New Luxury Resort features Cleveland Art's most extravagant lighting project by Jason Wein

The 9, Cleveland's new urban, luxury resort collaborated with local artist, Jason Wein, of Cleveland Art, to design its inspirational chandeliers. Wein recycles old materials to create hand-blown glass lighting, industrial-inspired carts, tables, cabinets, seating, and shelves and furniture.

In the lobby of The 9, there are two Wein-designed chandeliers. One is 6-feet and one is 12-feet wide. Each lighting fixture holds approximately 2,500 hand-blown crystals that cascade down from refurbished wagon wheels. There is also an 80-foot chandelier filled with several thousand hand-blown crystals; it guides guests around the entire first floor of The 9. The pieces are so grand, they can be seen from East 9 th Street, adding to The 9's luxurious curb appeal.

The detail and care seen in Cleveland Art's chandeliers matches The 9's Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel, Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel, which includes extravagant amenities and chic atmosphere.

"I have been to some of the best boutique hotels in the world, and this [The 9] is hands-down the greatest boutique hotel on the planet," says Wein. "It will be a world-class destination."

The 9 is Wein's largest project in Cleveland, but it is not his first extravagant endeavor. Wein has designed pieces for A-list clients, both in the United States and abroad. His clients include famous architects, interior designers, hotels, restaurants, retail stores and motion picture and television industries.

Wein and his team at Cleveland Art have been working day and night since March on this project. Their refurbished designs complement The 9's old-meets-new historic design.

About Cleveland Art:

Founded in 1994, Cleveland Art is a leader in vintage and recycled industrial design, turning vintage and antique salvage into functional art for the home, office and retail setting. With an inventory ranging from hand-blown glass light fixtures to steel perforated lines and repurposed tables made from industrial machine parts and supplies. Cleveland Art has retail locations in Cleveland, Ohio and Los Angeles, California and can be found online at http://www.clevelandart.com.

About The 9:

The former AmeriTrust tower and historic Cleveland Trust Rotunda have been transformed into the city's first luxury resort. The 9 houses the new Metropolitan at The 9 Hotel, Concierge Living apartments, restaurants, social lounges and ample event space. The locally owned grocery store, Heinen's, will be located inside the resort's rotunda. The dining and cocktail environments, combined with the one-of-a-kind special event spaces, will redefine how Clevelanders and their guests live, work and play in the city.

About The Metropolitan at The 9:

The hotel is located inside The 9 and is affiliated with Autograph Collection, Marriott International's exclusive collection of more than 50 independent hotels that have been carefully selected for their chic decor, distinct style, guests' travel interests and experiences. The hotel has 156 boldly designed rooms and suites. The 9 offers hotel guests and residents access to an indoor dog park, 24-hour housekeeping, valet and concierge services, spa and gym.