Raddison, Pune
Raddison, Pune
Raddison,
Raddison, Pune
Hyatt Regency, Mumbai
H
Hyatt Regency,
Hyatt Regency, Mumbai With its sleek glass walls and clean rectilinear lines, the Hyatt Regency Hotel embodies a highly refined modernistic architectural style. Strategically located in the vicinity of Mumbai’s Sahar International Airport, it is a collaborative design between the Chicago-based architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and Architect Hafeez Contractor. It derives its aesthetics from the contemporary expressions of modern day building materials like glass, steel, aluminium and austerity of granite stone. The transparency of glass makes us aware of the elements of interior architecture that are normally hidden from the external facets of a building.The extensive glazing with its clearness move you through interior space in ways that are awe-inspiring, often revealing vantage points which illustrate dynamic internal elements of the building. In essence, the interior spaces transcend boundaries and add to the external manifestation of the built form. This 46,500 sq m hotel was designed to conform to international business and luxury hotel standards. The hotel has two wings that include two basements, a ground and mezzanine and 7 floors of guest rooms. The principal use of the basements is for parking, services and equipment. Ground floor and the mezzanine form the public areas. These include the lobbies, three restaurants, banquets, ballroom , health clubs and swimming pools. Conference rooms and some other business areas are accommodated in a separate block in the front. The 7-storey high guest rooms are designed in a contemporary style. The renowned Robert Bilkey and Oscar Llinas, experts in hotel design, have designed the interiors of the hotel. One of the main features is the lobby with an enchanting stacked glass feature at the centre. The glass entrance doors open into the lobby, which looks right into the restaurant and the landscaped garden beyond. The glass walls on both sides give an open look, which further bestows the interiors with a seamless transparent appearance. The lighting using innovative and sophisticated technology is credited to the UK-based DPA Consultants. The concept is mood lighting, where the three colours – warm white, blue and red are blended to create dramatic effects. The lighting that can be programmed or manually controlled also adjusts according to the external natural light, conserving energy. Hyatt regency The front facade. The skillfully lit corridor Entrance lounge The poolside view. The landscape garden with the hotel in the backdrop The Entranceway The restaurant with views of the pool garden. Detail of the facade.
Meluha, Mumbai
Meluha, Mumbai
Meluha,
Meluha, Mumbai
Four Seasons, Mumbai
Four Seasons, Mumbai
Four Seasons,
Four Seasons, Mumbai
Searock, Mumbai
Searock, Mumbai
Searock,
Searock, Mumbai
ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
ITC
ITC Grand Central,
ITC Grand Central, Mumbai The ITC group, the promoters of the Grand Central are known to root their buildings in history and the Grand Central reflects the vibrant architectural legacy of Mumbai city. Situated in central Mumbai locale of Parel-this 250 room hotel is the first luxury hotel built on the mill lands which is gradually witnessing an upsurge in real estate developments. It is one of India’s tallest hotels and soars to a height equal to 35-floors. By its very basic nature, the skyscraper suggests an imposing scale. The pyramidal roof goes on to enhance the overall persona of grandeur. This pyramidal roof is again a reflection of old Mumbai and is a derivative from the High Court building in the Fort area. The strict linear geometry of the tower is broken by a series of terraces, which give a sense of vitality to the severely cubic profile whilst creating an interesting form. The lower levels of the building are elaborately detailed with the human scale in mind. The idea was to create a visual connection where people could appreciate the ornate details. The sight of the opulently detailed dome is another striking feature and complements the pyramidal roof of the tower. The red brick facade echoes the classical architecture and is the strongest external manifestation of the historical expression. The brick facade is also broken down and varied with light orange and dark earth coloured bricks, which imparts a feel of depth and intensity. The brick cladding also has an engineering side to it. In view of the fact that the structure was a highrise, the bricks would act in response to the wind and seismic loads applied on it. So, all the lateral loads acting on the brick had to be transferred to a backup system. The solution was to secure the bricks with the means of steel ties and braces to the inner structural wall. As one moves into the hotel, the curving entranceway along the arched windows is evocative of the old colonial architecture and presents a dramatic sense of arrival. The entrance is in fact a very distinguishing feature, one walks into a modest courtyard instead of the usual plush lobby. The courtyard is again evocative of old architectural style. It creates a sense of warm homely ambiance. The architects have tried to create an environment that is inviting rather than intimidating. Public and in-house circulations and movements were handled by creating separate entries for the resident guests and the general guests who would use the restaurants and banquets. Keeping with the classical character, the basic layout captures a sense of proportion and symmetry. Interior spaces are articulated with a series of framed vistas of the court. The guest room towers are set away from the road. The highest level of the tower culminates into what is perhaps the most stirring space in the entire hotel- the Sky Lounge. Just below the pyramidal roof cover, the sky lounge offers uninterrupted views of the multi-faceted island city of Bombay – which was in essence the ultimate inspiration in creating the architecture of the hotel. ITC Grand Central, Mumbai The strict linear geometry of the tower is broken by a series of terraces The red brick façade echoes the historical architectural language The lower levels of the building are elaborately detailed Decorative detail The ornamental column support of the entrance canopy The courtyard The entrance canopy
Lost City, Dubai
Lost City, Dubai
Lost City,
Lost City, Dubai
Proposal for ITC Yamuna, Noida
Proposal for ITC Yamuna, Noida
Proposal for ITC Yamuna,
Proposal for ITC Yamuna, Noida
Le Meredian, Pune
Le Meredian,
Le Meridien, Pune Situated in the heart of Pune, the architecture of Le Meridien pays homage to India’s rich heritage. The hotel features arched windows, jharokhas and classic details that are reminiscent of the impressive wadas of Pune and the old world charm of Rajasthani architecture. The pale hued palette enhances the classical expression of the facade. The design development of the hotel was quite an absorbing process. The site kept on enlarging with time as the original promoter kept acquiring extra land on the periphery. Further, the project saw a change of over three hotel operators during the entire design process and each one of them had their own distinct vision for the project. Nevertheless, the basic conception always remained classical with contemporary interior elements. Rich materials and luxurious proportions in the interior spaces reflect the architectural theme of a classically inspired design. The architects also visited the famous Raja Kelkar Museum in Pune to draw design inspiration. This museum houses some of the most unique artefacts and art of the region; which were carefully studied and incorporated into the design of the hotel. The flooring patterns were derived from the traditional artworks. One of the most fascinating elements of the interior are the carpets, inspired by the famous Maharashtrian Paithani sarees. The inlay works and the upholstery were also imbibed from traditional handicrafts. The 9-storey structure encompasses 176 rooms: 111 are standard rooms, 50 royal clubrooms and 15 suites. The royal clubrooms are exclusively located on the 5th and the 6th-levels with the royal club lounge located on the 5th-floor. The hotel has an open rooftop with a bar on the 10th-floor. Le meridian, Pune The front view. The lobby The entrance lounge The flooring patterns are derived from traditional Maharashtrian art. Detail of the entrance way. The atrium Interior spaces enjoy a classically inspired design.
Taj Mount Road, Chennai
Main - Taj Mount Road, Chennai
Taj Mount Road,
Main - Taj Mount Road, Chennai
Taj, Mumbai
Main - Taj, Mumbai
Taj,
Main - Taj, Mumbai
Holiday Inn, Ahmedabad
Holiday Inn, Ahmedabad
Holiday Inn,
Holiday Inn, Ahmedabad
Leela Palace, Udaipur
Leela Palace, Udaipur
Leela Palace,
Leela Palace, Udaipur
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Patna
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Patna
Proposed Luxury Hotel,
Proposed Luxury Hotel, Patna
The Leela, Goa
The Leela, Goa
The Leela,
The Leela, Goa
Nirmal Lifestyle, Mumbai
Nirmal Lifestyle, Mumbai
Nirmal Lifestyle,
Nirmal Lifestyle, Mumbai
ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai
ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai
ITC Grand Maratha,
ITC Grand Maratha, Mumbai
Lost City, Dubai
Lost City, Dubai
Lost City,
Lost City, Dubai
Ruberwala Hotel, Mumbai
Ruberwala Hotel, Mumbai
Ruberwala Hotel,
Ruberwala Hotel, Mumbai
Radisson, Mumbai
Main - Radisson, Mumbai
Radisson,
Main - Radisson, Mumbai
