Wildman Chalmers Design, LLC

We’re thrilled to celebrate today’s milestone opening of Populus hotel in Denver! Ushering in a new era of sustainable travel, Populus puts the health of the planet first. Upholding the project’s sustainability ethos, design firm Wildman Chalmers Design, LLC collaborated with MycoWorks to create a stunning statement for the hotel’s interior, “The Reishi Tapestry” – a gorgeous installation made of hundreds of whole sheets of MycoWorks’ Reishi™ material that adorns the lobby ceiling. Wildman Chalmers Design principal & design director Heather Wildman joined us on the MycoWorks LIFE podcast for an in-depth conversation on the design decisions that shaped this unique experience of sustainable hospitality in Denver. Listen below: • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gabhSd28 • Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRyRCjTJ • Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gYqB_rBP

Woot woot!! Closing out the week with this announcement. Coming soon to 625 Liberty Ave is Ruckus Cafe, a local restaurant offering coffee, food, music and art. I’m so appreciative to the team who helped make this happen. Congratulations everyone! Highwoods Properties Wildman Chalmers Design, LLC Nick Anthony Tripp Merchant Jackie✨ Bezek Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership JLL

🌳 Inside Sleeper 119: On a hiking trip in scenic Colorado, acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang was captivated by the eye-like notches that climb the trunks of the ubiquitous Aspen tree. So when she was later approached by sustainable developer Urban Villages to design the first carbon-positive hotel in the US, she knew she wanted to incorporate this native motif into the façade. Aptly named Populus after the scientific name for the deciduous tree, the construction, interiors – courtesy of Wildman Chalmers Design, LLC – operation and lifecycle of this hotel seek to be a resounding test-case for the entire hospitality industry, proving that sustainability can, and should, play a starring role in every hotel project worldwide. Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/ekEfxf-4 ✍️ Ayesha Khan 📸 Jason O'Rear #sleeper #magazine #sleepermagazine #newissue #hospitality #hospitalitydesign #hotel #hotels #hoteldesign #designer #design #interiordesign #architect #architecture #hotelnews #hospitalitynews #hotelier #developer #hotelreview #luxuryhotel #luxuryhospitality

We are thrilled to announce that we are a finalist in the Best of the Burgh Awards! Pittsburgh Magazine A huge congratulations to all the other finalists. We are honored to be included among such outstanding companies and individuals. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. Everyone can vote once a day until April 22. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebFn45hE

We are proud to be part of the "Hey Babe" venture, an upscale lounge and bar opening at The Maverick Hotel in Pittsburgh. We are excited to contribute to this vibrant new venue! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/e-vS6Qj7

Populus was built on the idea that a hotel can be more than a place to stay—it can be a force for change. Every detail was designed to challenge expectations and reimagine what hospitality can be. Now, that vision is part of a global conversation. Populus has been named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2025. We're grateful to see this project recognized and excited for what’s ahead. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKi7geNT

We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with F&F Pizzeria as they expand their critically acclaimed concept beyond New York City to Pittsburgh! https://lnkd.in/eV2DNrRE

Aspens are self-pruning. As they grow taller, the trees shed low branches, leaving behind round dark scars on their otherwise paper-white bark. “I remember looking at them and seeing all these eyes, which makes me sound paranoid,” says Jeanne Gang with a laugh, recalling her fascination with them. “The marks were so human.”⁠ ⁠ It should come as no surprise then that Populus, a 265-room hotel in downtown Denver, owing a certain design debt to these towering trees, naturally gazes back at the city with “eyes” of its own. (Aspens also provided the name, from 'Populus tremuloides.') The 13-story high-rise sprouts out of a leftover 9,585-square-foot triangular site near Civic Center Park, in a sleepier part of town lacking after-hours eateries. But Studio Gang and client Urban Villages hope Populus will give visitors and locals alike a reason to hang around—and to feel good about doing so. “We try to operate at the convergence of economic viability and environmental stewardship,” says Jon Buerge, president of the development company.⁠ ⁠ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRKMAVV2 ⁠ Words by Leopoldo Villardi Photos © Jason O'Rear (1-2); Peng Chen (3); Steve Hall (4-5); Yoshihiro Makino (6-7)⁠

Honored to be featured in Architectural Record! At Wildman Chalmers Design, we had the pleasure of working on the interior design for Studio Gang's Populus Hotel in Denver. Inspired by Colorado's iconic aspen trees, Populus exemplifies sustainable and biophilic design. Proud to have contributed to a project that enhances the urban landscape and reconnects guests with nature. https://lnkd.in/eRKMAVV2

Wildman Chalmers Design is honored to be highlighted in Architectural Digest for our work on the Populus hotel in Denver, in collaboration with Jeanne Gang. This 13-story hotel, inspired by Aspen trees, showcases our commitment to sustainable and biophilic design. Read the full feature in Architectural Digest! https://lnkd.in/e4WPiAE9