Interior of a modern, urban cafe or lounge with large windows, colorful abstract art on the wall, and stylish seating including sofas and chairs. A bicycle is parked against a white brick wall, and a barista works behind a counter.

Moxy Washington, d.c. 

Scope of work

Hotel design

Location

Washington, D.C. , USA

Capital Style with a Twist

To bring this Washington, D.C. hotel to life, Saguez & Dash drew inspiration from the city’s rich cultural layers—opting for a contemporary expression of American Modernism over more expected visual tropes. The building’s architectural language is mirrored in the interiors, where mid-century-inspired furnishings and thoughtful accessoriescreate a sense of effortless elegance.

Throughout the space, art and artifacts pay homage to a lesser-known chapter of DC history: its role in establishing one of the country’s first bike share systems. These subtle references—woven into the property’s visual language—offer guests a fresh, locally inspired experience that balances heritage, design, and discovery.

Photography by John Muggenborg

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