ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6

PRELIM PLATE RESEARCH

HOSPITALITY AND WELLNESS
ARCHITECTURE
(A RESORT DEVELOPMENT)

SUBMITTED BY:
MAGTIBAY, KIM ADRIAN E.
SUBMITTED TO:
ROMEO CAMACHO
JANUARY 23, 2023
BSARCH32S4
Background of Hospitality Design

The interiors of a business space used by the service sector, such as a restaurant, bar,

club, casino, café, pop-up or temporary restaurant, spa, lounge, and more, are the subject of

hospitality design.

Hospitality architecture focuses on the design of establishments like hotels and

restaurants. Architects develop the inside plan in addition to the exterior façade. They plan

the basic design, the appearance of the foyer, and other public areas. They choose furniture,

lighting, and color schemes that will enhance the room’s overall appearance and create a

welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Architects need to keep in mind that the utility, aesthetic appeal, and social benefit of

the building will have a significant influence on the expectations of the thousands of people

who will visit it. Additionally, it's crucial to consider brand specifics and create a design that

will provide every visitor to this hotel or restaurant with a great experience. The landscape

and the environment are also important in creating or designing a hotel.

Types and Kinds of Hospitality

Luxury Resorts and Spas

A resort spa is a location inside a resort building that offers well-performed personal

care services including massages, facials, hair care, and nail care, among others. A hotel is

said to be a luxury hotel if it offers its visitors a luxurious lodging experience. There are no

established criteria (like stars) for luxury hotels. The term "luxury" is frequently used to
designate 4 or 5-star hotels. This also implies that any kind of lodging may refer to itself as

luxurious.

Boutique Hotels

A boutique hotel is a style of accommodation that has a cozy, small-town atmosphere.

It normally has less than 100 rooms and provides incredibly individualized service. A

boutique hotel maintains faithful to the local culture, in contrast to how the public views the

majority of other hotel brands.

Bed and Breakfast

There are several bed and breakfast establishments close to the station. A bed and

breakfast is a location where you may stay the night and have breakfast in the morning. It is

a modest inn that provides breakfast in the morning along with an overnight stay.

Inns

A structure that provides passengers with meals, entertainment, and public

accommodation. Although hotels and motels have mostly replaced inns, the term is still

frequently used to denote old-fashioned hospitality.

Vacation Villas

Defined as any dwelling unit, or group of dwelling units, inside a single complex that

is exclusively intended for temporary use or transient occupancy, as well as any unit, or

group of units, within a condominium or cooperative, or any privately or publicly owned

single-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family dwelling unit that is also a transient

public lodging establishment but is not a time-share project.

Ski-in/ Ski-out resorts and condos

Resorts with ski-in/ski-out access are frequently situated next to ski lifts or

occasionally right on the slopes. These hotels allow you to access skiing from your hotel and

include areas that are accessible by ski lift or a short walk.

An independently owned residential apartment in a structure or complex that is made

up of other residential units is known as a condo, which is short for a condominium.

Restaurants and Bars

A bar is described as a counter where particular items and services are sold and

offered. It is described as a counter where food and/or beverages are sold and offered

specifically in the hotel business. There are therefore both food and drink bars.

Current trends in Hospitality Design

• Experiences And Treatment That Are Personalized

By customizing welcomes, facilities, experiences, food and beverage selections, and in-

room items, hotels may stay one step ahead of the competition.

• Smart technology and innovations

This generation will soon begin to anticipate having smart rooms where they can use a

mobile device or voice control to adjust the lighting, temperature, and even entertainment.

• Business centers that cater to travelers on the millennium

This tendency will likely intensify over the next ten years given that it is already well-

established in many areas.

 With the popularity of coworking spaces, where the distinction between work and social

contact is frequently blurred, the conventional hotel business center concept is currently

being eclipsed.

• Eco-friendly and sustainable

Younger generations are becoming more concerned about protecting the environment

and offering safer, greener options to their loved ones. Solar panels are a significant part of

this, but they are by no means the sole environmentally responsible solution.

• Make Business Guests Ready for Longer Stays

Many hotels no longer promote themselves for stays of only one or two nights. Extended

stays or long weekends become more common. This is partly a result of the "staycation,"

which gained popularity during the recession.

• Redesigning Hotel Lobbies

Hotel redesigning of the typical appearance and functionality of lobbies is another

intriguing. Making them appear friendlier and providing additional activities with tailored

experiences are also in the works. Checking in will seem more like entering a family room

than the standard lobby layout you've become accustomed to since these spaces are now

known as "lifestyle lobbies."

Space Requirements, Circulation, and Zoning of Spaces

Planning a hotel requires balancing structural, layout, and aesthetic considerations to

create a building that simultaneously satisfies the requirements of the owner, the employees,

and the visitors. In general, public spaces in five-star establishments are highly designed,
with utilitarian elements skillfully included to improve, but not dominate, the space. Budget

properties, on the other hand, frequently prioritize practicality over aesthetics and promote

arrangement over design.

The process of programming consists of identifying the activities that will take place

in a hotel, allotting the necessary space, and creating connections between the places. One of

the initial phases in the development process is this.

A hotel requires space for its bedrooms as well as for its infrastructure, including

restrooms, mechanical systems (heat and air conditioning), stairways and elevators,

hallways, and service spaces for housekeeping. A construction program or design brief is a

list of all the relationships, linkages, and space allocations in a hotel. Typically, the building

program is divided as follows:

 An initial viewpoint for a hotel construction program is provided by the figure. It

demonstrates how the amount of space allotted changes according to the kind of hotel.

Working on a chain of hotels, programming is much easier. The brand will have a set

of guidelines and prototype designs that significantly define the activities, relationships, and

space allocations regardless of whether the property is franchised or managed by the chain.

Although the feasibility phase provides a substantial amount of information, the developer

of a five-star independent resort must start from scratch and consider the program carefully.

This includes the hotel's short- and long-term commercial plans.

Hotel Guestrooms

There are a lot of considerations that developers must make while designing

guestrooms. Things to think about are outlined in the figure below.

 When choosing a tower configuration and frequently the placement of the tower on

the site itself, hotels in congested metropolitan areas are driven by land prices. However, in

a resort setting, the need to maximize vistas and the desire to limit the visual effect of the

property conspire to promote a low-rise guestroom structure, which may even be single-

loaded if there are excellent views of the ocean or other natural features.

The setting and the property's target audiences influence how each guestroom is

designed. Almost all hotels provide a variety of guestroom types, frequently including king

(or queen) beds, double (or twin) beds, and suites with various layouts. Even though the bed

mix is an imperfect science, it offers a general guideline for different hotel types. It

showcases the suggested bed mix changes depending on the kind of hotel. While double-

double rooms might only account for 10% of a boutique hotel, they can make up 75% of the

beds in a family-friendly resort. The type of bed arrangement has a significant influence on

visitor happiness, thus it's a crucial match mix to the marketing strategy.
 The image below depicts five zones: a reading or lounging zone, a working or dining

zone, a sleeping zone, a dressing zone, and a bathroom zone. All of these activities, their

interactions with other parts of the guestroom, and the amount of space required for each

activity are all considered in good guestroom design.

Public Areas Programming

The lobby and public flow space, the food and beverage outlets, and the meeting

rooms are the main public areas that you'll need to schedule. These sections serve as the

hotel's "living spaces," establishing the scene for other events, framing the image of the

establishment, and providing amenities to the visitor.

The formal and casual encounters that occur in each hotel require experience and

room. The most recognizable hotel areas are now the lobbies. In addition to serving as the

hotel's "front office," the lobby must also serve as a crucial transition area. The lobby is where

one changes from a frequently stressful and exhausting journey to the safety and tranquility

of the hotel.

The lobby program ought to include the following assistance tasks:

• Easy access to the escalator, elevator, or stairs

• Small-group and individual seats in the lobby

• If necessary, a concierge desk and storage

• Front desk office spaces

• A bell stands and space for baggage

• House phones, coat check areas, and public restrooms

A lobby's principal connections shown in a schematic diagram

The following goals are included in the programming and zoning criteria for food and

beverage outlets:

• To optimize street visibility and strengthen the restaurant's reputation as a

neighborhood eatery, provide fine-dining establishments with easy access to the

exterior.

• To increase internal business, place the hotel's primary informal eating establishment

as easily as feasible in the hotel's key circulation patterns.

• Distribute kitchens among F&B establishments to save space, except one utilized by

a renowned chef.

• To save money on building and operation, if at all feasible, create a combined

restaurant and banquet kitchen.

• Provide satellite bars with a properly large service area for preparation, storage, and

backup.
 • Create portions that can be closed off in restaurants and pubs so that the spaces may

be made more intimate when business is sluggish.

• Provide distinct bathrooms for each outlet, if at all possible. This is especially true for

high-volume beverage enterprises.

Programming in Function Space

Like F&B programming, function space programming differs greatly across various

hotel kinds. In any given market, the biggest hotels feature at least one dedicated ballroom,

smaller meeting rooms, boardrooms, conference rooms, exhibition space, and banquet

halls; a small hotel could only have one or two of these amenities.

Keep all events in a single multifunctional space. The size, arrangement, and

capacities of the numerous function rooms are one of the key design considerations for

hotels that are constructed expressly as convention hotels or conference centers.

 A MOUNTAIN RESORT
DEVELOPMENT

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

(LOCAL AND FOREIGN)
ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABLE &
DESIGN CONSIDERATION
APPLICABLE LAWS, NBC, DOT & DENR
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

LOCAL

According to a study made by students from BSHM of ICCT Colleges Foundation

(2018), most nations choose to base their design on winter sports and activities, unlike the

Philippines. This makes the construction of mountain sites an especially difficult task. The

scope and attractiveness of the site, environmental restrictions, peculiar site-specific costs,

access, and closeness to markets are four elements that affect the site's overall physical

viability.

Business World Publishing (2021) reported that the Hann Reserve development's

ultimate sustainability and eco-tourism concept intends to maintain and promote the

region's cultural identity via green design, the best environmental-friendly methods, and

innovation from the locals. It can contribute to the scope and attractiveness of the site as

mentioned in the first data from previous studies. The rights of the indigenous people in the

area and their potential impact on national parks, forests and watersheds, and other natural

resources are also included in the environmental restrictions.

In 2019, Councilor Conrado Baluran, chairperson of the City Council’s committee on

transportation and communication of Marilog Davao City, stated that “The owners will have

to talk with the agencies and follow up the requirements so that they would be given

business permits. They have to commit that they will comply with the conditions because we

have to legitimize their existence."(March 13, 2019).

FOREIGN

As for the IUCN (2013), when choosing the materials they will use, the architectural

and landscape design styles they will utilize, and when making judgments about where to

locate their hotels and resorts, developers should do it responsibly. For instance, utilizing

wood from main rainforests results in habitat destruction, species extinction, and land

removal. The amount of a hotel's impact on biodiversity can also be influenced by

architectural and landscape design decisions. For instance, compared to more traditional

architectural designs, concrete high rises could use more energy for lighting and cooling.

Making certain decisions concerning the hotel's fixtures, including the style of lighting, might

harm the area's wildlife habitats.

The use of non-native plants and more landscape alteration when constructing

gardens and hotel grounds would demand more upkeep and greater use of water, chemical

fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, endangering biodiversity. To prevent the introduction

of potentially invasive alien species, native plants should be used in gardens and on hotel

grounds.

Moreover, according to Biodiversity Principles for Siting and Design of Hotels and

Resorts, ”adopt an ecosystem-based approach in tourism, development planning, manage

impacts on biodiversity from hotel development and attempt to achieve an overall positive

contribution, design with nature and adopt nature-based solutions, respect, involve and

support local communities and lastly, build collaboration among stakeholders are the five

principles that focus on how biodiversity and associated social impacts can be better

addressed in the hotel and resort development.”(2013,p.10).

 Oberto Oberti Architecture & urban design inc. (2006), stated that each building

component must be created to fit within the building envelope specified in the Master

Plan/OCP and Zoning regulations, as well as adhere to all other standards and guidelines

included in those documents. The Master Plan/OCP, Zoning papers, covenants recorded on

land titles, and a Design Review and Approval Authority (DRAA) will be in charge of

establishing conformity with these rules and overseeing the design review. It is important to

comply with the relevant laws not only on environmental regulations but also on other

factors that may be contained in the laws that are followed in the particular area.

Environmental/Sustainable & design consideration

A model design for design with the least harm to nature and as a result of achieving

sustainable design with consideration of environmental considerations of the region is

considered to achieve the objectives of environmental protection and finally to reach the

principles for sustainable tourism.

It is essential to build a mountain resort with an eye on environmental sustainability

and sustainable management to adhere to sustainable design principles, promotes tourism,

and enhance environmental quality.

Applicable Laws, NBC, DOT & DENR

The Hotel code of the Department of Tourism pertains to regulations governing the

accreditation of hotels, tourist inns, apartments, resorts, retirement homes, and other

lodging establishments.
 The accreditation of accommodation establishments is hereby promulgated by the

provisions of executive order no. 120 about republic act no. 7160, also known as the local

government code of 1991, on the devolution of the dot's regulatory function over tourist

establishment.

the classification of and standard requirements for hotels are the main topics of Chapter II.

Section 2. Classification of hotels

Hotels are hereby divided into the following groups for accrediting reasons, namely:

a. De Luxe Class c. Standard Class

b. First Class d. Economy Class

Chapter 3. Requirements for a hotel of the De Luxe class.

The following conditions must be met for a De Luxe Class Hotel to be established, run, and

maintained:

a. Location

-The area, including the approaches, must be appropriate for a luxury hotel of the highest

caliber.

- The structure must have the distinguishing characteristics of a luxury hotel in terms of its

exterior, architectural elements, and overall construction.

b. Facilities and furnishings for bedrooms

Size - All single and double rooms must have a minimum floor size of 25 square meters,

including bathrooms.
Suite- For every thirty guest rooms, there must be one suite.

Bathrooms

- Each room must have a bathroom with fixtures of the finest caliber appropriate for a

premium hotel and hot and cold running water available all the time;

- Bathtubs and showers must be included in bathrooms;

- Walls and floors must be lined with impenetrable materials that are beautifully designed

and made with top-notch craftsmanship.

Lighting and Furnishings

- All guest rooms must have appropriate furniture of the best caliber and exquisite design,

excellent wall-to-wall carpeting, well-furnished walls, and well-tailored curtains made of

luxurious materials.

- The lighting setups and fixtures in the bedrooms and bathrooms must be expertly planned

to provide both aesthetic and practical excellence.

Lounge- The size of the well-equipped lounge, which includes seating areas, will be

appropriate for the size of the hotel.

Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service- There must be dry cleaning and laundry facilities at the

facility.

Carpeting -Superior carpets of the highest standard should be installed in all public and

private spaces and maintained at all times.

Dining area- A coffee shop and at least one specialized dining room that serves high-quality

food and offers entertainment must be present. They must also be well-equipped, furnished,

and maintained.

Bar- Where permitted by law, there will be a classy, well-stocked bar with a relaxing, opulent

ambiance.

Kitchen

- The kitchen, pantry, and cold storage must be expertly planned to ensure operational

efficacy. They must also be well-equipped, maintained, spotless, and sanitary.

- The kitchen must have a sufficient amount of floor space, non-slip tile walls, and enough

light and ventilation.

Facilities for Recreation

Swimming pool

There must be a swimming pool that is both well-designed and appropriately furnished.

Tennis, golf, squash, and gym amenities

Within walking distance of the hotel, there must be at least one recreational facility or a

partnership with one.

Entertainment

There will be live entertainment available.

Engineering and maintenance

Maintenance

All aspects of the hotel, including the structure, the furnishings, the fittings, etc., must be

maintained to a high quality.

Airconditioning

The whole structure must have centralized air conditioning, except for any places below

3,000 feet above sea level.

Ventilation

All parts of the hotel must have a technologically sophisticated, effective, and sufficient

ventilation system.

Lighting

Every public and private space must have sufficient illumination.

Chapter 4. the specifications of a first-class hotel. The prerequisites for building, running

and maintaining a first-class hotel.

Chapter 6. requirements for a hotel of the economy class. The very minimal standards

for the construction, management, and upkeep of an Economy class hotel.

Chapter 7. Resort categories. There are several types of resorts, including beach resorts

(located along the seashore), inland resorts (located inside a town or city), island resorts

(located on natural or artificial islands within the Philippine Archipelago), lakeside or

riverside resorts (located along or near the bank of a lake or river), mountain resorts (located

at or near a mountain or hill), and theme parks.

Chapter 8. Resort classification. The following categories will be used to classify resorts

for certification purposes:

• Class AAA • Class A

• Class AA • Special Interest Resort

Chapter 9. Standards for a Class AAA Resort. The minimal specifications for running and

maintaining a Class AAA resort.

Implementing rules and regulations of Chapter XIV

" Hotels, Motels and Apartments, Lodging, Boarding or Tenement Houses, and

Condominiums” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D 856)

It is composed of 15 sections and focused on the health and sanitary practices along the

Structures and establishments.

Section 3.

3.1 Sanitary Permit

Without a sanitary permit, no facility subject to these laws and regulations may be run and

made available to the general public (EHS Form No. 101).

A new sanitary permit is necessary before any expansion, extra building, or change to an

enterprise can be used.

5.4 Bathroom, handwashing, and toilet facilities

Each room in hotels, motels, and other similar accommodations must have toilet, bathroom,

and shower facilities that meet the following standards:

- The toilet must be a seat-style facility constructed of vitreous china or comparable material.

- The restroom must have a tap and enough water, and be made of vitreous china, enameled

cast iron, or another material that has been certified.

- Showers and/or bathtubs must be available. The bathtub must be built of smooth, non-

absorbent material and clear of any surfaces with hidden fouling.

Section 6

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STRUCTURE

Site Requirements

-The establishment must be situated in a zone or area that has been specifically designated

by current laws or regulations for that kind of construction or development activity.

-It must have transit accessibility.

-It must be situated in an area deemed safe from possible pollution and annoyance sources.

-It must be situated in a location that gets enough sunshine.

-There must be enough parking for staff, visitors, and residents.

Requirements for Guest Rooms and Sleeping Rooms

-In hotels, motels, and other similar facilities, guest rooms must have a minimum floor size

of 18 square meters and a minimum of 43.2 cubic meters of air space.

-Air space in sleeping quarters in dorms and other boarding facilities must be 14 cubic

meters per person.

-If the room has air conditioning, the ceilings cannot be lower than 2.4 meters; if not, they

must be 2.7 meters.

-Rooms must have sufficient ventilation and lighting.

-For visitors' privacy, approved window coverings like curtains or other comparable

materials must be supplied and maintained in a clean, functional state.

-The closets, storage places, walls, floors, and ceilings must all be kept tidy and in good

working order. Storage rooms must have at least 30 cm of clearance. tall platform

-Each guest room must have at least 0.40 square feet. m. of floor-to-ceiling closet space for

each guest's or boarder's items.

-It is not permitted to use the guest/sleeping rooms as communal kitchens or eating areas.

- Every guest/sleeping room must have an instant exit that is marked, approved, and leads

to a safe, open area on the ground floor, or as specified by applicable regulations.

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