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The face of the moon was in shadow

Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground. All their equipment and instruments are alive.Mist enveloped the ship three hours out from port. The spectacle before us was indeed sublime.A red flair silhouetted the jagged edge of a wing.

Case study

Wyndham Hotels
La Paz

Value Engineering with Design Integrity

A design firm approached PK SPACES with a complete design package for the King and Double guest rooms of a new Wyndham hotel in Mexico. The designer requested our support to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) review and provide recommendations to optimize both cost and constructibility while maintaining the intended design integrity.

REDUCE

Reduce overall room cost while preserving the designer’s aesthetic and Wyndham brand standards.

IMPROVE

Improve fabrication efficiency through material selection and design simplification.

ENHANCE

Enhance transport and installation logistics, minimizing weight, volume, and on-site labor.

INCREASE

Increase durability and functionality of all casegoods without compromising visual appeal.

Our Approach

The initial proposed design, while visually aligned with the brand, presented significant challenges:

Initial estimated cost per room: USD 18,459

Multiple custom casegoods with complex construction and transport requirements.

High-cost imported materials with limited local availability.

Structural elements over-engineered for visual effect, adding weight and installation complexity

A major cost driver in the original budget was the design itself. Simple changes to the design would make big differences in price. They key was making recommendations to the architectural firm that would not compromise the design integrity of the project but yet deliver on the functionality and price points the Hotel owner required.

Key Success Factors & Results

The initial proposed design, while visually aligned with the brand, presented significant challenges:

Initial estimated cost per room: USD 18,459

Multiple custom casegoods with complex construction and transport requirements.

High-cost imported materials with limited local availability.

Structural elements over-engineered for visual effect, adding weight and installation complexity.

Execution results
MetricInitial DesignFinal PK SPACES DesignResult
Cost per roomUSD 18,459USD 9,80047% reduction
Fabrication complexityHighModerateSimplified process
Transport efficiencyLimitedOptimizedReduced weight/volume
Installation timeLongShortenedFaster setup
Design integrityMaintainedMaintainedApproved by design firm

The Outcome

The Value Engineering process led by PK SPACES achieved a remarkable transformation of the project. Through close collaboration with the design team, the room cost was reduced from USD 18,459 to USD 9,800 per room, representing a 47% savings without compromising design intent or brand standards.

The revised casegoods were simplified for efficient fabrication, easier transport, and faster installation, while maintaining the same aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. The design firm fully adopted PK SPACES’ recommendations, and the optimized version has now become the official project specification used for all subsequent quotations. This project reaffirmed PK SPACES’ commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient design solutions — where engineering insight and creativity align to enhance both value and execution.

“This project reaffirmed our belief that value engineering is not about cutting cost — it’s about creating smarter design. Through collaboration with the design firm, we achieved a balance between aesthetic integrity, functionality, and production efficiency. Our goal was to make the room not only more affordable but also easier to fabricate, ship, and install — without compromising the designer’s intent.”

— PK SPACES Value Engineering Team

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