FINAL DEVELOPMENT

HOTEL SPA 

FIRST LEVEL

SECOND LEVEL 

 

 

 

THIRD LEVEL 

FORTH LEVEL 

 FIFTH LEVEL 

 

 

SIDE ENTRANCE TO THE 

SPA 

SPA SECOND LEVEL VIEW 

 

 

VIEW FROM THE ROOF TOP GARDEN

 

 

 

FRONT VIEW 

Furniture Layouts and Room Dimentions

Lobby/Reception

Guest rooms 

 Bar 

Staircase

 elevators 

Progress Massing and Floor Diagram

I have made some changes to my program , few things I 'd like to point out: I have arranged the spacing

• Restaurant is now located on the 3 rd floor ( occupying the whole hotel space , along with it, I have included my cafe on the same floor for hotel guests ). 
•  I have also moved studios ( Yoga and Palates studio) to the 4th floor on top of the lobby area . This way it clears up the circulation , those who 'd like to attend the studios can directly access those exercise premises . 
• I made some changes to hotel rooms ( now there are standard rooms along with suites) 
• I plan on extending my hotel part of the program to an additional flight
• Spa is now has an open to below area (people can overlook into the pool while gathering near juice bar
• I have changed my snack bar into juice bar which is still located in the spa 
• I am also considering to convert my spa rooftop into a green garden, and make it accessible by restaurant guests as well as public.

FLOOR PLANS 

2 ND FLOOR 

3 RD FLOOR 

4 TH FLOOR 

ALTHOUGH NOT COMPLETE I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED MY OVERALL BUILDING VIEW 

Progress Massing and Floor Diagram

Here are some floor plans , I haven't shared on my previous post. It is a rough idea of what spaces I have planned for my program. Although It has already changed based on the comments( left on my previous post) , I would like for you to get an idea and see my floor plans corresponding to the previous post. .

Progress Massing and Floor Diagram

 Below you will find my progress image where I identified some points that I have changed in my project  since last blog.

Progress Massing Diagram Study

This analysis is based on the Site study. As previously mentioned I made some changes to my massing model , I have rearranged the places of the programs. This way when visitor come in to the site , they will have a direct access to the lobby followed by gym/auditorium/restaurant facility. Hotel guests will proceed further down to the rooms and/or be able to access the spa which is located at the end of the hallway in the first floor. Some portion of the building is elevated 30 to 40 feet in order. All of the parts of the building are linked to each other , they will be accessible from the outside, as well. 

Massing Diagram Development

Below you will find my 2 previous attempts in creating my massing model based on my 3D model and my program interpretation. This helped me to learn  as well as to identify some aspects I 'd like to apply and to incorporate in my final model. 

Some of the elements I found that I 'd like to apply are:

The shape of the massing - as I mentioned at the beginning - I wanted to create a structure that would essentially preserve the historic appearance of the neighborhood. Therefore, in my opinion sticking to simple shape such as the rectangle and arch shape (LOBBY) would accomplish that intention.  

The orientation and the height of the massing- I also wanted to take advantage of the waterfront vistas and by raising my hotel not only it will allow for waterfront view but also include city view. 

The wall surrounding the hotel and guiding the guests - I believe creating a wall can have multiple purposes, It can be aesthetically pleasing , guiding and also separating spaces. For instance, I am planing to situate my loading dock behind the wall , hence hiding it from the visitor's view. 

From the study below I also found some drawbacks. Therefore, my next Program study will have different approach.  I 'd like my visitors when they come into the site to be able to access the lobby then be able to proceed further to the hotel and then to the spa. I believe this way it would allow for some privacy to the guests who are staying at the hotel versus to the general public who is coming in to utilize facilities such as the gym/ auditorium and/or the restaurant. Hence, I am planing to rearrange the order of the spaces.