HILL RESORT

LITERATURE STUDY

MOHAMED ARZATH B
B.ARCH , FINAL Yr
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MSSA.
INTRODUCTION :

 A resort is a place used for vacation, relaxation or as

a daytime getaway.

 While this can be a single structure such as a hotel,

 One of the most looked-for aspects of a resort is that

visitors are freed from most daily errands, which are
typically taken care of by the facility’s staff.
Numerous activities are usually presented at resorts,
as well as massages, meals, live entertainment and
cosmetic treatments.
 The luxurious villas are perfectly positioned to enjoy
panoramic hill views and breezes. Multiple levels of
interconnected space flow from the arrival courtyard
right onto the landscape.

AIM :

 Designing the resort without affecting the nature.

 Design should make an impact in the

environment regarding resorts.

 To promote local culture , heritage and

architectural through careful design.

 Designed for a natural living.

SCOPE:
 The main scope of the study is to make people feel that there is more to life
than earning.
 Site is located in kookal village – kodaikanal.
 To study the architecture prevalent in the site area and its local character
and characteristic element of design.
 Resorts add commercial and economic potential to the hub.
 Creating awareness to people in preserving the island and oceans.
 There must be closest relationship between user and the ideals
underpinning the form of buildings .
 Site planning with special emphasis on the design on outdoor spaces land
and water interface.
 Providing design solution considering the building functions and its
relation with the climate and environment

LIMITATION:
 It will not focus more on social survey, research as this academic project
and this does not fall under the primary constraint.
 The project is concerned in built form so there will be limited research
and study on feasibility of project and detailed site suitability will not be
analyzed.
 The project will not focus on structural analysis of built structures of
resorts, although structural consultation will be made and it will not be
sufficient.
LITERATURE STUDY:

INDIAN CASE STUDY- THE WIND FLOWER RESORT, KERALA

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INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY – CLOUD HOTEL, HUZHOU- CHINA

SPECIAL STUDY:
 Contour Analysis P
LITERATURE STUDY:

INDIAN CASE STUDY:

PROJECT BRIEF INTRODUCTION

 Name Of Project : The Wind Flower

Spa & Resort
 Completion : 2011
 Architect : Ar. C.P. Raj
 Owner : Mr. Giri Raj
 Structure Type : Pitched Roof Building
 Location : Vythiri,Wayanad, Kerala
 No. Of Floor :2
 Area Of Site : 25 Acres
 Structure Material : RCC
 CONCEPT OF DESIGN:
 Basic concept of the club is to
give more Human comfort Inside
the forest with local Materials.
 It is designed in Linear form to
maintain privacy for rooms.
 Passive cooling is adopted with
double tiling roof system.
 It has extended roof to avoid
Water inside the rooms.
 Local Architecture has been
adopted, Pitched roof and use of
teak wood shows the typical
Kerala Architecture.
 Wooden flooring has been used
to maintain Passive cooling.
 Wooden Cladding, Hallow
Bricks, Mangalore tiles and Stone
flooring Provide more natural
CIRCULATION:
environment.
ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK & RESTAURANT : SUITE UNITS:

FLOORING UNITS: VILLA UNITS:

INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDY:

 Name Of Project : Cloud Hotel.

 Completion : 2018.
 Architect : Studio8.
 Owner : Mini Clubman.
 Structure Type : Flat Roof Building.
 Location : Huzhou,China.
 No. Of Floor : 4.
 Area Of Site : 1061 m2.
 Structure Material : RCC.

AIM:

 STUDIO8 aimed to best utilize the natural slope formed by the landscape,
while taking full advantage of the spectacular mountain views.
 The designers were also faced with a challenge to create a dynamic
integration of the spatial experience and the “Cloud” brand image, and to
infuse it into all design decisions.
 “Architecture built in nature functions as the media in between humans
and nature; it should blend into the landscape organically, instead of just
being in it,” says the studio principal.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES:

 The original building had guest rooms on the first and

second floors.
 A lightweight extension with arched glazings had been
added on top to serve as the dining space.
 While the architecture lacked a coherent hierarchy and style,
it did have a feature that served the renovation well – it was
not built directly against the mountain, providing much
more room and potential for the extension.
 Rather than stacking upwards, STUDIO8 decided to bring
life to the underused belowground levels, adding more
layers into the space without increasing the height of the
building or creating additional impact to the environment.
 The new hotel has a total of five levels terraced alongside the
mountain slope.
 Entering from the west corner of the premises, guests pass through
the garden and arrive at the reception, a glass room enclosed by large
glazings.
 On one side of the reception is the wine cellar and the private dining
room, linked by a sunken garden designed to provide more natural
light and better views; on the other side lies the steel staircase, leading
to the swimming pool and the restaurant on the second level.
 Pure white finishes give a clean
background to the interiors of the
restaurant.
 while the bronze accent found in the
tables and lighting adds a warm, earthy
tone.
 The dining area boasts a cloud-like
fluctuating ceiling that also hides the
light strips and air vents in between the
gaps.
 A one-off vintage cabinet from Belgium -
the focal point of the dining space - is set
against the whitewashed wall.
 The restaurant also features customized
circular dining tables made of wood,
local granite and rufous lacquered stone.
 Name Of Project : Joe Lalli Narada Resort.
 Completion : 2018.
 Architect : Stylus Studio.
 Manufacturer : Belle Stone.
 Structure Type : Parametric Design.
 Location : Huzhou,China.
 No. Of Floor : 4.
 Area Of Site : 2.37 Acres.
 Structure Material : RCC.

INTRODUCTION:
 Jo Lalli Resort Hotel is located in a beautiful wooded mountainous area of
Moganshan, near the small town Deqing, close to Hangzhou and not far from
Shanghai.
 This area with its, unspoilt nature with mountains, lakes and waterfalls has
traditionally been a popular destination for visitors from all over China and has a
long history of being a more temperate summer vacation retreat for the
population of Shanghai since the 1880s.
 This tradition has recently been revived and now there are a number of popular
resorts taking advantage of the clear air and unspoiled natural environment.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY:
 The design philosophy has been to create a building
that will seamlessly fit into its environment and
provide a unique landmark for the whole resort.
 We have therefore developed the concept for the
massing and the external and internal materials from
the natural environment of Moganshan itself,
inspired by Its unique beauty, combining the image
of mountains, forests and water into single
architectural statement.
 The interior is bringing the architectural language
inside the space and are bold, organic, and alluring
with their ethereal, heavenly forms.
 With the design DNA a mimicry of the surrounding
area, the ballroom and lobby lounge both reinterpret
the tea flower indigenous to Moganshan.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES:
 The planning and massing of the building
clearly expresses both the functions and their
relationships and provide the strong
connection with the surrounding natural
environment.
 Sustainability is an important part of this
project
 utilising mainly passive sustainability
elements such as the building orientation,
external wall construction to provide
good level of insulation, sun shading
protection, green roofs for added
insulation and the use of local and
renewable materials such as bamboo and
local hardwood. Solar panels will be
located on the upper flat roofs.
 Local water source will be diverted and
used to create the external landscape
water features, lakes and waterfalls.
Rainwater will be collected stored and
used for irrigation.
 BED ROOM:
FURNITURE CLEARANCES:

 To assure adequate space for convenient use of furniture in the

bedroom,not less than the following

 clearances should be observed.

 42 in at one side or foot of bed for dressing.

 6 in between side of bed and side of dresseror chest.

 36 in in front of dresser, closet, and chest ofdrawers.

PRIMARY BED ROOM.
 24 in for major circulation path (door to closet,etc .)

 22 in on one side of bed for circulation.

 12 in on least used side of double bed . The least-used side of a single or

twin bed can

 be placed against the wall except in

 bedrooms
PRIMARY BED ROOM.

 for the elderly.

PRIMARY BED ROOM WITHOUT CRIB.

BED ROOM:
BATHROOMS:

SHOWERS AND TUBS

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Indoor recreational activities invariably require definite spaces for equipment and clearances for using it . Not all games

occupy floor areas indicated as necessary for those diagramed on this page . But if interiors are planned to accommodate large units

of equipment such as that required for table tennis, and provide necessary playing clearances, spaces will be adequate for many

other uses as well . Dimensions of game equipment and floor areas required for its use are both subject to variation. Sizes noted

here are comfortable averages, not absolute minima .

POOL AND BILLIARDS

POOL AND BILLIARD TABLE SIZES

LIGHTING:

The lights over a pool, snooker or billiard table must be at least 520 lux and the minimum height of the fixture is no lower

than 1.016m above the bed of the table. The lights must be placed around the table so that any lighting is not directed at th e players.

SNOOKER:

Snooker is played on an english billiards table using 15 red, 6 coloured and on e white cue ball. Points are scored by

pocketing balls and forcing an opponent to give away points thro ugh ‘snookers’. It may be played by two persons, pairs or a team.

THE TABLE:

The playing area of a snooker table is 3.57m x 1.778m. Height of the table from the floor to top of the cushion is 88.1cm

to 87.6cm. There is a tolerance of +/-13mm for both dimensions. There are six pockets, the same as a pool table.

Equipment

Cue must be at least 91.4cm in length.

POOL :

pool is played on a pocket billiard table with one white cue ball

and 15 numbered object balls. It can be played by two individuals, pairs or

teams. Points are scored for pocketing designated balls in designated pockets.

The first player or side to reach an agreed number of points wins the game.

SPACE ABOUT TABLE:

Recommended minimum space about the table is 2.5m (absolute

minimum is 1.6m)

BILLIARD TABLE
SWIMMING POOL:

The term "swimming pool" means any outdoor or indoor structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing,

including in-ground and above-ground structures, and includes hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools."

Standard pool Water attractions

Size Kidney to olympic Widely varied

Depth 2.5 – 9 feet Zero depth to 5 ft
Drain 12”x12”, 9”x9” Many larger than 18”x23” (unblockable)

Drain sq ft 10+ square feet Up to 1000 square feet

Uses Swimming & wading Sliding, playing, jumping, floating, wave riding

OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL RESORT SWIMMING POOL

OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL (MIN SIZE IS 300 SQM)

 COCK TAIL TABLES/SEATING FOR 2

CURVELINEAR BAR/25 SEATERS 500 SFT

CURVELINEAR BAR/9 SEATERS 176 SFT

BAR COUNTER DETAILS
KITCHEN PLATFORM TYPICAL LAY OUTS OF KITCHEN
MANAGEMENT:
 U shape kitchen plat form.
 L shape kitchen plat form.
 Straight kitchen which are generally
found common in small size flats.
 Corridor management in kitchen.
 RECEPTION AREAS:

RECEPTIONIST WORK STATION/ COUNTER

HEIGHT

RECEPTIONIST WORK STATION/ DESK

HEIGHT
 CONFERENCE ROOM

RECTANGULAR CONFERENCE TABLE

CONTOUR ANALYSIS:
SITE CONSTRAINT ANALYSIS Typical Information
Design For Sloping Sites
• Topography, with emphasis on slopes over 10%
 Pressure to develop mountain
• Vegetation such as individual trees, groupings of trees
slopes in Mauritius has recently
and shrubs, habitat types
intensified.
• Drainage courses and riparian corridors
 The pressure is particuarly
intense on those slopes that offer • Sewage disposal systems

a view out to sea. • Geologic constraints including landslides and active

fault lines
 The following criteria apply to
plot layouts on sloping sites • Visibility from off-site
• Areas of fire danger
Slope Stability: • Solar orientation and prevailing wind patterns
 Development will not normally be • Significant ridgelines
permitted on slopes steeper than 1:5
(20%).
 Above slopes of 1:10 (10%), and in
areas of poor bearing capacity, the
ground conditions should be
checked and proposed structures Seaward Facing Inland Facing

certified by a qualified engineer. A

Site Constraint Analysis and
written statement detailing all Limit of Development

proposed mitigation Mountain base

45 m
 measures should be submitted to Scree Slopes
Slope
>4%
and approved by the Permit Limit of Development
Slope <4%
Authority prior to the
45 m

commencement of any on-site Mean Sea Level

works.
Site Location and Visual Impact: O
 As a general guide development should not be any
higher than 45 metres above the mountain base, or
in the case of slopes facing the sea, 45 metres
above Mean Sea Level.
 Building profiles should not visually break the
ridge line of the slope, especially when seen from
important vantage points and buildings should not
be built on the crest of slopes. The hillside should
act as a backdrop to the buildings.
 Care should be taken to protect the view of
dwellings both above and below any new
development, and unit spacing should be such that
views of the natural landscape are retained
 Buildings and structures should be set back far
enough from ridges and cliff edges so that the P

structure does not appear to be perched on the

edge
 The mountain or slope should act as the backdrop
to the building. This is far more preferable to
having the building project into a blue sky
background. If the building or structure does
break the plane of the
 natural backdrop, it should be designed to mimic
the natural lines of the mountains and hillsides
 Existing and new vegetation should be placed
to soften the mass of building as viewed from
off site
Architectural Form:
 The form, massing and architectural features of
buildings should be designed to blend with the

10.5m - maximum height of

natural terrain and preserve the undulations of

7.5m

cumulative elevation
Max
the slopes. Roofs should be orientated in the

7.5m
Max
direction of the slope and large gable ends
should be avoided
 Contrasting and varied horizontal and vertical The maximum height of buildings on sloping sites
building planes should be used to create various
light, shade, and shadow patterns to reduce
perceived bulk.
 Large expanses of wall in a single plane on
downhill elevations should be avoided
 The maximum height of buildings should not
normally exceed 7.5m. The maximum height of

1.2m Max
a building’s combined elevation should not
normally exceed 10.5m measured from the
lowest part of the building to the highest
 The height of the lowest finished floor(s) of a The maximum height of the lowest finished floor of a
structure, excluding basements, should not be building
more than 1.2m above existing grade to ensure
buildings follow slopes
 Retaining walls and structures should be planned in a curvilinear manner that reflects the natural contours
of the landscape, and materials and finishes should harmonise both with the terrain and the buildings on
the site
 Long unbroken rooflines should be avoided. Instead, roofs should be broken into smaller components to
reflect the irregular natural hillside patterns. The roof should be orientated in the same direction of the
slope contour and large gable ends on downhill elevations should be avoided.
 Building on a sloping site offers many MATCHING BUILDING DESIGN TO SUIT THE
advantages. DEGREE OF SLOPE:
 These advantages include opportunities for
views and the capture of prevailing breezes.
 However building on a sloping site may require
more site planning and design consideration to
minimise the environmental, visual and
amenity impact on neighbouring properties Moderate slope
Flat to slightly sloping sites
and surrounding landscape. For slopes between seven and 20 per cent,
Single slab on ground construction is only suitable
stepping two or more slabs or using part
 The key to minimising construction costs for a site slope up to seven per cent. Slopes
slab/part post or beam construction would be
between seven and 10 per cent, should
suitable to handle the slope. Single slab on
on a sloping site is to reduce the amount of accommodate some level change within the
ground construction is not recommended.
building footprint.
earthworks required to level the site
through cut and fill and to minimise the
number of engineered retaining walls.
 This can be achieved by adopting a house
design that suits your sloping site.
 Some cut and fill on sloping sites may be
unavoidable, but the visual, structural and
drainage impacts can be mitigated by
designing the house to step with the
landscape and minimise the need for
Steep slope Extreme slope
extensive excavation. For slopes between 20 and 33 per cent, post and For slopes more than 33 per cent, suspended
beam construction should be used which steps or pole construction techniques are required.
with the site. This may include a lower part This degree of slope is more suited to a
level with a concrete slab. Single slab on downslope configuration. Driveway access is
ground construction should not be used. generally too difficult on steep upslope lots
which require large batters/retaining walls
and sometimes a curving driveway.
EXAMPLES OF GOOD HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION
PRACTICE: CHECKLIST :
 Get a topographic survey to accurately plot the contours
Surface water interception drainage and determine the slope of your block.
Watertight, adequately sited and founded
roof water storage tanks (with due regard  Aim to take up level change in the building design.
for impact of potential leakage)
 If you have a sloping block, avoid ‘off the shelf’ designs which
have been specifically designed for a flat block.
Roof water piped off site or stored
 Single slab on ground construction (most project homes) are
On-site detention tanks, watertight and
adequately founded. Potential leakage only really appropriate up to a slope of seven per cent as the
managed by sub-soil drains cut/fill required becomes excessive (over one metre).
 On slopes between seven and 20 per cent think about
Vegetation retained
stepping two or more slabs or using part slab/ part post and
Pier footings into rock beam construction to handle the slope.
OFF
STREET
PARKING
Subsoil drainage may be required in
 On slopes between 20 and 33per cent, look at post and
slope
beam construction which steps with the site.
Cutting and filling minimised in
ROAD development. Fill material should be  Slopes over 33 per cent are difficult sites to build on. Look at
reused on site wherever possible
suspended or pole construction. This degree of slope can
Sewage effluent pumped out or only really be accessed from a downslope configuration. It’s
connected to sewer. Tanks adequately
founded and watertight. Potential
generally too difficult to achieve an upslope driveway access
BEDROCK
leakage managed by sub-soil drains so parking/
MANTLE OF SOIL AND Engineered retaining walls with both carport tends to be located at the bottom of the site.
ROCK FRAGMENTS surface and subsurface drainage
(COLLUVIUM) (constructed before dwelling)  Be aware that additional costs on sloping sites can include
excavation, retaining walls, scaffolding hire, additional
engineering services, insulation under elevated timber floors
and general increased labour costs.
SLOPE CONVERSION TABLE:  Offset these additional construction costs by reducing the
amount of floor area you are building or even stage your
Approximate slope
Slope percentage Approximate slope degree development to ‘infill the under croft’ at a later stage.
(1) vertical / (?) horizontal
5 2.9 1/20  Minimise site clearing and protect mature vegetation which will
help with slope stability.
7 4.0 1/14.3
10 5.7 1/10  Connect stormwater to a legal point of discharge.
20 11.3 1/5  Locate vehicular crossing (VXO) in a location that minimises
the change of ground level.
25 14.0 1/4
30 16.7 1/3.3  It may also be possible to have a narrow footprint building
which avoids these issues by keeping to a shallower part of
33.34 18.4 1/3
the site.
40 21.8 1/2.5
50 26.6 1/2
100 45.0 1/1
REQUIREMENTS:
RESIDENTIAL SPACES:
Single Bed Rooms
Pool Villa
Garden Villa
Panorama View Cottage
Double Deluxe Cottage
Single Cottage Cluster type
Suites
18 nos(each 35sq.m)- 650 sq.m
5nos (each 70sq.m) - 350 sq.m
5nos (each 115sq.m) – 575 sq.m
8nos(each 45sq.m) - 360 sq.m
10nos(each 96sq.m) - 960 sq.m
21nos(each 25sq.m) - 525 sq.m
5nos (each140sq.m) - 700 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 4120 sq.m

PUBLIC SPACES:
Lobby Space -540 sq.m
Lounge -180 sq.m
Toilets -75 sq.m
Corridors -75 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA -870 sq.m

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE SPACES:

Restaurant (100 persons, 18sq.ft/person - 540 sq.m
Cuisine Restaurant (160persons, 18 sq.ft/person) - 240 sq.m
Toilet – 60 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 1200 sq.m

RECREATIONAL SPACES:
Swimming pool - 900 sq.m
Children’s pool - 240 sq.m
Indoor Game room – 240 sq.m
Indoor game Store - 60 sq.m
Health Club - 600 sq.m
Gym - 600 sq.m
Fitness Centre - 240 sq.m
Boat Club -180 sq.m
Store - 60 sq.m
Toilet Changing rooms& Lockers - 180 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 3300 sq.m

FOOD PREPARATION & STORAGE SPACES:

Main Restaurant Kitchen and Pantry - 540 sq.m
Speciality Restaurant Kitchen and pantry - 240 sq.m
Coffee Bar Kitchen (400 seats, 4 sq.ft/seat) – 50 sq.m
Room Service Area - 24 sq.m
Chef’s Office and food controlled office - 60 sq.m
Dry food storage & food controlled office -120 sq.m
Refrigerated food & beverage storage - 60 sq.m
Dishes Storage - 60 sq.m
Employee’s room/Lockers - 60 sq.m
Employees Cafeteria - 90 sq.m
Dish washing area & food disposal area - 30 sq.m
Toilet - 60 sq.m
Loading deck - 60 sq.m
Receiving area office - 30 sq.m
Empty bottles storage - 35 sq.m
Compactor - 50 sq.m
Equipment store – 60 sq.m
General Store - 300 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA -1930 sq.m

FUNCTIONAL SPACES:
Convention centre (400 person, 8 sq.ft/person) - 960 sq.m
Banquet hall(250 persons,15 sq,ft/person) - 1120 sq.m
Banquet lobby (200 persons,standing 6 sq.ft/person)– 960 sq.m
Banquet foyer - 240 sq.m
Meeting rooms (2nos with 20 & 60 persons) - 60 sq.m
Furniture store (200 seats, 6 sq.ft/seat) - 360 sq.m
Clock rooms & Toilets - 120 sq.m
Shopping Centre (6 Shops, 200 sq.ft/unit) -360 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 2820 sq.m

ENGINEERS & MECHANICAL SPACES:

Engineers & Assistant Engineers - 60 sq.m
Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, paint and T.V Shops - 60 sq.m
Engineer store room – 120 sq.m
Mechanical plant room - 360 sq.m
Transformer room - 60 sq.m
Generator roo - 60 sq.m
Electrical control & telephone equipment room - 120 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 840 sq.m

LAUNDRY AND HOUSE KEEPING:
Solid linen room - 30 sq.m
Laundry - 300 sq.m
Storage area – 180 sq.m
House Keeper - 30 sq.m
Linen Storage - 120 sq.m
Uniform issue & Storage - 60 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 720 sq.m

ADMINISTRATION SPACES:
Front Office - 50 sq.m
Front Desk - 40 sq.m
Front Office Manager –40 sq.m
Assistant manager - 40 sq.m
Credit Manager - 30 sq.m
Secretary - 25 sq.m
Reservation Areas - 30 sq.m
Tours & Travels - 40 sq.m
Telephone Operators - 130 sq.m
Bellman’s Storage - 190 sq.m
Safe Deposite & General Cashier - 40 sq.m
General Display Area - 180 sq.m
Count Room - 190 sq.m
Work Area/mail &Storage - 25 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 625 sq.m

EXECUTIVE OFFICE:
Reception/ Waiting - 40 sq.m
General Manager & Executive manager - 60 sq.m
Resident Manager & Food beverage Manager –85 sq.m
Secretary & Store - 85 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 270 sq.m

ACCOUNTING:
Reception/ Waiting & Controller - 70 sq.m
Assistant controller/ Auditor - 85 sq.m
Accounting work & pay roll Manager –60 sq.m
Secretary, Copying and Stores - 90 sq.m
Computer room & fire Stores - 60 sq.m

TOTAL FLOOR AREA - 365 sq.m

OVERALL FLOOR AREA : 17,060 SQ.M (4.21 ACRES).

SITE AREA: 7 ACRES
LOCATION : KOOKAL VILLAGE, KODAIKANAL
SITE JUSTIFICATION:
 The area includes four types of ecosystems — swamp, grassland,
freshwater lake and shola. Kookal lake runs through the middle of the sholas
and surrounding grasslands.
 The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History has a field research
station here.
 The Kookal caves,are ancient rock shelters that show traces of and are believed
to be home to the descendants of the original Palaiyar (meaning "old ones")
tribes who used to wear leaf clothing.
 The caves are overhanging slabs of different types of metamorphic rocks called
charconite and granulite.
 Till the mid-1980s, over 30 families resided on the hill top, where a small temple
is located.