MAYA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR_GROUP 6_3E

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND SURVEYING. SMETSYS TNEMNORIVNE GNIDLIUB : 335AMC
BSC (HONS) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.


CASE STUDY : HOTEL MAYA, KUALA LUMPUR.
( E-BOOK )


CLASS : AP246 3E

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PREPARED FOR
SUSTAINABLE HOTEL BUILDING
PN ZALIDA SALLEH
A Transformation towards Energy Management System (EMS) DR FARRAH ZUHAIRA ISMAIL

CONTENT

01 INTRODUCTION TO CASE STUDY 04 PHASE 3A
02 05
- LOCATION. BUILDING ACOUSTICS
03 - BACKGROUND STUDY. - HOW THE SPACE OF A BUILDING IS DESIGNED

PHASE 1 FOR ACOUSTICS.
- ACOUSTICAL CHALLENGES IN THE BUILDING.
- GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC. - SOLUTION TO IMPROVE THE CHALLENGES.
- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. - CONCLUSION.
- SPACE AND UNITS ALLOCATION.
- BUILDING MATERIAL/FABRIC IDENTIFICATION. PHASE 3B

PHASE 2 COMPARISON ANALYSIS OF RETROFITTED WORK

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM OPERATIONS : 06 SUMMARY
- FIRE ACTIVE SYSTEM.
- INCASE OF EMERGENCY. CONCLUSION.
- FLOOR PLAN OF EMERGENCY EXIT.
- ASSEMBLY AREA.
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INTRODUCTION TO Location.

CASE STUDY. Background
study.
DESCRIPTION

Business Hotel situated in Plaza 138, a hotel & office complex, near the Kuala Lumpur
City Center.

Address Email

138 Jalan Ampang [email protected]
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
50450 Web

Phone www.hotelmaya.com.my/

03-2711 8866

Fax

60 3-2711-2277

Location

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur

Address:-
138, Jalan Ampang, Kampung
Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala
Lumpur.


Since this hotel was located in the centre of Kuala
The information was gathered at the research area, which is located at the Lumpur city, the attractions are within walking
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It was a five-star property with 284 distance. Below are the list of attractions nearby the
rooms. The hotel offers four different accommodation types ranging in size to hotel:
meet the demands of its customers, including studios and studio heritages
(both 34 sqm), junior suites (45 sqm), and deluxe suites (67 sqm). Additionally, Petronas Twin Towers - 6 min walk
the hotel provides guests with access to a semi-indoor hydrotherapy pool, a Suria KLCC Shopping Centre - 11 min walk
gymnasium, and a fitness studio. Additionally, the venue may host events such KLCC Park - 11 min walk
as weddings and meetings. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre - 12 min walk
Kuala Lumpur Tower - 20 min walk

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 21 min walk
Merdeka Square - 26 min walk

BACKGROUND Year established
STUDY
The Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur officially launched in 1998. It is centrally
Year established positioned in the city. The hotel's structure was completed in 1997 and
Theme was completely refurbished in 2005 to bring it up to modern standards.
The hotel recently had a renovation and beautification project, which
took place in 2020 during the MCO season, as Hotel Maya's general
manager previously stated. The Heritage rooms were built as part of the
hotel's most recent renovation.

Theme

The hotel's rustic and contemporary decor is notable. The hotel rooms
and hotel interior design incorporated rustic and contemporary elements
to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, keeping with the theme. The
hotel rooms include rustic timber floors and contemporary furnishings,
while the hotel's interior design features bamboo panelling, a pathway
that spans the running water, and beautiful furnishings. The use of
natural elements and modern finishes helps the hotel achieve a
comfortable, simple, and appealing look.

PHASE 1

GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC

Hotel Maya is located in the very heart of Kuala Lumpur, near 3.1588° N,
Petronas Twin Towers and 25 minutes' walk from the night Zouk 101.7080° E
Club. The accommodation is centrally situated just a short ride from
the 20 hectare KLCC Park and offers an outdoor swimming pool
along with children's menu and a special menu for guests with
children. The hotel is set close to Suria KLCC Shopping Mall and
within 650 metres of Klcc underground station. Petrosains Science
Discovery Centre is about 0.3 km away. The property provides
contemporary rooms with TV, multi-channel television and satellite
television. Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur offers a spectacular view to its
guests. They are decorated with elegant furniture. Raja Chulan train
station is only 900 metres away.

DESIGN AND SKY LOBBY
CONSTRUCTION
Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur have been
MAYA certificated by the ETIC ratings for Gold
Certificate of 9.3/10. It such a great
HCROP , RUPMUL ALAUK ,LETOHMaya Hotel Kuala Lumpur have been evaluation for the kind of this hotel due
.NOITPECER ,built on year 1998. Other than that, itto their design and other factors. The
also be known as a local Boutique Urban ETIC Gold Certification is awarded to
Resort in Kuala Lumpur, with its resort- the ethical and sustainable hotels having
type environment, Hotel Maya sets a new a score of at least 8 out of 10. This score
benchmark for a unique yet pleasant has shown that all the design in this hotel
experience. have developed of their management
system of every service that be provided
MAYA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR LOBBY to the customers.

This hotel been included under the STILL WATERS
types of sustainable and ethical hotel
based on their design, building
materials and other. All building
designs will be evaluated in terms of
ETIC hotel ratings. There are few
factors that be evaluate such as
environment, social, culture and site
protection and lastly regarding to
sustainable management.

SPACE

The hotel lies in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's corporate and commercial sectors, right next Hydrotherapy Pool
to the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers. There are 22 stories in the Maya Hotel. This
freshly renovated downtown hotel has 284 spacious rooms, including 29 suites, all with Hotel Maya’s heated hydrotherapy pool is a semi-indoor
rustic wood floors and modern decor. Bamboo panelling, a walkway over flowing water, pool. Pummel and massage your body to rejuvenation at the
and fine furnishings complete the hotel's sophisticated decor. It features air conditioning, a indoor heated hydrotherapy pool. Warm water jets target
lobby, a safe, and an elevator. There are other dining options as well as room service. The the neck, shoulders, and body for a relaxing, toning and
interiors of the rooms have been deliberately designed to allow natural light to reach all stimulating experience.
areas of the space. Standard amenities include a suite bathroom, a television, and
independently controlled air conditioning. A swimming pool and a spa centre are among
the recreational options.

Located on Level 2, Hotel Maya ballroom can Ballroom Gymnasium & Fitness Workout Studio
accommodate 300 persons for a banquet
reception and 350 persons for a cocktail For your regular workout, sweat it out at the gymnasium.
reception. A range of contemporary lighting, There is a fitness studio adjacent to the gym where
efficient telecommunication, presentation and alternative workout classes such as yoga and Pilates are
state of the art conference equipment supports held regularly.
the clean and sleek concept of the ballroom.

Meeting Room Mandara Spa

We have a total of 2 meeting The combining this rich knowledge and spirit of generosity
rooms with natural day light with with European techniques, Mandara Spa offers each guest
various sizes and capacity space. the ultimate luxuriously healing experience. There are 4
individual and 2 couple private treatment rooms.

Studio Junior Suite

The Studio Room is approximately 34 sqm The 19 exclusive units of Junior Suite is an
in size and is well decorated to appeal to excellent choice for honeymooners who wish to be
the hotel's guests. The studio is nicely pampered with the touch of elegance. The 45sqm
equipped and roomy, appealing to both suite offers generous space and the freestanding
business and leisure travellers, and bathtub is another ideal feature of this room.
embodying the beauty and richness of the
'boutique urban resort' idea.

UNITS ALLOCATION

Studio Heritage Deluxe Suite

The 34sqm Studio Heritage Rooms, which The Deluxe Suite combines contemporary
have just been restored, have a nostalgic elegance with an intimate atmosphere to
appeal, and are distinctively adorned with give its opulent touch. The spacious 67sqm
batik artistry and wicker. This newly layout with a plush and comfortable bed,
renovated in the year of 2020. chic furnishings and walk-in closet
accentuate the hotel's boutique concept.

BUILDING MATERIAL / For the visual identity, tapestry-like compositions of nature and
FABRIC IDENTIFICATION light were produced and applied to the hotel's stationery and
other collateral. Bamboo paneling and bamboo plants may be
D STEEL SPIRAL STAIRC FLOWING WATER seen in various places of the hotel, which is reflected in many of
the collaterals. All the external signage was developed by the
architect's team, and the interior signs were designed by the
architect using the same typeface and branding as our visual
identity requirements.

BAMBO

LIM EZNORB-TSUR A ESA
GNILENAP O

With its wide use of bamboo paneling, numerous places that include flowing water, and a
rust-bronze mild steel spiral staircase centerpiece that resonates with sculptural impact,
Hotel Maya makes a very strong and distinctive interior architecture statement. The bold
form of the bronze staircase is combined with the gentle flow of water in the new logo. As
their team once said to the building design and material. “When we design a visual
identity, it is important for it to integrate with the vision of the client, the expectations of
the customer, the design intent of the architect, and the colour, material and ambience of
the physical environment.” By William Harald-Wong. Moreover, these images that
express a sense of ease, pampering, and simple luxury were integrated into the visual
identify design as a counterbalance to the powerful architectural statements.

PHASE 2

FIRE ACTIVE
SYSTEM

FIRE PREFACE The Hotel also regularly conducts Emergency drills to ensure
preparedness.
The Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur is equipped with a
comprehensive Fire & Life safety system which includes the The Maya Hotel has an established, comprehensive Emergency
Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm system, Fire Protection and Response Plan which includes the Emergency Response Team
suppression System together with Emergency Response (ERT) and emergency management procedures. The ERT also has
Procedures. all necessary equipment such as SCBA (self-contained breathing
apparatus) to assist them dealing with Fires more effectively. The
The Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm system consists of ERT is on standby 24 hours daily led by the Duty Manager and
addressable smoke detectors and monitoring devices installed in supported by the hotel’s Security and Engineering staff. All ERT
guestrooms and throughout the hotel that are connected to the members are fully trained in fire-fighting procedures, first aid and
main fire alarm panel in the Fire Command Centre. Staff in the incident handling. In addition, The Maya Hotel Fire alarm and
Fire Command Centre will respond immediately to the activation detection system is linked with the nearest BOMBA (Fire Brigade
of any device. The Fire Protection system includes automatic station) enabling BOMBA to monitor any such eventualities and
sprinklers together with fire hydrants and hose reels installed generate a swift response. Fire Drills are conducted frequently to
throughout the Hotel. These systems are approved by the Fire an approved program. In addition, a full evacuation drills are
Department and regularly tested by a full time Fire & Life Safety conducted regularly with the participation of all hotel staff under
officer. the supervision of BOMBA (the Fire Brigade).

LISTS OF FIRE ACTIVE SYSTEM PROVIDED

BY THE MAYA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

Active fire system which can be described as
active protection such as fire alarms,
sprinklers, fire extinguishers, standpipe
systems, and smoke extraction can all aid to
confine a fire and safeguard property and
lives.
- Fire Active system at Hotel Maya Kuala
Lumpur:

1.Fire Alarm
2.Smoke Detectors
3.Sprinkler System

1.FIRE ALARM So, the places of fire alarm in the Maya Hotel can be
found at every level of hallways, receptionist area,
For fire alarm system, the purpose of the fire alarm kitchen area, and lobby area. The triggered sound
system is to notify us of an emergency so that we may made by the fire alarm occurs when the system alerts
take appropriate action to safeguard ourselves, our the existing fire at some area and this system develops
employees, and the general public. Whatever the the precautions and protection towards the guests and
method of detection is, if the alarm is triggered, the staff of Maya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
sounders will operate to warn people in the building
that there may be a fire and to evacuate. Here is one
of example of fire alarm which is smoke detector.

Furthermore, fire alarms can be found in offices,
factories, and public buildings; they are an integral part
of our daily lives, yet they are sometimes disregarded
until an emergency arises, at which point they may
save our lives. Moreover, a remote signal system might
be included in the fire alarm system, which would then
inform the fire department via a central station.

2. SMOKE DETECTORS

For the smoke detectors, a smoke detector is an Smoke Detector Installation and Maintenance
electronic fire-protection equipment that detects the
presence of smoke, which is a significant indicator of A qualified electrician or installation professional
fire, and alerts building occupants. As the Maya Hotel must install mains-powered alarms.
is a commercial building, it is mattering a signal to a Domestic smoke alarms are significantly easier to
fire alarm control panel as part of a building’s central install because they don't require any wiring, but
fire alarm system. By law all workplaces must have a they must be installed, maintained, and tested on a
smoke detection system. Speak about the smoke regular basis.
detector, for kitchen, its required 15 to 50 minutes to The average lifespan of a smoke detector is eight
respond the average time faster to fire in its early. to ten years. Detectors should be examined on a
regular basis, ideally once a week, and batteries
should be replaced as needed, at least once a year.
A smoke detector that is hard-wired can last up to
ten years.

3. SPRINKLER SYSTEM

For sprinkler system, a well-maintained fire sprinkler Fire sprinklers work in the Maya Hotel
system can help reduce smoke and flames, slow the
development of the fire, and provide everyone enough A glass bulb filled with a glycerin-based liquid is
time to safely escape the building while fire services found in most sprinkler heads. When this liquid
arrive. Sprinkler system is a must for every hotel as it comes into touch with air that is between 135 and
is reducing the potential damage to the property, 165 degrees, it expands. When the liquid expands,
Sprinkler allow for a safer evacuation and so on. the glass constraints are shattered, and the
sprinkler head activates.
The sprinkler system can able to detect the existing
fire easily due to the fact that many hotels have smoke
detectors or photocell smoke detectors as well as
sprinklers. These two collaborate. When a smoke
detector is triggered by smoke, the water sprinklers are
automatically activated to put out the fire.

The phase 2 of Fire Active systems cannot work
without passive fire safety materials, and the two must
work together for instance, a sprinkler system won't be
able to put out a fire if the ceiling it is attached to has
collapsed. Based on this Maya Hotel Room floor plan,
here you can see the passive system that help the
active system to work sufficiently.

For your information, there is principles of passive
fire protection that contains of some component which
are involves the use of fire-resistant walls, ceilings, and
structural elements. It is essential that these
compartment parts work as expected in real life
situations, not only in reduced fire simulations.

Hotel Room Plan

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AT
MAYA HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

Floor Plan for Emergency Exit at Maya Hotel

1 23

Jati and Meranti Floor Plan
(Level 3A)

Floor Plan for Emergency Exit at Maya Hotel

1 23

Ballroom Floor Plan

4 5 (Level 2)

Floor Plan for Emergency Exit at Maya Hotel

Merbau and Tembusu Floor Plan (Level 2M)

1 23

Floor Plan for Emergency Exit at Maya Hotel

Ramin and Akasia Floor Plan (Level B1)

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Assembly Area at Maya Hotel

In the event of an emergency
evacuation, such as a fire, an
evacuation assembly area is a
designated safe zone away from the
building where the employees and
guests can meet. This should be
located a safe distance from the
building, be widely recognised among
personnel, and allow the employees
and guests to be identified during an
evacuation. Exit routes to the
evacuation assembly area should be
well-lit, well-marked, and large enough
to accommodate the expected number
of evacuees at Maya Hotel Kuala
Lumpur.

INSTRUCTIONS OF
EXISTING FIRE AT
MAYA HOTEL KUALA

LUMPUR

For more information associated to
fire instruction at the Maya Hotel Kuala
Lumpur, click the link provided below
https://youtu.be/B0BfRJ3w0uY

PHASE 3

PHASE 3A
Building Acoustics are essential in
BUILDING
the design, operation and
ACOUSTICS construction of most buildings. Maya
Hotel Kuala Lumpur is an exclusive
and contemporary hotel that also be
involved by the problems regarding
to the building acoustic. The
objective of acoustics is to reduce
noise transmission from one location
to another while also controlling
sound properties within those
spaces.

How the Space
1. Use carpets for the hotel lobby’s flooring
of Building is
Carpet can be known as the heavy fabric or synthetic
Designed for
fibre for covering a floor. A fantastic experience begins
Acoustics in faultless and distinctive surroundings. It has been
placed in various areas at hotel lobby that are adequate
and also advance in their benefits in terms of their
aesthetic worth. Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur has
provided its guests with a magnificent view of the lobby,
as well as a gorgeous carpet design and acoustical
properties for the hotel. As a result, when the sound is
transmitted in that particular location, it can also serve
as a good sound insolation.

2. In the hotel room, cover the window with the
curtain material
Curtain become as the piece of material suspended
at the top to form a screen, typically movable
sideways along a rail and found as one of a pair at a
window. They will give guests with privacy as well as
acoustical properties in the hotel. Sound absorbing
curtains help to improve sound quality and reduce
vibration levels in any room where they are used. To
help reduce noise and offer sound insulation, the
acoustic curtain material utilised to produce these
curtains is very porous and extremely thick.

How the Space
3) In the ballroom, use the wall-to-wall carpets as well
of Building is
as the floor
Designed for
When a hotel is hosting an event such as a wedding, a
Acoustics conference, a meeting, or something similar, it
generates a lot of noise in a variety of ways. As a result,
the carpet has played an important role by becoming as
one of the best sound absorbers available. A carpeted
floor will reduce sound volume, echoes, and harshness
in any area. Otherwise, wall to wall carpet also become
as the sound absorber and can minimised it. As a
result, other guests on the lower level will be more
comfortable and enjoy their staycation.

4) Construct the hotel’s structure using concrete
finishes
Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur be construct by using the
structure of concrete finishes. Concrete as the
construction material made of the mixture of
cement, sand and stone to make it harder and can
from with the brick. As a result, it can prevent the
transmission of airborne sound such as conversation
and television noise in the hotel room. It because of
the density of standard concrete mixes can, in
relatively small thicknesses, provide sufficient mass.
So, the other guests will not intrude on their privacy
or comfort environment.

ACOUSTICAL

CHALLENGES IN

THE BUILDING

1) Lots of Hard Surfaces
As we can see, the floor design surface is made from the wooden
material. Wood material can be defined as the organic, hygroscopic,
and anisotropic material which is one of the suitable materials to be
sued on the building especially in term of their aesthetic value. In
term of their acoustic properties, wooden material does not provide
the excellent sound isolation. The mass of the surface acts as a
sound barrier. Wood is not excellent for sound isolation because it is
a light material, but it is ideal for sound absorption. By absorbing
sound, wood reduces echoes and noise. As a result, it is frequently
utilized in other suitable areas. Woods have a faster sound velocity
than gases and liquids, and it is comparable to metals. Because of its
lightness and structure, wood loses very little sound energy as a
result of friction. Wood is widely utilized in musical instruments due
to its characteristics.

ACOUSTICAL

CHALLENGES IN

THE BUILDING

2) Improper Ceiling Materials
Moreover, Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur have used their design
regarding the ceiling which can be identified as the concrete ceiling
surfaces. Ceiling can be known as the overhead interior surface that
cover the upper limits of the room in such building. So, the second
factor that contribute to the cause of acoustic properties regarding
this hotel are about Improper Ceiling Materials. For the reason,
concrete ceilings are considered to be so durable and long-lasting
that while people are sitting in the room, they do not hear any
footsteps from the other level. Unfortunately, the concrete ceiling
does not provide good sound and noise absorption. Concrete is a
hard and dense substance that reflects sound well but does not
transmit or absorb sound well, according to the facts. As a result of
the dense to tiny space of the room, the noise will become
unbearable to the guests.

ACOUSTICAL

CHALLENGES IN

THE BUILDING

3) Open Concept Space
Furthermore, this hotel's architecture features an Open Concept
Space at the center of the building. As a nutshell, there's a potential
that the sound will travel from the hotel's ground level to the upper
floors. Noise is not blocked or absorbed in this type of open concept
environment. As a result, sound control will be poor. In terms of
privacy, it also does not put their guest in an uncomfortable
situation. It will be classified as a breach of privacy. As a conclusion,
while it may be suitable for other areas, it is not suited for the hotel
area due to acoustic and comfort concerns.

ACOUSTICAL

CHALLENGES IN

THE BUILDING

4) Environment Noise
Besides that, environmental noise issues will see an impact. Because
of the hotel's central position in Kuala Lumpur, it may be disturbed
by background noise such as traffic and people activities. Because of
the hotel's strategic point, it has faced a slew of challenges,
particularly with traffic owing to peak hours in the early morning
when people are leaving for work and late evening when people are
returning home Due to the metropolitan city's workplace, this type
of issue is typical for all buildings in Kuala Lumpur. In terms of guest
comfort, it will make them feel a little uneasy during their resting
time and other activities in the hotel's area.

ACOUSTICAL

CHALLENGES IN

THE BUILDING

5) Poor Room Insulation
Finally, the hotel amenities are thought to have poor room
insulation. The use of a hardwood floor in the gym may allow noise
to migrate to other areas, creating an uncomfortable situation. Maya
Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers a full-service spa, swimming pool, gym,
and other amenities to its guests. However, some of them may
experience difficulties due to acoustic issues. A gym is a location
with special equipment where people go to exercise and become in
shape while also releasing their tension and thoughts. However, the
gym flooring materials used hardwood finishes, which dispersed the
noise from the equipment and people who were using the gym at the
time.

SOLUTION TO 1
IMPROVE THE
CHALLENGES Carpet

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur used As we all know, the selection of floor surfaces or materials are
wood as the material for floor in really important for a hotel bedroom as it will affect the guests
every bedroom. Hardwood are convenience. So that, the first solution to reduce noise sources
durable and aesthetically but their from this hotel floor is by using acoustic insulation. By doing so,
acoustic properties are not this will oppose for the sound to reflect back into the room. The
favorable as it will caused best material that will be used to replace the wood is carpet.
detrimental effect on room This is because, carpet are known for mitigating impact sound
acoustics. which makes them a perfect choice for the hotel bedroom as its
material will help to absorb sound waves. Carpet also can act as
a sound barrier between hotel floors that helps to block sound or
noise transmission to rooms below. Carpet eliminate excessive
noise from floor impacts such as footfalls as it controls sound
reverberation.

SOLUTION TO 2
IMPROVE THE
CHALLENGES Mineral Fiber Ceiling

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur used The second solution is for the hotel bedroom ceiling which is by
concrete and ceiling plaster as adding sound absorptive insulation. It is one of the best solution
ceiling material or finishes for each to improve that challenge as it will limit the sound that travels
bedroom in the hotel. This will from one place to other place. The suitable ceiling material that
make the bedroom to produce can be used to this hotel bedroom is the ceiling panels which
noise and caused inconvenience to made from composite materials as the material is good for
the guests. sound improvements. The material for ceiling panels are usually
composed of mineral fiber. This kind of material will act as
sound absorption ceiling which can achieve full absorption of
sound effect. Mineral fiber are heavier and denser, so it will
more better at impeding sound travels from room to room.
Mineral fiber also can reduce sound wave reflection, eliminate
echo and lessen the noise transmitted by hotel floor.

SOLUTION TO 3
IMPROVE THE
CHALLENGES Glass Panels

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur consist In addition, the third solution to improve the challenges is to
of open spaces for its exterior. reduce open spaces at the exterior of the hotel. The best
Open spaces do not block or solution for this challenge is by adding the glass to cover up
absorb airborne noise when people some open spaces. By doing so, the noise that transmitted from
talking and hallway traffic. It will a place to another place can be reduced or eliminated as the
produce disruptive environment if glass will act as a partition to block the sources to transfer. The
the hotel not manage it properly. main advantages of using glass as the material is partition that
created by glass will enclose separate area completely without
restricting light and lines of sight. Glass also can block outside or
environmental noises from pedestrians, traffic and so on as it
provides sound insulation. The privacy of the hotel guests can be
maintained as the sound of people talking will be not transfered
easily to another spaces.

SOLUTION TO 4
IMPROVE THE
CHALLENGES Noise Barrier Walls

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur located On top of that, the next solution that Hotel Maya can use to
in the middle of the bustle of improve the acoustical challenges is by adding the noise barriers
Kuala Lumpur. Therefore, many at the exterior of the hotel. Noise barriers serves as the sound
unnecessary noise sources have insulation between the noise sources and the noise-affected
penetrated into the hotel area such zones. One of the benefits by adding the noise barriers is it can
as sound from vehicles, traffic, prevent noises from one space spreading to the environment.
construction and others. This is This is because, it will blocks the direct path of sound waves
not good for the hotel occupants. from the highway to homes and businesses along the highway.
The most commonly used material for noise barriers is concrete
but rubber is one of the material that has a very strong sound
absorption capacity. Noise barriers also known as a panels
placed between the road and another space that will prevent the
spread of traffic noise along the roads.

SOLUTION TO 5
IMPROVE THE
CHALLENGES Rubber Floor Mat

Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur used The gymnasium needs the best material as a sound absorption
wood as the material for floor in for floor in order to achieve full absorption of sound effect. So,
their gymnasium. Wood is not the the last solution to improve Hotel Maya acoustical challenges is
best material to act as sound by adding rubber floor mat as the floor finishes or surfaces in
insulation. This is because, their gymnasium. Rubber is the material that can prevent sound
gymnasium produce a vibration transmission from uuper floor to the lower floor. It is also the
sound from the equipment in the best sound absorption material as it suitable to be placed under
gymnasium. any equipment causing vibrations to the floor. Rubber floor mat
is really recommended as the hotel have people reside at the
upstairs and also have people living below because it can
reduces any impacts even the little sound-producing vibrations
from the gym equipment. For example, it can help dampen noise
when weights from weightlifting hit the ground.

SOLUTION TO There are a few things that are being listed in order
IMPROVE THE for Hotel Maya to make some improvement for
CHALLENGES their acoustical challenges. This is very important to
minimize the noise transmission from one space to
CONCLUSION another as it involves the comfort of the customers
staying there. It also essential to prevent sound
from bothering other people in the hotel building or
other people outside the room especially for the
people that occupy at the next room. The
improvement also needed for Hotel Maya to
achieve the best result in controlling noise at their
hotel building. This is because the customers or
occupants in the hotel need their own space and
privacy without any unnecessary disturbance like
noise.

PHASE 3B

COMPARISON ANALYSIS OF


RETROFITTED WORK

The Maya Hotel in Kuala Lumpur was
completed in 1998. The structure, which was
finished in 1996 and comprised 22 stories
and 280 rooms, a main tenant and some
smaller commercial tenancies.

In 2005, the structure had some renovations
in order to meet the current benchmark for a
unique yet pleasurable experience. This was a
large-scale renovation project that included
considerable interior space reconfiguration.
The interior design of the 22-storey hotel was
completely altered in accordance to the
client's brief to reposition the hotel as a
boutique hotel.

STUDIO HERITAGE ROOM A 6-month restoration is required to focus on the
repair and maintenance of 119 accommodation
STUDIO HERITAGE ROOM rooms, with 75 rooms being restyled as Studio
Heritage Rooms. It also has 284 rooms, all of
which have been recently refreshed. The Studio
Heritage Room, which has recently been restored,
is distinctively adorned with batik artistry and
elaborately woven wicker. Each fitting tells a tale
about Malaysia's multi-cultural mix and its
colonial background.The distinctive composition
of the batik headboard, exclusively designed by
Gahara, an artisanal batik textile producer in
Malaysia, takes CenterStage in vibrant hues,
depicting a local Spinach or Bayam Peraksi with
layers of inspiration taken from local fern and
symbolic hand gestures in Malay dance, also
known as Mudra.

SPIRAL STAIRCASE

The internal areas were opened up and reorganised,
allowing for more natural light and enhanced visual
connectedness between the levels. Because of its
sculptural value, the existing spiral staircase connecting
the lobby area on the ground floor to the check-in level on
the upper floor has been preserved. The spiral staircase
can improve the hotel's aesthetic value and surrounding
view.

Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur installed an elevator as part of their ELEVATOR
2005 refurbishment to better accommodate their guests and
save transit time across the hotel. It has also improved the hotel
with the advanced technology of this type of mechanical
transportation within the hotel. As a result, their guests will be
more convenient and comfortable as a result of the numerous
benefits.

The design theme's language and application of the chosen
materials specified above were adopted in all food and
beverage outlets, harmonising and blurring the lines
between public amenities. A sky lounge was built on the
thirteenth floor to provide a semi-private place for hotel
guests only. To increase the use of the lounge, meeting
facilities were established. The lighting was chosen and
tuned to give the space a nicer feel.

SKY LOUNGE

The guests enjoy in the spectacular views of Kuala Lumpur while
eating their hotel-provided meals. They can unwind and enjoy
their vacation to the fullest. The stunning view of Kuala Lumpur
City Centre and the Petronas Twin Tower, as well as other famous
places in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, can be seen and
photographed as a great memory.

SKY LOUNGE

ETIC ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE SCORE ENVIRONMENT CULTURE AND SITE PROTECTION
SOCIAL SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
The Maya Hotel Kuala Lumpur was
awarded the ETIC Gold Certification in
2005 for being an ethical and sustainable
hotel, with a score of 9.3/10. ETIC
Certificate can be describe as The ETIC
Certificate is a score given to a hotel based
on a few key monitoring factors such as
environmental, social, cultural, and site
protection, as well as sustainable
management within the hotel.

9.3/10

THE ETIC Gold Certification is
awarded to ethical and
sustainable hotels having a
score of at least 8 out of 10.

CONCLUSION

Although Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur has been certified as a 5-star hotel, the acoustics of the structure may
be enhanced. The hotel was built around a specific concept, for example, rustic. However, it lacks the
necessary acoustic properties to effectively cope with noise. Typically, the designer's major focus is on the
functionality and aesthetics of the work or living spaces for which they are responsible. On the other hand, far
too often, the aspects that contribute to occupant comfort are disregarded.

The majority of guests are travelling for business or pleasure, and they want hotels to deliver the best
service possible. Numerous variables must be considered to ensure customer satisfaction with the services
they receive since one of the most crucial factors to consider while constructing a structure is the occupants'
comfort. There have already been a couple of recommendations. When a building produces excessive noise, it
might create uneasiness among its guests. Thus, by providing a comfortable auditory environment, the hotel
can significantly improve the overall mood of those who stay there.

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