Typology of large-scale public interiors in contemporary hotels

Joanna Jabłońska

doi:10.5277/arc150406

Abstract

Large hotel spaces are the most common areas associated with the environment and the city, accessible to all users and determining a representation of the given unit. Apart from spatial solutions, aesthetics, artistic expression, their positive perception is provided by a properly designed layout. The present article focuses on diversification of plan configurations types, their characteristics, advantages and practical application. The elaboration also presents the original author’s typology of large hotel spaces, formulated on the basis of existing schemes of arrangements and concepts for public buildings layouts systematics. The elaborated tool can be widely used in the study of buildings including large public areas.

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