4 Mia Herman by SRISA

SJala del azz

The Monastery at Sant’Orsola A Promising Future

- the monastery of Sant’Orsola is a 14th century church that currently houses several art exhibitions

- the space is to be converted into a museum which will be opening in 2025

- the future museum will feature a space that will celebrate the historical memories of the building and promote local artists and their creations

- renovations of the space will include a glass ﬂoor installation above the remains of ancient Renaissance tombs that served as a burial ground for many historical ﬁgures including Lisa Gherardini, the muse for the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

A Historical Past

- born to the 14th century, the building was home to more than sixty nuns and young girls who were to eventually take their vows in their faith

- it was a place for prayer and religious upkeep

- women here often produced cloth, linens, and gold thread the building was closed in the beginning of the 19th century where it was then taken into control by a cigarette company until the 1940s local universities then used the space for teaching until the 80s in the 80s the space was then used for Italy’s tax police eventually construction began on the monument to establish an underground car park for the neighborhood, however, upon breaking ground, this was when the remains of Renaissance tombs and graves were found, giving the building a lifeline before significance of the tombs was realized, constrution continued until 2007 when the Florence City Council decided to turn the site into a community arts the monastery was found to be the final resting place for Lisa Gherardini, a part of history that had been a mystery until then Lisa Gherardinin was married into Gherardini family when she was sixteen and her portrait was captured by Leonardo da Vinci when she was around twenty - four during her life she had five children, and would often purchase goods produced by after her husband’s passing in 1538, she lived in St Orsola until she died in 1542

The Monastery at Sant’Orsola

Industry Typology

H O S P I T A L I T Y

- hospitality design includes a number of functional spaces in design such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and more

- AMBIANCE and AESTHETICS are two of the most important elements involved in hospitality design, and emphasizing an Italian atmosphere

- Warmth, vibrance, and timeless elegance are key and are often captured in historic preservation

- Warm color pallettes are used to emphasize the natural colors of the tuscan countryside as well as rustic, natural, materials to add character and depth

- including timeless materials is the best way for guests to connect to Italy’s rich history; some examples include vintage furniture, antique ﬁxtures, and statement pieces to create nostalgia and comfort in the space

- local art is a great way to become involved in the nearby community

Industry Typology

H O S P I T A L I T Y

LIGHTING

- intimate with intential strokes of light and shadow

- Warm glow WITHOUT overhead lighting (dim overhead if necessary)

- candelight, incandescent bulbs or amber-hued LEDs

- Vintage ﬁxtures such as pendent lighting, chandeliers, or candles

MUSIC

- Classic ballads, diverseiﬁed depending on the region, instumential versions of poular songs, or contemporary italian artists to maintain a fresh and engaging environment

OUTDOOR SPACE

- Al Fresco - “in the cool air”

- a well maintained outdoor space creates a perfect atmosphere for friends and families

- invites guests to enjoy the sunshine or the intamacy of the night

Italian Culture

H O S P I T A L I T Y

- italian hospitality design often features a mix of

- historic renovation and preservation

- historic elements are highlighted, and new renovations are emphasize

- lighting emphasis, material selection, furniture selection, ecoustic emphasis, color collaboration

- important connections to the Tuscan countryside such as color, textures, and rustic earthy elements

Special Focus

A C O U S T I C S

- clubs and restaurants should maintain good interior acoustics that preserve noise created by large groups of people, provide conﬁdentiality to conversations, and provide proper musical backgrounds without polluting surrounding areas to the site

- barriers, absorbing curtains and tapastries can be added to elevate decor and acoustic function

- variety in noise reﬂective surfaces is important as well as understanding absorbant materials

- a spaces shape can also inﬂuence the reﬂective and absorbant properties of interior acoustics

- heavitly plastered surfaces are often the successor of good sound

- 360 degrees of sound projection are found in some of the most successful concert halls

Special Focus

S E N S O R Y D E S I G N

- sensory design focuses on using human senses to create intimate connections to the spaces they inhabit including the ﬁve sense and their stimulants such as lights, sounds, textures, temperatures and more

- this focus in design supports all users abilty to interact with a space

- senses are used to move our consciousness through space

- as they are tiggered they often overlap and communicate with each other to create more then just the typical ﬁve or six senses

- understanding that each of the senses is unique to each person is important to creating sensual stimuli

- this can mean ampliﬁed senses or people with sensory disabilties such as synesthesia

Concept Statement

“Sala del Jazz is an opportunity for an authentic italian connection to the local community. The restaruant oﬀers an experience that is warm, luxurious, and tranquil. Divine cuisine sets the stage for the rich jazz atmosphere which is the host to promoting blissful, joyful vitality to the guests of Sala del Jazz.”

JAZZ CLUB – (9,000 SQFT; given space – not all to be used; most of this square footage will be used as open space and egress space)

TWO MAIN STAGES - one in each courtyard. Small stages found in large halls (1 downstairs, at least 2 upstairs)

Program

RESTAURANT – (9,000 SQFT)

KITCHEN - ADJACENT TO SERVICE PERSONNEL AMENITIES - Full professional kitchen. Easy access to the upper ﬂoor by service personnel (elevator/lift access)

BAR - one indoor, 2-3 upstairs. one outdoor

SEATING - General seating found on the ground ﬂoor. Private seating, catering halls, and party rooms found upstairs

GENERAL – (9,000 SQFT)

BATHROOMS - Two public on each ﬂoor. One service bathroom

RECEPTION - Coat room. Small space for seating

SERVICE - Storage and locker rooms for service personnel. Private bathroom (mentioned above)