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It was important for me to understand
the following: For whom was the hotel built? How many stars
was it awarded? What was the character of its immediate
environment? What was the standard of the rooms? Who were
its guests? I searched for any additional information I
thought would enable me to be as accurate as possible in
reaching the goals.
I learned that the hotel was
to be a 3.5 star level and intended for tourists.
I began to think about the city
of Prague. I visualized tourists walking from morning till
night over the cobbled pathways and bridges of the city.
I thought of Prague as a cold city, so I imagined the hotel
room as offering a warm setting. However I wanted the warmth
to suggest a gentle and refreshing holiday mood, rather
than a room that was stifling and staid as were the majority
of European hotels.
According to Feng Shui, the atmosphere
in a building is influenced by the qi that flows from eight
different geographical directions. Every building has its
own 'astrological map', which is called "flying stars" that
describes the potential of the building from a business
point of view as well as from a social perspective. These
concepts are to be considered during every consultation.
While considering this map, recommendations
were offered for the placement of the doors, windows, offices,
the lobby and other areas within the hotel.
And, of course - the budget allotted
for my work.
With the information I accumulated
and the plans, the astrological map, the investors' requirements
as well as the budget, I set to work.
At the first stage I went over
the room plans (since the renovation was to begin with the
rooms). I changed the position of the beds and the furniture
in the room and in doing so I created a maximum harmonious
flow of energy. I gave my attention to the fact that the
bed should not be placed opposite the entrance to the room
or under a window and that a mirror should not hang opposite
the bed and reflect the bed. I considered the color features
in the room, from textiles to wall tones, the type of flooring,
style and shape of furniture, appropriate lighting and suitable
paintings. (I mention the subject of paintings since from
my visits to hotels it is my impression that there is not
enough attention given to paintings on the wall. The painting
is there because one must hang something on the wall.)
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