The Book Tower Rotunda and Lobby area in May 2023.

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Book Building main entrance on Washington Blvd.

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The Rotunda as seen from the main entrance on Washington Blvd.

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Looking up the Rotunda from the first floor

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A view at the Book Tower study

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Stairway from first to second floor

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The Book Tower Lobby Bar not quite finished on May 10, 2023

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Looking up at the breathtaking skylight.

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The residences at Book Tower

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A slightly different angle at the Rotunda

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Beautifully restored corridors on the 4th floor

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Some more Rotunda detail

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50,000 square feet of marble were re-installed during the renovation.

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A look at the entertaining suite

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Before/After prints will be on display for a while

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Another view at the Study: a 3,000 square feet co-working space for residents and hotel guests, with views of Washington Boulevard and The Rotunda.

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More than 7,000 square feet of ornate ceiling tiles were recreated and hand painted to match the original designs and color of the structure.

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The Rotunda: a marble arched atrium that greets guests with seating beneath the breathtaking skylight.

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A look inside the "Residents Lobby"

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View toward the Rotunda from Grand River Ave. entrance

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First floor main elevator area

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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023

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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023

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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023

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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023

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