This document provides a case study of the Hotel Vivanta by Taj, Whitefield in Bangalore, India. It describes the hotel's location, design concepts, facilities, guest rooms, and sustainable measures. The hotel is located in the International Tech Park, Bangalore and was designed by WOW Architects and WarnerWong Design. It has 196 guest rooms and suites of various types, as well as multiple dining, meeting, and recreation facilities. The case study outlines the hotel's concept, site plan, public spaces, and certifications.
4. VIVANTA, inspired from Bon
Vivant, speaks of style,
sophistication and refinement.
The word symbolizes life and
being alive.
VIVANTA can be associated with
vitality, all that is vivacious and
vivid in character.
Its identity is sophisticated, hand-
crafted and contemporary.
VIVANTA
5. Introduction
Standing at the main entrance to the International
Tech Park, Bangalore (ITPB).
Located 45 km away from the Airport, 18 km away
from the CBD of the city.
Gateway statement between the IT Park and the
developing city around it.
Architects: WOW Architects |WarnerWong Design
Location: Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Collaborator: Spazzio DesignArchitecture
Client: The Indian Hotels Company Limited
(IHCL)
Area: 19638.0 sqm
ProjectYear: 2009
Photographs: Aaron Pocock
8. Concept
*Landscaper over skyscraper Mobius Strip
*Designed as a flowing land-scrapper that
blends earth to sky
*Spaces flow and connect to each other
encouraging exchange and interaction.
25. Recreation:
Pool -
Celsius
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
Timings: 6 am to 9 pm.
26. Recreation:
Fitness
Centre
Open 24-hours, instructor available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Equipped with Life Fitness circuit training and cardio machines
Free weights
Personal training
Yoga & Aerobics in an exclusive area adjacent to the gym
THE EQUIPMENT INCLUDES
3Treadmills
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
27. Recreation:
Spa - Jiva
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:
Wet areas - 07:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs
Treatments - 08:00 hrs - 20:00 hrs
A beauty salon
Separate steam and sauna room
Experiential showers
Changing rooms and personal amenities
Long term fitness regime for regular guests
29. Recreation: Lounge - Rhythm
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.
Enjoy complimentary hi-tea or select alcohol from 6 PM to 10 PM.
30. Recreation:
Boardroom -
Agenda
VGA Laptop Presentation Capabilities, Motorized
Screen
63 inch LCD,Video andAudio 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
31. Recreation:
Business
Centre -Oval
Wi-Fi printer
Comb binding
lamination
Photocopier
Fax
Internet access
2 PCs
Night vision cameras
Two meeting rooms for 8 and 6 people respectively.
33. Lattitude All
Day Diner
Corner from the Lobby
Inside outside experience for the
salubrious climate of the city
Open interactive kitchens with display
counters, mood lighting, HDTV.
Hours: 24 hrs
34. Tease The Bar the high-octane bar
eclectic style - modern interiors designed with an
Indian contemporary feel enhanced in the artwork
inside.
Replete with mirrors and rough textured walls.
3 zones:
Restaurant
Bar
High energy Zones
Hours 3pm to 12am
38. Tango 1 & 2
Ballrooms
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)
39. Caramel The
Delicatessen
Indoor and Outdoor seating view of
Tech Park and enjoy the climate
Cuisine type: Bakery, Confectionary,
Frappes and Smoothies, Homemade
ice creams, Souvenir & Patisserie.
Hours: 24 hrs
43. Room size- 327 sq ft
Ergonomically designed study table and chair
Television - 32" LCDTV 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
100% cotton robes
Cotton towels
Wall-mounted makeup mirror, and hair drier
Electronic safe
Complimentary personal tea/coffee makers,
mineral water & newspapers.
Use of pool, fitness centre and wet areas of the
Jiva spa
TreatYourself cabinet with a selection of drinks,
snacks, chocolate treats and beverages (charge
applies)
Rest Easy menu with choice of pillows
Yoga kit, aromatic diffuser on request
24-hour in room dining
Housekeeping service twice daily - morning
cleaning and evening turndown
Rollaway beds and cribs available on request.
46. Deluxe Allure Suite - 447 sq ft
Wifi services for resident guests (terms and conditions apply)
* Basic access - complimentary
* Premium access - at a nominal charge
Access to Rhythm Lounge
SPA voucher worth Rs. 500/- per stay (To be used against treatments only)
Happy Hours at the Rhythm Lounge
Complimentary 24 Hr Wifi at Rhythm Lounge
Complimentary 2 hours usage of Meeting Rooms Agenda/Oval (On availability)
ComplimentaryTea/Coffee and Cookies at Rhythm lounge during operating hours
Complimentary pressing
All the Services provided for Charm and Delight
48. Loft Suite - 925 sq. ft
Double level suite.
All services as seen in Allure Suite
These face the Pool.
Access from the upper level.
Upper level includes Living Room,Toilet and
Study Space
Lower level includes Bedroom andToilet
At 1st floor
At 2nd floor
53. FACILITIES PROVIDED
ESSENTIALS
Babysitting
Car hire service
Currency exchange
Doctor on call
24-hour laundry/dry cleaning
Postal/parcel services
Travel and tours desk
Airport and railway transfers
Shoeshine
Valet to assist with packing and unpacking
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Car rentals
Sightseeing tours
Special services such as floral arrangements
Shopping guidance
LEISURE SERVICES
24-hour in-room dining
Jiva spa
On-demand video and music
I-Radio
Beauty salon
Fitness centre
Cycling
Outdoor swimming pool
Choice of music in-car CDs
Fitness centre
Yoga and Aerobics
WELLNESSAMENITIES
Steam and sauna facilities
Unisex Saloon
Three Aromatherapy rooms
Relaxation Lounge
Outdoor Pool
Gym
54. PET AMENITIES & SERVICES
Pet Food Bowls
Contacts ofVetinerary Doctors
Pet Saloons & Grooming Services
"Pet in Room" Signage for rooms
Pet Menu
Pet Bed/Blanket
Select Branded Pet Food (Like Pedigree)
Hotel Concierge to offer Pet walking services
Poop dispenser
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Babysitting
Car hire service
Currency exchange
Doctor-on-call
24-hour laundry/Dry cleaning
Postal/Parcel services
Travel and tours desk
Airport and railway transfers
Shoeshine
Valet to assist with packing and unpacking
BUSINESS SERVICES
Oval the 24-hour Business Centre
High-speed internet access
Wi-Fi access with printing
Scanning services
Online stock information
Online world clock
Online world weather
Information kiosk in the Lobby
Cellular phone in car with one-touch key for
ASK services
Facsimile
Photocopying
Secretarial services
Laptops on hire
Mobile phones; SIM cards on hire
Portable printers on hire
Translation/interpretation services
Video-conferencing facilities
Webcast facility
Workstations
Express check-in and check-out
55. Material Workmanship defects embraced raw rustic
look
Bush-Hammer finish; enhancing or hide the
texture of exposed concrete
In places where conc. is inappropriate stone
or timber paneling
Flux lines embedded in concrete interior and
exterior symbolize brand, avoid/conceal
expansion joints
All local materials to avoid carbon expenditure
Ground plane becomes green roof
Highly reflective glass with dark and light
tinted ones save energy
56. Services:
Linen Room which accommodates 4 rotations of clothes
Support Kitchen Major Storage and preliminary cutting
In house doctor doctor for one hour and on on-call
Departments
Dean
Finance
Sales
Food and Beverage
Learning and development
Security
Front office/ Reception
LT/HT, HVAC in the huge machinery room in the basement.
_____ Fire exits
Waste water treatment room
57. Plants and
Machinery
Screw Chillers 250Tr X 03 No's Kirloskar
Dg Sets 750 Kva X 02 Nos Cummins
Transformers 1000 Kva X 02 Nos
HotWater Boilers 2 Lacs K. Calories Per Hour
10 Kl Per Hour Ro Plant ForWaterTreatment
SewageTreatment Plant 200 Kl Per Day
58. Sustainable
Measures
Water Savings Initiatives
80% use of recycle water within hotel premises i.e.
irrigation, Flushing and cooling towers
Flow control device inWater taps for guest rooms.
Touch less Sensor water taps in lockers
Energy Savings Initiatives
Motion Sensors in Public area toilets
Timers On External Lighting
5 KW Solar Panel commissioned last year which supply
fire exits lights for entire hotel.
In process to replace 12 v, 50 w halogen with 7 watt LED
in guest room . 40% LEDs has already been fixed and
rest will be done by March 2016.
59. Water usage Basement 3 tanks
Roof 7 tanks
150L/C/D
9 kitchens 1000L/hr
Total usage 48000 KL/day
60. Awards and
Certifications
Certifiations
Certified for ISO 22000ValidTILL 2017
Food handlers test / Hygiene audits by
Diversey
Earth check Gold certification
Certificate of excellence through trip
advisor
Leaf Design awards for the best commercial buildingWorld
Wide 2012
Singapore Presidents Design award for Hotel Design
Travel and LeisureAward 2011-Top 2 Hotels in India,
Best in Bangalore forWomen BusinessTraveler
TodaysTraveler Award for Best New Age Service Design in
Hospitality 2011
HA+D Award for Design Excellence in Hotel Architecture
2010
Building of the year (SIA)Architectural DesignAwards 2010
Architecture DesignAward , Singapore Institute of Architects
Awards
InteriorsAward Commercial Projects (SIA) |Design S, Push
Showcase, Special Mention 2010
IAD Best Architect , Hospitality 2009
IAD best Interior designer 2009
Trip Advisor top 10 trendiest hotels 2012|
Awards and Accolades