Handcrafted Hotels

A storied Jazz Age mansion becomes Austin, Texas' Commodore Perry Estate.

Ben Weprin and the team look back on building their first new hotel on Roosevelt Island -- a NYC skyscraper that reflects the futuristic landscape of neighboring Cornell Tech, while honoring the history of the island through modern art and design.

Ben Weprin explores how his love of athletics inspired the quirky aesthetics at Graduate Eugene, an Oregon-based hotel honoring the waffle iron pattern that gave birth to the modern running shoe in "The Track Capital of the World."

Deep within New Mexico's landscape lies Bishop's Lodge, a resort inspired by the art and architecture of the indigenous people of the Southwest, and lovingly restored by a spirited team of local artisans committed to preserving Native American culture.

The warmth and luster of an old 19th century silver mining town is restored through the efforts of today's artists, architects and historians at the infamous Hotel Jerome, Aspen, Colorado's original luxury hotel since 1889.

A man and his team reflect on turning an aging dry ice factory into the stylish Hotel Dryce, honoring the rich “Cowboy Culture” of Texas while also showcasing the vibrant local arts scene that is transforming Fort Worth today.