North American rebrand, the design team reinvented the brand to showcase its true identity – contemporary and classic. The design team echoed these values throughout all areas for: reception area, Greatroom, third and fourth floor amenities, and indoor pool. The Greatroom imparts a sense of wonder, a central gathering place for social events. Captivating your attention is a 68-metre long, 1,500-kilogram crystal installation that dances across the ceiling, titled Draco. Complementing Draco’s expansive reach, is an undulating ceiling wave, a custom wall feature, connecting the Greatroom height to the lower elevator corridors. Unifying the interiors is an illuminated staircase, rounded seating layouts, halo-like lighting fixtures in the multi-purpose event space and elegant custom-carpet design in the third-floor pre-function area. Surrounded by an enlightened community, the Toronto Marriott Markham is an opportunity to feel and live hospitality at its finest through the excellence of design.