A former button and ribbon factory in New York's Tribeca neighbourhood has been turned into a boutique hotel featuring an eclectic mix of modern furniture and industrial details.

Hospitality firm Bridgeton Holdings completed the Walker Hotel in a renaissance revival building constructed in 1899 to span three street frontages in downtown Manhattan. Its location at 77 Walker marks the nexus of three iconic New York neighbourhoods: Tribeca, Soho, and Chinatown.
Arriving guests are encouraged to choose between a traditional check-in desk and the Walker Lobby.

"The original check-in was slated for the first floor," Bridgeton founder Atit Jariwala told Dezeen.
"We moved it down half a flight of stairs to a mullioned Mahogany alcove where our staff can provide guests with their full attention," Bridgeton founder Atit Jariwala told Dezeen. "From there, guests can get whisked up to their rooms through a private elevator lobby."
Just at the top of the stairs is a sequoia brown-brushed marble altar leading into the Walker Lobby. The area doubles as a 50-seat bar and lounge, anchored by a matching marble fireplace and dual rosewood Borsani shelving.
"This presents guests with the opportunity to check-in traditionally or ?socially? with a cocktail in hand, if they can spare the time," Jariwala said.

The space is complemented by iconic mid-century seating like Pierre Jeanneret loungers, Mogensen sofas, and a Philippe Bestenheider Lui 5 armchai...