Tourist Information Centre

A tourist information centre developed in Kovalam to promote tourism and to serve as an abode to weary travelers coming to the beach. It also acts as an attraction with a rest area and viewing deck.

The project aimed at developing a Tourist Information Centre at Kovalam, which had all the facilities to welcome and cater to tourists of all kind (domestic and foreign). There needed to be cafeteria incorporated into the design as well.

The design focused on experientiality through architecture, where spaces where created to accomodate exploration and curiosity.

Design Development

The whole project plays with the interaction between structure and circulation. The aim was to design strcutures so as to create the longest path on site while still holding the users attention.

Row consisting of InfoDesk, CurioShop, ATM and a Foreign Exchange Centre providing services for tourists and locals alike.

Steps leading upto the Desk space which offers panaromic views of the ocean and adjoining coast.

Walls depicting artwork / grafitti and descriptions which act as infoboards for tourists to come and interact and also as an art exhibit

Cafeteria space provides food and a enclosed space for dining. Food can also be collected and had in different spaces of the structure.

Walls Shop Cluster

The walls are used to divide the plot and to direct the people, it is the building block of the design, fulfilling a multi-purpose role of canvas and barrier.

Cafeteria Deck

The shop cluster is placed strategically in the central avenue, coming into view as people start exploring the structure. Provides most of the amenities needed for tourists.

The cafeteria is provided as a collection point and an enclosed space for dining, people can come get their food and enjoy it inside or take it about with them as they explore.

The deck space provides an optimal view of the sea, the steps also provide spaces for seating and interaction. It can also act as a eye-catching feature for people who are walking.