Urbana A Urban Youth Hostel

With the continuous deterioration of the global environment, and the uncertainty of the American economy; it is imperative to reconsider traditional hospitality design practices. American

hotels can offer any amenity or luxury imaginable, but at what cost to the environment? Urbana is an example of a inexpensive, sustainable, and exciting alternative to urban lodging. This

modern hostel will provide guests with a unique experience that will encourage people to re-think the misconceptions of the traditional hostel. Hostels do provide inexpensive lodging,

but more importantly they introduce guests to the local culture and promote social interaction between travelers, which is often lost in the hotel scene. The existing building located near

Pike Place Market will be modified to ensure the safety of each and every guest while creating a energetic and interactively stimulating atmosphere that will guarantee the success of this

urban hostel.