TWA Hotel

 *Drawings seen will be done using Revit, 3DS Max, Illustrator, and hand sketching


Today I am going to introduce you to the TWA HOTEL! This building, based in Kansas City, MO is an exclusive Jessica Symons 2011 design and fit for any traveler.

 

This is the exterior perspective of the hotel, flanked by its two adjoining buildings. The skin is designed to provided optimum lighting conditions. The most natural light comes through clear glazing, the least through opaque glazing, and mid-range effects as well.  Red patterns not only highlight TWA's bright theme color, but designate floors. The effect of these panels on the interior is magical...

Welcome to the interior spaces of the TWA! On the left we have the lobby entrance, showcasing a grand view of the street life as well as classy touches.

On the right we have a typical TWA hotel room, with all the magical lighting effects promised.

 

Here is one of the sketches explaining the structure of the space. The unusual shape of the building causes additional reinforcing to be required, provided by the shown structure and a reinforced vertical circulation shaft.

 

Features to note include the lighting shafts. One large shaft runs half the length of the building on the right-hand side and two horizontal ones run midway in the building, giving maximum natural lighting.

And here is the final section perspective, displaying the spaces in their entirety. 

Thanks for taking time to stay at the TWA hotel, we hope to see you again next time as we travel to...

The San Francisco Economic Assistance Center!