While much of the building exterior remained intact with its brick-and-sandstone facade, red-tile roof and iron balconies, little of the interior architectural details and furnishings remained. Working from limited photographic archives the architecture and design teams worked to recreate the spirit of the 1920s era. The New York design team collaborated with Los Angeles based interior designers, Darrell Schmitt Design Associates and Cheryl Rowley Design to imbue the hotel experience with the luxury and refinement of a stately seaside retreat.