Graduation Thesis- The Resort & Therapy Center At Socotra, Yemen by Ahmed Fadaaq

The Resort & Therapy Center at Socotra: Focusing on the Eco-Torism Development â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;

Ahmed Abdul-Elah Fadaaq 201311650

Resort & Therapy Center â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;

A Dissert Submitted to the Department of Architecture Engineering at Ajman University in a partial requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineerin

Ahmed Abdul-Elah Fadaaq 201311650

December 2018

GRADUATION PROJECT 1 Ahmed Abdul-Elah Fadaaq 2 0 1 3 1 1 6 5 0

The Resort & Therapy Center at Socotra, Yemen:

Focusing on the Eco-Tourism Development

Acknowledgement

A total of 5 years, 50 courses and 170 credit hours....The sense of achievement at the end of this tedious process is matchless. The credit for the compilation of this immese effort goes to a number of remarkable mortals. First and foremost, I wish to unreservedly thank my parents, the big supports especially my mother the shining star to my work and success at all stages. At this juncture, i wish to express my profound gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Chuloh Jung and Ms. Neveen Al-Bandari, for thier patience. Thank you all for making me learn, aspire and grow.

Abstract Socotra was the island where time stood still. Found 240 miles south of Yemen, where the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet, it had been nearly untouched by modernity. Socotra boasts not only with natural beauties but stacked with stunning stories conceived through its long history. It is also resolved to be a spot of energizing occasions as the island is located on ancient trade routes not along way from the centers of powerful civilizations. Additionally, it generally thrived with special regular fortunes that were highly valued in the rest of the world. According to UNESCO data, 37% of its plants, 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its territory snails are not found any place else on the planet. The inhabitants of the island are mostly 60 000 mostly working on fishing, grazing, and agriculture. An investigation done by the UNDP organization demonstrated that 67% of both the fishing community and the grazing community have high levels of income poverty. Being home to unique species, alien trees and rare environmental features, The island is being discussed as a potential biodiversity preserve, and international destination for ecotourism. Thus, The improvement of ecotourism on Socotra, would guarantee the foundation of biotic zones, empowering the nearby individuals to upgrade their employments whereas keeping up their traditional way of life. As according to world tourism organization in many countries tourisms works as engine for development through the creation of direct and indirect employment, and it can account for over 25% of GDB in some developing countries. Thus, an echotourism approach is needed to enhance the income of the island and provide the needed attention to the value of the island. The Thesis examined the affects of architecture and context on the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellbeing.the aformentioned was achieved through the study of related architecture precedents. The formulation a user-centered program and comparative analysis of befitting site locations. This provided a basis for the formulation of preliminary design concepts and the appraisal of potential mass configurations.

CONTENTS:

Ch. I

INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9

Ch. II

PRECEDENT STUDIES 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7

Ch. III

Marina Terrace Resort........................................................................................ 40 Z9 Resort............................................................................................................ 62 Grace Santorini Hotel......................................................................................... 86 Lima Duva Resort..............................................................................................104 Amangiri Resort & Spa......................................................................................120 Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge......................................................................144 Songjang Quarry Hotel......................................................................................166

PROGRAM ANALYSIS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

Introduction......................................................................................................... 24 Island of Bliss..................................................................................................... 26 Dragon Blood Tree............................................................................................. 28 Social Situation................................................................................................... 30 Infrastructure...................................................................................................... 30 Tourism impact................................................................................................... 31 Resort tourism.................................................................................................... 32 Examples of Exotic Resorts............................................................................... 34 Conclusion.......................................................................................................... 36

Marine Terrace Resort.......................................................................................178 Grace Santorini Resort......................................................................................182 The Amangiri Resort..........................................................................................186 Z9 Reort.............................................................................................................190 Lima Duva Resort..............................................................................................194 Comparison Of Programs..................................................................................198 Program Formulation.........................................................................................200 Hierarchical Schematic Diagram Of Program....................................................202

Ch. IV

SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Overview of Site Analysis/..................................................................................206 4.2 Alternate Site 01.................................................................................................208 4.3 Alternate Site 02.................................................................................................210 4.4 Alternate Site 03.................................................................................................212 4.5 Location and Neighborhood...............................................................................214 4.6 Size and Zonning...............................................................................................216 4.7 Natural and Manmade features..........................................................................218 4.8 Circulation and Infrastructure.............................................................................220 4.9 Views..................................................................................................................222 4.10 Environment Factors.........................................................................................224 4.11 Figure-ground....................................................................................................226 4.12 Site Selection....................................................................................................228

Ch. V

Conclusion 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.8

Socotraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort................................................................................................232 Precedent Studies Observation.........................................................................234 Program Comparison.........................................................................................236 Program Formulation.........................................................................................238 The Concluded Program....................................................................................240 Site Selection.....................................................................................................242 Preliminary Design Concept..............................................................................246 References.........................................................................................................250 Appendix.............................................................................................................252

Index of figures: Figure

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Fig 01. Socotra Island, Yemen.........................................................................................................................................24 Fig 02. Desert Rose in Socotra........................................................................................................................................26 Fig 03. The most alien looking place in Earth..................................................................................................................26 Fig 04. Wadi Derher in the heart of Socotra....................................................................................................................27 Fig 05. fossile along the coast of the Island.....................................................................................................................27 Fig 06. Blossoms will sprout at the ends of the branches................................................................................................28 Fig 07. The red sap..........................................................................................................................................................28 Fig 08. Dragon Blood tree................................................................................................................................................29 Fig 09. Socotra flights.......................................................................................................................................................30 Fig 10. Diagram showing locals status.............................................................................................................................30 Fig 11. Tourism elements.................................................................................................................................................31 Fig 12. Figure showing Tourist Statics in Socotra Island..................................................................................................31 Fig 13. Cemberlitas hamams...........................................................................................................................................32 Fig 14. Ancient Roman bath interior.................................................................................................................................32 Fig 15. Seaside resort.......................................................................................................................................................33 Fig 16. Spa resort.............................................................................................................................................................33 Fig 17. Destination resort ................................................................................................................................................33 Fig 18. Village resort.........................................................................................................................................................33 Fig 19. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge............................................................................................................................33 Fig 20. Mara Serena Lodge.............................................................................................................................................34 Fig 21. Squaw Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort..........................................................................................................................................35 Fig 22. The Ariau Towers.................................................................................................................................................35 Fig 23. Socotraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nature...................................................................................................................................................36 Fig 24. Marina Terrace Resort..........................................................................................................................................40 Fig 25. Top view to hotel units..........................................................................................................................................43 Fig 26. Super Terraces.....................................................................................................................................................43 Fig 27. Design Process....................................................................................................................................................44 Fig 28. Privacy.................................................................................................................................................................44 Fig 29. Site Analysis.........................................................................................................................................................45 Fig 30. Units Development on site...................................................................................................................................45 Fig 31. Maximum View & Levels......................................................................................................................................47 Fig 32. Super Terrace.......................................................................................................................................................47 Fig 33. Site Plan...............................................................................................................................................................47 Fig 34. Diagram................................................................................................................................................................49 Fig 35. Cluster A..............................................................................................................................................................49 Fig 36. Cluster B..............................................................................................................................................................49 Fig 37. Cluster C..............................................................................................................................................................51 Fig 38. Block C: A Boutique Hotel....................................................................................................................................51 Fig 39. Chateau W - Elevation Plan.................................................................................................................................52 Fig 40. Chateau W - Section Plan....................................................................................................................................52 Fig 41. Chateau W - Basement Plan................................................................................................................................53 Fig 42. Chateau W - First Floor Plan...............................................................................................................................53 Fig 43. Chateau W - Third Floor Plan..............................................................................................................................53 Fig 44. Villa Bar Basement - Floor Plan...........................................................................................................................54 Fig 45. Villa Bar - First Floor Plan....................................................................................................................................54 Fig 46. Villa Bar - Third Floor Plan....................................................................................................................................54 Fig 47. Cluster Type - Elevation Plan...............................................................................................................................55 Fig 48. Villa Bar - Elevation Plan.....................................................................................................................................55 Fig 49. Villa Bar - Section Plan.........................................................................................................................................55 Fig 50. House Of Hanging Garden..................................................................................................................................56 Fig 51. Hanging Garden - Section Plan............................................................................................................................56 Fig 52. Hanging Garden - Elevation Plan.........................................................................................................................56 Fig 53. Hanging Garden - Plan........................................................................................................................................57 Fig 54. Hanging - Type D Plan.........................................................................................................................................57 Fig 55. Hanging - Type E Plan..........................................................................................................................................57 Fig 56. Casa Crystal - Second Floor Plan........................................................................................................................58 Fig 57. Casa Crystal - Third Floor Plan............................................................................................................................58 Fig 58. Casa Crystal - Forth Floor Plan...........................................................................................................................58 Fig 59. Casa Crystal - Elevation Plan...............................................................................................................................59 Fig 60. Casa Crystal - Section Plan.................................................................................................................................59

Fig 61. Casa Crystal - Section Plan.................................................................................................................................59 Fig 62. Z9 Resort..............................................................................................................................................................62 Fig 63. 3R Concept (reuse reduce, and Recycle)..............................................................................................................64 Fig 64. Aerial View............................................................................................................................................................64 Fig 65. The Restaurant....................................................................................................................................................67 Fig 66. the shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view..............................69 Fig 67. the shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view..............................69 Fig 68. The walkway to the reception..............................................................................................................................71 Fig 69. The Entrance to the Resort..................................................................................................................................71 Fig 70. Detail....................................................................................................................................................................73 Fig 71. Zonning................................................................................................................................................................74 Fig 72. Site Plan...............................................................................................................................................................75 Fig 73. Floor Plan.............................................................................................................................................................76 Fig 74. Roof Plan.............................................................................................................................................................76 Fig 75. Section A Plan......................................................................................................................................................77 Fig 76. Section B Plan.....................................................................................................................................................77 Fig 77. Elevations Plans..................................................................................................................................................78 Fig 77. Reception.............................................................................................................................................................80 Fig 79. Rustic materials such as bamboo, natural stones and wood are applied............................................................81 Fig 80. Bedroom..............................................................................................................................................................83 Fig 81. Restaurant...........................................................................................................................................................82 Fig 82. Floating Resort....................................................................................................................................................83 Fig 83. Grace Santorini....................................................................................................................................................86 Fig 84. View of Grace from the south..............................................................................................................................89 Fig 85. The stairs in front of Grace leading to Skaros Rock............................................................................................89 Fig 86. The private villa at Grace Santorini......................................................................................................................91 Fig 87. The pool, bar, and restaurants with more seating inside.....................................................................................91 Fig 88. Site Plan..............................................................................................................................................................92 Fig 89. First Floor Plan....................................................................................................................................................93 Fig 90. Second Floor Plan...............................................................................................................................................94 Fig 91. Elevation Plan......................................................................................................................................................95 Fig 92. Section Plan.........................................................................................................................................................95 Fig 93. The Villa...............................................................................................................................................................97 Fig 94. Grace Suite..........................................................................................................................................................97 Fig 95. VIP Suite..............................................................................................................................................................97 Fig 96. Superior Suite......................................................................................................................................................99 Fig 98. Deluxe Room.......................................................................................................................................................99 Fig 97. Honeymoon Suite................................................................................................................................................99 Fig 99. View looking out at Skaros Rock........................................................................................................................100 Fig 100. A restaurant in Fira looking directly out on the volcano....................................................................................101 Fig 101. The path that leads all the way to Oia...............................................................................................................101 Fig 102. Grace Santorini................................................................................................................................................102 Fig 103. Lima Duva Resort............................................................................................................................................104 Fig 104. Reception.........................................................................................................................................................106 Fig 105. Ů?Entrance to the lima duva resort......................................................................................................................108 Fig 106. View looking out at Skaros Rock.....................................................................................................................108 Fig 107. Entrance...........................................................................................................................................................109 Fig 108. Ů?The brick pattern creates a play of light and shadow.......................................................................................111 Fig 109. First Floor Plan ................................................................................................................................................112 Fig 110. Second Floor Plan............................................................................................................................................113 Fig 111. Third Floor Plan.................................................................................................................................................114 Fig 112. Elevation B.......................................................................................................................................................115 Fig 113. Elevation C.......................................................................................................................................................115 Fig 114. Section A..........................................................................................................................................................116 Fig 115. Section B..........................................................................................................................................................116 Fig 116. A floating wall acts as an entryway to the retreat.............................................................................................117 Fig 117. Lima Duva Resort............................................................................................................................................118 Fig 118. Amangiri Resort & Spa.....................................................................................................................................120 Fig 119. Pool contours to the intruding rock...................................................................................................................123 Fig 120. Amangiri Resort & Spa.....................................................................................................................................124

Fig 121. Zonning............................................................................................................................................................127 Fig 121. Site Plan...........................................................................................................................................................127 Fig 122. structure uses a mix of exposed materials to fit into the natural contextimage...............................................128 Fig 123. Floor Plan.........................................................................................................................................................129 Fig 125. Public Floor Plan..............................................................................................................................................130 Fig 126. Private Floor Plan.............................................................................................................................................130 Fig 127. Section A-A......................................................................................................................................................131 Fig 128. Section B-B......................................................................................................................................................131 Fig 124. A floating wall acts as an entryway to the retreat.............................................................................................134 Fig 129. outdoor pool.....................................................................................................................................................136 Fig 130. outdoor pool.....................................................................................................................................................138 Fig 131. vertical openings give a stylistic appearance for circulation or fenestration....................................................140 Fig 132. large operable windows bring the exterior into the space................................................................................140 Fig 133. Illuminated structure at night............................................................................................................................141 Fig 134. lounge are with a wind fence...........................................................................................................................142 Fig 134. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.....................................................................................................................145 Fig 135. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.....................................................................................................................146 Fig 137. 70% of the lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, not insubstantial, energy requirements had to be of sustainable origin...........................148 Fig 138. Waterproofed with an acrylic membrane and covered in canadian cedar shingles.........................................148 Fig 139. Hot water is delivered even at the furthest cabin from a solar array of evacuated tubes................................149 Fig 140. All water and soil waste is collected and pumped through an accredited biological treatment plant................149 Fig 141. Ground Floor Plan............................................................................................................................................150 Fig 142. First Floor Plan.................................................................................................................................................150 Fig 144. Section B-B......................................................................................................................................................151 Fig 143. Section A-A......................................................................................................................................................151 Fig 146. Elevation Plan..................................................................................................................................................152 Fig 147. Floating Deck...................................................................................................................................................153 Fig 148. Ground floor plan of the unit lodge...................................................................................................................154 Fig 149. First floor plan of the unit lodge........................................................................................................................154 Fig 151. Section B-B of the unit lodge...........................................................................................................................155 Fig 150. Section A-A of the unit lodge............................................................................................................................155 Fig 152. Wall Section.....................................................................................................................................................156 Fig 152. Elevatoion Of Beam G.....................................................................................................................................157 Fig 153. Lounge: each space gazes over the african safari landscape.........................................................................158 Fig 154. A timber platform extends over the swampland...............................................................................................160 Fig 155. The lodge has minimal to zero physical impact of any sort on the site, fauna and flora..................................162 Fig 156. There are twelve luxury suites......................................................................................................................... 164 Fig 157. Songjang Quarry Hotel....................................................................................................................................166 Fig 158. Exterior Facade...............................................................................................................................................168 Fig 159. Top View...........................................................................................................................................................170 Fig 160. Site Plan...........................................................................................................................................................172 Fig 161. Floor Plan ........................................................................................................................................................172 Fig 162. Section Diagram...............................................................................................................................................173 Fig 163. Section.............................................................................................................................................................173 Fig 164. Elevation..........................................................................................................................................................174 Fig 165. Diagram............................................................................................................................................................175 Fig 166. Aerial View........................................................................................................................................................175 Fig 167. Marine Terrace Resort Diagram.......................................................................................................................178 Fig 168. Marine Terrace Resort Terraces.......................................................................................................................179 Fig 169. Marine Terrace Resort.....................................................................................................................................180 Fig 170. Marine Terrace Resort Program.......................................................................................................................181 Fig 171. Grace Santorini Resort Diagram......................................................................................................................182 Fig 172. Grace Santorini Resort.....................................................................................................................................183 Fig 174. Grace Santorini Resort....................................................................................................................................184 Fig 175. Grace Santorini Resort Program......................................................................................................................185 Fig 176. Amangiri Resort Diagram.................................................................................................................................186 Fig 177. Amangiri Resort...............................................................................................................................................187 Fig 178. Amangiri Resort Swimming Pool......................................................................................................................188 Fig 179. Amangiri Resort Program.................................................................................................................................189 Fig 180. Z9 Resort Diagram...........................................................................................................................................190 Fig 181. Z9 Resort.........................................................................................................................................................191

Fig 182. Z9 Resort Walkway..........................................................................................................................................192 Fig 183. Z9 Resort Program..........................................................................................................................................193 Fig 184. Lima Duva Resort Diagram..............................................................................................................................194 Fig 185. Lima Duva Resort Swimming Pool..................................................................................................................195 Fig 186. Lima Duva Resort............................................................................................................................................196 Fig 187. Lima Duva Resort Program.............................................................................................................................197 Fig 188. Comparison of Precedentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spectrum Diagrams.............................................................................................198 Fig 189. Z9 Resort Diagram..........................................................................................................................................200 Fig 190. Z9 Resort Program..........................................................................................................................................201 Fig 191. Hierarchical Schematic Diagram Of Program..................................................................................................202 Fig 192. Alternate Site 1.................................................................................................................................................207 Fig 193. Alternate Site 2.................................................................................................................................................207 Fig 194. Alternate Site 3.................................................................................................................................................207 Fig 195. Qalansiyah, Socotra, Yemen............................................................................................................................209 Fig 196. Mori Village, Socotra, Yemen............................................................................................................................211 Fig 197. Hadibo, Socotra, Yemen...................................................................................................................................212 Fig 198. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site alternative 01.............................................................................215 Fig 199. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site alternative 02.............................................................................215 Fig 200. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site altenative 03...............................................................................215 Fig 201. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 01................................................................................................217 Fig 202. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 02................................................................................................217 Fig 203. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 03................................................................................................217 Fig 204. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 01......................................................219 Fig 205. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 02......................................................219 Fig 206. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 03......................................................219 Fig 207. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 01.............................................................................221 Fig 208. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 02.............................................................................221 Fig 209. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 03.............................................................................221 Fig 210. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 01............................................................................................223 Fig 211. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 02............................................................................................223 Fig 212. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 03............................................................................................223 Fig 213. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 02......................................................................225 Fig 214. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 02......................................................................225 Fig 215. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 03......................................................................225 Fig 216. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 01.....................................................................................................227 Fig 217. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 02.....................................................................................................227 Fig 218. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 03.....................................................................................................227 Fig 219. Site comparison table......................................................................................................................................229 Fig 220. Socotra Island, Yemen.....................................................................................................................................232 Fig 221. Marina Terrace Resort.....................................................................................................................................234 Fig 222. Z9 Resort.........................................................................................................................................................234 Fig 223. Grace Santorini Resort....................................................................................................................................234 Fig 224. Lima Duva Resort............................................................................................................................................235 Fig 225. Amangiri Resort...............................................................................................................................................235 Fig 226. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge.....................................................................................................................235 Fig 227. Comparison of Precedentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spectrum Diagrams.............................................................................................236 Fig 228. Space Program Massing & Site.......................................................................................................................239 Fig 229. Digram of the Formulated Program.................................................................................................................240 Fig 230. Selected Site Map............................................................................................................................................243 Fig 231. Table Comparing Site Alternatives...................................................................................................................244 Fig 232. Preliminary Design Concept (1).......................................................................................................................245 Fig 233. Preliminary Design Concept (2).......................................................................................................................246 Fig 234. Preliminary Design Concept (Section).............................................................................................................247 Fig 235. Preliminary Design Concept (Entrance)...........................................................................................................247

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

‘‘Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.’’ Le Corbusier

Introduction Socotra was the island where time stood still. Found 240 miles south of Yemen, where the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet, it had been nearly untouched by modernity. Socotra boasts not only with natural beauties but stacked with stunning stories conceived through its long history. One of the stories tell that ‘‘As legends put it, the Egyptians utilized to visit Socotra to set up frankincense plantations because its resin was said to assist spirits to reach the life following death. Concurring to the Phoenicians, the island utilized to be a home to the legendary Phoenix bird that lived on the frankincense and flew to the Egyptian city of Heliopolis each 500 years with a specific end goal to ascend from its ashes.” Hence the name “The Island Of Phoenix”. It is also resolved to be a spot of energizing occasions as the island is located on ancient trade routes not along way from the centers of powerful civilizations. Additionally, it generally thrived with special regular fortunes that were highly valued in the rest of the world. According to UNESCO data, 37% of its plants, 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its territory snails are not found any place else on the planet. The inhabitants of the island are mostly 60 000 mostly working on fishing, grazing, and agriculture. An investigation done by the UNDP organization demonstrated that 67% of both the fishing community and the grazing community have high levels of income poverty. Being home to unique species, alien trees and rare environmental features, The island is being discussed as a potential biodiversity preserve, and international destination for ecotourism. Thus, The improvement of ecotourism on Socotra, would guarantee the foundation of biotic zones, empowering the nearby individuals to upgrade their employments whereas keeping up their traditional way of life. As according to world tourism organization in many countries tourisms works as engine for development through the creation of direct and indirect employment, and it can account for over 25% of GDB in some developing countries. Thus, an echotourism approach is needed to enhance the income of the island and provide the needed attention to the value of the island .

Fig 01. Socotra Island, Yemen

Island of Bliss Socotra is located in the Arabian Sea with the southern coast exposed to strong waves of the Indian Ocean between the African Horn and the Arabian peninsula. Its size resembles the island of Mallorca. The name of the island is believed to come from Sanskrit ‘dvipa sakhadara’, which can be translated with ‘Island of Bliss’. The island is additionally held by some to be the area of the original Garden of Eden, because of its isolation, organic assorted variety, and the way that it is situated on the edge of Yemen’s Gulf of Aden, which numerous interface with the old Sumerian stories of a heaven called Dilmun. Frankincense and myrrh trees develop openly on Socotra. The Dragon blood trees special to the island has sap that is a red as blood. It was utilized by the gladiators of Ancient Rome to cover their skin and to ensure it from injuries. In addition, The varnish that gave a special and valuable touch to Stradivarius violins, is additionally credited to the sap of the tree, a mystery kept by the luthiers of Cremona. These items brought Indians, Greeks, and southern Middle easterners to the island, after them came pirates. Socotra was the island where Gilgamesh of the Babylonian visited to learn the secrets of immortality from his relative. For the Egyptians it was “The land of the genii”, the original copy of the “Wrecked Sailor” tells the story and is protected in The Hermitage of Saint Petersburg. Herodotus said that the Phoenix stayed within the mountains of Socotra and Arab sailors thought that the Rukh flying creature of Sindbad. A local tradition holds that the inhabitants were converted to Christianity by Thomas the Apostle. Socotra is also mentioned in “The Travels of Marco Polo” According to Marco Polo the socotrians were Nestorians but also practiced ancient magic rituals despite the warnings of their archbishop. The Portuguese prevailed Socotra to protect its sea course to India. Since the late 19th century Socotra was a British protectorate. In spite of the fact that ruled by a sultan, the British consolidated the island within the new communist government of South Yemen in 1967. Amid the Soviet period the island was accepted to help a submarine base. The isolation of centuries finished with The landing of its first commercial flights. Had-

Fig 02. Desert Rose in Socotra

Fig 03. The most alien looking place in Earth

ibou. The fundamental settlement, and its environment, demonstrate a few changes. In any case, the vast majority of the island remains a remote and fascinating spot. The Socotra of the ancient days, can be found on the statures of the Haggar Mountains where the ancient birds settled and where the Uranus god had its throne before being castrated by its child Cronos. The Socotrans of nowadays know their own legends but have overlooked those of the old Egyptians and Greeks, neither do they recall the stories recounted by Renaissance travellers. The significance of the island had continuously been based on four nearly marvellous commodities: frankincense with its profoundly mystic meaning for old countries, myrrh as a pharmaceutical and premise for luxurious perfumes, dragon blood utilized for body beatifications and therapeutic medicines, and aloe moreover exceptionally valuable in traditional pharmaceutical. The value of these substances brought about in Socotra being much more famous within the old times than it is these days. Egyptian knew Socotra as the Island of the Genie - the soul of the sacred tree, whose gum they utilized for mummification, temple offerings and medication. To the Greeks within the first century, it was well known for the phoenix, ‘the Arabian bird’ and local people believe that the overflowing cinnabar-like resin of the dragon’s blood tree is the result of an antiquated myth of the combat between an elephant and a dragon, and the powers of life and death.

Fig 04. ِ Wadi Derher in the heart of Socotra.

Fig 05. ِ Afossile along the coast of the Island

Socotra was first mentioned in record be that as it may does not concern the overwhelming scent of frankincense but the noise of weapons. Amid his war enterprises, the young Greek titan Alexander the Great got interested in by Socotra. It is said that it was Alexander’s mentor, Aristotle, who topped interest in Socotra by alluding to the accessibility of myrrh some time around 330 BC. Those sent to colonize the island were hand-picked by Aristotle and came from his local town of Stageira. Their errand was to colonize the island and turn it into Alexander’s base for his intrusion to India and a rich source of recuperating myrrh that was more than helpful to the Greeks so much included in wars. Interests, this story was related by the Arab historian Al-Masudi composing within the tenth century Ad. Be that as it may Socotra got to be a portion of the Helenic world and was said by numerous old authors.

Dragon Blood Tree High on the hills and valleys of the Socotra archipelago, the Dragon’s blood tree or Brothers’ blood tree, that has spurred a number of legends and myths into existence. This is what this place is renowned for. According to one of numerous legends, God made a beautiful unused world out of nothing within the center of a huge, profound blue sea and made fascinating shapes of life to exist in it. But the foremost unusual of them all was the Dragon. It was a interesting and capable creature with an elegant body. In differentiate to its startling outside, this animal wasn’t dangerous. It was calm and agile by nature. It would do nothing but lay on the rocks on beat of this modern world, taking within the warmth through its scales from the summer sun and rest gently for hours and hours, day after day. It was how the mythical beast felt cheerful, resting fair so, gazing distant out at the skyline. God made this quiet but powerful creature the ruler of everything that lived in his world; its assigned defender whereas he was gone. But at that point, when the God returned after so numerous a long time of non appearance, he didn’t see the magnificent world he cleared out behind, but a world attacked and burned to the ground. He found not one of the other beautiful creatures he had created not so long ago. Only the dragon, still roosted on beat of the most noteworthy mountain, resting as per usual, and nothing but a dead marshland around. God was incensed. The winged serpent must have eaten them all and devastated his heaven. So he turned the mythical serpent into a tree and made it endure. At whatever point the bark of this tree Fig 06. Blossoms will sprout at the ends of the branches is cut, the dragon drains in torment. This strange tree, according to legend, is the Dragon’s Blood Tree. Another local legend has it that Cain and Abel are born in Socotra after their parents Adam and Eve have been expelled from the Garden of Eden. Cain and Abel are separately rancher and sheep shepherd. Jealous about his younger brother, Cain deceptively murders Abel. As punishment, he is at that point reviled and stamped for life by God. Abel’s blood spills into Socotra’s

Fig 07. The red sap

Soil and gives birth to a impossible to miss vegetable quintessence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the dragon blood tree. The dragon-tree is recognized by its unusual umbrella-shape, with branches coming to upward to capture the moisture through its thorny leaves. And, ,is named after the blood-red sap that oozes from the trunk when cut. In fact the ruddy sap had been utilized by the occupants of Socotra as a multi-purpose medicinal , valuable for treating wounds and eczema , and to mend from gastro-intestinal contaminations and respiratory tract , but over the centuries has been utilized as a colour within the world for furniture , lacquering for Musical Instruments and body beatifications. A little, fragrant white or greenish blossoms will sprout at the ends of the branches. After which, the tree will deliver orange berries, which takes almost 5 months to develop. Seeing the numerous trees standing firm with their raised covers, it is difficult to believe that this magnificent species that can live to over 300 years is seen as a vulnerable species. It is on the red list of the Worldwide Union for Conservation of Nature, suggesting that in the event that move isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made to guarantee the trees at that point the species may be wiped out. There are around 150 plant species on the island named incapacitated, counting three in a common sense risked creature assortments and 27 jeopardized. They are all in all endemic and kept to small regions.

Fig 08. Dragon Blood tree

Social situation The inhabitants of the island are mostly 60 000 mostly working on fishing, grazing, and agriculture. According to the local council officials, 50% of the population works in fishing while domesticated animals brushing is evaluated for around 40% of Socotraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total population while 10% works in exchanging, palm tree ranch, honey production, and tourism. It is short of a subsistence economy, but for the rest of Socotra depends on the central government of Yemen. An Investigation done by the UNDP organization demonstrated that 67% of both the fishing community and the grazing community have high levels of income poverty. There are likewise a few global associations working on site for the advancement and assurance of land . Numerous Yemenis were transferred to Hadibu , and opened shops adding to the neighbourhood economy . Conversely, it is assessed that at least 8,000 socotri work in the UAE to help their families on the island.

Infrastructure Socotra Island has an international airport that was built in 1999. Both Yemenia Airway (once per week) and Felix Airways (two times per week) travel to Socotra from Sanaa, Aden, and Al Mukalla. Recently, concurring to the high number of visitors who visit Socotra, Yemenia Airlines propelled non-stop flights from Dubai to Socotra, which even raised the quantity of vacationers going to the island. Besides, Rotana Jet, which is an Emartieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airlines, declared that it would Fig 09. Socotra flights ( Reffernce: Batool Al Jifri) begin having non-stop flights from Abudhabi airplane terminal to Socotra two times every week beginning from April. Socotra Island can likewise be come to through its seaport from Salalah. Transportation is a fragile issue in the island of Socotra. Since as much as current transportation has its advantages, roads development has been viewed as hurtful to Socotra Island and its environment. Chemical pollution from street development and streets can make habitat fragmentation. Hence, public transportation in Socotra has been constrained to few minibuses from Socotra Airport to Hadibo and from Hadibo to Qalansia, which are the principle areas on the Fig 10. Diagram showing locals status ( Reffernce: Batool island. Al Jifri)

Tourism impact The island is being discussed as a potential biodiversity preserve, a interesting investigate station for biodiversity studies as well as an worldwide goal for ecotourism. The development of ecotourism on Socotro, in conjunction with the rules of the Convention on Biological Diversity, would guarantee the foundation of biotic zones beside anthropological reserves, empowering the nearby individuals to upgrade their livelihoods whereas keeping up their traditional lifestyles. The cautious execution of these plans can emphatically affect the future of the archipelago. In any case, preservation and sustainability have been forced as the extreme law in any improvement exercises and Socotra has started its way towards eco-tourism. Much appreciated to united efforts of international researchers, improvement projects and local authorities, Socotri biodiversity got the top level acknowledgment by being recorded as the World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2008. Tourism can account for over 25% of GDB in a few developing countries. Concurring to world tourism organization in numerous nations tourism works as motor for development through the creation of direct and indirect employment. So the aim is to decrease reliance [on aid] and make a sustainable economy that can deliver part of their needs. Hence, increase work and give a sustainable income-earning opportunities for local people. While, help preserve the regions heritage and provide greater interaction with locals. Fig 11. Tourism elements

Fig 12. Figure showing Tourist Statics in Socotra Island ( Reffernce: Batool Al Jifri)

One of the major applications of Tourism are resorts. Resorts are considered as one of the main accommodations for tourists, it serves as the primary provider of the tourist’s experience. The Modem resort doesn’t work only as a place for service lodging facility, but it provides a wide range of amenities and recreational facilities. According to Huffadine (1999) resort are defined as: ‘’A place to influence social contacts, to go to social events, and enhance wellbeing and wellness. The social interests proceeds, and numerous different interests have been included; golf and amusement stops particularly have increased colossal notoriety, while ski, shoreline and urban “noteworthy” have additionally progressed toward becoming top choices. The conventional social introduction has extended to incorporate the investigation of different societies, with visitors joining instructive addresses and visits.’’

Resort tourism By the early 2000s, resort tourism had turned into a major type of tourism for some countries and destinations. Resorts are not simply settlement units but rather attractions in themselves. While resorts take after the traditional featured hotels in specific aspects, they contrast extraordinarily in their aspect contributions. Resorts are regularly independent, and the entertainment opportunities that they offer are alone enough to attract visitors. Such opportunities have a tendency to be unique in nature since they are normally based on the destination’s qualities. Resorts are built to give tourists looks of the destination’s exotic nature and culture while in the meantime providing them safety, security, and comfort. The historical backdrop of the resort can be followed back to old spas. Spas were the antecedents of resorts and have kept on existing in pretty much a similar frame, turning into the principal impact in present day resort advancement. Its basic impact in current resort development. The word spa gets from a Roman town of that name in the Belgian Ardennes, which is noted for both hot and chilly springs. In Ancient Rome, the Roman world class and high rankings Roman in gionnaries with families Europe, Africa, and Turkey built spas in their areas that are still outstanding today. The early Roman baths were little, humble and separated the genders. In the end, the baths wound up bigger, more intricate and were opened to both. Baths were much similar to resorts of today in light of the amenities offered at their location. Most baths included gyms, libraries, snack bars, restaurants, shops, lounges, bars, exhibition halls Fig13. Cemberlitas hamams and theatres. The topographical miracles of Baiae made the city an ideal contender for a resort for the most wealthy. As the Roman Empires expanded, most baths were built or located on sites with mineral hot springs. While, Greeks associated theirs with the god and built sacred wells and altars on this site. Hamams ‘Turkish baths’, The most developed and modern utilization of water with healing and relaxation purposes originates from Turkish hammams, and Arab baths. The hammams are one of the key urban facilities

Fig 14. Ancient Roman bath interior

in Islamic cities. They advanced from the Roman and Byzantine public baths, as these were absorbed when then dynasty tradition conquered Byzantine regions in the Arab region between AD 661 and 750. The period following the rise of Islam witnessed a fast development in the architecture of baths. The majority of those bathhouses were located close to the mosques. Europe in the Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries after the decline of the Roman Empire, there was little tourist activity in Europe . In general, pioneers and vendors , who were the main travellers, were obliged in lodgings or in private homes. In the way, the idea of the commercial resort or hotel was established. By the late nineteenth century, British inhabitants in India were building resorts house in mountains territories as an escape from the yearly heat of the monsoon season. The lodging were made comfortable with fireplaces, comfortable furniture , private baths and rooms for family. Types of resort Seaside resorts Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second oldest form of resort that is located on coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists. Village resorts is a type of self-contained resort in Europe, where the accommodation is generally in villas. A holiday camp and park , refers to a resort where the accommodations in chalets

Fig15. Seaside resort

Fig16. Ů?Spa resort

Spa resort is a lodging facility with the primary purpose of providing individual services to develop healthy habits, developed at the location of natural hot springs. Destination resort is a resort that contains the necessary guest attraction capabilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is to say that a destination resort does not need to be near a destination (town, historic site) to attract its public. Consequently, another quality of a destination resort is that it offers restaurant, lodging, sports and shopping within the facility so that guests have no need to leave the facility.

Fig17. Destination resort

Fig18. Village resort

Examples of Exotic Resorts Serengeti Serena Safari Resort, built in 1996, is a definitive combination of conventional African architecture and world-class style. Victor of various awards from the world travel press, it is maybe the best setting the Serengeti brings to the table. Drawing its motivation from the circular - Rondavel homes and twisting ways of a conventional Maasai village, the Lodge includes thickly covered, stone fabricated rooms, which are cooled by forests of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams. On the edge is a ‘vanishing skyline’ pool, which watches out over the ‘unlimited fields’ after which the Serengeti is named. Centrally found neighbouring the renowned Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the hotel has been intended to mix totally into the living scene. Mara Serena Lodge is Located on Ol Donyo Oseiya hill, in the western ‘Mara Triangle’ segment of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, it is one of the oldest and biggest properties in the Mara echo-system. Dating from 1973, Mara Serena Lodge is a translation of a traditional Masai Manyatta town architecture comprising of associated domed cottages assembled in a roundabout way. Sitting above the tremendous fields, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara. It has a marvellous perspective of the encompassing scene and birds life that occupies it. It is this very territory extending endlessly before the cabin where annual migration happens, when a great many wildebeest, zebra and gazelle cross the scene to eat the rich new grass and bring forth their young. Resort at Squaw Creek rests at the base of Squaw Valley USA, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and only minutes from California’s North Lake Tahoe. This property is arranged on 650 unblemished sections of land in Squaw Valley. An emotional lobby, with floor-to-ceiling windows, ignores a cascading waterfall and the amazing Sierra Nevada mountains. The land that Resort at Squaw Creek sits on was previously possessed by Wayne and Sandy Poulsen, who worked with Alex Cushing to form Squaw Valley USA into the ski resort that was pushed into the universal scene in 1960. The Ward-Young Architects-planned resort, with its smoked glass lodging tower that mirrors

Fig 19. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Fig 20. Mara Serena Lodge

The grand snow capped environment, offers staggered grounds reminiscent of Frank Lloyd. Wright. The Ariau Towers is a boutique resort Northwest of Manaus, Brazil, on the Rio Negro, a noteworthy tributary of the Amazon River. It comprises of 6 towers, with every one of the 288 rooms lifted from the rain woods floor by around 1020m and associated by approximates 8.0 of catwalks. The resort is one of the most established and biggest wilderness holds up in the Amazon. Portraying it as “a definitive tree-house”, travel writer Patricia Schulz incorporated the lodging as one of her “1,000 Places to See Before You Die”. Then again, the editors of Frommer’s South America extremely condemned the inn for its “mass-showcase” contributions and its absence of natural affectability, calling it “all that isn’t right with Amazon ‘ecotourism’” The tallest of the units, the Tarzan House, is based over a living Mahogony tree. The towers are interlinked by a wooden catwalk arrangement of roughly 5 miles, all inside the covering of the rainforest. Different facilities inside these tree tops incorporate 2 swimming pools, two perception towers (41 m) high and an all encompassing assembly room. Different types of local and non-local monkeys are regular around the towers, and give much entertainment to the tourists.

Fig 21. Squaw Creek’s Resort

Fig 22. The Ariau Towers

Conclusion Socotra is being discussed as a potential biodiversity preserve, and international destination for ecotourism. It lies on its unique flora and fauna, the island has about 900 kinds of plants including 307 kinds of endemic plants such as dragon’s blood trees , frankincense, Cucumber Tree, patience tree and others. The inhabitants of the island is divided between cattle ranchers and farmers in mountainous areas in land of dates, and the fishermen on the coast. According to the UNDP, the majority of Socotra local inhabitants live below the national income poverty line. Moreover, about 90% of Socotra’s inhabitants indicated that their household monthly spending exceeds earnings by an average of 50%. The income-spending difference is insured either by borrowing, family immigrant’s financial transactional backing, or selling of livestock in case of emergency. As a result, the inhabitants have lack of access to appropriate household amenities. One of the main reasons for the locals poverty beside the low income is that their engagement in farming is completely neglected thus their livelihood security is vulnerability and reliance on buying food goods from the market and it is high transaction costs as compounded by the expensive delivery charges from the mainland to Socotra. Thus, the development of ecotourism on Socotra, would ensure the establishment of biotic areas, enabling the local people to enhance their livelihoods while maintaining their traditional lifestyles. Socotra takes pride in their eco-tourism and values their spectacular plant and wildlife that may sometimes be only found on this island, so the goal is to reduce dependency [on aid] and create a sustainable economy that can produce part of locals needs. Hence, increase work and give a sustainable income-earning opportunities for local people. While, help preserve the regions heritage without intervention with the nature and provide greater interaction with locals. ‘‘We can’t give everyone jobs but we can attempt and ensure to have some sort of sustainable market.”

Fig 23. Socotra’s Nature

CHAPTER 02: PRECEDENT STUDIES

Marina Terrace Resort

Architects:

Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates

Location:

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, Korea

Program:

Unit 117 Residence, 111 Hotel Rooms

Site Area: 131,830 SM

Building Area: 25,992

Total Floor Area: 118,823 SM

As the main prize victor for an invited design competition, Yamasaki Ku Hong Associates Design Lab effectively adopted the terrace concept all through the site to design the Marine Terrace Resort in Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, Korea. The objective of the competition was to create a next generation resort-style luxury condominium and a boutique hotel complex which underwrites the on the astounding amazing view experience and provides maximum privacy. By locating terraced residences on a cliff edge, the occupants can encounter an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;undisturbedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; view of the ocean as well as an open residential park in the middle of the Villa towers and terrace lodging.

Fig 24. Marina Terrace Resort

Managing Oryuk Island and the recently settled Marina, the site is located on a spectacular seashore cliff. A single detached villa zone has isolated and transformed it into a gated-community to provide an increased security for the occupants. Single detached units are referred to as the Villa Bar view, an entertainment house and chateau W-Peaks which is a two generation, two entry house. Cluster housing is comprised of two types: House of Hanging Garden, which is the terrace house and Casa Cristallo, the Crystal Cube tower housing. The theme calls for a ‘super-terrace’ concept, not a typical small, closed terrace, however a flexible and expandable kind to increase interior living space. This super-terrace can maximize the sea view experience for residents of this resort. A boutique inn with 111 suite rooms and 29 terraced suites are located similarly as that of the group lodging zona, enabling clients to have astonishing ocean sees. The rooms of this hotel are generally bigger than a common boutique inn of this kind to to reinforce a sense of luxury. This hotel plays a vital role as the epicenter of this resort with a membership spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, golf range, in addition as a multi-purpose convention facility specialised for weddings adding to the key features of this hotel. As in the design of villas and condominiums, the hotel portrays a straightforward and economical style that’s also eco-friendly.

Maximize “View Experience” The most important mission of this design was to provide a sea view from each room and living space of all 117 units. Last siting permits no interference between adjacent units as well as providing a sea view from different levels of residential units.

Fig 25. Top view to hotel units

Fig 26. Super Terraces

Fig 27. Design Process

Fig 28. Privacy

Fig 29. Site Analysis

Fig 30. Units Development on site

Private & Public The site is split into 3 clusters: 1) Cluster A: private & exclusive single-detached housing with walking distance to the near Marina; 2) Cluster B: semi-privatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; multi-housing providing spacious bonus terraces; 3) Cluster C: public boutique hotel accessible to the adjacent park. This technique of siting provides a hierarchy among the site itself and an answer for multi-phased development among the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget.

Entertainment Villa Villa Bar view is found on the southern tip of the site, right on the cliff. This villa is intended for people that are trying to find a true-entertaining house. The villa features a 40 meter long amusement bar zone containing a great space to be used as an art gallery or performance hall, wine bar, and gymnasium with an endless pool and sauna. This bar are going to be floating on top of a winter garden with a fire place leading to a yacht marina path. A glass folding door between the interior area and the terrace adds flexibility to the current design. the ground floor is directly accessible to the northern road with a five-car garage, master zone, and living/dining/kitchen zone with a BBQ/fire place deck set on top of the entertainment bar.

Fig 31. Maximum View & Levels

Fig 32. Super Terrace

Fig 33. Site Plan

Block A Chateau W-Peaks Chateau W-Peaks is found within the northern part of the Block A and comprised of 3 floors of living and one floor of parking. This luxury, single detached villa was sited within the north-south direction, taking advantage of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slope. This allows two car entrances, almost sort of a duplex thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connected. The villa is divided into two zones that are severally operable: Master zone occupying second & third levels and Guest Zone occupying first and B1 levels. All of the rooms within the villa can fancy a sea view and privacy. a large size flexible terrace are a bonus area that has spacios space for outdoor activities like barbeques and pool-side parties.

Block B Casa Cristallo

The House of Hanging Garden The House of Hanging Garden, or the green terraces are three to four units of 45-degree rotated, 6.4m x 6.4m modules that are connected to create the terraced housing. The distinctive feature of this sort is that each space facing the ocean view has a massive 6.4m x 6.4m standard terrace, providing the owner more than double bonus areas. This terrace may be landscaped as a sun deck or a non-public outdoor garden with a tremendous view of ocean.

Fig 34. Diagram

Fig 35. Cluster A

Block A: Single Detached House

Fig 36. Cluster B

Block B: Cluster Housing

Block C Boutique hotel A boutique hotel with 111 suite rooms and 29 terraced suites are located within the same manner as that of the cluster housing zona, allowing users to possess amazing ocean views. The rooms of this hotel are comparatively larger than a typical boutique hotel of this type to reinforce a sense of luxury. This hotel plays a very important role because the epicenter of this resort with a membership spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, golf range, also as a multi-purpose convention facility specialised for weddings adding to the key features of this building. As within the design of villas and condominiums, the hotel portrays a straightforward and economical style thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s additionally eco-friendly.

Fig 37. Cluster C

Fig 38. Block C: A Boutique Hotel

Block A Chateau W- Peaks - Villa Bar- View

Fig 39. Chateau W - Elevation Plan

Fig 40. Chateau W - Section Plan

Fig 41. Chateau W - Basement Plan

Fig 42. Chateau W - First Floor Plan

Fig 43. Chateau W - Third Floor Plan

Fig 44. Villa Bar Basement - Floor Plan

Fig 45. Villa Bar - First Floor Plan

Fig 46. Villa Bar - Third Floor Plan

Fig 47. Cluster Type - Elevation Plan

Fig 48. Villa Bar - Elevation Plan

Fig 49. Villa Bar - Section Plan

Block B Housing of Hanging Garden - Crystal House

Fig 50 . House Of Hanging Garden

Fig 51. Hanging Garden - Section Plan

Fig 52. Hanging Garden - Elevation Plan

Fig 53 . Hanging Garden - Plan

Fig 54 . Hanging - Type D Plan

Fig 55 . Hanging - Type E Plan

Fig 56. Casa Crystal - Second Floor Plan

Fig 57. Casa Crystal - Third Floor Plan

Fig 58. Casa Crystal - Forth Floor Plan

Fig 59. Casa Crystal - Elevation Plan

Fig 60. Casa Crystal - Section Plan

Fig 61. Casa Crystal - Section Plan

Fig 61. Marina Terrcae Resort

Z9 Resort

Architects: Dersyn Studio

Location:

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Program:

3 story lobby, 1 story private floating units, 20 rooms

Area:

3100.0 SM

Project Year: 2017

Z9 Resort, awarded (International Design Awards) 2018 Winner Prize “hospitality” from BCI Asia, is a floating resort that perked up on Srinakarin Dam, Kanchanaburi. The resort is known for its fitly use of materials and its nature-oriented structure which provide private on-land accommodation and comfortable raft accommodations. every building utilizes natural ventilation, the shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view. The proportion is also in line with the surroundings. The lines clearly represent the natural lake-side context, and also the lobby is designed based on satellite direction that mean resort’s guess will enjoy gorgeous “Sunrise and Sunset” scenic.

Fig 62. Z9 Resort

Concept Z9 owners’ believe that one of the most effective way to enjoy natural surroundings is to remain and relax in the resort that adopted sustainable design concept. So, sustainable design approaches, primarily based upon the “3R” concept that are reduce, reuse and Recycle, are utilized in this project in many ways. the 3,100-square-metre resort units were transformed from the existing resort by using the existing wood materials as the “reuse” concept of the firm. designed as a nature-oriented complex, the units supply a hidden privacy on-land accommodation and comfy raft areas.

‘‘3R’’ Concept

(reuse reduce, and Recycle) Reuse, concept was refer to the use of existing wood from the existing resort. The old wood were use as resort decorations. OSB Board which used as the ceiling was another aspect of the reuse concept. This is because OSB Board was created by compressing layers of wood flakes. Reduce. One of the best way to build any building within the site which has rich-natural context is to create as less environmental footprint as possible. According to this way of approach, very-few site contour adjustment were applied. Light-weight structure such as steel structure was used to build this resort. Steel structure promote eco-friendly outcome in many ways for instance the wider span which means less onground touching and can be adjusted to suit with the existing footing, faster and cleaner construction in comparison with concrete structure. Recycle. Since some of the existing wood is quite large so, they were adjusted and used for in-door furniture. Moreover, close circuit water treatment was applied to treat the water before drainage into the lake. This mean resort’s guess can enjoy their water activities with worry-free.

Fig 63. 3R Concept (reuse reduce, and Recycle)

Fig 64. Aerial View

Site Contexts According to the existing site contexts of Z9 Resort which are lake-side and hill-side area, “architectural of the mountain hug” are used because the key concept of the holistic resort designing furthermore as its space planning. The mountain, as one of the most existing contexts, its visual form has simplified to be simply easy curve. This also the most criteria for material choices and construction techniques like the shingle roof because of its properties. Resort’s guess can simply see this easy curve from the outer surface of most of the Z9’s building. this simple curve also creates the most form and space of each building from the lobby to the private floating units.

Envorinment Protection The building could be considered as the main actor of resort designing based mostly upon most designer opinion. but Dersyn Studio strongly believes that the natural context should play the most vital role in resort designing and resort buildings should be simply a supporting actors. the relationship between natural contexts and resort buildings, supported Dersyn’s purpose of view, is just like the relationship of the most famous painting (natural contexts) and its frame (resort building). Similarly, sensible detail design likewise as good planning will frame nice and live able architectural space just like the common area at Z9 Resort. because of the shading from existing big tree, guess from any age can use this space and spend their times along. The elderly will relish their vacation while their descendant will enjoy reading and running at this common space. These activities are also the real meaning of live able architectural space.

Fig 65. The restaurant

The Lobby The lobby, as the very first arrival space of resort’s guess, plays the vital role in demonstrating the relationship of “the most noted painting and its frame” in many ways. The walk-way inside the lobby space, the lighting design and installation details work together and create the “catwalk” like atmosphere. {the planning|the design|the look} design, the physical form of the lobby and its construction details in conjunction with lake aspect scenic additionally work together and build “stage show” like atmosphere. When resort’s guess walkthrough the walkway of the lobby and reach the end of the walkway, they’re going to see the beautiful view of the attractive lake with some mountain as the background. Dersyn Studio uses cantilever steel construction technique to form the “stage show” at the very end of the walkway. This construction technique additionally creates “eye-catching” form once look from outside the lobby. Many resort’s guess claim the general architectural space and natural scenic at the lobby are their rewards and recharge their spirit from long distance automobile traveling ,and maybe, their busy life throughout the workday. In Dersyn’s point of view, the shore scenic which can be seen from the lobby view point is like an artwork that consists of four elements that are design, water, mountain and sky.

Fig 66. the shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view.

Fig 67. The shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view.

Privacy and View Experience Dersyn Studio team members visited the site and stay there for many days. in order to synchronize several information, specifically the sense of place, the trip usually occurred before design concept arise. Since Z9 Resort needs to designed and built on the slope topography that also has the existing Thai’s country style old wood resort, that the overall construction details, master designing and resort’s orientation should be supported these conditions. this way of approach is the synchronization of information to make architectural design that strongly influenced by the sense of place. As a result, lobby and its terrace have designed and designed at the best place for enjoying sunrise and sun-set scenic. each space of Z9 Resort have designed and designed based on the existing slope, existing footing of the old resort and existing trees as much as possible. These mean only a few site conditions has to adjust. Moreover, natural view of every particular area won’t be blocked by the others thanks to good master planning. These might be the explanation why, Z9’s famous non-public floating units designed on the lower lake-side area whereas the lobby and common area built on the higher hill-side area. this enables the gorgeous lake-side scenic can be simply seen from any part within the resort.

Fig 68. The walkway to the reception

Fig 69. The entrance to the resort.

At Z9, sustainable architecture design approach supported “3R” concept (reduce, reuse and recycle) applied through construction techniques and material choices. The Light-weight structure like steel structure was used to build this resort Steel structure promotes eco-friendly outcome in many ways for example the wider span which implies less on-ground touching and can be adjusted to suit with the existing footing, quicker and cleaner construction compared with concrete structure. though guess can see the concrete structure in some part of the resort for instance concrete roof deck. but this concrete roof deck built by casting some concrete on the pre-cast concrete flooring. this implies construction time can be reduced and less cement water wasted into the soil. The cement water is one of the main reason why the existing trees died in most construction sites. meantime these ways of approach conjointly creates as less environmental footprint as possible. Material choices and construction details that supported the understanding of natural “on-water” condition has clearly shown in the private floating units. Light-weight and non-rigid materials like local bamboo, old wood from the existing resort, OSB, shingle roof and vinyl flooring. Their non-rigid properties permit some self-adjustment thanks to the water current of the “on-water” condition. local material usage conjointly scale back co2 from the long-distance transportation also promote the sense of place to resort’s guess. Z9 Resort, from where guess consider it, both inside-out and outside-in, show architectural area that merged into the natural context and conjointly outline itself as one minority part of existing natural contexts. This relationship could refer to the relation of famous painting and its frame. Meanwhile, architecture should be a process to explain the real meaning of the sense of place to its users. This approach of architectural designing also demonstrate, “design + synchronization”, the core value of Dersyn Studio.

Fig 70. Detail

Fig 71. Zonning

Fig 72. Site Plan

Fig 73. Floor Plan

Fig 74. Roof Plan

Fig 75. Section A Plan

Fig 76. Section B Plan

Fig 77. Elevations Plans

Fig 78. Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reception

Fig 79. Rustic materials such as bamboo, natural stones and wood are applied

Fig 80. Bedroom

Fig 81. Restaurant

Fig 82. Floating Resort

Grace Santorini Hotel

Architects:

Divercity + Mplusm

Location:

Imerovigli, Greece

Program: Hotel

Site Area: 1,033 SM

Built-up Area: 517 SM

Project Year: 2010

The Grace is ideal in Greece. This 5-star, luxury boutique hotel with branches in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating destinations, looks wonderful combined with the scenery of the gorgeous, blue and white Santorini islands, the south islands of the Cyclades. With its excellent location in the Picturesque village of Imervigli above the Caldera (a centuries-old deep basin created from a sunken volcano). the Grace Santorini offers majestic views of the famed sunset cast across the Aegean Sea and therefore the Cyclades Islands also as a romantic, serene atmosphere for guests. This 20-room hotel is sculptured into the cliffface 300m above Santoriniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volcanic Caldera. The understated design permits this extraordinary landscape to take centre stage.

Fig 83. Grace Santorini

Context The building provides a contemporary interpretation of vernacular architecture: economy of space, radical simplicity, and organic forms. Like Santorini’s Yposkafa cave-like dwellings with rounded walls and vaulted roofs excavated from the rock-face no furniture is free-standing. Custom-built storage and vanity units are formed into alcoves. All white interiors with brushed concrete floors reiterate the trademark white painted houses of the Cyclades. The infinity pool’s jagged define echoes the zigzag ways that crisscross Santorini’s sheer terrain. Santorini’s hotel rooms are invariably front-loaded to face the view, departure residents exposed to passers by, to ensure privacy, fragments of volcanic rock are positioned within the windows of 4 rooms, interspersed with apertures that give glimpses to the ocean. The feature echoes a local architectural technique, more commonly used for retaining walls, during which least amounts of mortar are used, leaving gaps between the stonework. By exposing the stones and exaggerating the areas between them, this light-filtering screen permits privacy and ventilation and casts patterned shadows as the sun goes down. Grace from above. Hotels in Lmerovigli have the best sunset views on Santorini. It will change depending on the time of year however typically the sun will set within the gap between Thirassia (on the left) and Oia (on the right). whereas Oia is known for its sunsets only a few hotels there have sunset views. The white buildings visible on the tip are literally looking into the volcanic crater and don’t get an immediate view of the sun setting into the ocean. The closest village to Imerovigli as you go south and about a ten minute walk from Grace. part of the volcano is visible to the left. Thirassia island is in the center of the photo and Oia a bit to the right.

Fig 84. View of Grace from the south

Fig 85. The stairs in front of Grace leading to Skaros Rock.

Luxury & Privacy In Santorini It combines luxury, top quality service and therefore the finest food and drink with a sense of privacy and serenity. Accommodation includes Luxury Suites, Deluxe Rooms With Personal Plunge Pools, Superior Suites facing the ocean and Junior Suites with spectacular views. Restaurants in Santorini with splendid ocean views, eating at Grace Santorini is always special, whether eating inside or at fresco. infinity pool offers bathers beautiful uninterrupted views across the caldera - the final word transporting experience that helps to outline a Santorini vacation.

Fig 87. The pool, bar, and restaurants with more seating inside.

Fig 86. The private villa at Grace Santorini

Fig 88. Site Plan

Fig 89. First Floor Plan

Fig 90. Second Floor Plan

Fig 91. Elevation Plan

Fig 92. Section Plan

The Villa Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unmatched privacy of own 400 sq m luxury suite and private spa in Imerovigli good for couples or little groups.

Grace Suite The Grace Suite epitomises what folks look for in an exceedingly luxury suite in Santorini with a caldera view. A tribute to the understated magnificence that has become a trademark of Grace Hotels. This excellent accommodation for couples features a large, non-public terrace with comfortable sun loungers and an attractive plunge pool.

VIP Suite The vip Suite offers luxury accommodation on Santorini thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent for couples. the luxury suite also features a very spacious terrace with a large plunge pool.

Fig 93. The Villa

Fig 94. Grace Suite

Fig 95. VIP Suite

Suite - Luxury Over the crater The Grace Suite represents the hotel’s premier accommodation. it features a large, private terrace with comfortable sun loungers and an attractive plunge pool. With broad views over the caldera and of the sun setting on the Aegean. features a “hammam” steam bath and a separate interior plunge pool with views to the horizon. Superior Suite feature a generous terrace with plunge pool and comfortable seating that leads into the living room. The caldera Suite is located on the very highest level that includes exceptional panoramic views. Honeymoon Suites The honeymoon suites are beautiful, softly furnished suites, each enjoying sensational ocean views towards Thirasia island, Oia , and the sea. the right romantic Santorini hotel suite with plunge pool.the lounges have spacious seating with creative”comfort chairs” Deluxe Rooms The Deluxe rooms are on various levels of this steeply terraced hotel. All Deluxe Rooms enjoy breathless views of the caldera, Skaros Rock and in fact the wonderful Santorini sunsets. Four of the rooms feature a private exterior plunge pool. One features a spectacular 5 metre high rounded ceiling and a lit mezzanine design feature. the highest of the Deluxe Rooms features a spacious terrace giving even more panoramic views.

Fig 96. Superior Suite

Fig 97. Honeymoon Suite

Fig 98. Deluxe Room

Fig 99. View looking out at Skaros Rock

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Fig 100. A restaurant in Fira looking directly out on the volcano.

Fig 101 . The path that leads all the way to Oia

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Lima Duva Resort

Architects: IDIN Architects

Location:

Ko Samet, Thailand

Program: Hotel

Site Area: 1,033 SM

Built-up Area: 517 SM

Project Year: 2010

Lima Duva is a new phase of Lima Bella, located on Aow Praw, Koh Samed, Thailand. Koh Samed is a popular destination among modern couples who seek a place for romance, hence the phrase “Pai Samed Sed Took Raii,” referring to the island’s enchanting atmosphere. In Thailand’s 19th century literature, “Pra Apai Manee,” its revered poet Sunthorn Phu used Koh Samed as the setting for a passionate chapter. The design team took the notion that Koh Samed was generally perceived in relation to love and romance, thus the design development idea was to create a place that serves couples and their activities, while not alienating the family guests. Each unit has its semi-outdoor balcony acting as a divider from the adjacent unit to maximize the privacy.

Fig 103 . Lima Duva Resort

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Concept Based within the popular island destination of koh samed in thailand, IDIN architects have designed a romantic and family getaway in the quite lima duva resort. the design technique involved creating a retreat ideal for the various couples visiting but also take into thought the family guests which will be vacationing aboard. In general, the complete theme has been approached in a very contemporary manner. the various buildings on the location making up the facilities and private rooms have established their own identity whereas immersed within the luxurious scenery.

Design The whole construction takes on a modernist, stripped attractiveness with the implementation of various shapes and structures creating up the facilities and private quarters, that though they’re all joined in one formation, each has their own identity. based adjacent to the pool, the building takes form as cubical units, projecting and oriented at different distances and angles from one another. each room presents a semi-outdoor balcony acting as a partition to the neighboring room and serves as privacy feature. From the outside, the resort is hidden from view and pictured as a floating white geometric form. it apparently balances above the rubble walls, allowing passerby’s to catch short glimpses of the building inside. the lobby features the similar cubed-themed, where the façade wall has been constructed from brick blocks – transfer air flow into the building – they produce an interesting shadow effect.

Fig 104 . Swimming Pool Area

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Fig 105. Ů?Entrance to the lima duva resort

Fig 106. View looking out at Skaros Rock

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Fig 107. At the entrance guests need to bend down slightly as the space leads them in, gently revealing parts of the resort

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Swimming Pool Defining the resort is a sweeping tropical garden and pool. The pool not only is an entrance to the outside world but the colour of the pool tiles bit by bit become darker at the bath area to the create visual privacy for guests. Ventilation blocks are used on the corridors to bring in the sunlight in an exceedingly pattern that varies throughout the day, creating fully completely different impressions once walking back and forth.

The Lobby The lobby was designed in an exceedingly simple white geometric form settled close to the main road, enclosing the courtyard and the existing trees. At the entrance guests must bend down slightly as a result of the area leads them in, gently revealing parts of the resort. The white box lobby is also used as a screen for films and other media projection, using the courtyard as the seating area. With iconic innovation thread throughout Lima Duva, the resort serves to be the ultimate escape, Stress-free guaranteed.

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Fig 108. Ů?The brick pattern creates a play of light and shadow

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Fig 109. First Floor Plan

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Fig 112. Elevation B

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Fig 115. Section B

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Fig 117. Lima Duva Resort

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AMANGIRI RESORT & SPA Architects:

Marwn Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette, Rick Joy

Location:

Southern Utah, America

Program:

Resort & Spa

Site Area: 7,246 SM

Project Year: 2009

Amangiri, meaning “peaceful mountain,” forms one of Aman Resorts – Singapore-based company that develops small, exclusive resorts in extraordinary and often out-of-the-way places. an oasis in the middle of the ancient splendour of the Utah desert, where nothing has been left to chance. Amangiri Resort and Spa is a remote hideaway tucked within the luminous canyons of the American Southwest, boasting spectacular premises designed by three well-known architects – Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette and Rick Joy. Located in a protected valley with sweeping views across spectacular desert rocks, the resort offers both adrenaline-fuelled adventure and a peaceful retreat.

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Fig 118. Amangiri Resort & Spa

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Context Outdoor spa in a sunken court-yard.This resort the resort features a formidable program covering 243 hectares of land: 34 suites with numerous views and characteristics, a lounge, many swimming pools, spa, fitness center, and a central pavilion that contains a library, gallery, and private/ public dining areas, amongst other functions. To capture the desert landscape, strong simple geometries background the rough textured rock, at times seizing the role of spectator while at others in integrating seamlessly into it, permitting the natural contours to tell the nature of the man-made construct.

Concept The Amangiri Resort is a unique monument to high design, bears a inbuilt position in the desert site spotted with flat mesas and water-carved plateaus, and capture the amazing desert landscape. The three architects came together under a separate company, named 1-10 Studio, formed solely for the design and execution of resort, using their individual companies to support this effort. This resort is inspired by the concept of building from sand and rock. The buildings are designed as thick concrete masses, carved by program, movement and light. strong straightforward geometries background the rough textured rock, at times taking.

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Fig 119. Pool contours to the intruding rock

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Design The Juxtaposition between the pristine raw surfaces and organic red earth form a dependent relationship: the building is meant to frame the plateaus through varied apertures, whereas the landscape acts as a host for the sculptural structure, each of that compliments the other quite balanced exposed materials like wood, water, light (as may well be suitably considered in this case) and concrete, poured with local mixture to match the neutral orange hues, ground the vernacular into the site and facilitate to capture the unique desert features. Large openings offer a slice of the immediate exterior with retractable screens to increase panoramic views. exterior courtyards on the different steppes introduce the guests in an exceedingly more intimate way to the terrain, communicating with the interior in order that the outdoor experience is probably more important than the indoor.

The Site The resort features an impressive program covering 243 hectares of land. Located on a tremendous 600 acre site in southern Utah. The topography, the most powerful aspect of the Amangiri site. The location of the resort its dramatic surrounds where deep canyons and high plateaus create a raw landscape of huge power. The impartiality of the site southern Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s majestic cliffs and rock formation.

Fig 120. Pool contours to the intruding rock

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Program To fulfill the requirements of the various users, the building was to accommodate the following:

Public Areas

1. Administration 2. Gift shops 3. Main pool 4. Sports Facilities 5. Outdoor treatment 6. Salon. 7. Main Restaurants 8. Library

Private Areas

1. Suites with pool 2. Private lounge. 3. Private dining.

Facilities

1. Staff rooms. 2. Staff lounges.

Services

1. Storage. 2. Server room. 3. Kitchen. 4. Mechanical Room.

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Fig 121. Zonning

Fig 121. Site Plan

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Fig 122. structure uses a mix of exposed materials to fit into the natural contextimage

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Fig 123. Floor Plan

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Fig 126. Private Floor Plan

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Fig 127. Section A-A

Fig 59. Elevation Plan

Fig 128. Section B-B

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Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Architects:

Nicholas Plewman Architects

Location:

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Program: Lodge

Site Area: 5384.0 m2

Built-up Area: 517 SM

Project Year: 2014

A 24 lavish lodging inside the core of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The Okavango Delta is considered as one of the seven characteristic miracles of the African mainland. Since the underlying cabin was planned 17 years back, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been pronounced a world legacy site and in outcome a heap of all adequate, anyway impressive limitations are compulsory on working there. the Okavango waterway valley is a green slice through the bone-dry meadows of northern African country, around fifty miles east of the Namibian outskirt. The plenteous canvas of conduits and wetlands fans out over the kalahari Basin, framing one of the sole inland stream deltas on the planet.

Fig 134. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

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Concept The design of Sandibe addresses these difficulties as well as is empowered and enlivened by them. It is home made show of the considerable number of animals that have ever found or made sanctuary in and underneath the site’s old trees. The hotel draws its motivation from creatures that convey their asylum with them or weave it from the natural materials to hand. They picked the pangolin – Africa’s armadillo – as an explicit theme in light of its timid, slippery and totally safe nature and its capacity to twist into its own defensive carapace of scales. The last building seems to have developed naturally from its riparian site or, allegorically, to be some endemic, delicate and maternal animal driving her off spring through the marsh woods. In spite of the fact that LEED or GREENSTAR appraisals devices have not been produced or connected to this sort building – the task continued on the premise that in the event that they were, the most elevated gauges of accreditation would be gone for. The manageability goals of the undertaking were:

Fig 135. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

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Design The new structures must be completely worked of at last bio-degradable materials. The site, isolated from civilisation by a hundred miles of swampland, waterway intersections and unpleasant tracks must be totally cleared of all past non degradable material – truly many huge amounts of devastated blocks and mortar tenderly expelled from the timberland and trucked out of the delta. 70 % of the extravagance lodge’s, not deficient, vitality necessities must be of maintainable beginning. Insignificant to zero physical effect of any kind on the site, fauna and verdure. Finish treatment of sewerage and expulsion of waste. Despite the over the customer expected a boutique inn that would convey the exceptionally most elevated norms of extravagance to its very much obeyed and all around voyaged visitors. Basically this implied, notwithstanding novel and motivating plan, there could be no bargain on power, bounteous high temp water supply, extravagance washing and sustenance readiness equivalent to the best lodgings on the planet. The sorts of bargains that illuminate most eco lodges were not adequate. The finished venture meets or surpasses the majority of the above objectives: Sandibe is manufactured for the most part of wood. Covered pine pillars give curvilinear shape. The building skin is shaped like a modified vessel from layers of butt jointed pine scale boards; waterproofed with an acrylic film and canvassed in Canadian cedar shingles. There is no glass other than in the retail shop and library, the “coating, for example, it is, is Serge Ferrari Soltis texture – a penetrable however very climate safe and thermally productive layer. Outside screen dividers and balustrades are molded from an interlocking mat of eucalyptus slats woven onto firm wire. Decks and floors utilize FSC endorsed hard woods. Power is sourced from a 100 KVA PV exhibit that implies generators require keep running for 3 to 4 hours per day. High temp water is conveyed quickly even at the uttermost lodge from a sun oriented exhibit of emptied tubes supported up by warmth siphons constantly siphoned through a 2,5km ring primary. Despite the separation the deliberate

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Fig 137. 70% of the lodge’s, not insubstantial, energy requirements had to be of sustainable origin

Fig 138. Waterproofed with an acrylic membrane and covered in canadian cedar shingles

loss of temperature among source and farthest tap is 1.7 degrees. All water and soil squander is gathered and siphoned through a certify natural treatment plant that renders emanating authentically safe for release into the very touchy condition. At long last, the natural accomplishment of the undertaking is maybe best made a decision from the way that the zone’s productive untamed life including enormous creatures like elephant, hippo , lion and panther have kept on living on and utilize the site with such dismissal for the rising and finished structures that you may envision they basically don’t see it by any means. As IM Pei stated: “ Good design gives nature access.”

Fig 139. Hot water is delivered even at the furthest cabin from a solar array of evacuated tubes backed up by heat pumps

Fig 140. All water and soil waste is collected and pumped through an accredited biological treatment plant

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Fig 141. Ground Floor Plan

Fig 142. First Floor Plan

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Fig 144. Section B-B

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Fig 147. Floating Deck

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Fig 148. Ground floor plan of the unit lodge

Fig 149. First floor plan of the unit lodge

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Fig 150. Section A-A of the unit lodge

Fig 151. Section B-B of the unit lodge

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The result is a family of intimate, wood-shingled structures that nearly disappear into the riparian landscape and operate off the grid. The main building, an undulating, animalistic structure, winds through a copse of trees and comprises a “cocktail of timber,” which Plewman says includes pine, cedar, eucalyptus, and massaranduba, much of which was sourced locally. The design also repurposes leadwood limbs from the original lodge as handrails and stilts to elevate the bungalows, a necessity during the area’s seasonal flooding. Rising 27 feet from the forest floor to its peak, the lodge is essentially an upside-down hull supported by large parabolic portal frames made from glulam pine. The frames are bolted to concrete footings—which were exempted from the biodegradable material requirement—and crossbraced with twin pine 2x6s. Secondary arch ribs, soaked in a nearby river and bent on-site, help support the butt-jointed pine strips that form the structure’s wooden skin, “like the timbers of a boat,” Plewman says. This plank sheathing is finished with a roll-on acrylic waterproof membrane and cedar shingles, which were sourced from Canada because of its limited availability locally. Viewed from the southeast, the building shell resembles the scaly carapace of a pangolin, sweeping down to skim the ground before curving up to create entrances and fenestration. But from the northwest, where the lodge offers al fresco dining and the glulam arches are exposed to the elements, the structure is more akin to a corpse. “You could say it’s the ribs and carcass of some great beast that died in the forest,” Plewman says. The site’s remoteness, swampland, and absence of fencing set the groundwork for a challenging construction. “You’ve got elephants and lions and who knows what walking through there at any time,” Plewman says. But the asymmetry of the portal frames caused additional headaches. Even finding a fabricator was nearly impossible. “To create a portal arch in the South African context is actually very difficult,” he says. In fact, they could find only one suitable mill, White River Sawmills, in White River, South Africa. Fig 152. Wall Section

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Each frame must be broken into three segments—two leg underpins and the curve peak— to keep up the predefined span per segment and after that joined with steel plates. “Altogether, 10 unique radii were utilized, which implied that 10 distinct dances were required by the maker,” Plewman says. Be that as it may, when the timber touched base nearby after a voyage of in excess of 800 miles, a bit of which requires four-and six-wheel-drive vehicles, in any event half of the gateways had twisted. “[The arches] were bowed open a bit so the parabolas weren’t right at any rate,” Plewman says. He considered dismissing the timber, however “it wasn’t pragmatic. One, [the mill] presumably would’ve left business. Two, the expenses would’ve been quite recently tremendous.” Waiting for new curves would have additionally caused huge venture delays. With the assistance of De Villiers Sheard Consulting Structural and Civil Engineers, in Cape Town, the draftsmen drew the provided areas in CAD and decided the new radii that would consider a smooth shape and be basically solid. At that point, utilizing an expansive roundabout saw, nearby temporary worker Lodge Builders Botswana re-cut the glulam outlines. The defects are generally impalpable, and even Plewman isn’t pestered by them excessively. Such sudden minutes, he says, can give a building surface and an increasingly exact vitality— which is the thing that he needed in any case.

Fig 152. Elevatoion Of Beam G

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Fig 153. Lounge: each space gazes over the african safari landscape

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Songjang Quarry Hotel

Architects: JADE+QA

Location:

Shanghai, China

Program: Hotel

Site Area: 5384.0 m2

Built-up Area: 517 SM

Project Year: 20201

The Songjiang Quarry Hotel, formally known as the Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental, is presumably one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenestâ&#x20AC;? and most daring inn improvements in ongoing history. Its a strong thought that sees a multi-story lodging complex settled into a 90+ meter high rockface of a deserted, water-filled quarry in the satellite town of Songjiang, 35km outside Shanghai.

Fig 157. THE SONGJIANG QUARRY HOTEL

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Context

The intriguing futuristic concept was the winning entry from design and engineering consultancy Atkins for an international design competition back in August 2006. However, in 2013, Martin Jochman, the original concept designer at Atkins, signed a contract with the Chinese developer, Shimao, to complete the design and overview the project on site with his own company Quarry Associates (HK) Ltd and its design studio JADE+QA based in Shanghai. The unique and largely sustainable design was inspired by the stunning location and the natural environment of the rocky cliffs, waterfalls and surrounding hills, centering around the theme of water and with an intention to reflect the natural landscape of the quarry. Currently under construction, the five star resort hotel, which is a part of the much larger Shimao Shanghai Themepark, will stand at over 20 storeys, 2 of which will be underwater, with another 2 above ground. The level above ground will be the main entrance level, featuring a conference facility for 1000 people, banqueting center and a series of restaurants with views of the quarry, the extensively landscaped surrounding areas and waterfalls. There will also be an extreme sports centre cantilevered over the quarry for activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping and more.

Design The bended center the building is comprised of 380+ guestrooms incorporated with the side of the quarry, each getting a charge out of gallery perspectives of the 100m cascade encased at the focal point of an immense inside chamber. The submerged regions, will incorporate an eatery, and submerged visitor rooms both confronting a 10m profound aquarium. The most minimal dimension of the inn will contain a relaxation complex with a swimming pool and other water-based games. One of the major structural plan components of the lodging must be the glass-cascade exterior, a creative, wavy glass drapery that mirrors the characteristic cascade adjoining it, falling consistently from a passageway over the quarry to its water filled base. It shapes the focal vertical flow interfacing the quarry base with the ground level.

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Fig 158. Exterior Facade

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The sustainable program for the lodging is broad. From aloof sun based structure standards to a far reaching green rooftop, to the utilization of geothermal and sunlight based vitality, the inn will create its very own capacity, warming and lighting. The normally lit interior chamber will likewise join the current shake confront, with its cascades and green vegetation while the previously mentioned green rooftop will enable the advancement to mix flawlessly into the encompassing condition turning into a characteristic piece of the nearby geology. The aggregate advancement cost is some place north of ÂŁ345million and will be worked by Intercontinental as their lead game and relaxation situated spa resort, with room rates said to be about $ 200 per night. Development, which is advancing is planned to be finished before the finish of 2016.

Fig 159. Top View

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Fig 160. Site Plan

Fig 161. Floor Plan

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Fig 162. Section Diagram

Fig 163. Section

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Fig 166. Aerial View

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CHAPTER 03: PROGRAM ANALYSIS

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Marine Terrace Resort Block A: Detached House Zone

Chateau W-Peaks

Chateau W-Peaks is found within the northern part of the Block A and comprised of 3 floors of living and one floor of parking. This luxury, single detached villa was sited within the north-south direction, taking advantage of the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slope. This allows two car entrances, almost sort of a duplex thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connected. The villa is divided into two zones that are severally operable: Master zone occupying second & third levels and Guest Zone occupying first and B1 levels. All of the rooms within the villa can fancy a sea view and privacy. a large size flexible terrace are a bonus area that has spacios space for outdoor activities like barbeques and pool-side parties. Block B: Cluster Housing Zone

Casa Cristallo

he cube formed Casa Cristallo is comprised of six 300-500 SM 2-storey units. By rotating the tower forty five degrees and locating the core within the north corner, all of the units have the ocean view. The core contains the stairs and elevator shafts that are isolated from the units to reduce noise generated from the core space. The 2-storey units are mixed in such way that every one of the units have equal space of ocean frontage. Also, every unit can be entered from 2 floors into the master zone and sub zone. The House of Hanging Garden The House of Hanging Garden, or the green terraces are three to four units of 45-degree rotated, 6.4m x 6.4m modules that are connected to create the terraced housing. The distinctive feature of this sort is that each space facing the ocean view has a massive 6.4m x 6.4m standard terrace, providing the owner more than double bonus areas. This terrace may be landscaped as a sun deck or a non-public outdoor garden with a tremendous view of ocean. Fig 167. Marine Terrace Resort Diagram

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Fig 168. Marine Terrace Resort Terraces

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Services

Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

Total area (Sqm)

Junior Suites Public suite

245 250

8 9

1960 2250

Privat suite

220

2640

Vip suites Honeymoon suites Suite Delux rooms Delux rooms without outdoor pool

280 150 210 180

7 5 8 8

1960 750 1680 1440

120

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Spa Swimming pool Gaming Shops Billards

250 50 150 50 150

3 11 3 4 1

Restaurant Cafteria Coffee shop Vending area Pool bar

115 120 80 60 100

3 2 3 5 3

Director's office Secretary Reservation Meeting room Manager office

64 83 60 70 80

1 1 1 2 1

Main enterance Lobby Information desk Security office Reception Registration & Visitors lobby

300 200 50 50 80

1 1 1 1 1

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Staff enterance Staff restroom

80 50

1 3

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80 80 50 50 75 45 70 80 65 45 45

3 3 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 1 1

PROGRAM

ROOMS & SUITES

TOTAL

ENTERTAINMENT

TOTAL

DINNING AREA

TOTAL

ADMINISTRATION

TOTAL

ENTERANCE

TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL

SERVICES

TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL LANDSCAPE TOTAL Parking TOTAL TOTAL

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Fig 170. Marine Terrace Resort Program

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Grace Santorini Resort This 20-room hotel is sculptured into the cliffface 300m above Santorini’s volcanic Caldera. The understated design permits this extraordinary landscape to take centre stage. All white interiors with brushed concrete floors reiterate the trademark white painted houses of the Cyclades. The hotel has 2 beautiful swimming pool, in addition to an infinity pool’s jagged define echoes the zigzag ways that criss-cross Santorini’s sheer terrain.Santorini’s hotel rooms are invariably front-loaded to face the view, departure residents exposed to passers by. The project consists of suite type units more than rooms with 59%. excellent accommodation for couples features a large, non-public terrace with comfortable sun loungers and an attractive plunge pool. Grace Suite excellent accommodation for couples features a large, non-public terrace with comfortable sun loungers and an attractive plunge pool. VIP Suite The vip Suite offers luxury accommodation on Santorini that’s excellent for couples. the luxury suite also features a very spacious terrace with a large plunge pool. Honeymoon Suites

Features view towards Thirasia island, Oia , and the sea. the right romantic Santorini hotel suite with plunge pool.the lounges have spacious seating with creative”comfort chairs” Deluxe Rooms All Deluxe Rooms enjoy breathless views of the caldera, Skaros Rock and in fact the wonderful Santorini sunsets. Four of the rooms feature a private exterior plunge pool. One features a spectacular 5 metre high rounded ceiling and a lit mezzanine design feature. the highest of the Deluxe Rooms features a spacious terrace giving even more panoramic views.

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Fig 171. Grace Santorini Resort Diagram

Fig 172. Grace Santorini Resort

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Fig 174. Grace Santorini Resort

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Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

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1 1 1

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110 20 40

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40 20 10

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TOTAL ENTERANCE TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL

SERVICES

TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL

Fig 175. Grace Santorini Resort Program

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The Amangiri Resort The Amangiri Resort is a unique monument to high design, bears a inbuilt position in the desert site spotted with flat mesas and water-carved plateaus, and capture the amazing desert landscape. This resort the resort features a formidable program covering 243 hectares of land: 34 suites with numerous views and characteristics, a lounge, many swimming pools, spa, fitness center, and a central pavilion that contains a library, gallery, and private/ public dining areas, amongst other functions. To capture the desert landscape, strong simple geometries background the rough textured rock, at times seizing the role of spectator while at others in integrating seamlessly into it, permitting the natural contours to tell the nature of the man-made construct. The Juxtaposition between the pristine raw surfaces and organic red earth form a dependent relationship: The topography, the most powerful aspect of the Amangiri site. The location of the resort its dramatic surrounds where deep canyons and high plateaus create a raw landscape of huge power. The impartiality of the site southern Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s majestic cliffs and rock formation.

Public Areas

1. Administration 2. Gift shops 3. Main pool 4. Sports Facilities 5. Outdoor treatment 6. Salon. 7. Main Restaurants 8. Library

Private Areas

1. Suites with pool 2. Private lounge. 3. Private dining.

Facilities

1. Staff rooms. 2. Staff lounges.

Services

1. Storage. 2. Server room. 3. Kitchen. 4. Mechanical Room.

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Fig 176. Amangiri Resort Diagram

Fig 177. Amangiri Resort

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Fig 178. Amangiri Resort Swimming Pool

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Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

Total area (Sqm)

Mesa View Suites Desert View Suites

93 93

14 13

1960 2250

Terrace Suite

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2640

Mesa Pool Suites Desert Pool Suites Girijaala Suite Amangiri Suite Mesa Home

146 150 347 348 576

2 2 1 1 1

Treatment room outdoor treatment Yoga room Saloon Swimming pool Reflecting pool Spa Reception Spa swimming pool Sauna Spa Entry Shower area Shop

350 40 133 40 677 20 36 163 90 45 100 45

1 40 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Restaurant Private dinning area Chief's counter Dinning area Terrace

45 30 25 40 1

1 1 1 3 1

PROGRAM

ROOMS & SUITES

TOTAL

ENTERTAINMENT

TOTAL

DINNING AREA

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION TOTAL

1 Main enterance Lobby Library Reception area

144 230 70 60

1 1 1 1

Staff enterance Staff restroom

60 40

1 3

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145 50 84 30 70 40 40 40

1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1

ENTERANCE TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL

SERVICES

TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL TOTAL

Fig 179. Amangiri Resort Program

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Z9 Reort Z9 Resort, awarded (International Design Awards) 2018 Winner Prize “hospitality” from BCI Asia, is a floating resort that perked up on Srinakarin Dam, Kanchanaburi. The proportion is also in line with the surroundings. The lines clearly represent the natural lake-side context, and also the lobby is designed based on satellite direction that mean resort’s guess will enjoy gorgeous “Sunrise and Sunset” scenic. The lobby, as the very first arrival space of resort’s guess, plays the vital role in demonstrating the relationship of “the most noted painting and its frame” in many ways. The walk-way inside the lobby space, the lighting design and installation details work together and create the “catwalk” like atmosphere. {the planning|the design|the look} design, the physical form of the lobby and its construction details in conjunction with lake aspect scenic additionally work together and build “stage show” like atmosphere. When resort’s guess walkthrough the walkway of the lobby and reach the end of the walkway, they’re going to see the beautiful view of the attractive lake with some mountain as the background. Dersyn Studio uses cantilever steel construction technique to form the “stage show” at the very end of the walkway. This construction technique additionally creates “eye-catching” form once look from outside the lobby. lobby and its terrace have designed and designed at the best place for enjoying sun-rise and sun-set scenic. each space of Z9 Resort have designed and designed based on the existing slope, existing footing of the old resort and existing trees as much as possible. These mean only a few site conditions has to adjust. Moreover, natural view of every particular area won’t be blocked by the others thanks to good master planning. These might be the explanation why, Z9’s famous non-public floating units designed on the lower lake-side area whereas the lobby and common area built on the higher hill-side area. this enables the gorgeous lake-side scenic can be simply seen from any part within the resort.

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Fig 180. Z9 Resort Diagram

Fig 181. Z9 Resort

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Fig 182. Z9 Resort Walkway

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PROGRAM ROOMS & SUITES

Services

Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

Total area (Sqm)

South the scene Escape north

25 50

10 10

250 500

TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT TOTAL DINNING AREA TOTAL ADMINISTRATION

TOTAL ENTERANCE

TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL

SERVICES

TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL TOTAL

Fig 183. Z9 Resort Program

750 Spa Swimming pool Shops Billards

100 100 60 120

1 1 1 1

Restaurant Cafteria Coffee shop Dining area

100 80 60 60

2 1 1 1

Secretary Reservation Meeting room Office Manager office

20 20 40 20 30

1 1 1 2 1

Lobby Information desk Security office Reception

60 50 20 60

1 1 1 1

Staff enterance Staff restroom

50 50

1 1

Kitchen Kitchen storage Laundry Restrooms Mechanical Room Electrical room

80 50 40 80 40 40

2 2 1 2 1 1

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Lima Duva Resort Based within the popular island destination of koh samed in thailand, IDIN architects have designed a romantic and family getaway in the quite lima duva resort. the design technique involved creating a retreat ideal for the various couples visiting but also take into thought the family guests which will be vacationing aboard. In general, the complete theme has been approached in a very contemporary manner. the various buildings on the location making up the facilities and private rooms have established their own identity whereas immersed within the luxurious scenery. Defining the resort is a sweeping tropical garden and pool. The pool not only is an entrance to the outside world but the colour of the pool tiles bit by bit become darker at the bath area to the create visual privacy for guests. Ventilation blocks are used on the corridors to bring in the sunlight in an exceedingly pattern that varies throughout the day, creating fully completely different impressions once walking back and forth. The lobby was designed in an exceedingly simple white geometric form settled close to the main road, enclosing the courtyard and the existing trees. At the entrance guests must bend down slightly as a result of the area leads them in, gently revealing parts of the resort. The white box lobby is also used as a screen for films and other media projection, using the courtyard as the seating area. With iconic innovation thread throughout Lima Duva, the resort serves to be the ultimate escape, Stress-free guaranteed.

Fig 184. Lima Duva Resort Diagram

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Fig 185. Lima Duva Resort Swimming Pool

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Fig 186. Lima Duva Resort

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PROGRAM

Services

Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

ROOMS & SUITES

Couple Deluxe Pool View Deluxe Pool Access Suites Duva Suite

24 27 29 47

21 15 6 6

Swimming pool

577

Restaurant

525

Lobby Reception area

165 30

1 1

Staff enterance

Kitchen services Restrooms

75 164 33

1 1 2

TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT TOTAL DINNING AREA TOTAL ADMINISTRATION TOTAL ENTERANCE TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL SERVICES

TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL Landscape TOTAL

Total area (Sqm) 504 405 174 282 1365 577 577 525 525 64 64 165 30 195 75 75 75 164 66 239 753 753 300 300 4093

Fig 187. Lima Duva Resort Program

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Comparison Of Programs:

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Fig 188. Comparison of Precedentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spectrum Diagrams

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Program Formulation (Conclusion of Architectural Precedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs)

The biggest part of the project is to preserve the regions heritage without intervention with the nature and provide greater interaction with locals. The deduced program consists of seven main zones: Rooms & suites, Entertainment, Dinning area, Administration, Enterance, Staff area, and Services. Room & suites area presents 58%, the largest according to the program. Entertainment including, Treatment room, Yoga, Swimming pool, Sauna, Shop, Gamming and Billards represents 9% of the program.

Both Dinning and Entrance represents 4% of the program. Dinning area including, Restaurant, Private Dinning area, Coffe area, and Cafteria. While Enterance including, Main Enterance, Lobby, Security office, Reception desk, and Information desk. Administration represnts 3% of the program.It consists of: Director office, Secretry, Reservation, Meeting rooms, and Manager office. Staff area is the smallest area and it includes, Staff entrance, and staff restroom and it presents 2% of the program.

Fig 189. Z9 Resort Diagram

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PROGRAM

ROOMS & SUITES

TOTAL

ENTERTAINMENT

TOTAL

DINNING AREA

TOTAL

ADMINISTRATION

TOTAL

ENTERANCE

TOTAL STAFF AREA TOTAL

SERVICES

TOTAL Landscape TOTAL CIRCULATION TOTAL Parking TOTAL TOTAL

Fig 190. Z9 Resort Program

Services

Area per unit (Sqm)

Recurrence

Total area (Sqm)

Dlux rooms Delux rooms for couple

40 55

25 29

1000 1595

VIP Suites

150

1500

Couple Suites Villa

200 500

13 1

Treatment room Outdoor treatment area Saloon Yoga room Swimming pool Reflecting pool Sauna Shower Area Shop Gamming Library Billards

350 100 50 140 150 20 100 100 50 200 100 150

1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

Restaurant Dinning Area Private dinning area Chief's counter coffee area Cafteria Vending area

120 50 50 25 80 80 40

2 1 1 1 1 2 3

Director's office Secretary Reservation Meeting room Manager office

65 80 60 70 80

1 1 1 2 1

Main enterance Lobby Security office Reception area Information desk

200 250 50 60 50

1 1 1 1 1

Staff enterance Staff restroom

80 50

1 3

Kitchen Kitchen storage Laundry Restrooms Changing rooms Control manger office Mechanical Room Electrical room

100 50 50 80 70 50 50 50

2 30 2 3 2 1 1 1

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Hierarchical Schematic Diagram Of Program:

Fig 191. Hierarchical

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Schematic Diagram Of Program

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CHAPTER 04: SITE ANALYSIS

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Overview of Site Analysis This Chapter Attempts To Analysis And Compare Three Selected Sites, After Analysing It With Different Diagrams And Criteria, All The Sites In The Island of Socotra aka The Island of Phoenix, the island located in the southern part of The Republic of Yemen. Each of the selected holds a sociocultural relevance. The project should be achieved in the shortest distance where everyone can reach. The following comparative diagrams aim to logically select one out of the 3 sites to encompass the developed program. The selection will be based upon the maximum potentialities that each site can offer and upon measures of each siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage and disadvantages. Such measures encompass the neighboring context, functional distributions and zoning, circulation, noise, views and panoramas from site and adjacent natural and manmade features.

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Fig 192. Alternate Site 1

Fig 193. Alternate Site 2

Fig 194. Alternate Site 3

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Alternate Site 01: The first alternate site is located a little bit far from the town of Qalansiyah, with meduim densities of people, and has an old Souq. Most of the people there in mid or low income people. Most of the people there are farmer 60% of the island is agricultural area. The area is predominantly residential, commercial and farms, the site is near Gulf of Aden and adajecent of Detwah Lagoon Ramsar Site which it will give advantage for the site in term of view and climatic and it has an access from (RR01 Highway).

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Fig 195. Qalansiyah, Socotra, Yemen

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Alternate Site 02: The second alternate site is located in Mori village near the island capital Hadibo. Most of the people there is low income people with A high densities population, and Most of them are farmer, 60% of the island is agricultural area because of the canals. The area is predominantly residential and farms, the site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden which it will give advantage for the site in term of view and climatic. The site is located near Socotra Airport which is main pointin the village and it gives more accessibility to the site. In 1939, the British built an RAF airfield at Mori, site of the present airport, which they occupied throughout World War II. Mori airfield, on Socotra island, has a 03/21 paved runway which is 3,300 meters long by 47 meters wide.

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Fig 196. Mori Village, Socotra, Yemen

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Alternate Site 03: The third alternate site is located near the island capital Hadibo. Most of the people there is mid income people with A high densities population, Hadibu formerly known as Tamrida is a coastal town in northern Socotra (Yemen), not far from the mount Jabal al-Jahir. It is the largest town of the small archipelago, with a population of 8,545 at the 2004 census. Hadibu is also the capital of the larger eastern district of Socotraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two administrative districts, Hidibo. For the inhabitants of the town, animal husbandry is the main source of income. The capital of Haidibou lies in the middle of the main island of Socotra, between the islands of the archipelago. It overlooks the northern shore. It is bordered to the east by the Hawari Mountains, to the west is the Heibek mountain range, close to Socotra Airport. The most famous mosque in the city is the Mosque of Al-Adani, which is the first mosque built in Socotra and it was built in the beginning of mud mixture. The area is predominantly residential, commercial and farms, and it is near the only shopping mall in the island. The site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden and not far from the mount Jabal al-Jahir, which it will give advantage for the site in term of view and climatic, there and it has an access from (RR01 Highway).

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Fig 197. Hadibo, Socotra, Yemen

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Location and Neighborhood Site 01: is located to the west of the island a little bit far from the town of Qalansiyah, with meduim densities of people, and has an old Souq. Most of the people there in mid or low income people. Most of the people there are farmer 60% of the island is agricultural area. The area is predominantly residential, commercial and farms, the site is near Gulf of Aden and adajecent of Detwah Lagoon Ramsar Site, a marine protected area renowned for its magic landscape. There is also an array of sea birds to be seen at the lagoon. Site 02: The second site is located in Mori village towards the west of capital Hadibo, and it is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden, it has the only airport in the island. Most of the people there is low income people with A high densities population, and Most of them are farmer, 60% of the island is agricultural area because of the canals.The area is predominantly residential and farms, the site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden which it will give advantage for the site in term of view and climatic. Site03: The second site is located to the northern part of the island in the capital specifically,some of the homes there are located by the shore and it is only a few meters away from it. The capital and its suburbs have more than 700 wells near groundwater.The site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden and not far from the mount Jabal al-Jahir, which it will give advantage for the site in term of view and climatic. It overlooks the northern shore. It is bordered to the east by the Hawari Mountains, to the west is the Heibek mountain range. The most famous mosque in the city is the Mosque of Al-Adani, which is the first mosque built in Socotra and it was built in the beginning of mud mixture. The area is predominantly residential, commercial and farms, and it is near the only shopping mall in the island. There are two hotels near the site.

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Fig 198. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site alternative 01

Fig 199. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site alternative 02

Fig 200. Location and Neighbourhood Diagram: Site altenative 03

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Size and Zonning This daigram shows the zoning of the site and divided into three mail part low rise and midrise and higherise this study will help us to know the surrounding building type and how we can get benift from the surrounding building type. Site 01: The site is having Mostly residential areas with low rise buildings to the South and Medium rise Buildings to the north and commercial zone to the west side of the town. The area is predominantly residential, farms and commercial. Site 02: the site consist mostly of low rise, public school, small souq and airport at far south of the village. Site 03: The Site is having mostly residential areas with low Rise buildings to the south and further in the east, the commercial district is centralised in centre hub of the town. The area is predominantly residential, commercial and farms, and it is near the only shopping mall in the island. The area is predominantly residential and farms.

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Fig 201. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 01

Fig 202. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 02

Fig 203. Size and Zonning Diagram: Site alternative 03

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Natural and Manmade features This diagrams highlight the natural feature-landscape, water surface, desert- and man made land mark that are proximate to the sites. Site 01: The site surrounded with many agricultural areas and has mainly two main Green areas which are considered not so far from the site the Detwah protected area and the Dragoon Blood tree valley are those natural landscape feature which exist in the site,The northern side of the site is enhanced with a natural detwah lagoon which is considered a water feature and beach, topography hills. Site 02: The Second Site has many agricultural areas runs along the canal and topography hills at the east side. Site 03: The third Site has mainly 2 mainagricultural areas, both of them at the east of the site. The first one located in the centre of the town along with it a bird lagoon runs through it, where as the second one comes in the southern west side of the site all of which are totally natural featured. The Haghir mountain located in the south of the site.

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Fig 204. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 01

Fig 205. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 02

Fig 206. Diagram illustrating Natural and Man-made Features: Site alternative 03

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Circulation and Infrastructure The corresponding diagrams illustrate the vehicular accessibility to the site through main, submain and connector roads. Moreover, it analyses the proximity of the chosen site and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relation to public infrastructure including metro and bus stops. Of site circulation patterns should be carefully understood as it would ultimately affect the in-site circulation. Site 01: The first site near Qalansiyah town at the south of the Site lies the local road which takes all the way to the inner city centre of the Qalansiyah town,along the southwest of the site lies the ring road S2 which connects the whole island, its considered to be more than 84km long. Site 02: The Ů?second site in Mori village has one main road,the S2 ring road lies on the south side of the site,it is considered to be 84km long which makes it the longest road existed in the island,apart from the small roads integrated with the site most of which considered to be non paved. Site 03: The third site in the heart of the island capital Hadiboh has a lot of different road network integrated by the site of most which is considered to be locally used to get access across the town,There is one main ring road which lies on the south of the site , it is considered as connection road between all the other parts of the island.

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Fig 207. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 01

Fig 208. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 02

Fig 209. Circulation and Infrastructure Diagram: Site alternative 03

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Views Site 01: The first site in Qalansiyah has a view from the north side overlooking the Detwah Lagoon The different topography levels along side the dragon blood tree valley on its south views makes a great addition to the site,The north features the qalansiyah beach which is one of the spectaculars ones in the island. Site 02: The second site in Mori village has the coast view from the north,the eastern side part comes with canal view, the south side view lies on some topography hills along with the site perspective, further on the southern side view comes the Mori airport along side its runway. Site 03: The third site in the heart of the island capital Hadiboh, lying on the Hadiboh coast from the north side of the island a great ocean view,the east zone features a bird lagoon site view all the way to the southeast, from the south view comes the Drabah valley and Haghir mountain whereas comes the dragon blood hills.

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Fig 210. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 01

Fig 211. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 02

Fig 212. Views and Outlooks Diagram: Site alternative 03

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Environment Factors The climate diagram is analysing the sun path and the direction of the wind, as well illustrating the pollution coming from the noisy areas, The climate of Sudan generally is hot and dry it can reach above 40 degree in the summer. Site 01: The first site is near Qalansiyah, located near The Gulf of Aden .The Atmosphere In The Site Seems To Be Fine Because It located near the Gulf . Site 02: The site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden and surrounded by Empty land from the south and west and there are a group of low rise building to the east which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t block the air movement Movement. Site 03: The site is adajecent to The Gulf of Aden and the mountain at south side provide shade from the sun heat.

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Fig 213. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 02

Fig 214. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 02

Fig 215. Diagram illustrating Environmental Factors: Site alternative 03

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Figure-ground The corresponding figure-ground diagrams illustrate the relationship between the mass and the void, relating the amount of “figure” (buildings) to the amount of “ground” (white background space) They help elucidate the general patterns in the urban fabric encompassing each of the selected sites. The urban context of site 01 has inclined and farmland methodology this can be seen with the expanded proportion of mass and void, where under 40% of the urban setting is involved structures. The urban context of site 02 shows is situated in a setting offering comparative structures examples to the second site. The urban context of site 03 shows the urban distributed of building shows that the building are distributed randomly but it create the best balance between mass and viod.

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Fig 216. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 01

Fig 217. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 02

Fig 218. Figure-ground Diagram: Site alternative 03

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Site Selection The preceding diagrams attempted to simultaneously analyze the alternative sites, thus identifying and evaluating the potential opportunities and constraints of each selection. It can be concluded that Site 03 is the most relevant selection for Resort and Therapy Centre. Firstly, it has the minimum obstruction of views from the surrounding masses in comparison to the other plots and could potentially provide the best site nearing the family. It has a prudent location near many services and has uncomplicated vehicular accessibility. Moreover, the site has a distinguished character due to its view to the Gulf of Aden and Haghir mountain together.

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Attributes

Site 01

Site 02

Site 03

Location qualities

Easily described location

Close to services

Future view blocking

Site area suitability

Vegetation

Natural View

Street surrounding

Transportation Less noise Positive climate

3 2 4

2 4 4

4 4 4

Accissibility Total

3 39/60

2 36/60

4 52/60

Fig 219. Site comparison table

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CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION

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Socotra’s Resort Socotra was the island where time stood still. Found 240 miles south of Yemen, where the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet, it had been nearly untouched by modernity. Also, It is being discussed as a potential biodiversity preserve, and international destination for ecotourism. It lies on its unique flora and fauna, the island has about 900 kinds of plants including 307 kinds of endemic plants such as dragon’s blood trees , frankincense, Cucumber Tree, patience tree and others. The inhabitants of the island is divided between cattle ranchers and farmers in mountainous areas in land of dates, and the fishermen on the coast. According to the UNDP, the majority of Socotra local inhabitants live below the national income poverty line. Moreover, about 90% of Socotra’s inhabitants indicated that their household monthly spending exceeds earnings by an average of 50%. The income-spending difference is insured either by borrowing, family immigrant’s financial transactional backing, or selling of livestock in case of emergency. As a result, the inhabitants have lack of access to appropriate household amenities. One of the main reasons for the locals poverty beside the low income is that their engagement in farming is completely neglected thus their livelihood security is vulnerability and reliance on buying food goods from the market and it is high transaction costs as compounded by the expensive delivery charges from the mainland to Socotra. Thus, the development of ecotourism on Socotra, would ensure the establishment of biotic areas, enabling the local people to enhance their livelihoods while maintaining their traditional lifestyles. Socotra takes pride in their eco-tourism and values their spectacular plant and wildlife that may sometimes be only found on this island, so the goal is to reduce dependency [on aid] and create a sustainable economy that can produce part of locals needs. Hence, increase work and give a sustainable income-earning opportunities for local people. While, help preserve the regions heritage without intervention with the nature and provide greater interaction with locals.

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Fig 220. Socotra Island, Yemen

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Precedent Studies Observation The study and analysis of seven architectural precedent studies provided an insight towards the architectural design of the resorts around the world. Firstly, Marina Terrace Resort, the resort has different type of units and clusters located on a spectacular seashore cliff. A single detached villa zone has isolated and transformed it into a gated-community to provide an increased security for the occupants. Single detached units are referred to as the Villa Bar view, an entertainment house and chateau W-Peaks which is a two generation, two entry house. Cluster housing is comprised of two types: House of Hanging Garden, which is the terrace house and Casa Cristallo, the Crystal Cube tower housing. The second precedent study is Z9 Resort, awarded (International Design Awards) 2018 is a floating resort that perked up on Srinakarin Dam, Kanchanaburi. The resort adopted sustainable Fig 221. Marina Terrace Resort design based upon the “3R” concept that are reduce, reuse and Recycle, are utilized in this project in many ways. The resort is known for its fitly use of materials and its nature-oriented structure which provide private on-land accommodation and comfortable raft accommodations. every building utilizes natural ventilation, the shapes and color intimately mixed in with the attractiveness of mountain and lake view. The proportion is also in line with the surroundings. The lines clearly represent the natural lake-side context, and also the lobby is designed based on satellite direction that mean resort’s guess will enjoy gorgeous “Sunrise and Sunset” scenic. Fig 222. Z9 Resort

The third precedent study is Grace Santorini, This 20-room hotel is sculptured into the cliffface 300m above Santorini’s volcanic Caldera. The understated design permits this extraordinary landscape to take centre stage. The building provides a contemporary interpretation of vernacular architecture: economy of space, radical simplicity, and organic forms. Like Santorini’s Yposkafa cave-like dwellings with rounded walls and vaulted roofs excavated from the rock-face no furniture is free-standing. Fig 223. Grace Santorini Resort

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The fourth precedent study is Lima Duva Resort, based within the popular island destination of koh samed in thailand, IDIN architects have designed a romantic and family getaway in the quite lima duva resort. the design technique involved creating a retreat ideal for the various couples visiting but also take into thought the family guests which will be vacationing aboard. In general, the complete theme has been approached in a very contemporary manner. the various buildings on the location making up the facilities and private rooms have established their own identity whereas immersed within the luxurious scenery.

Fig 224. Lima Duva Resort

Fig 225. Amangiri Resort

The fifth precedent study is Amangiri Resort & Spa, The Amangiri Resort is a unique monument to high design, bears a inbuilt position in the desert site spotted with flat mesas and water-carved plateaus, and capture the amazing desert landscape. This resort is inspired by the concept of building from sand and rock. The buildings are designed as thick concrete masses, carved by program, movement and light. strong straightforward geometries background the rough textured rock, at times taking. the building is meant to frame the plateaus through varied apertures, whereas the landscape acts as a host for the sculptural structure. The sixth precdent study is Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, a 24 bed luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The lodge draws its inspiration from animals that carry their shelter with them or weave it from the organic materials to hand. The final building appears to have grown organically from its riparian site or, metaphorically speaking, to be some endemic, gentle and maternal creature leading her off spring through the swamp forest. The seventh precedent study is Songjang Quarry Hotel, The curved core the building is made up of 380+ guestrooms built into the side of the quarry, each enjoying balcony views of the 100m waterfall enclosed at the center of a vast internal atrium. The unique and largely sustainable design was inspired by the stunning location and the natural environment of the rocky cliffs, waterfalls and surrounding hills, centering around the theme of water and with an intention to reflect the natural landscape of the quarry.

Fig 226. Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

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Program Comparison The third chapter encompassed the analysis an d comparison of the architectural precedent programes, thus helping formulate program that fits the needs of the resort. The biggest part of the project is to preserve the regions heritage without intervention with the nature and provide greater interaction with locals. Each of the Four precedent studies have almost the very similar features and the same functions throughout the project but in different order and arrangements at the areas Some of them do not have complete areas due to its size, but others have more than enough to serve the project. Compared to the space and its importance in the building is very important, and effectively show us the ways of distributing the functions depending on the importance and the areas which are required in a certain building. in addition to the study of the amount of visitors to the building and its users and staff, according to the requirements of the building and its functions. This study gives us a great opportunity to understand and calculate the needs of each individual visitor Or worker using the building spaces such as rooms of services. bathrooms and the parking . Which must be studied in detail to make a building having comprehensive needs for all kinds Of users. After having this study through out this chapter, and after planing a comprehensive plan for the programs of the project. it would be very easy to imagine an area of the project that is required for the building and space for the proposed site area In addition to it will show the way of forming the area of construction and other services for the exterior and interior Of the building. The areas doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only influence the size Of spaces at the building. but also decides the entrances and exits of the building,Directing the way of circulation the people use and transportation to the building particularly in this way we have eventually laid the foundations of rogram resulting in the determination to map of riot only the building Interior but in the the buildings exterior as well.

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Grace Santorini Resort

Marina Terra

Fig 227. Comparison of Precedentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spectrum Diagrams

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Lima Duva Resort

Amangiri Resort

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Program Formulation (Conclusion of Architectural Precedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs)

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Fig 228. Space Program Massing & Site

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The Concluded Program:

Fig 229. Digram of the Formulated Program

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Site Selection The site selection was done through the analysis and comparison of 3 alternate locations in Socotra. Some issues will refer physical issues such as Typology the design of the building will match the physical development characteristics of a place within the appropriate typology for that place and non-physical issues such as the result of a relationship between the building and its surrounding the context of climatic, cultural, economical. The preceding diagrams attempted to simultaneously analyze the alternative sites, thus identifying and evaluating the potential opportunities and constraints of each selection. It can be concluded that the site in Hadibo is the most relevant selection for Resort and Therapy Centre. Firstly, it has the minimum obstruction of views from the surrounding masses in comparison to the other plots and could potentially provide the best site nearing the family. It has a prudent location near many services and has uncomplicated vehicular accessibility. Moreover, the site has a distinguished character due to its view to the Gulf of Aden and Haghir mountain together.

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Fig 230. Selected Site Map

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Attributes

Site 01

Area

15,000 Sqm

Location

Located in Qalansiyah, Socotra, Yemen

Density

Medium Density

Automative Traffic

Relatively low automative traffic

Environmental (climate condition

North-westly prevalling wind and south-easterly warm wind

Noise Pollotion

Low noise pollotion

Facilated Vehicular Accessibilities

Easily accessible

Close Proximity

Difficult access to public transportation

Landmarks

Close to the old Souq from west, and adjacent to Gulf of Aden

Landscape and Vegetation

Close to recrational park and Coast Region from west, and adjacent to Detwah Lagon and Gulf of Aden from north

Water View

Limited view toward Gulf of Aden

Best Compined View

Good View, view to Gulf of Aden an Datwah Lagon from north

Context Eligibility

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Fig 231. Table Comparing Site Alternatives

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Close to K

Site 02

Site 03

15,000 Sqm

Located in Mori Village, Socotra, Yemen

Located in Hadibo, Socotra, Yemen

Low Density

Medium Density

Relatively medium automative traffic due to neighboring international airport

Relatively medium automative traffic due to neighboring industrial and commercial activities

North-westly prevalling wind and south-easterly warm wind

High noise pollotion

acceptable noise pollotion

Difficult accessibile

Easily accessible

Difficult access to public transportation

Free access to public transportation

he international airport from south-west, recrational park from east, and adjacent to Gulf of Aden

Close to Karimi Bank, Buhamid Stores and the football field from east, and adjacent to Gulf of Aden and Hagir mountain

Kiddah Hills from south-west, recrational park and canals from east, and adjacent to Coast Region and Gulf of Aden from north-east

Close to Karimi Bank, Buhamid Stores and the football field from east, and adjacent to Coast Region and Gulf of Aden from north and Hagir mountain from south

Nice view toward Gulf of Aden

ffers the best view, Gulf of Aden from north-east. And Kaddah Hill from south

Offers the best view, Gulf of Aden from north. And Hghir mountain with Dragon Blood trees from south

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Design Concept The corresponding conceptual design utilizes the physical context for the functional distribution of spaces. Firstly, the main entrance and adminstration unit that comprise about quarter of the total area are placed towards the north direction which is the main street. This done to ensure the easibility accesses. Secondly, the dinning area is placed under the administration and entrance, under the sea, so the visitors can enjoy Thier meals while enjoying the view of the rare sea creatures. The rooms, is in line with the surroundings. The lines clearly represent the natural lake-side context, and also the lobby is designed based on north dircetion that mean resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess will enjoy gorgeous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunrise and Sunsetâ&#x20AC;? scenic.

Fig 232. Preliminary design concept (1)

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Design Concept The main idea of the design is to give the vistors an experiance throught Socotra and throught the diffrent types of topography Socatra has , the visitors can experiance the mountains throught the entrance and lobby area, they can enjoy the magnificant view and direct vision to the mountains that the building is integrated with also they can sit in the balcony and face either the high mountain behind them or they can face the sea and the coast in front of them which brings new experience to the visitors. Also the residences of the resort can enjoy having there meals under the sea levels and have a direct view to the under sea and to the rare marine life that Socatra is proud of, for the rooms its a whole experience with rooms facing the sea , and on the edge of the area that connects the land with the sea, also they will have a private swimming pool for each residence so they can enjoy swimming near the sea , it gives and experiance as if they are swimming in the sea itself.

Fig 234. Preliminary design concept (Entrance) ( Reffernce: Batool

Fig 235. Preliminary design concept (Section)

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Layout and Area Requirements Different types of hotel offer varying standards of quality and facilities. Hotels may be part of a chain or independent. Where hotels do form part of a chain, special design requirements may be imposed. Hotel types include town hotels, holiday hotels, clubs, and hotels with apartments and motels. Accommodation facilities, including rooms. toilets. bathrooms, shower rooms. etc.. Hallways and floor service. should occupy 50-60% of the floor area. Public guest rooms, a reception area. hall and lounges require 4-7%, and hospitality areas, restaurants. and bars for guests and visitors 4-8%. A banqueting area with meeting and conference rooms needs 4-12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;%o, domestic areas, kitchens. personnel rooms and stores 9-14%, administration. management and secretarial 1-2%. maintenance and repair 4-7%, and leisure, sport, shops and a hairdressing salon 20-100%. Special areas for seminars, health centers and outdoor facilities, for which the space required can vary tremendously, may also be needed. National systems of classification. compulsory or voluntary. vary in range of categories and method of designation (letters, figures, stars, crowns etc.). Over 100 classification systems are in use, most based on the World Tourism Organisation (VVTO) model but customized to suit local conditions. Hotels offer different types of accommodation, including bedrooms. suites. self catering units and apartments using the hotel services - 63. The size and number of beds largely dictates dimensions and layout of rooms, e.g. twin 100/200 cm, double 150/200 cm queen-size 165/200 cm. or king-size 200/200 cm. Rooms may include a sitting area with chairs, a desk. TV, self-service drinks refrigerator and suitcase stand. corridor space should be about 6 m2 per room, and normally at least 1.5-1.80 m wide. Separate routes should be provided for guests, staff and goods. There is always movement in and near a hotel. Customers move from parking areas. through the entrance and reception, and then to lifts, staircases or corridors leading to bedrooms or public rooms. In most hotels, customers are not allowed to go from bedrooms direct to the car park without passing through reception. suitable fire escape routes must be provided to meet legislation.

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Hotels usually have a restaurant and/or breakfast area and one or more bars. Hotels with conference facilities may include a multi-functional central hall meeting rooms, exhibition areas and buffet facilities. Storage for extra furniture and additional parking space may be necessary. Specialist facilities may include audio visual media rooms, projection, equipment, simultaneous translation facilities, copying machines, fax machines and telephones. hotels should provide facilities for the handicapped ,and disabled in at least 1-2% of rooms, preferably on the ground floor, and with the following minimum criteria: ramps 1:20, corridors 915 mm wide, doors 815 mm clear opening, lobbies 460 mm wider than the door on the latch side, closet doors either narrow or sliding, shelves 1.37 m high. Ali Bathrooms: central turning space 1.52 m, width 2.75 m, vanity tops 860 mm high, 685 mm knee space, mirrors extending down to 1.0 m, compromise toilet seat height usually 430 mm. Grab bars are needed on the head-wall and sides of the bath and toilet. Standard bedrooms, 3.65 m wide, can be adapted to the following criteria: Switches 1,2 m high, space between beds and furniture 910 mm, beds 450-500 mm high with toe space below. Eye level from a wheelchair is 1.07-1.37 m; dressing tables should allow for this and have 685 mm knee space. Low window sills are also preferable.

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Hotels Kitchen Kitchen size is determined by the number of workstations, the space required for equipment, the range of meals and the extent of food preparation. However, for maximum efficiency it is important that routes between the kitchen, servery and restaurant are as short as possible. Hotel food preparation and beverage services fall broadly into three groups. (1) A choice of restaurants and bars, including banqueting areas and room service. This needs a main kitchen and stores area, with satellite kitchens near each restaurant and banqueting room, and service pan-tries on each guest-room floor. (2) One or two restaurants and function rooms on the same floor Needs one main kitchen serving restaurants and function rooms direct. (3) Minimal food service in the hotel, but separate restaurants available. Central vending machines and/or individual cooking facilities may be provided. Laundry services for a hotel may be provided by: â&#x20AC;˘ linen rental or contracts with outside laundries; â&#x20AC;˘centralized services operated by the hotel group: â&#x20AC;˘ hotel-operated laundry on the premises.

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separate use of indoor and outdoor water areas dining differing opening times, perhaps with limLarge complexes that combine indoor and open ited bathing time only in the outdoor pool, and air swimming pools, depending on the type of different admission charges: design, offer more flexibility than separate fa- • seasonal single use for instance at times when cilities and are ideal centers for family leisure one of the facilities is close, Consider the followactivities. However, the limitations imposed by ing when deciding on the type of design: the local seasonal weather patterns necessitate • the area of the indoor and outdoor pools approcareful consideration of the allocation of indoor priate to the size of the catchment area: and outdoor water areas. The design must differ- • additional water area in one or both of the secentiate between the type of use during summer tions which may be required to meet increase and winter times, as well as the transition periods demand resulting from tourism: in between. The following types of use can be • additional water area in one or both sections necessitated by special circumstances. considered: • inclusive use of all indoor and outdoor water areas at the same times, with unlimited bathing duration, for a standard admission charge:

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Sauna The sauna is more than a method of bathing for many it is a type of physical cleansing, almost a ritual, and it is now an essential part of all modern sports facilities. The classic location for saunas is next to a clear lake with woods and meadows for air bathing between sweat baths. Bathing sequence The principle involves alternating use of hot and cold air. Bathers sweat in dry hot air. and then in hot pure steam emissions, which are created every 5-7 minutes by pouring a quarter liter of water on to heated stones. Bathing involves three periods of 8-12 minutes in the sauna followed by cooling off with pouring bowls, in showers or a plunge pool. The cooling process also includes the air bath, which entails the breathing in of fresh, cool air as a counterbalance to the hot air, The air bathing area should be screened off and seating provided . In public saunas, adequate changing areas must be provided along with additional rest and massage rooms.

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