Project BriefIntroduction To Construction

Industry (QSB30105)Name of project: Budget HotelTutor: Miss Jaqurliyn Ann See

PengGroup members:

Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee(0320021)

Hazel Razon Crisostomo(0320152)

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CONTEXT

CONTEXT PAGES1. INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT

1.1 Project Description1.2 Site Analysis1.3 Project Concept1.4 Project Background1.5 Project Summary1.6 Visuals

1.6.1 Sketches of Proposed Site

1.7 Project Objectives1.8 Project Benefits1.9 Success Criteria

2. RATIONALE & CLIENT EVALUATION2.1 Issues of the area2.2 Benefits of the area2.3 Goals of the construction

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project3. PROJECT ORGANIZATION

3.1 Overview3.2 Team Objective3.3 Project Management Team

4. DOCUMENTS4.1 Letter to authorities

1. Introduction to project

1.1 Project Description

For our final project for the subject Introduction to Construction Industry, we were asked to make a project proposal. Hence, the title – The Project Proposal. The objective behind this project is to enable us students to develop an understanding of the building team, its organization, duties and inter-relations within which they will seek employment, career progression or further study. Not only that, it is also to develop an awareness of their professional responsibilities and to appreciate their profession in the construction industry.

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Basically, our project’s name is called “Maharajalela Road Hotel”. It involves the construction of a budget hotel right beside a staircase that leads to the Maharajalela Monorail Station. The project is on top of a 30m x 30m vacant ground, located at Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the coordinates of 3°8′20″N

101°41′56″E.The estimated date for the agreement of the project brief to be signed is on November 18th

2014. The whole construction process will be up to approximately 6 months.

(Site Context)

LOCATION PLAN

The 30M X 30M SITE

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1.Kuan Yin Temple2.Wisma Pahlawan3.Stadium Merdeka4.Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall5.Maharajalela Monorail Station6.Malayan Public Library Association

1.2 Site Analysis

These are the photos of the site.

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Our site is actually a recent large vacant space. Before this, it was a land filled with trees. But now that the trees have been timbered down, we came up with a site analysis and it showed that the site is ideal for a construction plan. These are the reasons why:

1.Next to a monorail station. Tourists or locals, who uses the

monorail and gets down at Maharajalela Monorail Station, can stay at our hotel proposed at this site because of the convenience it brings.

2.Approximately 10 minutes walk away from Stadium Merdeka. If there’s a sport events held in

Stadium Merdeka, the hotel at our site is the perfect place to spend the night in after a tiring and fun day/night there.

3.Ventilation at this site is good because it has a big open space. This benefits our hotel at our site

because it is cooling and breezy. Because from a rational perspective, no one wants to stay in a place where it’s hot and humid. People would usually aim for places with a comfortable temperature, and a nice environment.

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1.3 PROJECT CONCEPT

We have teamed up to brainstormed and discuss ideas as well as concepts that fit in this construction project after conducting a site analysis. In conclusion, we came up with the idea for our finished project to function as a place for people to stay in that comes with an affordable price. The price for a night in this hotel will be fairly reasonable, which is why it will be a budget hotel. Our targeted customers are tourists who are finding a fine place to live in, and at the same time trying to save money.

A green budget hotel building

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Due to Malaysia’s tropical weather, the exterior of the budget hotel will be filled with greenery to emit more breezy air to the surroundings. Not only that, this concept will attract people’s attention. Besides, this concept will definitely attract the attention of other’s because it is unique and it helps in minimizing the carbon footprints we humans are causing. Basically, it’s a win-win situation.

1.4 PROJECT BACKGROUND

Actually, it’s only recently that this site has become a vacant space. Before this, it is

(Building design inspirations)

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actually filled with trees and tall grass. Now that the trees are chopped down and some grass got trimmed, this area requires something for it to be a sight for sore eyes. We think this site is very strategic for a budget to be located due to the site contexts. For example: Maharajalela Monorail Station, Kuan Yin Temple, as well as Stadium Merdeka. These site contexts revolve around the tourism industry, so why not make it easier for tourist to roam around by building a budget hotel that is so nearby and convenient? Therefore, we proposed this project.

1.5 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.A budget hotel will be built to utilize the vacant space in the site we have chosen.

2.The name of the hotel will be “Maharaja Road Hotel”, in conjunction of the name of the road of where it is located.

3.Comfortable hotel rooms’ will built inside and have a simple yet artistic interior design.

4.If there is a major sports event held in Stadium Merdeka, there will be promotions on the prices of the rooms.

5.The exterior of the building will be filled with greenery, for the surroundings of the site to be breezy and airy.

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6.An underground car park will be built and provided for guests with cars to park their cars.

7.A muslim praying room will be provided too in the hotel for the muslim-raced customers.

8.A rooftop garden will be built too that will function as a recreational area for guests to relax. Garden lamps, tables, benches and a hammock will be provided for the uses of the guests.

9.A small gym will also be provided in the hotel to

encourage guests to keep

themselves fit and healthy.

1.6 VISUALS

1.6.1 Sketches of Proposed Site

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(Sketch of proposed budget hotel)

(Sketch of rooftop garden design, on top of the hotel)

1.7 PROJECT BENEFITS

1.Provide convenience for tourist and locals

2.To promote good business ethics and standards

3.To provide more greenery to the city that is known as a “concrete jungle”.

1.8 PROJECTS NUMBERING

1.Convenient for sports-goers to stay at the budget hotel we proposed as Stadium Merdeka is located nearby.

2.The site is strategic

to build a budget hotel.

3. People who just came

down from the Maharajalela Monorail Station could just drop by the budget hotel to use the restrooms if needed.

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4.The increase of softscape helps in decreasing the negative effects that is caused by urban development.

1.9 SUCCESS CRITERIA

1.The hotel will be built completely within the estimated time.

2.The rooftop garden will be designed with the furniture as well as floras within the estimated time and also estimated budget.

3.The rooms will be fully furnished within the estimated time.

4.Furniture in the hotel for all rooms will be within the targeted budget.

5.The rooftop will have a shade that can help to protect guests from UV rays.

6.The gym equipment will be well maintained and always in a usable manner.

7.All rooms will have a television provided that comes with a few selected channels that are family-friendly.

8.Wi-Fi availability for guests.9.Hotel to provide good customer

service.10. Able to get enough staff for the hotel

within the estimated time.

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2. RATIONALE AND CLIENT EVALUATION

Our site that we chose is a 900 square meter (30m x 30m) vacant area next to the Maharajalela Monorail Station. After looking at the area features the advantage and

disadvantages we could design around the site, we settled on the purpose of our site to be: “Budget Hotel”. For this construction project, we decide to look upon the weakness of the area currently the facility of study by doing so, we are able to issues and problems and propose a plan that can make up for its shortcomings, particular at the Budget Hotel area. Through analysis, we have pinpointed the following issues of the area, which we hope to use this information to create a Budget Hotel area fit for the clients of our project.

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2.1 ISSUES OF THE AREA

1.Few budget hotel and some old hotel is already existing near the area of the site. The competition for the walk-in guest is high.

2.The location is exactly opposite of the stadium, that is why when there is an occasion, event, or concert the area will be noisy and crowded. This will affect the peace in the area.

3.The area is a bit dark especially at night. There is inefficient light in the main road especially at night.

2.2 BENEFITS OF THE AREA

1.Location-wise it is great because it is situated in the center of Kuala Lumpur.

2.Very accessible, because it is near to the Maharajalela Monorail Station.

3.Walking distance to China Town, Times Square, as well as Bukit Bintang. These 3 are one of Kuala Lumpur’s favourite tourist spots.

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4.About 15 minutes drive to Petronas Twin Tower that used to hold the record for World’s Tallest Building Structure.

5.45 minute drive from the airport.

2.3 GOALS OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

1.Site should be simplistic and idealistic.2.Utilize the location and space effectively.3.Compensate the failures of the area to

enhance study.

2.4 CONCEPT

1.The concept of our project must be able to provide a comfortable space for the traveler.

2.We also implement a green landscape approach that will help the guest to feel more connected to the nature & enable to make the Budget Hotel progress with harmony with the nature.

3.It should address the issues of the area particular the issue of sound effect from stadium specially when there is an occasion going on to the area as a result we should provide isolation with feeling claustrophobic through well space isolation room.

4.Grassy field and implementation of green approaches provides customer a relaxing and cozy space as well as encourage green space into a human lifestyle

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Isolation rooms provide personal space and privacy to relax and enjoy the stay in the budget hotel.

5.Open space gives the impression of freedom - more open air especially in the lobby area.

3. PROJECT ORGANIZATION

3.1 Overview

Project Requestor: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala LumpurProject Sponsor: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala LumpurProject Owner: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala LumpurProject Manager: Ar. Hazel Razon CrisostomoTeam Members: Architect – Ar. Hazel Razon Crisostomo

Landscape Architect – Ar. Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee

Quantity Surveyor – Sir. Satesh Raj

Civil & Structural Engineer – Ir. Siti Md. Ezamudin

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer – Pn. Atiqah Syasya

Contractor – Mr. Charel FernandoSupplier – Sir. Abdul Qayyum

Shahmie

3.2 TEAM OBJECTIVE

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Basically, it is to understand everything such as the need to plan and design the building from scratch, to produce “Maharajalela Road Hotel”.

3.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Key Members Person In-Charge

Company

Architect Ar. Hazel Crisostomo

H.R.C Architect Firm

Landscape Architect Ar. Jacquelyn Vanessa

JV Landschitectur

e FirmQuantity Surveyor Sir. Satesh Raj SR

Construction BHD.

Civil & Structural Engineer

Ir. Siti Md. Ezamudin

Siti’s Engineering

FirmMechanical &

Electrical EngineerPn. Atiqah

SyasyaSyasya’s Electrical

Works

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