Hospitality Capability Statement Georgeson Group ABU DHABI BOCA RATON DUBAI GLASGOW GRAND RAPIDS
CONTENTS 1 About Us 2 Our Services 3 Projects at a Glance 4 UAE Hospitality portfolio 5 US/Europe Hospitality portfolio 6 Client List 7 Contact 2
1. about us The Georgeson Group team comprises some of the leading interior designers, international architects, specialist consultants and professional relationship managers from around the world. Individually we are talented, experienced, passionate and driven. Collectively we deliver success for our clients on each and every project. Our collaboration of over forty designers and consultants continues to grow rapidly, with team leaders in the US, UK and UAE building an extensive network that allows us to serve an increasing number of clients internationally. Alan Georgeson Alan has spent his entire academic and business life stimulated by the world of commercial business. Alan first built an industry-leading office interiors business over 20 years before applying his highlevel knowledge to a more diverse range of sectors. These sectors (leisure, wellbeing and commercial offices) are embraced by Georgeson Groups expert integration of business and design solutions. In addition to a traditional focus on major projects and property developments, this respected entrepreneur is passionate about introducing practices to advance learning within the wellbeing industry. He also offers exciting opportunities for people to enter and learn within this sector and understand the evidence-based design process. NAD and LAD (all interior design feasibility and consulting, design, support services) Georgeson Group Suite 640 4855 Technology Way Boca Raton FL 33431, USA Alan Georgeson (Partner) Tel: 561 241 3433 Fax: 561 241 6433 Mobile: 305 393 5230 Email: alan.georgeson@georgesongroup.com John Patience Throughout John s academic and business career, he has been involved in the creation of experience buildings for the leisure market. As an architectural graduate of both Robert Gordon s University in Aberdeen and Dundee Art School he has a particular interest in designing stimulating interiors. Passionate about the importance of design, he believes that architects and interior designers can make a significant difference to our lives by creating places of distinction. In designing tomorrows iconic spaces for discerning global clients, John believes that Georgeson s offering is unique. This is reflected in the ability to create outstanding interior design experiences that support exacting business. AP and EAME (all interior design feasibility and consulting, design, support services) Georgeson Group Suite 203 Al Yamama Building 15b Street Karama Dubai, UAE PO Box 22982 John Patience (Partner) Tel: 00971 4 357 2570 Fax: 00971 4 357 2580 Mobile: 00971 50 589 6561 Email: john.patience@georgesongroup.com 3
1. about us Guy Tulloh Over the past 15 years Guy Tulloh has been involved in the area of hospitality, spa, and the wellness design globally. Guy completed his Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Planning and Design in Australia and then became a registered architect soon after. During this time he also established DRP Architects Pty Ltd,which he was the director of for over 10 years. With Guy s team of architects and interior designers, he became quickly known throughout not only Australia but also Asia for his work. During more recent years Guy has been living and working in Dubai with a large multi national firm, and in 2010 joined Georgeson Group UK to continue to develop his international hospitality and wellness experience, but also to drive Georgeson s re-focus on the UK and European market International Architect. B.Arch. / B.P.D. / R.A.I.A (All design services feasibility, consulting and support services) Georgeson Group 16 Newton Place Glasgow G3 7PY UK Guy Tulloh (Director of Projects) Tel: +44 (0) 141 332 8089 Mobile: +44 (0) 758 179 7586 Email: guy.tulloh@georgesongroup.com Stuart Black Since graduating in 1998 Stuart has worked extensively providing interior design within the hospitality, retail and leisure industries. He has been involved in designing and creating a range of hotel projects, from 5 star resorts to urban leisure, holiday parks, city hotels and a significant no of spa and leisure resort buildings in the ME. An imaginative and experienced designer with a strong belief in creating memorable and informed interiors, Stuart combines innovative design with strong computer literacy and an excellent graphic ability. Design Studio Manager Georgeson Group 16 Newton Place Glasgow G3 7PY UK Stuart Black (Design Studio Manager) Tel: +44 (0) 141 332 8089 Email: stuart.black@georgesongroup.com In his capacity of Design Studio Manager, Stuart fronts up a strong multicultural team capable of delivering concept, 3D modelling, Internal Detailing, sustainability awareness, lead design, project coordination and sub-consultant management who meet the deadlines required. Stuart has developed a team with a strong eye for contemporary stylistic design infused with an in-depth understanding of period and regional design styles. Recondition and respect for cultural sensitivities and expectations when working both at home and internationally, ensures that there concepts and proposals are always popular with clients. 4
2. OUR SERVICES From creating the concept and schematic design, to the development of construction information with the appropriate budget and programme constraints, our architectural and interior design division performs these specialist activities paralleled by revenue development and pre-opening operational planning and implementation. CONSULTANCY Market research Concept and philosophy development Financial modelling Operational support DESIGN Site assessment and feasibility Conceptual development 3D modelling Schematic design Detailed design and specification Tender and construction management Budget preparation Project management Site supervision BRANDING Define the positioning Create an identity Implement brand mechanism PROCUREMENT Project Management Procurement Consultancy (FF&E) Product sourcing Value Engineering 5
3. PROJECTS AT A GLANCE Starwood Element Hotel, Abu Dhabi Appointed as interior designers for the Hotel and Restaurants. Middle East Hotel Group, Bahrain Commissioned as specialist interior designers as sub-consultants to DSA (International Hotel Design Architects) to design a hotel and resort. The development is currently at detailed design stages. Landmark Tower, Abu Dhabi Appointed as Lead Consultants for specialist facilities as part of an International team, project currently at conceptual design stages. Middle East Hotel & Spa, Kuwait Appointed as specialist interior designers alongside SOM Architects to create a luxury hotel of 3500m 2. Project is currently under construction. Plaza Atheneé, Paris Responsible for creating an interior design concept within the confines of the hotel basement. The unique architectural interior created a chic space to enhance the existing cache of this historic establishment. Pestana Hotels & Resorts, Madeira Extensive feasibility study for a luxury Portuguese Hotel Group to enhance the positioning of the property in Madeira. De Vere Deluxe, Scotland Commissioned to lead the development process for De Vere s flagship resort on the banks of Loch Lomond. Responsible for developing the concept and interior design through to operational set up and opening, estimated project value 10m. Opened 2007 Wellness Spa Resort, International Hotel Group, Dubai Unique wellness, medical diagnostic and medical aesthetic, spa resort with associated fitness facilities Hotel and Resort Spa, International Hotel Group, Abu Dhabi 2500m 2 beach Front Resort with fitness facilities, external hydro, thermal experiences and yoga pavillion. Starwood Resort, Ireland Appointed to complete a feasibility study and conceptual design for a medical resort. The project is currently at tender stage. International Hotel Chain US Appointed to create and develop a global brand across 50 properties. Roll out of brand 2009 2011 The Brighton Grand, England Commissioned as interior designers and specialist consultants to create a 5 star hotel within a historic listed building for the UK s leading deluxe hotel chain. Project is currently under construction, estimated value $10m. Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited Appointed as specialist concept designers for Project Genesis the world s largest Cruise Liner. 6
4. UAE HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO PROJECT... Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE SECTOR... Villas & Suites CLIENT... Sheikh Suroor Project Dept (Confidential) 7
PROJECT... Salam Resort Hotel & Suites, Bahrain SECTOR... Villas & Suites CLIENT... Sama Dubai 8
PROJECT... Starwood Element Hotel, Abu Dhabi SECTOR... Hotel CLIENT... Adnec 9
PROJECT... JTWR, Dubai, UAE SECTOR... Wellness Resort Villas & Suites CLIENT... Confidential 10
PROJECT... Salam Resort Hotel & Spa, Bahrain SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... Sama Dubai 11
PROJECT... Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... Confidential 12
PROJECT... Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... Confidential 13
5. US/EUROPE HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO PROJECT... The Country Club, Florida SECTOR... Hotel & Suites CLIENT... Belize Country Club COMPLETED... May 2006 14
PROJECT... J W Marriott Hotel, Grand Rapids SECTOR... Hotel CLIENT... Alticor, Inc. 15
PROJECT... Cameron House Hotel, Scotland SECTOR... Hotel & Suites CLIENT... De Vere Hotels and Resorts COMPLETED... July 2007 16
PROJECT... Glenskirlie, Stirling, Scotland SECTOR... Hotel & Wedding Suites CLIENT... Glenskirlie House COMPLETED... June 2007 17
PROJECT... Cameron House Hotel, Balloch, Scotland SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... De Vere Hotels and Resorts COMPLETED... July 2007 18
PROJECT... Parklands Country Club, Glasgow, Scotland SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... Parklands Country Club COMPLETED... April 2007 19
PROJECT... The Italian Caffe, Glasgow, Scotland SECTOR... Restaurant CLIENT... Picante ltd COMPLETED... June 2007 20
PROJECT... Amerone, Glasgow, Scotland SECTOR... Restaurant CLIENT... Windows Catering ltd COMPLETED... November 2006 21
PROJECT... Jury s Doyle Hotel, Cork, Ireland SECTOR... Spa & Leisure CLIENT... Jurys Hotels COMPLETED... January 2007 22
PROJECT... Merchant Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland SECTOR... Hotel CLIENT... Merchant Hotel 23
PROJECT... Grand Hotel, Brighton, England SECTOR... Hotel CLIENT... De Vere Hotels and Resorts 24
8. CLIENT LIST Accor Hotels Balgownie Estate Accommodation and Spa Breathtaker All Suite Alpine Hotel and Spa De Vere Deluxe Hotels Day Dream Island Spa Resort Fairmont Raffles International Inc. Franz Josef Spa and Resort Great Keppel Island Spa Resort Hilton Hotels & Resorts IHG Jurys Doyle Hotels Jumeirah International Orient Hotel Group O Reiliy s Rainforest Guest House and Spa Paramount Hotels Pestana Hotels Plaza Atheneé Radisson SAS Royal Caribbean Cruises Per Aquum Resorts and Spa Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sofitel Accor Group The Rocco Forte Collection The Stein Group JW Marriott 25
9. CONTACT www.georgesongroup.com For UAE enquiries email john.patience@georgesongroup.com For Europe enquiries email guy.tulloh@georgesongroup.com For USA enquiries email alan.georgeson@georgesongroup.com EUROPE GLASGOW 16 Newton Place, Glasgow G3 7PY T +44 (0) 141 332 8089 UAE ABU DHABI Suite 221, LLJ Business Centre, 1st Street, PO Box 107729 Abu Dhabi T +971 50 589 6561 DUBAI Suite 203, AL Yamama Building, 15th Street, Karama, PO Box 22982 Dubai T +971 4305 0691 USA BOCA RATON 4855 Technology Way, Suite 460, Boca Raton, FL 33431 T +1 561 241 3433 GRAND RAPIDS 70 Ionia Avenue SW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 T +1 616 235 6220 ABU DHABI BOCA RATON DUBAI GLASGOW GRAND RAPIDS 26