Design Layout

Assist the interior designer and appointed consultants in the creation of sensible, efficient, comfortable and operationally sound layouts which encompass the design statement and facilities program. Preparation of Hotel Operating Equipment Lists Prepare detailed hotel operating equipment lists for purchasing all hotel operating equipment such as televisions, guestroom safes, kitchen utensils, linen, loose furniture, etc.

Specialized Design Specifications

Provide specifications for the various back of house areas. Provide the architect with a detailed understanding of the space planning, finishes schedules for all the support areas. Provide details on specialized design and operational aspects related to the construction of an international hotel.

 

Consultant and Contractor Recommendations

Provide contact details on recommended consultants and suppliers that have a proven track record in the hospitality sector to ensure that the developer will achieve value for money and a cohesive project meeting the intent of the initial vision of the owner. Issue a project implementation chart outlining the significant critical path milestones.

Feasibility Study

Determine base parameters of the market location, project site, competition and demand analysis. Assess the end user and work out the areas needed in the facility program based on the type of development and the critical factors needed for the success of the development.

Facility Program

Provide initial guidelines for the development, taking into consideration the owner's or developer's brief. This program details the sizes of individual areas and components required throughout the hotel. Outlines which areas are associated for proper workflow patterns. This becomes the architects planning tool so that all facilities are correctly provided at an early stage and as a checking tool for area efficiencies and cost control throughout the project.

Conceptual Design Review
Review and provide direction to the architect, owner and consultant team to ensure that the complex is built to recognized international standards. Establish a design review process that checks for design compliance against the development brief.

Design Development Review
Conduct a detailed review of the entire development plans and specifications to ensure that the owner's requirements have been fully addressed. A full value engineering exercise will be conducted to ensure design efficiencies and buildability is a key factor of the design.