Project Statements

Project Statement

This thesis will focus on the design of a built environment made up of a 36,000 square foot, four story Boutique hotel located in the Republic of Singapore, a maritime Southeast Asian country. Limitations include the square footage being addressed and the form of the existing building. The developer is placing the hotel in the capital city of the Republic of Singapore, Singapore. This city is known for its diverse population, lively culture, and immense tourism. It attracted 18.5 million tourists in 2018, more than three times Singapore’s total population. A main contribution to its tourism is it is a major hub for business,conferences, and events, making it one of the most visited cities in the world. The Singapore hospitality industry wants to make an effort to enforce sustainable design through improved material research with an additional improved approach to wayfinding and lighting to provide luxurious comfort to visitors.

A built environment that aims to enhance sustainable design and environmental responsibility has the potential to positively affect users and and improve their wellbeing as well as to improve the surrounding city in efforts to provide a progressive future. Thesis Statement

GOALS + OBJECTIVES.

1 Create a sustainable and eco-friendly environment for guests Design will meet four of the seven Living Building Challenge categories. These categories will include Water, Health and Happiness,

Energy, and Materials.

2

Develop cohesive branding throughout the hotel

Create a logo that can easily be recognized and incorporate that logo within all aspects of the design. Use a concise color palette and an appealing logo to pull visitors inside.

3 Create a design that reflects the local surrounding area and environment

Use gathered knowledge and research on Singapore to make smart design decisions in regards to location and how that should be represented. . Accurately and respectively represent Singapore’s culture within the design as well as give the design a sense of place and connectivity to the surrounding community.

4 Create an environment that represents wellness and a calm atmosphere Achieve calmness and wellness through sound insulation, natural daylight, and circadian rhythm.

5

Create multiple public communal areas allowing for a connection between visitors and locals, ultimately providing guests with an immerse traveling experience. Create spaces that are communal when you first enter the hotel where guests and members of the community can converse. These communal areas include information on things to do around Singapore and will educate guests , providing them with an elevated experience.

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