Project Orange have been appointed to collaborate on this new project in India. The site for the Park Hotel Pune is next to the Mutha River and in the heart of this historic city. Renowned as 'The Oxford of the East' and home to many universities and colleges our concept is to interpret the hotel as a hub of knowledge. The building itself represents a 'campus' with the different faculties housed within. This narrative approach allows each space to express its own personality within the framework of the overall construct – both physical and intellectual. We also believe that a hotel is more than just a place to spend the night, but rather a Cultural Hub for locals and visitors alike. This attitude is in line with the Park Hotels progressive outlook and would serve to strengthen the brand and create a point of difference with its competitors. It allows the hotel to become part of the community.