squashily Vancouver may be celebrated as the “city of glass,” but it’s also known for its spectacular waterfront setting and easy access to the mountains. That dichotomy drives the narrative behind the Douglas, an Autograph Collection hotel, located within urban resort PARQ that’s built to LEED Gold standards. “The architecture of the building was a big influence,” says Vincent Celano, principal of New York-based Celano Design Studio, which handled interiors for the 188-room hotel. “Its reflection of the mountains, the water, and the city informs a large part of our narrative.”