C A C A O H O T E L B O U T I Q U E rdlp arquitectos
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS
CACAO HOTEL BOUTIQUE
HOTEL ARCHITECTURE
RDLP ARQUITECTOS 2015
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CONTENTS A.
Design Brief and Site Considerations. 2. Design Brief
B.
Location
C.
Architecture and Use of Space.
D.
Appearance and Finish
E.
Sustainability, Energy Conservation, Use of Renewable Energy
3. Design Process 4. Approval and Selection
2. Site Analysis 14 3. Vernacular Architecture and Surroundings 18
2. Floor Plans 3. Key Areas and Facilities 4. Typical Room Layout
2. Materials Used
2. Energy Consumption, Use of Renewable Energy
F.
Architectural Design:
Arq. Rodrigo de la Peña
Architectural Design Collaborators:
Arq. Rodrigo de la Peña, Arq. Miguel Ángel Galván, Arq. José Juán Garza, Arq. Samantha Calzada
Editor:
Arq. Maria Eugenia Padilla
Photography:
Arq. Jorge Taboada
June 2015
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Safety and Security
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2. Building Codes, Security Features 40 Fire Prevention and Suppression Systems
A DESIGN BRIEF AND SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Roof Terrace. Subtle transition between materials by the use of pebbles.
Design Brief
Design Brief and Site Considerations.
Located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, a 3,200m2 plot of land neighbors the busiest and most important touristic avenue in the city known as the 5th Avenue, a 5 km long pedestrian-oriented street filled with vitality and 24 hour activities. Existing since the early 1980’s flea market type stalls and local restaurants, bars and stores have grasped both international and national attention. Because of the intensity and vibrancy of the area, the client’s request was to mantain the sinergy and a relationship with the street without loosing the tranquility and privacy of the Hotel guests. Cacao Hotel Boutique had to integrate correctly to the street to maintain the vitality of the area and trigger future developments that would continue to promote the pedestrian activities within the area. Therfore resulting in a mixed use project with commercial areas that open to the active street fronts, without compromising the privacy of the hotel guests.
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The hotel had to respond to the aesthetic values of the Mexican culture and translate it into a whole new contemporary artistic concept, placing close attention to details and permanence to the area. Cacao contributes to the activation of the city’s streets while creating self-monitored sidewalks that remain busy and self´-monitored day and night. As a result, achieving to be a part and a promoter of city life. The building’s floor area is 9,067 m2 on a plot of 3,200 m2. Contains 60 spacious guest rooms and suites with a dinning area, roof top bar and infinity pool.
Central Patio. Interior view of courtyard.
Roof Terrace. Exterior view of canopy details and amenities.
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DESIGN PROCESS
1. Extrusion. 50 Hotel Rooms are located from the second floor to the fourth level, with a ground floor designated for retail.
2. Subtraction. A central courtyard seeking to create a direct connection with the exterior environment.
3. Shift. The North West corner is recessed backwards to create an extension of the 5th Avenue.
4. Cores. Two vertical circulation cores are added to the east and south facades. Two flights of stairs and One elevator.
5. Modulation. A 10x10 m grid was created separated by 1.5m open walkways that allows to cool rooms by using cross ventilation through the entire hotel.
Design Brief and Site Considerations.
Influences and Inspiration Inspired by colonial Mexican architecture, a traditional central patio is incorporated to the design. Allowing the entrance of natural light and crossed ventilation. Moreover, the paved stone courtyard covered by parasols provides natural shade with a light white textile canopy that provides the illusion of open space and gently diffuses the intensity of the sun during the day. One of the major influences within the design schemes were the bioclimatic factors, located on an extremely humid and hot climate, a grid that allows crossed ventilation was incorporated allowing the cooling down of temperatures and shadings within the building.
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Urban Insight During the beginning of the design process the sidewalk was defined to be a fundamental aspect of the Project. It was considered to be the integrating factor with the exterior of the building; being so, the existing gap between the sidewalk and the street was removed, resulting in the integration and expansion of both elements; giving a greater importance to the pedestrian and revitalizing the surrounding street areas.
6. Amenities. Lon the building’s roof area: a swimming pool, gymnasium and a business center accompanied by greenroofs and pebbles that cool down the building’s temperature.
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Design Brief and Site Considerations.
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Design Solution and the Respond to its context Since the building is located adjacent to the 5th Avenue, consting of single and two level buildings, Cacao Hotel recess its facades and incorporates the use of balconies and terraces in order to become less invasive and to mantain a conection with its soroundings. 11
DESIGN APPROVAL
Design Brief and Site Considerations.
Design Approval
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Cacao hotel Boutique accomplishes the integration of the Fifth Avenue, the project communicates the interior to the exterior life of the building. The sidewalk is lowered to the street level creating a “seamless” effect , in order to extend the restaurant area and integrates the pedestrian activities within the building, resulting in the creation of a vibrant ambience that promotes the desired recreation level without loosing the privacy of the hotel guests. In regards to the election of materials, the elegant combination of local materials integrates the building within the area bringing a new avant-garde and contemporary building with a timeless design. This in relation to the sound inquiries made by the client, the project resolves the noise caused by the intensity of the area by placing the hotel rooms in pairs facing the interior corridors, turning away from the noise. The project has prooved the funcionality of this scheme and considering the success of the intervention with the revitalization of the area, the local authorities are now considering expanding the pedestrian street areas perpendicular to the 5th Avenue allowing the continuous sprawl of economic activity through the city’s inland. 5th Avenue and 132 ST. Exterior view of sidewalk’s extension filled with seats and tables at an open bar area.
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B LOCATION
Country: Mexico State: Quintana Roo City: Playa del Carmen Zip Code: 77710
Design Brief and Site Considerations.
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo Located on the southern beaches of Mexico, Playa del Carmen is part of the most popular touristic destinations in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Recently, Playa del Carmen has been transforming with new developments such as boutiques, entertainment venues and luxury condominium buildings and hotels.
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5th Avenue Cacao is located along the fifth avenue, a 12 block long pedestrian street were the main tourist activity is taken place. The street is mainly busy day and night and can be crowded at times. Restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail are concentrated along this area. Moreover, when walking along the avenue it is typical to be surprised by street performers or street vendors. Closer to the eastern side, where Cacao Hotel is located, the street comes to an end and the pedestrian activity is decreased. This is where the challenge of revitalization begins. Playa del Carmen. Areal view of Playa del Carmen’s urban center.
Site Study. Delimitation of the case study area.
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Design Brief and Site Considerations.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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5th Ave and 32 N St. Street view of the northern exterior conditions. Street vendors stand outside their shops.
5th Ave and 30 N ST. Cacao’s northern corner alters the existing street section, and provides the passerby with an extended shaded space with an incorporation of retail and open space.
1st Ave N. Street view of the southern facade with a continuous perimeter wall of shops and the neighboring building. The same height is maintained.
Pedestrian Life. Restaurants extend towards the street. Large canopy trees shade the gray stoned street.
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Dinning Area. Mexican Mural on the back painted by .
Corridors. Solid marble columns, walls and floors and wood on ceiling.
Design Brief and Site Considerations.
Cacao Hotel. Street view of the facades.
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Vernacular Architecture and Surrounding Buildings Cacao is a reflection of a vernacular architecture were local stone materials were used to reduce the costs and maintain the rigidness and language of traditional Mexican stone facades. The walls of the project contain a light colored shaded marble, a typical color used on facades on the southern beaches of Mexico. Moreover, the hotel follows a central patio scheme in which the dwelling is arranged around the central court. Introduced by the Spaniards since the sixteenth century, the courtyard house is still found around Mexico’s rural and urban areas, a scheme that adapts to the climatic aspects of the area. Cacao’s courtyard becomes the most important space in the building, providing the illusion of open space and promotes a sense of communal living.
The building’s interiors are static, composed of large masonry walls, with a warm intense color palette associated with traditional Mexican vernacular architecture. Additionally, there’s a large hand painted Mexican mural by Eduardo Kobra on the dinning area that accentuates the culture and artistic traditions that have been present since the early 1920’s. The elevation is articulated by an alternating rhythm of planar walls and punctuated by a repetitive window type and terraces that open towards the perimeter of the city block across the building. The surrounding city blocks contain buildings that stretch close to the curb leaving the sidewalk very narrow. The proposed block contains an extended sidewalk that provides an open space for people to congregate within the dense city center. Central Patio. Accentuated by a cascading wall, large wooden corridors and by the use of tropical vegetation.
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C ARCHITECTURE AND USE OF SPACE Floor Plans 1
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arquitectos.
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manuel gonzález 202 colonia centro gg nl 66200 mx T +52 (81) 83367720/83367730 F +52 (81) 89898460 proyecto.
CACAO cliente.
ÓRIGO Lazaro Cardenas 302 (81) 8676.7777
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EJE
CAMBIO DE NIVEL
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ALZADOS INTERIORES
ALZADOS EXTERIORES
CORTE
NIV 0.00
NIVELES EN PLANTA.
NPT 100.00
NIVELES EN ALZADO.
DESPIECE DE PISOS Y MUROS.
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CORTES PARCIAL Y TOTAL.
SUBE O BAJA
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XX-XX
DETALLES.
X.X % PEND.
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DETALLES.
ACCESO PRINCIPAL EN PLANTA
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PENDIENTE EN RAMPAS Y ESCALERAS.
ACCESO SECUNDARIO EN PLANTA
NPT
NIVEL DE PISO TERMINADO
NB
NIVEL DE BANQUETA
NIL
NIVEL INFERIOR DE LOSA
NSL
NIVEL SUPERIOR DE LOSA
NP NC
NIVEL DE PAVIMENTO NIVEL DE CORDÓN
LAS MEDIDAS MARCADAS EN ESTE PLANO SON TEORICAS, EL CONTRATISTA DEBERA REVISARLAS EN OBRA ANTES DE PROCEDER A LA CONSTRUCCION O FABRICACION DE CUALQUIER ELEMENTO Y DE EXISTIR ALGUNA DISCREPANCIA DEBERAN SER SOLUCIONADAS POR LA SUPERVISION ARQUITECTONICA. NO TOMAR MEDIDAS A ESCALA COTAS Y NIVELES EN METROS ESTE PLANO ANULA LOS ANTERIORES
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COLABORADORES: ARQ. MIGUEL A. GALVAN G. ARQ. SAMANTHA CALZADA V. ARQ. ESTHER ROSALES ACOSTA INICIO DE PROYECTO: 01.06.08 FECHA DE IMPRESION: 05/09/2011 11:13:25 a.m.
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HECHA POR:
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FECHA:
AVANCE:
22.12.09
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15.01.10
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26.03.10
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09.02.11
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04.04.11
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Architecture and use of space
ESCALA GRÁFICA:
N
5.00
PLANO PLANTA NIVEL 2
PLANO PLANTA NIVEL 1
1 : 125
ESCALA ESTE PLANO ANULA A LOS ANTERIORES
1 : 125
AR-03-00 1
1
Level 2 Plan
3.00
ESCALA ESTE PLANO ANULA A LOS ANTERIORES
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NORTE:
A
Ground Floor Plan
OBSERVACIONES:
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FLOOR PLANS
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arquitectos.
manuel gonzález 202 colonia centro gg nl 66200 mx T +52 (81) 83367720/83367730 F +52 (81) 89898460 proyecto.
CACAO cliente.
ÓRIGO Lazaro Cardenas 302 (81) 8676.7777
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A
EJE
CAMBIO DE NIVEL
A
ALZADOS INTERIORES
ALZADOS EXTERIORES
CORTE
NIV 0.00
NIVELES EN PLANTA.
NPT 100.00
NIVELES EN ALZADO.
DESPIECE DE PISOS Y MUROS.
S
CORTES PARCIAL Y TOTAL.
SUBE O BAJA
XX
XX-XX
X.X % PEND.
01
DETALLES.
DETALLES.
ACCESO PRINCIPAL EN PLANTA
PENDIENTE EN RAMPAS Y ESCALERAS.
ACCESO SECUNDARIO EN PLANTA
NPT
NIVEL DE PISO TERMINADO
NB
NIVEL DE BANQUETA
NIL
NIVEL INFERIOR DE LOSA
NSL
NIVEL SUPERIOR DE LOSA
NP NC
NIVEL DE PAVIMENTO NIVEL DE CORDÓN
LAS MEDIDAS MARCADAS EN ESTE PLANO SON TEORICAS, EL CONTRATISTA DEBERA REVISARLAS EN OBRA ANTES DE PROCEDER A LA CONSTRUCCION O FABRICACION DE CUALQUIER ELEMENTO Y DE EXISTIR ALGUNA DISCREPANCIA DEBERAN SER SOLUCIONADAS POR LA SUPERVISION ARQUITECTONICA. NO TOMAR MEDIDAS A ESCALA COTAS Y NIVELES EN METROS ESTE PLANO ANULA LOS ANTERIORES
COLABORADORES: ARQ. MIGUEL A. GALVAN G. ARQ. SAMANTHA CALZADA V. ARQ. ESTHER ROSALES ACOSTA INICIO DE PROYECTO: 01.06.08 FECHA DE IMPRESION: 05/09/2011 10:53:06 a.m.
No.
Architecture and use of space
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HECHA POR:
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22.12.09
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ESCALA GRÁFICA:
Level 3 Plan
OBSERVACIONES:
NORTE:
N 3.00
Level 4 Plan
5.00
PLANO PLANTA NIVEL 3 1 : 125
ESCALA ESTE PLANO ANULA A LOS ANTERIORES
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AR-05-00 1
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BUILDING SECTIONS
Architecture and use of space
East Section
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West Section
South Section
North Section
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FACILITIES - COURTYARD
Dinning Area. Covered by a shade sail.
Interior Envelope. Subtle and delicate transition of materials.
Architecture and use of space
Courtyard. Natural light illumination, vegetation and water come together in creating a tropical natrual environment.
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Courtyard Surrounded by vegetation and open corridors that contrast the light colored marble walls, the central patio serves as a the heart of the complex, which in turn stands out for its special care for geometry and the use of natural Mexican materials. The patio is composed by a restaurant area, a reflecting pool, vegetation and a dividing waterfall, together contributing to give the space an identity and a sense of belonging. As the heart of the project, it is the main view for the adjacent circulation corridors and serves as an integrator of the whole. Located beside the painted mural, the restaurant acquires a unique and contemporary character while being bounded by the vivid colors of the painting. Water is incorporated to the project to increase the sensory experience, both the wooden corridors and the restaurant are delimited by a delicate border of pebbles.
The tonality of the stones differ from each other depending on the and area resulting in different shades and contrasts. The whole area is covered by a series of white tensioned shade sails designed to withstand light weather conditions and wind. Shade sails allow the circulation and ventilation of cool air, and reduce the sun’s direct exposure. Depending on the weather, they can be removed and reinstalled.
Details. Incorporation of trafitional symbols of Playa del Carmen to accentuate the Mexican culture.
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Architecture and use of space
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Central Patio. Night Illumination.
Central Patio. Corridors illuminated by a Mexican touch of lantern candle lights.
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AMENITIES - POOL AREA
Pool Area. Roof Top infinity pool stretching across the building offers a spectacular view of the Caribbean.
The Bar. Covered by Talavera Tiles reflect the vibrancy of the Mexican culture.
Architecture and use of space
Roof Top. The Wooden deck accentuates the orthogonality of the area and allows water to pass through the walking surface.
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Lounge Area. Natural vegetation of greenery make it an idyllic resting area.
Bar and Lounge. Patterns, textiles and colors contribute to create a mixology Mexican experience.
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TYPICAL ROOM LAYOUT
Master Suite Floor Plan
Jr. Suite Floor Plan Master Suite. King bed with a divisory TV closet.
Hotel Rooms The building incorporates the use of acoustic treatment in walls, roofs, and floors to maintain a practically zero noise level within the hotel rooms and achieve the client’s requirements where the guests are immersed in the tranquility of the Boutique. The interiors of the hotel rooms strive to provide spacious solutions with a creative use of space. All rooms meet with handycap requirements and offer easy access. The interior design incorporates materials like marble, textiles and wood with warm lighting tones.
Architecture and use of space
Master Suite 108 m2 area room with a spacious living room, bath and double shower. Additionally, contains a jacuzzi on the terrace with a view to the 5th Avenue.
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Jr. Suite 70m2 suites with a view of the 5th Avenue or the Caribbean ocean. Every suite has a terrace with lounge chairs. Deluxe room 51 m2 rooms with a king bed or two double beds with a view. Jr. Suite. Wooden wall creates a division between the private and semi private areas.
Living Room. Large Panoramic views towards the fifth Avenue and the Caribbean.
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Architecture and use of space
Terrace. Elevated jacuzzi towards panoramic views.
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Balcony. The Terrace is framed by a thick marble window with a panoramic city view.
Terrace. Capacious exterior living area with panoramic views.
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D APPEARANCE AND FINISH
Appearance and Finish
Exterior Facade. Interlocking volumes of different materials.
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Materials The materials used in Cacao vary from marble, treated wood, vegetation and textiles. The mix of these achieve to create a comforting and warming effect on spaces. The changes in between materials are subtle; wood is used to differentiate the areas of amenities and terraces, marble in the majority of the building, vegetation to accentuate and humanize the areas and finally textiles that bring a Mexican and cultural accent to the project. Marble is used entirely throughout the project’s floors, interior and exterior walls. It is used for its light color, beauty and mainly because it is a local material. The marble planks were cut locally and then placed with different insets in order to create different shadow effects during the course of the day. Likewise, wood is present throughout the project’s corridors and terraces to add a warming effect. The use of vegetation is seen from the building’s facade and interiors. The terraces contain large planters filled with a variety of tropical plants that beautify the area and can be seen from the street’s view. Furthermore, the central courtyard contains large vegetation areas that retain rainwater, moderate the temperature and create a visually positive effect. The central courtyard is covered by light weighted textile sun shades that offer shading and a natural diffusing of light with an elegant design that can be removed if necessary during hurricane season.
Interior Envelope. Vertical play of marble volumes with horizontal wooden accents.
Talavera. Traditional Mexican Ceramic Tiles.
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E Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, INNOVATION
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Sustainability The project integrates sustainable techniques to achieve efficiencies in use of material, water, and energy. The orientation of the building allows the indirect entry of natural light and reduces the artificial lighting demand. The courtyard filled with vegetation cleanses the environment and acts as an entryway for natural light towards circulation areas, optimizing the ambient energy of the locality into the building’s design, resulting on improved comfort conditions without the use of electro-mechanical systems. Passive measures were applied in the design, such as double glazing, and a ventilated marble facade in order to reduce air conditioning costs. Cantilevered concrete slabs were incorporated in the design to shade the facade and prevent direct sunlight. Within the design, a grid was incorporated creating a modulated entry for natural ventilation across the building. The shade sails located on the courtyard serve as sun shading elements and contributes to maintaining a cooler temperature within the building; the permeability of the shade sails allow the wind to enter the building’s interiors. The majority of the rooftop area is covered with green areas and volcanic rocks to decrease the sun’s infiltration. Cacao has a management system to enable the monitoring and control of energy use and a controllable lighting system that maximizes the use of natural light. In regards to the interiors, a flexible floor plan was designed that can be easily reconfigured and reduce churn costs. Being located within an intense humid tropical area, the project incorporates an on site rain and condensed water recollection system, where approximately 11,200 lts are daily collected and later used for garden irrigation. Low maintenance, tropical plants were used to reduce watering costs. In the construction process, materials were extracted and manufactured locally to reduce transportation and infrastructure costs.
5th Avenue and 132 ST. Exterior view of sidewalk’s extension filled with seats and tables at an open bar area.
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F Appearance and Finish
SAFETY AND SECURITY
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Safety and Security The building contains a fire sprinkler system, smoke detectors, and a fire alarm system on every floor and hotel room of the building. Furthermore, the project has a designated fire lane with signs and markings for emergency situations. There are four fire hydrants located on each side of the building and designated smoking areas. Fire extinguishers are installed on every floor and lobby areas with clear visuals and easy access. Every hotel room, hallways and amenity area contain an evacuation route leading towards a reunion spot located outside the building in case of fire or earthquakes. All walls contain a fire proof system and in case of hurricane alert, all windows are hurricane proof contain anti hurricane shutters. Furthermore, in case of fire or hurricane, the shade sails located in the courtyard can be temporarily retracted and a high density fabric is placed in the facade to protect the building from the intense climate conditions. Emergency exit doors open freely and remain unlocked guiding to two evacuation stairways, located on the opposite sides of the building. This area is constantly pressurized, promoting smoke evacuation in case of an emergency. Additionally, the building is equipped with emergency lighting (strobes) and backup power. In regards to security features, the building is equipped with a 24 hour surveillance system throughout the building’s exteriors and elevators. There is a constant monitor on all vehicles approaching the building and guards located on the exits monitoring the people who enter and leave the facility. All hotel guests require a magnetic card in order to access the building and rooms. Cacao Hotel Boutique meets the requirements made by the ASHRAE.
Lobby. Building’s reception area.
5th Avenue. Exterior view of nocturnal ilumination.
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