PROPOSED ORANTO HOTEL,

ASOKORO
Client: Chief Arthur Eze

Prepared by
Kosi Emmanuel Chukwujindu (Arc.)
For Geometrix Consultants and Builders ltd.
No. 23 Waziri Ibrahim Crescent Gudu, Abuja.
July 2014
CONTENTS
Introduction
Brief

Site Analysis

Development Control requirements

Design principles

Proposed Siteplan

Proposed Floor-plans

Proposed Bedroom types

Perspective views

Animated walkthrough.
 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Oranto petroleum is an independent Nigerian company with

operations since 1991 and the company is an active operator in 14
blocks in West Africa and Gulf of Guinea. Its CEO is prince Dr. Arthur Eze.

The CEO recently expressed interest in developing an epitome of

Hospitality in the form of a Hotel and has bestowed the task of dong this
to the Architects at Geometrix.
The city of Abuja being the nations seat of power, hosts hundreds of
conferences domestic and international and as such is a viable ground for
the Hotel business. The choice of Asokoro, Abuja; only complements this.

This is a presentation of our initial design submission. Hope you like it.
 THE BRIEF
An Architectural brief is a statement of a client's requirements, which form the basis for
appointing an Architect. The brief describes the requirements that need to be reconciled and
accommodated,

Reception Circulation Spaces

Administrative spaces stairs (escape and service), Lifts (escape
and service), lobbies, sitouts.
Offices -Manager, Accounts, HR, etc.
Recreational Facilities
Conveniences
Swimming Pool, gym / fitness centre, Bar,
restaurant, Outdoor relaxation spaces, Roof Parking spaces
garden/sitout, tennis court.
Gate House
Bedrooms
Power/ Gen. House
standard, suites, terrace, presidential.
Meeting Spaces
Staff Support Centre
3-Auditoriums
Male and female cloakrooms,
Guest support service spaces conveniences,
Laundry, Kitchen, Bakery, Store rooms,
Barbing/Beauty salon, Travel support office,
cybercafe.
SITE ANALYSIS

THE SITE
AREA = 20,600 SQ. M (2.06 HCT.)
THE SITE
AREA = 20,600 SQ. M
(2.06 HCT.)
LOCATION
MAP
SUN DIRECTION
 WIND
According to Geographical data available, the site will be affected by two main
winds i.e. the North East Trade Wind (N-E) and the South West Trade Wind
(S.W). As such the building has been positioned to take maximum advantage of
both winds.

SLOPE
Preliminary inspection of the site revealed that the site had a gentle slope
originating from the South-East border and tending toward the North-West
Border. This appreciable difference in spot heights will allow for easier drainage
of mechanical services. It also dictates that all drainage must tend toward the
North-West Boundary of the Site.
 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING SETBACK
The development control Authority stipulates a minimum building setback of
4m from the fence line to the building line and 6m where there is a road. This
standard was met in the planning of the Proposed Hotel as shown left- below.

HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The development control Authority stipulates a MAXIMUM OF 4 suspended
floors for tall developments within the Asokoro Area. This standard was met in
the planning of the Proposed Hotel as shown right- above.
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
EASE OF CIRCULATION

The provision of
inter-connecting
corridors and
lobbies, which
lead to stairs and
lifts form a
network of easily
accessible system
throughout the
building.
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES

USER SAFETY
The provision of
ESCAPE stairs at every
node allows for easy
evacuation of users in
the event of a crisis
situation. The
maximum distance
from each node to
anywhere on a floor is
always less than 30m.
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
ROOM ARRANGEMENT

The concept behind

the Room
Arrangement is
efficiency of
mechanical and
electrical services as
well as House-keeping
operations. The idea is
that all M/E servicing
are done to hotel
standard and without
intruding guests
privacy,
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The concept Tennis Court

behind the
provision and Swimming
Arrangement of Pool
Recreational
facilities is ability Gym
to be accessible
by guests Barbing Salon
without having Beauty Salon
to pass through
the hotel. Bar
However lodged
guests can Restaurant
access the Outdoor Bar
facilities via the
hotel lobby on Terrace
the ground-floor. Garden
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
ELEGANCE IN STYLE AND ARCHITECTURAL EXPRESSION

The USE of Glass and Modern Cladding Material for Beauty and
Durability speaks for itself.
 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
OPENESS OF RESTAURANT, LOUNGE AND BAR SPACES AND SIT-OUTS

The Semi Open Terrace Garden.

 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
EASE OF STAFF ACCESS AND POSITION OF SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AREAS FOR
EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING

Delivery
Supply

Staff entrance

Mechanical and electrical services

Staff canteen and welfare

Ease of management supervision.

Proposed
Ground-Floor Plan
Proposed
First-Floor Plan
TYPICAL
PROPOSED BEDROOM CATEGORIES
ROOM TYPE DESCRIPTIO NUMBER TOTAL
N PER
FLOOR
STANDARD 5m x 5m comfy 34 136
BEDROOMS with toilet and
(25sq.m) wardrobe
SUITE 7m x 9m comfy 3 12
BEDROOMS with lounge
(63sq.m) and guest toilet

TERRACE 5m x 5m comfy 4 16
BEDROOMS with private
balcony

PRESIDENTIAL 15m x 5m 2 2
SUITE(75sq.m) comfy with
lounge and two
bedrooms
STANDARD
BEDROOM
152 NOS.
SUITE -
BEDROOM
12 NOS.
TERRACE
BEDROOM
16 NOS.
 Collapsible to
PRESIDENTIAL three single
SUITE bedrooms in
(2 NOS)
case of heavy
demand.
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