Suzhou International Conference Center Hotel
Site area: 164,000 square metersCompletion date: September 2023Services: FF&E OS&E
It’s a key spot for hosting international meetings, forums, and business gatherings.
Top-notch quality, perfected in every detail
Let's take a look at this rendering. The room renderings from the design team look amazing, but half of what we actually need to source is hidden and not visible in the images.
>>>What’s the problem with this picture?
There are many things we need to confirm. For example:
Lighting
1. Material & Specifications
- What material is the light made of? Crystal, acrylic, metal, paper, silk, etc.
- What material is the lampshade or decorative part?
- What kind of light source? LED strips, bulbs, candle lights, etc.
- What color temperature? Warm white 3000K, neutral white 4000K, cool white?
- Does it need to be dimmable?
2.Size & Proportion
- What are the total diameter and height of the chandelier?
- Is the size right for the ceiling height?
- How high will the bottom be from the floor after hanging? Will it block the view or hit people’s heads?
3.Position & Installation
- Where exactly is it on the floor plan? In the center or off to one side?
- Can the ceiling support the weight? How much weight can it hold?
- How to hang it? Steel wires, chains, poles, truss?
- Is there a power connection on site? Does the wire go inside the ceiling or outside?
- How long does installation and removal take? Do we need a lift or scaffolding?
4.Safety & Rules
- Does it meet local fire safety rules?
- Does it need electrical safety certification?
- Is emergency lighting required?
Tables & Chairs
1.Quantity & Layout
- How many tables and chairs are shown in the renderings?
- What is the actual size of the venue? What’s the usable space after leaving space for the stage, walkways and bar?
- What’s the maximum number of people allowed for fire safety?
- Is the space between tables enough for walking? Normally at least 1.2m–1.5m.
- Do we need to leave a path for wheelchairs?
2.Size & Style
- Shape and size of tables? Round, long, square. What’s the diameter or length and width?
- How many people per table?
- Style, color and material of chairs?
- Do we need chair covers or cushions?
- Size, color and material of tablecloths?
3.Flow & Function
- Is the service path clear? Can servers bring food and take plates easily?
- Where is the main or VIP table? Is the view to the stage or screen good?
- Do we need extra furniture like a sign-in table, dessert table or DJ table?
The Venue Itself Rules
- Exact size of the venue and ceiling height?
- Floor material and weight limit? Can heavy equipment be placed?
- Is the existing power enough? Total amps and available circuits.
- Do air conditioning vents conflict with lights or decorations?
- Are there columns, fire boxes or emergency exits that can’t be blocked?
- Time allowed for setup and breakdown? Size of doors and elevators for moving things?
Differences Between Renderings and Reality
- Is the scale in the renderings accurate? Is it based on the real venue?
- Can the lighting in the renderings match the actual lights?
- Will the material colors look different under real venue lighting?
- Are all decorations like flowers and ornaments included in the order?
>>>How did we do it
There are a lot of things to check, but we only have one rule:
Renderings are just for the vibe.
Real execution depends on three things: dimensioned drawings + physical samples + on-site re-measurement.
All three are a must.
If anything is missing, we’ll follow up until we get it.
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