The 5-star Villa de Bata Hotel is a large-scale international hotel project located in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. With its 50,000 m² and a budget of 150 million euros, This project illustrates Immotech's ability to manage complex operations over the long term and internationally.
Immotech intervened in Project Management Assistance across the entire project, in collaboration with CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation), a major construction company, and Xavier Cartron, architect of the project.
This project took place on 9 years, from the construction of the structure (2012-2014) to the interior and exterior fittings (2014-2021), requiring rigorous coordination between international teams, local technical constraints and the requirements of a 5-star hotel establishment.
Managing a 50,000 m² and €150 million project over 9 years in Equatorial Guinea, with multicultural teams and specific geopolitical, logistical and climatic constraints.
Guaranteeing high-end services that meet international luxury hotel standards: quality materials, impeccable finishes, state-of-the-art technical equipment.
To act as the interface between the client (State of Equatorial Guinea), the Chinese construction company CSCEC, the French architect Xavier Cartron and the numerous international subcontractors.
As a’Project Management Assistant, Immotech supported the State of Equatorial Guinea throughout this exceptional hotel project, from the first foundations to the final delivery.
Objective : Construct the supporting structure of the hotel
Work completed:
Challenges of this phase:
Result : The 50,000 m² structure is complete and ready to accommodate interior and exterior fittings.
Objective : Transforming the structure into a fully operational 5-star hotel
Work completed:
Interior design
Technical installations
High-end finishes
Exterior amenities
Challenge : Building in Equatorial Guinea, in a tropical equatorial climate, with high temperatures, high humidity and a marked rainy season.
Solution : Adaptation of construction techniques, choice of materials resistant to humidity and mold, organization of the construction site according to the seasons.
Challenge : Transporting high-end materials and equipment to a remote region of Central Africa with limited port and road infrastructure.
Solution : Advance logistics planning, group orders, secure on-site storage, diversified international sourcing.
Challenge : Getting Chinese (CSCEC), French (architect and project management assistance), Equatorial Guinean (project owner) and international (subcontractors) teams to work together.
Solution : Multilingual communication (French, English, Spanish), clear protocols, respect for work cultures, regular on-site presence.
Challenge : To guarantee services that meet international 5-star hotel standards in a demanding local context.
Solution : Rigorous quality control, importation of high-end equipment and materials, training of local teams, international benchmarking.
Challenge : Maintaining continuity of management and quality over 9 years of construction.
Solution : Immotech's continuous presence, rigorous documentation, knowledge capitalization, adaptation to project developments.
State of Equatorial Guinea – Project Owner
As the project sponsor and final decision-maker, the State of Equatorial Guinea entrusted Immotech with securing its investments and guaranteeing the quality of the work.
CSCEC – Construction Company
China State Construction Engineering Corporation, one of the world's largest construction companies, ensured the completion of the work with its teams and industrial methods.
Xavier Cartron – Architect
Xavier Cartron, a renowned French architect, designed the architecture of this 5-star hotel, combining contemporary design with integration into the tropical environment.
Immotech – Project Management Assistance
Coordination and advisory role, guaranteeing the interests of the client throughout the project, from the structure to the finishes.
International Project Management
Ability to manage a large-scale international project, with its specific geopolitical, logistical and cultural constraints.
Luxury hotels
Knowledge of 5-star hotel standards and associated technical, aesthetic and functional requirements.
Multi-stakeholder coordination
Experience in managing projects involving multiple stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds.
Long-term monitoring
Ability to maintain a presence and quality of service over 9 years of project, with rigorous documentation and knowledge transfer.
stringent quality control
Implementation of strict control procedures to guarantee services that comply with international standards.
The 5-star Hotel Villa de Bata is now an operational establishment which testifies to Immotech's ability to manage large-scale international hotel projects.
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