Atkins Hotels

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Hotels and Resorts


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Supreme Education Council, QatarBurj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE


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Whether its the concept for a newskyscraper, the upgrade of a railnetwork, the modelling of a flooddefence system or the improvementof a management process, we plan,design and enable solutions.

Founded in 1938 by Sir WilliamAtkins, Atkins employs over 16,000staff based in more than 200permanent offices worldwide.Projects have been undertaken inmore than 150 countries. As of June2009, Atkins generated an annualturnover in excess of 1.5 billion.

Atkins is the UKs largestengineering and design consultancyand the worlds 11th largest designfirm and the largest UK engineeringconsultancy in the Middle East.We have the breadth and depthof expertise to respond to themost technically challenging andtime-critical infrastructure projectsand the urgent transition to a lowcarbon economy.

Our size brings significant value toour clients, allowing us to harness

an unrivalled pool of creative,professional people to produceoutstanding solutions tochallenging problems.

Who we are> Atkins is a multinational design andengineering consultancy, providingexpertise to help resolve complexchallenges presented by the builtand natural environment.

Atkins implements a comprehensive range of fully certified andintegrated quality, safety and environmental management systemsthat distinguish us from our competitors. This means we canguarantee unrivalled performance standards.All of our Middle East & India operations are externally certified toall three internationally recognised QSE management systems:

BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System

BS EN ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System

OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series

Quality delivery

We have a regional Business Quality Director to oversee theadministration of the business management systems, includingthe implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS).Each office also has a Quality Manager.

We are able to integrate quality procedures into all the projects thatwe deliver on behalf of government ministries, local governments,hotel and leisure project operators, major real estate developers,national oil companies, contractors in the oil and gas sector andprivate clients.


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What we deliver> Atkins offers an unparalleled, single source ofjoined up multidisciplinary services.

The design of hotels is one of the

most diverse and sophisticated ofthe creative disciplines. Atkins hasestablished a reputation as oneof the most accomplished hoteldesigners in the world with aninternational portfolio of instantlyrecognisable signature projects.

In this demanding, fast changingsector, our strength lies in ourproven ability to deliver theright mix of combined technicalexpertise and creative design.

This is particularly relevant in ourspecialist area of five-star andluxury hotels, hotel apartmentsand resorts with fully inclusiveoperational solutions.

We use our own in-house,

multidisciplinary teams ofarchitects, structural and buildingservices engineers, sustainabilityconsultants and other specialists.

We work with and providethe highest quality advice andsupport to clients as we plan,design and enable their capitalprogrammes to achieve greaterpredictability, efficiency andquality - and deliver a greaterreturn on investment.

Turning ideas into reality is made

possible through our extensiveexperience in managing singleor multidisciplinary project teamseffectively. We understandthe importance of engagingwith stakeholders throughoutthe lifetime of a project andcoordinate teams in partneringframeworks.

We listen to our clients and offertailored services throughoutthe entire spectrum of design,architecture, sustainability,

planning and approvals.

We offer a comprehensive range

of in-house multidisciplinaryservices which, combined withintegrated cross-disciplinaryworking practices, enable usto take a holistic approach toprojects.

Our clients, who includelocal government authorities,developers, private businessestablishments and otherinternational organisations,can attest that no other designconsultancy can offer this breadth

of expertise.


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Hotel design services in the region> We have an unparalleled knowledge of currentdesign thinking and best practice.

Atkins brings together

the experience, ingenuity,management skills and financialacumen to optimise capitalprojects and deliver complexhotel and resort developments.

Our regional teams are able toprovide multidisciplinary servicesfor the hotel and leisure sectorsusing local knowledge andrelevant international expertise,thereby catering for the specificrequirements of our MiddleEast clients.

Each of our projects in the sectoris driven by exacting designprocesses that respond uniquelyto the specific demands of client,context and place. This approachoften results in a unique buildingor structure, which becomes afamiliar and symbolic landmark emblematic of its locationand respecting the uniquecharacteristics of the locale.

Such projects often incorporate

a degree of innovation sometimes social, sometimestechnological - and they areparticularly successful when bothattributes occur together.With over two decades ofexperience in hospitality design,we have a thorough workingknowledge of design guidanceand specific legislation relatingto hotel developments.

Based on our internally

published book Atkins HotelGuidelines, we have developeda software tool that incorporatesstandards and regulations forhotel planning and design andgenerates a schedule of hotelspace requirements which servesas a reference during pre-conceptand concept design stages.

We have a comprehensive

understanding of the hierarchyand relationships betweendifferent operational functionsand have scrutinised manyinternational hotel operatorsrequirements and guidelines.This has given us unparalleledknowledge of current designthinking and best practice.

To complement this, we also

have a detailed and practicalknowledge of how to translateguidance and legislation into thebuilt form to create facilities thatare fit for purpose.

Value for money and inherentflexibility are the other majorconsiderations we incorporateinto our advice. Through ourtried and tested experiences,we consider a number offundamental factors andconcerns in reaching our

recommendations on materialsand finishes. These includedurability, ease of maintenanceand the comparison of shortterm costs versus long term orwhole life costs.

To further add value, we donot overlook the importanceof back-of-house facilities. Weimaginatively treat this area -which is the heart of the hotel- to enhance living standards inthis underground community.

Our goal is to provide anambience that is more conduciveto work, thus raising morale,increasing staff efficiency anddelivering higher levels ofproductivity and services.


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Our team approach> We are passionate about what we do and relishthe challenge to provide innovative and stimulatinghotel design.

As designers, we are driven by

the belief that our surroundingsdirectly influence the qualityof our lives, whether in thework place, at home or inthe public spaces in between.This emphasis on the socialdimension is fundamental toour design philosophy, whichtakes as its starting pointthe acknowledgement thatarchitecture is generated by theneeds of people.

Our work is diverse and the

demands of our clients areunique. This allows us toapproach every new project withthe intention of creating bespokeand vibrant design solutions.

We are dedicated to creatinghotels on a practical level tocreate or reinforce a sense ofplace that will be part of thelegacy for future generations.

We aim to capture the clientsvision in our designs and to

energise the wider team including construction teamsand suppliers.

Our dedicated in-house team ofhotel specialists have extensiveknowledge of hotel design,particularly five-star and luxuryhotels, hotel apartments andresorts with the inclusion offull operational solutions.

We can provide guidance anddirection during the designprocess without interfering with,or minimising the important roleplayed by the hotel operator.

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Our input at the key stages of concept and

design development are outlined as follows:

Concept design process

Concept design

During early stages of concept design phase, inthe absence of a designated hotel operator, ourspecialist hotel team:

Defines and generates significant up-to-datespace programming

Provides recommendations for schematicspace planning

Provides recommendations and assistancein identifying and selecting particular sub-

consultants for hotel developments

Design development

During design development phase, our specialisthotel team:

Liaises and works closely with the client andhis appointed hotel operator

Reviews planning arrangements, guidelinesand requirements from the hotel operator

Takes part in workshops and meetings withthe client, the hotel operator and the designteam to discuss the quality and standards

Sits alongside the design teams, todisseminate information, coordinate andguide their understanding of operational andspatial relationships

Oversees, advises and monitors theimplementation of the hotel operatorsstandards and security requirements

Provides recommendations for selection ofmaterials and finishes for back-of-housefacilities

Provides assistance on the comparison ofauthority and hotel operator requirementsand ensures that the higher and stricterstandard takes precedence at all times

Provides guidance and recommendations inthe preparation of the master key schedule

Specialist Hotel Team

Client/Hotel Operator

Internal Logistic

Strategic Planning

Hotel Operator

Standards Guidelines and Requirements

Local AuthorityRequirements

Workshops

Client

Hotel Operator

Design Team

MasterKey Schedule

Design TeamCoordination

Operational Planning

Spatial Planning

Hotel Operators Requirements

Security Requirements

BOH FinishesRecommendations

Selection of Materials

Specialist Hotel Team

Preliminary SpacePlanning

Front of House

Conference Facilities

Typical Guest Room

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Back of House

Food and BeverageServices

Preliminary Scheduleof Materials and

Finishes

Back of House

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Recommendationfor SpecialistConsultants

Interior Design

Spa

Food and Beverage

Kitchen and Laundry

Waste Management

Design development process


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Sustainability>

Atkins is more than an

environmentally responsibleconsultancy - sustainability isat the heart of all that we do.We lead the way on carbonreduction and sustainableenvironmental design,incorporating best practice in thetechnical aspects of hotel design.

We are not content with drivingthe sustainability agenda byinternal commitment andadvising clients. We believe wealso have a responsibility to

contribute at wider strategiclevel, and we have joinedseveral initiatives to helpinstigate change in the macroenvironment. This includesfounder membership of theEmirates Green Building Councilwhich advises on ConstructingExcellence within the UAE.

We have invested in numerousareas to ensure that oursustainable practices makea positive difference in

the economic, social andenvironmental systems affectingfuture generations. We make aleading contribution to researchin the field of sustainability inthe built environment through apartnership with British Universityin Dubai (BUiD) where Atkinsfunds the Institute of the BuiltEnvironment.

We are also committed to

our clients and to society inreaping the long term benefitsin energy savings, reduction inoperating costs and better work/life environments. Our in-housesustainability experts workwith architects and engineersto design and construct low-energy, resource-efficientbuildings, including hotels.

We advise clients on a rangeof targets and sustainabilitymetrics including LEED, BREEAM,

Estidama, CO2 emissions, energy,water, waste and recycledcontent targets, embodiedenergy, environmental impactsof construction materials andsocial targets.

The wide range of services anddisciplines within Atkins areall fluent in the language ofsustainability and this means wecan respond effectively as a teamto the design challenges.

This teamwork ensuressustainability never becomes abolt-on, or an afterthought andresults in Atkins projects settingbenchmarks in sustainability,which includes some of the mostinspirational, ground breakinginitiatives in building design.

Our teams weave sustainability into aninclusive design process.

We believe Atkins is achieving

excellent results by encouragingour architects and engineers toinnovate in ways that delivergenuine sustainable benefits. Weare also proving that sustainablethinking can be harnessed within alarge company and converted intoground breaking buildings that areboth functional and exciting.


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Sports Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The design philosophy of this 400-key 63,000 sq m hotel developmentwas derived from the clients requirement for a prestigious luxury five-star hotel development with a high gold LEED rating and the abstractvision of complimenting the spirit of the existing shooting club whereit is located. This led to visualizing the building as a dynamic form risingfrom a field of green fabric.

Its final dynamic S-shaped footprint evolved from several stages ofstudies on site orientation, solar path analysis, sun shading, wind

analysis and energy modelling in addition to a number of designexercises on maximizing on the advantages of these studies.

The building faade is a symphony of different layers reflecting themultiple layers of an athletes skin, protecting and shading the endusers as well as the internal components by providing the rightambiance. It is also a composition of horizontal and vertical elements,expressed through projected balconies, canopies and offset screen,providing shade and protection from the hot summer sun as well asreducing energy consumption.


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Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

Atkins was the driving force behind the exclusive design of the 321-metre high super luxury Burj AI Arab hotel thereby realising the clientsdesire to create a symbol of modern Dubai.

Most icons have in common an economy and uniqueness of form andsince the city has historically been a hub for maritime trade with Africa,India and China, it seemed appropriate to borrow from this seafaringheritage - hence the designers theme of the billowing spinnaker sail ofa hi-tech J class yacht.

Acknowledged as the tallest single structure hotel in the world, italso houses the worlds tallest atrium which at 182 metres in heightaddresses the space that is the core of the Burj AI Arab and providesa constant reminder of where you are. Access to and from the 202luxurious duplex bedroom suites is via the wide open balconies thatflank two sides of the atrium.


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Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Rated the worlds best hotel, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel has become abenchmark for five-star hotels worldwide. The eye-catching exterior ofthis unique hotel which has served as a backdrop for many key eventsheld in Dubai, hides beneath it a wealth of innovative designs.

Atkins scope of services on the project included both architecture andengineering design. We were also responsible for full supervision andconstruction management and consultancy for procurement of thewhole project.

To take advantage of the breath-taking surroundings, Atkinsconceptualised the hotel with an unusually long and high design thatis curved both in plan and elevation. This resulted in a breaking oceanwave shape with 600 rooms and suites all of which offer uninterruptedsea views in a dynamic 26-storey structure, 93m high and 275m long.


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Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Situated in a beautiful private bay on the northern peninsula ofthe sun-soaked Arabian Gulf, this hotel and resort development isenvisioned to be a holiday destination. It includes a 205-key five starhotel, beach and health club, sports facilities, variety of recreationalspaces and chalets.

Its design emphasises its beach front location with an architecturaltheme that is a fusion of Islamic, Moorish and vernaculararchitecture. Within a rich landscape, this Arabian fortress has an

overall massing of low rise structures which step back as the heightincreases thus maximising views of the beach.

The extensive landscaping throughout the entire resort adds tothe comfort and natural beauty of the site as well as enhances theoverall value of the development.


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Awards and accolades include:

Hotel Business Lounge of the Year

Commercial Interior Design Awards 2008

Neos, Best Leisure and Entertainment venue

Commercial Interior Design Awards 2008

Best New Hotel

World Hotel Awards 2008

Best New Hotel

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Awards 2009

Middle Easts Leading New Hotel

World Travel Awards 2009

The Address, Downtown Dubai

Cond Nast Traveller Hot List 2009


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The Address, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Located in the prestigious Downtown Dubai, The Address is a 63storey tower comprising a 198 key five star hotel and 626 deluxeserviced apartments.

Its imposing 306m height and striking design produce a landmarkworthy to stand at the opposite end of the lake to the worlds tallestbuilding, the Burj Khalifa.

The floor plate of its podium is based on an organic evolution of a

series of linked arcs which present imposing interconnected doubleand triple volume public spaces with full views of the lake and BurjKhalifa.

This concept is extended to the guest room levels. Rising above thehotel is an aerofoil-shaped tower that accommodates 45 levels ofserviced apartments.

Our Carbon Critical DesignTM ethos ensured features such as an airconditioning condensation recovery process that captures enoughwater to service the irrigation needs of the whole building.


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Beit Al Bahar, Dubai, UAE

Inspired by vernacular architecture, 19 Arabian-styled villas areseamlessly integrated into the landscape of the Jumeirah BeachHotel.

Deriving their form from the traditional dwellings in the region,the private and inward looking villas each with their own pool aresurrounded by high walls and organised around shaded courtyardswith gateways and fortress-like towers. Lofty narrow streets link thevillas, converging at a central oasis with a sparkling pool.

The interior and exterior design of the villas incorporates materialsassociated with the region. Local craftsmen were employed torecreate the details and motifs of indigenous architecture althoughthe technology and construction techniques are decidedly modern.


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Icon Hotel, Dubai Promenade, Dubai, UAE

Atkins scope for the Icon Hotel on the Dubai Promenade include full consultancyservices, along with fire and life safety, landscape architecture, vertical transportation,and building physics.

The hotel is to be the worlds first wheel form. The design features a unique travelexperience with a sky lift which rises up through the central void, with 360degree views. The 160m tall hotel houses 204 guest rooms, situated in thewest side of the wheel. 261 serviced apartments are located in the east andtop portion of the wheel.

The hotel along with two supporting wings rests on afour storey podium which includes both the back and

front-of-house hotel facilities.


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Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Oman

The Barr Al Jissah Resort is situated in an isolated cove 12 kilometres off Muscat onthe Quriyat coast, encircled by spectacular terrain rising to a high plateau. Previouslyinaccessible by road, a four kilometre access designed by Atkins now snakes throughthe wadi beds and cuts over the jebel before descending to the resort, which consistsof three hotels, a spa and a heritage centre set in a natural coastal landscape.

The design of the three hotels was developed from an initial concept produced byWimberly Allison Tong and Goo and Derek Lovejoy Partnership, and draws heavilyupon the vernacular architecture of Oman as expressed in traditional dwellings,fortresses and souks.

The interior design incorporates indigenous details, colours and artefacts whilesimultaneously providing all the amenities demanded of five star accommodation.


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Trump International Hotel and Tower, The Palm Jumeirah,Dubai, UAE

The Trump International Hotel and Tower is a 62-storey sheer glasssculpture rising dramatically from the centre of the Palm Jumeirahtrunk. It embraces environmentally sustainable design initiativesincluding efficient faade design, high performance glazing andenhanced levels of insulation to reduce cooling loads.

It also includes low energy building services, displacement ventilation,ground heat rejection and intelligent lighting controls. Extensive re-use

of on site water and sustainable building materials will reduce resourceconsumption and improve indoor environmental quality.


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Ibis and Suite Hotels, Dubai, UAE

This project located near the Mall of the Emirates, comprises twobrands of three star business hotels, Ibis and Suite. A total of 384guest rooms are accommodated over six floors above the groundfloor. Leisure and recreational facilities include restaurants, bars,swimming pool and health club.

Predominantly clad in glass and aluminium panels, the schemeis a modern design utilising simple, folded-plate forms and acombination of horizontal shading elements and vertical fins on

its southern facades. The clean and contemporary image of thedevelopment is intended to raise the existing urban environmentand provide a focal point for business travellers to Dubai andits suburbs.


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Shanghai Harbour City Crowne Plaza Hotel, China

The concept for the low rise, 350-bed Shanghai Harbour City CrownePlaza Hotel emanates from Atkins success in an internationalcompetition for the masterplan for Lingang New Town, nearShanghai. Resting on an island in a 500-hectare circular lake at thecentre of the new town, the hotel is aptly named, as locals liken it toa floating lotus flower.

The hotel is laid out with a central dome containing the reception andlobby, which in turn connects to five petal-shaped wings having either

hotel rooms or restaurants and meeting rooms. This simple geometryallows all rooms to have unobstructed views of the lake. Atriums,designed as themed gardens, illuminate and ventilate the split centralcorridors leading to the rooms.

Separate from the hotel are a small marina and clubhouse, childrensplaygrounds, gardens and other amenities to complete the island resort.


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Island Resort and Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

This 250-key seaside five star hotel development places luxury ofnature at your feet by expanding the unique natural habitat ofbeachside sand dune habitat into the resort site area.

Its design concept was inspired by imagination of cool seaside breezeaccompanied by the sound of crashing waves as well as visions oflazy days by the pool, warm nights dancing on the terrace whileenjoying sunset views of the Arabian Gulf.

One of its design goals was to create a sophisticated destinationattracting both local and international clientele, at the same timeadhering to environmental guidelines and sustainable strategies setforth by the client, the Urban Planning Council and the principlesof Estidama.


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Ibis and Novotel Hotels, Dubai, UAE

This project consists of two independent nine-storey hotel towerswith a total of 554 rooms and is situated in the heart of Deirabusiness district.

The proportions and massing of this project are based on solid formswith punctured linear voids invoking traditional modern architecture.The lighting design is based on a control philosophy with a choiceof efficient light sources that will not only minimise the cost of theinstallations but the cost of operating them too.

The L-shaped Ibis Hotel is situated to the north, accommodating365 rooms while the straight winged Novotel Hotel faces the south,accommodating 189 rooms. Both hotels are independent facilitiesdesigned in a U-shape around a courtyard above the roof of a two-storey podium. The terraced deck houses a swimming pool, healthfacilities and landscape gardens. The ground and mezzanine podiumencloses an open-air courtyard.


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Beachfront Hotel, Dubai, UAE

Our brief for this Beachfront Hotel was for a strikingly designed hoteland serviced apartment tower which could be served by a multitudeof leisure and hospitality facilities.

The 60-storey cylindrical glass tower sits on an impressive six-storeypodium in the shape of an ellipse which houses food and beverageoutlets, banqueting and health club and spa facilities. Penetratingthrough its roof, the tower ascends to a total height of 295m andprovides uninterrupted views over the sea, towards Dubai Marinaand the desert.

The Beachfront Hotel was visualised as a modern landmark that reflectsresort lifestyle. Its bold composition utilises an interesting play of spaces

and volumes, making it stand out as a dynamic and expressive signaturebuilding that is quite exclusive from its surrounding buildings.


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Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental Hotel,Songjiang, China

This competition winning design for a 388 key five star resortand business hotel is set within a water-filled quarry in Songjiangdistrict close to Shanghai. The quarry and hotel combine to form anintegrated whole where, governed by restrictions on building height,the hotels 17 storeys only occupy two levels above ground andbarely intrudes upon the natural beauty for which the area is famous.

The quarry provides guests and visitors with views, activities

and experiences and protects the hotel from weather extremes.The thermal mass of the rock stabilises the hotel environmentand reduces energy input into the building. In return, the hotelrejuvenates the quarry and for the first time brings man andenvironment together in a sustainable relationship.


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