Hospitality/Tourism

Background A team of technicians, Wildlife Conservation Society designers, staff and horticulture experts created Tiger Mountain to provide a close up view of the world’s largest cats in a natural setting. Built on a three acre site the tiger swimming hole is a man made natural stream with 38,000 liters (10,000 gallons) of recirculated water … Read More

Background Undergoing a $65 million USD transformation, The Mira Hotel in Hong Kong is now an indulgence for both leisure and business travellers. With its hip interiors, innovative cuisine, crisp amenities and passionate service culture, the hotel has created a new benchmark in Hong Kong’s hospitality landscape. One part of this newly renovated hotel was … Read More

Background Windsor Park is a prestigious-gated community, spanning over 11 acres and eight high-rise towers in Delhi, India. The community’s luxury features includes swimming pools, tennis courts, children’s play area and more. The exclusive mini-township is the first of its kind in India. In order to command a luxury price, the entire structure including the … Read More

Background The newly-constructed Amain Boutique Motel in Tucheng City, Taipei consists of 71 rooms on 5 floors on a foundation of 1700 square meters (18,299 square feet). The specifiers planned to waterproof the above grade structure after all the concrete had cured. The Amain Boutique Motel contains numerous wet areas including ponds, hot tubs and pools. … Read More

Keeping the Atlantis Hotel’s Water Park Watertight with UV-Resistant Protection Background Atlantis, a $1.5-billion resort, is located at the center of the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, off the coast of Dubai. The resort features two hotel towers linked by an arch and a 170,000-square meter (42-acre) water-based theme park known as Aquaventure with an … Read More

Background Allen Plaza in downtown Atlanta is a $1.9 billion USD development that includes two million square feet of office space, 18,600 square meters (200,000 square feet) of retail and restaurants and more than 3,000 residences and 500 hotel rooms. The second of five buildings in the Allen Plaza complex is 55 Allen Plaza, a … Read More

Background Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, nestled against the clear azure waters of Dalit Bay, is just 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and the shopping district. The 330-room resort is surrounded by (1.62 kilometers squared) 400 acres including a nature reserve with orangutans making it one of Malaysia’s magical, pristine destinations. In response to … Read More

Background Taiwan has a sub-tropical climate with sudden rain showers frequently occurring. This constant dampness proves to be a waterproofing challenge in new construction, especially along coastal areas that are already below sea-level. Construction of the Sakura Hot Spring Hotel started in January 2007, with completion expected by October 2007. The boutique hotel will feature … Read More

Background The “Couples Swept Away” Resort is a 312 room luxury hotel located along Negril’s pristine seven-mile (11 kilometer) beach. A popular honeymooner destination, the Couples Swept Away Resort is a tucked away paradise. Its desirable location along the Caribbean coast not only tempts tourists from all over the world, it also means that the … Read More

Background Due to high demand from the community the Cultural Institute of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico worked with local fine arts and cultural community members to create the MUSEO DEL CENTRO CULTURAL POLYFORUM (Cultural Museum). Located in the Bajio heart, the city of Leon (population of about 800 000) is situated in a fertile river valley. … Read More