DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN FINAL YEAR PROJECT (THE COVE HOTEL) | BRIN CHAN (BRIANNA CHAN QIAN LIN)

The Cove Project Type Readaptation & Brand Expansion

Site Reggae Mansion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Cove, an underwater paradise concept boutique hotel located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Name: Brianna Chan Qian Lin (19033992) Supervisor: Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang Subject: Final Year Project (DID3016)

Table of Contents

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Client – The Manhattan Fish Market

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Business Expansion

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Site Analysis

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Concept

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Design Intensions

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Space Planning

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Case Studies

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Furniture Layout Plans – G Floor, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Rooftop

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UBBL Achievements

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Sections – A, B, C, D

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G Floor Perspectives

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1st Floor Perspectives

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2nd Floor Perspectives

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Rooftop Perspectives

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Façade Elevation Drawing

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Exterior Façade Perspectives

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Reflected Ceiling Plan

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Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan

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Furniture Detailed Drawings

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Integrating New Technology Into Interior Design

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COVID-19 Precautions And Control

Products

Client – The Manhattan FISH MARKET Brand History The Manhattan FISH MARKET, a multi-award winning and Halalcertified fast casual seafood restaurant brand, was inspirated by the reputable 180-year-old Fulton Fish Market, which was once located below the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in the United States.

Seafood Platters

Fish ‘N Chips

Salads

Grilled & Baked

Burgers

Founders The Manhattan FISH MARKET was founded by George Ang, Dr Jeffrey Goh, and Dickson Law. They opened their first ever restaurant in Mid Valley Megamall in 2002. After many years have gone by, there are now more than 100 outlets across 15 Asian countries (e.g. Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China, Myanmar, Brunei, Sri Lanka, etc.)

Makes guests hungry

Desserts

Guests are served with American-style seafood, such as the famous Manhattan Fish ‘N Chips, the all-time favorite Garlic Herb Mussels, and the legendary Manhattan Flaming Seafood Platter. The Manhattan FISH MARKET is also widely known for their on-the-spot prawn flaming service, handmade fried potato chips, and wide range of tartar sauce flavors.

Core Value

The Brand

Pastas

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Fun Friendly Easygoing Youthful

Vision ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Witty Vibrant Innovative Outstanding

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Maintaining the good quality of food and services Improving their menu Opening more outlets

Happy and joyful vibes Helps to make other colours pop

The Manhattan FISH MARKET was known to house a diverse collection of the freshest catch of the day, catering to seafood fans, far and wide. Affiliating its reputation as a great place for fine seafood, they served a variety of American/Mediterranean western style seafood choices.

The Manhattan FISH MARKET then rebranded in 2019 and made vast changes to modernize their logo and outlet interiors. This is because they wanted to expand their target market and cater to the younger market.

Restaurant Interior The Manhattan FISH MARKET revamped their restaurant interiors to a brighter and more vibrant interior that features fun lifestyle spaces to encourage diners to enjoy their food together.

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Modern Contemporary interior design style Red and yellow colour palette Yellow and black colour palette Fun and playful concept Casual and cozy dining experience

Client – The Manhattan FISH MARKET

Brand Expansion Extensions

The COVE Hotel – 5 Stars

The Manhattan FISH MARKET was inspired by the Fulton Fish Market. Therefore, having a seafood mart that sells a variety of premium seafood and grilled seafood skewers can bring nostalgia to The COVE, and let guests experience that nostalgic feeling together.

Target audience: seafood lovers, tourists, locals

The Manhattan FISH MARKET is already very successful in the F&B industry.

Therefore, they can more effectively compete in other market segments to expand their target market even more.

The Manhattan FISH MARKET can share their recipes with their customers to build a stronger sense of community and trust with them. Students who take the cooking class course will be able to learn how to cook the menu recipes and learn different cooking skills and techniques, such as flaming prawns and plating. Single sessions and monthly programs are offered.

The Manhattan FISH MARKET can explore the hospitality industry and cater to new target customers – tourists.

Since The Manhattan FISH MARKET is a seafood restaurant, their products can be a part of the hotel’s in-room dining menu. Thus, hotel guests can have their own private dining experience in the comfort of their own room.

Target audience: culinary students, food lovers, tourists

Target audience: tourists, beach lovers Having a gift shop can help to advertise Manhattan FISH MARKET’s and The COVE Hotel’s brand through a variety of products, ranging from souvenirs to food gifts. In addition, having a gift shop can help engage with tourists and provide them guest experience.

Target audience: tourists, Manhattan FISH MARKET fans

Accessibility

Amenities

Disability friendly ramp

Swimming pool

Stairs

Pool Bar

General

Sauna

Parking The three main brand extensions will be located on the Ground Floor and are available for the public.

Since The Manhattan FISH MARKET only has restaurant outlets across Asian countries that are currently targeting locals, The COVE on the other hand, will mainly be targeting tourists. However, locals are still welcomed to enjoy the experience together.

Tourists

Locals

Seafood mart

Tourists can enjoy the grilled and on-the-spot flaming seafood skewers

Locals can purchase premium seafood and bring home to cook

Cooking class

Tourists can attend single session classes and experience being taught by local chefs

Locals can choose between single session classes and monthly programs

Gift shop

Tourists can take home Manhattan FISH MARKET branded products that are only sold here

Local Manhattan FISH MARKET fans can purchase merchandise as a token of memory

Spa

Free WiFi

Gym

Services Room service

Rooftop garden terrace

Room

Daily housekeeping

5 coastal rooms

Laundry service

Anti-covid with Dr Clo

Strengths

Site Analysis

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Location

= Sun Path

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= Wind Path

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Reggae Mansion Hostel

Address 53, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Nice view of the KL tower and other city buildings Located at a site that is rich with culture and history High density of tourists Private parking space

Weaknesses = Noise ➢ ➢

Sun path from East to West Prevailing wind from North East and South West

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Lack of vegetations Trash found on the roadside and back alley

Opportunities • • • • •

Students from nearby schools can come to visit Nearby municipal services and facilities Nearby public transport Nearby tourist attractions, such as the KL tower and KLCC No traffic from morning to afternoon

Threats • Site Service

Institutional Tourist Attraction

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Many types of competitors (restaurants, cafes, hotels, etc.)

Crimes happen often nearby the site Homeless people laying on the sidewalk Exposed to vandalism High traffic jam starts in the evening Traffic congestion contributes to air and sound pollution Vehicles blocking up the nearby bicycle lane

Site Issues

Transit River Criminal activity

Cars parked on the bicycle lane throughout the day

Vandalism

High traffic in the evening

Homeless people laying on the sidewalk

Trash scattered at back alley

Site Analysis Site Photos

Design Analysis Architectural Design Style •

British Colonial Architecture

Architectural Detailing

Axonometric view of front facade

Front elevation of facade

Private parking lot on the right

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Use of local building materials and architectural traditions Whitewashed walls Classically proportioned columns and plaster Using Doric columns Large arch openings Small and large casement window panels Exterior entrance’s ceiling has a crisscross texture

Concept & Mood •

Main entrance to restaurant 53

Second entrance to restaurant 53

Wall mounted signage along public pathway

Left neighboring building (stationery shop and travel agency)

Opposite shop lots and bicycle lane

Overhead MRT track

Back elevation of facade

Back alley

Public parking lot situated behind

Invoking a sense of nostalgia, as Reggae Mansion was built during the time period when the British ruled Malaysia between the late 18th to mid-20th century

Site Analysis Facility Analysis

Nearest Bank Public Bank 2 mins (walk)

Nearest Money Changer Merchantrade 2 mins (walk)

Nearest Police Station

Nearest Shopping Mall

Tun H. S. Lee Police Station 9 mins (drive)

Mydin Mall 3 mins (walk)

Nearest Fire Station

Nearest MRT

Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia Headquarters 7 mins (drive)

MRT Pasar Seni 7 mins (drive) 11 mins (walk)

Nearest Bus Stop Nearest Hotel Cosmo Hotel 2 mins (walk)

Nearest Parking Lot

Reggae Mansion Private Parking Lot Right beside

Nearest Cafe

LOKL Coffee Co 2 mins (walk)

Nearest Hospital

KL 1933 Hab Pasar Seni -E, Jalan Sultan Mohamad 8 mins (drive) 12 mins (walk)

Nearest Clinic

Nearest Tourist Attraction

Clinic Poliklinik Sri Prima 1 min (walk)

KL Tower 7 mins (drive)

Nearest School

Nearest Travel Agency

Tung Shin Hospital 8 mins (drive)

SEGi College 2 mins (walk)

Grandlotus Travel Agencies 5 mins (walk)

Concept Source ‘Fun and playful’ concept, just wanting customers to enjoy food together

No distinctive emphasis on marine life concept

Outlet’s interior has a warm colour palette (red and yellow)

Colour palette and concept has no obvious associations to the sea and what they are famous for

The COVE

Outcome Marine life + Fun and playful concept

Underwater paradise concept

Colour palette of reds, yellows, blues, and greens

Underwater journey and experience

Concept Development

Coves consist of sheltered bays, inlets, and creeks The COVE acts as a sheltered bay, in which it provides shelter for guests and a boutique hotel for them to settle in. The COVE’s interior contains curved in walls to represent the inlets, hence the long corridors represent the creeks.

Design Intensions Journey Upon The Cove’s entrance, visitors will feel as if they have taken a submarine down to the ocean’s depth to experience the beauty of the underwater world. As hotel guests ascend each floor level, they can experience the journey of ascending to the surface of the ocean and back onto the coastline.

Rooftop

Ascending

2nd Floor

1st Floor

G Floor

Architectural Massing

Interior Design Strategy

1)

2)

3)

Modern biophilic interior design

Lighter shades of blue

Rooftop

Modern biophilic interior design

2nd Floor

1st Floor

Modern contemporary interior design

Modern contemporary interior design

G Floor

4)

5)

6)

Space Planning Zoning

Space Percentage Ground Floor

Public (50%) • •

Ground Floor Rooftop

Private (50%) • •

First Floor Second Floor

40%

15%

10%

10%

10%

5%

Restaurant + Aquarium

Seafood Mart

Cooking Class

Gift Shop

Restroom

Others

First Floor

Space Listing Guest

Ground Floor

First Floor (The COVE Hotel)

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Restaurant Aquarium Seafood Mart Cooking Class Gift Shop Male & Female Restrooms

• Reception • Lounge • Hotel Room 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Lounge Sauna Swimming Pool Pool Bar Shower Area Male & Female Restrooms Locker Area Gym Spa

Second Floor (The COVE Hotel)

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Rooftop

• Garden Terrace

Staff • • • •

Wet Kitchen Kitchen Storage Electrical Room Aquarium Maintenance Room

40%

15%

15%

15%

10%

5%

Hotel Rooms

Lounge

Linen Room

Room Service Room

Management Office

Others

Second Floor • • • • •

Management Office Electrical Room Aquarium Maintenance Room Linen Room Room Service Room

• Management Office • Swimming Pool Maintenance Room

40%

20%

15%

15%

5%

5%

Swimming Pool + Pool Bar + Lounge

Restroom + Shower + Locker Area

Gym

Spa

Sauna

Others

Space Approach

• Solar Panel Area

Eat

Connect

Shop

Learn

Relax

Case Studies Case Study 1 – Fulton Fish Market

Case Study 2 – AquaDom

Address: 800 Food Center Dr, The Bronx, NY 10474, USA

The Fulton Fish Market is one of the oldest fish markets in the United States, in competition with the smaller Maine Avenue Fish Market in Washington, D.C. The Fulton Market was claimed to be the oldest in continuous operation in one place since 1822, until it was relocated in 2005. However, the Fulton Fish Market is the oldest institution that still retains a primarily wholesale function; although its original public market on South Street is now closed.

During much of its 183-year tenure at the original site, the Fulton Fish Market was the most important wholesale East Coast fish market in the United States. Opened in 1822, it was the destination of fishing boats from across the Atlantic Ocean. By the 1950s, most of the Market's fish were trucked in rather than offloaded from the docks. The wholesalers at the Market then sold it to restaurateurs and retailers who purchased fresh fish of every imaginable variety.

In its original location, it was one of the last, and most significant, of the great wholesale food markets of New York. It survived major fires in 1835, 1845, 1918, and 1995. In its new location in the Hunts Point Cooperative Market, it handles millions of pounds of seafood daily, with annual sales exceeding $1 billion, and is second in size only to Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market.

Address: Radisson Blu Hotel, Spandauer Str. 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany The AquaDom is currently the largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium in the world. It is located inside the Sea Life Center of Radisson Blu hotel, in Berlin, Germany. In addition, the AquaDom is approximately 82 feet high and holds more than 1,500 fish. It has a glass elevator that runs up and down the center of the tank. It is so big that it must be cleaned by divers, three or four times each day. The massive tank cost an impressive 12.8 million Euros to build and was completed in 2004. In addition, there are other tanks that make up the Sea Life Center, including a walk-through underwater tunnel, interactive rockpools, and other magical ways to interact with the sea life.

Case Studies Case Study 3 – Downtown Aquarium Restaurant

Address: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA The Downtown Aquarium Restaurant is an ocean-themed restaurant located in Texas. Upon entrance, visitors will feel as if they have taken a submarine to the ocean's deepest, darkest depths.

Next, walking on the clear glass floor gives off a feeling of floating in the water. Giant lamps extend from floor to ceiling, giving off an effervescent glow akin to that of anglerfish. In addition, not only is the entire dining room reminiscent of a brilliant underwater scene, but guests also get to marvel at a 150,000 gallon fish tank in the middle of the restaurant. A wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays, and other sea creatures make their home here, and the spectacle makes a nice talking point when conversation starts to run dry.

Herb-crusted salmon, coconut shrimp, and lobster tails with lemon butter are just a few of the many delicious menu options to choose from. The "Shark Tank" is a quirky dessert treat that is sure to satisfy even the most voracious appetites. A gooey lava cake is topped with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and a cute little shark-shaped cookie. They might be the ocean's greatest predators, but they don't stand a chance against a table of ravenous humans.

Case Study 4 – Louis Vuitton Vancouver Hotel

Address: 730 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1E4, Canada Louis Vuitton, a well-known fashion company, has expanded their brand by stepping into the hospitality industry. One of the most classic products of Louis Vuitton are the luggage cases, which associates to travel and hospitality. According to Statista, global hotel industry retail value has increased from 2010 to 2018, and this upward trend is expected to grow. To extend this concept, Louis Vuitton could develop luxury hotels in France, which is the source of Louis Vuitton, as a first location to offer high-quality service to clients. As an international luxury brand, the hotels may be extended globally.

Furniture Layout Plan Ground Floor

Furniture Layout Plan Ground Floor

Furniture Layout Plan First Floor

Furniture Layout Plan First Floor

Furniture Layout Plan Second Floor

Furniture Layout Plan Second Floor

Furniture Layout Plan Rooftop

Furniture Layout Plan Rooftop

UBBL Achieved PART III – SPACE, LIGHT, VENTILATION BY LAW 30-47

PART VII – FIRE REQUIREMENTS BY LAW 133-224

39. (1) Every room design, adapted or used for residential business or other purposes except hospitals and schools shall be provided with natural lighting and natural ventilation by means of one or more windows having a total area of not less than 10% of the clear floor area of such room and shall have openings capable of allowing a free uninterrupted passage of air of not less than 5% of such floor area

165. (1) The travel distance to an exit shall be measured on the floor or other walking surface along the centre line of the natural path of travel, starting 0.300 metre from the most remote point of occupancy, curving around any corners or obstructions with 0.300 metre clearance therefrom and ending at the storey exit. Where measurement includes stairs, it shall be taken in the plane of the trend noising.

39. (4) Every water-closet, latrine, urinal, or bathroom shall be provided with natural lighting and ventilation by means of one or more openings having a total area of not less than 0.2 square metre per water-closet, urinal latrine, or bathroom and such openings shall be capable of allowing a free uninterrupted passage of air.

165. (2) In the case of open areas the distance to exits shall be measured from the most remote point of occupancy provided that the direct distance shall not exceed two-thirds the permitted travel distance.

43. In all buildings, the sizes of latrines, water closets and bathrooms shall be (a) In the case of latrines or water-closets with pedestal-type closet fittings, not less than 1.5 metres by 0.75 metre; (b) In the case of water-closets with fittings other than pedestal-type closet fittings, not less than 1.25 metres by 0.75 metre;

165. (3) In the case of individual rooms which are subject to occupancy of not more than six persons, the travel distance shall be measured from the doors of such rooms; provided that the travel distance from any point in the room to the room door does not exceed 15 metres.

165. (4) The maximum travel distances to exits and dead ends limits shall be as specified in the Seventh Schedule of these By-laws.

43. (3) In shophouses the height of ground floor rooms shall be not less than 3 metres and the height of upper floor rooms shall be not less than 2.5 metres. Where the depth of such shophouse at any upper floor level is greater than 10.5 metres the height of rooms on every such upper floor shall be not less than 2.55 metres.

CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY LAW 81-132 106. (1) In any staircase, the rise of any staircase shall be not more than 180 millimetres and the tread shall be not less than 255 millimetres and the dimensions of the rise and the tread of the staircase so chosen shall be uniform and consistent throughout.

107. (1) Except for staircase of less than 4 risers, all staircases shall be provided with at least one handrail.

107. (2) Staircase exceeding 2225 millimetres in width shall be provided with intermediate handrail for each 2225 millimetres of required width spaced approximately equally.

107. (3) In building other than residential buildings, a handrail shall be provided on each side of the staircase when the width of the staircase is 1100 millimetres or more.

107. (4) All handrails shall project not more than 100 millimetres from the face of the finished wall surface and shall be located not less than 825 millimetres and not more than 900 millimetres measured from the nosing of the treads provided that handrails to landings shall not be less than 900 millimetres from the level of the landing.

110. (1) There shall be no obstruction in any staircase between the topmost landing thereof and the exit discharge on the ground floor.

110. (2) There shall be no projection, other than handrails in staircases, in any corridor, passage, or staircase at a level lower than 2 metres above the floor or above any stairs.

115. All roofs of buildings shall be so constructed as to drain effectually to suitable and sufficient channels, gutters, chutes, or troughs which shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of these By-Laws for receiving and conveying all water which may fall on and from the roof.

167. (1) Except as provided for in by-law 194 every compartment shall be provided with at least two storey exits located as far as practical from each other and in no case closer than 4.5 metres and in such position that the travel distances specified in the Seventh Schedule to these By-laws are not exceeded.

167. (2) The width of storey exits shall be in accordance with the provisions in the Seventh Schedule to these By-laws.

172. (1) Storey exits and across to such exits shall be marked by readily visible signs and shall not be obscured by any decorations, furnishings, or other equipment.

172. (2) In a place of assembly all exit doors and doors through which the public pass on the way to the open air shall be without lock, bolts, or other fastenings while the public are in the building.

Section A

Section B

Section C

Section D

G Floor Space Space Planning ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Radial circulation Curved in and ‘u-shaped’ walls to represent the coastline and cove’s inlet Long corridors to represent the cove’s creeks Wavy and free-form design to represent the flow of water

Mood Board

G Floor Space

The COVE G Floor- Restaurant

A rather dark and mysterious entrance to bring about the feeling of exploring the deep blue sea. Guests are surrounded by a large gallon aquarium of fish, in which is provides them with a memorable underwater dining experience.

The COVE G Floor- Restaurant

The modern contemporary design style is used for the entire G floor to portray the underwater paradise concept. To bring about the elements of the ocean, the concept of water reflection, water rhythm, ocean waves, and ocean ambience can be applied into the restaurant interior with the usage of materials/design details such as glass, mirror, metal, wavy panels, custom made organic shaped furniture, etc.

The COVE G Floor- Restaurant

Gold Brass

Royal Blue Upholstery Velvet

Dark Blue Tinted Glass W/ Bumpy Texture

Stainless Steel

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

19mm Thick Tempered Glass

Mirror

The COVE G Floor– Seafood Mart

The COVE seafood mart is inspired by the Fulton Fish Market.

At the seafood mart kiosk, guests can either purchase fresh premium seafood or to-go grilled seafood skewers.

The COVE G Floor– Seafood Mart

The COVE G Floor– Seafood Mart

Navy Blue Terrazzo

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Royal Blue Tiles

Dark Blue Metallic

Chromatic Steel

Stainless Steel

Epoxy Pebble Stone

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Mirror

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

The COVE G Floor – Cooking Class

The cooking class interior has a relatively different interior colour palette, compared to the other parts of G floor. Instead, the cooking class interior has a red, grey, and white colour palette, having striking red as one of Manhattan FISH MARKET’s signature brand colour. This is because the cooking class hits close to home, in terms of guests having the firsthand experience of learning Manhattan FISH MARKET’s menu recipe from local chefs who have experience cooking at Manhattan FISH MARKET’s restaurants. Aside from that, according to research, red is a colour of excitement that can make guests hungry. Thus, this could potentially increase the productivity of the students.

The COVE G Floor – Cooking Class

Striking Red Metallic

Glazed Red Bricks

White Porcelain Tile

Stainless Steel

Patterned Steel

White Concrete

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE G Floor – Kitchen

Glazed Blue Bricks

White Concrete

White Porcelain Tile

Stainless Steel

The COVE G Floor– Gift Shop

The gift shop has a luxurious feel to it to emphasize on the paradise concept, along with a dark and mysterious feeling of the deep blue sea.

The gift shop sells Manhattan FISH MARKET products only, such as recipe books, notebooks, clothing, mugs, calendars, keychains, etc.

The COVE G Floor– Gift Shop

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Navy Blue Terrazzo

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Epoxy Pebble Stone

Stainless Steel

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE G Floor– Gift Shop

The G floor lift takes guests up to either The COVE Hotel (1st and 2nd floor) or The COVE Rooftop Bar (Rooftop). Hotel guests can excess the 2nd floor from the G floor with their provided hotel key card.

The COVE G Floor – Lift Area

Royal Blue Upholstery Velvet

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Blue Epoxy Resin

Epoxy Pebble Stone

Stainless Steel

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

The COVE G Floor – Washroom

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Blue & White Marble Laminate

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Stainless Steel

Mirror

Epoxy Pebble Stone

1st Floor Space Space Planning ▪ Linear and ‘H’ circulation ▪ Curved in and ‘u-shaped’ walls to represent the coastline and cove’s inlet ▪ Long corridors to represent the cove’s creeks ▪ Wavy and free-form design to represent the flow of water

First Floor

1st Floor Space

1st Floor Space

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Reception

The modern contemporary design style is used for the entire 1st floor to portray the underwater paradise concept. To bring about the elements of the ocean, the concept of water reflection, water rhythm, ocean waves, and ocean ambience can be applied into the hotel interior with the usage of materials/design details such as glass, mirror, metal, wavy panels, custom made organic shaped furniture, sculptures, etc.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Reception

Hotel guests shall check-in at the reception counter and receive their hotel key card.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Lounge

Ocean Themed Carpet

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

White Ceramic

Rippled Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel White Upholstery Velvet

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 2 Pax Couple Room

The couple room consists of a king size bed, a lounge chair, a 60-inch TV, a vanity area, a built-in display shelf with tea making desk, an open wardrobe, and a bathroom.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 2 Pax Couple Room

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Blue Wave Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Blue & White Epoxy Resin

Custom Made Blue Epoxy Resin

Mirror

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 4 Pax Backpack Travelers Room The backpack travelers room consists of 4 single beds (2 sets of bunker beds), shelf storage for luggage, a vanity area, a display area, a wall mounted table for a set of 3-4, and a bathroom.

Custom Made Blue & White Epoxy Resin

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Blue Wave Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

Stainless Steel

Mirror

Custom Made Blue Epoxy Resin

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 4 Pax Family Room

The family room consists of 2 king size beds, a 60-inch TV, a vanity area, a built-in display shelf with tea making desk, an open wardrobe, and a bathroom.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 4 Pax Family Room

The COVE Hotel First Floor – 4 Pax Family Room

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Blue Wave Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

Stainless Steel

Custom Made Blue & White Epoxy Resin

Custom Made Blue Epoxy Resin

Mirror

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Hotel Room Bathrooms

Couple’s Room

Traveler’s Room In comparison to the hotel rooms, the three bathrooms insinuate into a lighter and relatively fresher colour palette, just by implementing lighter shades of blue. the colour transition from dark blue to light blue can metaphorically portray the journey of ascending to the surface of the ocean.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Hotel Room Bathrooms

Custom Made Blue Epoxy Resin

Light Blue Stucco Paint

Blue Mini Square Tiles

Family’s Room

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Stainless Steel

White Pebble

White Porcelain Tile

White Ceramic

Mirror

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Management Office

Hotel managers get to work at an ocean themed office.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Management Office

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Dark Grey Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Stainless Steel

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Room Service Room

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Dark Grey Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Stainless Steel

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Linen Room

Hotel housekeeps get to work at an ocean themed linen room.

The linen room consists of 3 washing machines and shelves to store bed sheets, pillowcases, towels, etc.

The COVE Hotel First Floor – Linen Room

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Dark Grey Pattern Carpet

White Ceramic

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Stainless Steel

2nd Floor Space Space Planning ▪ Linear and ‘H’ circulation ▪ Curved in and ‘u-shaped’ walls to represent the coastline and cove’s inlet ▪ Long corridors to represent the cove’s creeks ▪ Wavy and free-form design to represent the flow of water

Mood Board

2nd Floor Space

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Pool View

The modern biophilic design style is used for the entire 2nd floor to portray the feeling of being out of the ocean and released onto the cove. To bring about the elements of the cove, the concept of water reflection, water rhythm, ocean waves, ocean ambience, caves, coasts, forests, etc. can be applied into the interior with the usage of materials/design details such as glass, mirror, metal, wavy panels, plant walls, natural wood and stone, etc.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Pool View

The swimming pool depth starts at 750mm and ends at 1500mm.

The pool bar is located at the centre of the pool, providing guests with alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Pool View

Black Tinted Glass

Rattan Mesh

Walnut Wood

Stainless Steel

Stone Cladding

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

White Fabric

Rippled Stainless Steel

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Washroom

Black Tinted Glass

Stainless Steel

White Ceramic

Mirror

Stone

Stone Cladding

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Shower Area

Stone

Grey Porcelain Tile

Stainless Steel

Hotel guests can rinse first before and after entering into the swimming pool.

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Sauna

The sauna also has a balcony for hotel guests to get some fresh air.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Sauna

Yellow Meranti Wood

Epoxy Pebble Stone

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Wall Seat

Hotel guests can enjoy the scenery view while resting by the round wall seat.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Wall Seat

Walnut Wood

White Upholstery Velvet

White Pebble

Stone

Rippled Stainless Steel

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Gym

Hotel guests can enjoy the scenery while exercising.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Gym

Yellow Meranti Wood

Stainless Steel

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Spa

Hotel guests can head to the spa to get a massage, foot and nail manicure, and foot spa.

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Spa

The COVE HOTEL Second Floor – Spa

Yellow Meranti Wood

Rattan Mesh

White Ceramic

Ash Brown Fabric

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

Rooftop Space Space Planning ▪ Linear circulation ▪ Wavy and free-form design to represent the flow of water

Rooftop

Rooftop Space

The COVE Rooftop – Bar

Yellow Meranti Wood

Stainless Steel

White Ceramic

Guests can order drinks and desserts at the bar counter.

10mm Thick Tempered Glass

White Marble

Mirror

The COVE Rooftop – Lift Area

Dark Blue Tinted Glass

Stainless Steel

White Fabric

White Ceramic

White Upholstery Velvet

Bamboo Wood

Yellow Meranti Wood

The COVE Rooftop – Hammock Net

Yellow Meranti Wood

19mm Thick Tempered Glass

Stainless Steel

Mirror

The hammock net is built on top of a void that is 3 storeys high, in which it provides guests an experience of looking down at the depths of the ocean, viewing back at their journey.

The COVE Rooftop – Terrace 1

Terrace wavy ceiling fabrics can flow along with the wind breeze, which amplifies the concept of window blowing across the water surface.

The COVE Rooftop – Terrace 1

Yellow Meranti Wood

White Fabric

White Upholstery Velvet

The COVE Rooftop – Terrace 2

The COVE Rooftop – Terrace 2

Yellow Meranti Wood

White Fabric

White Upholstery Velvet

Beige Upholstery Fabric

Rattan Mesh

The COVE Rooftop – Solar Energy Panels

There are 65 solar panels on the rooftop to provide The COVE with solar renewable energy.

The main benefit of using solar panel systems is that it is a renewable energy source. It can be used in all areas of Malaysia, and it is accessible every day.

Solar power in Malaysia represents a clean green source of energy. Thus, it is also important to understand that solar energy does not pollute the environment. The only resources solar power needs are the sun and a source of clean water to function.

Installing a solar panel system can save money from utility bills each month. In addition, having a solar panel system can prevent rising energy costs.

Exterior Façade Planning

Façade Elevation A

Façade Elevation B

The COVE Facade

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Modern contemporary design style

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White, blue, and black colour palette to represent the ocean theme/palette

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Dark blue tinted glass panels with fish scale pattern design, to allow dark blue coloured light to be refracted into the interior space; the general concept of water absorbing colours to appear blue.

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White wavy panels used as a railing (1200mm height) for rooftop.

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Special detail: Wavy panels made of white powder coated steel and blue tinted glass – wavy form to represent the ocean waves.

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Brand awareness: The COVE’s logo will be displayed on the building’s façade, with LED light to provide more emphasis and stand out during nighttime.

Dark Blue Tinted Glass W/ Fish Scale Pattern

Chrome Steel

White Stucco Paint

Dark Blue Stucco Paint

Blue & White Mosaic Tiles

Reflected Ceiling Plan Ground Floor

Reflected Ceiling Plan First Floor

Reflected Ceiling Plan Second Floor

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan Ground Floor

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan First Floor

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan Second Floor

Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan Rooftop

Furniture Detail

Furniture Detail

Integrating New Technology Into Interior Design

Automatic lighting system

Electric motorized curtain system

Hotel door card lock system

The automatic lighting system can be installed in residential houses (bedroom, hallway, bathroom), commercial public restrooms, etc. For commercial, it is a great way to save energy and to reduce contact with switches.

The electric motorized curtain system are often installed in residential houses and hotel rooms.

The curtain system can be controlled by either a remote or a smart home system pad. In addition, people can set up the smart curtain to automatically open and close the curtains when the sun rises and sets.

Each hotel key card can be used to access their allocated hotel rooms, elevators, and specific areas of the building. These access methods are common parts of the traditional access control system.

*Only hotel rooms, staff-only rooms, and public restrooms, and hotel facilities have this function.

*Only hotel rooms have this function.

*Only hotel rooms and staff-only rooms have this function.

iPad ordering system

High tech toilet bowl

The iPad ordering system for restaurants can improve service speed, more convenient, contain intuitive menus, and also has a multilingual capability.

High tech toilet bowls are normally installed in luxurious hotels or in rich family homes. The high tech toilet bowl comes with multiple functions, such as seat heating, automated lid and fan system to suck out odours, UV light that breaks down particles, and special water spray that coats the porcelain to prevent anything from sticking to the sides.

*Only applicable for The COVE Restaurant.

*Only hotel rooms and hotel facility restrooms have this high tech toilet bowl.

Smart Technology With Google Nest Hub Furniture Detail

Google Nest Hub delivers a voice-controlled experience to enhance guest comfort within the room. Placing the Nest Hub in the hotel room is like setting up a personal demonstration station, with the hopes of inspiring people to try it.

Case Study: Two hospitality-focused companies, Guest Supply, which focuses on special amenities for hotels, and Volara, which provides voice assistant options for the same industry, announced they’re partnering up to offer the Google Assistant in hotel rooms.

Every hotel room and staff-only room will have one Google Nest Hub tablet.

This hotel branded panel can help guests get information and recommendations from the hotel or request items from the front desk.

Guests can play music, podcasts, and news from services like YouTube and YouTube Music.

Guests can enjoy content from YouTube and YouTube Music.

Check the local weather and upcoming forecast for any location, just start with “Hey Google”.

Set and manage alarms and timers for waking up and getting things done.

Use a mid-stay survey to check in on guests and ensure that they are taken care of during their stay.

COVID Precautions And Control Dr Clo Building on the known sanitizing effects of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) gas, Dr Clo is built with a controlledrelease system based on proprietary nanotechnology. This enables continuous emission of ClO2 gas at a concentration level that is safe and virtually odor free, yet effectively disinfects the surrounding area.

Dr. Clo sterilization and deodorization principle removes electric membranes or cell membranes from substances such as harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals and carcinogens, which effectively suppresses their growth and sterilizes the atmosphere. Simply activate Dr. Clo and it will be spread out from the device into the air without the need for any batteries or electricity.

Products from Dr. Clo are 100% vegan and made with natural ingredients, avoiding the harmful toxins found in many households products such as other disinfectants, sanitizers, and deodorants.

How to use Every hotel room, staff-only room, and indoor public facilities will be provided a box set of Dr Clo (6 sticks per set).

Step 1 – Hold the ends of the device and bent it once to break the capsule inside. You’ll hear a cracking sound when you bend the stick, the ampoule will break, and vitalization starts in around 3 hours. The stick will turn light yellow in 24 hours.

Dr Clo can help kill harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and carcinogens.

Step 2 – Place it in your desired location using the suction holder provided. The indicator will turn yellow within 12-24 hours once activated.

Step 3 – The sterilization effect can last up to 50 days.

COVID Precautions And Control UV Light Machine

UV Light machine available for public spaces only, Ground Floor and Rooftop.

UVC light is the type of UV light that’s most effective at killing germs. It can be used to disinfect surfaces, air, and liquids. UVC light kills germs like viruses and bacteria through damaging molecules like nucleic acids and proteins. This makes the germ incapable of performing the processes that it needs to survive.

UVC light can be used to kill COVID-19 and the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.

Additional Information: UVC light for disinfecting liquids

A recent study in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) investigated using UVC light to kill large amounts of the new coronavirus in liquid cultures. The study found that UVC light exposure completely inactivated the virus in 9 minutes.

UVC light for disinfecting surfaces Another study, also published in the AJIC, looked at using a specific type of UVC light to kill SARS-CoV-2 on laboratory surfaces. The study found that the UVC light reduced the live coronavirus by 99.7 percent in 30 seconds. The type of UVC light used in this study is called far-UVC light, which is UVC light between the wavelengths of 207 and 222 nanometers.

UVC light for disinfecting air One study published in the journal Scientific Reports, explored using far-UVC light to kill two types of human coronaviruses in the air. These two coronaviruses, 229E and OC43, can cause the common cold in humans. Based off their results with these viruses, researchers estimated that, when applied to current regulatory standards, farUVC light could kill 99.9 percent of airborne coronaviruses in about 25 minutes. They believe that these findings would extend to SARS-CoV-2 as well.

Various companies are developing innovative technologies for UVC light disinfection. These focus on automation of the disinfection process using robots. One example is the Light Strike robot, which can kill 99.99 percent of SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in 2 minutes. In the future, it’s possible that robots like this could be used for disinfection of hospital rooms, hotel rooms, and airplanes.