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Module 6

Function Spaces

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Function Spaces

Table of Contents

Subject........................................................................ Page
A. Requirements ...............................................................1
B. Junior Ballroom - Design .............................................4
C. Pre-Function - Design...................................................8
D. Meeting Rooms - Design ..............................................9
E. Boardrooms - Design....................................................9
F. Operable Partitions .....................................................11
G. Public Support Spaces ...............................................13
H. BOH Function Service Spaces ...................................14
I. Banquet Storage Room ..............................................14
J. Function Entrance ......................................................15
K. Function Spaces - Interior Design - General ..............15
L. Function Spaces - FF&E - General.............................16
M. System Features ........................................................17

Revised: January 2012

Supersedes: January 2011 and all previous versions

Module Organization
•This Module is a part of an integrated series of Modules.
•Coordination with information from other Modules is required.
•The reference symbol <XX> is used to indicate a Module reference that
includes additional information.

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A.Requirements
1.Project Essentials: The program for Meeting Spaces is
defined by the following criteria and process.
Project Program: See Module <GR> - Establishing Hotel
Design Criteria for the process of integrating the Market
Analysis, project Facilities Program, Prototype Plans and
Design Standards to define a Project Program.
Functionality: Meeting Rooms are designed as
comfortable, utilitarian, functional spaces. The design must
facilitate the primary purpose of conducting successful
meetings. Emphasis is placed on lighting, temperature
control, pleasant surroundings, comfort, and acoustic
control.
2. Brand Essentials: Space is provided to accommodate local
social functions and guest business meetings to enhance the
overall hotel profitability without compromising the more
profitable overnight guestroom business.
3. Meeting Space Prototypical Plans: The prototype plans
and Design Standards model a typical hotel program.
4. Meeting Area: Multipurpose meeting rooms support the
hotel guest's requests for accommodation of local social
functions and business meetings.
 Program Area: Provide a standard of 1.4 m2 (15 sq. ft.)
per guestroom.
 Typically, provide a minimum of one large meeting room
with operable walls to permit the flexibility to
accommodate a variety of meeting sizes.
 Boardroom may be provided if competitive market
analysis supports the programmed space.
5. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E): See FF&E
Supplement. <16C>
6. Interior Finishes: See example matrix in Module <GR> -
General Requirements.
7. Occupant Load Factor: <14> In order to accommodate a
variety of function activities use 0.65 m2 (7 sq. ft.) per person
for emergency exit capacity in Ballrooms and Meeting
Rooms (assume no simultaneous exiting of Pre-function
Area). Follow Module <14> requirements for public assembly
space means of egress requirements.
8. Space Planning:
 Minimize the impact on hotel guests’ check-in by
separating function area(s) from Guestrooms,
Guestroom Corridors, Public Areas, primary guest Entry
and Lobby space. Generally, this arrangement provides
more efficient circulation and building design.

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 Organize with a function space focus on design
elements such as a prominent exterior view, garden,
fountain or market responsive theme.
 Provide dedicated shuttle elevators <12> when
function spaces are on a different floor from other
public areas. Avoid using the guestroom tower
elevators as the only function level access because of
delays, guest level security and circulation conflicts
between guest and public.

Junior
Ballroom

 Provide ballrooms with direct access to the banquet

service corridor. Avoid conflicts with heavy traffic to
other non-function areas by providing separate service
corridor circulation.
9. Design Features - General: Provide quality finish levels
consistent with the public spaces of the hotel.
 Organize function areas around an architectural
feature or distinctive interior design theme.
 Floors: Carpet (80% wool, 20% nylon Axminster) with
large scale patterns and significant borders.
 Walls: Beautifully detailed stained or painted wood
paneled walls consisting of base, chair rail and crown
moldings integrated with decorative wall sconces.
 Doors: Incorporate articulated millwork details, wood
panels, applied moldings and similar materials to
complement the wall design.

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 Ceilings: Multi-leveled coffered or domed ceilings
(minimize tile ceilings) accented with millwork trim and
integrated with recessed and cove lighting and
chandeliers.
 Integrate grills, diffusers, access panels, sprinkler heads,
and cove lighting into the ceiling design.
10. Audio / Visual (A / V) Equipment: Generally, provide
concealed speakers in rooms; see Module <13>.
 Recessed projection screens are not required.
 Provide assisted listening devices in compliance with
governing accessibility regulations. Typically, use
infrared sound system with portable battery powered
receivers.
11. Stairs & Ramps: See “Stair Criteria” in Module <2>.
12. Building Systems: Locate electrical outlets <15C>, phone
jacks, microphone jacks and similar devices <17> integrated
into interior architecture such as wall millwork.
13. Spaces: Accommodate the following spaces:
 Junior Ballrooms
 Pre-Function
 Meeting Rooms
 Boardrooms
 Public Support Spaces
 Back-of-House (BOH) Function Service Spaces

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B. Junior Ballrooms - Design

1. Program: The Junior Ballroom has high floor to ceiling
heights plus space required above ceiling, for
mechanical / HVAC equipment and access.
 Proportions of divided rectangular spaces are
important and Marriott confirms quantity of operable
partitions.
 See example plan and size / area requirements below.
 Junior Ballrooms are planned to be divided to
accommodate a variety of meetings.
2. Location: Typically, locate away from or outside
guestroom tower footprint to allow for a column free
space. Position the Ballroom with the following spatial
connections:
 Access to major public circulation routes
 Pre-Function
 Banquet service corridor and catering <8>
 Receiving dock <9>
 Storage <9>
3. Size / Area: Size is determined by market needs and is
dictated by the Facilities Program.
4. Features: Include subdivisions; operable partitions;
pocket doors; service entries.
 Area: Column free, high ceiling, rectangular space.
 Millwork: Stained finish or painted wood paneling.
 Artwork: Place original artwork in featured locations.
5. Acoustics: Provide acoustic separation of the ballroom,
salons, and meeting room areas to provide a serviceable
facility. To obtain the listed acoustical design ratings,
coordinate and construct assemblies to form a
continuous sound barrier around operable partitions, at
the floor, wall above partition and at pocket details as
outlined in the Operable Partition section.
 Permanent Walls: Minimum STC 55.
 Wall above Operable / Movable Partitions: 48 STC or
higher with joints and penetrations sealed. Coordinate
wall detail with operable partition track to provide
continuous acoustic rating.
 Reverberation Time (RT): 60 Max = 1.2 to 1.5
seconds for each increment.

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General Planning Criteria

Proportions (width to length) 1:1.8 to 1:2.2
Pre-function 40% of meeting net area.
Ballroom area: m2 (sq. ft.) Ceiling heights *
up to 465 m2 (5,000) 5.48 m (18 ft.)
2
465 to 930 m (5 to 10 k) 6.10 m (20 ft.)
2
over 930 m (10,000) 6.70 m (22 ft.)
* Minimum ceiling height at movable partition
Soffits: 4.3 m (16 ft.)

Example: Ballroom - Plan - Section

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6. Junior Ballroom Breakouts (Salons) - Subdivisions:
Plan ballroom breakout or subdivision rooms as required
by Marriott:
 Exits <14>: Provide two exits for each room over
32 m2 (350 sq. ft.). Do not use partition pass doors.
 Room Area: Typically arrange subdivision in
increments of 46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) approximately or as
required by the Project Facilities Program.
 Configuration: Rectangular room plan with proportions
of 1:1.8 to 1:2.2.
7. Table / Seating Arrangements: Allow minimum of
91 cm (3 ft.) wide accessible path of travel to 5%
minimum of seating locations and to areas such as
dance floors and head tables.
8. Doors in Ballrooms: Provide fire rated doors, frames
and hardware as required by referenced standards.
9. Door: Hollow steel (for durability and hardware
coordination) or solid wood (do not use gypsum core
doors) with applied finish, or decorative laminate, or
painted finish and raised moldings at public and service
entrance selected by Interior Designer.
 Width: Provide minimum of 1 pair of 91 cm (3 ft.) wide
doors at each salon (ballroom). Provide a minimum of
1.07 m (3’-6”) wide door at service entries.
 Height: Minimum of 2.1 m (7 ft.).
 Swing: 180 degrees; lay flat against wall in open
position.
 Moldings: Provide applied door moldings to match wall
molding pattern. Use articulated and detailed door
casing to match wall chair rail.
 Finish: Match the interior design theme.
Frame: Hollow steel, minimum 1.52 mm (U.S. 16 gage)
with fully welded joints. Provide articulated applied
moldings on both sides of frame.
Door Hardware: Match hardware and door materials
with the interior design theme. See Module <16A> for
typical hardware requirements and recommended
installation locations.
 Provide closers; continuous architectural type hinges;
door seals; bottom seals; threshold; cylinder lock or
magnetic encoded card - electronic operated lock
access compatible with guest room lock system;
concealed vertical rods.
 Panic Hardware: Required if occupant load is greater
than 100, use concealed vertical rod hardware. See
Module <14>
 Decorative Hardware: Match interior design theme.

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 Viewer (peep-hole): Looking into Ballroom from Pre-
function and Service Corridor side. Consider “In Use”
light above service door.
 Kick plate: Allow 25 cm (10 inches) minimum below trim
molding for kick plate at ballroom side.
 Edge Angle: Provide protective, meeting stile, brass
edge angle at ballroom side of service and ballroom
doors.
 Door Holders: Provide adjacent electro-magnetic door
holder devices with built-in 24 Volt controller. Mount
devices on wall; connect to Fire Alarm System <14> and
to electrical service <15C> to hold fire rated doors in
open position and to automatically release the door when
alarm is activated.
 Coordinate room identification graphic <16B> locations
to avoid door holder obstruction when doors are held in
open position.
 Finish: Match interior design theme.
10. Service Vestibule: Create service vestibules to control
sound from migrating from Service Corridor into function
space and to manage associates moving in and out of
service area and to and from guest side of function space.
 Continue Ballroom wall finishes into vestibule space
(beyond door from Ballroom side).
 Ensure lighting in vestibule is not visible to guests on
Ballroom side.
 Typically, light dimming and A / V controls are located in
a panel adjacent to door in the Ballroom.
11. Banquet Service Corridor: <8> <9> Connect to Service
Vestibules behind Junior Ballroom. Provide a minimum
corridor of 3 m (10 ft.) (clear width between operable
partition storage enclosure space, food service equipment
space and service vestibule walls). Larger ballrooms require
additional width.
12. Systems:
 Banquet Service Corridor Walls: Include supplementary
electrical service pass-through openings with acoustical
protection.
 Lighting & A / V Controls: Coordinate with Module <13>,
<15C> and interior design
 Communications: Provide telephone and data port
outlets and wireless access for computer use by guests.
<13>
13. Lighting: See Module <15C> for lighting requirements.
 Provide lighting with flexibility to accommodate social
gatherings, business meetings and presentations.
 Lighting is provided by a combination of cove, recessed,
decorative chandeliers and wall lighting.
 Controls: Lighting is controlled by dimmers and remote
control accessible to guests.

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C. Pre-Function - Design
1. Program: Accommodate space for assembly, reception,
registration / coat rooms, intermission activities, public
toilets <2>, telephones and Internet kiosks.
2. Relationships:
 Primary: Junior Ballroom; Meeting Rooms; Banquet
Service Corridors.
 Secondary: Guest elevators, Lobby and circulation
routes.
3. Location: Easily accessible from main Entrance and
Lobby.
 Extend along front and sides of Junior Ballroom.
 Typically, provide a dedicated entrance directly to
exterior.
 Provide an exterior Pre-function Porte Cochere and
Entrance similar, but secondary to, the main hotel
entrance (to avoid confusing guests).
4. Size / Area: Area is typically 40% of net meeting area.
 Accommodate space for temporary set up of food and
beverage.
 Corridor Width: Provide width to accommodate
emergency exiting, ballroom partition pockets, food
service set-up and socializing area.
 Ceiling: 3 m (10 ft.) above floor minimum. Higher
ceilings required for larger facilities.
5. Features:
 Credenza: Focal point case piece with artwork and
side chairs. Design to support beverage service.
 Artwork: Wall mounted artwork with ceiling mounted
accent light.
 Services: <13> <15> Provide power and telephone
voice / data connections in access panels at the walls
(interior and exterior) of the Pre-function area, at
glazed walls provide floor box.
6. Seating Areas:
 Seating and furniture in pre-function areas are
dependent on and scaled to the size of pre-function
space.
 Maintain emergency egress pathways.
 Provide casual seating groups to accommodate
relaxation and conversation activities of meeting area
guests. Size pieces to accommodate being moved by
hotel staff.

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D. Meeting Rooms - Design
1. Program: Quantity and size of meeting rooms are dictated
by the Facilities Program.
2. Relationships:
 Primary: Public circulation routes.
 Secondary: Banquet Service Corridor.
3. Size / Area: Minimum size, 46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) net.
 Ceiling Height: 3.6 m (12 ft.) above floor.
 Room Layouts: Various; no narrower than 5.5 m (18 ft.).
4. Features: Similar to Junior Ballroom.
 Recessed Credenza: Provide recess for built-in credenza
style case piece with granite top and wood cabinetry for
food and beverage service and to support mobile bar.
5. Acoustics: Follow Ballroom criteria for acoustics and
operable partitions.
6. Doors – Meeting Rooms: See Ballroom doors.
7. Communications – Audio / Visual:
 Provide telephones. <13>
 Include a minimum of two computer data ports and
power outlets. <13>
 In order to provide flexibility in placement, the type and
size of projection screen, marker and tack board, and
A / V equipment is typically not "built-in".
8. Lighting Controls: Locate dimmers for lighting in paneling
at public / guest door.

E. Boardrooms - Design
1. Program: An executive style meeting room with high quality
features. Provide with adequate pre function space.
2. Relationships:
 Primary: Public circulation routes / Pre-function space.
 Secondary: Banquet Service corridor.
3. Location: In proximity to Meeting Rooms.
4. Size / Area:
 Area dictated by Facilities Program. Typical boardroom is
46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) minimum.
 Seating: Fixed conference table seating for 10 to 15.
5. Acoustics: Perimeter wall; STC 55.
6. Features:
 Permanent executive quality conference table. Provide
leather finished conference chairs on casters with
adjustable seating height.
 Credenza: Built-in credenza style case piece with granite
top and wood cabinetry.
 Artwork: Distinctive prints, matted in generous wood
frames. Artifacts lighted in feature locations.

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7. Finishes - Boardrooms: Generally, provide higher
quality finish materials in boardrooms than meeting
rooms.
 Walls: Wood paneling; decorative wood door casing
with matching chair rail, niche for accent case pieces;
picture molding; lighted artwork.
 Ceiling Details: Coffer or dome with recessed lights
and light coves. Integrate HVAC diffusers in ceiling
details. Integrate the location of sprinkler heads into
ceiling design. Do not use acoustical tile ceilings.
8. Communications – Audio / Visual:
 TV and DVD / VCR: Provide as built-in millwork A / V
unit. <13>
 Convenience Outlets: Provide electrical outlets to
serve counter space at credenza.
 Data Ports / Power: Provide minimum of two data
ports and power outlets for guest computer use.
 Additionally, provide a minimum of one power and
voice / data outlet at the center of the Boardroom
table. <13>
9. Lighting: Provide a combination of the following:
 Cove: Fluorescent area lighting concealed and
integrated into ceiling coffers.
 Recessed: Incandescent, recessed lights focused on
table and credenza.
 Feature: If provided, center chandelier on table.
Coordinate ceiling height, fixture size and ceiling detail
to avoid having chandelier interfere with visual
presentations.
 Controls: Lighting controlled by dimmers readily
accessible to guests.

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F. Operable Partitions
1. Program: Provide manually operated partitions, unless
otherwise required, to divide large function spaces into
smaller areas to meet guest / customer requirements.
2. Acoustic Rating: Design flanking construction for proper
acoustical sealing around partition; especially partition
system above ceiling.
 Panels: STC (lab test); 48 (52+ recommended).
 Installed Assembly Acoustics: NIC (field test), 44
minimum; (46+ recommended).

Example: Section Through Typical Operable Partition

3. Partition System: Detail operable partitions to complement
and complete the fixed wall design and finish.
 Operation Type: Manual

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 Fabrication: Top hung, full height single or paired
panels with sound insulating cores, steel faced on
metal frame, prepared for finish selected by Interior
Designer.
 Pass Doors: Avoid partition pass doors because they
are an acoustic weak point and do not qualify as exits;
see Module <14>.
 Trolley and Track: Heavy-duty aluminum with molded
polymer tires on hardened steel ball bearing trolleys
for smooth operation of panels. Use steel track when
panel height and weight exceeds aluminum track
capacity.
 Seals: Mechanically activated seals at top, bottom and
sides of panels and doors.
 Deflection Loads: Review partition loading with
structural engineer to verify that allowable deflection
of supporting structure will not restrict partition
operation or effect partition acoustics. Allow for
overhead deflection loads; at floor, assure dead level
surface along path of partition operation.
 Maximum deflection is L/360 for any component.
4. Partition Storage Pockets: Provide
recessed (outside of Ballroom space)
operable partition storage pockets with
doors at perimeter wall. Extend partition
to rear of storage pockets. (See detail)
 Do not rely on pocket doors for
acoustic separation. Seal partition to
rear of pocket at continuous solid
blocking to avoid sound transmission
through wall cavity.
 Review flanking construction for
proper seal around partitions and
especially the partition assembly
above ceiling.
Example:
5. Finish Surfaces: Coordinate with finish
Partition Storage Pockets
details and design requirements of
- Plan View -
permanent walls.
6. Manufacturers: Acceptable Manufacturers for Operable
Partitions:
 Hufcor Inc., Janesville, WI; 800-356-6968
 Modernfold, New Castle, IN; 317-529-1450
 Advanced Equipment Co., Fullerton, CA; 714-635-
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G. Public Support Spaces
1. Program: Comply with the Facilities Program for
requirements of Public Toilets, Telephones, Coatroom, etc.
Provide in compliance with the following:
2. Location: Support Facilities are best located off a foyer
leading to the Pre-function area.
3. Public Toilets:
 See Module <2> for toilet requirements.
 Provide dedicated toilet facilities for Function Area unless
Function Area is adjacent to the Lobby toilets and
Function use is very limited.
4. Public Telephones: <13> Provide the following:
 One house phone.
 Consult with Marriott to determine Public Telephone
requirements.
5. Cell Phone Reception: Provide cell phone reception in
Function and Public Areas.
6. Computer Connectivity: Provide wireless connectivity in
Meeting and Pre-Function spaces. Provide hardwired
Internet kiosks, equal to the number of public phones and
furnished the same as the phone booths.
7. Coat Room: When required because of local weather
conditions, locate accessible and adjacent to Pre-function
lobby / foyer and Ballroom entry circulation. Position room
within a securable area but within sight of pedestrian flow.
 Size space based on regional requirements, but no less
than 0.027 m2 (0.3 sq. ft.) per anticipated population
count. A Coat Room may not be required in certain
regions or warm climates.
 Provide sufficient coat / garment hanging racks with
equipment type based on market analysis and Facilities
Program.
 Provide minimum of 1.5 (long) x 0.6 (deep) m (5 x 2 ft.)
counter space for two attendants and roll-down shutter
adjacent to Coat Room entry door.
 Provide electrical and data connections to function as
remote check-in.

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H. BOH Function Service Spaces
1. Program: Design and provide for the following BOH
(Back-of-House) spaces that serve Function areas:
 Banquet Storage Room
2. Coordination with Other Criteria: Coordinate function
space planning and design requirements with the
following Modules:
 Service Corridor(s) <8> <9>
 Sound Equipment Room <13>

I. Banquet Storage Room

1. Program: Provide an enclosed, secure room for storage
of ballroom and meeting room chairs, table, stages,
podiums, decorations, and equipment associated with
function activities.
2. Relationships:
 Primary: Ballrooms, Meeting Rooms and Banquet
Service Corridors.
 Secondary: Pre-Function.
3. Size / Area:
 13% of Ballrooms and Meeting Rooms / net area,
minimum. See Module <9> <13> for other storage and
utility areas.
 Where configurations do not permit single space,
include multiple storage areas in close proximity to
respective rooms being served.
 Ceiling: 3 m (10 ft.) minimum height.
4. Doors: See Module <16A> for additional general
requirements for back-of-house doors, frames and
hardware.
 Access to and from Banquet Storage through pair of
0.9 m (3 ft.) wide doors.
 Secondary access through single door, minimum of
1.07 m (3'-6") width.
5. Finishes: Provide the following
 Floor: Concrete, sealed
 Walls: Painted
 Base: Painted (same as wall)
 Ceiling: Exposed structure

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J. Function Entrance
1. Program: When required by Marriott, provide an exterior
Pre-function Porte Cochere and Entrance similar, but
secondary to main hotel entrance (to avoid confusing guests)
if it is anticipated that function traffic (cars and guests) will
congest the main entrance or if Function area is remote from
Lobby.
2. Location: Design the Function Entrance to provide guest
with a level of service and image equal to the main entrance.
<2>
3. Features:
 Architecturally, the scale and image of the Function
Entrance is secondary to the Entrance / Porte Cochere
to avoid confusing arriving guests.
 Standards for this entrance area (into the Pre-Function
space from exterior) are similar to Lobby Entrance.
K. Function Spaces - Interior Design - General
1. Application: Pre-function; Ballroom; Meeting Rooms;
Boardrooms.
2. Level of Quality: Select quality finishes and materials
similar in quality and design theme of public spaces.
 Coordinate selection of decorative furnishings, millwork,
lighting, artwork and interior landscaping.
 In order to maintain guest comfort, verify that heating and
cooling variations caused by natural light, artificial light,
heat and humidity from users are considered in the
design of environmental control. <15>
3. Interior Landscaping: Emphasize use of live flowering
plants.
4. Signage / Graphics: <13> <16B>
 Coordinate signs, electronic reader boards and graphic
locations with lighting, wall millwork and detailing, and
allow for door swing and door clearance.
 Occupancy Loads: Posted according to governing code.
 Ballroom Subdivisions: Non-illuminated signs.
5. Lighting / Mechanical: <15> Feature decorative fixtures
such as chandeliers, decorative ceiling fixtures, and wall
sconces mixed with architectural lighting to provide adequate
light levels.
 Incandescent Lighting: Control by remote control dimmer
type switches. <15C>
 Chandeliers: Secure to structure and with steel safety
cable.
 Wall Sconces: Mount with maximum 10 cm (4 inch)
projection when less than 2.03 m (6'-8") above finish
floor.
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 Location: Light fixture locations have priority over
location of speakers, grilles, fire protection devices,
and similar exposed items. Coordinate fixture
placement to create aesthetically pleasing patterns.
 Exposed Accessories: Finish audio, mechanical and
electrical grilles, plates, doors, and accessories to
match surrounding wall and ceiling finish.
6. Fire Protection / Life Safety: Comply with Module <14>
and coordinate with the following:
 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets: If required, solid front,
paint to match background color, if permitted by
governing code.
 Exit Signs: Recess in walls, if permitted by governing
code.
L. Function Spaces - FF&E - General
1. Design Concept: Transitional in style with warm
comfortable ambiance, bright, cheerful and contrasting
colors. See FF&E Supplement referenced in Module
<16C>.
2. Carpet: Focal point featuring large scale patterns with
borders, minimum of 8 different rich and strong
contrasting colors. Avoid monochromatic, light and
delicate, cold and earth tone colors.
 Minimum Quality: 80% wool; 20% nylon Axminster
carpet with no less than 9 rows.
 Scale of Carpet Pattern:
+ Pre-Function: Minimum of 23 cm (9 inch) visual
repeat; 33 cm (13 inch) wide border; larger for
large area.
+ Junior Ballroom: Minimum of 91 cm (36 inch)
visual repeat; 70 cm (27 inch) wide border.
+ Meeting Rooms / Boardroom: Maximum of 23 cm
(9 inch) visual repeat; 33 cm (13 inch) wide border.
3. Window Treatment: Sheer, stationary side panel with
tie-back, over drapery, valance or cornice.
 Black-out lining in Meeting Rooms and Boardroom.
Design with sufficient drapery overlap at center to
avoid light bleed when closed.
 Style should be appropriate for the scale of the space.
4. Seating:
 Upholstery Materials: Combination of leather and
heavy weight fabrics.
 Fabric Pattern: Feature patterns with good coverage.
Avoid fragile weave and texture materials such as
velvets and satins.
 Arrangements: Small groups in Pre-function and
outside Meeting Rooms and Board Rooms.
 Banquet Chairs: Leather or high quality vinyl fabrics
by Shelby Williams or equal.

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5. Soft goods: Treat finishes with appropriate water and soil

treatment, fire retardant treatment and similar protection.
6. Case goods: Select scale and quality adequate for public
space use.
 Include stone or beveled glass (tempered) finish top
protection for credenzas, console tables and side tables.
 Size Pre-Function space credenzas to function as
beverage stations during functions and to blend into
background when not in use.
 Granite Tops: Millwork and built-in cabinet counters.
7. Artwork: Place artwork in featured locations with
appropriate lighting.

M. System Features
1. Coordination: Coordinate with requirements of other
Modules including:
 13A-Information Technology Infrastructure
 13B-Telecommunications
 13C-Audio / Visual
 14-Fire Protection / Life Safety
 15-Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
 16A-Materials & Products
 16B-Signage & Graphics
 16C-Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
 17-Loss Prevention

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