Award-winning international design firm 1508 London has unveiled its highly anticipated debut hospitality project in the United States: Sky Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center…
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has announced the official opening of Sky Garden – an exclusive, residential-style floor that brings together three defining pillars of the guest experience: art, wellness, and epicurean living. Conceived as a composed and immersive environment, Sky Garden is designed to feel deeply personal, privileging calm over spectacle and intimacy over scale. Designed and delivered by the 1508 Miami studio, Sky Garden introduces a new benchmark in elevated residential-style hospitality, redefining luxury living in the sky.
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More than a collection of amenities, Sky Garden was envisioned as a composed environment – where proportion, materiality, light, and landscape work quietly together to shape emotion. This residential-style floor privileges calm over spectacle and intimacy over scale, inviting guests to experience luxury in a way that feels personal and unforced.
Featuring four guest rooms, two one-bedroom suites, a two-bedroom suite and an expansive two-bedroom penthouse, each accommodation is tailored to the discerning traveller and delivered with Four Seasons signature hospitality and intuitive service. The garden-in-the-sky concept draws inspiration from the floor’s Wildflower Green Roof, offering a lush backdrop to city views and enhancing the expansive private terraces featured in select accommodations.
Commenting on the project, Hamish Brown, Partner at 1508 London, said: “The Sky Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, delivered by our Miami studio, represents an important milestone for 1508 London as our first hospitality project in America. Our vision was to create a composed residential environment in the sky – one that feels calm, personal and timeless, while celebrating the artistic spirit and character of Philadelphia and and the world-renowned standards of the Four Seasons brand.”
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The Penthouse & Suites
The Sky Garden suites set a new benchmark for luxury living in Philadelphia, offering a collection of rare and unexpected pleasures delivered in an intimate, residential setting. The interiors are shaped by three guiding principles derived from the building’s architectural language, its unparalleled setting, and the cultural richness of the city.
A foundation of natural wood panelling runs throughout, selected for its warmth and tactile beauty, enveloping the spaces in a cocoon of natural calm. This timeless backdrop is elevated through a curated collection of decorative FF&E and bespoke artworks that introduce subtle contrasts and refined colour accents – adding depth, personality, and visual intrigue without overwhelming the senses.
As Brown explains: “In creating our design, our Miami studio embraced a natural colour palette as a canvas, weaving a tapestry of textures and materials – timber veneers, silk wallpaper, marble, and bronzes. Bespoke rugs, artwork and furniture pieces integrate shape, colour, pattern and form, while celebrating the artistic spirit of Philadelphia. The result is a harmonious blend of sophistication and comfort, with a charming informality that feels effortlessly luxurious.”
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Penthouse Formal Living Room
The Penthouse Formal Living Room is a showcase of refined luxury, grounded in rich tones and soft, tactile materials and juxtaposed with avant-garde furniture pieces. Designed to celebrate the luxury of space, the interior adopts a pared-back, minimal approach that enhances the expansive volume of the room.
Refined wood panelling, chevron-patterned flooring and travertine detailing in joinery and the fireplace establish a timeless elegance, while a statement chandelier anchors the space. Organic, rounded furnishings – including a bespoke round rug, bronze coffee tables and Holly Hunt sofas – bring softness and comfort, while entertainment is seamlessly concealed behind bespoke panels. Bi-folding doors open directly onto the terrace, blurring the boundary between indoors and out and reinforcing the sense of tranquillity and escape high above the city.
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Kitchen and Dining
The Penthouse kitchen and dining room epitomises the studio’s philosophy of blending functionality with high-end design. Conceived with entertaining at its heart, the kitchen features integrated appliances, a sculptural island and liquid metal cabinetry finishes, while a back-of-house pantry discreetly supports large-scale hosting. The dining area is anchored by a bespoke straw marquetry table, celebrated for its intricate starburst wave pattern, creating a striking focal point. Modern, minimalist furniture with sharp lines and refined metal accents completes a space that is both sophisticated and inviting.
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Penthouse Primary Bedroom
Perched high above the city, the primary bedroom is a serene sanctuary, offering a sense of detachment from the world below. A bespoke rug with bold artistic motifs anchors the room, while art plinths showcasing local Philadelphia artists add a personal, cultural connection. A bespoke sculptural headboard, crafted from custom plaster by a renowned UK artist, forms the dramatic centrepiece of the room – introducing depth, texture and a striking curved silhouette that elevates the space with quiet drama.
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