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Mixed Use ”At HKR the focus of interior architecture is to understand the
Offices client’s brand, image and culture and to translate these into a
Residential place that is grounded in commercial reality and designed to
Retail support the client’s strategies.“
Masterplanning & Urban Design Dr Sandra O’Connell — Editor, Architecture Ireland
Hotels & Resorts
Education
Health
Interior Architecture
HKR Architects is an international
architecture and design practice with
offices in Dublin, London, Manchester,
Belfast, Prague and Bucharest.
HKR’s portfolio of projects spans several
sectors – mixed use, offices, residential,
retail, hotels & resorts, education and
health. The practice has dedicated
capabilities in masterplanning & urban Interior Architecture
design and in Public Private Partnership
projects. It also specialises in the
design and fitout of interiors for all
types of buildings.
HKR has been designing buildings and
environments since 1992 and has gained
award-winning status internationally,
providing design-led solutions that are
functional and commercial, and highly
specific to clients’ needs.
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Interior Architecture
At HKR we have a dynamic and creative team of interior designers who
provide the very best design solutions for our clients.
Our Interior Architecture philosophy
is simple. We believe that the internal
environment is key to achieving a
successful building and ultimately a
successful business.
Understanding the client is paramount
to the way we design. We recognise the
importance of creating an interior that
responds to a business vision, culture and
values, and that connects with the people
who use it.
Our Interior Architecuture professionals
offer expertise in three key sectors
– Workplace, Retail and Hospitality.
As the workplace becomes less formal,
highly flexible and more about choice, and
the hotel and home increasingly need the
ability to support work, life and leisure time,
there is a ‘lifestyle’ model that is rapidly
changing. Interior Architecture at HKR is
able to deliver projects that respond and
drive this ever changing landscape.
01 01 O2 Retail Concept Store
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Key Services
Our Interior Architecture team offers clients a wide
ranging design service.
We have in-depth expertise in the We help our clients create better
Workplace, Retail and Hospitality sectors. environments by offering the following
We recognise that our practice of design core services:
and architecture is a collaborative process,
where we work in partnership with › Due diligence & building acquisition
our clients. › Client briefing
› Interior design/architecture
› FF&E design
› Space analysis & workplace strategy
› Post occupancy
› Branding
01 Max Europe, Dublin
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Design Principles
Our designers have a wide range of experience in engaging with client teams and user groups to deliver exciting,
informed and accountable solutions. We draw upon our experience to make the delivery of a building as simple,
professional and involving as we can for the clients.
Our designers deliver environments of Our designers are often called upon to help Sustainability — HKR recognises the
the future. improve the architectural envelope and importance of sustainability, not just for
enhance it to better suit the needs of the the environment, but also for the often
We set out below the fundamental occupier. We draw upon our experience forgotten angle of social sustainability.
points we look at on each of our projects, of architectural commissions to produce We aim to work with the client team and
whether it be for a headquarters building, spaces which are an efficient interpretation work within their budget to produce an
a hotel or a retail outlet – the same of the organisation’s physical requirements. environment which enhances the daily
principles apply. lives of its workforce whilst minimising its
A complete synthesis of structure, impact on the external world.
To produce an elegant concept — We turn services and workspace — Modern
the brief into an elegant concept which interiors and the buildings they occupy are Listen — This is the true starting point to
is both architectural and commercially becoming increasingly complex and flexible. all projects. To produce a successful interior
robust; ambitious, desirable and deliverable The trend is for the complexities to continue we must first understand the what, who and
in equal measures. Clarity of form and to grow. The last decade has seen a why a new interior is required. We recognise
function without architectural gesture profound change in the demands occupiers the importance of empowering the client
will lead to an exciting and sustainable place upon the spaces with which they to hear their views, their desires and their
proposal. We believe that it is important work. A thorough understanding of modern vision for the organisation. We are designers
to constantly test and refine the essential building systems is essential, from structural and we understand the best brief comes
components of our interior concepts principles through to the building fabric and from the client and the entire organisation.
through our technical understanding. their seamless integration. This allows us
to control capital costs, costs in use and
To produce an efficient building — Any to anticipate the changing nature of the
interior commission must maximise the workplace. A holistic view of the buildings
chosen building’s envelope. We aim to engineering system and the spaces they
maximise the usable floor area available. serve is essential on every project.
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Strategic Brief Taking
Top Floor
Staff workspace Client workspace Kitchen
At HKR we understand how crucial it is for
any organisation to create a work space
that responds to the ever-changing needs
of its work force and the demands of
increased costs for property and facilities.
Our team has an excellent track record
of creating advanced working strategies
for different clients, both in the public and
private sectors. Seventh Floor
The work place strategy should meet your Staff workspace Staff post & Staff deli Staff shower
organisation objectives and have a direct print room
and measurable effect on your business
performance, culture and quality of work life.
Through analysis and evaluation we are able
to advise on working environments which
integrate people, work flow process, property
and technology to enhance business
performance. The work place strategy Shared reception
sets a framework to align your property Lifts for clients and staff
requirements to your organisation objectives.
Client workspace
Ground Floor
Staff workspace
Typical floor uses
Staff arrival Client arrival
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Director
Team Leader
Jet Setter
Flexible Character
Resident
Space Planning
These workstations are designated team positions
for people who spend the majority of their time in
the office.
In this diagram the workstations are larger to reflect
the amount of time spent in the office, however this
HKR’s advanced work place strategy will also depend on the type of role carried out by
allows organisations to space plan their each person.
office more efficiently. The traditional
office design allows one desk per person. These workstations are non-designated team
Our studies show that in most cases position for Jet Setters and Flexible Characters.
around 40% of desks are empty at any
one time. This inefficient planning strategy This area is a non-designated non-team specific
is both costly for accommodation and touch-down area. It could be used for group work,
limiting in terms of expansion and growth. 1:1 meetings, internal meetings or breakout space, as
well as touch-down desks.
By profiling the people who use the space,
an organisation can tailor the work space People working in this area would use a centralised
to suit the requirements of individuals. area for storage and would have the use of a laptop
People who are out and about can share and mobile phone.
desk space, whilst those who are more
resident have permanent positions. The table/desking system will differ from the
designated and non-designated workstations.
Providing more touch-down space and The benefit of this space is that people who spend
meeting pods will help people work in the majority of their working week in the office –
different ways, not only at their desk. Again Residents and Team Leaders – can use it when it is
this work pattern has long lasting benefits not in use by Jet Setters and Flexible Characters.
to any organisation’s property strategy.
These are two non-designated quiet rooms
for private 1:1 discussions, private telephone
conversations or periods of quiet working.
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01 Hibernian Insurance
HKR Architects completed the interior broker meeting rooms, business lounge
fitout of the new corporate headquarters and reception areas, open-plan working
for Hibernian Insurance. environments with juice bars, a gym and
a client entertainment suite.
The 200,000 sq ft project was the largest
office fitout in Dublin in 2006. The outcome is an impressive
headquarters with a premium bespoke
From brief to completion in just 14 interior, specifically tailored to Hibernian’s
months, facilities at the new headquarters changing needs.
include a 250 seat restaurant, coffee bars,
01 Reception waiting area
02 Main reception
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03 Design Brief
Hibernian undertook a property review
which found that operations were
dispersed across many dated facilities
throughout Dublin city. HKR’s brief was
to bring all the existing facilities together
within a new building in the centre of
Dublin and provide a centrally visible
modern headquarters which facilitated the
ongoing growth and continuous change
through the use and layout of its premises.
The key driver for the interior of the
headquarters was to have a place of work
which would foster, reflect and enhance the
many cultural changes that Hibernian has
recently gone through whilst offering highly
flexible space on each of the building’s
seven floors.
The interior design needed to reflect
Hibernian’s modern, flexible and efficient
business whilst still recognising its historical
Irish roots. The overall building needed to
enhance the daily lives of those who use the
building, both workers and visitors. Also,
the internal space needed to be designed to
reward and encourage interaction.
01 Interior detail
02 Staff and client breakout areas
03 Informal meeting space
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01 Design Solution Partitions along the street are glazed full The modular nature of the planning
height as are the opposing walls opening grid and services layout provide an
Our client was concerned about staff on to the main office spaces. Cross walls infrastructure that allows the end user to
interaction and connectivity when the floor are solid and comprise standard depth or reorganise space literally overnight with no
plates of two adjoining blocks were joined 0.8m deep ‘intelligent’ walls that house necessity to enter the floor or ceiling void.
to provide a single space of approximately technical equipment for the larger rooms. Services can simply be adapted to cater for
27,000 sq ft per floor. Additionally, of The ‘intelligent’ walls are constructed altered room configuration by the building
primary concern was the traditionally in such a way that modular tiles can be management system.
high cost of providing for churn in the changed to entrance accessories or finishes
office environment. depending on the room designation. In essence, the need for disruptive
and costly demolition or alterations to
HKR Architects took both these important Social spaces in the form of coffee, services is eliminated and, in all this, a
brief requirements and provided an copying, informal meeting spaces are pleasant, comfortable and flexible working
integrated design solution that satisfies both. inserted along the street between the environment is provided that will meet the
‘buildings’ and provide for informal and ever-changing organisational needs of
We introduced a generous ‘street’ that formal interaction that help build the team. the client.
runs from the front to rear of the building, 02
parallel to the west boundary of the site. At
nearly 100 feet long, it provides a visual link
between different parts of the floor plate.
Running along either side of the street are
‘buildings in a building’ which are set out
on a 2m module. Lighting, power data and
HVAC are set out on this module as are
sound baffles in the floor and ceiling voids.
We adapted a proprietary partition system to
sit in the module providing cellular spaces of
2, 4 and 6m x 4m that are designated as 1 to
1, 8 & 12 person meeting rooms respectively.
Director offices are also designed to sit in the
6 x 4m module. Thus the building perimeter 01 Atrium
is left free of cellular interruption. 02 Typical floorplan
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01 Freetrade Exchange
This recently completed project has As with many historic buildings within
become a landmark conversion of a historic Manchester city centre, the existing building,
warehouse into a commercial office space known as Harvester House, was virtually
in the centre of Manchester. The challenge a no-go area for anyone who is mobility
in converting this building into a state-of- impaired. HKR was tasked with overcoming
the-art commercial office space was to a rise of over 1.3 meters from street level to
retain all the character and charm of the the base of building circulation within a zone
existing build whilst making it relevant to only 2.2 metres deep.
the demanding occupier’s needs.
One of the key strategies taken by our
This meant not only completely reworking designers was to move the entrance away
the building to improve grades of space from its original location and make use of
and the infrastructure but also creating the the original carriage entrance. This simple
building brand in its own right in order for it yet significant move enabled the building
to appeal to the image-conscious financial and its users to circulate through a purpose
and professional services sector. built reception space and ascend the half
level to the original vertical circulation
route in style, irrespective of disability.
01 Entrance lobby
02 Meeting area
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01 Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox, one of Ireland’s leading law A new client reception, suite of meeting
firms, appointed HKR in 2007 to develop rooms and large conferencing areas were
a strategic brief to assist in their search provided along with upgraded catering
for a new headquarters building that facilities. A restrained palette of understated
would reflect and enhance their corporate quality materials was used to visually
image, culture and values. enhance the spaces, as well as making
them suitable as a working environment.
Our team worked closely with Arthur
Cox in the form of interviews, visioning A rigorous and accountable process of
workshops, benchmarking tours and furniture selection was undertaken to
reports to develop a strategic brief that ensure suitability for heavy working use
informed their ideal building. and to meet aesthetic, programme and
cost parameters.
In tandem with this important exercise,
HKR was also engaged to refurbish and The result is a bright contemporary series
extend the client facilities in Arthur of spaces that are understated and elegant
Cox’s existing premises. We used the in their appearance and this reflects the
information gathered during the strategic aspirations of the client and meets the
briefing stages to inform our design, taking requirements of the brief, which was to test
cognisance of operational issues as well as strategies, materials and furniture for the
providing a space that reflects the culture new headquarters building.
and values of the organisation.
01 Client areas
02 Reception and waiting area
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01 Ministry of Defence
HKR is designing the new interior fitout The design concept of Air, Land and Sea
for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at has been devised to enrich the interior
Walker House in Liverpool. experience – allowing for branding and
way-finding opportunities to weave
In response to the client’s requirements, through with the architectural forms. This 02
HKR’s proposals for the 70,000 sq ft office concept has been elaborated to contrast a
include flexible space which embraces bold and graphical scheme with a simple 03
informal staff breakout areas, meeting palette of materials, providing a bright and
points and an open-plan workspace for functional design scheme that responds
600 staff. to the future business requirements and
aspirations of the MoD.
The four floors of tenant space also
comprise a reception area, training suite
and a considerable IT data centre which
serves the organisation on a global scale.
01 Ground floor signing details
02 Public areas
03 Reception and entrance lobby
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01 Max Europe
HKR has recently completed Max Europe’s
new headquarters facility in Dublin. This
is HKR’s second fitout for Max Europe and
we are delighted to have delivered another
world-class facility to support their
business requirements.
Our client’s brief was to design an office
space that would act both as a front of
house client-facing facility and also as a
space to support the different business
strands within the organisation. The fitout
comprises a unique reception space that
acts as a stunning foil to the restrained
offices beyond. A separate meeting suite is
housed on an adjacent floor with meeting
rooms grouped around a communal
breakout area that is complete with soft
seating and a sleek coffee bar.
01 Informal meeting area
02 Reception area
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01 02 The design philosophy for this fitout
takes its cue from the architecture of the
building in which it sits. The sharp angles
and deconstructed nature of the wall
construction in the main public area grow
out of a double height entrance space that
appears to take an angled ‘bite’ out of the
footplate of the building. What appears to
be a complicated series of planes that flow
from this ‘bite’ is in fact simply detailed
and finished so that it connects with the
office spaces in a comfortable yet
dynamic manner.
Monolithic finishes in the form of a poured
resin floor, an expanse of black back-painted
glass and polished plaster surfaces enhance
the edgy contemporary feel of the space.
01 Staff room
02 Corridor detail
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01 myBÜRO
Nikal commissioned HKR to explore a Nikal has purchased various sites in
concept of improving office provisions which to fully realise the brand. The first
for small scale companies. Small offices is a £600,000 fitout on Market Street,
are generally only available in expensive Altrincham, with over 8,600 sq ft of
serviced premises which are often of a lettable space, which is now in the process
lower image than the occupier would of delivery on site.
desire. Our client was keen to provide a
real alternative with attractive benefits. The Market Street project consists of
landscaped gardens, concierge service,
HKR’s analysis of the market identified meeting rooms, and twelve purchasable
that small companies wanted to improve suites each delivered to the highest of
quality of life at work irrespective of design standards. The Market Street design
location. HKR’s proposals demonstrate draws upon the brand and the aspiration
that by sharing front of house facilities, of Boutique Hotel Chic to create its unique
such as reception, meeting and breakout angle on office living which makes the
spaces, the small business owner does decision to own a suite both a head and
not have to compromise on image, and heart one.
can in turn present the perception of being
bigger than they actually were. Additional
benefits of providing an investment vehicle,
a mouldable environment and being
located within a shared neighbourhood of
likeminded businesses will help enhance a
client’s market position.
01 Interior detail
02 Reception
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01 Walker House
HKR’s brief from the client UK Land &
Property was to refurbish and restore
Walker House into 220,000 sq ft of
Grade A office accommodation within the
existing listed façade of this building.
An analysis of the existing building’s
infrastructure highlighted the two key
challenges as improving the vertical
circulation and the lift traffic through
the building.
HKR’s design overcomes these challenges
and will provide increased flexibility to
sub-divide the floors, allowing for either large
open-plan occupancy or smaller cellular
offices and meeting room suites. Walker
House is to be transformed into a flexible
modern building.
01 Waiting area
02 Reception
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01 O2 Retail Concept Store
HKR Interior has designed the new O2
Retail Concept Store. Three of the newly
designed O2 stores are now in place and
the interior design concept is to be rolled-
out across Ireland’s sixty O2 retail outlets.
This innovative concept store provides
the customer with a total communication
solution and a great place to shop, work,
browse and engage.
The design provides staff with the
best possible tools to serve customer
requirements in the form of an interactive
display and demonstration space, point
of sale consoles, an inviting sales counter,
and consultation spaces that allow the
customer to dwell and ultimately make the
correct choice for their needs.
01 Store display
02 Store entrance
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The environment is created through the 01
use of translucent graphic sheets that
penetrate the space from which the O2
message is communicated in a unique and
highly dynamic fashion.
The colours used throughout are the O2
palette, incorporating the master brand
blue while allowing new suggestions with
experiments in browns, coffees and greens.
The concept demands that the lighting
be ambient whilst also highlighting focus
where necessary.
This innovative concept store provides the customer with a
total communication solution and a great place to shop, work,
browse and engage.
01 Point of sale diplays
02 Store ‘heart’ zone
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01 Blacktie Concept Store
The interior design for the Blacktie The waxed ebony timber finishes contrast
Concept Store was developed with with the subtle tones and sensitive textures
the client to ensure HKR’s unique of the fabric, wall and floor coverings and
understanding of Blacktie’s core brand this in turn communicates a confidence
offer, supported by the complementary and style expected of such a premier
well established brand of Henry Jermyn. retail environment.
Being a premier tailored shirt brand,
Henry Jermyn brings with it a special
luxury that requires a particular style of
retail design.
The bright and exciting retail solution,
featuring a transparent glass staircase,
presents the customer with a dynamic
retail experience where they have visibility
through the mirror panelled stairwell to the
decadent male grooming bar, additional
product offerings, and lavish fitting
rooms below.
01 Garment display modules
02 Fitting rooms
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The scale of the space is cleverly
augmented with the use of polished
chrome and mirrors throughout, providing
the customer with numerous opportunities
to view not only the garments but also
themselves from as many best vantage
points as possible.
The custom-designed store furniture – in
the form of service counters that provide
combined counter store and display space,
garment fixtures and fittings – allow for
best presentation of the product and
demonstrate a sharp and clever approach
to a utility requirement.
01
The bright and exciting retail solution, featuring a
transparent glass staircase, presents the customer with
a dynamic retail experience.
01 Stairwell detail
02 Men’s grooming display
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01 Kingswood Hotel
HKR Architects designed the Kingswood The exising farmhouse and the new
Hotel in West Dublin, which opened in modern hotel extension are joined by a
early 2007. The interior architecture was glazed corridor that provides a walk-way
also created and implemented by HKR’s link. In the old house, the original features
Interior Architecture team. have been retained, including cornices,
skirtings, window shutters and the main
This modern boutique hotel was designed stairs. The restaurant benefits from a
to complement the Kingswood Farmhouse high-hipped ceiling that is highlighted
to which it is now attached. The restored with contemporary chandeliers and
Georgian farmhouse blends seamlessly large shades.
with the vibrant modern building and the
composition creates a diverse and dynamic
setting for the 129-bedroom hotel.
01 Restaurant entrance
02 Bedroom wing exterior
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03 The focal point in the lobby is the 2.5m Extensive landscaping works have been
high hand-trufted rug on the wall. This undertaken. The bar and restaurant open
is offset against crimson red aximinister out onto a sunken garden which includes
carpet and contrasting light beige marble fountains and outdoor seating. The garden
tiles. The meeting rooms are semi-open, is enclosed by mature trees and a rubble
built with full height glazed partitions. stone wall which was rebuilt from the
stone of the original garden wall.
The bedroom corridors are bright and
welcoming, and the guestrooms are In the interior of Kingswood Hotel, HKR’s
uncluttered with a sense of freshness. careful use of materials and confident
detailing provides a high quality environment
Feature retro black and white wall coverings which belies its budget status. A seamless
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add to the drama and richness of each interface between the existing historic
room in the old house whereas in the new listed element of the building and the new
extension, the colour palette is subtle and bedrooms is achieved by creative attention
elegant. The ground floor bar is screened to detail.
off by a series of feature full height copper
metal meshes which gives an informal and
yet intimate setting for people gathering.
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01 Bar seating detail
02 Exterior courtyard
03 Reception and waiting area
04 Dinning room
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01 The Shelbourne Hotel
In 2001 HKR Architects was appointed HKR’s redesign of the hotel involved
to extend and refurbish the landmark extensive refurbishment of the existing
and heritage 5-star Shelbourne Hotel in public areas including restaurants, bars,
the historic centre of Dublin, beside health spa, conference facilities, the
St Stephens Green. This was the first addition of a 7 storey 100 bedroom
major remodelling of the property wing over two basement levels, and the
since 1860. construction of a new ballroom over a
new basement, all within this protected
With an €80 million revamp that blends structure. The total number of bedrooms
classical elegance and new generation and suites in the hotel is now 265.
5-star flourishes, The Shelbourne Hotel
reopened in 2007 under the Marriott During the project programme, HKR
brand as a Renaissance Hotel. evolved and expanded the design to
include additional bedrooms, more
HKR’s remodelling of the hotel, which has basement areas, the layout for a new
increased in size by over 67,000 sq ft to ballroom, and the lowering of existing
240,000 sq ft, has greatly enhanced and basement levels to provide enhanced
expanded the functional elements while headroom. The scope of refurbishment
also retaining the essential spirit and in the existing heritage areas of the
atmosphere that makes The Shelbourne wing also increased to include the
Hotel what it is. complete replacement of all electrical and
mechanical systems in the hotel.
01 Reception
02 Hotel lounge
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01 Marriott Ashbourne
The Marriott Ashbourne, designed by The atrium commands a great presence
HKR Architects, opened in 2007. This in the centre of the hotel – its angled
large 4-star hotel provides a new iconic geometry is a fitting centrepiece to the
gateway to the town of Ashbourne, Co overall composition of the hotel.
Meath, north of Dublin. The hotel sits
on an 8 acre site and is a standalone
structure on this Greenfield site.
The design of the Marriott Ashbourne
is arranged around a spectacular central
atrium providing a unique signature to this
landmark building. The 160,000 sq ft hotel
contains 148 bedrooms as well as bars,
restaurants and extensive leisure facilities.
The hotel design includes a six storey
building – a four storey bedroom block
over a two storey base containing all public
function areas. There are three bedroom
wings, which are arranged in a pin-wheel
configuration of finger blocks coming off
the central atrium and stair/lift core. This
allows for vertical circulation throughout
the hotel.
01 Hotel bedroom
02 Building exterior and entrance
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The atrium commands a great presence
in the centre of the hotel – its angled
geometry is a fitting centrepiece to the
overall composition of the hotel.
The public facilities include function rooms,
bars, restaurants and a leisure centre with
swimming pool. There are over 8,500 sq ft of
meeting space in the Business Centre, with
8 meeting rooms. There are also 325 surface
car parking spaces.
The hotel will draw its clientele from
tourism and for the use of its conference
and function room facilities, plus from the
local population for membership of the
swimming pool and fitness centre. 01
01 Hotel fitness area
02 Atrium entrance
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01 Smithfield Hotel
HKR Architects designed the Smithfield Materials and finishes are cool, minimalist
Hotel, which opened in 2006. The and contemporary, with stone floors,
interior architecture was also created decorative glass and a carefully selected
and implemented by HKR’s Interior furniture package that provide a luxurious
Architecture team. but serviceable environment.
The 100 bedroom hotel is being operated The success of the project is confirmed by
by Choice Hotels under their Comfort Choice Hotels decision to use this hotel as
Inn brand. a benchmark for all Choice Hotel interior
fitouts going forward.
The client brief was to design a 4-star
hotel on a 3-star budget. Careful detailing
with confident use of materials and finishes
provides a completed product that puts
this particular budget hotel into the city
centre boutique market.
01 Reception
02 Restaurant
