This document describes the architectural solution of a project that is divided into two phases. The first phase is the renovation of the Caleta Hotel, creating a new 5 star unit called The Suites

of Caleta and the construction of a shared Car park. In the second phase will be developed a residential area consisting on a building with 57 apartments and 180 parking spaces of which 93

are for public users. Will form part of this phase another building consisting of 4 independent houses with high specifications.

For the existing vegetation on the site, we suggest that the trees will be carefully removed and to be donated. (Ficus, Araucaria, Cypress)

INTRODUCTION

A REDESIGN AND MORE SOFTENED APPROACH TO THE NORTH ELEVATION, SEA FACING AND ROCK FACING ELEVATION OF THE 5 STAR HOTEL, WHICH WILL ALSO INVOLVE THE REDUCTION OF THE CAR PARK SPACES IN THE BUILDING FROM 70 TO 55, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REPLACING THE 15 BY GOING UNDERGROUND.

PUBLIC ACCESS HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE FRONT OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING DEDICATED TO THE COMMERCIAL UNITS, A GREATER VISUAL ACCESS TO THE SEA.

ALL CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND THE LUXURY HOUSES AT DOUGAL’S POINT HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE TELESLOPE WILL NO LONGER BE CONSTRUCTED.

THE REDUCTION OF THE LUXURY RESIDENTIAL FROM 5 UNITS AND THEREFORE 2 ABOVE STREET LEVEL, TO 4 UNITS AND THE PROVISION OF 3 TO 4 UNDERGROUND CAR PARK SPACES WITHIN EACH UNIT.

THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED IN FEBRUARY 25, 2014 AT DPC.

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SITE LOCATION

The site is located on the coast East of Gibraltar and is served by the Sir

Herbert Miles Road´s street.Part of the site is occupied by the Caleta Hotel and another part is

naturally intact.

The place has a lot of potential because it has a privileged sea views to

the East and views of the rock to the West. Due to its good location and

proximity to the Catalan Bay makes it an attractive and singular place.

SITE LOCATION

EXISTING BUILDING

AREA 1REFURBISHMENT THE CALETA HOTEL FACADE.CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 5 STARS HOTEL AND CAR PARK

AREA 2CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGDEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ANNEXE CALETA HOTEL AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AREA 3 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS

AREA 1AREA 2AREA 3

PROPOSAL SITE PLAN (2014)

REFURBISHMENT THE CALETA HOTEL FACADE

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 5 STARS HOTEL AND CAR PARK

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS

RENEWAL OF THE HOTEL´S FACADES

NEW CAR PARKING

EXPANSION OF THE HOTEL WITH NEW INDEPENDENT ENTRANCE

AREA 1REFURBISHMENT THE CALETA HOTEL FACADE.

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 5 STARS HOTEL AND CAR PARK

Following initial meetings to define the Client's Briefing we have studied a moderate intervention strategy that still respects the identity of the building and adapt this to current realities to create a new contemporary image, making the Hotel more attractive and provide a more efficient service to visitors of Gibraltar.

STRATEGIC VISION

The objective of the intervention is the transformation of

the most charismatic and prestigious hotel unit of

Gibraltar, giving it a new quality features and modernity

able to compete with the highest standards of international

hospitality. It is proposed a total transformation of the

existing building facades achieved through the selection

of the finest materials chosen according to a principle of

chromatic integration into existing natural landscape.

Alongside this transformation of the actual Caleta Hotel ,

we propose a new 5 star unit comprised of 40 luxury suites

with private independent access to common areas and

located on the rooftop a SPA unit. The 5 star unit will share

services and part of the infrastructure with the current

Caleta Hotel for both economic and energy sustainability

reasons.

Both units will share a automated car park holding 50

parking spaces located on the wing side adjacent to Sir

Herter Miles road.

This proposal will combine the essential reference brand

Caleta Hotels with a unique location plus a renovated,

sophisticated high quality design, with the aim of

positioning the Caleta Hotel and Gibraltar as an

international reference in the Hotel industry.

THE CALETA SUITES HOTEL ENTRANCE

THE CALETA HOTEL ENTRANCE

THE CALETA SUITES CAR PARKING VIEWED FROM SIR HERBERT ROAD

STRATEGIC CONCEPT

SEA VIEW ROCK VIEW

THE NEW SOLUTION IS MORE ELEGANT AND LIGHTER

HAVE LESS IMPACT ON THE LANDSCAPE

AND FACADE´S SOLAR GLASS WILL REFLECT THE SEA, THE SKY AND THE GREEN SLOPE

CALETA HOTEL - PROPOSED DEMOLITION NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AREA 2CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ANNEXE CALETA HOTEL AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Phase 2 provides the demolition of the south wing attached to the Caleta Hotel and the construction at the same location of a

residential unit consisting of 57 unique flats for housing and a total of 180 parking places . The -1 floor and -2 floor will hold 93 parking spaces

for public use and on floors -3 and -2 another 87 parking spaces for the resident owners. On the top floor will be build a panorama swimming

pool, a support bar and technical areas.

The ground floor is dedicated to large common areas for the apartments, commercial and trade units, green spaces and circulation

areas at Sir Herbert Miles Road.

A careful choice of materials to the highest standards of quality and environmental combined with a singular architectural design and a

unique location will position The Caleta Residence as one of the most emblematic residential buildings in Gibraltar.

GAP CREATED BETWEEN THE CALETA HOTEL AND THE CALETA APARTMENTS, VIEWED FROM SIR HERBERT ROAD

CALETA APARTMENTS VIEWED FROM SIR HERBERT ROAD

CALETA APARTMENTS - ROOF FLOOR WITH POOL AND GREEN AREA

CALETA APARTMENTS BALCONY

CALETA APARTMENTS VIEWED FROM THE SEA

STRATEGIC CONCEPT

2007 OUTLINEPLANNING PERMISSION

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROGRAM - SECTION

FLOOR PLANINCREASE THE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SEA FRONT -CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE-INCORPORATING COMMERCIAL UNITS

AREA 3CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LUXURY RESIDENTIAL UNITS

Adjacent to the residential building, will take place a fantastic piece of architecture on the sea and adapted to the existing cliff: Four independent Luxury houses with private car parking.

DESIGN PROPOSAL

SHEME:3 BED APARTMENT: 014 BED APARTMENT: 015 BED APARTMENT: 02TOTAL APARTMENTS: 04PRIVATE CAR SPACES: 10

TOTAL AREA OF CONSTRUCTION: 2 920M2

DOUGLA´S POINT RESIDENTIAL LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDING

EXISTING LAND

DOUGLA´S POINT RESIDENTIAL LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDING

DOUGLA´S POINT RESIDENTIAL LUXURY APARTMENT BUILDING

BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Efficient isolation

Alf of the energy we use to heat or cool can simply leak out without insulation.

Insulation helps to:

-reduce reliance on heating and cooling systems

-save money on energy bills

-improve comfort at home

-protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering energy consumption.

Some types of insulation contemplated can make the building more soundproof.

This building is designed in ventilated facade system with exterior isolation.

High performance Windows

Will be referred high-performance windows to reduce the energy consumption.

Intelligent Energy Management System

The building will provide a lower electrical consumption by:

Motion detection cells

Electric home automation system

Energy efficient lifts

Lights

Good quality LEDs (light emitting diodes) can provide excellent lighting.

LEDs are the most energy efficient of light systems. LEDs currently available are approximately 4 to 5 times more efficient than the typical incandescent or halogen equivalent. Leds will be in all common areas and apartments.

Natural Light

Sunlight is the cleanest and cheapest method of lighting during the day. Passive lighting uses no electricity and is a great way to reduce carbon emissions. This building provides large Windows resulting in lower light energy consumption.

Photovoltaic technology

Energy from the sun can be captured in two ways: as heat energy (thermal energy) or as light energy. Photovoltaic technology (PV), also known as solar panels, converts the sun's light energy into an electrical current.

Hot Water

An average house can use around a quarter of its total energy on

heating water, so it's important to use an efficient system that suits

needs. Reducing the amount of hot water and using a more

efficient hot water system are great ways to reduce energy costs

and impact on the environment.

Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar hot water systems take advantage of sunshine and use solar

energy to heat water for household use. A solar hot water system

should provide between 50 and 90 per cent of hot water needs.

Solar hot water systems come with electric boosters to provide the

rest of hot water needs.

Passive Design

The balconies projection allows the lower winter sun to warm the

house through south and stop summer sun from entering the house

with good external shading.

Solar heat absorbed through windows and roofs can increase

cooling costs, and incorporating shade from architecture elements

such balconies can help reduce this solar heat gain.

The building was designed in such a way that the solar heat is not

directly on the windows specially on the summer.

Natural airflow is also considered to help keeping temperatures

with cross-ventilation.

Heating and Cooling Systems

Will be studied the most efficient and balanced solutions

considering their environmental impact.

Landscape

A well-designed landscape not only can increase quality of the

building and surroundings but it also can reduce heating and

cooling costs.

Architecture Landscape Windbreaks and Efficiency

Elements like glass railings and green barriers helps to protect

windows from the wind and save energy.

Landscaping Water Conservation

We will design a landscape that conserves water as well as energy.

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