Digital edition 2021 | Non-residential

Four Seasons Hotel

IndiaIndiaCompany Name: Mysore Light & Interiors Pvt Ltd

Project description

Rising in the centre of the landmark Embassy ONE development in the heart of India’s high-tech capital Bengaluru, Four Seasons Hotel comprising G+21 floors provides guests with unmatched service, amenities and the assurance of privacy within a sophisticated setting. This Second Four Seasons property in the country comprises of 232 Guest Rooms, business centre and a luxurious spa. All the Drywall partition systems made of M/s Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd (Gyproc) with different systems used for construction of partitions between the guest rooms and other areas of the hotel.

Contractor

Mysore Light & Interiors Pvt Ltd

Mysore Light & Interiors is a multi-disciplinary, result oriented turnkey interior contracting company that provides a complete integration of design, project management and on-site executions. Originally setup as a lighting company we have diversified into providing international quality turnkey interior solutions. “Headquartered in Bangalore, India with a state of art factory in Dubai, the company operates through 3 divisions namely, lighting division, hospitality division and corporate interior division. For the lighting projects, the lights are customized to the specific requirements of our clients and manufactured in our factory in Hong Kong.” “Possessing expertise in civil and MEP works, with a truly integrated business model, Mysore Light & Interiors is capable of delivering turn-key interior solutions- including joinery for hotels and commercial projects. The Company has executed various awe inspiring projects across the globe ranging from hospitality to commercial. By selecting our contracting services, our clients are able to benefit from a single point of accountability from concept development to move-in. We rise to the challenge of crafting the entire scope of a project for the best end result. At Mysore Light & Interiors, great importance is given to health and safety. Our teams are internationally trained in efficient and quality-oriented constructions practices, excellent finishing and attention to intricate detail.”

Benefits
Fire protection
2 hour fire rated shaft wall and Gypwall® fireresist of 132mm provided in spa area
Moisture resistance
Moisture Resistant board false ceiling provided. Fibre Cement board used in toilet areas
Acoustic insulation
62 dB acoustic insulation provided by 220 mm twin frame drywall provided
Superior aesthetic and design
Presidential Suites & All day dining areas done with 3.3 mtr drop aesthetically appealing false ceilings
Productivity gain
Gyproc® Drywalls and false ceilings ensured increased site productivity ensuring faster completion of the project
Easy to transport boards
Gyproc® plasterboards used are light weight and easy to transport

Key Achievements

  • Complete solution offering of Gyproc® System (Drywalls, ceilings)
  • Field Acoustic Tests to validate Acoustic comfort after completion
  • Establishment of technical capabilities through demonstrated customised solutions. Timely site audits, onsite training & demonstrations for installers which helped to expedite & refine the quality of drywall.
  • Optimum utilisation of resources to reduce wastage & efficient site handover
  • First Four Seasons Hotel done with drywalls in India
  • Through demonstrated benefits of drywall, won client confidence on drywall for future projects

Key Challenges

Hotel was taken over from an existing building in which services were already installed but not functional. This resulted in leakage of water during commissioning tests, which probably would case damage to drywall in several floors.

Possible Fungus formation on boards at different areas due to site conditions

The Project required high levels of co-ordination with different service management teams to meet client’s requirement on timely handover

Installation of customised solutions in ceiling of restaurant area, shaft wall system at dry & wet area achieved through skilled resources developed through onsite RPL trainings.

Achieving desired FSTC for recommended partitions

On time completion of drywall works despite challenges in commissioning of other services by other vendors

Stakeholders

Building owner:
Embassy One Developers Pvt Ltd
Architect:
Yabu Pushelberg
Main contractor:
Mysore Light & Interiors Pvt Ltd
Photographer:
Venkat
Saint-Gobain Team:
Mr.Manujnath Hegde, Mr.Daniel Ebenezer, Mr.Raju G