Arlington Firm Type Six Receives Approval For New Hotel Indigo In Irving

Type Six Design & Development announces the firm has received zoning approval from the City of Irving for a new six-story Hotel Indigo ® by IHG in the heart of Las Colinas. The design features a six-story (90-ft. tall tower), 150 room hotel with canal views, and a 90-seat, full-service restaurant. The project, developed by Shreem Capital, is scheduled to start construction in Second Quarter 2021.

“We are extremely thrilled to bring an unique hotel product to the Las Colinas market and has truly become an area where it’s fun to work, live and play with major additions such as the Music Factory,” said Bhavin Patel, Principal at Shreem Capital. “With this theme in mind, we are looking forward to activating the Lake Carolyn Canal by creating a tranquil and lively atmosphere with our unique bar and restaurant design along with our conference center.”

The design developed by Type Six also includes 3,300 sq. ft. of meeting space, Full service restaurant and bar, Infinity edge swimming Pool, fitness center, and 155 surface parking spaces. In addition to its architectural services, Type Six will provide MEP and Structural Engineering support for the hotel.

“We’re excited to move forward with the innovative design we’ve developed for Hotel Indigo,” said James Lusty, Type Six Co-Founder. “Focusing on a balance of form and function, we’re proud to bring this much-needed hotel to Las Colinas as it continues to rapidly expand as an ever-growing destination in DFW.”

Par t of InterContinental Hotels Group, Hotel Indigo is a group of custom designed boutique hotels worldwide featuring 119 locations and 14,679 rooms worldwide. The Irving location will join two other Hotel Indigo properties in DFW. However, the brand boasts that each hotel is as individual as its surroundings and is also a reflection of the local flavor.

Type Six recently completed the design of several leading hotels in the area including Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt hotels. Additionally the firm is working on the headquarters for locally owned State Bank of Texas in Las Colinas.

About Type Six

Centered on service, uncompromised in design, Type Six Design & Development is an innovative, full-service architecture firm with proven expertise in retail, multi-family, office, and hospitality industries. Providing a comprehensive approach to any scale of project, the diverse team led by James Lusty and Hayes Hinkle, delivers a client-driven experience focused on exceeding customer expectations. Based in the Arlington Texas Entertainment District since 2015, the cornerstone of Type Six is simple: going to the next level to provide next-level results.