SUBJECT CODE: AR8081

THESIS SYNOPSIS

TOPIC – THE BEACH RESORT

SRI HARIHARAN J

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BATCH: 2017-2022
 SYNOPSIS-01
THE BEACH RESORT
(HYPOTHETICAL PROPOSAL)

1.1. PROJECT INTRODUCTION:

A resort is identified by the environment, particular

activities which it encourages or promotes the social groups it caters to,
for example, Resort town, Beach resorts, Golf resorts, Luxury resorts,
Megaresort, Seaside resort, spa resort, desert resorts, cultural resorts.

1.2. NEED OF THE STUDY:

Resorts are usually designed in such a manner as to

create outdoor spaces and optimized views to the guest rooms and public
areas. It also sometimes makes use of traditional pattern of art and
architecture with an emphasis of local architecture and at the same time
use of high end technology and infrastructure.

Role of an Architect is to move in a direction away from

the constrained architecture and give direction to their creativity in design
for leisure by making full use of their resources, capitalizing on the
available resources on splendid site abundant in natural beauty, and
taking inspiration from the traditional architectural style in terms of
classical features or elements such as roof profile, wooden column,
passive ways of cooling, surface texture, etc and make use of local
building to make it compatible with the architectural expression of the
building in a symbolic way.

1.3. AIM OF THE STUDY:

A resort demands the formulation of an ambience which can provide

people to relax and leisurely spend their time, at the same time satisfying
all their functional needs. Thus, this project gives the opportunity to deal
with the visual, behavioral, technical, and functional aspect of the design.
With the increase in level of income and dual income in the family,
people are frequently enjoying vacations and seeking of some quality
space.

It also provides the opportunity to study the local culture and heritage.
1.4. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:

 To promote local culture, heritage and architecture through careful

design.
 To create spaces which can suffice all needs related to leisure and
tourism.
 Comfortable Cottages which portrays an environment of leisure
and promotes interaction with nature.
 Cost effective and functional design.
 The spaces and design should relate to human scale and shall not
be imposing to the residents.
 Places which can serve for dual purpose like having vacations on
business tours.

1.5. SCOPE:

 Data collection on spaces essential in resort- area requirement and

other conditions.
 To study the architecture prevalent in Kerala and its local character
and characteristic elements of design.
 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. Detailing of individual buildings.
 The feasibility of the project is not in the scope.
 Cost analysis and management is also out of the scope of this
project.
 3D forms of individual buildings.
 Furniture layout of the cottage rooms.

1.6. LIMITATION:

This study only covers designing Beach Resort for the

Tsunami affected land located in Dhanushkodi to promote tourism.
1.7. REQUIREMENTS:

 Single rooms
 Double rooms
 Suite rooms
 Cottages
 Outdoor play area
 Indoor play area
 Swimming pool
 Banquet hall
 Restaurant
 Cafeteria
 Bar
 Gym
 Spa
 Admin Office
 Staff quarters
 Amphitheatre
 Parking lot
 Kitchen
 Food court
 Laundry

1.8. SITE:

LOCATION:
The site is located near Dhanushkodi, Ramanathapuram
district, Tamilnadu.

APPROACH:
The site can be approached through Kochi - Madurai -
Dhanushkodi National Highway Road. The Exact location is nearby to
Dhanushkodi beach & Rann of Dhanushkodi in NH-87. Public vehicles
are also allowed to reach the site.

SITE AREA:
Approximately 10,98,583 sq.ft. (25.22 acres)
REASONS FOR SELECTING THIS SITE:
This site is selected because it is easy to access by the
tourists and foreigners as it has a proper approach road. Located on the
Highway and nearby to the Religious place, this site suits as a perfect
place to promote tourism.

Fig.1.A-Site for The Beach resort.

1.9. REFERENCE:

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1310-10-
things-to-remember-when-designing-a-resort/