There is a natural pattern of movement through the project, allowing good contact with the surrounding areas for both vehicle traffic and pedestrians. Footpaths that are included in the zoning plan are supplemented and extended to give access to the hotel from the waterfront.

From the entrance there is a diagonal movement through the hotel and down to the sea. The terrain around the hotel, excluding a rocky slope, is landscaped as a green park and will extend all the way to the hotel’s foyer. The hotel has a distinctive horizontal emphasis, lowest towards the water and higher against the built-up area behind.

The wings of the hotel consist of two L-shaped structures, each five stories high, which define an inner courtyard. One of the wings faces the terminal building of the former airport, while the other faces the Rolfsbukta bay. With such a stacking of the building volumes, the hotel wings will not shade each other; on the contrary they will ensure favourable natural light conditions and a good view from all the rooms. Moreover, this will create an open and airy atrium towards the lobby and restaurant and give good efficiency to the floorplans.