Vivanta By Taj-Whitefield

Bangalore

By
Roshan Rakesh Adithiyan Prabu
 INTRODUCTION

• Location - Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

• Architects - WOW Architects | Warner Wong
Design
• Client - The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
• Area - 19638.0 sqm
• Project Year - 2009
 Introduction
•Located 45 km away from the airport,

•the hotel stands right at the main entrance

to the International Tech Park, Bangalore.

• Set amidst a refreshing and aesthetically

appealing lush landscape, ITPB provides the
perfect setting for a unique design structure.

•Staring at a very huge piece of rock, the architect of this unique hotel saw three
things during his first site visit. Stone. Grass. And Sky.

•The three elements - stone, grass and sky combine to create a feeling that
captures a stylish vibe. Discover it in the lobby. Spot it cascading by the poolside.
 Design
Concept:
A Sense of Drama & Discovery!
Created by WOW
Architects/Warner Wong Design,
Singapore
Designed as a flowing land-
scrapper that blends earth to sky
Spaces flow and connect to each
other encouraging exchange and
interaction.
Façade changes color, texture &
tone to express the borderless
potential of its guests
Site Analysis
North Point

Site Area : 4.8 Acres

PLANS -Spaces and Circulation
 FRONT OF THE HOUSE SPACES
• The lounge
• The cascade
• Celsius Pool
• Fitness centre
• Jiva spa
• Rhythm lounge
• Agenda Boardroom
• The Oval Business centre
• Latitude – All Day Diner
• Tease Bar
• Terracota – Indian Restaurent
• Ballrooms – Tango 1,2 & 3
• Caramel - The Delicatessen
 ENTRANCE/LOBBY/RECEPTION

ENTRANCE SHOULD HAVE IMMEDIATE VIEW OF THE BAR, LOBBY

SEATING AND RECEPTION DESK

RECEPTION SHOULD HAVE THREE

DESKS

IN VIVANTA, THEY HAVE

PROVIDED THREE DESKS
GUEST ROOMS
STANDARDS PROVIDED SPACE INFERENCE
CITY VIEW SUITE SHOULD
BE 72 SQ.M MIN (2 BEDROOM
CITY VIEW SUITE=
120.SQ.M
THEY HAVE PROVIDED
LARGE SPACE FOR THIS
ADULTS AND 2 CHILDRENS) Presidential nirvana suite SUITE ROOM.
Loft suite
STANDARD STANDARD THEY HAVE FOLLOWED THE
ROOM/MANDRIAN ROOM ROOM/MANDRIAN STANDARDS
SHOULD BE MIN 44SQ.M ROOM= 42 SQ.M
JUNIOR SUITE (2 PERSON) JUNIOR SUITE= 64 SQ.M THEY HAVE FOLLOWED THE
SHOULD BE 47 TO 65 Allure suite STANDARDS AND THE
SQ.M Premium Temptation ROOM IS QUITE BIG.

BEDROOM SERVICE PANTRY ROOM= 18 SQ.M THEY HAVE PROVIDED ONE

PANTRIES SHOULD BE PANTRY ROOM ON EACH
PROVIDED FOR EACH WING.
WINGS IN CASE OF 5 STAR
BEDROOM CORRIDORS CORRIDOR WIDTH= 2.1M THEY HAVE FOLLOWED THE
SHOULD BE MIN 2M WIDE STANDARDS
 General Room Amenities
• Room size- 327 sq ft
• Ergonomically designed study table
and chair
• Television - 32" LCD TV screen with
home theatre system and surround
sound to personalize your
entertainment
• Internet Protocol telephone
• Bathrooms with shower cubicles
(rain shower) and toilet area
• Bath amenities are Forest
Essentials made from natural
ingredients
• Electronic safe
DELUXE ALLURE SUITE

Deluxe Allure Suite -

447 sq ft
LOFT SUITE

Loft Suite - 925 sq.

ft
PREMIUM TEMPTATION SUITE

Premium Temptation Suite -

770 sq. ft
PRESIDENTIAL NIRVANA SUITE

Presidential Nirvana Suite -

970 sq. ft
 MEETING ROOM
• STANDARDS:-

16 SEATER CAPACITY= 9M X 6M = 54 SQM

8 SEATER CAPACITY= 6M X 4.5M
4 SEATER CAPACITY= 4.5M X 3.6M
THEY SHOULD PROVIDE STORE ROOM BESIDE THE MEETING ROOM.

• PROVIDED/ INFERENCE:-

16 SEATER CAPACITY= 60 SQ.M

8 SEATER CAPACITY= 20 SQ.M
6 SEATER CAPACITY = 12 SQ.M
THEY HAVE PROVIDED STORE ROOM OF CAPACITY OF 10 SQ.M
WORK AT VIVANTA IN AGENDA
 AGENDA - HI TECH BOARDROOM

• VGA Laptop Presentation

Capabilities, Motorized Screen
• 63 inch LCD, Video and Audio
Conferencing with session
recording capabilities
• Video conferencing codec
• Polycom, 7 Boundary
microphones on the table
• Tilt boxes with Lan Network,
DVD Player
• Room Control (Lights, Volume,
VC, Presentation switching,
camera pan, recording, TV
controls) all on one interface
• AC thermostat in room
THE OVAL
 The Business Center
…..Oval
CENTRALISED SERVICES INCLUDE

• Wi-Fi printer
• Comb binding
• lamination
• Photocopier
• Fax
• Internet access
• 2 PCs
• Night vision cameras
• Two meeting rooms for 8 and 6 people
respectively.
SMELL THE COFFEE AT LATITUDE – THE ALL DAY DINER
OR STEP OUT AND REACH FOR THE SKIES ……. CASCADE
RELAX & ENERGIZE AT CELSIUS – THE POOL
Relax & Energize at Celsius – the pool

• Dimensions: length - 25.15 Meters; width -

10.75 Meters (1 m = 3.2 feet)
• Depth of the Pool - 1.2 Meters (approx.4
feet)
• A separate KIDS pool: length - 25.15
Meters; width - 3 Meters; Depth - 0.18 to
0.65 Meters
• Temperature display
• Two watches displayed
• Water treatment plant with chlorination
Stay energized. Work up a sweat at… FITNESS CENTRE
 Fitness Centre
• The Vivanta by Taj - Whitefield Fitness
Centre has everything you need to meet
your health and fitness requirements on
the go.

• Open 24-hours
• Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and
cardio machines
• Yoga & Aerobics in an exclusive area adjacent to
the gym
 FITNESS ROOM

STANDARDS PROVIDED INFERENCE

1.SHOULD CONSIST OF GYM AREA = 90 SQ.M THEY HAVE PROVIDED
ATLEAST 5 PIECES OF MANY NO.S OF FITNESS
EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT BUT THEY
2.DAY ROOM(TREATMENT HAVEN’T PROVIDED
ROOM) IS ESSENTIAL. TREATMENT ROOM.
 Fitness Centre
• THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDES
• 3 Treadmills
• 1 Static cycle
• 1 Elliptical bike
• 1 EFX
• 1 Stepper,
• 7 Individual single station machines
• 2 Flexible machines for anterior
and posterior thigh muscles.
• Flat bench
• Incline and decline bench
• Free weights
ENERGY & TRANQUILITY UNITE AT…… JIVA SPA
 Jiva…. Chic, Contemporary Spa
Relieve yourself from the city's busy lifestyle and experience the traditional Indian
wellness heritage at the Jiva Spa at the Vivanta by Taj-Whitefield, Bangalore.

• 3 treatment suites. The suites have been innovatively

designed around a soothing garden
• Prithvi - 192 Sq ft
• Vayu - 192 Sq ft
• Akash - 192 Sq ft
• Relaxation room with two heated loungers
• Spa operational hours:
• A beauty salon
• Separate steam and sauna room
• Experiential showers
• Changing rooms and personal amenities
• Long term fitness regime for regular guests
RHYTHM - THE LOUNGE
 Rhythm - The Lounge

BUSINESS SOMETIMES CALLS YOU

TO S-T-R-E-T-C-H.

• You'll find Rhythm near the fitness

centre.
• A chilled out space, where guests living
in Indulgence rooms and suites are
invited.
• This lounge presents a stunning view of
the pool.
 Latitude – the All Day Diner
1. It's just around the corner from the
lobby, overlooking the pool.
2. An all day dining space that has an
informal air. An inside outside
experience that also captures the
salubrious climate the city has to offer.
3. An open interactive kitchen with
multi level display kitchen counters,
mood lighting, eclectic world music and
a high definition TV screen complete the
experience at this modern all day diner.
4. Hours: 24 hr
THE ALL DAY DINER
TEASE, THE BAR
STANDARD:-
TEASE ,THE BAR !
1. IT SHOULD BE LOCATED TO ALLOW DIRECT ACCESS
TO THE LOBBY.
2. SEATING CAPACITY WILL BE LINKED TO THE NO. OF GUEST
BEDROOM.
PROVIDED/INFERENCE:-
1. THE BAR HAS THE SEATING CAPACITY OF 60 PPL. WHICH
IS ALMOST EQUAL TO THE NO. OF GUEST BEDROOMS ON
THAT FLOOR( 67 ROOMS).
It should be located to allowdirectaccessfrom the lobby .
The Bar isdesignedelegantlywitha waterbody in the centre.
TERRACOTTA - THE INDIAN RESTAURANT
 NORTH WEST FRONTIER CUISINE

This Indian Specialty restaurant which

features authentic Indian cuisine with
regional influences has been designed as
a contemporary and urban outlet. The
action stations and open interactive
kitchens provide for a unique dining
experience.

Hours: Lunch: 12:00 pm -2:45 pm,

Dinner: 7:00 pm -11:30pm

A WHIFF OF ROMANCE AT
THE PATIO AT TERRACOTTA
MEET AT TANGO, THE BANQUET HALL
BANQUET ROOM
STANDARD:-

• IT SHOULD HAVE PRE- FUNCTIONAL LOBBY AREA.

PROVIDED/INFERENCE:-

• THEY HAVE TOTALLY 3 BANQUET HALLS .

TANGO-1 = 246 SQ.M WITH LOBBY AREA OF 69 SQ.M WHICH
IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE FLOOR AREA OF THE BANQUET
HALL.
TANGO-2 = 145 SQ.M WITH LOBBY AREA OF 46 SQ.M WHICH
IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE FLOOR AREA OF THE BANQUET
HALL.
TANGO-3 = 154 SQ.M WITH LOBBY AREA OF 40 SQ.M WHICH
IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE FLOOR AREA OF THE BANQUET
HALL.
 TANGO 1 & 2 - BALLROOMS
OUR DEDICATED SPACE FOR
BANQUET FACILITIES
• Ballrooms Inbuilt AV features(
Drop Down Screen, Drop Down
Projector)
• Pillar less Halls
• Modular tables from Forbes - UK
& Buzzer assistance
• Interface with complete room
control(lights, volume, drop
down screen, projector control)
CARAMEL – THE DELICATESSEN
LIGHTING
• STANDARDS:-
1.DISTANCE BETWEEN FENESTRATION OF ROOM TO
OBSTACLE(S) DIVIDED BY OBSTACLE HT(H) SHOULD BE
GREATER THAN 3. THAT IS,
S/H>3.
2.IF ROOM DEPTH IS MORE THAN 10 WINDOWS SHOULD
BE PROVIDED ON OPP. SIDES FOR LIGHTING.
• PROVIDED/STANDARDS:-
1. THEY IS NO SUCH OBSTACLE BESIDE THE BUILDING
SPACE.
2. SINCE THE LENGTH OF SPACES ARE MORE THAN
10M THEY HAVE PROVIDED WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES.
LIGHTING
SPACES REQUIRED AMOUNT INFERENCE
OF ILLUMINANCE IN
LUX

BOILER 50-100-150
SWITCH ROOM/ METER ROOM/ HV 100-150-200
SUBSTATION

CONTROL ROOM 200-300-500

TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM
200-300-500 LOCALIZED LIGHTING OF
CONTROL DISPLAY AND
CONTROL DESKS ARE
PROVIDED WHICH SATISFIES
THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF
ILLUMINANCE.

DG ROOM/ COMPRESSOR ROOM 100-150-200

PUMP HOUSES/ WTP HOUSES 100-150-200

INTERIOR PARKING 20-30-50

LIFTS 50-=100-150
STANDARDS REQUIRED AMOUNT INFERENCE
OF ILLUMINANCE
IN LUX
INSPECTION(PRESERV 500-750-1000
ING/
FREEZING)
PREAPARATION 300-500-750
FROZEN FOODS 200-300-500
PROCESS AREA 200-300-500 LOCALIZED LIGHTING
AND LAMP OF
COLOUR RENDERING
GROUP 1-A AND 1-B IS
PROVIDED
PACKAGING AND 200-300-500
STORAGE
UNPACKING SORTING 150-200-300
LARGE ITEM STORAGE 50-100-150
SMALL ITEM STORAGE 200-300-500
LOADING BAYS 100-150-200
COLD STORES 200-300-500
LIGHTING
STANDARDS REQUIRED AMOUNT INFERENCE
OF ILLUMINANCE
IN LUX
ENTRANCE HALL 50-100-150
RECEPTION DESKS 200-300-500
BARS/ COFFEE 50-100-200 LOCALIZED LIGHTING
SHOP/DINING ARE PROVIDED.
ROOMS/RESTURANTS
/ LOUNGES
READING ROOMS 200-300-500
SEMINAR ROOMS/ 300-500-700
MEETING ROOMS
BACK OF THE HOUSE ANALYSIS :

ELECTRICAL
• DG:-
1. THEY HAVE USED 750 KVA CAPACITY OF 2 NO.S
2. STANDARD SIZE FOR DG ROOM SHOULD BE 10700MM(L) X
7700MM(W) X 6100MM(H).
3. THEY HAVE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SPACE FOR THIS ROOM.
• TRANSFORMER:-
1. THEY HAVE PROVIDED 1000KVA CAPACITY OF TWO NO.S
2. STANDARD SIZE FOR 1000KVA ROOM IS 5M X 5M.
3. THEY HAVE PROVIDED ADEQUATE SPACE FOR TRANSFORMER.
• HT AND LT ROOMS:-
1. STANDARD ROOM SIZE FOR H.T SHOULD BE 4M X 4M.
2. STANDARD LT ROOM SIZE SHOULD BE 4M X 6M.
3. THEY HAVE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR BOTH THESE
ROOMS.
AC PLANT ROOM
• THEY HAVE PROVIDED 3 NO.S OF 250 TR .
• STANDARD ROOM SIZE= (8M X 6M X 3.5M)
• THEY HAVE PROVIDED ADEQUATE SPACE
FOR THIS ROOM.

AHU ROOM
1. STANDARD ROOM SIZE (3.2 X 3.6 M) MIN
2. THEY HAVE PROVIDED ADEQUATE ROOM
SIZE FOR AHU SPACES.
SEPTIC TANK/ STP PLANT
• STANDARDS:-
1. TOTAL CAPACITY OF SEPTIC TANK (C) = (180
X P)+ 2000.
• PROVIDED/INFERENCE:-
1. POPULATION=1100
2. C= (180 X 1100) + 2000 = 200KL.
3. PROVIDED STP PLANT CAPACITY IS 200KL.
4. THEY HAVE FOLLOWED THE STANDARDS.
FIRE SAFETY MEASURES
• STANDARDS:-
1. FOR BUILDING WHICH IS 15M- 30M HIGH FOLLOWING
PROVISIONS SHOULD BE MADE.
HOUSE REEL, WET RISER, DOWN COMER, YARD
HYDRANT, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM,
MANUALLY OPERATED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM &
AUTOMATIC DETECTION ALARM SYSTEM.
2. FIRE EXITS SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT EVERY 30M
DISTANCES.
3. FIRE CONTROL ROOM SHOULD BE 4M X 4M.
4. UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE CAPACITY SHOULD
BE 100000 LTRS.
5. FIRE PUMP ROOM SHOULD BE 10M .IN LENGTH MIN.
• PROVIDED/INFERENCE:-
ALL THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE MADE IN THIS
HOTEL.
LIFTS
• STANDARDS:-
1. HOTEL SHOULD PROVIDE ATLEAST 2 PASSENGER LIFTS
( MANY MORE CAN BE INCLUDED TO MAXIMIZE GUEST
CONVINIENCE.)
2. MINIMUM 1 NO. OF SERVICE LIFTS SHOULD BE
PROVIDED.
3. THE LIFT LOBBY SHOULD BE 1.5 -2 TIMES THE CAR SIZE.
4. FOR 13 PASSENGER LIFT IT SHOULD BE 2.5 X 1.9.
• PROVIDED/INFERENCE :-
1. THEY HAVE PROVIDED 4 PASSENGER LIFTS AND 4
SERVICE LIFTS.
2. FOR 13 PASSENGER LIFT THEY HAVE PROVIDED 2.5X1.9.
HENCE THEY HAVE FOLLOWED STANDARDS.
FORM ANALYSIS
SENSORY ASPECTS – SPECIAL VIEWS
SPECIAL VIEW