Description

Ripples are series of tessellating waves on the surface of water caused by the slight breeze. This phenomenon is commonly associated with finding calmness despite unruly movement and achieving sanctuary. It is contrasted by the crest, which is the highest point a wave reaches before crashing that results in a soft, white wash of foam made of fine bubbles that balances the dynamic movement of water. 

The site of the project is at the corner of Salinas Street and La Guardia Street in barangay Lahug. It sits among low-rise commercial buildings and residential subdivisions. The site’s advantage lies in its proximity to the Cebu I.T. Park and Cebu Business Park. The area is popular among the local youth for its many commercial establishments. The project is on a 988 sqm lot wherein a 9,375 square meter boutique hotel will rise. With 17 storeys, 2 basements, 126 rooms, 2 Grand Ballrooms and a public plaza that continues the commercial strip existing on the site. The main lobby, café, and bar lounge emulates the ripple effect of waves through the use of undulating curves on feature walls and non-rectilinear furniture. White Calacatta marble flooring is used to create the illusion of waves moving through its grains and to give the effect of understated luxury. Different shades of teal and cobalt peak through within the area to break the bright neutrality of the space. Throughout the design of the different amenities, the ripple concept is applied through the different layers and levels of straight lines that give the illusion of depth and vastness. Paired with wood elements, the spaces become a quaint settings that exude warmth, rigidity, and stability to the otherwise, light and free-flowing space. The bedroom and studio units present a simulation of ripples where the spaces seamlessly leads to another. Elements of the crest are being reflected through the light-colored walls, plush furniture and curved edges of wall and built-in counters. The use of neutral colors blend with the warm wood elements and cerulean accents, creating an inviting environment of privacy and relaxation.