LUMIRA HOTEL AND RESORTS OMAN
near Moscat, Oman
The drawings of our preliminary concept design are intended to represent program space allocation, stacking, and adjacencies. In this concept design is an idea of the building's mass, however, yet to be developed is the articulation of the exterior skin. Our intention with development of exterior cladding and surfaces is to respond to the solar orientation and express the function of the program on the building's elevation. Taking advantage of northern orientation, all suites will require minimal solar protection and have expansive glazing, maximizing exterior views of the sea. The program to the south - spa, kitchen, service spaces etc. do not require as much window area, and would have a more solid cladding to offset heat gain. Stone, steel, and glass would be the preferred materials.
We kept the spirit and essence of Lumira’s circular concept and stacked the rooms along a semi-circular composition to maximize views and engage with the landscape. The Lobby, Restaurant, and Concierge are on the ground level with glass on both sides to allow continuous, uninterrupted views from the courtyard through the building to the sea and horizon beyond.
Massing and general organization of the building is symmetrical in appearance, particularly in the inner court. To the south, on axis, is the Ballroom, which is intended to be expressed on the elevations. To the north is the Lobby with view to the pool. A trickle of water reinforces the axis and guides one’s eye towards the lobby and view beyond. The Fine Dining restaurant is located off the lobby with expansive views of the water. The Bistro Restaurant is located on the second level near the spa with views to both the courtyard and outward to the sea.
Arrival is grand and has multi-functions; entrance and exit by automobile may be controlled with ballards. The ingress and egress to parking can be at the entrance with drop off adjacent to the lobby or on special occasions the ballards may be lowered to allow limited traffic through the courtyard for direct access to the Owner's Suite, and/or a more formal entrance to the ballroom. We have shown parking covered by the building, this is more expansive approach however parking could be located adjacent off-site, if allowed, or some other alternative could explored once we have a better understanding of the site and topography.
Owner’s Suiter is located prominently across the courtyard from the entrance and projects beyond the profile of the building for its own sense of presence and identity. It is conveniently located near the lobby, restaurant, pool and main public spaces. Maximum privacy will be secured in the development of the design to maintain the Owner Suite’s close proximity to the hotel and allow no sightlines into the owner’s private exterior or interior spaces.
Straight forward and elegant design, the building, we believe, would prove cost effective. It will have dynamic visual impact upon arrival, a real landmark, and be a pleasant, enduring experience for the visitors and guests. The architecture will blend seamlessly with the landscape and from the hotel one will experience the majestic surroundings of the sea while shrouded in complete luxury.
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Oman Hotel
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Site
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Entrance Level Plan Diagram
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Plan Diagrams
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Lobby
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Typical Room
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Typical Room - Interior Views
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Lobby View - Interior
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Concept Design
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Images of Historic Architecture of Oman