The Garden of SMAK’s Hotel with its Fountain, were implemented during the pandemic crisis of COVID-19 in the months of May to September 2020.
Architecture & Design:
Stefan Welter (SWELTER Ventures) © 2020
in dedication to and corporation with:
Kristine C. Welter
Foreman:
Almer Illut
Carpenters:
Jose Taytayan
Joseph Rodriguez
Team:
Viva Niña S. Illut
Mary Joy Saagundo
Carmela (Genevie) Rodriguez
Whitney Rodriguez
Jessa Rodriguez
Marivic D. Ventura
Logo:
Special thanks to Bantayan Printhub for their professional work of laser cutting for the concrete form.
The fountain was the central project during the months of construciton and is the result of the great teamwork and the combination of the skills by the staff of SYKE Travel & Tours and SMAK’s Hotel.
Its structure and shape were created by handmade moulding and using only locally available materials and techniques.
The fountain stands as an expression of the will to fight against the economic and social depression caused by the COVID-19 crisis on Bantayan Island, while at the same time creating a new part of its cultural heritage.
Last but not least it is dedicated to the One and Only and remains open to all its visitors who will find their love or have already found it.
It was not the only project in these months and it will not be the last one in this time.
