Thesis Hill Resort

THESIS TOPIC 2017-2018

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HILL RESORT AIM : ~ In today’s leisure world, recreational possibilities are practically endless, and resort guests are more discerning than ever. ~The main aim in this resort is to provide the following

Atmosphere / Entertainment / Escape / Celebration / Memories ~ On the other hand the resort shouldn’t be just a place to stay it should also provide people with cherishing memories when they leave the place.

SITE :

LOCATION: Kurunji Nagar Road, Kodaikanal AREA: 14.9 acres

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BILAL CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTD, KODAIKANAL

SITE FEATURES: ~ The site is located at Kurunji Nagar Road, Kodaikanal. It is 2.4 km away from the main town.

~All the sight seeing spots are all located within 6 km radius ~And the site is well connected with 24ft road. ~The site locality is a peaceful environment as it is located on the road parallel to the main road . ~The site has a pleasing view of the silver cascade fall view ~The site has a contour raise of 10m approximately

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ARRIVAL ZONE 1. Departure zone 2. Reception/lobby 3. Waiting / Lounge GUEST ACCOMODATION 1. Deluxe suite 2. Presidential suites 3. Valley view suites 4. Cottage A & B RESTAURANTS 1. Theme restaurant 2. Bar and restaurant RECREATION 1. Swimming pool 2. Spa and sauna 3. Yoga and meditation/aerobics 4. Games room/play area/entertainment area 5. Indoor / outdoor games (Tennis, Golf) 6.

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CONVENTIONAL ZONE 1. Banquet hall with party lawn 2. Conference halls/meeting rooms ADMIN ZONE 1. Staff dormitory 2. Accounting office 3. Manager room 4. Information kiosk 5. Reservation room BACK OFFICE 1. House keeping 2. Laundry service 3. M/F locker rooms 4. Kitchen 5. Bakery 6. Pump room 7. Transformer/generator room 8. Maintenance room (MEP) 9. MiscellaneouS PARKING 1. Guests and staffs - Two/four-wheeler parking

LIVE CASE STUDY: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Naini Retreat, Nainital Sterling valley view resort, kodaikanal The Khyber Himalayan Resort (contour planning) The Himalayan Village - Himachal Pradesh Bansura Hill resort, Wayanad

SPECIALISED AREA OF STUDY: 1. Contour planning (site responsive). 2. Climate responsive architecture. 3. Stone architecture and Vernacular techniques of construction

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Resort Design: Planning, Architecture, and Interiors - Margaret Huff dine The Guidelines on Resort design by Ariel Yu Resort Design by Margaret huff dine Hospitalities Facilities by Stephen .A. clement Climate-Responsive Design: A Framework for an Energy Concept Design-Decision Support Tool for Architects Using Principles of Climate-Responsive Design by Remco Looman 6. Vernacular Architecture: An Illustrated Handbook by R.W. Brunskill

RESOURCE PERSON : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Ar. Krishnamurthy, Desara architects, Bengaluru (Experienced in resort design) Er. Saliq Mohammed, (contour planning) Mr.Mahshoom, manager at LePoche, Kodaikanal (Hotel management) S.ArunKumar, ES Consultancy services, Madurai Er. P. Kathiravel, structural engineer Ar. Fayaz Mohammed, (hospitality design)