Hilton Food and Beverage Portfolio | Brickstones

Kitchen & Bar Design Narrative

Design Hallmarks

Design Hallmarks

Design Hallmarks

Kitchen & Bar Design Narrative

Bar-centric design
Cozy, intimate feeling
Zoned and varied seating experience with architectural separation – bar, lounge and dining. Uses low walls and screening elements to break down scale of space.
Lighting enhances intimate feeling, controlled and warm
Full service

Design Hallmarks

Feature wall with branded Brickstones signage—at entry to space for clarity
Brickstones bar located in lobby to activate lobby space
Bar located adjacent to courtyard with pass-through window to allow seasonal utilization of outdoor space
Distinctive Bar with appealing beer and liquor options clearly displayed, TV’s. Area for manager’s reception can be zoned/incorporated as appropriate for property type.
Varied seating (lounge dining/communal tables/traditional dining tables/strategic (limited) use of banquettes and booths
Use of natural wood and handcrafted tiles in brick shapes
Rich/neutral/warm colors. Colors found in nature.
Outlets at all seating areas and at bar. Purse hooks at bar and communal tables

Market Design Narrative

Extension of the Branded Environment

Extension of the Branded Environment

Extension of the Branded Environment

Market Design Narrative

Concept : Enticing, Visible, Convenient, Upgraded Experience, Fresh

Design: Extension of the Branded BKB environment

Design Hallmarks

Flooring material repeats BKB feature flooring
Finish selections related to BKB material selections
Industrial-style lighting
Modern, quirky display elements
Clean-lined wood accents
Thoughtful, integrated trash/recycle containers and condiment display
Warm deep tones reinforce branded BKB identity

Design Refinements

Scalable design adapts to varied property types
Equipment selections support menu development including In-Room Delivery
Enticing displays on furniture-style shelving provide visual interest and stimulate sales
Sightlines are open from adjacent spaces to inform and attract guest interaction

Design Elements

Design and Construction

Design and Construction

Design Elements

Floor Plans

Design and Construction

Design and Construction

BKB Kitchen and Bar

Dining Design Narrative

Separation within Atrium space. Distinct identity separate from breakfast area. Spaces connect, but feel set apart. Has a sense of place.
Bar-centric design
Cozy, intimate feeling
Zoned and varied seating experience with architectural separation – bar, lounge and dining. Uses low walls and screening elements to break down scale of space.
Lighting enhances intimate feeling, controlled and warm
Full service

Details

Bar

Bar is featured in atrium space, giving greater visibility to BKB concept
Moving BKB bar to highly visible, central location places a revenue generating function in atrium space
Evening Reception service incorporated for equipment efficiencies
Area adjacent to bar accommodates lounge/dining/social spaces
Varied seating provides comfortable options for guests
New BKB bar location is enhanced by atrium volume, daylight and views to courtyard
Location adjacent to courtyard provides for pass-through service

Kitchen / Back of House

Cook line separate from Cooked to Order but adjacent to buffet area for service efficiency
Cook line opens to service vestibule with pick up window—not fully exposed
Cook line shares single hood with Banquet Prep for reduced equipment cost
Back of House square footage reduced to provide greater circulation in buffet area
No direct sightlines from guest dining areas into service areas
Dishwashing has direct access from banquet area

Buffet

Island-style buffet counters
Enhance through-put and improved flow
Cooked to order station at back of space
Cooked to order station adjacent to kitchen
Guest encounters multiple options prior to cooked to order
Cooked to order queueing removed from buffet flow
Cooked to order station can accommodate two chefs for peak loads
Self-ventilated cooked-to-order induction cooking – no hood required
Aisle spacing accommodates two-way guest flow
Buffet space can be closed after breakfast hours
Buffet space can be sub-divided with movable wall for Evening Reception beverage and snack service

Elevations

BKB Market Design

Market Design Narrative

Extension of the Branded BKB environment
Adjacent to front desk for visual supervision and staffing efficiency
Branded identity signage establishes location and improves visibility
Emphasis on quality over quantity
Curated displays stimulate senses and urge to buy. Minimize inaccessible shelving for products – use shelving only where reachable
Seamless incorporation of technology (visual displays, self-pay option)
Lighting emphasizes product offering
Incorporates self-service premium coffee experience
Grab and go service with front desk check-out and self-pay option

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