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We are Architects, we are Interior Designers. We are hotel Consultants. We are Ica.

We are a 30 strong architecture and interior design studio, dedicated to hotel project design and delivery. With our head office in Glasgow and an additional base in London we work throughout the UK and internationally. We are the foremost hotel focused architecture and interior design studio within the UK.

Our work is design led. Our team produce innovative, high quality solutions within budget and on time.

The ethos of the practice is derived from the three Directors that founded our studio; combining their

individual strengths to create a strong well rounded team that focuses on design, technical expertise and business acumen.

These character traits are evident in every project that Ica design and deliver and we believe that the care, attention to detail and passion of our teams sets us apart in the industry.

This collaborative approach has evolved, developed and has been transferred across the studio and sees our Architects and Interior Designers working in close contact, influencing the work of both disciplines and enhancing the work of our studio as a whole.

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SoCo //Edinburgh

The complex and sensitive ‘SoCo’ development site lies within the heart of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site and the Old Town Conservation Area. Following a devastating fire in 2002, which seriously damaged the existing buildings and resulted in the remains of those buildings having to be removed on safety grounds, the site lay derelict for ten years in this important part of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

With an intricate and convoluted history involving the medieval Cowgate and the newer classical intervention of South Bridge, in which important figures such as John and Robert Adam played critical roles, the development of this site has attracted considerable attention from a large number of stakeholders. After the fire the City Council prepared a development Planning Brief for the site with input from all of the relevant organisations. This set out key requirements that any new proposed development would have to consider and abide with.

It is within this context that we were approached to develop proposals for Jansons Property incorporating a 259 bed hotel, retail space on South Bridge, commercial uses on Cowgate, the re-establishment of the jazz club La Belle Angele that was located on the site prior to the fire and extensive new external public realm space.

Unguarded discourse and dialogue with all interested parties was always going to be key to the successful advancement of this project and throughout the design process we met regularly

with City of Edinburgh Council and as many historical groups and involved organisations as possible. The architectural conceptual strategy and design resolution sought to unify the various disparate elements of the planning brief and the voices of the key consultation parties with a design approach that ‘repairs’ this important urban site. Fundamentally the design approach that the studio followed on this project was contextual, seeking neither a fashionable or iconic outcome but a building that has a truthful and timeless quality.

The internal and external public spaces will play a key role in the success of the completed development and the design of these areas has focused on contrasting textures, materials and lighting. The interior spaces have an intimate, relaxed feel. Contemporary furniture and fittings with appealing finishes make the hotel feel like a new generation of Ibis. The bar area with its eclectic mix of lounge seating and intimate seating booths gives views out to the external public terrace areas. Finishes are natural and relaxed – textured brick with distressed timber, concrete pendant lights with leather and wool upholstery in refined muted colours. Externally Caithness stone throughout the terrace areas provides a similar natural and enduring quality.

Opposite page // SoCo, Edinburgh - Model Above left // SoCc, Edinburgh - 3D redered Model

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Above // SoCo, Edinburgh - Rendered Exterior view from South Bridge

Above left / SoCo, Edinburgh - Rendered image of courtyard and public relmAbove Right / SoCo Edinburgh - Rendered image of external fasade

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THE MOORFIELD HOTEL //Brae, Shetland

Set on the shore at Brae looking out over spectacular coastal scenery this hotel is now the largest hotel on Shetland. Using a contemporary vernacular style the design has used the colours and forms of local materials and topography as well as inspiration from tradition local features such as chimneys and gables. Built using prefabricated modules, completion was achieved within 5 months of delivery of the bedroom modules to site.

The hotel comprises 100 guestrooms, lounge, bar, restaurant, meeting facilities and fitness suite. Private kitchen/dining rooms are also provided for long stay residents working in the gas industry.

A visual study of the existing built forms on the Shetland Islands and the examination of a number of precedents led to the design response. These include a predominance of gables, chimneys and roofs set within the landscape, a simple palette of materials – stone, render, slates with muted colours and half storey dormers.

The building is 3 storeys, but designed to have the appearance of a smaller building. The roof has been designed with a double pitch to reduce the scale of the building. The form is accretive and asymmetric to appear more vernacular and apposite to its rural context albeit that the implementation and detailing of the building is undoubtedly contemporary. A fresh and light approach has been taken to the design of the guestrooms, incorporating innovative storage solutions suitable for long stay guests. Materials are

robust, however retain a level of comfort and warmth ensuring guests feel at home.

The public spaces of the hotel are warm and welcoming. The reception area sets the tone with the use of natural materials and artwork evocative of the local landscape. The restaurant layout caters for large numbers of guests to be seated while the Bar/Lounge Area has a more intimate feel with small pockets of comfort to help guests relax, or hold small informal meetings. The public areas within the ground floor are expressed in the form of a jagged stone wall with large glazed openings – these afford framed and choreographed views and ground the building into the landscape

The building colours are monochromatic and natural. External walls of locally sourced Shetland stone are used with white render to the walls and gables. Small areas of treated timber cladding also add warmth and mark the entrance. The roof is expressive and the use of lead ‘dormers’ again reduce the impact of the development.

The hotel was constructed off-site in Northern Ireland to allow the Contractor to work efficiently over the dark winter months. The hotel was formed using 105 individual modules that were fully furnished prior to dispatch. The modules were then shipped to site in March 2013 where they were installed prior to the installation of external finishes. The hotel was fully completed in July 2013.

THE MOORFIELD HOTEL //Brae, Shetland

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Above left // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- Exterior view of gable endAbove right // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- view looking out to the shoreline from the restaurantBelow // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- landcape view

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Opposite page // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- Exterior view from accross the shoreAbove // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- Interior view of restaurantBelow // Moorfield hotel, Shetland- Lounge area

COURTYARD by MARRIOTT//Aberdeen Airport

Our brief was to take Marriott’s hugely successful Courtyard brand, thoroughly disassemble, analyse and redesign it to cater for the European Guest and marketplace.

In addition to this we also had an objective to ensure the new product was a more economically viable and efficient model for potential owners to build and operate.

The archetypal building was developed by our architects based on 170 rooms over six levels with flexibility to scale the design up or down to meet market or site conditions.

Our interior designers created an original, simple and bright contemporary guestroom design. Multi-functional furniture was introduced to give the guest maximum flexibility and control over their own room layout. The bathroom is light and has a spa ‘feel’.

Collaboration within our team is best demonstrated by the Public Area designs where it was imperative that the balance between the operational requirements and high design quality were maintained.

The team worked hard to create a ’flexible all day bistro restaurant’ concept and pockets of casual comfortable space for business travellers to hold informal meetings or simply relax, with technology at hand.

Ica have now completed the first built example of the prototype design, the 194 bed hotel at Aberdeen Airport.

The second is currently on site, a 230 bed hotel in Cologne.

In addition Marriott have announced a further three new hotels using Ica’s Courtyard prototype design:

120 room Courtyard Le Bourget, France (2013)

175 room Courtyard Gdynia, Poland(2014)

170 room Courtyard Amsterdam Atlas Park, The Netherlands (2014)

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Previous page // Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - Exterior ViewOpposite page // Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - Interior view of reception areaAbove // Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - View of lounge areaBelow// Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - View of bar

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Opposite page // Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - Interior view lounge areaAbove and Below // Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen - Typical Double Bedroom

HOTEL INDIGO//Waterloo St, Glasgow

Indigo combines the individuality of boutique hotel design, and the quality assurance of a major brand (IHG). The project was one of the first hotel INDIGO’s to appear in the UK and has become one of the most popular hotel destinations in Glasgow.

Originally constructed in 1892, the former Italian Palazzo-style building on the corner of Waterloo Street and Blythswood Street was home to the city’s first electric lighting station. The huge dynamos in the basement were switched on little over a decade after the American inventor Thomas Edison patented the electric light bulb so the building is extremely important in the context of the revolution that Edison created. The building then underwent substantial changes in 1930 giving the building its modern grid-iron city centre appearance, which it retains to the present day.

One of the main interventions we made to the fabric of the existing building was to remove the central staircase. This immediately allowed us to open up

the ground floor plan, maximising street activation. This principle move together with a proposed set-back rooftop extension provided an additional 25% of bedroom accommodation and was instrumental in the viability of the project, allowing it to be funded and constructed.

Our team worked closely with Glasgow City Council Heritage staff and Historic Scotland to exploit some of the existing features of this important building. The existing ornate plasterwork of the ceilings and bulkheads on the former ground floor showroom dating back to the 1930’s were retained and we also successfully preserved and maintained the existing Art Deco black granite shop front openings at street level. These decisions have helped the completed building to retain its strong identity and carry this into its new life as a hotel.

Urban Relm Award for Best Design 2011

European Hotel Design Awards 2011 Finalist

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Previous page // Hotel Indigo, Glasgow - Masonary detailAbove // Hotel Indigo, Glasgow - Internal view of lounge and bar area

Left // Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - View of lounge and receptionRight // Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - View of restaurant

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Above // Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - View of restaurant

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Above// Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - View of typical double bedroom; Case goods feature; Typical Shower room

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Above// Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - Image of suiteBelow // Hotel INDIGO, Glasgow - Typical Double bedroom

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS //Whittlesford, Cambridge

Above top // Holiday Inn Express, Whittlesford - Exterior View looking towards Red LionAbove second from top // Holiday Inn Express, Whittlesford - Exterior view of neighbouring houses and gardensAbove left // Graphic of fighter plane used in the restaurant areaAbove right // Holiday Inn Express, Whittleford - Exterior viewOpposite page // Holiday Inn Express, Whittleford - Interior of reception looking towards restaurant area

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Bounded by a railway, an elevated bypass road and a number of historic listed buildings, this development presented design challenges from the outset. The client was the owner of the adjacent oak framed Red Lion Pub and hotel, historically an important coaching inn dating back to the 13th Century which had become economically unviable and in much need of repair in recent years.

To raise the necessary revenue to fund refurbishment and extension of the existing Inn, the owner embarked on a plan to develop a standalone hotel in the grounds.

The studio worked closely with the Client to develop proposals entering into detailed discussions with the local planning authority and conservation team. In spite of initial resistance to the principle of development in this location, planning consent for a 73 bed hotel was secured in September 2009.

The design of the building aims to reduce its scale and mass so that the building sits harmoniously within its surrounding context. The asymmetric approach reflects the nature of the existing buildings on site. The use of ‘mature’ materials such as timber and lead have an ageless quality which helps reduce the impact of this contemporary building within the site.

The fenestration pattern deviates from the regular grid generated by the plan to reflect that of the existing Red Lion which is asymmetric and accretive.

Extending the precedent set by the architecture, the design concept for the interior was also influenced by the rich history of the site and the nearby Duxford Chapel, within walking distance of the hotel. This site has close links with the RAF at nearby Duxford, which played an important role in aviation history during both World Wars and as a result ex-servicemen regularly meet at this site to reminisce.

Inspiration for the Public area design was drawn from both of these themes, reflecting the rich timber interiors of the Red Lion Hotel and using fabric and colours reflecting the Royal Air Force Uniforms. Artwork also reinforces the aviation theme including digital wallpaper showing blueprints of original war planes which would have flown from nearby Duxford Airfield.

The guestrooms on the upper floors are representative of the prototype Holiday Inn Express scheme designed by Ica in conjunction with Intercontinental Hotels Group in 2009. The design maintains its freshness and has a comfortable contemporary feel which fits perfectly with the building design.

Set within a World Heritage site, and located between the Royal Mile and Cowgate, this project presented a number of challenges. Use of natural stone and a simple contemporary design, allows this hotel to sit alongside many listed buildings without competing or changing the area's character.

Careful use of basement accommodation and double height space, has allowed us to maximise the accommodation for our client.

A dynamic interior ensures this project has become a model development in this sector.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS //Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Ica was asked by Westmont Hospitality Group to refurbish an existing hotel building located on Bayswater Road, overlooking Hyde Park and rebrand this to a Doubletree by Hilton.

All 228 existing bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms have been completely refitted and complemented with a further twelve new guestrooms and a Fitness Suite formed on the first floor utilising space reclaimed by removing meeting rooms. The Reception, Restaurant and Bar spaces will undergo total remodelling to overcome the operational challenges associated with trying to cater for high occupancy rates in very compact public areas. Additionally the client was determined the footfall along Bayswater Road should be exploited. The intuitive working relationship between Architects and Interior Designers within the studio allowed an innovative Bedroom scheme and a radical re-working of the Public Area to be developed and presented to both Client and Hotel brand within an extremely tight timeframe. In addition our knowledge

of the DoubleTree brand meant we could manage Hilton’s internal approval process in an efficient manor whilst maintaining our Client’s vision to create a ‘flagship’ property within the constraints of the branded framework.The windows throughout the entire property were replaced enhancing the external appearance and improving the in-room acoustics. This involved careful negotiations with planners as the site is located within a prominent conservation area.

The interior design scheme is based on natural motifs directly linked to the Hotel’s location on the edge of Hyde Park. A striking large scale specially commissioned artwork by acclaimed artist Alan Rankle provides the focal point in the lobby. The piece captures the essence of Hyde Park and features glimpses of familiar details a guest might encounter as they stroll through the park grounding the perception that the hotel belongs.

Completion November 2013

DOUBLE TREE by HILTON//Hyde Park, London

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Previous page // Double Tree by Hilton, Hydepark, London - Exterior View from Hyde parkOpposite page above // Double Tree by Hilton, Hydepark, London - View looking towards ReceptionOpposite page below // Double Tree by Hilton, Hydepark, London - Alternate view of receptionAbove // Double Tree by Hilton, Hydepark, London - Feature Bespoke artwork; Panel detail; feature imagery of Hydepark

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Opposite page above // Double Tree by Hilton, Hyde Park, London - View looking towards the BarOpposite page below // Double Tree by Hilton, Hyde Park, London - View of the restaurantAbove// Double Tree by Hilton, Hydepark, London - Typical double bedroom; bedroom feature; Typical bathroom

DOUBLE TREE by HILTON//Ealing, London

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Ica was appointed to transform a former hotel on the fringes of leafy Ealing Common into a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The refurbishment included all 189 Bedrooms, Reception Area, Bar and Restaurant, Ballroom, Meeting Rooms, New Business Lounge, New Gym and New External Terrace.

The Client brief for the bedrooms was clear. They recognised the hotel was widely used by business travelers therefore creating a comfortable guestroom experience with good working space was key. The small footprint of the bedrooms presented a challenge. Our aim was to incorporate all of the brand requirements while creating a scheme which reflected the hotel’s natural setting. Using a warm palette of timber shades and splashes of burnt orange we transformed the rooms and created a contemporary look with an emphasis on comfort.

The Client wanted the Bar and Restaurant to have a ‘destination’ look and feel with the intention of attracting local clientele to dine and frequent the bar whilst maintaining its strong market position as a venue for corporate events and weddings. By creating zones within the existing open plan ground floor space, it allowed us to create areas which

could cater for larger groups and smaller pockets of comfort for a more intimate experience. The use of dividing screens positioned strategically throughout the space, a mix of seating styles and bespoke feature pendant light fittings create a contemporary look. The use of leather and luxury fabrics in conjunction with natural honey oak flooring, dark timber shelving and accents of burnt orange add a layer comfort.

The Reception, Business Lounge, Meeting Rooms and Ballroom all flow from the same design inspired by the natural surroundings of the hotel.

A radical approach by our Architects to the external scheme utilising bold blocks of contrasting colour, re-spraying existing windows and fascia panels, new illuminated DoubleTree signage and the transformation was complete.

Above // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - Exterior ViewOpposite page above // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - View looking towards ReceptionOpposite page below // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - View of the lobby

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Above // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London -Shelving and view of restaurant

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Above // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - Typical bathroom and images of detailing and artworkOpposite page above // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - LoungeOpposite page below // Double Tree by Hilton, Ealing, London - Dining area

RESIDENCE INN by MARRIOT //Edinburgh

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Ica were appointed to develop designs for the first Residence Inn by Marriott in the UK. The building, originally designed by Sir Norman Foster is located in the prominent Quartermile development in the heart of Edinburgh.

The hotel’s 107 studios and one bedroom suites have been reconfigured and refurbished to create a fresh modern feel with a residential edge targeted at the long stay business traveller. Each suite offers a kitchen and spacious living, dining and working zones. The rooms include familiar elements guests would be likely to have in their own home, rugs, an abundance of oversized cushions, standard lamps and large wall mounted TVs.

Our remit also included the extension and refurbishment of the public spaces. Within the tight footprint of the existing ground floor a new fitness suite and new meeting room were created Ica managed to deliver the project from inception to completion in less than 8 months. We worked closely with Marriott International to deliver this bespoke product. By using warm tones and natural materials a stark and contemporary commercial building was given a warm residential feel staying true to the brand identity.

Above // Residence Inn by Marriott - Exterior viewOpposite page above// Residence Inn by Marriott - Interior view of Reception, lounge and barOpposite page below // Residence Inn by Marriott - View of bar

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Opposite page// Residence Inn by Marriott - Dining boothAbove // Residence Inn by Marriott - Images of a typical suite

GYPSY CORNER // London

Above // Gypsy corner extention - Rendered image of external view

We were approached by Redefine BDL, owners of an existing 6 storey hotel building at Gypsy Corner in London and briefed to prepare proposals to develop and extend the existing building to provide a far larger hotel to meet demand in the area, with a broader variety of facilities available to guests. This new hotel will provide 225 guest bedrooms, meeting space, fitness areas plus roof terraces and balconies.

Our strategy for expansion was to develop two distinct buildings on the site, linked by atria and public spaces. The existing building will be extended vertically while the rest of the accommodation will be provided for within an entirely new building element. The new building has been designed from first principles to have an almost floating appearance within the streetscape, anchored and balanced visually by the stair core and meeting rooms.

The design also seeks to make a 3 storey building appear like a four/five storey building, creating a massing in keeping with not only the existing context but future aspiration for the area. The prominent corner of the new building provides a strong marker to the hotel entrance whilst its curves give a softer aspect to the firm geometry of the forms, and also complements the existing curved single storey element.

Interior schemes for the new extension are currently under development, along with the negotiations for a new brand identity for the hotel. Bespoke non-branded Bathroom pods for the new bedroom wing are now in production, the design is clean and contemporary, with glazed sliding doors and generous showers.

Ica was commissioned at the beginning of 2012 to develop proposals for a new hotel development at Luton Airport.

Sandwiched between the two principle access routes to the airport, and only a few hundred metres from the the runway, the site occupies a prominent plot that is immediately visible from both the ground and the air.

The proposal is for a full service 9 storey 156 guestroom hotel and associated bar, restaurant and meeting facilities for hotel guests and business use. The main public areas are split between ground floor, which is open plan to allow flexibility in use to suit daily patterns, and the first floor business centre with associated meeting room facilities. There is also a fitness suite located on the 8th floor which will benefit from panoramic views over the airport complex.

As this building will always be viewed in the round it was important to us that the building design addresses this. The elevational treatment is striking and will clearly distinguish the hotel from the neighbouring buildings, providing it with a strong identity. The configuration of the vertical strips of alternating curtain walling and white rainscreen cladding take their cue from the runway markings which are located adjacent to the site.

Planning Approval was granted for the project in April 2012 and Ica look forward to delivering the project on site in the near future.

PROPOSED HOTEL //Hotel at Luton Airport

Above // Hotel at Lutton Airport - Rendered 3D imageOpposite page// Hotel at Lutton Airport - 3D Rendered external image of entrance

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easyHotel

The external walls and interior of this existing building on Cambridge Street in Glasgow were stripped back to the basic concrete beam and slab structure to allow this new easyHotel to be created. The project is a conversion of a 1960’s office block and was completed in February 2012. The works entailed a new interior and entirely new façade and this was undertaken by the contractor Thomas Johnston, allowing the building to take on a completely new identity.

easyHotel continues the same ethos of the original easyJet brand, giving the customer value and only paying for what they really need. In hotels most guests only want a comfortable bed, a clean room, an en-suite bathroom with a good shower. easyHotel provides and guarantees these basic needs and if customers want more space or a TV these can be purchased separately.

For us as designers the easyHotel model allows very efficient use of redundant buildings. Awkward corners or deep buildings can be fully utilized keeping costs for the developer and ultimately the guests as low as possible.

The easyHotel in Glasgow, represents a genuinely sustainable, commercial and fitting re-use of an existing building within the urban context of the interface between the modern commercial city centre grid-iron nature of Glasgow and the tenemental scale of Garnethill. The building design unites the pre-fabricated nature of the room design with the scale of the existing urban fabric to create a building as ‘advertisement’ for this global brand.

The super-budget hotel sector is rapidly evolving and Ica are currently working on a number of these types of hotels throughout the UK. In addition to easyHotel, we have been working on other super-budget brands such as Tune and Evolution, each of which in their own way seek to identify the priorities of value and service their customers want and to separate themselves from traditional budget brand which generally have been creeping up-market.

EASY HOTEL //Glasgow

RADISSON EDWARDIAN BLU HOTEL //Guildford

Previous Page // Radisson Edwardian Blu, Guilford - Exterior View Above // Radisson Edwardian Blu, Guilford - Exterior view of enteranceOpposite page top to bottom // Radisson Blue, Guilford - Various views of exterior

On this project Ica delivered significant planning gain within a very short timescale, exceeding the initial development expectations. This was achieved within a complex town centre environment which required in depth knowledge of the site, planning history and context, hotel brand requirements and lateral thinking.

As a studio we recognise the importance of building strong relationships with the project team including the local authority’s Planning team. Working closely

with the Planning Officers was key to the successful Consent that was truly ‘win win’ for all parties.

The development includes a 185 bedroom Radisson Edwardian hotel with full leisure and conference facilities plus residential and retail areas, together with an underground car park for the new Civic Concert Hall. This development forms part of the wider redevelopment of the Civic Quarter in Guildford.

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TUNE HOTEL//Haymarket, Edinburgh

The new Tune Hotel at Haymarket station opened in December 2012.

The new hotel was the result of a comprehensive stripping back of the existing 9 storey 1970’s office building opposite Haymarket Station in Edinburgh, allowing an entirely new facade design to be created and implemented.

This new design has had a dramatic impact on the streetscape of the surrounding area, enhancing and enlivening, and more importantly, contributing to the activation of this important hub in Edinburgh City Centre, in a way that the old office building never managed to.

The redevelopment of the building involved a full refurbishment of the existing shell to form 179 bedrooms, an over-clad to the two principal elevations addressing a number of contextual and planning matters and a ground floor extension and light well infill. The new extension forms a retail unit and reception area, while also providing key street frontage and presence for the Hotel.

Working within the constraints of the existing building structure and in accordance with the Haymarket Urban Design Framework we worked hard to deliver a high quality building for the city that also represents full functionality in respect of hotel operation requirements. Architecturally we saw the existing building as a fairly unsuccessful stub tower and by giving it a far stronger horizontal expression we feel that we have successfully reduced the scale of the building, so that it now reconnects to its surrounding context of Victorian buildings.

The completed building manages to retain a certain civic quality to what will become a strengthened gateway into the city.

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Opposite page // Tune Hotel, Haymarket - Exterior viewAbove Left // Tune Hotel, Haymarket - External view of entranceAbove right // Tune Hotel, Haymarket - Fasade detail

SHOREDITCH//London

Above // Shorditch, London - External view from Scrutton St.Opposite page // Shorditch, London - View from Curtain Road looking towards ‘the city’

Located on the edge of the City of London, where it meets the South Shoreditch Conservation Area, this mixed-use development comprises a 135 bed luxury boutique hotel, conference facilities and an integral restaurant and cafe / bar, as well as self-contained office space.

Design and conservation issues were balanced with the site’s valuable location and its development potential. This resulted in the replacement of the existing redundant office building on the site, which will result in a more appropriate development in keeping with the South Shoreditch Conservation Area and with a BREEAM rating of Excellent.

The design has developed as a piece of contextual architecture to reflect the existing urban grain. The ground floor contains the main public spaces resulting in an active facade bringing life to the street where previously there was none. The development includes two basement levels, ground plus five upper storeys.

The materials are a mixture of London stock brick, steel and glass with a nod to the existing Victorian warehouse accommodation found in the immediate vicinity.

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FINDLATER HOUSE // Dublin

The key design approach of this proposal is to integrate an unloved 1970’s building into the wider contextual fabric of O’Connell Street.

To facilitate the operation of the new hotel a new entrance will be formed off O’Connell Street. At street level it is proposed to utilise the pockets of space formed by the jagged line of the retained existing ground floor glazing to introduce external seating areas. The accommodation at ground floor is completed by a new retail unit which will form the ground floor corner of O’Connell Street and Cathal Brugha Street, giving much needed activation to this corner. The existing upper floors from first to fourth/fifth, will contain hotel guest rooms, ancillary accommodation and circulation areas. In addition to this the existing sixth floor will be removed and replaced, this will also contain hotel guest rooms.

The existing building departs in a number of ways from the architectural principles that were originally envisaged for Sackville Street / O’Connell Street. The two most evident departures, and perhaps the areas where the building more obviously jars with its surroundings, are in relation to massing and materials. To integrate the building into its context we proposed to re-clad the existing façade with a granite rainscreen system, echoing the existing materiality of O’Connell Street. The existing glazing will be replaced with a high quality silicone jointed glazing system which will break-up the large areas of glazing into smaller elements more reflective of the scale of the street. The reveals of these areas will be highlighted with a white frame, in reference to prominent reveals of local buildings, this aims to enforce a verticality on the building more in keeping with the historic narrow plot dimensions of O’Connell Street.

The proposed façade treatment will give this building a strong identity and a positive presence to this dominant corner site whilst adding a level of sophistication to its appearance and its setting within this historic context.

Above // Findlater, Dublin - External view from Cathal Brugha StOpposite page // Findlater, Dublin - Corner view of O’Connel St and Cathal Brugha St

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European Hotel Design Awards Winner 2010

GLOBAL BRAND DEVELOPMENT//Russia

Our in-depth knowledge of the Holiday Inn Express brand led IHG to recommend Ica to the client (ADK-Modulraum) to design the interior of Holiday Inn Express Voronezh. We were subsequently appointed and worked closely with both IHG and the client to ensure the first HIEX in Russia met IHG standards and the client’s aspirations.

The Holiday Inn Express concept represents “Inspired Simplicity”. The layout which is based on the Design Development Guide uses signature elements to break the volume of the space into smaller, more intimate areas. Our concept separates the Great Room into zones which expand and contract as required providing the perfect place for guests to eat, work or relax.

The modular construction of the building and Russian building

regulations meant that the public areas are peppered with structural columns. This presented a challenge for our interior designers, however staying true to the HIEX concept; the reception is designed to be simple, contemporary and inviting, providing a bright and fresh point of arrival.

The bar design follows similar design principles as the reception, delivering a consistent approach. The bar area has been planned to create a sense of intimacy within the Great Room, featuring a mix of seating types such as bar stools, a high table and soft more comfortable seating.

It is hoped that this property will be the first of many Holiday Inn Express hotels to be built in Russia and provide a benchmark for future developments //

Opposite page // Russian Doll Above // Holiday In Express, Voronezh - 3D rendered images of restaurant and lounge areas; Collation of brand finishes and details

Hoax Hostel, Liverpool is the first of this new and exciting hostel brand, which seeks to provide 5 star hostel accommodation in the heart of Liverpool. The quirky design which promotes the ethos of ‘up-cycling’, found and reclaimed objects and furniture, sets it apart from the competitors in this growing sector. Ica has had a leading role in both the design and development of the prototype concept, and the development of the Liverpool hostel.

The existing 6 storey vacant building, sits within the famous Cavern area of the Met Quarter, which really comes to life in the evening with people flowing into the bars and restaurants along Matthew Street.The existing building is historically two conjoined buildings, with the north end being a red brick Victorian building, which is highly detailed with brick and stone coursing and internally exposed cast iron columns. Behind this sits the contrasting 1960’s modern building, with oversized steel

windows and concrete frame structure. This fusion of construction is reflected in the interior design of the public areas.The redevelopment was a full refurbishment of the existing 6 storeys, and addition of a 7th storey, to provide 274 bed spaces over 50 dorms offering ensuite shower and W/C facilities, hostel reception, and guest facilities including kitchen, dining, and laundry. Due to its prime location it also accommodates ‘Hopskotch’ Street bar and Kitchen and the ‘Hatch’ which is an exclusive underground club, which will accommodate live gigs, stand-up comedy and cinema viewings.

It is planned that Liverpool will be the first of a group of Hoax Hostels located in key tourist cities throughout the UK and Europe. Each hostel will have an individual style suited to its city and be located in a converted or vacant building.

HOAX Hostel //Liverpool

Opposite page // Hoax Hostel, Liverpool - Hopskotch restaurantAbove // Hoax Hostel, Liverpool - External view of enterance

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Opposite page // Hoax Hostel, Liverpool - Bar area; Hopskotch restaurantAbove // Hoax Hostel, Liverpool - Typical 4 bed dorm; Graffiti graphic; Typical dorm with feature bespoke graphic

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Above // Hoax Hostel, Liverpool - View of typical Double bedroom

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STUDENT ACCOMODATION, COLLEGELANDS // Glasgow

The Collegelands Masterplan was instigated to allow for the regeneration and transformation of the former railway siding and un-built east flank of the Glasgow City ring road into a vibrant, new commercial, leisure and residential district in Glasgow city centre.

A number of urban approaches are employed within the Masterplan, such as retention of the listed former goods yard wall to Duke Street and the use of its proportional system to influence and link the character of the different buildings, bordering a series of streets, lanes and gardens to the existing railway line.

It is within the context of this Masterplan that we were approached to develop proposals for Legacy Student Living to provide student and key-worker accommodation, situated on a key site flanking Duke Street within the new Collegelands district and tying into the already completed elements of the Masterplan.

Legacy Student Living represent a different approach to student living, focusing on the development and operation of contemporary, high quality, sustainable, carbon-zero student communities at key locations throughout the UK and Europe and this has been reflected within the design of the new building.

Our brief and concept for this development was relatively simple but far removed from the ‘standardised’ student accommodation that can be found up and down the country. This new concept creates a series of distinctive student residences powered by clean and sustainable energy sources, with a series of quality public spaces and facilities provided for communal use, while the accommodation itself offers self-contained facilities, providing deluxe studio units which contain not only en-suite shower-rooms, but integral kitchen spaces, dual work-spaces and double beds providing multi option living with maximum flexibility of space.

The facade design has been developed to reflect the rhythm and material palette of the buildings built within the masterplanned area. However, the design also takes account of the existing elevations of the surrounding historic tenement buildings on Duke Street and High Street as well as the now demolished brick building that sat previously on the same site, of which only the listed arched wall to Duke Street remains.

The internal and external public spaces will play a key role in the success of the completed development and the design of these areas has focused on creating an intimate, relaxed feel which is central to the student experience and an important part of pastoral care and well-being //

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ICA is a specialist hotel design and delivery practice.

Our experience allows us to combine good design with commercial and operational criteria to achieve our clients’ requirements, on time and on budget.

Our team has considerable experience over a wide range of brands and styles. Clients range from major hotel developers to family businesses. Our experience in the branded sector includes full service hotels and limited service hotels. We are also experienced in the full range of hotel sectors including refurbishment, rural, serviced apartments and luxury hotels, that span the various markets from tourism, to weddings and corporate.

We have advised on the development of new brands, and the roll out into new markets. Currently we are working with both Marriott International and Intercontinental Hotels Group on new global prototype projects.

The design process needs to be ‘right first time’. Ica’s experience allows us to identify the opportunities and problems early on, and turn them to our client’s advantage. This extends from a knowledge of development, tax, cost, commercial, planning, brand issues, to our own disciplines of architecture andinterior design.Teamwork is a key foundation to our approach, and

is reflected in three main areas :• client’s priorities• using our team skills• partnering with others

Our strength derives from a teamwork approach to the design process. Ica is based around the complimentary skills of our four directors. Ian Burleigh has particular expertise in operational, commercial and planning issues. Chris Fegan is a talented designer . Alistair Horner contributes technical excellence in construction. Dawn Campbell leads a specialist hotel and hospitality interior design team. This combination has built the practice a strong reputation, reflected in the amount of repeat business we achieve.Positive feedback has been received on all our projects from hoteliers, developers and contractors alike.

By partnering with key experts we have developed procedures to procure, negotiate and manage contracts that maximize the development return.

We operate throughout the UK and beyond.

is one of the UK's leading hotel design practices.

Intercontinental Hotel Group, Next generation global brand prototypeMarriott International, designers for EMEA Courtyard brand prototype

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hyde ParkDoubleTree by Hilton, EalingDoubleTree by Hilton, EdinburghDoubleTree by Hilton, DundeeHilton Garden Inn, StirlingHilton Garden Inn, Wembley PointHampton by Hilton Glasgow North Hampton by Hilton HemelHampton by Hilton Magor

Radisson Edwardian Guildford Qhotels, Westerwood Hotel Hotel Indigo Glasgow

Bravo Boutique Hotel, Shoreditch LondonPrincess Street Suites, EdinburghMoorfield Hotel, Shetland

Staybridge Suites, LiverpoolStaybridge Suites, London City Marriott Courtyard, Aberdeen Marriott Courtyard, LiverpoolResidence Inn by Marriott, Edinburgh

Days Inn, WetherbyThe Avenue Conference Centre Bush Hall Country House Hotel

Park Inn, EdinburghPark Inn, Woolwich Crowne Plaza, EdinburghCrowne Plaza, London ExcelRamada Encore, London West Ramada Encore, Milton Keynes Ramada Encore, Crewe Ramada Encore, Warrington Ramada Encore, Glasgow East Ramada Encore, Edinburgh Ramada Encore, BirminghamRamada Encore, Derby

Holiday Inn Express, DublinHoliday Inn Exp ress, Voronezh RussiaHoliday Inn Express, BrusselsHoliday Inn Express, WandsworthHoliday Inn Express, London WembleyHoliday Inn Express, Woolwich Arsenal Holiday Inn Express, WindsorHoliday Inn Express, Cambridge Holiday Inn Express, Stratford Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh Airport Holiday Inn Express, London Luton Extension Holiday Inn Express, Bedford Holiday Inn Express, Hemel Hempstead Holiday Inn Express, London Swiss Cottage Holiday Inn Express, Newcastle Holiday Inn Express Birmingham South Holiday Inn Express, Doncaster Holiday Inn Express, London Golders Green North Holiday Inn Express, Hamilton Holiday Inn Express, consultancy on Holland roll out Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh Royal Mile Holiday Inn Express, Worcester Holiday Inn Express, Burnley Holiday Inn Express, GatesheadHoliday Inn Express, BracknellHoliday Inn Express, Cambridge SouthHoliday Inn Express, LivingstonHoliday Inn Express, Greenock

Ibis hotel, CroydonIbis Hotel, EdinburghIbis Budget, EdinburghIbis Styles, Edinburgh

easyHotel, GlasgoweasyHotel, London City

Tune Hotels, London Kings crossTune Hotels, EdinburghTune Hotels, Newcastle

Smart City Hostel, EdinburghHoax Hostel, Liverpool

La Bonne Auberge, Glasgow

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