Branding
Art Direction

Counterpart is the artisanal café anchor for the Asher Adams Hotel, situated within the historic architecture of Salt Lake City’s Union Pacific station.

As the lighter, indulgent companion to the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Rouser, the brand serves as a high-traffic destination for craft confections and coffee, bridging the gap between historic transit grandeur and modern hospitality. This® paired an oversized, confident brandmark with a palette of soft pastels and whimsical forms that mimic the textures of the pastries themselves, transforming a high-utility transit space into a curated brand experience that resonates with hotel guests and the local community alike.

Credits - Our gratitude to the Athens Group, Davidson Hospitality, and the entire Asher Adams team for your creative trust. Creative Direction by Denis Kegler, with Identity and Brand Design support by Kevin Evans and Tyler McRobert. Positioning and Foundation by the lovely Maya Attar Massad. Photography by Kevin Evans and Toby Grubb.

©2026 This.design