5.2.

1WESTIN Gurgaon, New Delhi

Introduction

The Westin Gurgaon is a 310-key, five-star luxury business hotel completed in 2010.
The stand-alone site is located in the IT hub of Gurgaon, in close proximity to the
Delhi – Jaipur Highway immediately to the north. The complex responds to its
elongated site and to the sea of movement which surrounds it by offering an oasis of
calm achieved through a composition of formal, spatial, and material compositions.

• Predominant Use - Commercial Residential

• Period of Construction - 2007-10
• Architects- Studio - Studio U+A, New York/Gurgaon

Validity and Objective of Case Study

Westin being one of the most revered hospitality destinations in the whole of Delhi
NCR was an ideal choice for the case study. Also, the site conditions were suitable
for the study.
The building is designed keeping in mind the highest standards of Starwood Group
International, although the site area is just 4.3 acres, thus giving an opportunity to
study the vertical and horizontal distribution of functional spaces and service areas.
Location & Connectivity
Westin is located 17 kilometers South-West of IGI Airport - T3. Situated in the IT hub
of Gurgaon sector 29, it is well connected with all the modes of transportation.

Surrounding Land Use & Urban Character

As can be gleaned from of nearby buildings and
the studied hotel, there is a certain form of urban
control in terms of overall facade treatment.

Although materials used in skin cladding are

different for all buildings, the color beige or
earthen yellow can be seen in predominant use.

Also, the vertical expanses of the buildings are

similar, i.e. Eight to ten floors, which is well
within the mandatory height restriction of 30
meters as mentioned in the bye-laws.
Local Bye-Laws
• FAR

Allowed - 1.5
• Site Area - 4.39 Acres
• Allowed Built-up Area - 26,648 Sq. Meters
 • Height Restriction - 60 Meters
• Overall Building Height - 37.5 Meters
• Allowed Ground Coverage - 40 %
• Ground Coverage - 46 %

Development of Form

As can be seen from the Figure, the shape of the building is governed by two major
factors, i.e. the site constraints and form of public spaces creating a rather eclectic mix of
contemporary and minimalistic design.
Shown above, is the north-south transverse section showing the vertical placement of
services in the basements and the guest rooms in the curved mass in five floors.
When we go inside the hotel, the first thing that comes into view is the quite spacious
lobby. The lobby here overlooks the central water feature. The lobby is connected to the
brasserie and the coffee shop.

The materials used in the interior complement the exterior environment and create a
sense of expanse; the materials being white and beige Italian marbles for flooring, and
textured white paint for wall coating.

Circulation

The circulation network revolves around the main lobby of the hotel, as can be seen from
the given plan of the ground floor. The lobby space connects several spaces, such as, the
front office, banquet entrance, coffee shop and brasserie.
Spatial Arrangement In Vertical Plane

The north elevation, the public face of the hotel, is an arrangement of distinct
architectural elements, which have been layered both horizontally and vertically. An
elevated two-story open-faced granite Loggia affords views from the street and from
within, and contains a set of object buildings, housing the rhomboid All Day Restaurant
in travertine, a cylindrical Front Office in hammered bronze, and rectilinear Function
Room in green marble.
Services

Air conditioning - Central A.C plant located in basement with AHUs for guestrooms on
the respective floors and in plenum for banquet halls

Electrical layout - Transformer is located beside Prego. Main panels arelocated in the
basement with shafts running to serve all the floors.

Fire protection - There is a fire escape staircase on the western corner of thehotel with
every floor provided with four fire hydrant closets.

Interiors

As can be seen from Fig. 14, the corridors are constricted according to standards but,the
quality of the space is improved by cladding the walls with wooden panels. Art
installations are placed everywhere a corridor terminates.

The sense of expanse is enhanced by providing both sides of the lobby with floor to floor
curtain glazing.

The lobby is flooded with diffused sunlight in the day and in the night the artificial
lighting is done by hanging fixtures from the double heighted ceiling. It is made sure that
the intensity of the lighting is kept at an optimal level to give a serene environment to the
guests.
 5.2 PRIMARY CASE STUDY

5.1.1 Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi

Introduction

Situated less than 30 minutes from New Delhi's city center, the Radisson Blu in Paschim
Vihar is the ideal hotel for those who wish to visit New Delhi without the hassle of city
traffic.

Radisson Blu Hotel New Delhi Paschim Vihar offers a harmonious blend of
contemporary design and upscale interiors. The hotel has been developed with a modern
theme; the majestic décor reincarnates the ancient splendor giving it a matchless nerve.
The theme is a revival of the dominant style of medieval architecture that incarnates
richness to the interiors.

The building is a typical business hotel with deep-rooted commercial values. The ground
floor of the hotel not only contains the lobby and coffee shop but also consists of a
shopping mall whose services are inside the 3rd basement level. The ground floor also
contains the entrance to the banquet lobby, which is in turn on the 1st floor of the building.

• Predominant Use - Commercial Residential

• Period of Completion - 2010

• Architects - Anil Sharma Architects, New Delhi

Validity and Objective of Case Study
The design of Radisson Blu concentrates on efficient mechanical and civil services.
Similar to the proposed project, it has more than 200 guest rooms and every facility to
augment the business class customers.
Location & Connectivity
Nearest Metro Station – Peeragarhi (green line); 1.2 km
Nearest Highway – NH9, Rohtak road
Nearest Railway Station – New Delhi Railway station; 16.5 km
Nearest Airport – IGI Airport; 23.2 km
Local Bye-Laws
• FAR Allowed - 4.0
• Site Area - 3.78 Acres
• Allowed Built-up Area - 61,188 m 2
• Total Built-up Area - 81, 800 m 2 (20,000 m 2more than allowed limit)
• Height Restriction - 60 Meters
• Overall Building Height - 37.5 Meters
• Allowed Ground Coverage - 30 %
• Ground Coverage - 6480 m2 (2,000 m 2 more than allowed limit)
Circulation
Hierarchy of Roles

Services

All the service areas are placed in the 1st basement of the hotel.
A.C DUCTS IN FALSE CEILING (LEFT) & BASEMENT VENTILATION

LAUNDRY ROOM (LEFT) & PUMP ROOM

HVAC PLANT ROOM (LEFT) & LOW TENSION PANEL ROOM

Front office of Raddison blue
MEETING ROOM AREA

The hotel has an installed capacity of 2000 tons of refrigeration and 750 tons for diesel
generators. Fire hydrant cabinets (FHCs) are provided beside every fire escape staircase.
Automatic sprinklers linked to smoke detectors (Honeywell).

Internal Planning
The internal planning of Radisson Blu is very efficient in terms of segregation of served
and servants, and robust service planning. In addition, the guest facilities are accessible
to all the guests from every floor.
INTERIORS

On entering the building, the first thing to show up is the Grand Lobby. Based on the
Neo-Gothic style of architecture, the materials and textures used give a very grand
atmosphere.
 • The Radisson Blu Hotel has twelve floors.

• In Radisson Blu Hotel there is 178 rooms well furnished.

• On the ground floor there is Lobby area, Zurie the designer studio, cupcakes and tea lounge,
back office.

• On second floor there is Bar, Vyoma Spa and health club, The Theatre club and lounge
Restaurants are Level 2 and indiyaki

• On third floor there is Business Centre and 8 banquets and sales office

• On Sixth floor there is most number of rooms approx. 80

• On seventh floor there is big banquet for upto 2000 and above people gathering.
Organise events such as private weddings, birthday parties, small business outings and more at the
Radisson Blu Hotel
The banquet hall can host with air conditioning, internet and audio-visual assistance

The whole lobby is kept without furniture except for the reception desk and the concierge
table.
This is done in order to create a sense of vastness. Materials used in the lobby are white
patterned tiles to create a Gothic Motif. The walls are clad with wall tiles of black color.

The lobby has to rely on artificial lighting solutions for proper visual comfort, as there is
an evident lack of daylighting. Mirrors are also used in abundance, to create a sense of
vastness and to reflect the minimal amount of sunlight available.

The lobby here is connected to the ‘Tea Lounge’ and the guest lift lobbies. There is no
separate luggage elevator present.
Guest lift lobbies are very illustriously decorated with black patterned wall tiles and
contrasting white patterned tiles. For lighting, there are chandeliers.

SUPERIOR ROOMS

Approximate room size: 36 m² | Maximum number of guests: 2 adults

Our hotel's spacious Superior Rooms blend beautiful design with thoughtful amenities to create
memorable stays. Large, wall-length windows allow an abundance of natural light, and every room
offers free Wi-Fi to help you catch up on world events before bed each evening.

Additional amenities include an LCD TV with satellite channels, an electronic safe, a work desk, a
comfortable club chair, a phone with direct dialing, an iron and ironing board, a stylish bathroom
with a hair dryer, and your choice of one king or two twin beds.

Facilities

Coffee/tea facilities

Complimentary bottled water

Complimentary breakfast buffet

LCD TV with satellite channels