The Baan by Victoria Sotter

B O U T I Q U E HOTEL

B A N G K O K T H A I L A N D

table of contents 01

THE BAAN 27

Levels

Level 01

ABOUT

Level 02

The Lobby

Bangkok, Thailand

Mai Thai

Stakeholders

Level03

Concept

The Spa

Level 04 + 05

King Guest

Level06

PRE-DESIGN

Site Analysis

Site Section

Planning

Hotel Notes

Goals

Location Notes

Codes

Typology

Program

APPENDIX

Focused around pattern and variety, The Bann Hotel Bangkok will exhibit an art deco spin on traditional Thai style. The term Baan originally was named the oldest village where silk thread was found in Asia. By implementing the various Thai silk textures and appearances, the anticipated feeling of excitement and individuality will appear throughout every area of the hotel.

WELCOME TO THE BAAN Named most popular city for international travel in 2017 and most visited city in 2019 by Forbes, Bangkok receives an estimated 22 million visitors a year. Tourism is a flocking industry in this city as the most unique and lavish temples are found here. Typically serving as the first stop for many travelers embarking into Southeast Asia, the city attracts cultural, wellness and river cruise tourism. Nightlife is abundant in this area of the country, with bustling shopping centers, restaurants, floating markets, sky bars and red light districts making up a majority of the attractions. Bangkok is a great year round destination as its constant comfortable, warm weather attracts a variety of tourists to wander about.

The Brand

BANGKOK, Thailand Located on the western side of the Chao Praya River, the Bann hotel will become a new destination for budget travelers touring Bangkok. Hotels in the area are mostly located across the river from the selected site and consist of high-end hotels serving royalty and legacies. Budget travelers struggle to find choices for lodging in this area due to the high volume of 5-star hotels. The selected site contains a condominium complex to be demolished for the rising needs of managing tourism numbers in the city of Bangkok.

Temples scattered along river provide for direct sightlines to tourist attractions

8 minute walk from site to city-wide BTS Skytrain system 3

Floating markets attract buyers of all trades to purchase produce and textiles

Tuk Tuk vehicles readily available to take tourists to different parts of town

Traditional Thai street food scattered around city and centralizes in China Town

Ferries provided for transport along river for access to temple sites 4

Boutique expanding

hotels

empire

are today’s

Client The boutique hotel is the figure behind the new construction and design phase. Their responsibilities are to cater to incoming guests needs and hire an appropriate staff.

ever global

industry of recreation. What started out to be a relatively small hotel type has grown into larger sites, demanding more staff and more amenities. Giving a unique character found in no other hotel, boutique hotels cater to

of a city. Featuring custom services and extraordinarily helpful staff, clients wants and needs are constantly met with satisfaction.

Stakeholders

those looking for an awe-inspiring taste

Guests Users of the experience and implementors of income for the client are tourists. With Bangkok being first in largest tourist industries of the world, the industry is dependent on places to house their growing numbers.

Staff In order to cater to guests needs, and make their client happy, hotel staff will consist of a broad range of management employees, housekeepers, bellmen, accountants and chefs. 6

THAI SILK t h a i

silk

Famous for its rich history in Bangkok’s society, the element of Thai Silk will be implemented throughout all aspects of the design. The variations of traditional Thai colors, curving lines, vast textures as well as cohesive balance and harmony amongst the space will bring this concept to life. The heart of Thai’s identity and culture is exhibited through this textile, as tradition is shown through exhibition and interpretation. It is one of the most sought tourist souvenirs, making it critical to expand its elements into the design to broaden the impact of Thai culture on the tourist’s experience. The four types of Thai Silk- Brocaded, Dupioni, Mudmee and Plain Weave represent the elements of unique expression in the design. Particular, unique characteristics of these silks will aid to make the hotel a more personalized experience with many different elements of textures and patterns occurring throughout.

PRE-DESIGN planning

S I T E A N A LY S I S

13.7214° N, 100.5108° E

Bangkok Riverside Silom Area Sukhumvit Area

Khao San Area

Chao Phr aya River

Siam Area

T ha non Kr ung T hon B ur i B r i dge, t he s i t e i s l oc a t ed j us t 30 m et er s of f t he r oa dway. Adj a c ent t o a r i ver b oa r dwa l k a nd pa r k , pl ent y of pub l i c gues t s m ay ent er t he s i t e t hr ough t he out door c our t ya r d, open t o v i ew s of t he r i ver a nd c i t y l i f e a c r os s t he way.

SITE SECTION

The central outdoor courtyard and river walk will remain a flat and open area for guests and the general public to gather and dine. With views directed towards the river, the site reflects the importance of outdoor views by hiding major loading and unloading spaces for the hotel’s many amenities.

Located on a relatively flat site, the building is adjusted slightly above ground level to prevent flooding from the river directly adjacent to the site. Level 01’s slab is cut to only account for receiving and loading dock space as trucks can enter and park in a hidden manner away from guest views. 13

Plan ing Planning Loading + Receiving

Lobby + Restaurants

Guestrooms + Spa

Guestrooms

Bar + Lounge

Level

01 01 02 02

BOH

ELEVATORS BOH

RECEIVING + LOADING

03 03 04 04 05 05 06 06

ELEVATORS

RECEIVING + LOADING BOH

As a central area for employees and loading space, the slab of level 01 is underground with an entrance and exit for trucks bringing in food and supplies. The level ends with access to service elevators located on the northern side of the site. This level is unaccessible for guests and the general public not servicing the hotel.

BOH

RECEPTION + LOUNGE + RETAIL

FOYER

ELEVATOR LOUNGE

SPA ENTRY BOH

FOYER

SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

OFFICES + STORAGE

Consisting of a typical guestroom floor with the addition of a public and guest spa, this level offers a separate foyer for the recreational retreat. A spa entry is designated on the lobby level, leading those not staying in the hotel into a specific elevator foyer to be dropped at the third level spa with complete ease. Elevator lounges are provided for guests to relax or wait for others before exiting the floor.

RESTAURANT BOH

BOH

GUESTROOMS

LOUNGE

SPA FOYER

BOH SPA

LOUNGE

Level ELEVATOR LOUNGE BOH FOYER

RESTAURANT

RECEPTION LOUNGE RETAIL FOYER

GUESTROOMS

OFFICES + STORAGE

SPA ENTRY BOH

Level OUTDOOR COURTYARD

RESTAURANT BOH

Serving as a common space for the public and hotel guests, level 02 accommodates two restaurants with an in between outdoor courtyard. In Asia, the public typically dines within hotel restaurants. Bringing in this public flow from both the front entry and the riverside boardwalk brings in a large clientele for hotel operations.

GUESTROOMS

LOUNGE

GUESTROOMS

BOH BOH

FOYER

LOUNGE

SPA

GUESTROOMS

BOH

BOH GUESTROOMS LOUNGE

LOUNGE

BOH GUESTROOMS

FOYER

GUESTROOMS

What’s a hotel in Bangkok without a rooftop bar? To compete with the many hotels in the area that offer such attractions, the bar and lounge has a direct view of the river front and hotels across the way. Level 06 has public access offered in the lobby elevators to allow everyone in the city to experience the space. As nightlife entertainment and hotel dining is a central part of Bangkok life, the space will aid in livening the cultural community within the hotel.

GUESTROOMS BOH FOYER

Level BOH

LOUNGE

FOYER

LOUNGE + BAR

RESTROOMS

04+05

BOH GUESTROOMS

BOH

LOUNGE

GUESTROOMS

Level GUESTROOMS

GUESTROOMS

BOH FOYER

Consisting of strictly guestrooms, levels 04 and 05 are accessed only by guests and employees. Small back of house locations exist throughout for housekeeping and mechanical purposes, while elevator lounges offer a public space in a predominately private area.

LOUNGE + BAR FOYER

RESTROOMS

Goals “Treat a hotel as more than just a place to sleepa place for somebody to have fun, a visual feast. Walk inside and see something you haven’t seen before”

1 2

Incorporate Thai culture into the user’s experience through traditional cuisines, regional textiles and tourist destination views

Enhance an environment to promote exploration by implementing unique furnishings, textiles and curving architectural forms in an envelope of public and private spaces

Personalize the guest experience through custom temperature controls, welcome gifts and varying room themes

Offer services for guests to feel comfortable exploring their environment- including travel advisor help desks and room service amenities

bâan [noun] h o u s e ; h o m e ; p l a c e ( o r o n e ’s p l a c e )

LEVELS

Main Entry

Loading Dock

Level 6

Rooftop Bar + Lounge

Level 5

Guestrooms + Suites

Level 4

Guestrooms + Suites

Level 3

Guestrooms + Spa +

Level 2

Lobby + Check-in +

Fitness Center

Specialty Restaurant + Five Star Restaurant

181 Total Guestrooms Outdoor Courtyard

Level 1

Loading + Receiving

level 01

Exclusive for staff only, this floor is the heart of operations for the hotel. Located below grade, the floor can be accessed through only loading dock and elevators.

* Below grade

BOH

STORAGE

LOADING + RECEIVING

LAUNDRY

BOH

LAUNDRY

staff

F E AT U R E S -

loading + receiving storage laundry boh

level 02 BOH

MAIN ENTRY

BOH BELLMAN STATION

SPA LOBBY

TRAVEL ADVISOR

BOH

OFFICES

EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE

RETAIL

KITCHEN

REFRESH BAR

FRONT DESK SPECIALTY RESTAURANT

COURTYARD ACCESS

BOH

KITCHEN COURTYARD ACCESS

5-STAR RESTAURANT

staff OUTDOOR COURTYARD

public

F E AT U R E S RIVERSIDE BOARDWALK

specialty restaurant 5-star restaurant check-in lobby + concierge + retail + refreshment bar

THE LOBBY 33

Within an envelope of Thai culture comes a sense of liveliness and individuality as one enters the main entry of the hotel. Tourists and city-goers alike are indulged in an environment of natural materials furnished with pops of unique furniture and finishes. Stress-free travel experience is aided through the incorporation of a travel advisor desk and bellman station located at the front entry. Curving architectural forms enhance the reality of being submersed in one of the many palace tourist destinations while being surrounded by throw rugs and plant life to give a warm feeling- a home away from home.

Seating arrangements are scattered to allow for incorporation of major pathways as guests proceed to restaurants, elevators and central courtyard.

M A I T H A I | S P E C I A LT Y R E S TA U R A N T 39

Giving restaurant guests an outdoor dining experience, this deck awaits hotel guests and the people of Bangkok to dine within. Guests coming from the outdoor courtyard or the riverside boardwalk may enter the deck on both ends while a greeter awaits. The tropical feel of Thailand is explored through this dining experience intertwined with the nature of the outdoor courtyard.

Serving as a specialty restaurant, the menu provided will consist mainly of Thai cuisine. The rich variation of patterns is used to further enhance the varrying textiles found within Thai silk.

level 03

staff public

F E AT U R E S - spa - fitness center (hotel guests only) - 28 king guestroooms - 10 double guestrooms - 9 king suites

S PA | H Y D R O T H E R A P Y ROOM 47

Featuring treatment rooms, a tea cafe, reception area, a hydrotherapy room, saunas, locker rooms, restrooms and private management offices, the spa takes up the North wing of the third floor. The spa is accessible through elevators coming from the main lobby and spa lobby for the enjoyment of both hotel guests the general public of Bangkok. A weaving path with arched openings gives guests a whimsical experience as they stroll to their relaxation destination.

level 04

+ 05

staff public

F E AT U R E S -

47 king guestroooms 10 double guestrooms 10 king suites boh ice + vending

KING GUESTROOM 53

With a focus on a clientele consisting of couples and singles, the king guestroom takes up the largest percentage of guestrooms available. The rooms offer spacious bathrooms, custom beds and millwork, and elegant wood coffered ceilings. Views to the outdoors are accessed through balconies with lounge furniture for guests to enjoy and relax.

level 06

Exclusive for hotel guests and private parties only, the rooftop bar contains spaces for rentable lounge and dining spaces. The bar area includes access to an outdoor balcony for guests’ enjoyment.

BOH

staff public

F E AT U R E S - rooftop bar - private rentable spaces - boh

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Notes -

hotel Demand for high-level personalized service in luxury boutiques requires much higher staff-toguest ratio

Back-of-house generally takes 10-15% of total floor area in all hotel types

Guestrooms typically represent 65-85% of total hotel floor area

Staff should be able to get to theses back-ofhouse areas without passing through lobby and other public spaces

Elevator lobby foyer space helps to isolate noise and congestion of waiting people from nearby guestrooms

Cluster major service functions around receiving area and employee entrance or along major service corridor

Proper room mix important to allow hotel’s ability to rent 100% of its rooms and generate max revenue

Consider personnel function in relation to close employee entrance

Lobby referred to as a social center where guests register, eat, meet and socialize

Mechanical equipment areas should be close to laundry, kitchen, and other high-energy use areas for best operation

Guests “have gone beyond use of the phone” by using iPads in guest rooms for ordering room services through hotel apps

Common for at least one restaurant and one cocktail lounge to cluster around hotel lobby

Opportunity for food merchandizing- exhibition cooking where food is prepared in the restaurant or at an area visible from the seating

Travelers enjoy self-service elements such as elaborate buffets, salad bars where they can select items and portion control

In Asia, tradition is to dine out at hotels more than independent restaurants

When incorporating a three-meal menu, take into consideration how one will set the different moods of the day

Hotel with 300-400 rooms may have a halfdozen or more different-themed dining rooms and lounges

Increasing visibility of food can increase food revenue

Notes -

location Bangkok Riverside (determined location) Surrounded by views of the most unique and abundant temples and palaces in all of Thailand

Silom Area Considered Bangkok’s Business District, features Bangkok’s largest green park (Lumphini Park) Surroundings include restaurants, shopping, authentic Thai food trucks, office buildings and plazas Several SkyTrain and subway stations in the area, good base to explore the city

Mostly high-end, plenty of 5-star hotels, in need of more boutique-type hotels

Features park, Patpong Night Market (tourist trinkets), Patpong (most famous red light district), rooftop bars

History rich as Chinese immigrants found first settlments along this river (Chao Praya River)

Hotels in the area feature rooftop pools, park views, fitness centers, skybars, Tuk-tuk services (transportation vehicles)

Ferries are offered up and down the river to tour surrounding temples and palaces

Not many high-quality, affordable hotels in the area

No subway, only one SkyTrain (Saphan Taksin) in the area, short walk to central pier featuring riverboats and ferries

Sukhumvit Area

Hotels in the area host royalty, presidents, legacies, mostly rich clientele Competing hotels in the area feature fitness and wellness centers, spas, rooftop pools, skybars and shopping

Most modern and popular cosmopolitan neighborhoods, located in Central Bangkok Best for nightlife, dining, clubbing, all connected with Skytrain Luxury hotels, malls, spas, restaurants and bars encompass the area

Budget travelers struggle to find choices here Very urban with few parks or scenery Hotels in the area feature rooftop pools, bars, fitness centers, hostels, Tuk-tuk services, restaurants 63

Chinatown Used to be soley for budget travelers, recent influx of more upscale but still affordable hotels, still considered the cheap place to stay 2 new metro stactions make it more accessible with incoming tourists Lots of energy, sounds, smells, colorful neon signs line the streets

Codes TYPES 303 + 304

TRAVEL DISTANCE 1006.2.1

Assembly | Restaurants A-2 Bar A-2 Indoor Pool + Gym A-3

Assembly |22.86 m

Business | Spa Offices Residential | Guestrooms R-1

Lots of street food on Yaowarat Road, some hotels feature restaurants but are run-down Many old buildings built in traditional Chinese architectural style with small stores between Bit of run-down feeling, not many fancy restaurants, no nightlife besides street festivals

OCCUPANCY 1004.5

Business | 30.48 m Residential | 22.86 m

EXITS 1006.2.1.1 * Four exits and exit access doorways provided for spaces with occupancy load greater than 1,000

Assembly |Unconcentrated (tables and chairs) - 15 net Pool - 50 gross Fitness - 50 gross Locker room - 50 gross Business | Kitchen - 200 gross Storage, Stock, Shipping 300 gross Residential | 200 gross

As the market for The Baan caters to couples and singles, the guests are more inclined to stay in a mid-price to upscale hotel staying for 1-7 days. Their purpose for travel includes sightseeing of culture and the arts, recreation, tours and shopping. The Bangkok Riverside features the best area to reside within this envelope of culture while still being able to travel easily by Skytrain to the surrounding areas.

Typology DA L I C E N TA HOTEL With vintage furnishings lining whitewashed w a l l s , u n i q u e s p a c e s a re c re a t e d i n t h e envelope of a small scale hotel. Only consisting o f e i g h t ro o m s , t h e t y p i c a l h o t e l a m e n i t i e s a re o f fe re d b u t i n a m o re p e r s o n a l i z e d w a y t h ro u g h p r i v a t e p o o l s a n d p e r s o n a l l i v i n g spaces. A series of communal spaces such a s d i n i n g a n d l i v i n g a re a s e x i s t t h ro u g h o u t t h e s p a n o f t h e h o t e l fo r p u b l i c g a t h e r i n g s .

A r c h i t e c t | V i tor B orge s + Fra n k L a u gn e a u Y e a r | 2019 S i z e | 8 gu e s troom s L o c a t i o n | Es tre m oz , Por tu g a l

I M P L I C AT I O N S - Create differential variations of ff&e selections to divide spaces - Personalize hotel accommodations to fit tourist needs - Makes spaces feel more like a home with more attention on public spaces than guest rooms

HOTEL HENRY Originally used as an insane asylum until t h e m i d -1 97 0 s , t h e b o u t i q u e h o t e l t u r n e d i n t o a n a rc h i t e c t u r a l m a s t e r p i e c e w i t h r u s t i c s t o n e w o r k a n d l a rg e t o w e r s . T h o u g h t h e b u i l d i n g i s v a s t , i t o n l y a c c o u n t s fo r 8 8 g u e s t ro o m s . T h i s i s d u e t o t h e h o t e l ’ s fo c u s o n l a rg e a m e n i t y s p a c e s a s a w h o l e f i v e s t o r i e s o f t h e b u i l d i n g a re d e d i c a t e d t o a g a l l e r y, g y m , o f f i c e s p a c e s a n d l o u n g e ro o m s , a s w e l l a s m e e t i n g a n d e v e n t s p a c e s . A re s t a u r a n t t a ke s a n a d d i t i o n a l f l o o r w i t h t h e w i d e s p re a d u s e o f a l i g h t c o l o r p a l e t t e .

Architect |

D e bora h B e r ke Pa r tn e r s

Y e a r | 2 0 17

I M P L I C AT I O N S

S i z e | 1 9 1 , 0 0 0 s qu a re fe et Location |

B u f fa lo, New Yor k

- When given a big space for a boutique hotel, make use of amenity spaces - Implement an airy mood through a light color palette in a large space - Offer hotel amenities to not only guests but the general public

Program Program spaces GUESTROOMS king (69%) double-double (16%) accessible (3%) suite (12%) LOBBY check in flow area seating retail support (bellman, luggage, toilets, phones) FOOD AND BEVERAGE five-star restaurant specialty restaurant quick service/grab’n’go support (bar storage, toilets, coats) rooftop bar FUNCTION AREAS meeting rooms support (function storage, toilets, coats) RECREATION lockers, toilets sauna exercise room spa treatment space reception/manager office

spaces

quanity

area (sq m) 122 29 5 27

35 38 36 75

1 1 4 1 1

100 200 50 45 30

1 1 1 1 1

970 970 75 35 922

2 1

130 110

1 1 1 1

30 200 500 100

ADMINISTRATION reception front office manager front office work area reception/secretary reservations area safe-deposit boxes work area/mail/storage EXECUTIVE OFFICE reception/waiting general manager food and beverage manager copying and storage SALES reception/waiting revenue manager beverage manager ACCOUNTING controller accounting work area payroll manager copying and storage FOOD PREPARATION main kitchen specialty restaurant pantry room-service area chef’s office dry food storage refrigerated food storage beverage storage refrigerated beverage storage toilets RECEIVING AND STORAGE receiving area purchasing office locked storage trash/recycling area

quanity

area (sq m) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

15 10 10 10 5 5 5

1 1 1 1

20 15 10 5

1 1 1

15 10 10

1 1 1 1

10 15 10 10

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1

185 70 10 10 35 20 20 10 10

1 1 1 2

700 10 10 20

spaces EMPLOYEE FACILITIES men’s lockers/toilets women’s lockers/toilets employee cafeteria LAUNDRY soiled-linen room laundry supplies storage HOUSEKEEPING housekeeper linen storage uniform storage supplies storage lost and found ENGINEERING engineering work area maintenance office storeroom MECHANICAL mechanical plant transformer room meter room emergency generator fire pumps electrical switchboard elevator machine room telephone equipment room

quanity

area (sq m) 1 1 1

45 55 60

1 1 1

10 150 5

1 1 1 1 1

10 45 25 10 5

1 1 1

55 60 30

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

150 50 8 35 5 70 25 25

TOTAL 15,076.575 sq m CIRCULATION 6,190.145 sq m SUBTOTAL 21,266.72 sq m

The Baan

Articles inside

Goals

Level 01

Bangkok, Thailand

Stakeholders