The Quoin, a new boutique hotel developed and designed by Philadelphia-based Method Co, in partnership with The Buccini/Pollin Group, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware’s reimagined historic district.
The hotel is housed within the former Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building, a four-storey Victorian Romanesque brownstone designed by renowned Philadelphia architect, Frank Furness. The Quoin features 24 luxury guestrooms, a lobby cafe and bar with fireplace, a ground floor restaurant with courtyard dining, a lower-level cocktail lounge, the city’s first rooftop bar and event space, plus a gym, retail space, and bike share programme, adding a new and lasting hospitality landmark to the fabric of downtown Wilmington.
The property derives its name from the Old French word: Quoin (pronounced “Coin”) meaning “corner” or “angle”, honouring the legacy of the original banking house which housed silver and gold coins throughout the 1900’s.
“We hope this project becomes known throughout the region as a place to have on travellers’ short list for staycations, excursions as well as to meet what we perceive as unmet demand for a boutique project in the emerging scene in Wilmington,” says Randall Cook, Co-Founder and CEO. The hotel architecture and design, personalised service and several unique culinary experiences within the same project all add up to a compelling offering.”
The Quoin’s contemporary interior design was carefully considered by Method Studios, Method Co.’s in-house design firm, in partnership with Philadelphia-based Stokes Architecture + Design. Inspired by the aesthetic of the Brandywine Valley, Method Studios reimagined the building’s existing natural materials by layering in modern handmade décor, floral motifs in the fabrics and wallpapers, the clean lines of modern Shaker-influenced furniture, and an overall subdued, earthy colour palette influenced by original Victorian-era paints dating back to 1820.
The accommodation pays homage to the building’s original architecture with restored details such as arched windows and mouldings, blended with a nature-inspired identity plus curated vintage furniture, and psychedelic hand-drawn floral illustrations. Each room has a unique layout, but all are furnished with luxurious bedding, walls draped in wallpaper by Farrow & Ball or Little Green, and dining and desk chairs designed by Gubi. Decor includes a mix of artwork featuring photography by David Burnett, pieces from House of Spoils along with curated Vintage works sourced from the Brandywine Valley, while vintage rugs from Old New House that tie each room together.
“Our design inspiration came from a variety of sources, from psychedelic rock to 70’s furniture to shaker craftsmanship,” said Daniel Olsovsky, Creative Director at Method Co. “I would say our biggest inspiration would probably be the earthy colours and forms found in the nature of this region – which can be found throughout the floral motifs in our fabrics and wallpapers and the soft, organic lines of our furnishings.”
The Quoin will also feature three distinct food & beverage concepts: The Quoin Restaurant & Bar, Rooftop at The Quoin, and Simmer Down, operated by Method Co.
