As November is a time of celebration and giving thanks, our team is excited to share that a BraytonHughes Design Studios project, The Pad Silverthorne in Colorado, has been named winner in Boutique Design magazine’s 42nd Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design. From a competitive field of submissions representing more than 100 design firms around the world, The Pad was selected as 2022 Gold Key Awards winner in Best Lobby Focused Service and Best Hotel Focused Service categories.

With an ethos grounded in social and environmental responsibility, the hybrid boutique hotel/hostel The Pad embodies the spirit of gratitude and giving back. Certified as a pending B Corp TM – a private certification given to for-profit businesses that meet high sustainability and environmental performance standards – The Pad aims to make a positive impact on people and the planet.

Partially constructed from 18 upcycled shipping containers and showcasing environmentally friendly construction and design, The Pad’s fun, affordable, and flexible accommodations put people in touch with Summit County’s incredible outdoor recreation while community-minded amenities promote connections between fellow adventurers.

As a fresh new social lodging concept, The Pad fosters social wellness with spaces such as a communal kitchen, where guests can prepare their own meals, meet other travelers, and interact with locals in a casual, inviting setting. Whether sharing a meal, practicing yoga on the rooftop patio, or immersing in good company during the weekly events at the lobby’s riverside bar, A-BAR, guests, and locals are embracing The Pad as a community gathering place where they can be themselves, enjoy new experiences, and celebrate the beauty of their surroundings.

We wish the same for you and your loved ones this holiday season.

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