Hotel & Wellness Design Solutions

Course

The Course was created to investigate the new dynamics that influence the choices of users and how the design of internal and external common areas (for example the wellness areas or “private areas”) can determine the success of an accommodation facility, both in the case of restyling, which of new construction. Ample space will be dedicated to the restart of the sector most affected by the epidemic emergency; the current situation will be analyzed and how to manage the post-emergency phase with an eye towards the future evolution of hotels and wellness spaces
The new international trends in the design of services, common areas and different types of rooms will be explored.

The partnership between the university component and the world of companies and professions guarantees the quality of training through a practical theoretical approach, always updated, immediately usable in the profession.
The Course is structured in the first part (lectures), to transfer tools that can be immediately used in the profession. In the second part, (of project work) the technical aspects of the most innovative products of the leading companies in the reference market are analyzed, with the aim of comparing in the classroom all the players in the world of hospitality: managers, managers, designers and companies in the sector.

The Course in “Hotel & Wellness Design Solutions” aims to compare all the players in the hospitality and wellness sector in the classroom. It is aimed at graduates preferably in architecture, design or engineering and at professionals in the sector: hoteliers, entrepreneurs, managers, SPA managers, designers and companies in the sector.

Students are required to research and re-elaborate skills, passion, curiosity, enthusiasm and participation.
No special entry requirements are required.

It is possible to schedule a telephone interview for mutual knowledge and information on the Course, objectives and expectations.

Testimonals

Didactics

Frequency

The course in “Hotel & Wellness Design Solutions” is divided into different days, each of which provides for the development of a theoretical part, which provides the basic tools and a part in which they are invited industry experts, manufacturers and designers, who present solutions and case studies in the field of hospitality and HO.RE.CA.
Depending on the pandemic situation, visits to companies, showrooms or design studios may be scheduled.
Depending on their time availability, professional interests and knowledge of the design programs, candidates can choose whether to participate in the theoretical lessons plus the final project work, in which to put into practice, in groups, the notions acquired, or just the theoretical lessons. (scheduled from 02 to 18 November 2021)
The first part of the course (frontal lessons) can be attended by operators of the sector, hoteliers and managers; the project work is dedicated to designers.
The choice will be communicated to the Training Office at the time of signing the contract for enrollment in the course.

Training objectives

The training objectives of the course are:

• understand and manage the problems of designing a “complex machine” as an accommodation facility considering spaces, equipment and furnishings in a context where customers are increasingly attentive, prepared and demanding;
• manage the design process from the definition of the project brief to the development of the concept up to the evaluation of the business plan, the construction costs and the marketing plan;
• identify the dynamics that govern the relationship between client and designer and how to identify the drivers to generate a “performing” and successful structure.

Didactic Plan

The structure of the course
The course is developed in a theoretical-practical module of 68 hours of lectures and exercises and a final project work where the participants will be divided into groups and will independently carry out a project with scheduled revisions every other day for 44 hours that will allow students to express the design and creative skills acquired by comparing and testing oneself through a stimulating design challenge.

Educational tour
Depending on the pandemic situation, evening visits outside the canonical timetable of the Course, ie from 18:30 to 22:00, which are not included in the teaching plan or in the number of hours, may be carried out during the week in attendance. These visits will complete the educational path, are guided by the teachers of the course and have as their destination the visit to hotels, innovative spaces, spas and clubs.
The purpose of these visits is to directly investigate the characteristics, functions, design solutions and transformations in progress.
Participants will also be advised to visit itineraries of educational value to be carried out independently.

Contact with companies, the market and professional operators
The collaboration with specialized companies will allow participants to have a constant relationship with the realities operating in the sector. The research and application results developed in the final project work will be previewed to the Media and Academic Sponsors, and as part of any initiatives organized by POLI.design.

Didactic Modules

Theoretical Module from  November 2 to November 18, 2021.
From November 2 to 4 and from November 15 to 18, 2021, 4 hours per morning online = 28h.
From November 8 to 12, 2021, 8 hours per day in presence in Milan = 40h.

Project work from November 18 to December 16, 2021.
November 22 to December 16, 2021, 4 hours for online reviews scheduled every other day as per schedule + variable time based on your availability to devote to project work = 36h.
December 16, 2021, 8 hours in-person in Milan for project presentation = 8h.

Through the learning by doing method, the course addresses the following topics:
– Materials
– Designing with color
– Lighting for hotels and wellness areas: light sources, products and applications.
– Equipment and furnishings
– Project organization and methodological approach
– Case histories
– Project work
– Introduction to the course
– Economy, market, marketing and communication strategies
– New consumers and new spaces in hotels
– Restaurant design: from business plan to attention to detail
– History, culture and technology of wellness spaces.
– Case history QC Terme SPA & Resorts
– Evolution of hotel common spaces and rooms
– Regulations: Safety and quality in the food service and hospitality market
– From the idea to the executive design and details.
– Luxury and standards in international hospitality chains
– From conception to efficient and effective management
– Wellness centers and fitness areas
– The design of wellness and thermal environments
– Economy, market and international food&beverage trends

Title Released

Certificate of attendance at the Course in “Hotel Design Solutions” and Open Badge issued by POLI.design.

Employment Opportunities

Conceived as a specialization course in the hospitality sector, HO.RE.CA. and Wellness, the course aims to compare all the players in the hospitality world in the classroom: hoteliers, managers, designers and companies in the sector.
Participants will acquire innovative content and develop practical solutions to deepen their specific preparation. They will be able to collaborate with design and design companies, hospitality industries and the production of furniture, health and equipment, and clients of wellness spaces.

Admission

Requirements

The Course is aimed at all those who intend to acquire specific tools or improve their skills in hotel design. Students are required to research and re-elaborate skills, passion, curiosity, enthusiasm and participation. No special entry requirements are required.

Deadlines

Deadline for application: September 22nd,  2021

The following partial exemptions are also envisaged:

– former POLI.design students: 15% exemption to be applied on the participation fee of the whole course;
– current students enrolled at Politecnico di Milano: 15% exemption to be applied on the participation fee of the whole course;
– students who have just graduated less than one year ago: 15% exemption on the participation fee of the whole course.
– for candidates who provide evidence of having received a DEM/invitation from one of the partner companies: 30% exemption to be applied on the participation fee of the entire course;
– 20% exemption on the second employee who enrolls in the same course provided that payment is made by the company for both.

The facilities are not combinable with each other or with other courses or masters and are valid only for the complete course and not for the theoretical module.

Price

Registration for the course has a cost of Euro 1,000.00 + VAT.
The cost of participation in the theoretical module alone is 700.00 + VAT.

Faculty

The teaching is entrusted to professors of the Politecnico and designers of the sector. The teaching is complemented by testimonies and visits to locations.

Coordinator and Head of Classroom
Alberto Zanetta

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