The Waylen Hotel
Client
Gensler
Category
Historic Preservation, Retail/Hospitality

It is intended to function as the Navy Yard’s communal gathering space, attracting guests, residents, and innovators worldwide. This hotel marks the pinnacle of Ensemble/Mosaic’s $600 million initial Navy Yard development phase, paving the way for an additional $6 billion of planned development in the next 15 years. The Waylen will serve as a central hub, offering over 18,500 square feet of event space, a six-treatment room spa, a three-meal restaurant and cocktail lounge, along with a concealed speakeasy that invokes the charm and mystique of a bygone era.

 

Aerial view of a large, historic brick building with many windows—an architect’s dream for historic preservation—surrounded by trees and people on paths. A church with a white steeple is nearby, and the city skyline glows at sunset.

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People gather in front of a large, historic brick building—an impressive example of architect-led historic preservation—at sunset. The landscaped plaza buzzes with groups in formal and semi-formal attire, enriching the lively, educational atmosphere.

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People gather and socialize in a landscaped courtyard surrounded by modern buildings with large windows, greenery, trees, benches, and paved walkways—an inviting educational space thoughtfully designed by an architect under a partly cloudy sky.

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People walk and gather in a modern, well-lit civic courtyard with greenery and outdoor seating, surrounded by a large brick building with expansive windows, reflecting Philadelphia's commitment to historic preservation on an early evening.

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