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BuroHappold Engineering has first-hand knowledge of the hotel sector – our design skills have been applied to a wide range of projects around the world. We have worked on all hotel types, from travel lodges and resort apartments through to prestigious five star ‘designer’ hotels and spectacular mixed-use developments. Passionate about meeting the industry’s needs of the present while helping to shape the future, our aim in the hospitality sector is to exceed guests’ expectations of quality, comfort and convenience.
Our experience in hotel design and construction has been gained over many years of involvement with the sector. By working closely with architects, interior designers, caterers, datacomms specialists and hotel management we harness innovation while responding to client needs, identifying challenges early on to minimise risk, reduce costs and optimise operational efficiency in our hotel and resort buildings. Ultimately, a hotel exists to deliver service to its guests, so ease of access to rooms and front of house areas is critical. Our flexible designs take into account a hotel’s uniquely zonal layout, where bedroom suites need to co-exist with public spaces, receptions, bars, restaurants, sports and conference facilities. With extensive global experience on hospitality projects, we apply our knowledge to everything 2
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from room layout and ICT systems to acoustic privacy and optimal ventilation. Furthermore, we always seek to add value to our clients, offering advice on building systems and materials, and often opting for fast-track solutions such as modular construction and off-site prefabrication. Sustainable design is core to our thinking, and as energy typically accounts for over 35% of operating costs, our carbon-saving solutions also reduce our clients’ bills. Our proprietary modelling and analysis will find the optimum balance of daylight and solar shading, natural ventilation and climate control, while our smart systems can ensure no electricity is wasted on empty rooms and we will include renewable energy sources as appropriate. To further reduce costs for our clients, our designs can take into account the ongoing need for upgrades during off-
peak seasons, so parts of a building may be closed off without disruption to staff or guests. Meanwhile, our fire engineering and security design teams will ensure the safest possible environment for staff and guests alike. Hotels can be a complex mix of spaces each with very different environmental requirements including reception, hospitality suites, bars, restaurants, leisure clubs and swimming pools; in addition of course to the space demanding special comfort; the guest rooms. We work closely with clients, interior designers, caterers and head chefs, specialist lighting and acoustic consultants, IT specialists, pool water treatment companies and others to create the right environment for each space and to integrate the myriad of technologies demanded by the modern hotel client.
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OUR EXPERIENCE BuroHappold Engineering has over 30 years’ experience in the field of hotel and resort design. During that time we have built up many long term relationships with leading architects and planners and have developed a thorough appreciation of the key financial and operational issues facing the hospitality sector today.
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Macdonald St Paul’s Hotel Sheffield, UK
Holiday Inn Munich, Germany
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Silken Hotel, London, UK Project Solalah, Oman SnOasis, Suffolk, UK Al Sowa Hotel, Abu Dhabi
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Radisson Iveria, Tblisi, Georgia Marsa Alam, Egypt
Zavidovo Near Moscow, Russia
Travelodge, Heathrow Airport, UK
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Mint Hotel Leeds, UK
Ras Trompy, Egypt
Breidenbacher Hof Düsseldorf, Germany
Savoy Hotel, London, UK
Premier Inn Four Corners, Belfast, UK
Holloway Cicus Tower, Birmingham, UK The Cube, Birmingham, UK Kilternan Hotel and Country Club, Dublin, Ireland Luttrellstown Castle Hotel Redevelopment, Dublin, Ireland
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Radisson Edwardian Hotel Manchester, UK
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Claridge’s Hotel Refurbishment London, UK
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Al Faisaliah Center Riyadh, KSA
Above all, we understand that great ideas and great solutions come from interaction and teamwork: our experts – drawn from many disciplines and many sectors – work together to solve challenges and create high quality buildings that are also sustainable, easy to construct and economical to operate and maintain.
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Our multi-disciplinary skills have been applied to projects around the world. From luxury hotels such as the Silken to new build hotels such as the Mint Hotels chain; from the restoration of historic landmarks such as the Savoy to the sensitive masterplanning of Middle Eastern coastal resorts, our projects are raising the bar for comfort, value and energy efficiency.
OVO Wroclaw, Poland
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SILKEN HOTEL London, UK Combining the restored 1903 facade of Marconi House with a stylish new Portland Stone building, the 5-star Silken Hotel will be an instantly recognisable landmark in central London. The unusual challenges on this high profile project required structural gymnastics on virtually every floor: a complex system of 23 steel transfer structures were needed to achieve a column-free ground floor, while the spectacular triangular atrium tapers as it rises up through ten storeys to create a cathedral-like open space at the heart of the development. Client Grupo Urvasco S.A Architect Foster + Partners Image Foster + Partners
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BREIDENBACHER HOF Dusseldorf, Germany This landmark luxury hotel, rebuilt from wartime ruins in the 1950s, was totally rebuilt again in 2005-8 to offer international guests the very best in modern service and facilities. BuroHappold carried out extensive research and modelling of the complex inner city site to convince our client that a strategy of demolition and rebuild made far more commercial sense than the ‘safer’ refurbishment option. By eliminating much of the risk we were able to unlock the full potential of the site – and achieve a tripling of money-earning building volume. Client Pearl of Kuwait Real Estate Company Architect HPP Image HPP
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RENEWING A H E R I TAG E HOTEL
SAVOY HOTEL London, UK An iconic historical landmark, the Savoy Hotel underwent a dramatic reconfiguration to create the optimum bedroom layout with exclusive views across the River Thames. Our engineers used their unparalleled technical knowledge to temporarily lift the Savoy’s delicate Grade 2 listed facade, allowing for the original columns that impeded the bedrooms to be removed from the building and allowing the space to be unlocked. Our unique technical solution meant that we were able to create the ultimate room layout and reinstate the breathtaking river views. Client Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Architect ReardonSmith Architects Image ReardonSmith Architects
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RESPECTING THE N AT U R A L L A N D S C A P E
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PROJEC T SALALAH Oman Project Salalah is a luxury resort that captures the spirit and beauty of Oman’s unique coastal landscape. To bring guests closer to the site’s natural features, BuroHappold has developed a green highways strategy to reduce the need for cars and encourage walking and cycling. With an eye to safety, we’ve applied our own high design standards to the road layout in order to modify driving behaviour and retain a calm, rural feel. This pedestrian-friendly approach also serves the client’s aim of not spending on costly infrastructure when something more light touch will suffice. Client Ominvest Masterplan Architect Aecom Planning Image Aecom
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IVERIA HOTEL Tbilisi, Georgia A historically important building with a colourful past, the refurbished Radisson SAS Iveria Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia, provides some of the best facilities in Eastern Europe. Our expert advice and experience meant we were able to demonstrate to the client that a complete refurbishment of the existing structure would save demolition, planning and rebuild costs, as well as a substantial amount of time. This holistic approach has created a stunning boutique hotel that meets and exceeds international standards, while also saving an important and iconic structure for the city of Tbilisi. Client New Hotel Joint Stock Company, Tbilisi Architect GRAFT Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH Image BuroHappold Engineering / Hiepler, Brunier
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ZAVIDOVO near Moscow, Russia Located on the edge of a large reservoir, Zavidovo will create an exciting new premier waterside resort and sustainable community for the residents of Moscow. A key characteristic of the masterplan is our creative use of the natural landscape to minimise impact while optimising value. Swales are used throughout to manage runoff flow instead of an expensive piped system; while our public health drainage design takes advantage of the naturally hilly terrain to reduce the number of waste water pumping stations from around 25 to just six – representing a significant cost saving for the client. Client OPIN Architect EDAW (Aecom) Image EDAW (Aecom)
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AL SOWA ISLAND HOTEL Abu Dhabi The impressive Four Seasons Hotel is the latest milestone in the development of Al Sowa Island, a 54 hectare site located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new central business district. To create a cost-effective hotel that offers a high standard of luxury and amenities, we designed integrated MEP systems that met strict criteria for noise and low visibility. Optimising building volume is a key factor in a successful hotel, and our innovative solution to free up space by dropping some of the plant down two floors has resulted in at least £40m in new revenue-earning accommodation. Client Mubadala Development Company Architect PLP Architecture Image PLP Architecture
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OVO Wroclaw, Poland The striking curved form of the new OVO will be an instantly recognisable landmark at the heart of the regeneration of Wroclaw’s historic city centre, and will house the five star Hilton Hotel. BuroHappold’s work on the Ovo’s elegant lightweight facade will save energy while keeping construction costs low, as well as giving the hotel a unique translucent appearance. These innovative solutions will save the client on operational costs as well as provide a striking first impression for guests. Client Wings Properties Architect Gottesman-Szmelcman / Broadway Malyan Polska Image Studio Aiko
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MINT HOTEL Leeds, UK The superb 4-star Mint Hotel in Leeds City centre is the centrepiece of the revitalised Granary Wharf development. By using our ability to incorporate stylish and elegant solutions in a cost effective and practical way, we were able to maximise the amount of income generating space – 80% of the total floor space is used for bedroom suites. Our client was able to benefit from our already strong and established relationship with them to fully realise their expectations. Client Mint Hotels Ltd Architect Allies and Morrison Image Dennis Gilbert
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KEEPING COOL IN T H E D ES E R T C L I M AT E
AL FAISALIAH CENTRE Riyadh, KSA Soaring above the Riyadh skyline, the Al Faisaliah development is one of the most iconic buildings in the Middle East. Designed by Norman Foster, it incorporates a 5-star hotel, a 2000-capacity banqueting hall and a 270m landmark office tower. Despite the harsh climate, our use of passive energy control methods ensures a high level of occupant comfort. Virtuoso structural design combines with innovative environmental features – such as external solar shading and ice cooling for reducing peak electricity demand – to deliver a project of considerable elegance and performance. Client King Faisal Foundation Architect Fosters + Partners Image BuroHappold Engineering / Foster + Partners
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FLEXIBLE MODULES DESIGNED WITH FLAIR
VERBUS TRAVELODGE Heathrow, UK Using BuroHappold’s revolutionary Verbus modular construction system, the new 300-room Travelodge at Heathrow Airport was completed in an incredible 58 weeks, including demolition of existing buildings, foundation piling and the 3D modelling and construction of the primary support frame. The steel modules arrived on site fully or partially fitted-out and were lifted into place over a period of just three weeks. For medium sized hotels, the Verbus system can be twice as quick and up to 20% cheaper than traditional building systems – and its high acoustic rating helps protect against external noise from roads and airports. Client Travelodge Architect JWA Image BuroHappold Engineering
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HOSPITALIT Y PROJEC T SHOWCASE DELIVERING INNO VATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH WORLD CLASS AR CHITEC TS
Holiday Inn Munich, Germany Architect: Arcadis
The Cube at the Mailbox Birmingham, UK Architect: Make Architects
The Zetter Restaurant & Rooms Clerkenwell, London, UK Architect: Chetwood Associates
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Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Free Trade Hall Manchester, UK
Claridges Hotel Refurbishment Mayfair, London, UK Architect: Thierry W Despont Architects, USA
Cumberland Hotel London, UK Architect: Reardon Smith
Mint Hotel Leeds, UK Architect: Allies and Morrison
Iveria Hotel Tbilisi, Georgia Architect: GRAFT Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH
Premier Inn Four Corners Belfast, UK Architect: Colin Conn Architects
Holloway Circus Birmingham, UK Architect: Ian Simpson Architects
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