K u k u t a n a
Cape Town, South Africa PRE DESIGN
DESIGNER: TIFFANY CROLLEY
CONTENTS
About Precedent Studies Research / Trends Site Visit Programming Codes / Calculations Concept Design A Design B Design C
About One of the most multi cultural cities in the world World Design Capital 2014 (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design) Best place in the world to visit 2014 (The New York Times & The Telegraph) Historical ties to the Dutch East India Trading Co. First settlement : 1652 (Dutch Architecture in Cape Town, encounter.co.za/article/19.html)
Geography The city sits in a bowl called “City Bowl” surrounded by rugged mountains: Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Lion’s Head Fynbos “Fine Bush” lush and diverse [“bos” means “bush” in Afrikaans] Cape Floral Kingdom , Lots of coast line (Capetown.travel 2013)
Climate
Mediterranean climate Wet winters (June-August) between 18C (64F) and 8C (47F) Hot dry summers (December-March) between 26C (79F) and 16C (61F) Cape Doctor Wind blows all year round from the south east due to a high pressure system that sits in the south Atlantic (World Weather, July 2014) ( Global Atmosphere Watch Station Information System)
Population
Colured (ethnic blend, especially from sub Saharan Africa) 45% White (Mainly Dutch, French and German Afrikaaners) 32% Black (Mainly Zulu and Xhosa people) 16% Indian/Asian 4% Other 3%
Culture Cost of living approximately 65% cheaper than NY, USA Shopping: “boutiques, chain stores and supermarkets as well as banks, foreign exchange bureaus, book and music stores and post office all under one roof. In Cape Town’s shopping centers or malls you will often find restaurants, coffee shops and food courts too” No alcohol sold on Sundays Health food stores and fitness centers popular Driving on the left side, good infrastructure, beware of speeding (expatcapetown.com, 2014)
Languages: English 67% Afrikaans 23% Xhosa 3% Other 7% (capetown.gov.za 2014)
Landmarks Woodstock neighborhood new art center, St. George Cathedral, Roben Island, Long Street, Camps Bay, Clifton Beach, Long Market Street, Green Point Stadium, Kristenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Point
Other Attractions in South Africa
Safari at Kruger National Park, Nelson Mandela Museum, Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum, Wine-lands in Cape Town
Precedent Studies Boutique Manolo 33 Leeukloof Drive Tamboerskloof, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa boutique-manolo.co.za 5 rooms
- All white interiors - Situated in the city bowl with views to Table mountain - Modern furniture - Some traditional accessories -Blend of suite and bathroom spaces - Blend of different materials (soft, plush, leather, linen, wood, metal, lacquer) - Spiral staircase to suite
Villa Zest Boutique Hotel 2 Braemar Road Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa villazest.co.za 7 rooms
- Bauhaus inspired - Mid century modern furniture - Near Green Point stadium - Water features
Precedent Studies Kensington Place 38 Kensington Cres WC 8001 Cape Town, South Africa kensingtonplace.co.za 8 rooms - Blend of interior and exterior spaces - Flowing fabric dividers - Thatched roofs - Use of stone and concrete - Integrated water features - Pops of bright color - In the city bowl with views of Table Mountain
Green Point Stadium 2010 FIFA World Cup
GMP Architects (Germany) Louis Karol Architects (Local) Point Architects (Local) R4.4 Billion ($600 million)
De-constructed “thatch roof” appearance Use of bright white light
Research / Trends Hospitality Design Magazine
September 2014 Perspective Interview with Horst Schulze by Ayesha Khan Design wise , what do you try to create with your hotels? -”What is the expectation of the customer today?” -”Think locally and act globally” -They are coming to this place for a reason, there needs to be a “sense of place. That’s in the design, it’s in the food, it’s in the service, it’s in the design of the uniforms.” -Make customers a part of the design. Consider their needs. Example: outlets, ironing board, hooks at the shower for robes. -Personalization. Customers used to expect marble and chandeliers, now they expect personal experience.
Interior Design Magazine
May 2014 Online Interview with Anthony DiGuiseppe [Founder and President of DiGuiseppe International Hotel and Resort Design] “Spas! People want to look great and feel great.” Common in his hotels, ‘Exhale’ spas Used to be in only the best hotels, and now it’s a necessity for hotels at every level
Hotel News Now
January 2015 Future Hotel Design to Fuse Old and New Trends by Samantha Worgul Dan Welborn Principal, The Gettys Group -Story Telling -Pressure on luxury to differentiate itself from “mid tier” brands -Disappearing front desk (human touch vs. tech friendly check in) -Flexible work space in guest room (bed, desk, lounge, chair) Monika Sibert “Natural materials will continue to rule with the lines blurred between indoor and outdoor spaces” -By 2020 millennial will be older and will revert back from this “no social interaction” phase and will actually want a personal interaction.
Hospitality Design
September 2014 Boutique Lifestyle Symposium Reveals New Trends and Ideas -Rise in alternative hospitality space - “Experiential travel and mindfulness in travel” - Adaptive reuse keeping some of the existing architecture, details, etc. - Cater to adventurous travelers
Site Visit Doubletree
101 S Adams St Tallahassee, FL 32301
Hotel Site Visit Information Our team was not able to visit Doubletree and gather information from hotel staff. The hotel is in the middle of a large renovation in their public spaces so we attribute the difficulty to that. To gather some research we looked on-line at guest reviews of the hotel and visited the hotel lobby.
Reviews “Quick in and out”
Allen F Acworth, United States. 11/03/2014 Stayed here for one night on a business trip. Thought the hotel staff was excellent and the room was clean and will furnished. Only complaint would be the toilet would run if you didn’t leave the handle just so, but not that big of a deal.
“Need improvement in service”
Sibel D Statesboro, United States. 10/28/2014 I had problems with room cleaning and the elevators. They did not clean our room in time and when we asked for it. The elevator made my trips for a room key that did not work twice, extra painful. Three of us stayed in the same room and finding an outlet that worked was a challenge in the room. The staff was nice and the cookie was delicious.
“Very good- but check your credit card charges!”
Prebble R Destin, United States. 10/27/2014 Everything was clean, staff pleasant, very good experience until I got my credit card bill. Apparently we were double-billed for both Starbucks and breakfast in the restaurant. Still waiting on a return call to resolve. I am holding out hope this was a fluke in their credit card system that day and not a regular occurrence.
“All is good”
Dale J Gainesville, United States. 12/22/2014 I had a good business trip and stay at this hotel. The room was clean and staff helpful. Breakfast wait staff was a bit slow, but the food was good. The location is great if you have business in downtown Tally as it is quite walkable in the area. There is a nice park across the street and dinner at Jasmine Cafe (across the street behind the hotel) is fantastic. I would definitely stay here again.
Programming Key
Level 1 Porte cochere
Important Guest Adjacency
Climate trap
Important Staff Adjacency Important Plumbing Adjacency
A d j ac e n c y m at r i x
Waiting space Luggage cart storage Telephone / Computer
X
No Adjacency Blank is Neutral
ADA mens / womens RR Registration Concierge desk Tea spot Employee breakroom Staff food closet Janitor closet
X X X X X X X X X X X X
Staff ADA RR Grand staircase Elevator bank Shared office Private office
Level 2
Level 3-8 Bar Lounge
King Suite Guest Suite
Restaurant
Maid Closet
Kitchen
Janitor Closet
ADA Mens/womens RR Elevator Bank Grand Staircase
Elevator Bank
Level 1
Space
Area (square meters)
Special FF&E
Porte cochere
96 m2
Valet check in cart
Climate trap
10 m2
Walk off mat
Waiting space
188 m2
Seating for 30
Luggage cart storage
6 m2
Telephone / Computer
9 m2
ADA mens / womens RR Registration Concierge desk
30 m2 each 12 m2 12 m2
Walk off mat 2 computer, printer, scanner, fax, telephone, TV for news Baby changing station, makeup station 2 computers, printers, telephones, mail, ADA section Computer, telephone
Tea spot
200 m2
Small kitchen
Employee breakroom
12 m2
Kitchenette, TV, lockers
90 m2
Fridge, built in pantry
3 m2
Utility sink, water heaters
Staff ADA RR
9 m2
Changing space, showers
Grand staircase
19 m2
Staff food closet Janitor closet
Elevator bank
14 m2
Plumbing chase
Shared office
25 m2
Safe
Private office
15 m2
Seating area with sofa and coffee table
Level 2
Bar
300 m2
Lounge
200 m2
Restaurant
400 m2
2 wait stations
Kitchen
200 m2
Equipment placement supplied by vendor Baby changing station, makeup station
ADA mens / womens RR
40 m2 each
Elevator bank
14 m2
Grand staircase
19 m2
Level 3-8 Guest suite
70 m2
King suite
96 m2
Maid closet
15 m2
Kitchenette, TV, computer space Balcony, kitchenette, TV, computer space Room for maid carts
Janitor closet
3 m2
Utility sink, water heaters
Elevator bank
14 m2
Codes / Calculations Plumbing Calculations Floor Zone Level 1 Public
Men
Women
Men’s WC Men’s Urinal Men’s Lav Women’s WC Women’s Lav
service sink
drinking fountain
2
2
4
4
4
1
1
Level 1 Private Level 2 Public
1
--
1
1
1
--
1
4
2
4
6
4
1
1
Totals
7
4
9
11
9
2
3
Egress Requirements Minimum Number of Egress: Floor
Occupancy Load
Minimum Number of Exits
Level 1
232
2
Level 2
542
2
Level 3-8
30
2
Travel Distance: Floor
Max. Distance
Min. Distance
Egress Width
Level 1
45m
20m
117.8cm
Level 2
45m
20m
275cm
Level 3-8
53m
20m
111.7cm
Stair Calculations Floor
# Risers
Riser Height
# Treads
Tread Depth
Level 1-2
36
16.67cm
27.66cm
Level 3-8
25
16.8cm
35 24
27.4cm
Location
Harbor
Signal Hill
Tourist streets
St. George Cathedral
Kukutana
Table Mountain
D E S I G N
Concept
The Meeting Place
South Africa is a country that sits at the meeting place of elements found in both nature and culture. Geographically, it is where the Indian and Atlantic ocean meet and where mountains meet the ocean. Culturally, South Africa is viewed as a place of opportunity for many other nations in Africa. While this hotel will cater to international travelers, the design will also welcome locals with it’s traditional Dutch architecture and fusion of tribal art with a modern twist. Kukutana or “meeting” in Swahili will be the destination for all those wanting to experience South Africa.
Goals Design a building that mimics the traditional Dutch architecture of Cape Town but also stands out as a high end boutique hotel Create an interior space that shocks and awes all guests who enter with grand fixtures and finishes and creating intimate meeting spaces For both overnight guests and local visitors, create a Restaurant space that showcases a blend of both traditional Dutch and Zulu cuisine For entertainment, create a space that is trendy with a sophisticated lounge and bar space with views to the harbor Design romantic king suites with nods towards The Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) so each room has a different feel, encouraging guest to return and experience more Kukutana has to offer Use as many regional sources for an honest and true design to the area and promote sustainability
Design Scheme A
Level 1
Bubble Flow Design A
Level 1
Blocking
Level 2
Bubble Flow Design A
Level 2
Blocking
Level 3
Bubble Flow Design A
Level 3
Blocking
Design A
S tac k i n g D i ag r a m
DEsign Scheme B
Level 1
Bubble Flow Design B
Level 1
Blocking
Level 2
Bubble Flow Design B
Level 2
Blocking
Level 3
Bubble Flow Design B
Level 3
Blocking
Design B
S tac k i n g D i ag r a m
Design Scheme C
Level 1
Bubble Flow Design C
Level 1
Blocking
Level 2
Bubble Flow Design C
Level 2
Blocking
Level 3
Bubble Flow Design C
Level 3
Blocking
Design C
S tac k i n g D i ag r a m
U p dat e d A d j ac e n c y m at r i x
Level 1
Porte cochere Climate trap Waiting space Luggage cart storage Telephone / Computer
ADA mens / womens RR
X
Registration
X
Concierge desk Tea spot Employee breakroom Staff food closet
X
X
X
X X X
X X
X X
X X X
X X
X
X X X
X
X X
X X
X X
X
X
Janitor closet Staff ADA RR Grand staircase Elevator bank Shared office Private office
Level 2
Bar Lounge Restaurant Kitchen ADA Mens/womens RR Elevator Bank
X
Grand Staircase
X
Key Important Guest Adjacency
Hostess Stand
Level 3-8
Important Staff Adjacency
King Suite Guest Suite Maid Closet Janitor Closet Elevator Bank
Important Plumbing Adjacency
X
X
X
No Adjacency Blank is Neutral