Design Brief

DesignAssignment - 2
Class B. Arch II year
Session: 2019-2020
Subject: Architectural Design-III ( AR-401)

SIGNATURE RESORT
A Resort can be best defined as a getaway!
It is an experience, discovering a side of oneself that could have been lost or one never knew existed….

A Resort is a fully serviced Lodging Facility with ample relaxation and recreation options.
A signature resort primarily refers to a resort, which is conceptualized with a unique character/idea that
can make the resort one of a kind.

The lush green lands at foothills of the Ralamandal Range in Indore, form the perfect setting for this
getaway resort. Considering the booming growth of Indore city, this resort would be ideal setting for
Relaxing Holidays, Company Conferences and Destination Weddings

DESIGN INTENT
To understand the concept of Climate Responsive Architecture and the related
Construction techniques
To work with reference to the Site Responsive Design, i.e. – Design in Context to site.
To understand the needs of multiple user groups and their interrelationships, to create a more user
friendly environment
BUILDING NORMS

Minimum front set back of 9 meters and minimum of 6 meters on all sides.
Maximum permissible ground coverage of 35%
Parking for two wheelers and four wheelers including cars, vans and mini buses for visitors and staff as
per standard building guidelines
Other Requirements such as F.A.R., Building heights, Lighting & Ventilation, Firefighting, etc will be as
per the local authority guidelines.

SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS

Reception Areas
 Waiting lounge
 Front desk
 Concierge Desk
 Reading lounge with Café/Tea lounge
 Shopping areas
 Luggage room
 Medical emergency room
 Support amenities.
Food and Beverages
 Indoor and outdoor dining areas (100 seats)
 Buffet counter
 Bar counter
 Attached Kitchen includes preparation, cooking, washing and storage areas.
 Demarcated Banquet area (150 Capacity) also accessible from the kitchen areas.
 Support amenities.

Administrational area
 Director’s office
 Manager’s office
 Accounts and records office
 Support amenities.

Lodging Areas
 Standard accommodation – 30 nos
 Luxury accommodation – 15 Nos

Relaxation Zone
 Landscaped areas
 Swimming pool with all support facilities
 Spa
 Salon
 Support amenities.

Recreation zone
 Indoor and outdoor Children play area
 Gymnasium
 Indoor sports room
 Outdoor sports court/s
 Support amenities.

Back of House
 Time office
 Staff rooms with lockers and change rooms
 Staff dining areas
 Laundry
 Housekeeping rooms
 Storage areas
 Support amenities.
 FINAL DRAWING LIST

Plans
 Contextual Layout/ Map
 Site Master Plan (Roof Plan)
 Ground Floor Plan – showing surrounding Site Plan
 All Floor Plans of all Proposed Built Structures
 Circulation Diagrams
 Plans of Design Details if required

Sections and Elevations

 Site sections – Minimum 2 nos
 Building Sections – Minimum 2 nos.
 Entire Site Elevation – Minimum 1 nos
 Building Elevation – Minimum 2 nos.
 Sections and Elevations of any details if required

Views and Models can be Design Specific as approved.

Design will always be evaluated as a whole and drawings need to be self-explanatory.