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.

1. DESIGN VIII
CASE STUDY
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Guided by,
Prof Nabanita Saha

2. HOTEL VIVANTA BY
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CASE STUDY

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

6. Site
LOCATION: AS A PART OFTHE IT PARK IN WHITEFIELD, BANGALORE
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7. Airport to Whitefield is 45kms 90mins
Central station to Whitefield 18kms 80mins

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.

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12. Site plan

13. SWIMMING POOL PLANT
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20. Concept • Stone Grass and Sky

22. Elevations

23. Sections

24. Public Spaces

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

35. Tease –
The Bar

36. Terracotta –Indian
Restaurant
• Indian Specialty Restaurant
• Open interactive Kitchens
• Hours:
– Lunch: 12pm – 2:45pm
– Dinner: 7pm – 11.30pm

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

40. Guest rooms

41. Charm or
Delight

42. TYPE 1
TYPE 2

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.

44. Allure Suite

45. TYPE 1
TYPE 2

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

47. Loft Suite

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

49. Temptation
Suite
• PremiumTemptation Suite - 770 sq. ft
• All Services Provided for Loft Suite
• Double level Room
• Access from Upper level

50. Presidential
Nirvana
Suite
• Presidential Nirvana Suite - 970 sq. ft
• Double Level
• All Services Provided ForTempation
Suite

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 Set’s – 750 Kva X 02 No’s – Cummins
• Transformers – 1000 Kva X 02 No’s
• 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% LED’s 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 President’s Design award for Hotel Design
• Travel and LeisureAward 2011-Top 2 Hotels in India,
• Best in Bangalore forWomen BusinessTraveler
• Today’sTraveler 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

61. Acknowledgement • Mr. Rajasvi Madan, Manager – Learning and
development