1337 Delaware St.,
Denver, CO 80204.
Tel: +1 703 474 1234
ART & ARCHITECTURE at the BIG little Hotel
About the Power of Pink in Architecture: A Bold, Emotional, and Subversive Hue
At the BIG little Hotel, you will notice our pink ceilings, doors, accents and installations. In the world of architecture, where structure and form traditionally take precedence, color often plays a quieter but equally potent role in shaping space and emotion. Among the broad palette available to architects, pink has emerged—especially in recent decades—not merely as a color, but as a statement. Soft yet bold, romantic yet rebellious, pink defies easy categorization. It occupies an ambiguous space between tenderness and confrontation, often evoking both nostalgia and radicalism in architectural contexts. “Color in certain places has the great value of making the outlines and structural planes seem more energetic.”— Antonio Gaudí
Pink as a Cultural Disruptor
From the inception of the BIG little Hotel, our aim was to disrupt the traditional and conventional hotel room concept. Pink has long been associated with gender, innocence, and commercialism—but in architecture, it’s increasingly used to challenge norms, inject personality, and reshape space perception. From pastel pink facades in Mexico City to millennial pink interiors in Scandinavian design, this color reclaims visibility in a field often dominated by whites, greys, and steel tones. Luis Barragán, the Mexican architect famous for his spiritual use of color, described pink as a reflection of cultural identity and personal experience: “I use color in architecture to create emotion… In my house, the pink walls speak of silence, of introspection.” For Barragán, pink wasn’t merely decorative—it was introspective and spiritual, capable of turning architecture into poetry.
A Color of Play and Emotion
In contemporary design, pink is often used to destabilize the expected. Think of Ricardo Bofill’s La Muralla Roja in Spain—a fortress-like residential complex in saturated shades of pinks, reds, and purples. It plays with Moorish influence and utopian ideals while engaging viewers in a dreamlike experience.
Millennial Pink and Soft Power
In recent years, the rise of “millennial pink”—a desaturated, soft blush tone—has influenced both interior and public architecture. Our choice of pink is not cloying or overly feminine. It carries a calmness, a neutrality, and a quiet sophistication that fits minimalism yet disrupts it. India Mahdavi, the celebrated Paris-based architect and designer of London’s Sketch Gallery (famous for its pink velvet and brass elegance), often embraces color unapologetically: “Color is an incredible way to be free… It is joy, it is optimism, it is life.” Her pink-hued interiors prove that architecture can be both elegant and exuberant, soft yet commanding.
Pink as Architecture’s Soft Revolution
Ultimately, pink in architecture embodies a soft revolution. It reclaims sensitivity as strength and aesthetics as substance. Whether it clads a bold concrete facade or illuminates a meditation space, pink opens the door to emotional resonance, human warmth, and cultural symbolism. In a field that so often elevates logic and form, the embrace of pink reminds us that architecture is also about feeling—and that even the gentlest hues can carry powerful architectural voices.
About the Facade Art
About our Suites and Rooms
Room 106 - the Resilience Room
Strength lives here. Rooted in hope and designed for comfort, this room celebrates overcoming, enduring, and rising with grace—every time.
Big little love lives here. A cozy nest pulsing with color and warmth—perfect for kindred spirits and open hearts. Let love take the lead.
Stay in tune with yourself. A loft filled with rhythm and soul, where vintage vibes meet modern flow. For those who live by their inner beat.
Bold, playful, and a little provocative. A suite that celebrates desire, flirtation, and fearless intimacy. Only question is—Wanna Play?
Kick back. Cool down. This mellow loft invites you to let go, slow down, and chillax like it’s an art form. Nothing urgent here—just vibes.
No windows, no limits. Dive into your favorite world and game your way to victory. A true hideout for the introvert hero in all of us (Playstation 5 and FORTNITE included).
Every stay begins with once upon a time. This literary haven invites you to read, write, imagine—and enjoy the journey. Hustle, reflect, dream.
Where chaos meets calm. Zen as hell, and just as irreverent. A space for quiet rebels, deep breathers, and those who find peace in the fire.
Drift beyond the stars. With sky above and dreams within reach, this suite inspires ambition, wonder, and the courage to float freely.
300 - Papillon Lounge
Where social butterflies find their wings. Sip, laugh, connect, and bloom in a vibrant sanctuary designed to spark conversations and spontaneous joy. Rooftop deck included.
Your cosmic cocoon above it all. A quiet escape with comforts that keep you connected, grounded, and gently wrapped in calm. This is where you find your space.
Open skies. Urban vibes. Adventure beckons just beyond the glass, and the energy of the city hums beneath your feet. Stay bold, stay bright.
As you approach The Big Little Hotel, you’ll notice something striking: a bold mural woven with colorful triangles and spirals—an abstract yet intentional tribute to the Golden Triangle neighborhood we call home. But there’s more to this artwork than meets the eye. Rather than depict the neighborhood literally, we drew inspiration from the “Golden Triangle” of classical geometry—a special isosceles triangle whose proportions are defined by the golden ratio (approximately 1.618), a number long associated with beauty, harmony, and balance. Its angles—36° at the top and 72° at the base—appear in ancient symbols, architecture, and even patterns found in nature.This elegant triangle, also known as the Sublime Triangle, forms the backbone of our mural. You’ll find its golden proportions echoed across the facade, along with a flowing Fibonacci spiral—a visual expression of how growth and grace unfold through nature and design. These elements not only nod to the mathematical beauty of the golden ratio, but also to what this neighborhood has become: an evolving, inspired place where creativity and refinement meet.Our mural is a quiet homage to that spirit. It’s geometry with soul. Art with a message. And just like the Golden Triangle itself—it’s always inviting you to look a little closer.
About the Murals
At the Big Little Hotel, every room is more than a place to stay—it’s an immersive story painted on the walls. We chose graffiti art as our visual language because it’s bold, emotional, and rooted in the voice of the streets—just like the Golden Triangle itself. Each mural is the work of a local Denver artist, carefully selected not just for talent, but for their connection to the city’s evolving creative energy. The themes—Love, Chill, Music, Adventure, Zen, and more—were chosen to evoke different states of being, giving guests a chance to pick the experience they crave. Whether you're drawn to the stars in the Celestial Room or the nostalgia of the Game Room, every brushstroke invites you deeper into the mood. It's not just art—it’s a conversation, a feeling, and a piece of Denver’s soul.
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