ARCHITECT- Marck Kowalski

LOCATION- No.8, Windsor Place,

Janpath Road, New

Delhi, Delhi 110001

AWARDED BY

PROJECT YEAR-

1972

Air France

DISTANCES FROM HOTEL 2.5 KMS From RAILWAY STATION. 17 Kms From Domestic Airport. 23 Kms From IGI Airport 5-6 Kms From ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal)

DESIGN CONCEPT: DESIGN OF LE MERIDIAN IS SET TO THE CULTURAL PULSE OF THE TIMES AND THE ARCHITECT CONCEIVED OF A CERTAIN AESTHETIC COMPLETENESS.ACCORDING TO ITS ARCHITECT "THERE MUST BE SENSE OF THEATRE. THE FORM AND SHAPE MUST AROUSE PSYCHO -EMOTIONAL STIRRINGS. IT IS LIKE A STAGE FOR PUBLIC AND

INTIMATE INTERLUDE, FOR RELAXATION, BUSINESS AND CONVENTIONS. THE DESIGN IS CONCEIVED TO EXPRESS MATERIALS AND MOOD THAT BELONG TO THE FUTURISTIC ENVIRONMENT AND AGE. IT IS AN AMBIENCE THAT APPEALS TO BOTH COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS AS WELL AS TOURISTS.

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ZOINING IS DIVIDED

INTO THREE PARTS-

BUILDING BLOCK GREEN AREA PARKING

ZONING

BUILDING BLOCK

RESIDENSIAL COMMERCIAL

GREEN AREA

40% GREEN AREA IS

PROVIDED.

PARKING

300 BASEMENT

PARKING(CAR)

30 SURFACE

PARKING( BUS /

OBI-VAN).

BUILDING BLOCK

TOTAL BULT UP

AREA18700 SQ M

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SITE ANALYSIS

SITE AREA IS 4.29 ACRE

NORTH IS ALREADY MARKED IN PICTURE.

SITE IS SURROUNDED BY ROAD FROM TWO SIDES.

SITE PLAN

PARKING

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SITE PLAN

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ENTRANCE

POARCH

ENTRANCE

POARCH

COMMERCIAL

BUILDING

SURFACE PARKING

GARDEN VIEW

RESIDENSIAL BLOCK

SERVICE ENTRY

LOUNGE:

THE ATRIUM IS 67 METRES HIGH THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ARE PLANNED AROUND

THIS CENTRAL ATRIUM

CORRIDORS LINED WITH ROOMS ALSO LOOK

IN, PARTICIPATING IN TH TOTAL SCHEME.

ELEVATORS THERE ARE TOTAL 23 FLOORS WHICH INCLUDE BASEMENT AND TERRACE LEVELS.

4 SERVICE ELEVATORS HAVING 20 PERSON CAPACITY COVERING BETWEEN -2 LEVEL (ROOM SERVICE) TO 20TH FLOOR.

2 COFFEE SHOP KITCHEN ELEVATORS HAVING 20 PERSON CAPACITY, OPERATING BETWEEN -2 TO 2 FL.

GUEST ROOMS: SPACIOUS ROOMS OPENING

INTO THE ATRIUM LOBBY,

DINING RESTAURANTS AND

EXCELLENT LEISURE

FACILITIES MINGLE

THE ELEGANT STYLE OF

FRANCE WITH WARM

HOSPITALITY OF INDIA.

GUEST ROOMS: DELUXE ROOMS107 PREMIUM ROOMS80 LE ROYAL CLUB ROOMS115 DELUXE SUITES23 PREMIUM SUITES20 LE ROYAL CLUBSUITES6 LUXURY SUITES 6 SUITE MEASUREMENTS VARY FROM 50-200SQM. AND CONSISTS OF A LIVING ROOM AND ONE /TWO BEDROOMS,

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE1

RECREATION: TENNIS COURT,

SWIMMING POOL

HEALTH CLUB

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CONFERENCE & BANQUET HALLS: 6 CONFERENCE HALLS WHICH CAN ACCOMODATE ALL TYPES OF CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & PRODUCT BUNCHES- THE NAPOLEAN HALL (1066 SQ,M,) IT CAN ACCOMMODATE 1000 PAX FOR RECEPTION AND 550 PAX FOR SIT-DOWN DINNER WITH A DANCE FLOOR. THIS HALL CAN BE DIVIDED IF REQUIRED, BY A SOUND PROOF PARTITION GIVING TWO HALLS. RASINA HALL (234 SQ.M) THIS HALL CAN ACCOMMODATE 200 PAX FOR RECEPTION AND 100 PAX FOR SIT-DOWN DINNER WINDSOR HALL (232 SQ,M,) IT IS A UNIQUE BANQUET HALL WITH GRANITE, GLASS AND MARBLE AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 200 PAX FOR RECEPTION AND SIT-DOWN DINNER FOR 100 PAX . BARS AND RESTAURANTS LA BRASSERIE FOR 144 GUEST: 24-HOUR COFFEE SHOP OFFERS A LA CARTE LUNCH AND AN ELABORATE BUFFET FOR BREAKFAST AND DINNER. LA BRASSERIE ALSO OFFERS A VARIETY OF INDIAN, EUROPEAN AND ASIAN CUISINES. LA PLAZA FOR 40 GUEST A WIDE RANGE OF SANDWICHES, AND COOKIES AVAILABLE IN THE ATRIUM TEA LOUNGE. GOLDEN PHOENIX FOR 84 GUEST ONE OF THE CITY'S MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS SERVING SZECHWAN AND CANTONESE CUISINE. PAKWAN FOR 108 GUEST WITH AN ETHNIC INDIAN AMBIENCE, THE RESTAURANT SPECIALIZES IN NORTH-WEST FRONTIER CUISINE AND HAS A PERFECT SETTING WITH LIVE GHAZALS. LE BELVEDERE FOR 84 GUEST: ROOF TOP RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB HENRI BAR: ROOF TOP BAR DJS: DISCOTHEQUE AT BANQUET FLOOR

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BASEMENT PLAN

service corridor view 2.2 m wide

parking

kitchen is located with service core

laundry does not have its own service lift

washing machine

ac plant

hot head press

buzz bars

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BASEMENT PLAN

Main staff entrance

18-0 wide ramp with 1:6 slope

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Name R o o m Ceiling Area Size m Height m sqm

Raisina 20 x 12 4.05 240

Name R o o m Ceiling Area

Size m Height m sqm

Windsor 17.5 x 13.5 4.7 236

Napolean 1 25 x 27 3.9 675

Name R o o m Ceiling Area

Size m Height m sqm

Napolean 2

Napolean

15 x 27 3.9 405

27 x 40 3.9 1080

The hall can be converted into two by the means of a

sound proof partition according to the gathering.

The Napolean hall (1080 sq,m,)

It has a separate entrance and a pre function area. It can accommodate 1000 p for reception and 550 p for sit-down dinner with a dance floor. This hall can be divided if required, by a sound proof partition giving two halls. Rasina hall (240 sq.m)

It Overlooks a beautiful lawn and separate entrance from raisina road. This hall can accommodate 200 p for reception and 100 p for sit-down dinner

Windsor hall (236 sq,m,) It is a unique banquet hall with granite, glass and marble and can accommodate 200 p for reception and sit-down dinner for 100 p . SEPRATE BANQUET ENTRY

FROM JANPATH

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Pastry shop

Main entrance

Sitting provided with pastry shop

Coffee shop

Sitting provided in the lobby

Reception

Bar

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Main entrance

Sitting provided in the lobby

Pastry shop

Reception

Coffee shop

Bar

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Shopping arcade is just below the service floor acts as segregation between private zone with public zone i.e. lobby Centre shops have an

Corner shops are the premium shops having an area of 175 sq.m

area of 100 sq.m Large display windows give a unique effect to

floor and also break corridor monotony

Height is approx. 7-0 AHU of different restaurants are located on service floor Swimming pool is provided just above service floor with sunk in service floor area Filtration plant of swimming pool is also provided in service floor

SERVICE FLOOR PLAN

Filtration plant of swimming pool is also provided in service floor.

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TYPICAL FLOOR

5th FLOOR TO 12th FLOOR

ROOMS AND SUITES 2 FIRE EXIT STAIR CASE 4 GUEST LIFTS

4 SERVICE LIFT

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TYPICAL FLOOR

LIFT LOBBY AREA VIEW OF ATRIUM SHOWING

5th FLOOR TO 12th FLOOR

VIEW OF ATRIUM SHOWING CAPSULE LIFT

AND EXECUTIVE LOUNGE ABOVE

SUITE ROOM INTERIOR

DELUXE ROOM INTERIOR

VIEW OF CORRIDOR

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TWENTIETH FLOOR

PRESIDENTIAL SUITES, SUITES

1 BAR,

2 RESTAURANTS

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VIEW OF BAR

VIEW OF SUITE

VIEW OF PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

VIEW OF SUITE

TWENTIETH FLOOR

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SECTION

SERVICES WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT

Source: Bore Well -total four types of water tanks are there

WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM: Sumps are provided in the service floor. SEWAGE: Include both liquid and solid waste.

Vertical shafts are provided for sewage.

-The Hotel Has Its Own System Of Filtration, Chlorination And Changing Of Water.

-There Is A Change In Water of Swimming Pool Every 6 Hours. -Boiler: 3nos. 600 Kl/Hr Water Into Steam Which Is

Supplied To Laundry And Kitchen.

-Calorifier: Vessel Full Of Cold Water Steam Gets Condensed

& Comes To The Boilers.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL:

Separate entrance for garbage carrying vehicle is provided.

There are two types of garbage storage:

Dry garbage area: separate stores for crushed bottles, canes

and dust bin disposal.

Wet garbage area: air -conditioned area at temperature of

-9 degree Celsius.

FIRE FIGHTING AND INSTALLATION:

I. Fire hydrants with rubberized canvas for major fire are

provided on each floors.

II. Yard hydrants are provided around the building

III. Automatic sprinkler system: In case of fire when temperature rises above 68-79 C,

the quartzite head bursts installed at a distance of 3M

centre to centre in the ceiling.

Fire Detection Panel and

Warning System:

Smoke Detectors

Manual call box indication

Public address system

Automatic sprinkler alarm panel

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I. The Laundry of Le Meridian is 300 Sq.M.

II. Soiled linen is brought to the laundry in following manner:

III. The housekeeping staff changes linen in each room daily.

this soiled linen is then

send to the soiled linen storage

room via linen chutes. Linen staff is provide near

service lifts. then labeled w.r.t the room no. the clothes are then

characterized as per type, for

e.g. cotton, silk, woolen, etc. V. Linen area depends upon the type of hotel.

VI. Typically the provided 4m sq area is sufficient for linen

storage.

VII. According to its types clothes area grouped into linen

storage and washing laundry.

Equipment in the laundry: a. 3(small) washing machine b. 3(large) washing machine

c. Dry cleaner

d. Calendar machine

e. Shirt press, steam press (woolen, silk)

f. Hot head press (cotton

LAUNDARY:

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AIR CONDITIONING: The whole structure is centrally air conditioned

Fan coil units are provided in each room to control the quantity and quality of air. A.C. plant room is on the second basement Height-6 meters. Thumb rule-1 tonnage used for 27 meters cube of voltage chilled water system. Chilled water used as refrigerant Plant room is centrally placed a. No. of A.H.U.s- 5

b. Total load- 1500 tone

Chiller plant - 3 Nos. of 300 Ton each All 3 are used in peak hours

13 degrees input and 8 degrees output Average temperature - 8 C Colour code m. Chilled water line - blue

n. Condenser line - green inch the pipes provided in all rooms.

In winters, steam from the boiler is used to heat water for air- conditioning. Total area covered by the AC- 37790 sq. m. Total capacity when fully used - 1100 tons

BOILERS: The boiler room is provided next to the parking on the first basement having an area of 170 Sq.M.

At Le Meridien ,steam boilers are used to produce stem for

heating water.

There are 3 steam boilers each with a capacity of 3.5 ton/ hour.

The hot water supply to the hotels is divided in 2 parts:

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2 ATRIUM

THE ATRIUM IS 67 METERS HIGH WITH LIGHT TAKEN FROM THE SIDES. AREA OF THE ATRIUM IS NOT INCLUDE IN THE FLOOR AREA.AND IT GIVES BETTER VIEW FROM ALL FLOOR.

3 FAADE. FAADE TREATMENT ON THE EXTERIOR PRESENTS A VERY STABLE AND STRONG VISUAL EFFECT BY USE OF MIRRORED CURTAIN WALLS WHICH GO AGAINST THE CULTURAL STYLE OF DELHI, THE DESIGN IS CONCEIVED TO EXPRESS MATERIALS AND MOOD THAT BELONG TO THE FUTURISTIC ENVIRONMENT AND AGE.

4 STRUCTURE... THE HOTEL IS A 20 STOREY HIGH BUILDING THEREFORE THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING IS THOUGHT-FULLY DESIGNED R.C.C. FRAMED STRUCTURE, WHICH HAS CREATED FLEXIBLE SPACES IN THE INTERIOR.

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5 MATERIALS USE OF VARIOUS MODERN DAY

MATERIALS LIKE TINTED-GLASS, AND ALSO THE USE OF LOCAL FABRICS, REGIONAL CARPETS AND TRADITIONAL CRAFTS EMPHASIZING THE INDIAN CHARACTER OF THE HOTEL.

6 LANDSCAPE .

INTERNAL SPACES HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY LANDSCAPED BY USE OF PLANTERS, SCULPTURES, SITTING AREAS ETC.

7 CIRCULATIONS

VEHICULAR MOVEMENT IS RESTRICTED ONLY TO THE PERIPHERY OF THE SITE WITH ONLY PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT ALLOWED INSIDE THE BLOCKS CREATING A VERY CLEAN ENVIRONMENT. PARKING HAS BEEN KEPT IN THE BASEMENT ALLOWING REST OF THE SITE TO BE LANDSCAPED.

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