The result of the conservative restoration of a granite and brick building put up in 1890 (the original construction materials – wood and steel – were recovered and re-used, thus saving thousands of local trees and huge quantities of materials), from the start the Keating was destined to become an environment-friendly hotel.
For the main components of the furnishings for the loft-like rooms and the common areas, the designers used natural materials that can be re-used and recycled. As far as possible they maintained the existing brick and stone facing; they used environment-friendly materials for the painting, they added movement detection devices and energy-saving fluorescent lighting, and used long-lasting metal panels for the ceilings rather than those with a chemical base that have to be replaced sooner or later. Tempur-Pedic mattresses were recycled, modifying the cut and the form, to be used as cushions for the sofas in the bar area located in the basement.
The Keating brings a small taste of Italy to San Diego, from Lavazza coffee machines to Lauretana water, Gancia spumante and Jacuzzi pools, all designed by Pininfarina. The guests are also offered a choice of designer merchandise, and a list of white and red wine, all strictly Piedmontese, selected personally by Paolo Pininfarina.
The result of the conservative restoration of a granite and brick building put up in 1890 (the original construction materials – wood and steel – were recovered and re-used, thus saving thousands of local trees and huge quantities of materials), from the start the Keating was destined to become an environment-friendly hotel. For the main components of the furnishings for the loft-like rooms and the common areas, the designers used natural materials that can be re-used and recycled. As far as possible they maintained the existing brick and stone facing; they used environment-friendly materials for the painting, they added movement detection devices and energy-saving fluorescent lighting, and used long-lasting metal panels for the ceilings rather than those with a chemical base that have to be replaced sooner or later. Tempur-Pedic mattresses were recycled, modifying the cut and the form, to be used as cushions for the sofas in the bar area located in the basement. The Keating brings a small taste of Italy to San Diego, from Lavazza coffee machines to Lauretana water, Gancia spumante and Jacuzzi pools, all designed by Pininfarina. The guests are also offered a choice of designer merchandise, and a list of white and red wine, all strictly Piedmontese, selected personally by Paolo Pininfarina.
