DAVINCI SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

NAME : TEBRAES AHMED

REG NO: 313014251073
 CASE STUDY

HOTEL VIVANTA BY
TAJ,WHITEFILED
 • VIVANTA, inspired from “Bon
Vivant,” speaks of style,
sophistication andrefinement.
• The word symbolizes life and
VIVANTA being alive.
• VIVANTA can be associatedwith
vitality, all that is vivacious and
vivid in character.
• Its identity is sophisticated, hand-
crafted andcontemporary.
 • Standing at the main entrance to the International
Introduction Tech Park, Bangalore(ITPB).
• Located 45 km away from theAirport, 18 km away
from the CBD of the city.
• Gateway statement between the IT Park and the
developing city aroundit.
• Architects: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design
• Location: Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Collaborator: Spazzio DesignArchitecture
• Client: The Indian Hotels Company Limited
(IHCL)
• Area: 19638.0sqm
• ProjectYear: 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 – MobiusStrip

*Designed as a flowing land-scrapper that

blends earth to sky

*Spaces flow and connect to each other

encouraging exchange andinteraction.
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Site plan
SWIMMING POOL PLANT
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5 TEMPTATION SUITE
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 • StoneGrass and Sky
Concept
Elevations
Sections
Public Spaces
 • Dimensions: length - 25.15 Meters; width - 10.75
Recreation: Meters (1 m= 3.2 feet)

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

• A separate KIDS pool: length - 25.15 Meters; width -
Celsius 3 Meters; Depth - 0.18 to 0.65Meters
• Temperature display
• Two watches displayed
• Water treatment plant with chlorination
• Timings: 6 am to 9 pm.
 • Open 24-hours, instructor available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Recreation: • Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and cardio machines
• Free weights
Fitness • Personal training

Centre • Yoga & Aerobics in an exclusive area adjacent to the gym

• THE EQUIPMENTINCLUDES
• 3Treadmills
• 1 Static cycle
• 1 Elliptical bike
• 1EFX
• 1Stepper,
• 7Individual single station machines
• 2 Flexible machines for anterior and posterior thigh muscles.
• Flat bench
• Incline and declinebench
• Free weights
 • 3treatment suites.The suites have been innovatively
Recreation: designed around a soothinggarden

Spa - Jiva – Prithvi

– Vayu
- 192 Sqft
- 192 Sqft
– Akash - 192 Sqft
• 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 andsauna 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 - • VGALaptop Presentation Capabilities, Motorized
Screen

Agenda • 63 inch LCD,Video andAudio Conferencing with session

recording capabilities
• Video conferencingcodec
• Polycom, 7Boundary 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 visioncameras
• Two meeting rooms for 8 and 6 people respectively.
 Lattitude – All
Day Diner

• Corner from theLobby

• Inside outside experience for the
salubrious climate of the city
• Open interactive kitchens with display
counters, mood lighting, HDTV.
• Hours: 24 hrs
Tease –The Bar • the high-octanebar
• eclectic style - modern interiors designed with an
Indian contemporary feel enhanced in the artwork
inside.
• Replete with mirrors and rough textured walls.
• 3zones:
– Restaurant
– Bar
– High energyZones
• 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 lessHalls
• 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
TYPE1

TYPE2
• Room size- 327 sqft • Complimentary personal tea/coffeemakers,
• Ergonomically designed study table and chair mineral water &newspapers.

• Television - 32" LCDTV 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 drinks,
snacks, chocolate treats and beverages (charge
• Internet Protocol telephone
applies)
• Bathrooms with shower cubicles (rain shower)
and 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 roomdining
• 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
 TYPE1

TYPE2
• DeluxeAllure Suite - 447 sq ft
• Wifi services for resident guests (terms and conditions apply)
* Basic access - complimentary
* Premium access- at a nominal charge
• Access to RhythmLounge
• SPAvoucher 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 RoomsAgenda/Oval (On availability)
• ComplimentaryTea/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 inAllure Suite
At 1st floor
• These face the Pool.
• Access fromthe upper level.
• Upper level includes Living Room,Toilet and
Study Space
• Lower level includes Bedroom andToilet

At 2nd floor
 Temptation
Suite
• PremiumTemptation Suite - 770sq. ft
• All Services Provided for Loft Suite
• Double level Room
• Access from Upperlevel
 Presidential
Nirvana
Suite
• Presidential Nirvana Suite - 970 sq. ft
• Double Level
• All Services Provided ForTempation
Suite
FACILITIES PROVIDED
ESSENTIALS LEISURE SERVICES
Babysitting 24-hour in-room dining
Car hire service Jiva spa
Currency exchange On-demand video andmusic
Doctor on call I-Radio
24-hour laundry/dry cleaning Beauty salon
Postal/parcel services Fitness centre
Travel and tours desk Cycling
Airportand railway transfers Outdoor swimming pool
Shoeshine Choice of music in-car CDs
Valet to assist with packing and unpacking Fitness centre
Yoga andAerobics

CONCIERGE SERVICES WELLNESSAMENITIES

Car rentals Steam and saunafacilities
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 BusinessCentre
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 stockinformation
Postal/Parcel services Online world clock
Travel and tours desk Online world weather
Airportand 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
PETAMENITIES & 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 (LikePedigree) Webcast facility
Hotel Concierge to offer Pet walking services Workstations
Poop dispenser Express check-in andcheck-out
 • Workmanship defects embraced – raw rustic
Material look
• Bush-Hammer finish; enhancing or hide the
texture ofexposed 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 greenroof
• Highly reflective glass with dark and light
tinted ones – saveenergy
 • Linen Room which accommodates 4 rotations of clothes
Services: • 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 anddevelopment
– Security
– Front office/Reception

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

• Fire exits
• Waste water treatmentroom
 • ScrewChillers – 250TrX 03 No's – Kirloskar
Plants and • Dg Set‟s – 750KvaX 02 No‟s –Cummins
Machinery • Transformers – 1000 Kva X 02No‟s
• Hot Water Boilers – 2 Lacs K. Calories Per Hour
• 10 Kl Per Hour – Ro Plant ForWaterTreatment
• SewageTreatment Plant – 200 Kl Per Day
 • Water SavingsInitiatives
Sustainable – 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 SavingsInitiatives
– Motion Sensors in Public area toilets
– Timers On ExternalLighting
– 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 7watt LED
in guest room . 40% LED‟s has already been fixed and
rest will be done by March 2016.
 • Basement – 3tanks
Water usage • Roof – 7tanks
• 150L/C/D
• 9 kitchens –1000L/hr
• Total usage – 48000KL/day
 Awards andAccolades
• Leaf Design awards for the best commercial building World
Awards and Wide 2012
• Singapore President‟s Design award for Hotel Design
Certifications • Travel and LeisureAward 2011-Top 2 Hotels in India,
• Best in Bangalore for Women BusinessTraveler

Certifiations • Today‟sTravelerAward for Best NewAge Service Design in

Hospitality 2011
• Certified for ISO 22000ValidTILL 2017 • HA+DAward for Design Excellence in HotelArchitecture
• Food handlers test / Hygiene audits by 2010
Diversey • Building of the year (SIA)Architectural DesignAwards 2010

• Earth check Goldcertification • Architecture DesignAward , Singapore Institute of Architects

Awards
• Certificate of excellence through trip • Interiors Award Commercial Projects (SIA) |DesignS, Push
advisor Showcase, Special Mention 2010
• IAD BestArchitect , Hospitality 2009
• IAD best Interior designer 2009
• TripAdvisor top 10 trendiest hotels 2012|
 • Mr. Rajasvi Madan, Manager – Learning and
Acknowledgement development