BY RAISSA ROCHA, ASSOCIATE EDITOR T he JW Marriott brand holds high standards for its luxury ho- tels, and the new property in Hanoi, Vietnam, is no different. The 74,384-sm building conveys a distinct Vietnamese flair, with its stylized dragon form inspired by local mythology and the country’s coastline. Sited next to the Vietnam National Convention Center and the Hanoi Museum, convenient to nearby tourist attractions, the JW Marriott Hanoi greets visitors with a landscaped, semi-circular courtyard. Below this raised entry plaza lies a podium level hous- ing two ballrooms; meeting facilities; dining, bar, and lounge areas; three levels of indoor parking; and back-of-house support functions. Atop the podium, the hotel includes a grand lobby, 450 guest rooms and suites, an executive lounge, a glass-enclosed rooftop swimming pool, and a fitness center. The hotel is built for ADA compliance, even though no such laws currently exist in Vietnam. Accommodations include wider entry corridors in several rooms and special considerations in bathroom facilities. Elegant finishes are a priority throughout. “It’s not easy working with Marriott’s standards,” remarks Building Team Awards judge Susan Heinking, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP O+M, Vice President and Director of Sustainability at VOA Associates. Indeed, this Building Team had to navigate a thicket of design require- ments, including directives from owner Bitexco Group, Marriott Inter- national, and the neighboring Vietnam National Convention Center. Marriott’s in-house architectural group—responsible for overseeing design of all the brand’s hotels and resorts—was brought in at several stages for input and approval, but adherence to their standards proved difficult when financial problems led to a two-year delay. Marriott criteria had changed in the interim, and new design styles caused previously selected finishes to be rejected. In addition, the clients decided to reorganize the site to make room for two villas, scrapping plans to build tennis courts and install a significant amount of landscaping. Even basic communication was a concern, with Building Team members and consultants such as Turner Construction, Carlos Zapata Studio, Leslie E. Robertson Associates, and DSA Engineering scattered among offices in nine different countries. The firms decided early on that English would be the standard for all communications. Vietnam is still a developing country in many aspects, so there was An international Building Team unites to create Vietnam’s first JW Marriott luxury property. DRAGON-INSPIRED HOTEL CONVEYS vietnamese hospitality 44 JUNE 2014 BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION www.BDCnetwork.com
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BY RAISSA ROCHA, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
The JW Marriott brand holds high standards for its luxury ho-tels, and the new property in Hanoi, Vietnam, is no different. The 74,384-sm building conveys a distinct Vietnamese fl air, with its stylized dragon form inspired by local mythology and
the country’s coastline.Sited next to the Vietnam National Convention Center and the
Hanoi Museum, convenient to nearby tourist attractions, the JW Marriott Hanoi greets visitors with a landscaped, semi-circular courtyard. Below this raised entry plaza lies a podium level hous-ing two ballrooms; meeting facilities; dining, bar, and lounge areas; three levels of indoor parking; and back-of-house support functions. Atop the podium, the hotel includes a grand lobby, 450 guest rooms and suites, an executive lounge, a glass-enclosed rooftop swimming pool, and a fi tness center.
The hotel is built for ADA compliance, even though no such laws currently exist in Vietnam. Accommodations include wider entry corridors in several rooms and special considerations in bathroom facilities. Elegant fi nishes are a priority throughout.
“It’s not easy working with Marriott’s standards,” remarks Building
Team Awards judge Susan Heinking, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP O+M, Vice President and Director of Sustainability at VOA Associates. Indeed, this Building Team had to navigate a thicket of design require-ments, including directives from owner Bitexco Group, Marriott Inter-national, and the neighboring Vietnam National Convention Center.
Marriott’s in-house architectural group—responsible for overseeing design of all the brand’s hotels and resorts—was brought in at several stages for input and approval, but adherence to their standards proved diffi cult when fi nancial problems led to a two-year delay. Marriott criteria had changed in the interim, and new design styles caused previously selected fi nishes to be rejected. In addition, the clients decided to reorganize the site to make room for two villas, scrapping plans to build tennis courts and install a signifi cant amount of landscaping.
Even basic communication was a concern, with Building Team members and consultants such as Turner Construction, Carlos Zapata Studio, Leslie E. Robertson Associates, and DSA Engineering scattered among offi ces in nine different countries. The fi rms decided early on that English would be the standard for all communications.
Vietnam is still a developing country in many aspects, so there was
An international Building Team unites to create
Vietnam’s fi rst JW Marriott luxury property.
DRAGON-INSPIRED HOTEL CONVEYS
vietnamese hospitality
44 JUNE 2014 BUILDING DESIGN+CONSTRUCTION www.BDCnetwork.com
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PROJECT SUMMARYGOLD AWARDJW Marriott Hanoi HotelHanoi, Vietnam
BUILDING TEAMSubmitting firm: Turner International – Vietnam (CM)Owner/developer: Bitexco GroupHotel operator: Marriott InternationalArchitect: Carlos Zapata StudioArchitect of record: Viet Nam National Construction Consultants CorporationInterior architects: Peter Silling & Associates Hotel Interior Design; DWP | Design Worldwide PartnershipStructural: Leslie E. Robertson AssociatesFoundation: GECIMEP: DSA Engineering Contractors: Hyundai Engineering & Construction; Delta Civil and Industrial Construction; Trung A. Stock Construction
GENERAL INFORMATIONProject size: 74,384 smConstruction cost: Confidential at owner’s requestConstruction period: November 2009 to September 2013Delivery method: PM/CM as agent, fast-track
The JW Marriott Hanoi features an unusual cantilevered design, with a curled shape inspired by the form of a dragon. The arms of the hotel shelter a raised entry plaza.
concern about the availability of skilled workers. Safety was also para-mount, with Turner implementing weekly training sessions and audits to reinforce this priority for crews. Figuring out the best way to deploy teams—and to keep employees reporting through delays and cash-fl ow diffi culties—made construction management even more complex.
The Building Team brought in international consultants and engineers when expertise was needed on elements unfamiliar to Vietnamese partner fi rms, such as the cantilevered design and
structural steel construction. Sika, which supplied the waterproofi ng system for the podium roof, sent employees to train contractors on-site to prevent leaks that could threaten the ballrooms below.
The way the JW Marriott Hanoi came together in spite of the obstacles and diffi culty level impressed the Building Team Awards judges. Says juror Matthew Dumich, AIA, of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture: “It’s as if someone said, ‘No one knows how to do any of this stuff. Let’s do it anyway.’ And it works.” +
The structure is constructed on a podium, with ballrooms and restau-rants on the lowest fl oor enjoying riverfront views.
A curtain wall system at the podium level brings natural light into the hotel’s café. Elegant fi nishes were a priority for the owner.
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November 2009 to September 2013 __________________________________________________________________________
Project Size (Gross Square Feet)
Site Area: 79,000 m2; Construction floor area: 74,384 m2 __________________________________________________________________________
Delivery Method/Contract Type (Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build, CM at Risk, etc.)
Fast track, PM/CM as agent __________________________________________________________________________
*Total Project Cost (required information)
CONFIDENTIAL AT CLIENT REQUEST __________________________________________________________________________
*You may supply financial information confidentially, if necessary. We understand that certain clients are sensitive about revealing financial details. Although we prefer to have the total project cost included in the entry, if you have a situation where the client demands confidentiality, you may write “Confidential at Client Request” in the space above.
However, to be eligible, you must also email ([email protected]) or mail a single copy of the financial information to: Robert Cassidy, Editorial Director, BD+C, 3030 W. Salt Creek Lane, Ste. 201, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. As BD+C’s editorial director, I promise to keep the details of this information confidential and will only supply “ranges” of information to the judges as needed to help in their deliberations. Should your project win, the financial information will not be published in BD+C. This procedure is necessary to ensure that we are fair to all entries and the judges have enough information to do their job.
Principal Member Firms of the Building Team (required information)
IR and AV System Contractor: Jin-Long (Taiwan) Firm Name: JIN LONG SYSTEM INTEGRATION CO., LTD. Key Contact Person: Mr. Nick Jane Street: 3F, No.244, sec 3, Cheng-Teh Rd.
City: Taipei, Taiwan
State:
Zip/Code:
Phone: +886 2 2587 2066(202) Email: [email protected] Kitchen and Laundry Contractor: BTI (Vietnam) Firm Name: QUOCTE BAOTHACH CORPORATION Key Contact Person: Mr. Le Van Ha Street: 289 D3 Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District
City: Ho Chi Minh
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Zip/Code: N/A
Phone: +84 8 35115081 Email: [email protected] BOH Interior Finishes Contractor: Minh Tien (Vietnam) Firm Name: MINH TIEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY Key Contact Person: Mr. Nguyen Van Toan Street: 1st Floor, Block B, The Manor, My Dinh, Me Tri, Tu Liem