W Mumbai
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced plans to introduce the W brand to India under a management contract with Jaguar Buildcon Private Limited. The 350-key hotel will form part of the Namaste Tower, a mixed-use development designed by Atkins, with interiors by United Designers.
Slated to open in 2015, W Mumbai will be developed on a three acre plot of land in the bustling south-central part of the city. Atkins’ design, based on the traditional
Indian greeting of ‘Namaste’ meaning ‘I bow to you’ in Saskrit, is made up of two separate
The treatment of the building skin references intricate Mehndi patterns, typically applied to the hands as a form of decoration during special occasions.
wings, or hands, clasped together to provide the ultimate symbol of hospitality. The design seeks to build on this theme through the treatment of the building skin, which references intricate Mehndi (or Henna) patterns, typically applied to the hands as a form of decoration during special occasions. The 55-storey tower will be clad in
PROJECT DETAILS
Developer: Jaguar Buildcon Private Limited Operator: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Architect: Atkins Interior Design: United Designers
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fritted glazing that combines to form an architectural scale graphic on the exterior of the building. This will create a sense of transparency and depth to the building while at the same time helping to maintain the thermal qualities required to meet the building’s envelope design criteria. It is proposed that the large scale
canopies over the drop-off points area support an array of solar thermal collectors. Given the available surface area and annual sunlight conditions these have the potential to provide 12% of the energy required to heat the hot water for the hotel. “We are excited to bring the W lifestyle
to Mumbai, another step in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations,” comments Frits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “W Mumbai will offer a contemporary take on design, fashion and music in the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant districts, bringing an innovative and distinctive experience to Mumbai.” W Mumbai will house more than 350
stylishly appointed guestrooms, including two WOW Suites and one Extreme WOW Suite, two contemporary restaurants, the signature W lobby lounge, WET pool deck, SWEAT fitness centre, spa and retail space. It will also feature a quadruple height Sky Restaurant and Bar at its summit. London-based United Designers has
recently been named as interior designer following their completion of W Doha in 2009, and W Athens, currently under development. Although still in concept stages, United say inspiration will come from the backdrop of the city, its history, and its culture. With the introduction of W, seven of
Starwood’s nine brands will have a presence in India by 2015, including The Luxury Collection, Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft.
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