A Boutique Hotel for Well-Being
Waterfall Café Restaurant
This project employs research on Neuroarchitecture and Environmental Psychology to design a boutique hotel in Center City Philadelphia which aids in guests well-being and experience physically, mentally, emotionally and socially
Programs used: Revit (BIM), Enscape (Rendering), Photoshop, Illustrator (Post-Production), AutoCAD (Physical Model)
Site Map
Site Analysis
The site is located on 230 North 21st St. Philadelphia housed in the former BOE building of Philly. Located in west Center City, with great public transportation access and green spaces. The project utilizes the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th floors
Existing Building Photo
Existing Entrance Façade in Courtyard
View from Outdoor Courtyard
Process Sketch 1
Process Sketch 2
Concept Statement: Through research on Environmental Psychology, this boutique hotel embodies a sense of well-being throughout the design, while paving a wayfinding journey inside and out, creating a connection to nature and ease of navigation
"Break the Box" Study Model
"Weaving" Study Model
Design Goals:
Create different areas of social gathering that gives the guests options for larger group gatherings and smaller/individual areas of relaxation
Think green and sustainable every step of the project to create a healthier and long-lasting environment for the guests
Give the guests options throughout the hotel for personal comfort in areas of thermal comfort, lighting and flexible furniture options
Mood Board
Wayfinding/Circulation Diagram
1st Floor Plan
1st Floor Plan RCP
1st Floor Entry/Lobby
1st Floor Social Lounge
2nd Floor Plan
2nd Floor Workout Area
2nd Floor Quiet Work Lounge
4th Floor Plan
4th Floor Event Space
Rooftop Bar and Garden
6th/7th Floor Plan
8th Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section A
Latitudinal Section B
Reception Interior Elevation Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"
Guest Room Axon
Guest Suite Axon
Presidential Guest Suite Axon
Waterfall Detail
1st Floor Axon
A laser-cut physical model of the Waterfall Café Restaurant was made using wood, copper metal sheet, and resin for the waterfall
