DESIGN VIIICASE STUDY

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Guided by,Prof Nabanita Saha

HOTEL VIVANTA BY TAJ,WHITEFILED

CASE STUDY

• VIVANTA, inspired from “Bon Vivant,” speaks of style, sophistication and refinement. • The word symbolizes life

and being alive.• VIVANTA can be associated

with vitality, all that is vivacious and vivid in character.• Its identity is sophisticated,

hand-crafted and contemporary.

VIVANTA

Introduction • Standing at the main entrance to the International Tech Park, Bangalore (ITPB).

• Located 45 km away from the Airport, 18 km away from the CBD of the city.

• Gateway statement between the IT Park and the developing city around it.

• Architects: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

• Location: Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

• Collaborator: Spazzio Design Architecture• Client: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)• Area: 19638.0 sqm• Project Year: 2009• Photographs: Aaron Pocock

Site

LOCATION: AS A PART OF THE IT PARK IN WHITEFIELD, BANGALORE

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Airport to Whitefield is 45kms 90minsCentral station to Whitefield 18kms 80mins

Concept

*Landscaper over skyscraper – Mobius Strip

*Designed as a flowing land-scrapper that blends earth to sky

*Spaces flow and connect to each other encouraging exchange and interaction.

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Site plan

SWIMMING POOL PLANT ROOM

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Concept • Stone Grass and Sky

Elevations

Sections

Public Spaces

Recreation:

Pool - Celsius

• Dimensions: length - 25.15 Meters; width - 10.75 Meters (1 m = 3.2 feet)

• Depth of the Pool - 1.2 Meters (approx.4 feet)

• A separate KIDS pool: length - 25.15 Meters; width - 3 Meters; Depth - 0.18 to 0.65 Meters

• Temperature display • Two watches displayed • Water treatment plant with chlorination• Timings: 6 am to 9 pm.

Recreation:

Fitness Centre

• Open 24-hours, instructor available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and cardio machines

• Free weights• Personal training• Yoga & Aerobics in an exclusive area adjacent to the gym• THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDES

• 3 Treadmills• 1 Static cycle• 1 Elliptical bike• 1 EFX• 1 Stepper,• 7 Individual single station machines• 2 Flexible machines for anterior and posterior thigh muscles.• Flat bench• Incline and decline bench• Free weights

Recreation:

Spa - Jiva

• 3 treatment suites. The suites have been innovatively designed around a soothing garden– Prithvi - 192 Sq ft – Vayu - 192 Sq ft – Akash - 192 Sq ft

• Relaxation room with two heated loungers• Spa operational hours:

Wet areas - 07:00 hrs - 20:00 hrsTreatments - 08:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs

• A beauty salon• Separate steam and sauna room• Experiential showers• Changing rooms and personal amenities• Long term fitness regime for regular guests

Recreation: Lounge - Rhythm

• You'll find Rhythm near the fitness centre.• A chilled out space, where guests living in Indulgence

rooms and suites are invited. • This lounge presents a stunning view of the pool.• Enjoy complimentary hi-tea or select alcohol from 6 PM

to 10 PM.

Recreation:

Boardroom - Agenda

• VGA Laptop Presentation Capabilities, Motorized Screen

• 63 inch LCD, Video and Audio Conferencing with session recording capabilities

• Video conferencing codec• Polycom, 7 Boundary microphones on the

table• Tilt boxes with Lan Network, DVD Player• Room Control (Lights, Volume, VC,

Presentation switching, camera pan, recording, TV controls) all on one interface

• AC thermostat in room

Recreation:Business Centre -

Oval

• Wi-Fi printer• Comb binding• lamination• Photocopier• Fax• Internet access• 2 PCs• Night vision cameras• Two meeting rooms for 8 and 6 people

respectively.

Lattitude – All Day Diner

• Corner from the Lobby• Inside outside experience for

the salubrious climate of the city

• Open interactive kitchens with display counters, mood lighting, HD TV.

• Hours: 24 hrs

Tease –The Bar

• the high-octane bar• eclectic style - modern interiors designed

with an Indian contemporary feel enhanced in the artwork inside.

• Replete with mirrors and rough textured walls.

• 3 zones: – Restaurant– Bar– High energy Zones

• Hours – 3pm to 12am

Tease – The Bar

Terracotta –Indian

Restaurant• Indian Specialty Restaurant• Open interactive Kitchens• Hours:

– Lunch: 12pm – 2:45pm– Dinner: 7pm – 11.30pm

Tango 1 & 2–

Ballrooms• Ballrooms Inbuilt AV features( Drop

Down Screen, Drop Down Projector)• Pillar less Halls• Modular tables from Forbes - UK &

Buzzer assistance• Interface with complete room

control(lights, volume, drop down screen, projector control)

Caramel– The

Delicatessen• Indoor and Outdoor seating –

view of Tech Park and enjoy the climate

• Cuisine type: Bakery, Confectionary, Frappes and Smoothies, Homemade ice creams, Souvenir & Patisserie.

• Hours: 24 hrs

Guest rooms

Charm or Delight

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

• Room size- 327 sq ft• Ergonomically designed study table and

chair• Television - 32" LCD TV screen with home

theatre system and surround sound to personalize your entertainment

• Internet Protocol telephone• Bathrooms with shower cubicles (rain

shower) and toilet area• Bath amenities are Forest Essentials made

from natural ingredients• 100% cotton robes• Cotton towels• Wall-mounted makeup mirror, and hair drier• Electronic safe

• Complimentary personal tea/coffee makers, mineral water & newspapers.

• Use of pool, fitness centre and wet areas of the Jiva spa

• Treat Yourself cabinet with a selection of drinks, snacks, chocolate treats and beverages (charge applies)

• Rest Easy menu with choice of pillows• Yoga kit, aromatic diffuser on request• 24-hour in room dining• Housekeeping service twice daily -

morning cleaning and evening turndown• Rollaway beds and cribs available on

request.

Allure Suite

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

• Deluxe Allure Suite - 447 sq ft• Wifi services for resident guests (terms and conditions apply)

* Basic access - complimentary* Premium access - at a nominal charge

• Access to Rhythm Lounge• SPA voucher worth Rs. 500/- per stay (To be used against treatments only)• Happy Hours at the Rhythm Lounge• Complimentary 24 Hr Wifi at Rhythm Lounge• Complimentary 2 hours usage of Meeting Rooms Agenda/Oval (On availability)• Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Cookies at Rhythm lounge during operating hours• Complimentary pressing• All the Services provided for Charm and Delight

Loft Suite

• Loft Suite - 925 sq. ft• Double level suite.• All services as seen in Allure Suite• These face the Pool.• Access from the upper level.• Upper level includes Living Room,

Toilet and Study Space• Lower level includes Bedroom and

Toilet

At 1st floor

At 2nd floor

Temptation Suite

• Premium Temptation Suite - 770 sq. ft

• All Services Provided for Loft Suite

• Double level Room• Access from Upper level

Presidential Nirvana

Suite• Presidential Nirvana Suite -

970 sq. ft• Double Level• All Services Provided For

Tempation Suite

FACILITIES PROVIDEDESSENTIALSBabysittingCar hire serviceCurrency exchangeDoctor on call24-hour laundry/dry cleaningPostal/parcel servicesTravel and tours deskAirport and railway transfersShoeshineValet to assist with packing and unpacking

CONCIERGE SERVICESCar rentalsSightseeing toursSpecial services such as floral arrangementsShopping guidance

LEISURE SERVICES24-hour in-room diningJiva spaOn-demand video and musicI-RadioBeauty salonFitness centreCyclingOutdoor swimming poolChoice of music in-car CDsFitness centreYoga and Aerobics

WELLNESS AMENITIESSteam and sauna facilitiesUnisex SaloonThree Aromatherapy roomsRelaxation Lounge Outdoor PoolGym

PET AMENITIES & SERVICESPet Food BowlsContacts of Vetinerary DoctorsPet Saloons & Grooming Services"Pet in Room" Signage for roomsPet MenuPet Bed/BlanketSelect Branded Pet Food (Like Pedigree)Hotel Concierge to offer Pet walking servicesPoop dispenser

ESSENTIAL SERVICESBabysittingCar hire serviceCurrency exchangeDoctor-on-call24-hour laundry/Dry cleaningPostal/Parcel servicesTravel and tours deskAirport and railway transfersShoeshineValet to assist with packing and unpacking

BUSINESS SERVICESOval – the 24-hour Business CentreHigh-speed internet accessWi-Fi access with printingScanning servicesOnline stock informationOnline world clockOnline world weatherInformation kiosk in the LobbyCellular phone in car with one-touch key for ASK servicesFacsimilePhotocopyingSecretarial servicesLaptops on hireMobile phones; SIM cards on hirePortable printers on hireTranslation/interpretation servicesVideo-conferencing facilitiesWebcast facilityWorkstationsExpress check-in and check-out

Material • Workmanship defects embraced – raw rustic look

• Bush-Hammer finish; enhancing or hide the texture of exposed concrete

• In places where conc. is inappropriate– stone or timber paneling

• ‘Flux lines’ embedded in concrete interior and exterior – symbolize brand, avoid/conceal expansion joints

• All local materials to avoid carbon expenditure

• Ground plane becomes green roof• Highly reflective glass with dark and

light tinted ones – save energy

Services: • Linen Room which accommodates 4 rotations of clothes• Support Kitchen – Major Storage and preliminary cutting• In house doctor – doctor for one hour and on on-call• Departments

– Dean– Finance– Sales– Food and Beverage– Learning and development – Security– Front office/ Reception

• LT/HT, HVAC in the huge machinery room in the basement.

• _____ Fire exits• Waste water treatment room

Plants and Machinery

• Screw Chillers – 250 Tr X 03 No's – Kirloskar• Dg Set’s – 750 Kva X 02 No’s – Cummins• Transformers – 1000 Kva X 02 No’s• Hot Water Boilers – 2 Lacs K. Calories Per

Hour• 10 Kl Per Hour – Ro Plant For Water

Treatment• Sewage Treatment Plant – 200 Kl Per Day

Sustainable Measures

• Water Savings Initiatives– 80% use of recycle water within hotel premises

i.e. irrigation, Flushing and cooling towers– Flow control device in Water taps for guest

rooms.– Touch less Sensor water taps in lockers

• Energy Savings Initiatives– Motion Sensors in Public area toilets– Timers On External Lighting– 5 KW Solar Panel commissioned last year which

supply fire exits lights for entire hotel.– In process to replace 12 v, 50 w halogen with 7

watt LED in guest room . 40% LED’s has already been fixed and rest will be done by March 2016.

Water usage

• Basement – 3 tanks• Roof – 7 tanks• 150L/C/D• 9 kitchens – 1000L/hr• Total usage – 48000 KL/day

Awards and Certification

sCertifiations• Certified for ISO 22000 Valid TILL

2017• Food handlers test / Hygiene

audits by Diversey• Earth check Gold certification• Certificate of excellence through

trip advisor

• Leaf Design awards for the best commercial building World Wide 2012

• Singapore President’s Design award for Hotel Design

• Travel and Leisure Award 2011- Top 2 Hotels in India,

• Best in Bangalore for Women Business Traveler• Today’s Traveler Award for Best New Age Service

Design in Hospitality 2011• HA+D Award for Design Excellence in Hotel

Architecture 2010• Building of the year (SIA) Architectural Design

Awards 2010 • Architecture Design Award , Singapore Institute of

Architects Awards • Interiors Award Commercial Projects  (SIA) |

Design S, Push Showcase, Special Mention 2010 • IAD Best Architect , Hospitality 2009• IAD best Interior designer 2009• Trip Advisor top 10 trendiest hotels 2012|

Awards and Accolades

Acknowledgement

• Mr. Rajasvi Madan, Manager – Learning and development