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Hotel Research & Trends Precedent Studies Location & Site Concept Programming Diagramming First Floor Second Floor Third-Eighth Floors
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Boutique Hotel: a small stylish hotel, typically one situated in a fashionable urban location.
- Size: typically 10-100 rooms - Individuality: not cookie cutter, operated independently - Unique, Chic and Upscale design & architecture - Upscale linens, exclusive amenities - Fun, funky, trendy, eccentric personality - Location: hip and fashionable urban areas - Locally sourced materials, art, reflects culture - High end service pillow menu, spa selection, custom toiletries - Hip, trendy restaurant and bars with local food - Wide array of visitors
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Trends - Personalized expirience - Sustainability - Indoor-Outdoor Spaces - Resimercial - Storytelling with design - Personaility in design - Site inspired -Meeting Spaces -Biophilia
Operation Front desk is lifeline. They greet potential guests on the phone as well as arrival upon check in. Needs to be staffed 24hrs a day, typically in 3 shifts. Also serves as a information hub for all other services. - Day shift: check outs, accept new guests, communicate with housekeeping determining room availability, clean/dirty rooms, answer phones - Night shift: answer phones, check ins, take hotel into quiet time, runs daily audits, works closely with security to ensure safety
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Precedent Studies Architects: YYA Location: Maldives Project Year: 2015 Finolhu Villas 100% solar powered project. Will accommodate about 100 guests year round. All solar panels are able to be seen by guests and are used as an architectural element. Guest rooms are designed to minimize energy consumption. Operable windows are strategically placed in order to maximize air ventilation. Planes or boats access all of the resorts. Goal was to make the location feel as if it blends into the previous location.
Design Implications - The use of sustainable materials and practices when designing the hotel will be important because Aruba plans to be solely reliative on wind power in the near future. - By using windows and open ventilation between spaces this will promote air ventilation as well as light brought into the interior of the building.
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Architects: Elastic Architects Location: Creta, Greece Project Year: 2018 Area: 6700 m2 Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa The goal of this hotel was to highlight the high aesthetic and hospitality. The simple design is highlighted by greek elements that dictate function of spaces. Light with shadow, natural materials, and unobstructed views were important. Different materials textures create different shadows which create an ever changing environment. A tall entrance, central fountain and open fireplace are the 3 key points within the main building. There is an unobstructed view of the ocean. The mixture of natural materials lets one area flow into the next. Marble used in the pools was also used around the centralized building to promote unification of the spaces.
Design Implications - Using the view to the advantage and getting the most out of it is important when designing the spaces of the hotel. - The use of materials and their natural aspects is important when correlating the concept with the materials. - The mix of a luxury stay with the classic beach elements promotes this sense of relaxation and will be a prominant design aspect.
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Architects: Onion Location: Ko Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand Project Year: 2018 Area: 10,757 m2 SALA Samui Chaweng Beach Resort Every room at SALA has a private pool and sea view. There is a 52 room beachfront phase with 3 levels of rooms. On the other side of the road, there is a 85 room roadside phase. There is also 2 presidential villas and 4 pool villas. Everything is designed to enhance the sequence of light, shadow and shade. The design process started by thinking of what guests would like to see and how would they like to live while they were there. The courtyard has no control over circulation and this is to promote guests being able to sit anywhere they would like, as well as the pool being a circle to allow for this as well. The pool lights mimic moon light and have an “onion ring” as the light source. The sea view is never blocked, even in the lobby which gives a sense of luxury. The façade is long and white to mimic the crescent shadows. 7 different curves are used to show the separation of different spaces; moving shadows make each room different. They used local materials and everyday objects but make them appear special.
Design Implications - The use of light and shadow could create more interest in spaces that are more interior such as the spa area, so by incorporting a variety of light and architectural elements this could be acheieved. - The spherical shape of the stair case can relate back to the concept of sea grapes as well as the rounded corners of the furniture peices. This brings the ideas together and creates a more cohesive flow.
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Precedent Studies Architects: Conran and Partners Location: Krakow, Poland Project Year: 2018 Area: 12,644 m2 PURO Krakรณw Kazimierz Hotel Fusion of energy, history, authenticity, and culture of location (Bohemian). Created a welcoming feel with indoor/outdoor areas promoting guests to enjoy the hotel and its hospitality. Street frontage bakery that connects inside of the hotel, as well as a restaurant with locally sourced ingredients. Material choices are chosen to represent the industrial areas as well as the new art galleries in the city. Guest rooms have large windows that bring in lots of light. Other features: wellness facility, events and function areas, atrium, local artists were commissioned for the art throughout the hotel
Design Implications - Correlating the location with the design of the space will be important when thinking of Aruba and its climate variables. The climate will tell what materials are best for the space as well as windows and outdoor-indoor spaces. - This being a boutique hotel, making the space unique and a destination spot for those visiting will be important. Creating a special space like a spa into the hotel design will set it apart from other hotels in the area.
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Natural Bridges
Aruba, known as "One Happy Island" is a Caribbean island that lies 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. The location of the island allows for great weather year round, making this country a very popular vacation destination. Aruba is a melting pot of over 90 different nationalities which is something that the Aruban's take pride in. The aruban people speak a local language of Papiamento as well as Spanish, English, and Dutch. This now resort island was home to Caquetio Indians of the Arawak tribe who inspire much of the culture in Aruba today. Every Tuesday the locals hold a Welcome Festival known as the "Bonbini Festival" to show visitors what Aruba is all about. Aruba also consists of many popular landmarks such as the Natural Bridges, Fontein Caves, and their white sandy beaches.
Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba
One Happy Island
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Climate
- Median temperature is 82 degrees - The sun is strongest between 11:00am-2:30pm - Trade winds are strongest on the Northeast side of the island - Between October-January is the wetter months of the year - Located south of hurricane path
Baby Beach, Aruba
Baby Beach Site Implications - The location of the hotel will provide a slight breeze which is important in the design of the hotel by making outdoor spaces more prominant. - The more secluded beach will allow for visitors of the hotel to relax in the indoor/outdoor spaces with views of the beach. - The coastal views provide lower levels of stress as studies show which influences the positioning of windows and rooms. - Close by, are restaurants and
bars that allow visitors to venture outside of the hotel if they choose. -From this location visitors are a short drive away from activities on the island and the positioning provides easy accessibility to roadways.
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Concept
Influenced by Aruba's surrounding nature; the local sea grape has influenced the design of the ``KurĂ Hotel & Wellness''. Its health advantages, color, and resiliency have helped define the spaces of the hotel. The ``grape of the shore'' has an abundance of benefits and applications. These aspects inspired the inclusion of the wellness spa and the personal care visitors wish to invoke when taking a vacation. Natural materials used throughout the hotel reflect the environment and provide a calming feel for visitors to enjoy. Gradual changing colors of the sea grape and the environment it has grown in, provides notion to the color palette used throughout the space. The indoor-outdoor design of the hotel lets visitors interact with their surroundings. This allows them to connect with nature, alleviating stressors within the mind. The overall design of the hotel hopes to provide both mental and physical wellness to visitors while still enjoying luxurious hotel accommodations.
Goals - For visitors to feel relaxed and take in the beauty of Aruba. - For visitors to be able connect with themselves through the use of hotel amenities. - Create a space that allows for movement and social relationships. - Use indoor/outdoor spaces to create a connection with the landscape. - Use materials that will provide a cool space in the Aruban climate.
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Programming
Lobby (210sq. m) -
seating for 30 coffee tables side tables men/women's restooms telephone
Private Office (15sq. m.) -
high end desk - storage for files executive task chair 2 guest chairs seating with sofa coffee table
Registration (25sq. m) -
desk surface for 2 2 task chairs lowered counter surface 2 computers 2 printers key card activator storage for mail
Concierge (15sq. m) -
desk - storage table & chair 2 guest chairs telephone map display secure key storage
Shared Offices (28sq. m) -
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desk - storage - safe executive task chair 2 guest chairs desk for 2 - storage 2 task chairs
Employee Facilities (345sq. m) -
at least 20 lockers table for 4 changing room w/ mirrors ADA staff restroom w/ shower janitor's closet
Restaurant (260sq. m) -
tables seating for 60 server computers silverware/menu storage host stand
King/Guest Suite (31sq. m) -
bath/shower 2 person vanity water closet king bed luggage storage closet small kitchen desk/chair seating for 3
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coffee table end tables lamps light proof window treatment art/accessories 42" flat screen t.v.
Bar/Lounge (85sq. m) -
seating for 40 include ADA seating at bar bar stools chairs tables storage plumbing
Salt Room (25sq. m) Massage Room (13sq. m) -
massage table storage sink dimmable lighting
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lounge chairs/ benching salt lamps salt floor shoe storage
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BOH
Massage
Entry
Offices Stair RR
Regist.
BOH
Stair
BOH
Venue RR
Grand Stair
Stair
Lobby
Spa
Conc.
Stair
Grand Stair
Bar Gym
Level One
Smoothie Cafe
Restaurant
Level Two
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BOH
Blocking Diangrams BOH
Offices
Entry
BOH
BOH
Add. Seating
Registration/ Concierge
BOH Bar & Lounge BOH
Locker Rm.
Grand Stair
Grand Stair Lobby Restaurant Spa
Level One
Level Two
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Unisex spa staff uniforms
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Lobby seating located under stairwell. The seating area is accompanied with relaxing lighting and a textured accent wall that adds to the overall mood of the space.
View of spa hallway that includes a waterfall feature with art sculptures to add to the ambiance of the spa.
First Floor Entry Security JC
Office
Men's RR Woman's RR
Registration & Concierge
Break Rm.
Office
Lobby
Sauna
Locker Rm.
Sauna
Spa Lobby
Salt Rm.
Hydro Massage Massage Therapy Rm. Rm. Rm.
Locker Rm.
Locker Rm.
Yoga
Storage
Locker Rm.
Mud Bath
Hot Spa
Massage Rm.
Massage Rm.
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Second Floor Food Closet Add. Seating Men's RR
BOH Storage
Woman's RR Kitchen
Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
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1. Marble stair and flooring material to bring brightness to the interior space. 2. Patterned floor tile to add variety and juxtapose the soft seating areas.
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Restaurant Aliemento: (Adj.) Nourishing in Papiamento The restaurant includes both indoor and outdoor seating options and provides views of the ocean.
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Bar & Lounge Bińa: (N.) Wine in Papiamento The bar and lounge has a variety of seating. The doors connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces will be open majority of the time but can be closed if inclement weather is to occur.
The bar has a glass accent wall with glass shelving that will be backlit to provide not only storage but a wayfinding accent to the bar.
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Custom headboard that will include a water feature built into it covered by a slighting textured glass. This will be uplit and downlit to provide a variety of lighting options in the space.
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1. Upholstery fabric for bedding 2. Accent shell tile for bathroom. 3. Uphostery fabric for chairs in living space.
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4. Countertop for both kitchen and bath.
Third - Eighth Floors Guest Rm.
Guest Rm.
King Suite
King Suite
Business Space
House Keeping
King Suite
King Suite Vending Guest Rm.
Guest Rm.
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Studio 5 Schematic Design March 12 2019
Designer: Lizzie Arbuckle
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