Gathering power by way of ethernet cables, the Art Deco hotel is now one of the most green-friendly properties in the world
The focus of this article is on the newly-opened hotel’s power system, but of course then there’s a the gorgeous property, which is Zigzag Moderne. Built in 1929, the Sinclair Hotel was the Fort Worth offices of Sinclair Oil. It underwent a total renovation in 1990 and this year opened as a hotel.
From Architecture in Fort Worth (which also offers more photos):
This 16 story building, designed by Wiley G. Clarkson and built by Harry B. Friedman, is one of Fort Worth's finest examples of Art Deco architecture. The building is more specifically of Zigzag Moderne styling and features many ziggurat elements on doorways, windows, and even in the shape of the building. The lobby is an excellent example from this period. At the 14th floor, eagle finials cap the vertical elements of the building's shaft. On top of the 16th floor penthouse, the vertical mullions are capped with alternating height pinnacles. In 1990, the building was completely restored by Architect Ward Bogard. The upper floors of the building are illuminated at night. Originally, the building was to be named the Dulaney Building after the owner, but before it opened, Sinclair Oil Co. leased 7 floors, and the building was then named after its main tenant.
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