HAYAT REGENCY HOTEL

Project name: Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

Location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Date completed: 2018
Architect: Al Bawady Engineering
Interior Designer: WA International

LOCATION
Hyatt Regency is located just 15 minutes from
Bole international airport, and most centrally
located on Meskel Square, connecting the large
artery roads of Addis Ababa. The hotel stands
within a short walking distance to the United
Nations Conference center and within a 15
min. drive to the African Union Headquarters
with the largest conference facilities in the
country. The presidential palace, government
and business offices are also within short reach
of the hotel.

DESCRIPTION

Luxury Hotel. Opened January 2019 . Set in Addis Ababa, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa offers
accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a
fitness center. This 5 star hotel has a bar and a garden. The accommodation offers 5
star lodging with a complimentary access to pool, sauna and gym. The accommodation
features a 24-hour front desk and room service. All guest rooms come with air conditioning,
a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the
hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. A la carte breakfast
options are available every morning. Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa also provides a business
center and guests can check the newspapers or use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel.
Popular points of interest near Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa include UN Conference Centre,
Unity Park, Meskel square, and Martyrs Museum.

DESIGN INSPIRATION
Design features include artworks designed and created by local artists with inspiration
being reflective of Ethiopia, while upholstery fabrics take their inspiration from typical Tibeb
fabrics & embroidery of traditional Ethiopian attire. Bursts of color from baskets filled with
Ethiopian spices tap not only into ones visual sensory but olfactory sense too.

Walls are adorned with elegantly placed hand woven “safeds”. Glass and metal chandeliers in
the lobby lounge reference bird nests while the blue chandeliers in the reception are each
made of 100 individual blue glass birds representing the Turaco, the national bird of Ethiopia.
A multi-faceted concept with inspiration taken from nature, in particular the hundreds of
bird species found in Ethiopia. Bird colors & characteristic feather markings transcend
conceptually into the interiors in a subtle & sophisticated approach.
With the project being an urban hotel, there was a need to ensure nature is always part of
the design. The client loves his gardens and with the original space being closed WA
International were forced to open the facade, thus creating a flow from interior to exterior.
The challenge was that the original site comprised of two separate buildings adjacent to
each other with the intent to be operated as two separate hotels. However once WA
International was appointed the new owner decided to link the buildings and operate as one
hotel.
SITE

ACCESS POINT AND ENTRANCE TO THE SITE

BIULDING ARRANGMENT ON THE SITE RESPECT TO THE SITE FACTOR
LANDSCAPES
FUNCTION
SPACES
 SUITES

• Royal Presidential Suite

Suites are spacious up to 450 sqms,

overlook the courtyard with its
colorful flowerbeds and water
features, with a large working area,
living rooms and locally inspired
artwork. The suites include access to
the Regency Club Lounge on the
ground floor, serving complimentary
continental breakfast, evening
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Amenities spaces

• Complimentary High Speed Internet

• 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
• Individually controlled heat and air-conditioning
• Laptop-size in-room safe
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities
• Mini fridge
• Iron and ironing board
• Walk-in rain shower
• dining
• Babysitting service on request
• laundry space
FORM
URBAN CONTEXT

 SERVICE AND FOOD

Among Hyatt Regency’s many strengths is its

excellent range of dining and drinking options.
The kitchen, which seats an impressive 177
guests and combines casual dining with sharp
service, offers Levantine inspired cuisine. The
Oriental, which
overlooks Meskel Square, infuses western
BBQ and Asian flavours. Cascara Coffee &
Cocktails serves coffee suffused cocktails
and small, gourmet bites. Pool Bar &
Lounge provides an array of drinks and snacks next to the heated pool. Metro, nestled in the
basement, is designed with evening entertainment firmly in mind. Furthermore, The Market,
located in the lobby, is the perfect place to grab an Ethiopian coffee and quick snack-to-go in
the morning.

 ROOMS

188 rooms, 12 are Regency Suites, 2 are Regency Executive Suites, and, for those who
require space and a stunning courtyard view, there is one luxury Presidential Suite and one
Royal Presidential Suite. The standard rooms are tastefully decorated in shades of cream
with touches of golden yellow. The beds are comfortable, and large windows allow plenty of
sunlight to filter through. The en-suite bathrooms are contemporary, defined by the walk-in
shower and chrome fittings. The suites are similar but have more space and extra furniture
– coffee table, plenty of room to write, and cushioned chairs. There is also quick Wi-Fi
available across the hotel.

 SERVICES
Free internet access/Lobbies
Restorant on site
Bed Room Services
Fitness Center
Spa
Laundry
Meeting Facilities
Biusness Services
 DINNING
With 177 seats it is the largest restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.
Bread and other bakery items are freshly baked, while the other live cooking stations
prepare hot and cold items of the Levantine cuisine.
  THE ORIENTAL
A contemporary restaurant where western BBQ meets the finest of Asian cuisine. With our
BBQ grilled prime meats and Asian bites, guests can experience our culinary expertise in the
two cuisine cultures.

 CASCARA COFFEE & COCKTAILS

Adjacent to the main lobby is a place where you can enjoy the stunning view of the inner
courtyard with water features and colorful flower beds. We serve coffee-flavored cocktails
and gourmet bites. Enjoy the music and the lively atmosphere.
  POOL BAR & LOUNGE
The Pool Bar & Lounge is located on the 1st floor overlooking the hotel’s courtyard with its
landscaped gardens and is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the sun and be well looked
after.

 The Lobby Lounge/ The Market

In the heart of the lobby is offered freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee, tea, delicious pastries,
bakery items, wine and dried fruits and spices.
Case study
CAPITAL HOTEL AND SPA
LOCATION: -
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Bole Sub city On the road from st.urael church to 22(haile gebre silase st.)

DESCRIPTION:
Luxury Hotel. Featuring a fitness center and a spa & wellness center, Capital Hotel and Spa is situated in
Addis Ababa, 1.5 km from UN Conference Centre Addis Ababa. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy
mountain views in the rooms and access to a sauna. The hotel provides a shared lounge. All rooms at
the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. With a private
bathroom, rooms at Capital Hotel and Spa also have pool view. All units have a desk. A Full English/Irish
breakfast is served every morning at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves African
cuisine. The accommodation offers a terrace. Guests have access to the on-site business center and can
use the on-site ATM machine. Speaking Arabic, German, English and French, staff are willing to help at
any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near Capital Hotel and Spa include
UNECA Conference Center, Dembel City Center and Addis Ababa Museum.

• 5 STAR Hotel
• 9 story building
• 114 Bed Rooms of different standards
• 7 conference and event halls
• Business centers
• Swimming pool
• On site and basement parking services
• Laundry services
• Spa and Gymnasium
• Kids zone
• Different type of bar and restaurant services.

Details / Other Expenses

• Floors: 9
• Rooms: 114
• Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
• Non Smoking Rooms: 97
• Handicap Rooms: 2
• Suites: 5
• Room Windows: Windows Do Open
• Cleaning Frequency: Daily
• Meeting Rooms: 9
• Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
• Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
• Pool Info: The outdoor pool facility includes a four-lane 17-meter pool, with a temperature
maintained all year round at a comfortable 30-34°C. The luxurious pool provides the perfect
spot to relax, read and enjoy the beautiful sunny weather of Addis Ababa.
• Ownership: Lexus Addis PLC

General overview
Capital hotel have a good accessibility from the main street of haile gebre silase.

Every spaces have air conditioning systems and fire/smoke detector and water sprinkler.

There is a separated entrance for the customers and the workers.

There are onsite parking spaces and a mutual agreement site parking space with the nearby WSA
offices.

There is a separated lift for the service and customers.

There is 3 emergency exit on different sides of the building that’s visible to the customers.
The courtyard is above the 1st floor for the privacy of the guests who will access

the bedrooms.

Entrance and Lobby

On the Entrance there is a space for dropping a VIP and luggage.

The lobby of the hotel is simple and it have a mezzanine floor for a gallery bar.

The hotel is a contemporary but it has an Ethiopian coffee ceremony space on the entrance lobby.

The entrance and existence have separated gate.

In every floor there is an emergency exit maps.

There is a banking and ATM services for the customers.

On the lobby reception and concierge are available.

MEETING AND EVENTS FACILITY
Seven conference and event halls, each named after famous Africans, are

convenient for business meetings and variety of other events.

MEETING HALL FEATURES

Table headphones to interpret into two languages for 90 participants.

Built in speaker system.

Audio recording facilities.

Dimmable lighting system with different themes for presentations.

Fully controllable air conditioning system.

Built in fire/smoke detectors and water sprinklers.

Emergency lights
Soundproof double-glazed windows.
ACCOMMODIATION

Capital Hotel have five different types of Bedrooms:

• Suite
• Studio
• Twin standard
• King standard
• King superior

Suite:

73.20square meters Splendid and welcoming room with a spacious bed with an independent hall way
dressing room decorated with a state of the art Interior design with completed amenities and private
balconies, Jacuzzi, wired and wireless Internet access, satellite television and mini bar. The room has a
fancy living room with an extra guest rest room.
Studio

41.90 square meter

A relaxing and stylish guest room complete with convenient amenities. The rooms have private
balconies, Jacuzzi, Wired and wireless Internet access, satellite television and mini bar.

Twin Standard

33.50 square meters

A relaxing and stylish guest room complete with two double beds and convenient amenities. The room
has a private balcony, wired and wireless Internet access, satellite television and mini bar.

King Standard

31.50 square meters

A stylish guest room complete with convenient amenities. The room has private balconies, Wired and
wireless Internet access, satellite television and mini bar.
King Superior

31.50 square meters

A Stylish guest room complete with convenient amenities. Wired and wireless Internet access, satellite
television and mini Bar.

BAR AND RESTAURANTS

• The Capital dining hall on the ground floor.
• The Gallery lounge on the mezzanine floor.
• Pool bar and lounge on the ground floor.
• Sky line bar and lounge on the 9th floor.
• Specialty lounge.
• There is a pastry shop on the outside area.
Circulation of the Buildings
• 2 Customers lift service and 1 service lift for one building.
• There is a laundry shooting place.
• 3 emergency stairs are provided.
• The corridor of the bed room is too much attractive and have a good view to the courtyard.
Service facilities of the Hotel in every floor.

BASEMENTS
• A laundry and lining facilities for both customers and staffs.
• Offices for F&B, technicians, HR, Purchasing office, Finance, Engineering departments and
security offices.
• CCTV rooms.
• Power house room and pump rooms.
• General store
• Kitchen store (cold room)
• Swimming pool pump house.
• Changing room for staffs
• Dining room for staffs.
GROUND
• Reception, concierge and coffee areas
• Capital Dining.
• Main Kitchen
• Common Toilets.
• Bank and ATM.
• Front desk offices.
• Laundry shops.
• GALLERY BAR ON MEZZANINE FLOOR.

1ST FLOOR
• Conference halls.
• Common toilets
• Business centers.
• Tea break service areas

2ST – 8thFLOOR
 • Different types of bed rooms.
• 2nd Floor Gym on the other building
• 4th & 5th floor conference hall on the other building

9th FLOOR
• Sky lounge
• Kitchen and store.

ADVANTAGES OF CAPITAL HOTEL

• Good in designing emergency exits.
• The court yard is beginning from the first floor for the privacy of the customer who uses a bed
room.
• The lifts are separated for the customers and staffs.
 1.1 LIVE CASE STUDY 2

Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi

1.1.1. INTRODUCTION

Located 15 km from IGI Airport, Radisson Blu - Paschim Vihar is the third hotel from Carlson
Group in Delhi.

Based on Neo-Gothic style of architecture, the building is a typical business hotel with deep
rooted commercial values. The ground floor of the hotel not only contains the lobby and
coffee shop but also consists of a shopping mall whose services are inside the 3rd basement
level. The ground floor also contains the entrance to the banquet lobby which is in turn on
the 1st floor of the building.

Figure 4-11: View of Swimming Pool and Guest Floors

 Predominant Use - Commercial Residential

 Period of Completion - 2010

 Architects - Anil Sharma Architects, New Delhi

 1.1.2. VALIDITY and OBJECTIVE of CASE STUDY

As opposed to WESTIN, which is a form based development; the design of Radisson Blu
concentrates on efficient mechanical and civil services.

Similar to the proposed project, it has more than 200 guest rooms and every facility to augment
the business class customers.

1.1.3. LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY

Radisson Blu is located 15 kilometers from T3, IGI airport and well connected to the rest of the
city.

Figure 4-12: Land Use around Radisson Blu

Source: Author

Figure 4-13: Location of Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar

1.1.4. SURROUNDING LAND USE & URBAN CHARACTER

As can be seen from the surrounding land use, the location of the hotel is not quite right and
it also is in contrast with the surrounding urban character which is predominantly mid-rise
and surrounded by vacant land. Figure 41 above shows the immediate urban land use and
thus the context of the building; and it can be seen clearly that it is contrast to its surroundings
in one way or another.
 1.1.5. LOCAL BYE-LAWS

FAR Allowed - 4.0

Site Area - 3.78 Acres
Allowed Built-up Area - 61,188 m2

Total Built-up Area - 81, 800 m2 (20,000 m2 more than allowed limit)
Height Restriction - 60 Meters
Overall Building Height - 37.5 Meters
Allowed Ground Coverage - 30 %

Ground Coverage - 6480 m2 (2,000 m2 more than allowed limit)

1.1.6. CIRCULATION
The diagram below shows the site circulation of the hotel (Fig. 43).

Figure 4-14: Circulation in & out of Radisson Blue

 1.1.7. SERVICES

Figure 4-15: First Basement of Radisson Blue

Source: Author

The Figure above shows all the service areas placed in the 1st basement of the hotel.

The detailed area program of the spaces shown here shall be furnished in later chapters.

Figure 4-16: Second Basement of Radisson Blu

The pictures below show some of the service related areas in the hotel.

Figure 4-17: A.C Ducts in False Ceiling (Left) & Basement Ventilation (Right)

Figure 4-187: Laundry Room (Left) & Pump Room (Right)

Figure 4-19: HVAC Plant Room (Left) & Low Tension Panel Room (Right)

The hotel has an installed capacity of 2000 tons of

refrigeration and 750 tons for the diesel generators.
Figure 4-20: Cable Trays inside False Ceiling (Left) & D.G Room (Right)
Source: Author

Fire hydrant cabinets

(FHCs) are provided
besides every fire
escape staircase.
Automatic sprinklers
linked to smoke
detectors
(Honeywell).

Figure 4-21: Fire Hydrant Cabinet (Left) & Smoke Detectors (Right)
Source: Author

1.1.8. INTERNAL PLANNING

The internal planning of Radisson Blu is very efficient in terms of segregation of served and
servants, and robust service planning. Also the guest facilities are accessible to all the guests
from every floor. Shown below are the schematic plans of the hotel floors showing the
horizontal distribution of functional spaces.
Figure 4-22:
Third Floor -
Radisson
Blu Source:
Author

Figure 4-23:
Sixth Floor -
Radisson
Blu Source:
Author
Figure 4-24: Seventh Floor - Radisson Blu
Source: Author
Figure 4-25:
Typical
Guest Floor
-
Radisson
Blu
Source: Author
 1.1.9. INTERIORS

On entering the building, the first thing to show up is the Grand Lobby. Based on Neo-Gothic
style of architecture, the materials and textures used give a very grand atmosphere.

As can be seen from the above Figure 55, the whole lobby is kept without furniture except for
the reception desk and the concierge table.

This is done in order to create a sense of vastness. Materials used in the lobby are white
patterned tiles to create a Gothic Motif. The walls are clad with wall tiles of black color.

As evident from the picture, the lobby has to rely on artificial lighting solutions for proper
visual comfort, as there is an evident lack of day lighting. Mirrors are also used in abundance,
so as to create a sense of vastness and also to reflect the minimal amount of sunlight available.

The lobby here is connected to the ‘Tea Lounge’ and the guest lift lobbies. There is no separate
luggage elevator present.

Guest lift lobbies are very illustriously decorated with black patterned wall tiles and contrasting
white patterned tiles. For lighting there are chandeliers.
As could be seen from Figure 40, the swimming pool is on the terrace of 6th floor. From the

pool, the guest room stacking from 6th till 12th floor could be seen.

It can be safely concluded that, design of Radisson Blu is governed by commercial values, thus
the shape of building respond to the site constraints. As opposed to the free flowing and
dynamic nature of Westin, it is more of a static design. But much thought has been put into
the interior schemes of the hotel.

1.1.10. OVERALL ANALYSIS

• The building seems to be in contrast with the surrounding built character.

• As can be observed from the site photographs of surrounding areas taken from pool
area; neither the buildings heights nor form developed are in harmony.

• Being a 5-star property the hotel has to have a certain standard of design but, in this
case, the hotel’s design is so misplaced that it does not respond to either of the
climatic or site conditions. The building is a standalone facility which could have been
successful even if it were to be placed someplace else.

• Overall Radisson Blue is a well-designed hotel, adhering to the brand standards of

Radisson group. It fulfills all the prerequisites to be a 5-star facility, the service design
is impeccable, but the only place where there is an issue would be the overall design
of the built structure, which is much monotonous when compared to the other study,
i.e. WESTIN Gurgaon.
 1.2 LITERATURE CASE STUDY 2

AHMEDABAD HOTEL, AHMEDABAD, INDIA

1.2.1. INTRODUCTION

Ahmedabad Hotel is glaring example of the rapidly growing design standards in the Indian
construction industry. Designed by Indian architects and built by the Indian firms, this hotel is
going to be a benchmark for upcoming projects in India.

Location - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Designed by - Studio Symbiosis

Architects - Amit Gupta, Britta Knobel

Gupta, in collaboration
with Vandana Sehgal

Start date - April2012

Present Status - Under Construction

 1.2.2. VALIDITY and OBJECTIVE of CASE STUDY

Ahmedabad hotel was chosen as a case study because of the dynamic design principle
involved. It was also taken to imply the fact that such designs are not only conceived but also
implemented in India.

1.2.3. IMMEDITE SITE CONTEXT

 1.2.4. DEVELOPMENT of FORM

On the lower three floors the proposal consists of reception lobby, shopping area, banquet
hall, meeting rooms, restaurants, lounge space and service areas. All these elements are tied
with a coherent design language of natural canyon like formations. The spaces are carved out
using the same design principles with which a wave carves out a canyon.

Figure 4-37: Development of Canyon like Form

Source: Author

1.2.5. SPACE PLANNING

The building comprises of three waves which are very carefully translated into dramatic key
spaces on the lower floors and on the upper floors they translate into room grids with focus
on standardized room sizes. These waves emerge effortlessly from the landscape creating a
sense of harmonic relationship with the ground.

The entry to the building has been marked with a column

less cantilever that creates a dramatic entrance space.
Figure 4-38: Ground Floor Plan - Ahmedabad Hotel

The different functions in the building with different programmatic requirements are blending
together thus resulting in this iconic building.

The profile of the building has been designed with keen emphasis given both to the smooth
transition from the horizontal landscape to the vertical structure and to the standardization
and repetition of the façade components.
 The profile of the building has
been designed with keen
emphasis given both to the
smooth transition from the
horizontal landscape to the
vertical building and to the
standardization and repetition of
the façade components.

The façade is designed as an

intricate part of the building.
The interdependent
relationship between the skin and
structure of the building makes
the system a very coherent one.