African Design Magazine ADM #36 December 2017 | Page 32

Other energy saving measures such as daylight
sensors, energy recovery wheel and high-
performance glazing, were utilised to minimize the
energy requirements.
The use of wire mesh has greatly reduced the steel
reinforcement and the overall weight of the
building, helping the project achieve the title of the
first IFC green rated hotel in Africa.
Guinea's proximity to the equator and the hot
climatic conditions necessitated the study of sun
directions and consequent design of shading
devices and fenestration, to minimize solar gains.
INTERIOR ETHOS OF GUINEA
The exquisite interiors of the Grand Conakry
Sheraton were designed and brought to life by
Cobico Inc. who specialise in creating luxury
interior design, mainly for high-end hotels and
residence. The creative team have sourced arts and
crafts that form an inherent part of the Guinean
ethos.
Pulling in colours popular to the region with a mix
of natural and manufactured materials, the interior
design melts seemingly into the cool calm exterior.
The Sheraton offers much needed job opportunities
for the locals, while offering a safe, world class
haven for business tourists.
The Sheraton Grand Conakry is not only a beauty in
the eye, it is actually the first IFC Green rated hotel
in Africa.
PROJECT TEAM:
FIRM NAME: GA Design Consultants LLP, Mumbai
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: Shekar Ganti
ARCHITECTURE TEAM: Akhila Pillai, Eric
Anderson, Azim Siddiqui
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Cobico Inc, USA
PROJECT NAME: Sheraton Grand Conakry
PROJECT LOCATION: Kipe, Conakry, West Africa
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,70,551 sq.ft
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