BRINAMINA Marina Bay Boutique Hotel
Britain
Volume: Compress vs Release
India
Ornamentation
Malaysia
Intricacy
China
Gilding
CULTURAL INFLUENCES Singapore is a country famous for its rich ethnic diversity: Chinese, Malay, and Indian cultures with a strong British colonial influence. This project is a manifestation of architectural elements and the use of furniture and materials that demonstrate the constrast of volume versus ornamentation, of layers versus intricacy in these cultures’ traditional fashion. Completed: Sophomore Year Location: Marina Bay, Singapore Type: Group Project
CULTU Balance point
URAL HUB of cultural interaction
MARKET RESEARCH Strong Chinese culture - Yin & Yang (Balance) Western civilization Developed economy compare to other Asian countries Majority of foreign employees and immigrants. Mostly business hotels and restaurants.
Inspired by the release and compression of the dress, the X structures are elaborated in different ways to define the interior spaces. They also act as functional shelvings for the Quiet Lounge and an important element of the custom elevator wall. Furniture and materials options are selected from Christopher Guy, Ligne Roset, Hstudio, Designtex and Maharam.
Grand Entrance Sketch
Quiet Lounge Conceptualization
Quite Lounge - The Bar Sketch Bedroom Suite Conceptualization
Quiet Lounge Glass Tube Fabric Custom Ceiling
FIRST FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN 5
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1. Entrance Entrance Hall Water Fountain 2. Reception 3. Quiet Lounge Stage Performance Central Bar 4. Male Bathroom 5. Female Bathroom 6. Service Area (N.I.C) Egree Exit 7. Office Space (N.I.C) Retail / Souvenir Shop
SECOND FLOOR - FLOOR PLAN 1. Entrance Maitre D & Coat Check 2. Bar Area 3. Lounge Area Stage Performance 4. Fine Dining Hall Booth Seating Circular Buffet Tables 5. Private Dining Nana Wall for a bigger space 6. Male Bathroom 7. Female Bathroom 8. Service Area (N.I.C) Kitchen Storage Egress Exit
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Custom Elevator Wall - Moment of transition from 1st floor to 2nd floor
ENTRANCE & GATHERING DOME Trasition of spaces Balance Point
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Quiet Lounge Sketch
R: Hotel Entrance
PARTS, ASSEMBLIES, & MATERIAL PROPERTIES 1/4� (2 gauge) aluminum Pieces (hexagons, pentagons) are created using water jet cutting and welded together to form a flat pattern, 1/4 geodesic dome, and full geodesic dome. (some used for suspended ceiling lights)
SIZES 2ft., 4ft., 6ft. diameters ( when fully constructed geodesic domes)
A more complex design is applied to the Fine Dining Hall on the hotel’s second level. The restaurant features a sculptural metal art installation that tells a story of Singaporean cultural diversity. The installation becomes a subtle wayfinding method, concentrating at the buffet area, the bar, entertainment stage, and the elevator vestibule. The pattern carved on these metal pieces is inspired by the gilding technique used on Southest Asian traditional clothings and jewelries.
R: Fine Dining Hall (Second Floor) Conceptualization
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L&R: Fine Dining Hall (Second Floor)
WOOD PANEL ACOUSTICAL CEILING Concealed grid suspension systems are hidden within kerfs cut into the edges of the acoustical tiles.
INTERIOR ELEVATIONS | PRIVATE DININGS
L&R: Detail Drawings
DESCRIPTIVE NOTES 1. Acoustic panels within concrete base ceiling pattern pierced metal pieces inlay. 2. Concrete base column with polished wooden finishes. 3. Custom lighting fixture. 4. 2” thick metal frame for glass windows. 5. 8” low white painted wall dado. 6. 2” metal frame for Nana wall separating private dinings. 7. Wooden frame for entrance door to private dinings. 8. 1”3/4 metal frame for permanent attached glass windows. 9. 2” metal frame for permanent attached glass windows. 10. 1’ suspended ceiling with cove LED lights.
11. 6” mosaic low dado for bathrooms. 12. Metal chains hung from ceiling against wood columns. 13. Frosted glass entrance door to private dinings. 14. Frosted glass for Nana wall. 15. Mosaic tiles wall. 16. White ceramic tiles wall. 17. Leather finish for custom built-in banquettes. 18. Wood panel partition built-in wall. 19. Wood entrance door to bathroom. 20. Metal board for bathroom signs.
ENLARGED DRAWINGS | CUSTOM BANQUETTES
INTERIOR ELEVATIONS | FEMALE BATHROOMS
TV/ Safe
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GUEST SUITE - FLOOR PLAN 1. Bedroom . Seating Area . Working Desk . TV/ Safe . Dressing Closets 2. Bathroom
Guest Suites highlight the use of rich materials in fabrics, curtains, and comfortable furniture. The bed, as a center of relaxation as well as the focal point of the room, is designed with a customized pattern metal partition placing against a neutral beige tone leather wallpaper.
R: Guest Suite Elevation