The building’s architecture reflects the simple, symmetrical, “clean” form of the early ‘20s. Most of its design elements were incorporated for function as opposed to style. The east and south facades still feature leaded prismatic glass tiles used to diffuse light that came into the original lobby and dining rooms. Two light courts, which can be viewed from the third floor hall, allowed light and ventilation into all the central rooms on the upper floors. Operable transoms over each room door exhausted hot air, providing natural ventilation and a cooling effect. Each corner of the building features an elegant tile cartouche with a floral motif—the structure’s only non-utilitarian embellishment.