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Sun n FunCLIENT DOCUMENTATION AND DESIGN GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Jissette Jimenez | Aida Lora | Carlida Tang
Wellness Center
1CLIENT: OWNER CLIENT: USER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
2 3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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KIMPTON HOTEL HISTORY
History of Kimpton Hotel
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
The history of The Kimpton Hotel is sourced directly
from the Company Website.
The Kimpton Hotel with over three decades of
experience has managed to maintain a cheerful and
unique guest experience, starting with the “Founder ,
Bill Kimpton… in San Francisco.”
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
As stated in the company website they were considered
the “first boutique hotel and restaurant company in
the U.S.”
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
The idea of creating hotels that felt like home rather
than an impersonal large hotel was something most
never heard of 30 years ago. Wine hour , restaurant
service, adaptive reuse of buildings, pet-friendly, and
eco-friendly methods are just some of the unique
practices that Kimpton offers to its guest.
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Kimpton Karma membership:
Kimpton Hotels website explains that the
Kimpton Karma Membership is free and has 4
different tiers.
Tier 1- 0 Annual nights
Tier 2- 3/10 Annual nights
Tier 3- 7/20 Annual nights
Tier 4 (Inner Circle)- 14/40 Annual Nights
Figure (3)- Info Graphic of Kimpton Hotel Karma
Membership benefits.
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Figure (4)- Digital images from kimpton website that show some of the services and experiences provided by all Kimpton
Hotels.
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
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According to the Kimpton hotel website all hotels empower
women:
Kimpton hotels supports the idea of empowering women.
Partnered with “Dress for Success®”
A “non-profit organization that gives women the tools they
need to thrive in the workplace and achieve economic
independence in more than 20 countries.”
• Donating $10.00 for daily room rate if a member
• 15% discount
• Company code (DFS)
According to the Kimpton hotel website all hotels promote:
Eco-friendly practices such as :
• Non-toxic cleaning supplies, Recycling
• Reduce water use
• Serve organic coffee and other products
Awards such as:
• Conde Nast World Savers Award,
• National Geo Tourism Award
Certifications:
• Green Key Eco-Rating Program
• Trip Advisor Green Leaders Program
• Some LEED building that have reached
Gold.
Organizations affiliate with:
• The Nature Conservancy
• The trust for Public Land.
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KIMPTON HOTEL PRACTICES
Partnerships and practices of kimpton hotel
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Based on the company website, Kimpton Hotels try
to cater to the many different locations around the
world. The social and cultural lifestyle is considered
when implementing a new hotel in order to improve
the guest experience.
With more than 30 years in the business, they are
“Dedicated to a level of social and environmental
responsibility that begins with our employees, extends
to our guest, and includes everything we do.”
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Kimpton Hotels try to create spaces that make guest
feel good and wants guest to feel that they care
about their needs. Other involvements they consider
are the environment impacts, L.G.B.T. (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered community), and many
non-profit organizations for example, “Dress for
Success®”.(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Figure (5)- Digital images from kimpton website that show some of the partnerships and practices that the Kimpton hotel considers. (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Environmental Practices(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
According to the Kimpton hotel website all hotels are part
of the LGBT Community:
Respects all guest, employee’s values:
• Gender
• Race
• Sexual orientation
Organizations affiliate with:
• The Trevor Project is organization that
helps with “crisis and suicide prevention
lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning young
people”.
Hotel provides The Trevor Project with:
• Donating room nights
• Meeting space and catering
• Trevor Ambassador Program
Un-biased Values (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.) Women empowerment (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
According to the Kimpton Kids section of the website it also
specifies that if families are traveling with toddlers and infants
you can also receive amenities such as:
• Child safety kits
• Outlet covers
• Toilet latches
• Nightlights
• Cribs
• Playards
• Child safety seats provided by car rental companies
• Child equipment rental
• Stroller
• Bouncy seat
• Scooter 1CLIENT OWNER
KIMPTON KIDSBased on the company website, Kimpton Hotels offer services
for families.
If traveling with children it can sometimes be difficult to keep
them entertained and provide options for family friendly
activities.
Kimpton hotels are all located “near kid-friendly attractions
like parks, bike paths, and children’s museums.” (‘Kimpton
hotel & restaurants’, n.d.).
All Kimpton Hotels provide children with:
• A welcome gift
• Guppy Love which is a term they use when
they provide a goldfish in the room if
requested.
• Kid friendly swimming pool
• Family-friendly dining
• Just-for-kids amenities
• Hula hoops
• Accredited babysitting
• Forgot it? We’ve Got It! Policy that list common
forgotten items that they provide for free.
Kimpton Family-Friendly Amenities
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Figure (9)- Kid-friendly services at Kimpton Hotel (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Kid-Friendly services (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
KIMPTON STYLE
(‘Kimpton Style Hotel Collection’, n.d.)
On the company website, Kimpton Hotels also makes it available
to guest the ability to purchase Kimpton products.
Based on the interview with Nikolas Morgan he mentioned that
many guest want to buy their bedding and other items so by
popular demand the Kimpton Style website was created, this
provides guest the freedom to take a piece of kimpton back
home with them. (Morgan, 2015)
Items available for purchase:
• Bed
• Pillows
• Bedding
• Bath products
• Decorations
• Bar and Wine products
• Travel items
Kimpton Style also has the Kimpton cares program where you
can give to charity when checking out to organizations such as:
• Dress for Success
• Parks for people
• The Nature Conservancy
• Kimpton red ribbon campaign (HIV)
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Figure (6)- Digital images from Kimpton Style website of the bedding and bath products. (‘Kimpton Style Hotel Collection’, n.d.)
Figure (7)- Digital images from Kimpton Style website of the decorative and bar products. (‘Kimpton Style Hotel Collection’, n.d.)
Figure (8)- Digital images from Kimpton Style website of the popular Kimpton Bicycle. (‘Kimpton Style Hotel Collection’, n.d.)
All the information of the client owner is sourced from
the Kimpton Hotel website.
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C.E.O NARRATIVE
CEO of Kimpton Hotel: Mike De Frino
Date: January 2015
Status: Husband and father of three daughters
Gender: Male
Location: Ross, California
Education: Studied Education in Emory University in
Atlanta, Georgia in 1987.
Figure (1)- Digital image of Mike De Frino, CEO of the Kimpton Hotel.
(‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
The Kimpton Hotel and Restaurants CEO is Mike De Frino, he became the CEO
January 2015. He began working for the Kimpton Brand in 1997 as a General
Manager for Alexis Hotel in Seattle, Washington.
His current responsibility consist of “overseeing all personnel and systems to acquire,
develop, renovate, operate and maintain the growing number of hotels and
restaurants managed by kimpton”. (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Mike De Frino is now focusing on Kimpton’s group of boutique hotels in all the
locations and is working hard to ensure that each hotel is stylized and catering its
location and guest demographic.
When Kimpton decided to expand into the global market Mike De Frino took on the
role as Kimpton’s Chief Operating Officer and “over saw operations across the entire
brand, with responsibility for sales and catering, marketing, on –property guest
experience, and facilities oversight”. (‘Kimpton hotel & restaurants’, n.d.)
Figure (2)- Emory University Logo. (‘Global Health
Bulletin’, 2013
SUMMARY OF KIMPTON GOALS & OBJECTIVES OBSERVATIONAL GUIDELINES
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• PERSONALITY
• Based on our groups observations and interviews,
guest as well as the staff vary depending on
location but the main idea is to have a positive
attitude and friendly service.
• AGE OF GUEST
• 25-45
• 45-60+
• Based on the demographics of the current case
study location of The Angler Kimpton Hotel , the
main demographic as mentioned from Nikolas
Morgan on our interview September 14, 2015, the
main demographics are baby boomers and
millennials that travel from Europe and northern
parts of the United States.
(Morgan, 2015)
• ATTITUDES & BELIEFS
• Based on the observations developed from our
case study, The Angler’s Hotel has a informal
approach. People are greeted with a more home-
like environment as well a casual uniform policy
with the staff in order to create a much more
relaxed feel.
• EDUCATION
• Based on our interview we conducted in our case
study the staff is given small workshops for
employee improvements and potential promotion
training.
• Based on the information collected from the company
website as well as the observations conducted from our
case studies, the Kimpton Hotel policy is to offer a
unique experience to their guest.
• Unique experiences through the use of special amenities
and services, pet-friendly hotels, Family-friendly activities,
and global awareness of health, non-profit organizations,
Community involvement, and un-biased views.
• The hotel aims to provide services that also relate to
the location and promote more awareness on the culture
and involvement within the area.
• Based on the CEO Mike De Frino responsibilities of
overseeing all the new design and innovations in all the
hotels affiliated with Kimpton, it is his goal to try and
help cater to the demographics and culture of each
location.
• Mike De Frino has experience with Kimpton from sales to
guest experiences and marketing ,he is very skilled in
providing that The Kimpton is successful and with that in
mind he will help Sun N Fun Resort create an innovative
hotel for the city of Sarasota, Florida.
• When doing the research and observations for our
case study on the Kimpton Values, we were lucky
to interview the front desk manager on the hotel
and he made it very clear that Kimpton although
different in every location, all are friendly and
consider the guest a part of a large family.
(Morgan, 2015)
• Guest are treated like family and are given
services that most hotels would consider to be a
high cost.
• Main priority for hotel is to make sure that the
guest com back and develop a good relationship
with the company.
• Inner circle members as described by Nikolas
Morgan can receive bonuses and free gifts for
being loyal members which includes free nights
and special request. As an example Nikolas Morgan
explained to us that they even go as far as
providing them with their favorite candies or
booking their reservations in advance just so they
don’t have to worry about it. (Morgan, 2015)
• These ideas should be considered in our design in
order to provide our guest with a hotel that
reminds them of home as well as give them a
taste of the Sarasota Culture and simple life.
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CLIENT USER USER TYPES
Hotel staff
Hotel Guests
• Age range: 26-45 years old
• Female and males
• Multicultural
• Approx. 20 staff member
• Age range: 35-65 years old
• Female and Males
• European and Northern Americans
• 50 Room hotel ( 50-150 guests)
• Valet parking staff (1)
• Doorman (1)
• Waiters (2)
• Cashier (1)
• Front desk Manager (2)
• Front Desk staff (2)
• General hotel Manager (1)
• Housekeeping manager (1)
• Housekeeping manager’s assistant (1)
• Chef (1)
• Chef ’s assistants (2)
• Cleaning/recycling Staffs (3)
• Bartender (1)
• Sales (1)
• Executive (1)
• Finance (1)
• Baby boomers
• Millennials
• Environmentally aware
• Hotel Occupancy on season
( Winter )
• Hotel Occupancy off season
(Summer)
85%-90% of the capacity
55%-75% of the capacity
(Morgan, 2015)
(Morgan, 2015)
Based on our case study observations we determined the
following information of the Hotel Staff.
Based on our case study observations we determined the
following information of the Hotel Guest.
The Occupancy was given to us by Nikolas Morgan , the
Front Desk Manager of The Anglers Hotel located in Miami
Beach, Florida.
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CLIENT USER USER ACTIVITIES
Hotel StaffValet parking staff
• Receive the guest when they arrive to
the hotel in any kind of
transportation.
• Provide parking services to guest.
Doorman
• Receive and help the guest with their
luggage.
• Guide the guest to front desk
Waiters
• Take order and serve food to guest on
the restaurant area
Cashier
• Take care of bills from the bar/
restaurant area.
Front desk Manager
• Manage all the front desk employees
and have direct contact with guest.
Front Desk staff
• Be on the front desk checking in and
checking out the guest.
• Give information to the guest
• Receive guest’s amenities requires.
• Pick up phone on front desk
General hotel Manager
• Highest on site position in the hotel.
• In charge of payroll, inventory, quality
control issues.
• In charge of supervise other
department managers and employees.
Housekeeping manager
• In charge of a housekeeping staff.
• Receive complaints from guest
• Rooms service assistance/control
Housekeeping manager’s assistant
• In charge of assist and help with the
housekeeping’s manager tasks.
Primary Chef
• In charge of food inventory.
• Menu design
• Food Quality control
• Menu Design and updates.
Chef ’s assistants
• Preparation and cooking of food.
Cleaning/recycling Staffs
• In charge of waste management
• Cleaning services
• Laundry
Bartender
• Mix, prepare and serve drinks on the
bar/lobby area.
FF&E related to user activity
Valet parking staff
• Podium
• Key box
Doorman
• Communication radio
Waiters
• Dining table to serve
• Trays
• Counter
Cashier
• Counter
• Register
• High chair
• Computer
Front desk Manager/ Front desk staff
• Reception desk
• High Chair
• Computer
• Telephone/ Radio
.
General hotel Manager and Assistant
Manager
• Computer, desk,
telephone and Desk
chair
Housekeeping manager/ Housekeeping staff
• Office with desk,
computer, Desk chair
and telephone
• Cleaning equipment
• Communication radio
Chef / Chef’s assistants
• Fully Equipped kitchen
• Counter tops
• Computer or screen to
get orders.
Bartender
• Drink mixers
• Blender, microwave, and
refrigerator.
• Computer to manage
orders
Based on our case study observations we determined the following
information of the Hotel Staff.
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CLIENT USER USER ACTIVITIES
Hotel Guest • Check-in
• Sleeping
• Lounging
• Dinning
• Swimming in the pool
• Ride the bike
• Drinking on the bar
• Asking for information
• Ordering room service
• Socializing
• Resting in the pool area.
• Snacking in the pool lounge area
• Tanning
• Listening to music
• Taking a shower
• Walking
• Check-out
FF&E related to user activity
• Guest room
• Bed
• Chair
• Desk
• Telephone
• TV
• Lounge
• Chair
• Table
• Dinning
• Chair
• Table
Based on our case study observations we determined the
following information of the Hotel Guest.
USER ASSESTMENT
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DEFINE THE USERS
Demographic characteristics
• European travelers
• Northern baby boomers/ Millennials
Number of occupants
• For a 50 rooms hotel : Approx.. 50-150 guest + 18-25 employees
Age
Is age a significant constraint for design development?
• Yes, Because it would define the user type of our project.
Gender
• Female and male
Culture / Ethnicity
• Multicultural users
Shared values and belief systems
What is the cultural make-up of user population?
• The culture of the guest is very particular. These population usually t are environmentally aware,
up to date with technology, they are living a healthy and fit life, they have economic resources
to spend in comfortable vacations but yet like simple things like a outdoor barbeque and a bike
ride on the beach.
Common values
Which common values are significant?
• They are willing to pay a little more for “eco-friendly facilities” or services.
Is understanding value an important factor (e.g. religious facility)?
Symbolic form
Is comfort from psychological symbols significant?
Yes. They like comfort and luxury but are willing to experience unique destinations.
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THE PHYSIOLOGICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS
Environmental challenge vs. environmental comfort
Is comfort the primary concern for all the senses?
• The guest is looking for comfort and variety of services while on
vacation.
Accessibility
• We need to provide ADA access and rooms for those in need.
Ambient Considerations
Cognitive stimulation
Sensory stimulation (aroma, haptic, etc.)
• The smell, the visual stimulation and the sounds are going to play
an important role in the difference areas of the hotel.
• We should be able to transform spaces in different moments of the
day.
Comfort vs. style
• The comfort is always going to be more important than style in
hotels. The designers would define the style of the hotel according
to the target user/population and location of the hotel.
Aging effect
What are changes in perception?
• The different people visiting the hotel would perceive the spaces in
different ways. They would perform according to their interests, and
status.
How significant is flexibility?
• For the guest it is important that the lounging spaces and the guestroom
give then flexibility to perform different activities.
• For staffs, their work areas should encourage them to provide quality
services to the guest.
Psychological needs
How significant is this potential for well being, way finding, etc.?
Where would this occur (landmarks, nodes, etc.)?
• We need to designate landmarks by creating focal points in the spaces to
promote
Way finding and mystery.
• The nodes would be created by the guest and staff circulation analysis and
we would consider in depth while on design process.
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SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS - 3D PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Functional centrality & adjacency needs
What are the emergency requirement for fire, safety, and medical
intervention?
• Follow fire codes
• Follow safety plan
Is there a need for landmarks, paths, nodes, districts, and regions?
• Yes
Is there a need for signage?
• Yes
Is there a need to use ambient conditions to enhance direction?
• Yes
Is there a need to mark space through structure and/or flexible elements?
• Yes
Privacy considerations
Socio-petal
• Yes, there is a need for enclosed spaces that foster intimate
behavior and close relationships.
Socio-fugal
• Yes, there is a need for open public spaces that discourage
intimate behavior.
Does this space allow for refuge and prospect to interesting vistas?
• Yes, As designers we would design spaces of refuge for
personal experiences.
Public / private
Need for legibility to identify public, semi-public, and private spaces?
• Yes. The guestrooms are consider private spaces while lounge areas are public
spaces.
• We would also provide private areas for staff only .
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BELONGING AND SELF ESTEEM NEEDS (the individual user)
Cultural considerations
Style (architectural & personal) reference
What is the existing context?
• The existing context is an RV resort that has more than 20 years providing services for
Northern Americans owners of second homes.
Should it be utilized in establishing the design direction?
• Yes. Our hotel resort ins going to be inside this complex and we would have to follow the
culture, traditions and interests of the RV Resort guest and staff.
Social considerations
• The City of Sarasota is growing and is willing to integrate the community to any kind of urban/
touristic development.
Symbolic aesthetic reaction
Does status of user require symbolic consideration?
• Yes. The guest are following the trends in technology, health and fitness and would like to see
contemporary materials and finishes.
Vernacular history
Should local vernacular forms be used as a reference?
• The Architectural school of Sarasota has set aesthetical architectural standards for the new
projects in Sarasota.
• The sustainable projects in South Florida are following the climate change and the actual energy
saving policies.
Socio-petal
Interaction distance needs
Is there a relationship between users?
• Yes. The RV Resort guest are regulars and the make friends that
would come back every year for the season.
Is there potential for user discussion / interaction?
• Yes. Guest interaction and entertain is a main concern.
USER PROFILE
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Guest
Greg and Rachel Bobber
Greg is originally from Chicago. He is an
independent entrepreneur with business in
different countries.
He lives in Spain with Rachel, who has
dedicated his life writing motivational books.
They own a second home in Florida and spend
the coldest winter months in the Sunshine
state.
AGE
FINANCIAL POSITION
SOCIAL STATUS
COMMON VALUES
55 and 52
He is an entrepreneur and owns different online
stores. He travels a lot and have the flexibility of
taking long vacations with his wife Rachel.
Greg is an active stock investor in green companies.
Rachel has several best selling books and is part of
green non profit organizations.
• Environmentally aware
• Likes technology
• Easy going
• Caring
• Sophisticated
• Likes comfort
They both takes well care of their health and how
they eat. They follow a healthy lifestyle and workout
every day,
He likes to run in marathon and she likes to play
tennis during the weekend.
He is on to of the technology with the latest on
gadgets and have knowledge of contemporary trends
and fashion.
Greg is married with Rachel, his college sweet heart,
and has 2 children, Julia 26 years old and Sheryl
21 years old that are studying abroad.
• He truly believed in hard work .
• Active philanthropist
• Jewish
PERSONALITY
Baby boomer
USER PROFILE
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Staff
Nikolas Morgan
Front Desk Manager for The Angler Hotel
AGE
FINANCIAL POSITION
SOCIAL STATUS
COMMON VALUES
27
He has 5 years working for Kipmton Hotels and has
a good salary.
He is extrovert and likes to interact with people.
He likes to take his green juices in the morning before
working out.
He is confident and organized.
Single
He truly believes in hard work .
He is open minded
PERSONALITY
He is originally from NY and has been in hospitality
industry since he graduated from NYU.
He is passionate about working for Kipmton Hotels
and personally lives the company’s passion about
taking care of the environment and sustainability.
“Sustainability is doing the same thing we are suppose
to do but efficiently without creating a negative
impact to the environment”
(Morgan, 2015)
DESIGN GUIDANCE
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Baby boomer
Snowbirds
Millennials
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After the user analysis we understand that in order to fulfill this type of guest expectations we would have to follow these
guidelines:
SERVICES
• Provide a variety of food options in the restaurant’s menu to follow the guest’s diet requirements.
• Provide fitness props that help guest continue their lifestyle while on vacation ( ex. Bikes, yoga mats and free weights)
• Give the guest the option of joining local activities with different levels of difficulty in order to create unique memories.
AMENITIES
• Give the guest certain levels of privacy control in their room (acoustical, sensorial and visual)
• Provide flexible spaces that could adapt to different types of guest and activities.
• Create areas of nodes where the guest could socialize with other guest with the same interests.
• Provide spaces that visually represent the local values of the city so that guest can relate and feel engaging.
• Integrate the latest technology in finishes, materials and electronics to keep the hotel on the loop in terms of innovations to
maintain guest’s attention.
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DESIGN GOALS & OBJECTIVES
MISSION STATEMENT Provide a sustainable facility of lodging inside of an existing RV resort in the city of Sarasota,
Florida, creating a customized experience for our guests, based on the Kimpton Hotel values and
thus support our purpose of designing a unique space in sustainable design; bringing the ideal
setting where guest can relax, be entertained, practice healthy alternative methods, and become
integrated with a delightful community.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Figure (10) Thoughts digital image (Iltaen, 2014).
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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• Provide the highest quality of sustainability possible within the hotel resort, taking into
consideration the comfort parameters of guests.
• Provide a type of lodging that makes guest feel pleasant , as well as buy second homes or
potentially long-term stay.
• Provide tablets and/or other digital devices in order to give alternative activities that guest
can control, increasing customer satisfaction as well as diminishing the long lines in customer
service desk.
• Provide gathering and entertainment spaces for guest’ social interaction.
• Provide fitness and wellness areas indoor/outdoor to ensure that guests are productive and
motivated.
• Provide multipurpose spaces for events and workshops in order to integrate the community.
FACILITY GOALS & OBJECTIVES
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
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FORM
TIME
ECONOMY
FUNCTION
• The new hotel resort shall be designed by following “The Sarasota School of Architecture” philosophy which is
clean lines in interior spaces and bold architectural features.
• Create a landmark by implementing local and sustainable materials such as concrete, steel and glass.
• Provide an environment homelike (second home) but with the facilities and services of a high quality hotel.
• Take advantage of the transparency and natural light of the facade, and consider integrating the nature as part
of the design , lastly allowing views.
• Incorporate art from local artists of Sarasota County, Florida, in order to improve and promote not only their
work but the culture of the area.
• Adjectives which describe the final desired project: clean, structured, dynamic, post-modern, and sustainable.
• The building should adhere to the fundamental principles of The Sarasota School of Architecture.
• The hotel resort will accommodate approximately 50 rooms - 150 total potential guests.
• Provide activities according to the demographic target which in this case are baby boomers and snow birds.
• Promote sustainable practices and raise awareness to guests and community members.
• Create pleasant areas to rest and entertain.
• Provide for 21st century technologies such as tablets, computer, self check-in/out, and interactive info screens.
• Build the facility within a budget that the Kimpton and Sun N Fun RV Resort will provide.
• As a sustainable facility, the building should be energy-efficient to minimize operating costs and energy
consumption.
• As a LEED certified building we should take advantage of the sustainable features that are existing.
• The building should have potential growth, so based on our case study observations the hotel should have a 10
year plan and develop a double occupancy before 2025 through adaptability.
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