DESIGN VIII

CASE STUDY

Guided by, 113ar0008

Prof Nabanita Saha 113ar0017
113ar0021
 CASE STUDY

HOTEL VIVANTA BY
TAJ,WHITEFILED
 • VIVANTA, inspired from “Bon
Vivant,” speaks of style,
sophistication and refinement.
• The word symbolizes life and
VIVANTA being alive.
• VIVANTA can be associated with
vitality, all that is vivacious and
vivid in character.
• Its identity is sophisticated, hand-
crafted and contemporary.
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

Airport to Whitefield is 45kms 90mins
Central 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: • Dimensions: length - 25.15 Meters; width - 10.75
Meters (1 m = 3.2 feet)

Pool - Celsius • 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: • Open 24-hours, instructor available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and cardio machines

Fitness • Free weights

• Personal training

Centre • 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: • 3 treatment suites. The suites have been innovatively
designed around a soothing garden

Spa - Jiva – Prithvi

– Vayu
- 192 Sq ft
- 192 Sq ft
– Akash - 192 Sq ft
• Relaxation room with two heated loungers
• Spa operational hours:
Wet areas - 07:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs
Treatments - 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 - • VGA Laptop Presentation Capabilities, Motorized
Screen
Agenda • 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 • Wi-Fi printer
• Comb binding
Centre -Oval • 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 • Complimentary personal tea/coffee makers,
• Ergonomically designed study table and chair mineral water & newspapers.
• Television - 32" LCD TV screen with home theatre • Use of pool, fitness centre and wet areas of the
system and surround sound to personalize your Jiva spa
entertainment • Treat Yourself cabinet with a selection of
• Internet Protocol telephone drinks, snacks, chocolate treats and beverages
• Bathrooms with shower cubicles (rain shower) and (charge applies)
toilet area • Rest Easy menu with choice of pillows
• Bath amenities are Forest Essentials made from • Yoga kit, aromatic diffuser on request
natural ingredients
• 24-hour in room dining
• 100% cotton robes
• Housekeeping service twice daily - morning
• Cotton towels
cleaning and evening turndown
• Wall-mounted makeup mirror, and hair drier
• Rollaway beds and cribs available on request.
• Electronic safe
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
At 1st floor
• 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 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 PROVIDED
ESSENTIALS LEISURE SERVICES
Babysitting 24-hour in-room dining
Car hire service Jiva spa
Currency exchange On-demand video and music
Doctor on call I-Radio
24-hour laundry/dry cleaning Beauty salon
Postal/parcel services Fitness centre
Travel and tours desk Cycling
Airport and railway transfers Outdoor swimming pool
Shoeshine Choice of music in-car CDs
Valet to assist with packing and unpacking Fitness centre
Yoga and Aerobics

CONCIERGE SERVICES WELLNESS AMENITIES

Car rentals Steam and sauna facilities
Sightseeing tours Unisex Saloon
Special services such as floral arrangements Three Aromatherapy rooms
Shopping guidance Relaxation Lounge
Outdoor Pool
Gym
ESSENTIAL SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES
Babysitting Oval – the 24-hour Business Centre
Car hire service High-speed internet access
Currency exchange Wi-Fi access with printing
Doctor-on-call Scanning services
24-hour laundry/Dry cleaning Online stock information
Postal/Parcel services Online world clock
Travel and tours desk Online world weather
Airport and railway transfers Information kiosk in the Lobby
Shoeshine Cellular phone in car with one-touch key for
Valet to assist with packing and unpacking ASK services
Facsimile
PET AMENITIES & SERVICES Photocopying
Pet Food Bowls Secretarial services
Contacts of Vetinerary Doctors Laptops on hire
Pet Saloons & Grooming Services Mobile phones; SIM cards on hire
"Pet in Room" Signage for rooms Portable printers on hire
Pet Menu Translation/interpretation services
Pet Bed/Blanket Video-conferencing facilities
Select Branded Pet Food (Like Pedigree) Webcast facility
Hotel Concierge to offer Pet walking services Workstations
Poop dispenser Express 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 • Screw Chillers – 250 Tr X 03 No's – Kirloskar
• Dg Set’s – 750 Kva X 02 No’s – Cummins
Machinery • 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 • Water Savings Initiatives
– 80% use of recycle water within hotel premises i.e.

Measures 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 Accolades
• Leaf Design awards for the best commercial building World
Awards and Wide 2012
• Singapore President’s Design award for Hotel Design
Certifications • 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
Certifiations
Hospitality 2011
• Certified for ISO 22000 Valid TILL 2017 • HA+D Award for Design Excellence in Hotel Architecture
• Food handlers test / Hygiene audits by 2010
Diversey • Building of the year (SIA) Architectural Design Awards 2010

• Earth check Gold certification • Architecture Design Award , Singapore Institute of Architects
Awards
• Certificate of excellence through trip • Interiors Award Commercial Projects (SIA) |Design S, Push
advisor Showcase, Special Mention 2010
• IAD Best Architect , Hospitality 2009
• IAD best Interior designer 2009
• Trip Advisor top 10 trendiest hotels 2012|
Acknowledgement • Mr. Rajasvi Madan, Manager – Learning and
development