the ‘blue hotel’ - a short story by stephen crane inspired shedkm to use yves klein blue in an abstract form for this city centre travelodge budget hotel. it is to the credit of city planners that such an idea could be realised in the midst of a conservation area which now enjoys UNESCO status. a tight site, 104 bedrooms, street level commercial units and a fast design & build contract. sharp detail & strong colour give the travelodge brand a new aesthetic impetus