Interior Design: Studio V - Hospitality Project

CARACARA

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO LIFESTYLE HOTEL

Designer : summer Jansen

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TABLE OF CONTENTS RESEARCH

6-7 Design Hotel

Details about what a design hotel is and the considerations to have when designing

6 Urban Sites, Guest Rooms 7

& Public Spaces Back of House

8-9 Powers of Ten

Information from macro to micro detail about location

10-11 Business Model

Aspirations for the way the hotel will run

12-13 Culture & Context

Research on local vernacular and surrounding culture identity

14-15 Location

Research on chosen site location

14 Guadalajara’s History and Site 15

Analysis Preliminary Site Placement on Grade

16-17 Travel Guide

Information about travel logistics

18-19 Views

Views of each direction from site of hotel

20 Stakeholders

All who have some impact to the life of the building

21 Branding

Promotion of the hotel as a business

22-23 Case Study

Research of previously successful interior design projects

22 Interactive Lighting 23 Revitalizing 1970’s Mexican Home

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CONCEPTUAL & SCHEMATIC 26 Concept & Goals

Drivers for which guide the project

27 Defining the Moment

The experience we wish to achieve for the first impression of clients

28-29 Bubble Diagrams

Diagrams to annotate the potential locations of spaces

28 Levels 1-4 29 Levels 5-8

30-31 Stacking Diagrams

Refined diagrams to show correlation of floors

26 Levels 1-3 27 Levels 4-8

32-33 Materials & FF&E

Inspiration imagery for the fit and feel of interior

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 36-37 EXTERIOR

Axionometric view of the exterior approach of hotel

38-39 SECTION

Buildings interaction with topography of the site

40-41 HOTEL ENTRANCE

Defines the moment of the hotel lobby and ambiance

42-43 LOBBY

Context of the lobby exterior and what it encompasses

44-45 LOBBY SEATING

Immerse yourself into the interior of the lobby and what its like to walk through the space

46-47 ASCENSION

Context of the Spa and its amenities that are offered to guest as a place of relaxation

48-50 BANQUET HALL

Context of the large banquet hall on property that is used to support large group functions

51-52 PENTHOUSE SUITE

Context of the luxury penthouse suite and view of the bedroom interior

53-54 CULTURA

Context of the fine dining restaurant located on the rooftop

APPENDICES 56-67 A - FLOOR PLANS & SUITE LAYOUTS Annotated construction documents for the layout of the interior per floor

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Levels 1 Levels 1.2 Levels 2 Levels 3

62 Levels 4

63 Levels 5 64 Levels 6 65 Levels 7 66 Levels 8

68-71 B - CODE STUDY

Applicable codes that pertain to the construction and codes of the building

72-79 C - PROGRAM MATRIX

Necessities for each space in scope of project and its requirements

74-75 Public Spaces 76 Front of House 77-78 Back of House 79 Guest Rooms

80-84 D - 4 STAR STANDARDS

Standards for which a 4 star hotel qualifies to be ranked

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55-56 SOLIS DECK

Context of the rooftop pool as an amenity to the guest stay

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RESEARCH

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WHAT IS A DESIGN HOTEL? PUBLIC SPACES

DESIGN HOTEL

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Design or Lifestyle Hotels - may have qualities of both design or boutique hotels but differentiate themselves by paying particular attention to delivering an entertaining atmosphere and personalized service. Cost anything between budget and luxury.

• Even though operating costs exceed industry

standards, design hotels still achieve higher revenues

and profit levels than non-design hotels

• “Atmosphere” and “Ambiance” imply more than just

the physical design attributions and expand to

include sound, scent, emotion, and interaction

• This can define a guests personality and

preferences and facilitate projecting an image for the

guest that they wish others to perceive

Before considering the detailed planning and design issues of hotel restaurants and lounges, designers should become familiar with such operational aspects of food service as marketing, menuplanning, service, and food-preparation techniques. This enables them to communicate better with the managers who establish detailed restaurant and lounge criteria:

• Market Characteristics

• Concept (type of menu, style of service, entertainment)

• Design Elements (atmosphere, tabletop, display elements)

• Operations (hours open, staffing, seating mix)

• Financial projections

Develop a single restaurant that has different distinct moods for their appropriate meal periods and levels of informality. This is especially appropriate for smaller properties, where one three-meal restaurant must have a bright and airy feel and include a buffet setup at brunch time, a balanced casual, yet business atmosphere at lunch time, and intimate dinner atmosphere. Many food and beverage concepts include conscious attempts to merchandise the food in novel ways.

URBAN SITES

• Virtually entire site plan is covered by the hotel • Most luxurious hotels are in the city • Take advantage of areas where the building steps back, creating a terrace, or rooftops for outdoor amenities.

• The roof of a multi-story urban building can

command breathtaking views.

GUEST ROOMS

Guest rooms and suites generally take up 65 to 85 percent of the total floor area in a hotel. Therefor most planning should provide the maximum number of salable guest rooms. Keep to a minimum the vertical core, horizontal circulation and necessary support areas

• Designers should establish or confirm the following points

• Define the major market segments that the hotel will attract

• Confirm the principal guest room dimensions

• Conform the room mix, including the number and type of

suites.

• Design each suite type and any special rooms (ADA)

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FUNCTION SPACES

Variously referred to as “function space” “meeting and banquet area”, the cluster of individual spaces generally includes a large ballroom, intermediate-size banquet rooms, and smaller meeting and breakout rooms.

The hotel feasibility study recommends a mix of function space that is based on an analysis of the demand for different types of business and social uses.

• Group all function areas together

• Provide a separate function entrance from the street or parking

area

• Locate the function space close to hotel lobby

• Include additional public support (restrooms, coat-rooms and

telephones)

• Provide private direct food service access to ballroom

BACK OF HOUSE ADMINISTRATION

The administration is generally comprised of about 10 to 15 percent of the total floor area in all lodging types. Organization of the offices and service areas greatly influence the staff’s ability to meet overall administration needs and to provide efficient food and beverage, housekeeping, repair and engineering services to the hotel. It is important to space plan so that there are ways for employees to walk without passing through public areas.

FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE

The kitchens and related food preparation and F&B storage areas require the most design attention, in part because of the integration of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with the layout of the kitchen equipment. All food required areas shall be located close together for efficiency in operation. In small hotels where the presence of multiple food and beverage outlets is necessary there should be widely dispersed finishing kitchens.

Also locate receiving near the main kitchen, food storage and all outlets.

EMPLOYEE AREA

The usual components include human resource offices, men’s and women’s locker, and employee dining. These spaces are somewhat independent from each other and relate to other back-of-house areas as much as they do to each other.

• Personnel function is related closely to the

employee entrance

• Lockers to the uniform issue area

• Employee cafeteria to the main kitchen

RECEIVING, TRASH AND GENERAL STORAGE AREA

The hotels receiving and trash areas, while sharing the loading dock, require clear separation of incoming and outgoing goods. Only smaller hotels combine the two functions together. The receiving and trash areas require between .2 and .3 sq m per guest room.

The integration of the loading dock with the site is important so that it accommodates the necessary movement of trucks without disrupting the public spaces.

The following adjacencies should be strongly considered.

• Food storage near kitchen

• Function storage near the ballroom and

banquet rooms

• Linens storage on each floor and

Adjacent to housekeeping

• Records storage and administration.

LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING AREAS

Upscale hotels operate their own laundry in order to control quality and assure the availability of linens - as well as to reduce the overall laundry expense. The main function is to clean and distribute guest (bed and bath) linen, restaurant and banquet table linen, uniforms, kitchen linens and guest clothing. The laundry and housekeeping areas are closely related and should be adjacent as well.

ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL AREAS

The engineering and mechanical area encompasses engineering offices, repair and maintenance shops and mechanical and electrical equipment rooms.

These areas do not need to be immediately adjacent but should be close to the kitchen, laundry, and other highenergy use areas for most economical operations.

The following information was provided by Penner, Richard H., et al. Hotel Design: Planning and Development. W.W. Norton, 2013.

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POWERS OF TEN

INSPIRED BY CHARLES AND RAY EAMES

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105 United States of America

Pacific Ocean United States of Mexico Gulf of Mexico

Pacific Rim The Pacific Rim lies along the Pacific Ocean. Its shores borders countries like North America, South America, Australia and East Asia.

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United States of Mexico East of Mexico is the Gulf of Mexico and West is the Pacific Ocean. Mexico is bordered by North America, Belize and Guatemala. The country is the 13th largest in the world with 32 states. Mexico also celebrates an independence day from the Spanish on September 16, 1810.

Jalisco Guadalajara is the capital of Jalis It geographically lies along the Si hours East from the Pacific Ocea Lake Chapalla, which is the large

sco and the 2nd largest city in Mexico. ierra Madre Oriental and is about 5 an. Its closest resources for water is est source of fresh water in Mexico.

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Zapopan Zapopan is a municipal city apart of the Guadalajara Metropolitan area located in Central Mexico. The town is full of hiking trails, natural parks and historic monuments.

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Site This site has been selected for its undeveloped land and vicinity of great resources. The roadways offer access to the Eastern and Southern points of entry. Within walking distance of the hotel, there is commercial office buildings, a hospital and a shopping mall.

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BUSINESS MODEL

Mexico is a developed country that relies on commerce, exports and tourism to support its local economy. In recent years, Guadalajara has been a location of rapid technological development. Many companies such as; Intel, HP and FoxConn have opened operations is Guadalajara; causing a boom in technological commerce. This has also created a demand for quality hotels that accommodate to the business traveler. The business traveler must be in close proximity to the technology district to maximize efficiency in travel. The traveler also requires a space that promotes comfort and focus in order for the most effective work to be done.

The new 8-story lifestyle hotel will combine modernity and traditionalism to pay respect to the past and excel into a modern future. We want the guest feel the most comfortable in their surroundings while also representing the local vernacular to create a memorable experience. The fourstar lifestyle hotel will focus on a design that is driven by function to cater to personal services and create a relaxing experience. Its aesthetic shall exude luxury and taste to attract an upscale clientele.

The hotel will mostly service the business market sector of travelers as it will lye in close proximity to many headquarters and businesses. It will also serve the influx of travelers who visit Guadalajara for conventions and even provide a banquet hall for large gatherings. The facility will offer all necessities for the working traveler with an abundance of rental work spaces and equipment. It will encompass approximately 200 keys with standards rooms, (Junior and King) suites as well as ADA compliant rooms that comply with the International Building Codes. There will also be 2 themed restaurants, a sky restaurant, rooftop pool, and a spa center to create an a holistic approach to the lifestyle hotel. The entire facility will offer all the possibilities that guest may acquire when traveling in order to produce the best experience and the most outstanding customer service in all of Guadalajara.

The CaraCara will diversify itself from the traditional convention hotel. It shall merge concepts of successful high-end hotel business models with technological advancements to create a Smart Luxury Hotel. This hotel will be the first of many convention hotels around the world that cater to the nomadic business professional in the future. The hotel will target business for small-medium sized convention gatherings. The price for an average banquet hall rental can range from $1,500-3,000 a night. Often the people renting the space will purchase keys for the nights that will fill the occupancy. The hotel will also support the overall lifestyle needs of a working traveler with rentable work spaces that can range from 30$-500$ an hour. The hotel will even provide rentable office supplies that may be ordered via iPad for a set cost. Due to the nature of competitors, the CaraCara will also be offering the most competitive pricing to our piers. Thus, ensuring they get the best quality, pricing and service to create a returning customer.

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CULTURE & CONTEXT

The native language of Guadalajara is Spanish and the demonym for the people who live there is Tapatias. The primary religion of Guadalajara is mostly Roman Catholic. You can see this reverence with the numerous historical cathedrals built in Spanish Colonial architecture styles. Civilians often gather in masses on the streets to listen to mariachi and watch as groups perform Folkloric Dance which is a common tradition. Woman dress in vividly colored long skirts and blouses while twirling around men in tailored suits with sombreros to match. From a young age, children are not only taught to dance but to wrangle animals in CharrerĂ­a matches that are similar to American Rodeo.

History has also revealed the tradition of Talavera pottery which is made from terracotta. Artist shape tableware, decor and tiles to paint them with intricate patterns. Roughly 50 km West of the Guadalajara, you can also find the origins of mezcal tequila from the blue agave plant fields in Tequila, Jalisco. Lastly, the most authentic cuisine to eat while visiting Guadalajara is Birria. Traditionally made with goat, Birria is a spicy stew that is served at many holidays and religious events.

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Agave Field

Talavera Pottery

Folkloric Dance

Spanish Colonial Architecture

Birria

CharrerĂ­a

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LOCATION

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO

Mexico is apart of Central America and lies upon the Eastern coast of the Pacific Rim geographically. It was originally occupied by indigenous tribes that were associated with the Aztec Empire. After three separate attempts from the conquistadors to colonize, King Charles I of Spain, successfully settled a Spanish colony in February of 1542 and named it Guadalajara. Guadalajara is in the state of Jalisco and is the second largest city in Mexico. It visually exudes its history from dance, to architecture and their flavorful food. Practices and traditions are carried from previous generations to develop the deep culture that is represented in this vivacious Western city.

Guadalajara averages to be 2,000 m above sea level and has a population of approximately 5,179,479 people. The city itself lies along the Eastern and Western Sierra Madre Occidental in what they call the altiplano or high plane. Guadalajara has a desert climate due to its close proximity to the equator and its clay like soil. Guadalajara is typically warm all year round with averages of 60 degrees in the winter and 74 degrees in the summer. “There are tropical forests with mahogany, rosewood, and cedar trees, mosses, and orchids. There are also lemon, coconut, and banana trees. In the cooler regions, there are white pine (and other species of pine), oak, fir, birch, and hazelnut trees.(Jalisco, n.d) You can expect mild rain in the months of May to October.

The site location lyes along the edge of Guadalajara and Zapopan. The district surrounding the building offers a variety of experiences for our traveler such as shopping malls, historic monuments and gardens.

The city of Zapopan is also know for its close proximity to many businesses. Thus, this makes it the ideal location for a boutique hotel.

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World Map Pro’s • View of city skyline • Upscale Restaurants • Close proximity to technology companies • Close to shopping mall • Near medical facility

Con’s • Competition of other hotels • Next to a highway

Other Considerations • Airport Distance | 35 Min. Drive • Expo Guadalajara | 20 Min. Drive • Zona Centro | 25 Min. Drive • Akron Stadium | 15 Min. Drive • Bosque los comos | 10 Min. Drive

Topography

Topography

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TRAVEL GUIDE TRANSPORTATION

• Airport - Guadalajara- Don Miguel Hidalgo Airport & Puerto Vallarta International-Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport • Bus Routes - Moovit • Rental Bikes - Mibici • Taxis

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ACTIVITIES

• Premium Crafted Tequila Experience • Zoologico Guadalajara • Hiking in Barranca Huentitán • Akron Stadium • National Museum of Ceramics • Mercardo Libertad • Bosque Los Colomos • Hot Springs Las Pilitas

RESTAURANTS

• Lula Bistro - Rating 4.6 • Karne Garibaldi - Rating 4.6 • Restaurante Save - Rating 4.7 • Sonora Grill Prime - Rating 4.6 • Carne Girbaldi - Rating 4.4 • Anita Li - Rating 4.7

MONUMENTS

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• Guadalajara Cathedral • Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento • Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan • Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres • Mirador Independencia Park • Arcos Vallarta Guadalajara • Cultural Institute Cabañas • Arcos del Milenio

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Views North

Executive Corporate Suites

Double Tower Residence Condominium Barranca de Shopping Wyndham Garden

Suburban Neighborhood

Business Outlet Business Outlet

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Bosque de la Primavera Suburban

Bank

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Business Outlet

East

Bosque los Colomos

Suburban Condominium

Movie Theater & Restaurants

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Corporate Offices Hospital

Hyatt Regency Shopping Mall

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CLIENTELE Foreign Property Investor The client, BJ Dunes, is a foreign property investor from the United States of America and has purchased land in Guadalajara, Mexico. BJ is working with Nivia Hotel Ownership Group and HKS architects to begin the development of an innovative work-convention hotel. The RFP and bid has been awarded to Revolve. Interiors and the project shall be finished in the end of April 2020.

Hotel Guest Someone who is registered by name and address with hotel. The guest selects a room type based on availability and pays per night according to hotel rates. Hotel guest are from all around the world and for this reason it is important to incorporate multilingual signage as well as multilingual employees.

Front of House Operations of hospitality that is visible to hotel guest. Front of house consist of the reception, valet, bellhop and any other jobs that require servicing the hotel guest throughout their stay.

Customer service training is required for interaction between hotel guest and employee.

Their locations on the floor plan shall be immediately adjacent to the entrance of the hotel.

Back of House Operations of hospitality that is non-visible to hotel guest. Made up of facilities that manage laundry, housekeeping, and food operations throughout the entire facility. Employees will participate in laboursome activities and can be fatigued easily. Therefore, locate all back of house facilities central to the floor plan.

Local Community The local community will be incorporated throughout the entire project. From construction, to local manufacturers, to the hiring of locals. This will benefit the local economy and create jobs for the community. The hotel will also take into consideration the deep culture of Mexico and integrate it into the design.

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BRANDING

CARACARA

Branding for the CaraCara Hotel is essential as it defines the aesthetic and mood of a business. The concept follows the countries bird, the Caracara, which is a recognizable symbol to Mexico’s heritage. The logo represents the highest peak of the birds wings as it flaps through the sky to show the power and movement its body makes. It is simplistic but also reminiscent of the angularity and geometry used in the buildings architecture. It is easy to remember which makes it distinctly identifiable.

The logo will be used in marketing for the hotel along with renderings of the interior to highlight the space. This will create exposure for the brand and spark interest in the community. Guest will be given a reusable water bottle from the moment they check in as a way to thank the customer as well as promote sustainability.

The brand associates itself with nature as it is inspired by biomimicry and because of its responsibility to maintain a sustainable business model.

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CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE LIGHTING An installation of interactive lighting inspired by birds and natures intrinsic beauty led to the creation of Flylight.

The creator was inspired by the movement and biophilic elements that led to the swirling movement of the chandelier. The lights take inspiration from dandelions shape and intertwine with the movement to create a statement piece in the interior with its warm lighting.

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Suspended from the ceiling in Carpenters Workshop Gallery is the interactive piece Flylight, an installation made up of 300 cylindrical glass tubes, each intended to represent a flying bird.

- Kristine Klein

REVITALIZING 1970’S MEXICAN HOME

“The project also features several arched and circular windows, openings and doors, while a linear staircase cuts through the home in the main living area and leads to a home office.”

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Casa A690 is a renovation to a 1970’s home in Guadalajara, Mexico. The project uses the original floor plan of the home and refreshes its palette. A Mediterranean design is fused with the traditional Mexican stylistic elements. The designer focused on the circulation to create interesting passageways and make use of its voluminous spaces. The shapes inside converges geometric forms with circular arches to soften the appearance. Neutral contrasting tones provide warmth in the space with its stark walls, saturated woods and raw concretes. Low cost materials were chosen with consideration of budget while creating a cost effective interior for an aesthetically pleasing interior.

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CONCEPTUAL & SCHEMATIC DESIGN

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CONCEPT & GOALS

The Caracara, Mexico’s national bird, is an animal that governs the sky of Guadalajara. Giving inspiration through biomimicry, the birds grandiosity will be emulated through the new boutique hotel. Movement and flow of the space will resemble the swift, effortless flying performed by Caracara.

Layering of neutrals with subtle pops of color will be chosen as the overall palette. Features of repetition will be portrayed to represent the pattern of the birds feathers through architecture and materiality. Architecture will embrace soft curves from the birds form and intertwine it with geometric forms to produce traditional Mexican architectural shapes. Materiality that is soft and durable will act similar to the textures of bird feathers. Taking on the biological aesthetic of the bird, the interior will enhance the humans connection to nature throughout their entire experience.

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• Create a profitable hotel that benefits the socioeconomic aspects of the region • Multi-sensory hotel for maximization of guest experiences

• Produce a wow factor that visually attract guest and leaves a lasting impression • Implement natural elements into the space in consideration of environmental psychology and its ability to alter the state of mind • Infuse modernism with traditional aspects of the local vernacular to immerse guest into the surrounding culture

DEFINING THE MOMENT

Upon arrival, guest will be greeted by a staff member prior to them walking into the door to confirm their reservation and assist them with any bags. The smart-hotel will provide a multi-sensory design that will influence the journey of guest and their wellbeing. The arrival is the first impression. The entrance to the facility will be easily identifiable and memorable with native architectural forms. Guest will hear sounds of nature, authentic music and water rippling throughout the entire arrival experience to sooth senses. Smell can be embedded into memories, so the lobby of the hotel will apply a distinct scent to easily recognize the space. Eyes will be immediately drawn to the view of the city skyline of Zapopan and its immense skyscrapers upon walking through the main entrance. An enormous light fixture will be installed that drapes from the atrium to mimic the movement of the Caracara in the vast open sky. The design will consider touch with a variety of textures that will be applied from macro to micro detailing. The overall lobby will transport the user into a new space in time, which satisfies their full expectations and allow them to absorb Mexico’s culture.

The guest’s impression of the room is the utmost important opinion and may be a deciding factor whether they will return.

Swinging open the door, guest will feel content and reassured that made the right choice. The rooms palette will use neutral hues with subtle pattern and color to keep an even balance of stimulation for the mind of the guest. Wall to ceiling curtain glass walls will project rays of natural light into their room with a balcony that has views of an outdoor garden and skyline of Guadalajara. The restroom will have a rainfall shower and or waterfall tub connected to steaming hot sterilized water. The guest will proceed to feel the bed with its luscious 800-count bed linens that adorn their plush mattresses. Additional furniture will also be provided for lounging throughout the day. Ample storage and surface space encourage the user to use the space to their own discretion. Modern innovations will be applied to the room to make tasks effortless. The room will meet beyond the expectations and needs of the guest.

Each space in the hotel has the opportunity to touch someone’s life in an impactful way.

The mouth-watering dishes, texture of materials, sound of natives, aesthetically pleasing visuals and distinct memorable scents will connect the environment with the user. The hotel very well considers every aspect of the stay with minute detailing. As the guest is preparing to leave they will receive a hand-written note card just as a final touch for staying with them. The customer service will be just as attentive as when they first checked in to the very moment they are driving off to their next destination. The space will produce cherished moments with intimate dinners, colossal chandeliers, gardens, expressive sculptures and unique architecture. The goal of the interior is to leave the guest wanting to share their experience with others through storytelling or social media.

The provided customer service, design and the price-less memories that are created there will leave the guest forever wanting more.

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BUBBLE DIAGRAMS

The following diagrams illustrate the relationships and circulation that lie adjacent to one another.

The main goal of bubble diagrams is to start the process of space planning and allocate the spaces for where designated rooms will go.

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STACKING DIAGRAM

The following diagrams delineate public spaces from guest rooms and back of house. The first three floors contain all of the public and back of house spaces for efficiency in planning. While the guest rooms are grouped together from the fourth to the seventh floor for convenience and organization in guest room layout.

Lastly, the eighth floor allows access to additional public spaces.

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MATERIALS

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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EXTERIOR

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• Cantilevered entrance with steel structure fixated to wood • Wooden post and beams to present bird wings • Lattice wood structure to emulate a birds nest • Branding of the hotel with illuminated logo that can be seen from the highway • Blocking of architectural elements as shown in the guest rooms for privacy of guest on patios • Underground parking to reduce heat island effect

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SECTION The following illustrates a section diagram that presents the building interacting with its topography. The ground level will start at 1570 M at grade and the roof of the building finishes at 1630 M. A twofloor underground parking garage was designed with sustainability requirements to minimize heat island affect which is caused by above ground parking. The first level of the garage accommodates staff parking. The second level of the garage with be used by valet to park guests vehicles.

There are two entrances to the building; one that takes users to the hotel lobby and another used for the banquet hall.

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HOTEL ENTRANCE

• Dropped coffered ceiling with waterproof finish to create an intimate walkway into the hotel • Water caresses the wall of the entry as local music is played to define the moment as they enter the lobby • Large curtain glass pains allow natural daylight into the space and highlight the skyline for a wow feature in the space • Light finishes are implemented throughout the space to keep the mood very light and airy

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LOBBY LEVEL 3

The entrance to the lobby has a lowered ceiling to emphasize grandeur as you walk into the space and enter the atrium. The grand stair focuses on verticality just like the Caracara in flight. The chandelier created by Preciosa, drapes throughout the entryway and is attached to a mechanical system that moves the fixture up and down. Thus, creating a direct focal point as guest enter the building to leave a great impression on them.

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9 - Elevator Lobby 10 - Back of House 11 - Exit to garden 12 - Coffee Shop

MATERIALS

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Inspiration for chandelier

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TEXTURED PLASTER

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ASCENSION

Tile Chair

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Ascension is a spa lounge that is a purchasable amenity on the property. The spa incorporates natural elements with repetition to create a serene space. The facility offers a CO2 filtered pool that is good for the skin as well as a hot tub. The tile chairs are heated to alleviate any muscular pains and comfort for spa guests. Neutral colors tone down arousal of the brain to distress all users.

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KEY 1 - Receptionist 2 - Male Restroom 3 - Female Restroom 4 - Gym 5 - Laundry 6 - Pretreatment 7 - Treatment Rooms 8 - Sauna 9 - Himalayan Salt Room 10 - Heated tile chairs 11 - CO2 Pool 12 - Hot Tub

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MATERIALS

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BANQUET HALL

PROCESS SKETCHES

LEVEL 1.2

The ballroom takes after the concept of bird feathers. The ceiling shape is reminiscent of a birds tail as it fans out. The plane uses repeated geometric forms that are dropped down to create dimensionality in the space. The wood panels on the wall are pivoted slightly to overlap one another to create a feathering effect. The room can hold up to 120 guests so carpet was integrated to maximize sound attenuation. Natural tones and elements were selected to replicate the environment in which the Caracara lives.

FLOOR PLAN 8 5 4

13

11

7

12

4 6 3

3 2

9 1

10 12

8

11

N

SCALE 1:200

Preliminary sketch of stage and paneled walls

8

13

KEY 1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Prefunction 3 - Banquet Hall 4 - Seating

5 - Stage 6 - Bar 7 - Boardroom 8 - Back of house

9 - Female Restrooms 13 - Warming Kitchen 10 - Male Restrooms 11 - Janitorial 12 - Vanity

MATERIALS

48

VINYL WALLPAPER

WOOD

TEXTURED PLASTER

Progression of ceiling plan

CARPET

NOT TO SCALE

49

PENTHOUSE SUITE LEVEL 7

The penthouse suite offers a luxurious stay with high quality finishes in the interior that overlooks the skyline of Zapopan. The contemporary design fuses together with traditional Mexican architectural elements to create a room centered on the relaxation of our guest. Smart technology has been added to the room that is controlled by an iPad to call for service, or to adjust lighting, TV’s and drapery. Thus enhancing the users experience and creating an unforgettable stay.

FLOOR PLAN

1 3

9

2 5

10

4

7

7

6

11

8

11

10 SCALE 1:150

KEY

N

1 - Entry 3 - Kitchen 5 - Mini Bar 2 - Dining Room 4 - Living Room 6 - Bedroom

7 - Closet 9 - Bathroom 11 - Patio 8 - Desk 10 - Fireplace

MATERIALS

50

Circular niche with millwork integrated WOOD

TEXTURED PLASTER

CARPET

TERRAZZO

Wall conn ce

nection to eiling NOT TO SCALE

51

CULTURA LEVEL 8

The restaurant incorporates low cost materials to create a luxurious fine-dining experience. The simplicity of the space subdues the mood of the guest and transfers them into a sophisticated ambiance. Live music is played from a piano and the skyline sparkles with skyscrapers. The architectural shapes are soft to accentuate the space with rectilinear voids to balance the elements. Cove lighting is added to illuminate the restaurant and create soft pockets of lighting.

Fireplace

FLOOR PLAN 3

12

11

10 4

5

5 7

1

8 9

2

6

6

10 N

SCALE 1:200

KEY: 1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Hostess & Waiting Area 3 - Outdoor Patio 4 - Full Service Bar

5 - Dining 6 - Outdoor Dining 7 - Private Dining 8 - Women’s Restroom

9 - Men’s Restroom 10 - Serving Stations 11 - Kitchen 12 - Storage

MATERIALS

52

WALNUT

TRAVERTINE TILE

LEATHER

WICKER

53

SOLIS DECK LEVEL 8

The infinity edge pool placed on the roof of the hotel will be an experience that guest will remember with views of Guadalajara’s skyline. Placement of the pool was reliant on the suns direction.

The pool displays a 270O view with the maximum exposure to daylight due to the orientation. Biophilia was a key aspect when emulating the birds body within the pool shape. The rooftop pool will offer rentable cabanas, a bar to refresh the palate, and lounge chairs for guest to enjoy.

Preliminary sketch

FLOOR PLAN 2 1

Pool Shape

3 4

10

5

9 8

N

SCALE 1:200

6

KEY: 1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Back of house 3 - Bar 4 - Cabanas

5 - Pool 6 - Lounge Chairs 7 - Showers 8 - Female Restroom

9 - Male Restroom 10 - Towel Bar

MATERIALS

54

SLATTED WOOD

OUTDOOR UPHOLSTERY

CONCRETE

WICKER

55

APPENDIX A - FLOOR PLANS & LAYOUTS

57

LEVEL 1 8 1

3

4 2

3 4 5

10

6

7

9 SCALE 1:750

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Hostess & Waiting 3 - Female Restroom 4 - Male Restroom

58

5 - Receptionist 6 - Work Pods 7 - Outdoor Garden 8 - Back of house

9 - Pool Mechanical 10 - Ballroom Entrance

LEVEL 1.2

11 3

5 4

10

9

7

1

2

6

10 8

SCALE 1:750

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Restaurant 3 - Kitchen 4 - Male Restroom

5 - Female Restroom 6 - Prefunction 7 - Large Banquet Hall 8 - Small Banquet Hall

9 - Boardroom 10 - Warming Kitchen 11 - Back of house

59

LEVEL 2

1

1

OPEN TO BELOW

5

2 4

OPEN TO BELOW

3

OPEN TO BELOW

SCALE 1:750

N

1 - Back of house storage 2 - Restrooms 3 - Coffee Bar 4 - Remote Working

60

5 - Premium Work Lounge

LEVEL 3 16

15 11

14

10

7

4

1

5

6

10 11

N

3

13

6

15

13

8

SCALE 1:750

2

12

9

1 - Hotel Entrance 2 - Check-in kiosk 3 - Reception & Concierge 4 - Valet

5 - Bellman & Baggage 6 - Lobby Lounge 7 - Coffee Shop 8 - Food Vendors

9 - Outdoor Terrace 10 - Female Restrooms 11 - Male Restrooms 12 - Spa

13 - Elevator Lobby 14 - Storage 15 - Back of house 16 - Parking Garage

61

LEVEL 4 4 1

7 8

2 A1

3

A1

OPEN TO BELOW

OPEN TO BELOW

A2 A1 A1 A1 A1 A2 A1 A2*

A1*

A2*

A2

A2

A1

A1

A1

A1

A2

A1

A2

A1

A1

A1

A1

A2 A1

A3

A3

A3*

A2 A1 A2

A3

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Ice & Vending 3 - Housekeeping 4 - Bathrooms

62

3

A2

A2

SCALE 1:750

OPEN TO BELOW

1

A2

9 A2* A2 A1 A1 A2 A2 A1 A1*

5 - Pool Mechanical 6 - Back of house 7 - Lobby Bar 8 - Storage

9 - Back of house

A1 - King Standard A2 - Double Standard A3 - Junior Suite A4 - Penthouse Suite

* Annotates ADA Compliant Rooms

LEVEL 5&6 A2* A2 A2 A1 A1 A1 A2 A1 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1* 7 2 A1

1

A1

3

A1

2

A1* A2

A2

A1

A1

A1

A1

A2

A2

A1

A1

A1

A2 A1

A3

A3

9 A1 A1 A2 A1 A1 A2 A1 A1*

3

A2

A2

SCALE 1:750

A2 A1 A1 A2 A1 A1 A2 A1 A2 A2*

1

A3*

A2 A1 A1 A2 A1 A2 A1 A2

A1* A1 A1 A2 A2 A1

A3

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Ice & Vending 3 - Housekeeping 4 - Back of house

5 - Pool Mechanical 6 - Back of house 7 - Business Center 8 - Storage

A1 - King Standard A2 - Double Standard A3 - Junior Suite A4 - Penthouse Suite

* Annotates ADA Compliant Rooms

63

LEVEL 7

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3 2 , 7

1

6

8

2

3 A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A3

A2

A2

A1

A1

A1

A2

A2

A1

A1

A1

A3 A2 A3*

A3

A4

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Ice & Vending 3 - Housekeeping 4 - Business Center

64

12

3

A4* SCALE 1:750

11

3

A3

10

5 - Pool Mechanical 6 - Back of house 7 - Lobby Bar 8 - Storage

9 - Back of house 10 - Club Lounge 11 - Buffet 12 - Pool Mechanical

A1 - King Standard A2 - Double Standard A3 - Junior Suite A4 - Penthouse Suite

* Annotates ADA Compliant Rooms

LEVEL 8

4

10

14

1

9 1

5 3

6

9

2

SCALE 1:750

6

8

15

13 17 11

12

4 2

12

18

16

11

N

1 - Elevator Lobby 2 - Solar Panels 3 - Waiting & Hostess 4 - Outdoor Lounge

5 - Full-service Bar 6 - Dining 7 - Outdoor Dining 8 - Private Dining

9 - Serving Stations 10 - Back of house 11 - Female Restrooms 12 - Male Restrooms

17 - Pool 13 - Towel Bar 18 - Showers 14 - Pool Bar 15 - Cabanas 16 - Lounge Chairs

65

66

GUEST ROOM LAYOUTS LEVEL 4-7 ROOM SIZE

LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6

LEVEL 7

SUITE COUNT

KING STANDARD

21

37

37

7

102

DOUBLE STANDARD 18

25

25

4

72

JUNIOR SUITE

4

4

4

17

29

KING SUITE

0

0

0

2

2

TOTAL

43

66

66

30

205

Each unit will have at least one ADA compliant layout and 10% of the room count will comply with ADA standards

STANDARD ROOM SCALE 1:200

JUNIOR SUITE SCALE 1:200

PENTHOUSE SUITE SCALE 1:200

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APPENDIX B - CODE ANALYSIS

69

CODE ANALYSIS

The following codes are from the International Building Code 2018 The building located in Guadalajara, Mexico will adhere to applicable codes that are relevant to the building type Building Total m2 = 30,164.25 Level 1 - 4263.47 m2 Level 5 - 4252.39 m2 Level 2 - 1373.21 m2 Level 6 - 4252.38 m2 2 Level 3 - 4934.98 m Level 7 - 4170.93 m2 Level 4 - 4244.17 m2 Level 8 - 2672.72 m2 Building Characteristics: 8 story building

Occupancy Classifications (A-2) Restaurants (A-2) Bar (A-3) Meeting Rooms and Banquet Halls (A-4) Pool (B) Offices (B) Spa (M) Retail Shop*

Required Interior Corridors and encloExit Stairways sure for exit access and Ramps and stairway and ramps Exit Passageways B B B B

Rooms and enclosed spaces C C

B

B

C

B B B B

B C C C

C C C C

(F-1) Laundry

C

C

C

Door Swing (1005.7.1) Doors shall not swing out more than 7� of the hallway

(R-1) Residential: Hotel (transient)

B

C

C

Common Path of Travel Maximum Length 22.86 m 22.86 m

Travel Distance Maximum Length 76.2 m 76.2 m

Dead-end Corridor Maximum Length 6.096 m 6.096 m

22.86 m

76.2 m

6.096 m

4

22.86 m

76.2 m

6.096 m

3

91.44 m 76.2 m 76.2 m

15.24 m 15.24 m 15.24 m

2 * 2

Construction Type: Type 1 - Non-combustible materials (ie. steel and concrete) Sprinklered Building: Yes Required Egress Width (Table 1005.3.2 & 1018.2) Stair Calculation (Table ?)

Occupancy Classifications (A-2) Restaurants (A-2) Bar* (A-3) Meeting Rooms and Banquet Halls (A-4) Pool (B) Offices

70

(B) Spa (M) Retail Shop* (F-1) Laundry (R-1) Residential: Hotel (transient)

30.48 m

91.44 m

22.86 m

76.2 m

30.48 m 22.86 m 30.48 m

The following information has been provided by https://codes.iccsafe.org/

15.24 m

15.24 m

Count of Exit Minimum

Exit Arrangement Minimum

4 *

2

No less than 1/3rd of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served

2 * Act as an accessory to its adjacent occupancy classification

Occupancy Classifications

Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures Occupancy Load Factors

Water Closet Male

(R-2) Residential: Hotel (transient)

30,164.25 / 200 gross = 151

Female

Lavatories Male

Female

Bathtub / Water Sink Fountains

1 per sleeping unit = 229

1 per sleeping unit = 229

1 per sleeping unit = 229

1 per 75 = 14

1 per 200 = 11

-

-

Other

1 service sink

(A-2) Restaurants (A-2) Bar*

30,164.25 / 15 net = 2,011

1 per 75 = 14

1 per 500 3 service sink =5

(A-3) Meeting Rooms and Banquet Halls

(A-4) Pool

30,164.25 / 50 gross = 604

1 per 1 per 75 for 40 for 1 per first the first 200 = 2 1,500 1,520 =5 =8

1 per 150 = 3

-

1 per 1,000 =1

1 service sink

30,164.25 /150 gross = 202

1 per 25 for first 50 and 1 per 40 for first 1 per 50 per 80 and 1 per 80 the remainder per the remainder exceeding 50 exceeding 80 = 4 =6

-

1 per 100 2 service sink =1

(M) Retail Shop*

30,164.25 / 60 gross = 503

1 per 500 = 2

1 per 750 = 1

-

1 per 1 service sink 1,000 = 1

(F-1) Laundry

30,164.25 / 100 gross = 302

1 per 100 = 4

1 per 100 = 4

-

1 per 400 1 service sink =1

Totals

3,773

282

254

229

(B) Offices (B) Spa

9

9

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APPENDIX C - PROGRAM MATRIX

73

Public Spaces Name

Subset

Level Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Food & Beverage

Food Vendors

3

Quick place to eat where locals cook food for the hotel guest

6

200 sq m

Vendor stands, banquettes, standard height furniture, lounge furniture

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting,

Kitchen appliances, cookware, cash wrap, sinks

Acoustics

Specialty Restaurant

8

Fine dining experience for hotel occupants and their guests

1

180 sq m

60 chairs, dining tables, serving stations

GFCI Duplex

Mood lighting, ambient iPads for checkout lighting, cove lighting, wall sconce, direct lighting over tables

Include individual kitchen, reception desk and coat storage, add sculpture, place before business center

Three-Meal Restaurant

1.2

Offer breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as room-service

1

280 sq m

120 chairs, banquettes, 2 tops, 4 tops, and 6 tops

GFCI Duplex

Mood lighting, ambient Kitchen materials, lighting, cove lighting, wall assembly line, sconce, direct lighting room service carts over tables

Centrally located in the building with private elevator for efficiency

Lobby Bar

4

Provide patrons with an entertaining environment and craft cocktails

1

150 sq m

Bar stools, counter height table tops, communal tables, banquettes, lounge chairs

GFCI Duplex

Mood lighting, ambient lighting, cove lighting, wall sconce

Cups, liquor storage

Sightlines of lobby entry

Pool Lounge/ Bar

8

Provide beverages and appetizers/light meals for guest to order as they relax by pool

1

150 sq m

Bar stool seating, standard seating, lounge chairs, cabanas

GFCI Duplex

MR-16 canned lights, cove lighting, up-lighting, diffused down lighting

Cups, liquor storage

Select non-slip flooring

Coffee Shop

3

Premade food for quick fast passed service and drinks

1

15 sq m

Seating for 6, cafe tables, standard height chairs

GFCI Duplex

Drop down pendant, canned lights, ambient lighting, task lighting

Toaster oven, open air refrigerator display case, coffee machine, refrigerator, sink

Que line for clear path of circulation

Support

1,2,8

Restaurant storage, bar storage, coats

1

45 sq m

N/A

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting

Storage racks and shelves

Provide storage for every restaurant/bar

Restrooms

1

Public access that is accessible to everyone

3

50 sq m

N/A

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting

Hands free faucets, soap dispensary, hand dryer

Powder station

74

Public Spaces Name

Subset

Level

Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Recreation

Spa Reception & Waiting

3

Greet and assist guest and offer them beverages prior to services

1

3 sq m

Reception desk, lounge chairs

Quad Duplex

Mood lighting, accent lighting, ambient lighting

Shelving for product

Acoustics

Treatment Rooms

3

Create an environment that invigorates the scenes

6

1 sq m

Custom cabinetry, treatment bed

Floor Duplex

Cove lighting, task lighting, ambient lighting

Storage for product and equipment

Acoustics

Pretreatment Room

3

Initiate space that sooths the mind prior to treatments

1

5 sq m

Lounge chairs, heated tile chaises

Floor duplex, Duplex

Cove lighting, ambient lighting

Water cooler, foot washer

Acoustics

Exercise Room

3

Allow clientele to continue workout regimes

1

55 sq m

Gym equipment

(8) Quad duplex

Ambient lighting

Consult with specialist

Durable finishes

Pool

8

Of water due to the unavailability to natural resources

1

120 sq m

Outdoor chairs lounge, outdoor table, outdoor chairs

N/A

Underwater lighting, edge trim lighting on pool, ambient lighting

Refrigerator, water cooler, TV in cabanas

Salt-water pool

Locker Rooms

3

Male and female hanging rooms with shower, locker and vanity

2

15 sq m

Benches, lockers, towel dispenser

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting

Plumbing, toilets, sinks

Separated from spa

Support

3

Supplies and storage

1

5 sq m

N/A

Quad duplex

Ambient lighting

Shelving

Reception

2

Check in guest with appointments for rent-able workspace

1

.5 sq m

Custom reception desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Pendant, cove lighting, task lighting

Monitor arms, N/A docking station

Lounge Area

2

Area to wait for other patrons 1 prior to meetings

55 sq m

Tablet arm tables, sofa, occasional table, ottomans

Electrical outlet in furniture

Ambient lighting, accent lighting

N/A

Adjacent to the coffee bar

Board Room

2

Two small (12-14 people) & two large (18-20) with partitions

4

80 sq m

Boardroom chairs, conference table

(4) Wallmounted Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

TV monitor, consult with AV specialist

Consider acoustics

Conference Pods

2

Rent-able conference spaces 8 to allow flexible work spaces for business guests

12 sq m

Seating for 6

Data port, power

Ambient lighting, task lighting

TV Monitor, consult with AV specialist

Consider acoustics

Flexible Meeting Space

2

Communal workspaces 1 that can be used amongst professionals staying at hotel

30 sq m

Lounge chairs, cafe seating, counter stool

Data port, power

Ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting

Consult with AV specialist

Support impromptu meetings, modular furniture arrangement

Coffee Bar

2

Gourmet coffee/specialty drinks and baked goods

1

5 sq m

Lounge furniture, standard height seating

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, accent lighting, task lighting

Coffee machine, cups, sink

Close to the kitchen, cater to boardroom

Restrooms

2

Public access that is accessible to everyone

2

15 sq m

Chair, full body mirror

GFCI Duplex

Cove lighting, recessed cans

Faucets, soap Powder station dispenser, hand dryer

Support

2

Storage and supplies

1

20 sq m

N/A

Quad Duplex

Canned lights

N/A

Business Area

Unaccessible to the public

75

F ro n t o f H o u s e Location

Subset

Level

Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Lobby

Lobby Lounge

3

Create an unconventional space for staff to greet guest and assist them with every need

1

100 sq m

Love seats, lounge chair, ottoman, coffee table

Quad Duplex

Prominent chandelier, wall sconce, table lamps

N/A

Create a wow-factor that leaves a lasting impression, add art

Flow Area

3

Unobstructed path of circulation for guest to navigate easily through

1

165 sq m

N/A

Quad Duplex along hallways for cleaning

Diffused downlight, directional uplight

N/A

Use floor patterns to intuitively guide users throughout the space, use lighting to create drama

Reception Desk

3

Create a remote desking 3 area that will allow staff and customer interaction

10 sq m

Custom reception desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Directional downlight, task lighting

Phone, printer, storage

ADA accessible

Check-in Kiosk

3

Kiosk to provide service to clientele

3

.5 sq m

Podium with storage, seating

Quad Duplex

Canned lights

Hand sanitizer

N/A

Bellman Station / Luggage Room

3

Store guest luggage if needed as well as bellhop carts

1

15 sq m

N/A

Quad Duplex

Cove lighting, recessed

Bellhop carts, luggage racks

Conceal all cords

Front Office 3 Manager Desk

Assist hotel guest with escalated problems and service their needs

1

.5 sq m

Customized desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Task lighting, cove lighting, ambient lighting

Telephone, computer, monitor arms, docking station

ADA accessible

Concierge

3

Provide desk with information about activities, directions and reservations

1

.5 sq m

Task chair, desk

Quad Duplex

Task lighting, ambient lighting

Telephone, maps ADA accessible

Valet

3

Welcome guest to the hotel, confirm their reservation and assist them with parking their car

1

1 sq m

Podium

Quad Duplex

Outdoor lighting, Car key storage canned lights, task unit lighting

Create a storage room that serves as a service window as

Restrooms

3

Public access that is accessible to everyone

2

15 sq m

Chair, full body mirror

GFCI Duplex

Cove lighting, recessed cans

Powder station

76

Hands free faucets, soap dispenser, hand dryer

Back of House Location

Subset

Level

Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Administration

Receptionist

3

Greet clientele and navigate them in the right direction

1

.5 sq m

Reception Desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting

Computer, dual monitor arms, keyboard tray, docking station, telephone

Noticeable after entering the hotel

Executives

3

Director, general manager, assistant manager (2), financial director, sales manager, F&B director, event manager

8

8 sq m

Desk, task chair, two guest chairs

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Computer, dual monitor arms, keyboard tray, docking station, telephone

Near back of house

Support Staff

1

Staff that assist directors

20

3 sq m

Desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Computer, dual monitor arms, keyboard tray, docking station, telephone

Include break areas and lounge

Conference Rooms

3

One large (12 person), two small (6 person) to allow employees the opportunity to convene in private and work collaboratively

3

8 sq m

Conference table, task chairs, white board

Quad Duplex, data ports, teleconferencing

Ambient lighting, diffused down lighting

Projector, screen sharing connection, consult AV specialist

Accessible to blue-collar workers

Receiving & loading dock

1

Large area with dock for trucks to unload supplies and necessities for hotel to function

1

10 sq m

N/A

N/A

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Equipment for unloading large shipments

Conceal from guest towers

Training Room

3

Large space for staff to hold staff meetings and training sessions, 50 seats

1

30 sq m

Training tables, mobile chairs

(6) Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Projector, screen sharing

Large gathering space in back of house

Storage & supplies

1

Organized space of office materials

1

9 sq m

Step-ladder

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting

Printer, fax, telephone

Accessible to employees only

Hoteling

1

Multi-user desk space that supports desking functions

4

3 sq m

Desk, task chair

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Computer, dual monitor arms, keyboard tray, docking station, telephone

Computer, dual monitor arms, keyboard tray, docking station, telephone

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Back of House Name

Subset

Level

Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Employee facilities

Men’s lockers/ toilets

1

Provide employees with an area to store their personal items and use employee restrooms

1

25 sq m

Benches

Quad Duplex, phone chargers in lockers

Ambient lighting

Lockers

Place next to woman’s lockers

Woman’s lockers/toilets

1

Provide employees with an area to store their personal items and use employee restrooms

1

25 sq m

Benches

Quad Duplex, phone chargers in lockers

Ambient lighting

Lockers

Place next to woman’s lockers

Employee Break Room

1

Provide an outlet for employees to take their breaks and restore their energy

1

40 sq m

Lounge chairs, standard height tables & chairs

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting

(2) Microwave, sink

Place in back of house

1

Centralized to entire building to operate efficiently and provide the fastest service for guests

1

50 sq m

Steel tables

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, food heating lamps

Kitchen appliances, preparation tables, refrigerator

Clear glass between kitchen to see cooking

Specialty Restaurant Kitchen

8

Open kitchen to provide cuisines to specialty restaurant

1

20 sq m

Steel tables

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, food heating lamps

Kitchen appliances, preparation tables, refrigerator

Connect to back of house elevators

Kitchen Manager

1

Hiring staff, purchase food, train employees

1

1 sq m

Desk

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Storage units

Same office as beverage manager

Beverage Manager

1

Hiring staff, purchase liquor and beverages, train employees

1

.5 sq m

Desk

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting, task lighting

Storage units

Same office as kitchen manager

Soiled-linen Room

1

Place used linen that need to be disposed of

1

10 sq m

N/A

Quad Duplex

Ambient lighting

Soiled bins for collection

Back of house

Laundry

1

Sanitize used linens for the next guest to use

1

95 sq m

Folding tables

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting

Washer, dryer

Back of house

Supply storage

1

Store and house all towels and sheets used in the hotel

1

10 sq m

N/A

GFCI Duplex

Ambient lighting

Shelving

Back of house

House keeper

4-7

Stations placed in hotel wings for efficiency in daily routine of cleaning

8

5 sq m

N/A

Quad duplex

Ambient lighting

Storage units

Accessible to staff only

Food Operations Kitchen

Laundry

House Keeping

78

Guest Rooms Name

Subset

Level

Purpose

Qty.

Size

Furniture

Electrical

Lighting

Equipment

Other Considerations

Guest Rooms

Guest-room Doubles

4-7

Provide lodging for a shortterm basis with all daily necessities

60

35 sq m

Two double beds, night stands, desk, closet, lounge chair, patio furniture, full body mirror

GFCI duplex, (4) quad duplex, USB ports,wireless charging

Task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting

Wet bar, TV monitor, bathroom essentials

5 ADA compliant

Guest King

4-7

Provide lodging for a shortterm basis with all daily necessities

110

35 sq m

One king bed, night stands, desk, closet, lounge chair, patio furniture, full body mirror

GFCI duplex, (4) quad duplex, USB ports,wireless charging

Task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting

Wet bar, TV monitor, bathroom essentials

5 ADA compliant

Junior Suites

4-6

Provide lodging for a shortterm basis with all daily necessities

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100 sq m Two double beds, night stands, desk, closet, lounge chair, patio furniture, full body mirror

GFCI duplex, (4) quad duplex, USB ports,wireless charging

Task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting

Wet bar, TV monitor, bathroom essentials

1 ADA compliant

King Suites

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Provide lodging for a longterm basis with all daily necessities

2

100 sq m California king bed, night stands, desk, closet, lounge chair, living room furniture, bar stools, patio furniture, mirror

GFCI duplex, (4) quad duplex, USB ports,wireless charging

Task lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting

Full kitchen, Wet bar, TV monitor, bathroom essentials

1 ADA compliant

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APPENDIX D - HOTEL STANDARDS

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4 STAR HOTEL STANDARDS

Defined by AAA’s Diamond standards, a four star hotel is an establishment that is upscale. The interior finishes present quality and an enhanced aesthetic appearance. The establishment provides high quality hospitality, service and attention to detail

Guest Room Standards Categories

Furnishing & Decor

• Upscale, decorative, well-appointed, keeping with the theme of the property; high degree of comfort, featuring professionally fitted coverings

Free Floor Space

• Obvious degree of spaciousness allowing increased ease of movement for guests

Wall Covering & Hangings

• Upscale, matted, and framed artwork

Floor Coverings

• Excellent quality carpet, wood, marble, granite, or other high-end stone floors with unique area rugs

Window Coverings Bedding Clothes Hanging Space Clothes Storage Space Illumination

• Excellent quality with sheers and valance • Excellent quality bed linens, including quilted bedspreads, comforters with dust ruffles, duvets, or similar enhancements; triple sheeting and choice of pillow fills • At least eight open-hook wood hangers • Excellent quality bed linens, including quilted bedspreads, comforters with dust ruffles, duvets, or similar enhancements; triple sheeting and choice of pillow fills • Excellent overall illumination; free standing fixtures in appropriate places

Furniture

• Excellent quality furnishings; veneer finish with solid wood trim accents, laminate insets

Seating

• Excellent quality, comfort, and variety, such as a love seat or oversized chair with ottoman

Writing Surfaces Television Placement Ventilation Additional Amenities

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Qualifications

• Large oversized desk • Television located in closed armoire • Central system with thermostat control • Multiple or cordless telephone, two-line telephones, high-speed Internet access, insulated and padded vinyl ice bucket with lid; glass tumblers, enhanced guest-service directory in folder, upgraded stationery, framed or beveled full-length mirror, full-size iron and ironing board, additional reading materials such as magazines, books, etc., mini-bar

The following information was provided by: AAA Publishing. (1996). Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines. Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines.

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Public Areas Categories

Qualifications

Furnishing & Decor • Upscale, well-appointed, and in the theme of the property; high degree of comfort, featuring professionally fitted coverings; • Abundant variety of live plants or unique dried floral arrangements Free Floor Space

• Excellent quality carpet, wood, marble, or granite floors with unique area rugs

Wall Covering & Hangings

• Upscale, matted, and framed artwork

Floor Coverings Illumination

• Excellent quality carpet, wood, marble, granite, or other high-end stone floors with unique area rugs • Light fixtures are well-appointed and of an upscale design that complements the overall theme of the property • Multi-placement provides overall excellent illumination

Corridors

• Walls have excellent quality wall coverings or treatments with ceiling trim or decorative border and carpeted or wood baseboard; ceilings are painted plasterboard or have an enhanced, textured finish

Signage

• Walls have excellent quality wall coverings or treatments with ceiling trim or decorative border and carpeted or wood baseboard • Ceilings are painted plasterboard or have an enhanced, textured finish

Lobby/ Registration • Spacious registration area located away from main traffic areas with multiple conversational groupings accommodating Area several small groups; upgraded luggage carts; recognizable guest-service area and bell stand Restaurant and Dining Facilities Recreational Facilities Additional Amenities Meeting Room Restrooms

• Upscale, full-service restaurant; separate lounge or bar area • Swimming pool area is well appointed with upscale design elements and an excellent quality and variety of pool furniture; hot tub and steam room; food and beverage is available poolside • Excellent variety of additional recreational facilities are available on site or arrangements are made for off-site services • Variety of well-appointed meeting rooms with upscale design elements; state-of the-art audiovisual equipment available • Upscale facilities appropriate for the number of meeting rooms

Sundries and Shops • Upscale gift shop Miscellaneous

• Multiple recessed phones with notepads and pens, located away from traffic areas, elevator landings are well appointed with an upscale design keeping in the theme of the property; additional service elevator is available for staff use.

• Vending and ice needs are handled in a specialized manner, such as an in-room service bar.

• Pressing is available at specific times

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4 STAR HOTEL STANDARDS Guest Services Categories

Reservations

Arrival

• Calls accepted 24 hours with warm sincere greeting when answering and ending call • Reservationist offers rate structure, available rooms, facilities, and services • Explains property is a smoke-free premise • Reservationist collects registration information • Reservationist explains deposit and cancellation policies • Reservationist reviews reservation request • Reservationist addresses guest by name during closing • Uniformed attendant promptly opens the car door and provides a warm and sincere welcome greeting • Attendant explains parking procedure • Attendant promptly unloads luggage, explains handling procedure, and gives direction to registration area

Check-In

• Attendant provides a warm and sincere greeting; recognizes guest appropriately • Attendant acknowledges guests waiting in line with a warm and welcoming greeting • Registered guests are not asked for duplicate information • Attendant confirms rate and type of room • Attendant delivers messages discreetly & room numbers discreetly • Attendant places all registration materials into the guest’s hand • Attendant arranges escort of guest and belongings to room • Attendant addresses guest by name during closing

Departure

• Guest does not wait more than five minutes for transportation • Attendant provides a warm and sincere greeting, using guest’s name • Attendant is conversant pertaining to the guest’s stay • Attendant opens and closes door for guest(s) • Attendant offers a warm and sincere closing

Staff

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Qualifications

• All associates exhibit a professional vocabulary • All associates consistently maintain eye contact with guests • All associates are appropriately attired; name tags

The following information was provided by: AAA Publishing. (1996). Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines. Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines.

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APA Citations AAA Publishing. (1996). Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines. Lodging Requirements & Diamond Rating Guidelines.

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