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The lounge area in the presidential suite .
Roof plant – The Level Seven Restaurant plant .
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extraction didn ' t go all the way to roof area and removes any smells and odours , as well as smoke from the basement . It also enables air discharge in close proximity to the common areas .
The basement parking contains CO₂ sensors that enable additional energy-efficiency by not having to operate the extract fans continuously . This function is activated by the buildings high-level building management system ( BMS ) which also only monitors the chillers , and critical supply , water tanks , cables , and so on . Monitoring of the system only was another element that was not in accordance with Radisson brand standards . Typically , Radisson requires an intricate BMS system which would integrate security , access control , lifts , air conditioning , water , and energy monitoring , however this was not possible to add so late in the process .
The upgrade to the boutique hotel was ongoing at the time of publishing . This particular element of the complex would be used to introduce a long-stay apartment option in a boutique type of room and will receive new direct expansion multi split units .
The Amani Spa , also branded under the Radisson name , is a new building . The previous structure was gutted and rebuilt according to the facility ’ s particular needs . Here too , the building ’ s various spaces are being conditioned by direct expansion split units supplied by both LG and Samsung . The signature restaurant , Level Seven , and rooftop bar are fitted with some fan coil units as well as direct expansion units . The three separate wine and high value spirits storage rooms each have their own split units .
CHALLENGES AND UNIQUE ELEMENTS One of the main installation challenges for the contractor was working and scheduling amongst the many other contractors that were on site .
A particular design requirement for the kitchen ’ s food preparation areas , was that the client wanted a specific temperature for the
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