BELL HOTEL
SIVAKASI
1997
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The Bell Hotel in Sivakasi , a small district town in South India famous for its matches and firecrackers, opened 1997 is another budget hotel designed for low energy usage .The outer skin walls of the RCC structure were both shaded against the fierce sun heat as well as insulated with polyurethane foam in wall cavities . Centrally air conditioned with air cooled plants as water is also a scarce commodity in the location , it was designed to cater for the local populace being the main market base , and addressed local cultural issues with sensitivity , and adapted itself to local demands. The interiors were done by a local designer with a little bit of help from the practice .