Award winning boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Aspen Colorado, USA chooses Accoya for durability and stability.
The Mollie Hotel takes its name from one of Aspen’s most famous figures: Mollie Gibson, a prominent prospector and businesswoman during the silver mining boom of the late 19th century. Mollie was known for her determination and entrepreneurial spirit, qualities that have inspired the ethos of the hotel.
Constructing a hotel in the heart of the Rockies presents unique challenges. Aspen’s climate is as beautiful as it is demanding, with heavy snowfall, intense UV exposure, and significant temperature fluctuations throughout the year. These conditions required the Mollie Hotel to be built with durability and resilience in mind.
The architectural team, led by CCY Architects, carefully selected materials that could endure these environmental extremes while maintaining an aesthetic of understated luxury. Accoya wood was chosen for the building’s cladding, not just for its exceptional performance in harsh climates, but also for its ability to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Treated with a custom Barnwood Ivory finish by Delta Millworks, the siding gives the hotel a timeless, rustic appearance while ensuring long-lasting durability.
Since its opening, the Mollie Hotel has quickly become a standout destination in Aspen. Its seamless integration of history, design, and sustainability has earned it numerous accolades, including recognition from the Hospitality Design Awards and AHEAD 100.
“The MOLLIE Aspen is a stunning addition to downtown Aspen and we’re thrilled that Accoya was specified,” said Sergio Munhoz, North America Sales Director. “The architects needed a building material that they could rely on in all weather conditions and the exceptional performance of Accoya made it an ideal choice. Its use in this project underscores our commitment to providing materials that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.”
“At just below 8,000 feet, the Aspen sun is incredibly powerful – any material takes a beating. There can be temperature swings in the summer from 30˚C down to -6˚C degrees at night and creating a stable facade was critical. That is what led us to Accoya, the durability and performance as well as the price point. Aesthetics was also key in our decision to specify Accoya, we know we wanted to use something warm and welcoming that would fit with the high alpine aesthetic,” said Todd Kennedy, Partner, CCY Architects.
Robbie Davis, CEO of Delta Millworks said: “This was an exciting project to work on. The architects had a clear vision of using a variety of different sizes of boards on the cladding to create a warm and modern design. The versatility of Accoya and its outstanding durability made it the perfect choice for this project.”
Imagery below by Draper White.
