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Table of Contents
1 thesis abstract
2 problem statement
4 statement of intent
8 the proposal
9 narrative
10 user/client description
12 major project elements
13 site information
23 project emphasis
25 plan for proceeding
28 a schedule + work plan for spring
29 previous studio experience
31 program document
32 unifying idea research
42 unifying idea research summary
46 typological research
47 typological summary
51 case studies
67 historical context
76 thesis goals
81 site analysis qualitative narrative
83 site analysis quantitative
94 programmatic requirements
98 process
119 solution
133 boards
141 reference list
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Figures Tables
Figure 1 Anthony Route 66 Table 1 Spring Semester Schedule
Figure 2 Anthony Prague Table 2 Temp and Humidity
Figure 3 Google Map Table 3 Temp and Humidity 2
Figure 4 Google Map Table 4 Precipitation
Figure 7 Google Map State Table 5 Sun
Figure 8 Google Map Table 6 Clouds
Figure 9 Google Map Table 7 Shade
Figure 10 Google Map Table 8 Shadow
Figure 12 Google Map Region Table 9 Avg Wind Speed
Figure 13 Site 1 Table 10 Wind 1
Figure 14 Site 2 Table 11 Wind 2
Figure 15 Site 3 Table 12 Wind 3
Figure 16 Golf Resort 1 Table 13 Wind 4
Figure 17 Golf Resort 2 Table 14 Matrix of Interaction
Figure 18 Golf Resort 3 Table 15 Spatial Relationship + Net
Figure 19 Golf Resort 4 Table 16 Vasari
Figure 20 Golf Resort 5 Table 17 Air Movement
Figure 21 Golf Resort 6
Figure 22 Marine Terrace 1
Figure 23 Marine Terrace 2
Figure 24 Marine Terrace 3
Figure 25 Marine Terrace 4
Abstract
How can the principles of environmental sensitivity and responsiveness
measurably enhance the way that hospitality is envisioned, implemented,
and experienced? The world constantly becomes more interconnected
and international tourism grows larger than ever. This topic will be
investigated through the typology of resort design. The site of the project is
Orlando, Florida. The investigation’s unifying idea and theoretical premise
is the measured viability of designed hospitality environments, as they are
in the growth of the hospitality industry and the key role that plays in the
social, psychological, and economic connectedness of the world. This
thesis is titled Resort Design as it Relates to the Subconscious, and it is a
193,900 square foot resort facility.
Key Words
Resort Design, Environmental Sensitivity, Perception, International Tourism,
Hospitality, Phenomenology
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Problem Statement
How can the principles of environmental sensitivity and authentic cultural
responsiveness measurably enhance the way that hospitality is envisioned,
implemented, and experienced.
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Statement of Intent
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Project Typology
Resort
Total: 193,900 Square Feet
Site
Orlando
Claim
Intentional and engaging spaces have the ability to re-fuel the human spirit and
inspire dreams. Inspired architecture can attract and unite dreamers engaging
tourism at a deeper sociological and psychological level.
Premise l
we share.
Premise ll
Poor design does little to connect at a human scale; it resonates at a dimensional level with our
psychology, sociology, and culture as a whole.
Premise lll
Self-Evaluation is critical. Thinking ‘inside the box’ is the source of the problem.
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Theoretical Premise / Unifying Idea
There are so few places that interface architecture with the inspiration of nature. This can be achieved
via taking a step back from an area that is dubbed the Theme Park capital of the world; it becomes clear
that the designed area has a need to be at human scale.
By 2013 the amount of tourism in America is projected to grow from 150 million, to 248 million arrivals per
year (UNWTO, 2013).
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Proposal
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A Narrative
I recently spent 4 months living in the Czech Republic, where my life was enriched by countless new
friends. This Narrative is heavily inspired by those travelers, who shared their hearts and dreams.
Why do people go on vacations? In my recent travels, I have realized that it is because we need to
dream.
Dreaming is an essential part of the journey of life. The more I think about this problem, the more
perplexed I am. It’s completely illogical! At an experiential level, there seems to be part of the human
soul that is fed by the act of leaving. I believe dreams are the answer. We need to hold something in our
hearts and minds to look forward to. There is something yet to be experienced, which give us impetus.
More important than achieving dreams, is dreaming them. The energy and imagination of a Dreamer’s
World is the most pivotal component of being human. It is also the key ingredient in a healthy sense of
adventure, and what drives us. This goes deeper than simple motivation, stress, or any other force that
propels us. It is as much about separation, as it is about connection.
This holds true with regards to architecture through time, space, and the linear relationship that binds
them. In a sense we are always leaving, as we journey onward. As we move from haze to haze, we look to
inspiration for the future. On our journey through life, we need to foster this part of us. We need to dream.
I believe that tourism is the typology through which to analyze the answers to our dreams.
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User/Client Description
The owner and developer will be a private investor interested in alternative hospitality experiences.
The groups of users will use the facility in a convention center capacity, where it is a safe place for idea
generation and interpersonal growth.
The individual users will be tourists ranging from local to international. The target crowd will be young
couples seeking to experience authentic Orlando and looking for a chance to dream bigger.
How Many
52 weekends open for big groups. Peripheral spaces will be reserved for those looking for a more intimate
experience. Peak usage is limited to the number of seats in the convention spaces.
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Major Project Elements
Garden
Hotel [includes typical amenity spaces, pool indoor/outdoor , hot tub, indoor/outdoor social space,
kitchen, communal kitchen, and assorted rooms options]
Orchards
Dining Areas [indoor, outdoor, roof-top]
Nature Preserve
Educational Trails
Entrance
Lobby
Suite A
Suite B
Health Services
Waterside Amenities
Mechanical
Auditoriums
Lounges
Club
Para-gliding Boat [on John’s Lake]
The aforementioned spaces will be connected through the guests’ experience. Food will be ‘home-grown’ and the
delineation between nature and nurture[architecture] will be blurred
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Site Information
Site Maps | Region
Site Maps | City
Site Maps | State
Geographic Maps | Site Location
Geographic Maps | Site Area
Geographic Maps | Major Landmarks
Geographic Maps | Views
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Site Maps | Region
The South - The South is a region of the United States
that has a tumultuous history, having lost The Civil War.
According to TravelandLeisure.com, many southern
cities are some of the dirtiest in America. It also mentions
problems with litter and lack of public sanitary upkeep
in cities like Atlanta, Georgia (TravelandLeisure.com,
2012).
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Google Map Region
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Site Maps | City of Orlando
Florida has many bucolic areas, but its metropolises are
some of the most visited places on earth. On my site
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Google Map City
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Site Maps | State
The site is located within Orange County, Florida.
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Google Map State
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Geographic Maps | Site Location
The site is located in Orange County on the
out-skirts of Orlando. It is along the Southern
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Site Maps | Site Information
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Site Maps | Major Landmarks
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1 - Disney World 5 - Largest Local Nature Preserve
Google Map City 2 - Sea World 6 - Orlando International AP
(Google, 2013) 3 - Orlando Downtown 7 - Site
4 - Universal Studios
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Project Emphasis
This thesis project focuses on ways that sensitively designed architecture
can inform and inspire its occupants. Design begs for environmental
thoughtfulness and authentic cultural responsiveness. A major focus will
involve measuring the ability to connect the habitat with its inhabitants. The
true measure of any architectural endeavor is time. From a socioeconomic
standpoint, it will prioritize a future-oriented way of streamlining hospitality
environments, as they are envisioned, implemented, and experienced.
social, economical, and environmental conditions. The ability for the built
environment to inspire lies in blurring the border between the built and the
naturally occurring. The approach will be holistic, with particular emphasis
on the aforementioned objectives.
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Plan for Proceeding
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Research will be conducted in the Theoretical Premise/ Unifying Idea, Project Typology, Historical Context,
Site Analysis, and Programming Requirements.
This thesis will be uploaded to the North Dakota State University Institutional Repository, for interior and ex-
terior scholars to reference.
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Mixed Method Quantitative-Qualitative Research Approach
I will follow a Concurrent Transformative Strategy
It will be followed by the previously stated theoretical premise/unifying idea
Implementation
Both quantitative and qualitative data will be gathered concurrently.
Priority will be assigned by the requirements of the theoretical premise/unifying idea.
Integration of the data will occur at several stages in the process of the research and will depend
on the requirements of the examination of the theoretical premise.
Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting of results will occur throughout the research process.
It will be presented in both text and graphics.
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Schedule
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Spring Schedule
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Previous Studio Experience
Second Year
2010 Fall Joan Vorderbruggen
Tea House
Boat House
Third Year
2011 Fall Steve Martens
Interpretive Center
Masons Hall
Fifth Year
2013 Fall Regin Schwaen
London Cinema Competition
Thesis Artifact
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Program Document
Anthony Wocken
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Research Results and Goals
Results from the Theoretical Premise + Unifying Idea Research
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Everybody dreams. Shockingly, philosophy of our perceptions with powerful connection to creativity
this bizarre mental propensity for a glance into the subconscious.. via tapping into the unconscious.
a nightly escape from reality is The power and result of such an
not completely understood. The approach to creativity reveals
mysterious human disposition to another level up. In harnessing the
expand our worlds is the foundation The S ubconscious power of the subconscious we can
of this thesis. Here we will look at Juhani Pallasmaa had his formal
dreaming as a metaphor for travel education in the throws of the substructure is shaped by deep
and design. First we will examine post-war learning environment. subconscious processes and may
the philosophical underpinnings In this education system great display a complex organization
of the human subconscious. Then importance was given to the notion that is superior to the logical
we will investigate the social and of certainty. It was a product- structure of conscious thought.”
psychological implications of orientated school of rationalism Palassama takes this understanding
dreaming. Lastly we will examine based on ideals of precision and and applies it to architecture via
human travel and our proclivity linear problem solving. In spite phenomenology. The phenomena
for expanding our worlds outside of these stringent environmental can be studied through countless
of dreaming. Let us begin with the conditions Pallasmaa retained a lenses, it is important to note the
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emphasis that Plasma placed would be remiss to neglect these the intangible. Philosophers have
on vision. The limitations of our mental states. The unconscious long considered the justifiability of
perceptions are staggering when can have powerful influences on perception. German philosopher
we look into the capacity of our the conscious, as we perceive our Edmund Husserl broke away from his
unconscious. It is Palassama that world(Pallasmaa). What about contemporary positivists and formed
cites the power of the unconscious when we perceive things that are a divergent school of thought. It was
in terms of untapped power. The not in the physical world around us? the birth of phenomenology, which
amount of processing power that At this point it is important to dissect opened up an entirely new line of
the human brain has, and perceives, the meaning of perception, as it perceptual questioning(Husserl,
is an infinitesimal amount in relation relates to embodied perception.
to the sum total amount. The brain phenomenology, such as
processes information at a level Heidegger and Maurice Merleau-
1015 times the amount that we Perceiving the Subconscious Ponty, changed direction to a
can perceive. Palassama asserts Philosophy and psychology have more existential phenomenology.
that the power of the subconscious long pondered the nature of Merleau-Ponty in particular takes
can be tapped into and despite its knowledge, and what it means to embodied consciousness and
inherent level of uncertainty, we experience the tangible versus questions the borders. He questions
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subjectivity versus objectivity in the bodily consciousness(Merleau- gaze through a microscope. This
perceptual realm. Furthermore, Ponty). Art is capable of disclosing is effectively a reversal of the
spaces that speak and relate to Cartesian understanding. Descartes
looks to the exterior and the interior. our dreams through metaphor and concluded that everything is open
He attempts to answer the question analogy(Pallasmaa). This thesis to doubt except for conscious
by drawing a line. Objectively, he project is a metaphor for dreaming experience and existence. The
views the essence of embodiment as a human need to expand our constitutional problem with this
as flesh, the first element of reality. perceptual realm. philosophy is that we affect
In order to bolster this argument, reality(Husserl).
Merleau-Ponty further argues that
we could perceive nothing if not for
our bodies. Our subconscious could Metaphorical Dreaming Creating Meaning
not dream. Indeed, our bodies are Depth is not a third dimension. We are not passive. We are
not a possession that we have, but It is a quality that fills more than engaged in creating meaning in
rather the perceptual portal for what is objectively seen. We are the world. We could not speak or
phenomenon; it is what we are, in the world and the world is in have thoughts without being in the
not what we possess. This is called us. We are in the nucleus as we world. The language of visualization
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is intensely symbolic. These symbols The first question of representation orbits a particular outlook, weather
are processed by our conscious becomes the selection of medium. abstract or technical. In architecture
and unconscious, yet can never be The limitations of physical means to we have developed sketching as a
fully understood or communicated. substantiate architectural thought technique of representation that
shape the design industry today. embodies a strong measure of
Phenomenologically, this question It is discussion between all clients, fluidity. Regardless, the viewer is
relates strongly to architecture. professionals, and researchers. only allowed one view at a time.
Certain architecture cannot exist in Designs are made into forced In contrast, there exists an essence
the physical world. This brings us to perceptions. Framed renderings are within art that draws the user into
language and communication, an generated and manifested within the particular frame. Thoughtful
inherently architectural question. the construction industry. Even so, art has the ability to draw the
the act of framing of photos, art viewer into the work, effectively
and rendered perspective remove creating a frame of mind within
perceivers from that space. The the frame. This conjecture directly
Architectural Representation singularity of the view is forced applies to architecture that is
The business of architecture and is both limiting and enabling. It thoughtfully designed. The power
practiced through representation. effectively results in a discussion that of this is realized in the relationship
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too many things that we can give hinge on the time and culture realities in the realms of sleep
our attention to. The confines of in which they are experienced. and dreaming. First we examined
our perceptual realm are greater It becomes something of a the philosophical underpinnings
than the attention span. When sociological quandary. of the human subconscious. Then
we question our perceptions, we we investigated the social and
realize that after asking what they psychological implications of
are, we must ask ourselves why do dreaming. Lastly we examined
they matter? These question are our proclivity for expanding our
part and parcel. The degree to worlds outside of dreaming.
which the effect our lives can be Traveling to New Worlds From philosophy, sociology, and
the measure of their importance. This thesis carves into the basic psychology to architectural design,
Looking through the scope of history, psychology of dreams and the this conceptual investigation is an
we realize that dreams can have human need to expand our early step on the path to ultimate
adverse effects. Architecturally realities. This cursory glance into the architectural experiment.
speaking, the Egyptians erected psychological and social historical Resort Design as it Relates to the
great structures that redefine the context of dream has given us a Subconscious
meaning of canonical (Kearns, foundation. Throughout history
1998). The consequences of dreams humanity has escaped waking
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Case Study Series and Typological Summary
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Common characteristics and The effect of perceived underlying
their effects on the Theoretical conceptual ideas on the Theoretical
Premise or Unifying Idea. Premise or Unifying Idea.
The notion of an underlying concept
Each case study had a site that was an foundational piece in each
was drawn to water and inspired of the studied cases. From the onset,
by its natural context. My thesis is these concepts were accentuated
located on a lake and a hill. These in different architectural modes,
natural factors will contribute to especially structure. Without
the reflective qualities of public exception, they took cues from
and private spaces within the their surroundings and the variety
thesis design. Reflecting pools and of forms that is required to create a
natural air currents will be critical rhythmic structural array.
answers when designing spaces for
dreaming. The effect of the different sites on
the type.
Uncommon characteristics and This topic will be dissected in the
their effect on the Theoretical
following report. Site was the
Premise.
fundamental deciding factor in
Every resort that I researched had a the form and type of each resort.
pristine and polished appearance. Their remote locations and scenic
While they were studies of materiality surroundings qualified them to
and form, they lacked a certain be resorts. More specifically, their
patina and richness of texture. This surroundings suggested a particular
will have an impact on the way type of resort, such as the Suncheon
Golf Resort which is located on a
theoretical premise. gentle area of topography with
surrounding vistas.
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The effect of the different cultural, in the designs, it does speak to the nature and architecture.
political, or social contexts had on growing amount of international
the type. tourism. Technical Issues.
The very existence of these resorts Functional relationships + Spatial Each of these resorts is an artifice
speaks to social and cultural trends. Relationships that has many complicated
Since two of the designs (one built) Axes. This biggest lesson from architectural moments. The most
are located in Korea, it becomes these studies was clarity in form. effective ones accentuate central
clear that the context of resort In most cases, this is seen as an areas, and tend to be repetitive in
design is becoming a perversly arrangement of simple forms which nature. Beyond individual spaces,
economic factor. These resorts accentuate a central node or axis. the technicalities of the design
have been crafted in undeveloped One interesting feature in the Golf came primarily in the intersection
areas with bright futures. While Resort is the axis of the building that of forms and structural limitations
stretches out onto the golf course, (ArchDaily.com).
not necessarily play a major role playing with the line between
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Introductory Statement
Resort design takes cues from the spatial and material qualities of each site. As each resort is designed, it
effectively becomes a product of its surroundings as it exploits site strengths and weaknesses.
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Inspiration and Water
One notable common thread attention to the lush greenery and us that one material can be a
between the three primary case deep blue water of the seaside. strong enough element to create
studies was special attention to The strength of the Marine Terrace a desired effect; the curtain wall
materiality and form. Let us first look Resort design is its ability to inhabit covers the entire entrance facade
at two examples of strong forms that and optimize the site without showcasing the sun as it sets behind
have sparse amounts of textural completely detracting from its the mountains. All the same,
character. In the heart of The beauty. the harmonious compositions of
Theme Park Capital of the world, is Texture + Material juxtaposed materials has a rich
Disney. This park has as surreal and Upon careful examination of the potential to inspire dreams.
plastic quality to it. While it is an materiality, I realize that there Structural
inspiring and impressively designed are as many lessons of what not Comparing three very different
artifice, the faux timbers, brick, and to do as there are examples of projects, it is clear to see how some
mortar are cause for concern to this what to do. Positive examples inspiration is direct imitation of the
student of architecture. No doubt seem to choose a materiality that context, while others are merely
preservation and upkeep were at
the center of these material choices, materiality, and the forms that can For example, the Marine Terrace
however there is a lack of materiality be created. The strength and clarity Resort is perched on a hill, giving it
in the fiberglass installations that of design intent stemmed directly structural opportunities and spatial
from the way that each material cues that are very unique to that
parks. Epcot is an expansive park related to its structural system. Crisp site. In contrast, Saffire Resort has a
centered around water.The Marine gestural curves create expressive remote location which limited the
Resort competition winner chose glulam spans. In contrast, bold structural options for the owner. It
to use a neutral material, lacking masses of concrete set the stage is more logical to ship numerous
strong material expression. This with their foundational qualities. smaller members to a remote site,
project drew attention away from This harmonious combination of than to transport large structural
its materiality, in favor of repetitious elements is important to consider elements along the steep and
terrace forms. There is beauty in when making material selection. treacherous coastal mountain
its simplicity and ability to draw The Suncheon Golf Resort shows roads(ArchDaily.com).
Case Study I
Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
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Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
Jeollanam-do, South Korea Traditional Origins
Ken Min Architects In addition to being traditionally
Typological Research: Case Study I inspired, the designers of this resort
did not shy away from strong gestures
of environmental consideration. The
roof is inclined to form yet another
dramatic gesture within the heart
of the structure. This breaks up the
spaces and allows for an incredible
amount of light to stream through
the clerestory windows. In addition
to improving indoor light quality,
the architect saw this gesture as
an opportunity to install an angled
green roof. The structural beauty of
the vernacular was considered in
every instance, while simultaneously
working for sustainable features.
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Golf Resort 1 Photo Courtesy of ArchDaily.com
Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Ken Min Architects
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Golf Resort 2 Photo Courtesy of ArchDaily.com
Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Ken Min Architects
Typological Research: Case Study I
Golf Resort 4
Traditional Origins
Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort has a design language of ornately exterior appearance is also due
is a uniquely inspired structure, pitched roofs with gestural curves. to a modern application of glulam
axially oriented to maximize views While taking formal notes from beams, in contrast to the solid
of the sunset and mountain vistas. the vernacular, one of the most timbers traditionally utilized. The
According to the architects, “the intriguing balancing acts that this value of this resort as a case study
building focuses on representing the architecture plays is between the come not only from its inspired form
aesthetics, space perception and traditional forms and the modern and materiality, but also from its
sentiments(emotions) of general materiality. The honest application program and attention to detail.
Korean architecture.”(ArchDaily) of materials is celebrated in This project takes a complex array
This case study pays particular the transitional spaces. As the of tectonic elements and melds
attention to traditional inspirations architecture transitions into the them with the needs of golfer in
while attaining an uncanny amount golf course, the Korean temple- need of a luxury resort.
of attention towards form and inspired pavilion structure extends
function. The vernacular of this area into the greenery. The polished
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Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Ken Min Architects
Typological Research: Case Study I
Scenery
The physical location of this
project is a similar distance from
the airport, as the site in Orlando
is. With a focus on the incredible
scenery, there are many thesis
lessons to be taken from this
architecture. One interesting
element that is recurring seems
to be a central activity that each
resort is focused on. As a result of
economic and marketing factors,
expressive architectural forms
seem to populate the world of
resort design. Additionally, use of
local construction materials is an
influential element when analyzing
possible structural systems in a
resort. Unfortunately this resort falls
short in this respect. The glulam
features were made in the USA
and then assembled in Japan,
before being transported to South
Korea.
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Golf Resort 5
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Lake Hills Suncheon Golf Resort
Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Ken Min Architects
Typological Research: Case Study I
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Photo Courtesy of ArchDaily.com Golf Resort 6
Case Study II
Marine Terrace Resort
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Marine Terrace Resort
Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Korea
Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates Design Lab
Typological Research: Case Study II
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Photo Courtesy of ArchDaily.com Marine Terrace 1
Marine Terrace Resort
Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Korea
Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates Design Lab
Typological Research: Case Study II
Marine Terrace 3
Courtesy of ArchDaily.com
Super Terrace Idea
One unique and flexible component to wonderful views is a powerful the marketing and ongoing funding
of this typographical study is addition to the added security of of the complete vision. This is a
large seaside terrace overlooking the interior spaces. quality that would be remiss not
Oryukdo Island. This allows more to consider for the Orlando site.
visitors to have more views more In addition to adding a dimension
often. While privacy is sacrificed on of rhythm to the architecture,
one hand, there are still very flexible Public + Private the phasing would also allow the
and private spaces that would be This resort design is split into three owners to more reliably find private
available. This is a clear case of distinct areas, or clusters. Each parties interested in leasing in the
formal design maximizing marketing cluster takes advantage of a
potential on a constrained site. Since different topographical situation and delicate balance of public
the social aspects in Orlando are so within the parameters of the site. and private spaces in this resort
critical to the design, this is also an The area that this typological condominium have a multitude of
element that should be considered study focuses on, is the terraced added values(ArchDaily.com).
for inspiration. The limitations of seaside cluster. The multi-phased
this site served as inspiration to the nature of this development is
designer. The public accessibility especially important, as it involves
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Case Study III
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Coles Bay, Australia
Circa Architecture
Typological Research: Case Study III
Geography
Saffire Resort is located on the
east coast of Tasmania in Coles
Bay, Australia. It is a unique resort
in an incredible geographic
location. Perhaps the most notable
feature in the Saffire Resort is its
form. It is evocative of the unique
topography that surrounds the site.
In addition to having an iconic
shape, this form also caters to
the functionality of the spaces
within the central resort building.
In studying its form, it becomes
clear that the entrance is located
at one end of a powerful axis that
is designed to focus the visitor
towards the southern vista. In
addition to guiding the visitors, the
forms articulated in the central
space also cleverly block and
reveal views along the entirety of
the axial enfilade.
Materiality
One critical factor when passive and active systems of
determining materiality was the environmental control, including beautification. With this challenge
remoteness of the site. The structure reflection pools fed by rainwater in mind, the project became more
was designed to be an attraction from the natural roof form. The site about interpreting the original
all on its own. The design also takes is also heavily influenced by the sun qualities of the site as they should
into account the old adage, quality since it is southern facing. With the have been. Economic forces drove
over quantity. The owners aimed to view to the south, the principles in this project from its inception.
make an “intimate luxury resort, of charge were influenced to employ One unique challenge that the
20 private suites… intended to be high performance glazing. All other designers faced, was to “reconcile
a destination in its own right and elements of the resorts enclosure
mainly cater to inbound interstate or were heavily insulated for the frigid of luxury and still capture elements
international – guests.”(ArchDaily) climate. of the unique Tasmanian context.”
The organic curves were crafted (ArchDaily) Design elements
with steel and wood. The site such as scale and a keen eye on
is strongly influenced by water Site local materiality helped keep the
which influences the site in a more Before being developed, this site project on track while retaining the
profound way than any of the other was home to a derelict caravan thoughtfully articulated building
materials. The designers integrated park. The scenic coastal landscape form.
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Historical Context
historical + social + physical
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Historical Context
historical + social + physical
Ancient History
More than five thousand years was given to vivid dreams and Freud more than a thousand years
ago humans started recording oracles could be consulted to later. The second ancient Indian
their dreams. We all dream, yet translate them as messages from view describes something more
most people would say that they the gods (Kurt, 11). akin to the Mesopotamian view
in which the soul leaves the body
dream. Dreaming has been a long- and is guided until it is awoken.
standing mystery of humanity. Throughout time it is clear to see
Mesopotamians believed that their Classical History that there are more connections
souls were having out-of-body Ancient Chinese believed that between views of dreaming, than
experiences (Roger, 7). Babylonians while sleeping, there are two souls. there are differences.
believed that gods and demons As the dreamer sleeps one of these
constituted good and bad dreams. souls is freed from the confines of
Egyptians extensively recorded the human body while the other One time, while I was having
dreams on papyrus. Anthropologists remains. Early Indian writings -called an out of body experience,
have discovered that Egyptians Upanishads- tell of two divergent my body went to Vegas...with
designed special places to sleep; views of dream significance all my credit cards...do ya
sanctuaries with dream beds were (Bulkeley, 71). In one system, the think I could explain that to
designed for receiving messages, dreams are merely expressions of my wife? (Jim Carey, 2009)
healing, and comfort from the gods. inner desires. This is an interpretation
For Egyptians, greater significance that is typically credited to Sigmund
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Morpheus
The Greeks shared many view with were incubated were an essential
the Egyptians in regards to the element of this physicality. While
inherently good and bad elements dreams today are understood
within a dreams. It was believed through neurology and psychology, that dreaming became a matter of
that the Greek god Morpheus these early views gave them real scientific investigation. In his
visited those who slept in temples. divinity and thus a connection to book The Interpretation of Dreams,
This is comparable to the way that architectural technology. Spaces Austrian psychologist Sigmund
Egyptians designed sanctuaries were built in which dreams could be Freud introduced his technique of
in which to dream. When experienced. These incubators were scientifically understanding dreams.
comparing these views of dreams a meeting point and a transition Through a series of guidelines; the
it is interesting to compare the between the real world of dreams implications of dreams could be
connection between the physical and the physical world in which the translated as messages from the
results of dreams to the inherently awoken dreamers operated.
metaphysical interpretations. 2000). The Father of Psychology
Greeks believed that the Morpheus brought the study of dreams and
would visit them through a physical the human subconscious out of
keyhole, the existence of which the dark, and into the light of real
was as important as the reality scientific investigation. These are
and divinity of the dream (Kearns, the origins of of Oneirology, which
1998). The temples in which dreams is the scientific study of dreams.
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Site Context
In 2008 the site I have selected for this that populate the area between context of dreams, and how early
thesis experienced a great hardship. Marsh Road and the southern end humans interpreted the reality of
It is a housing development on the their dream worlds. After that we will
looked at human exploration and
completing initial civil engineering Contextual Conclusion our proclivity to expand our worlds.
the proect came to a hault. Housing In Conclusion, there is a basic Lastly we investigated the history of
values were dropping and building human need to push the limits that travel for enjoyment and the birth
and selling houses was a shadow of are reached in normal waking hours of the hospitality industry. As we
the market that it had once been. while we seek out enjoyment in life. push our limits, let us be inspired by
Before that the site was farm land The mysterious human disposition to the dreams that we have attained
used for growing sugar cane. It is expand our worlds is the foundation and the things that we have yet to
adjacent to a co-op orchard and of this thesis. First we investigated the discover.
hydroponic greenhouse facilities social and psychological historical
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professional
personal
Introduction
This thesis project has a three-fold connectedness there is an endless premises and serve as a means
set of goals that are inextricably array of metrics that can measure the of communication throughout
intertwined. These goals go beyond significance of this study. However, academia.
the designer, his project, and the by definition, its success hinges on
profession as a whole. It begins the ability of this project to connect
by taking an in depth look at with its premises and architectural Academic Goals
more complex psychological and origins as they compare to the This research can particularly serve
societal issues. The vast scope of original intent. In essence, there as a resource to my colleagues in
sources make it an interconnected are three primary areas of goals for
architectural analysis of the human this thesis: architectural, academic, a result of five years of study in the
soul. Within architeture is a human and professional. Zooming out, NDSU Architecture Program, and
connection to the environment in these categories will guides in the a lifetime of education. The end
which we live. While psychology, production of this research. Their product has potential to inspire
sociology, and economic factors purpose are more than mere means and guide future Bison in their
are important, the fully developed of organization. Each area creates architectural research. Beyond the
architectural solution will be of the an opportunity to demonstrate the Institutional Repository, this thesis
most measurable. Furthermore, it is connections between the boxes has the ability to inspire and inform
the architectural successes that will inwhich we compartmentalize students in larger academia. The
have the most directly measurable our world. Furthermore, these architectural learning environment
implications. As a study of human categories ground the research begins in school, and is a staple of
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professional
personal
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Site Narrative
Qualitative Analysis
The site is sunny and warm. A I cruise by lakes and palm trees, I me towards the water. The northern
pleasant contrast to Fargo. I think realize that it is a place fit for such edge is dominated by lush palm
back to the frigid bike ride to Hector an attraction. After investigating trees, low-lying cacti, and bristley
Airport this morning. Everybody a few sites and getting the rental grasses. It is lush and I wish I could
on the plane was with somebody car stuck in the back of a private go into the water. The water is
else. I think about who would visit orchard, I find an abandoned glistening in the afternoon sun as a
a dream resort. Perhaps these development along the southern paraglider whizzes overhead. I think
are potential visitors. Regardless, about giving him my camera to
I am on a mission. It has become along the empty wide roads of an take some aerial photos. The colors
something of a personal pilgrimage abandoned housing development of the lake and vegetation must be
rather than a vacation. When I get project. After a couple of minutes stunning from overhead.
out of the airport the air is muggy. It the road curves along the lakefront.
was a long flight across the country The shade by the water is refreshing.
and an enjoyable car ride from beautiful. That is where my other senses kick-
the Orlando airport. As I cruised
along the highway winding my way The development vaguely next to the cool water I realize that
resembles one in my hometown there is a unique textural quality
windows and cranked the music. I of Sauk Rapids. The roads and to this area in Florida. There is a
think about the hypnotic way that infrastructure are all laid out before contrasting relationship between
Walt Disney described Orlando as me. There was an empty quality in the water that is smooth and the
the perfect place for his park. As the center of the site, which drew trees that are prickly. The site has
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burning piles and debris that have cabin in Minnesota. The water disjointed dreams. At hourly intervals
long since been forgotten. The twinkles in the afternoon sun. The I was awakened by some shift in
earth had been excavated years waves lap the shoreline and the conditions outside of the car. I would
ago and hardy plants grew out of rhythm is soothing. As the wind picks check the locks and then drift back
the cracks in the earth. Along the up I see it brush the surface of the to sleep. It happened again. As I
elevated section of the shore where water before I feel it cool my skin. slept I dreamt that I was in the car
bulldozers had cut into the soil there As it sweeps across the site the trees peering out into the darkness when
were remnant tree roots. They shoot sway rhythmically. suddenly I felt something move by
out of the soil with lethal spikes, an the car, and I awoke with a shock.
ironic gesture of gratitude. As I walk I I spend the remainder of the evening Was there something out there? It
pick up on different smells. The wind enjoying Disney Boardwalk before was confusing to feel something
picks up and the humidity carries returning to the site to sleep in the go by in reality, when I was looking
with it a hotness that is surprising rental car. I parked in the middle at the place where it would have
of the abandoned development, been in my dream. When the line
water than it is on the plateau with turned off the car, and stepped between my dream perceptions
the abandoned cul de sacs. I am into the night air. The vastness of and existing conditions was blurred.
naturally drawn to water features the space gave me chills. It was The confusion was frightening
and the rhythm of the palm trees a perfect autumn night and the and the only thought that got me
that dot the shoreline. moon reflected off the water. Self through the night was the prospect
preservation came to mind, and of seeing Disney World the following
As I look out over the water I am I quickly got back into the car day.
to settle in for a strange night of
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dissecting the hill
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scratch and tear models
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rhino
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Floor 1
STAIRS
STAIRS LOWER-LEVEL
STAIRS MECHANICAL
KITCHEN
LOCKER ROOM
STORAGE
TOILET TOILET ELEVATOR
MECHANICAL
OFFICE
ELEVATOR
STAIRS
ELEV. MECH.
HALL
EGRESS EGRESS EGRESS EGRESS EGRESS
STAIRS
POOL SIDE
MECH. OFFICE LOUNGE LOUNGE
Room ROOM
RESTAURANT
STAIRS
AUDITORIUM I
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Floor 2
LOADING ZONE
Auditorium
STAIRS Storage
UP
KITCHEN
STAIRS
TOILET TOILET
UP STAIRS OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE WALK-IN
MECHANICAL UP TOILET TOILET REFRIDGERATOR ELEVATOR
AUDITORIUM III AUDITORIUM II
BODY SHOP
FOOD STORAGE
HALL
UP
KITCHEN
GIFT SHOP OFFICE
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UP
ELEVATOR
STAIRS
CONFERENCE
RECEPTION
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LOUNGE
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ENTRY
SEQUENCE LOBBY
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an architectural dreamscape
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board 2
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board 3
suspension
entering the dreamscape
design concept
dream
creating the dreamscape floor
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earth
architecture
reflection
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board 6
green roof // water harvesting
operable windows
trench drain at low-point // to scupper sliding glass doors
plants // vegetation
floor 3 extensive growing medium
root permeable filter layer
geotextile filter
support plate
drainage // capilarity layer
protection and storage layer
deck // insulation // waterproofing
perforated drain pipe
floor 2 concrete
reinforcement bar
suspended cedar decking // hvac // sprinklers
floor 1
cedar railings
steel bracket
concrete sitecast concrete
scupper above
drainage planter
rainwater pipe
suite details
galvanized flashing
reinforcement bar
drainage membrane
drainage pipe // water harvesting
concrete raft foundation
sand fill
site map
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