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A BOUTIQUE HOTEL LA, ROCHELLE, FRANCE designed by kailey carter
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DESCRIPTION
2 ................................................... site analysis 6 ................................................... brand & clients 8 ................................................... concept & inspiration 10 ................................................... goals & influences 12 ................................................... level 1 composition 24 ................................................... level 2 composition 36 ................................................... level 3-8 composition
welcome to
la rochelle, FRANCE CLIMATE • Oceanic climate with Mediterranean-tyoe vegetation • dry and sunny summer, mild and wet winter
POPULATION
• approximately 75,000 people • largest age group: 20-29
ATTRACTIONS
• “Vieux Port” (“Old Harbor”) serves as heart of the city • local outdoor market featuring produce from local vendors • La Tour Saint Nicholas, formerly a prison • La Tour de la Chaine, formerly monitored access to the port, now a museum • La Tour de la Lanterne, oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast • national Maritime Museum • music festival venues • yacht club and port
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LA T L’H OUR OR D IZO E N
site analysis site analysis
a Ritz-Carlton flagship, LA TOUR
DE L’HORIZON
meets the gold standards.
OUR CREDO The Ritz-Carlton is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission. We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our guests who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambience. The Ritz-Carlton experience enlivens the senses, instills well-being, and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.
THE SIXTH DIAMOND
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emotional engagement functional mystique
our brand & clients OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
OUR HOTEL GUESTS
PROFILE:
PROFILE:
varying height, weights, and ages; varying incomes; most live in apartments within the city or small homes roughly 15 minutes outside of the city
varying height, weights, and ages; high incomes; traveling for music festivals, diving competitions, business meetings, sailing competitions, and historic tours
INCENTIVE: job opportunities, dining spaces, social media presence, retail opportunities
NEEDS: high end service, functionality, comfort, an attentive concierge, professionalism
CONCERNS: traffic associated with a hotel, changes in local infrastructure, loss of local culture
CONCERNS: privacy, attentive staff, close proximity to attractions
OUR BACK OF HOUSE STAFF
OUR FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
PROFILE: kitchen employees (chef, expediter, prep), housekeepers, management; typically in good health, extremely mobile; ages 18 - 65
PROFILE: receptionists, concierge, dining servers, bartenders, management; typically in good health; extremely mobile; ages 18-65
NEEDS:
NEEDS:
efficiency/ease of access, storage spaces, eating spaces, relaxation/break room
CONCERNS: access to front of house, large walkways for transport of goods, privacy
efficiency/ease of access, storage spaces, attractive desks and work spaces
CONCERNS: must be presentable at all times, access to back of house
designing impressions designing impressions
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a
painting of sorts,
LA TOUR DE L’HORIZON will render to create an array of luxurious accommodations.
The Tower on the Horizon will be the sublime connection of all, where the earth and the sky meet in
complement, where guests
from separate worlds join to understand the culture of the La Rochelle. The design of the space will blend local architectural form with an
AVANT GUARD PALETTE as heavy strokes of color saturate ornate French moldings. The history of the city will be respected and reflected into the modern composition of amenities. La Tour de L’Horizon will invite guests to experience the JUXTAPOSITION that is the dynamic city of La Rochelle, as they leave with an impression of brilliance
and balance.
OUR DESIGN GOALS • create an imaginative, blissful, and artistic experience for the guest through the operation of a luxury, effective, and efficient facility • emphasize the history of La Rochelle through interiors palette engagement and architectural complement of the already established environment • promote wellness for guests and employees with lighting schemes that romanticize the built environment by use of natural views and illumination • apply avant-guard design techniques that engage a multisensory indulgence of hotel amenities by guests and locals with subtle wayfinding cues and universal accessibility • employ the use of sustainable measures to preserve the natural coastal environment
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goals & influences goals & influences
the design the design
on level one HOTEL MANAGER OFFICE (15m2)
GRAND STAIRCASE (40m2)
EMPLOYEE FACILITIES (35m2)
FURNITURE: high end desk files executive chair 2 guest chairs seating area with sofa coffee table EQUIPMENT: 1 computers / server 1 printer LIGHTING: ambient / task
ADDITIONAL: reflects the architectural style and should be a major design element demonstrates the design concept and image for the hotel minimum 180cm W between railings railings must be 4cm diameter and extend past the stairs
FURNITURE: table for eating mirrors and a changing room / closet EQUIPMENT: 20 storage lockers LIGHTING: natural /ambient /task ADDITIONAL: staff restroom (ADA) that includes a sink, toilet, and shower separate janitor’s closet (3m2) with a floor sink
MARKET (275m2)
CONCIERGE DESK (15m2)
EMPLOYEE ENTRY/EXIT (15m2)
FURNITURE: large tables / displays seating / lounge space storage for goods EQUIPMENT: kiosks for purchasing truck/car access for the movement of goods sold LIGHTING: natural / ambient / task ADDITIONAL: must be accessible to both hotel guests and the public adjacent to Porte cochere must be able to house close to 75 people on busy days
FURNITURE: desk table/chair 2 guest chairs map display display of city attractions EQUIPMENT: house telephone computer/printer secured key storage for valet parking kiosk for booking excursions LIGHTING: natural /ambient /task ADDITIONAL: will be handling luggage carts must be near the hotel entry
EQUIPMENT: exit sign LIGHTING: ambient light ADDITIONAL: must be off of the service corridor door must be recessed, open out, and have a 45 cm clearance on pull side
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back of house employee facilities
market
offices lobby
concierge reception
spatial composition spatial composition
space planning on level one BACK OF HOUSE
MEN’S RESTROOM
LAUNDRY
ELEVATOR LOUNGE WOMEN’S RESTROOM
BACK OF HOUSE
STAFF BREAK ROOM
STORAGE MARKET OFFICES RECEPTION LOBBY
CONCIERGE MANAGER OFFICE
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GRAND STAIRCASE ENTRY
reflected ceiling plan
OPEN TO ABOVE
OPEN TO ABOVE
LIGHTING KEY column with recessed floor light
whitman pendantSerena & Lily
rectangular crystal chandelier- e. elm
recessed canned lighting
the reception the reception
the lobby the lobby
the the market market
on level two LOUNGE WITH BAR (345m2)
KITCHEN (150m2)
FURNITURE: seating for 40 (ADA accessible for 1 at main bar) cocktail tables back area storage
EQUIPMENT: stainless steel appliances (range, stove, refrigerators, freezers) storage for food (dry) sinks dish washing equipment storage for table settings beverage dispenser
EQUIPMENT:
bar necessities
LIGHTING: ambient lighting / cove lighting / task lighting for bartenders ADDITIONAL: may be apart of the restaurant or separately defined bar must be designed to serve dining patrons
ambient lighting / task lighting
ADDITIONAL: all entries should have two double-swing doors for entry access to plumbing chase
RESTAURANT (465m2)
PUBLIC RESTROOMS (20m2)
FURNITURE: seating for minimum of 60 people
EQUIPMENT: lavatories sinks trash receptacles mirrors diaper changing stations
LIGHTING:
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LIGHTING:
natural /ambient /task
ADDITIONAL: custom sign-age, name and menu cover, wait staff outfits, and table setting majority of tables are 4 and 2 tops Michelin standards followed must be able to secure area at night when the bar is still open
LIGHTING: ambient task at vanity ADDITIONAL: must be ADA accessible women’s restroom may have powder station
back of house host
bar & lounge
restaurant
catwalk
spatial composition spatial composition
space planning on level two KITCHEN BACK OF HOUSE
MEN’S RESTROOM
BACK OF HOUSE CHEF’S TABLE
ELEVATOR LOUNGE WO`MEN’S RESTROOM HOST STAND
RESTAURANT LOUNGE OPEN TO BELOW
CATWALK BAR
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PATIO LOUNGE
reflected ceiling plan
LIGHTING KEY column with recessed floor light
chrome round stacked chandelier
whitman pendantSerena & Lily
rectangular crystal chandelier- e. elm
recessed canned lighting
the grand staircase the grand staircase
the restaurant the restaurant
the bar the bar
the lounge the lounge
on level three KING SUITE (30m2)
ELEVATOR LOUNGE (10m2)
FURNITURE: 2 full/queen beds bedside tables luggage storage desk executive chair lounge seating low coffee table and end tables for seating
FURNITURE: seating for at least 10 house phone foyer table
EQUIPMENT: bath shower two person restroom vanity water closet bidet wet bar mini-fridge microwave computer smart TV LIGHTING: ambient lighting natural lighting task lighting
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ADDITIONAL: closet light proof window treatments art/accessories door must open into suite areas above the second floor may have balconies that extend out
LIGHTING: ambient lighting accent lighting ADDITIONAL: should be located immediately adjacent to the elevators
VENDING LOUNGE (10m2) EQUIPMENT: soda machines vending machines ice machines trash receptacles LIGHTING: ambient lighting task lighting ADDITIONAL:
should be located in a central space
BACK OF HOUSE STORAGE (50m2) EQUIPMENT: sinks trash receptacles LIGHTING: ambient lighting task lighting ADDITIONAL:
storage for cleaning staff administration
ENTRY
lounge
entry
LOUNGE CLOSET KITCHENETTE
kitchenette
CLOSET
bathroom
BEDROOM
SINK SPACE
VANITY
CABINET BUILT IN
bedroom
WATER CLOSET SHOWER SPA
BALCONY
within the king suite within the king suite
space planning on level three KING SUITE
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ADA GUEST SUITE
GUEST SUITE
reflected ceiling plan
LIGHTING KEY chrome round stacked chandelier 1
Level 3 3/32" = 1'-0"
whitman pendantSerena & Lily
rectangular crystal chandelier- e. elm
recessed canned lighting
the bedroom the bedroom
the spa the spa
la tour de l’horizon A BOUTIQUE HOTEL LA, ROCHELLE, FRANCE DESIGNED BY KAILEY CARTER