A rundown hotel in Goa is adapted and re-used into an arrival centre for a major island development. This project will be one of the first LEED certified hospitality building in the locale. The linear site is sandwiched between the Mandovi river and National Highway and organized in three zones – the arrival zone, building zone and water zone.
The two buildings are staged as floating objects face distinct exposures in terms of climatic orientation and operations. The north opens to a least solar radiation, a commanding river view and summer breeze – resulting in the facades that are totally transparent and operable. In contrast, the southern faces are predominantly solid to protect the interior spaces from harsh sunlight, torrential rain and highway noise. GRC screen covering entire south facades not only creates a rich arrival experience but also act as a thermal mass as much as becoming a signature element of the project.
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