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.  

Programmatic Study & Development

    *Programmatic Study & Development*- Here is another version of my program. Although I am not completely happy with this current model and I have yet to make some changes to it. At this point I have an idea of what I 'd like to do as far as my conceptual model. After considering my feedbacks for my previous model, I have made some changes to my program model. It is now  primarily Hotel and Spa is secondary, which make more since. I will be also combining my spa into my hotel (inside) instead of making them separate buildings and then somehow connecting them. 

     In my next model , I am planing to elevate the Hotel/Spa ( the black figure) even more then it is now (which is currently 12') and sit it on top of the Lobby (the white figure), therefore enabling  for an easier access from the lobby into the hotel rooms. My spa will be on the first floor of the hotel ( after the elevation), and rooms thereafter, hence separating the hotel rooms from the spa (private from public).

     With regards to my lobby (white figure) which will not be elevated, I am planing to have Lobby, gym, auditorium , restaurant and snack bar, all in 2 floor area space. I will also have an indoor garden in the midst of it all, which will separate those spaces and create a barrier which will eliminate noise ether traveling from the gym into the auditorium or snack bar into the restaurant. This way I can have the gym and the  auditorium in the first floor with garden in between and the snack bar with the restaurant and the indoor garden in between. 

Massing Development & Model

For this study I have created a model based on my previous model that I created for my Program . This model doesn't derive much from my previous model because it represents what I 'd like my program to develop into. Basic concept for my model is that I 'd like my Spa to be the primary facility and hotel being the complementary part to the spa.

I'd like to also point out that this model isn't to scale.

2D into 3D

Impression of Site 

        My impression of the site was very dramatic. During my visit , I felt that Red Hook was lost/trapped in time, vicinity seemed very linear, empty, mechanical and industrial. Although the neighborhood has a rich history, it certainly did not feel alive.

 

       First model ( left hand side) depicts a circle holding all sorts of events taking place over time  and those events revolving within that circle, unable to get out of the routine.

       In second model ( middle) I have decided to stick to various geometric forms as they represent various events taking place in the neighborhood all trapped with an invisible barrier.

    
      Third model (right hand side) is just a box shape and a brick wall. Everything that happens in the neighborhood gets into some sort of a space that eventually end up hitting a dead end.

Program 

       How can one be so close to the busy city which calls for a restless life: be able to step away from it prioritizing themselves, and indulge in some sort of relaxation ?! Up next is my program.This is my interpretation of reconnecting with inner piece , nature and still be circulating around the busy city life. Therefore, as you can see the city is in the center of it all, almost has a faded visibility and all other activities are revolving around it.

        First model ( left hand side) is basically a picture of a balance. Personally I believe the program I am creating is about balancing life between busy life and reconnecting with inner self.

       In the program I am creating I am aiming at having  spa, hotel and a health facility accessible to the community. Therefore, the 3 black elements in the second model ( middle model) represent those facilities. And, one white element, which is shaped as  Yang represents the program as a whole. The color choices go back to Yin and Yang, the essence of counter balancing life between work and relaxation.

      In the last model ( right hand side) flowers and shells represent nature and the wall is basically sheltering the artificially created world. .

Interpretation of the word "Deserted"

Lastly, is my interpretation of the word deserted. For me it means endless emptiness surrounded by sadness and grief. 

          First model ( left hand side) is basically a tunnel and when you look though it you basically see nothing and one might get a feeling of deserter.

          Second model ( middle) is representation of the field with a lonely tree, which can be perceived as emptiness. 

           Last model consists of the similar objects and what I am trying to convey is that there are no other additional different elements that can create variation, therefore giving it a feeling emptiness with the forms and space.

          

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

     The assignment was to interpret my impression of the site, convey what my program (that I am developing) means and exhibit my understanding of a particular word; which in this case was the word deserted.  I chose this word because when I first visited the site that's what I experienced.


        My impression of the site was very dramatic. During my visit , I felt that Red Hook was lost/trapped in time, vicinity seemed very linear, empty, mechanical and industrial. Although the neighbourhood has a rich history, it certainly did not feel alive.

  How can one be so close to the busy city which calls for a restless life: be able to step away from it prioritizing themselves, and indulge in some sort of relaxation ?! Up next is my program.This is my interpretation of reconnecting with inner piece , nature and still be circulating around the busy city life. Therefore, as you can see the city is in the center of it all, almost has a faded visibility and all other activities are revolving around it. 

Lastly, is my interpretation of the word deserted. For me it means endless emptiness surrounded by sadness and grief. 

List of Spaces, Matrix and Bubble Diagram

Additional Analized Building Typologies

Loisium Hotel, Austria by Steven Holl Architects

Massing 

 

 Parti 

Symmetry 

Hierarchy of Spaces 

Geometry 

Natural Light 

Structure 

Private and Public Spaces 

Approach and Circulation

 

Space organization 

Park Hotel Hyderabad, India by SOM

Massing

 Parti 

Symmetry 

Hiararchy of Spaces

Geometry 

Natural Light 

Structure 

Private and Public Space

Approach and Circulation

Space organization