building documentationhospitality & healthcare jessica alvarez + camila nunez

fig. 1 guest rooms at Amara Cay

We have chosen Amara Cay Resort because of its location in Islamorada, Florida. Ocean front

property with slight isolation will provide guests, with perfect relaxation to soothes the mind.

Islamorada is one of the first keys on the route down to Key West and still offers plenty of ameneties for guests to enjoy with family.

location

fig. 2 sky view of Amara Cay Resort

fig. 3 guest rooms at Amara Cay

fig. 4 Amara Cay pool by the water

around me

miami key west

amara cay resort

hotels

bank

charters

restaurants

gym

place of worship

retail

gas station

Amara Cay Resort is located right at the end of Islamorada. It is mainly surrounded by competing

Resorts and hotels. The Resort is also surrounded by many charter companies. About 6 miles North you begin to see banks, gyms, place of worship,

and more restaurants.

Everyone is different. We provide out & inpatient rehab treatment options that fit you best.

Helping People Cope. Helping People Change.

fig. 6 entrance to guidance clincic

fig. 7 entrance to care for mental health

facilities located near by Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada, FL to solely help individuals with

mental illnesses are not available in the area or within an 80 mile radius.

There are in fact facilities catered towards individuals with substance abuse and an overall

greater way of living not using a holistic aproach.

facilities near by

guidance clinic of the middle keyslocation: marathon + key largo, FL

care for mental health location: key largo, FL

fig. 5 map of florida keys in detail

fig. 9 entrance to 24 hour gym

facilities located nearby Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada, FL to help support its transformative lifestyle includes areas like paddleboarding, jet

skiing, yoga studios, parks. Anywhere where there are physical activities and nature definetely

help better lives of those suffering from mental illnesses.

facilities near by

fig. 8 map of florida keys in detail

fig.10 key largo adventures - boat charter

fig. 11 entrance to windley key fossil reef park

overseas

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greyhound bus stop

milemarker 87

florida bay

In Islamorada we have two bus stops. Islamorada E bus stop and milemarker 87 for

normal bus routesa and one for the greyhound bus that can be taken from different cities in FL

including FIU! which is in the same location as bus route E.

train nearby

islamorada E

amara cay resort

bus

florida bay

Near Amara Cay Resort there are mostly hospitatlit resorts that offer pools,

“beach” area, rooms etc.

neighborhoods nearby

palms of isla morada

la siesta resort and marina

amara cay resort

breezy palms resort

overseas H

WY

Unfortunatly, there is not much public transportation in Islamorada. The closest is a Grayhound stop that is 1.6 miles away from Amara Cay Resort. The next public transportaion to take would be a Taxi.

At the moment the only specialized parking spaces are the handicap and stroller parking located north of the building. There are a total of 148 open parking spaces and 5 handicap. Our project would incorporate at least 5-8 spaces for electric/hybrid cars.

Currently there are a few bicycle racks on the south end of the building. We will incorporate a place to shower for cyclists because cycling from Miami to Key West is very popular and we believe in providing cyclists a place to rest.

buildingparkingbicycle parking

parking

fig. 12 parking at Amara Cay

As soon as you pass the reception area at Amara Cay Resort the guests are greeted with communal

areas to lounge and enjoy a chat or two with fellow vacationers.

bar common area

These rattan inspired suspended chairs, offer semi-private seclusion like seen in the picture or

it can be loads of fun with friends swinging at the same time!

seating for everyone

facilities located inside the resort include this gym which has the simple machinery to get the heart

racing and exercise while on vacation. Directly to the left of this gym is also a small conference

room that offers seating for about 20-25 people.

let’s go for a run

fig. 13 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Amara Cay Lounge

fig. 14 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Hanging Chairs

fig. 15 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Fitness Center

the back of the exterior of Amara Cay features a swimming pool, a tiki bar, some faux grass for kids

to play and some outdoor seating.

exterior building

A tiki bar smack in the middle of the outdoor terrace and beach. Order your favorite drinks and

have a seat near the ocean. A time to relax and enjoy nature.

tiki tiki!

A large outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, what more can one ask for? This pool is located to

the right of the tiki bar and has several seats and lounge chairs to sit at and tan. Perfect for children

as it has a gradual slope towards a deeper area in the pool.

endless pool fun

fig. 16 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Rear Exit of Amara Cay

fig. 17 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Reel Burger Tiki Hut by poolside

fig. 18 Nunez. C.M, (2019) Pool

Amara Cay Resort is located in Islamorada, FL. The resort was created to have a place to escape and

relax. Located right on the beach the buildings locatoin is perfect for its quiet relaxing resort.

The building fits our typology of healthcare and hospitality because it is located right next to the ocean. We are creating a space where people

of all ages can come, unwind, and get help with any issues they are dealing with. Our project will

incorporate holistic medicines, making this building the perfect fit. Amenities such as outdoor kayaking

and outdoor yoga would be a perfect holistic healing for this suffering from anxiety.

The building is worth exploring because we would like to see how people interact to the outdoors.

See if they spend more time inside or out, and what amenities/parts of the building

guests will mostly use.

This location is the perfect place due to its seclusion from all the city noise. For our project we

wanted somewhere quiet and tranquil.

building context

fig. 19 site plan image produced by Google maps

fig. 20 Ocean facing view of Amara Cay Resort

fig. 21 Integrated lounge space with high top dining table

fig. 22 Outdoor Reel Burger Tiki Bar and dining tables

In 2008 the building was built as a Hampton Inn, which housed 110 guest rooms. Located on the ground floor, there was an Outback Steakhouse which drew many customers. In 2015, Hampton Inn underwent new management along with renovations, and is now known as Amara Cay Resort.

The renovation that took place in 2015 was designed by EoA and is said to be conceived as a contemporary reimagination of a classic seaside cottage which would feature simple designs incorporating natural elements. The biggest renovation was the outback steakhouse. They reimagined this space and created an open plan concept, integrating a lounge space, bar, and small intimate section for a restaurant. The biggest design feature of the lobby/lounge space is the giant logs which act as a partition separating the lounge space from the conference room.

The renovation was said to be more than $10 million. This would include all 110 guestrooms, in which 22 of them were suites, as well as, the hotels public spaces. From the beginning this building was always occupied for hospitality.

Currently the hotel is managed by Miguel Waldo who graduated with his Master Degree in hotel Administration and Management from FIU.

past

presentfig. 23 Hampton Inn guestroom before

fig. 24 Nunez C.M., (2019) Entrance Lounge seating

fig. 25 New and improved guestrooms at Amara

site plan

floor plan level 1

RCP level 1

level 2 floor plan

south elevation

south section east section north section west section

east elevation north elevation west elevation

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