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A Thesis on Nature Inspired spaces Hill Resort Mount Abu, Rajasthan Submitted in the partial fulfilment for the Award of the Degree of BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE by GAJERA HITARTH JAGDISHBHAI Under the Guidance of PIAR Thesis Committee headed by Prof. Bhagyajit Raval
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DECLARATION I, Gajera Hitarth Jagdishbhai declare that this thesis titled Nature inspired spaces: Hill Resort at Mount Abu Rajasthan has been accomplished by me While in candidature for the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture in Parul Institute of Architecture and Research. All the work Presented in this thesis including drawing , sketches ,3D views and Text , is Produced by me ,unless otherwise mentioned. It is under my knowledge that, if any kind of plagiarism is found it will be solely my responsibility and the institute shall not be held responsible for the same and appropriate actions could be taken by the concerned authorities which may also result into a cancellation of my degree. I understand that the academic work carried out in thesis is the intellectual property of the institute and the institute and /or the members of the Thesis Committee shall reserve the right to publish/ reproduce/ reuse the content in part or full, at any given point of time , for academic/ scholarly research and/ or practice.
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CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Mr. Gajera Hitarth Jagdishbhai has successfully completed his thesis on Nature inspired spaces – Hill Resort at Mount Abu Rajasthan , During the Academic year 2020-21 in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. Further it is certified that, as per our knowledge, the said report of thesis has not been submitted elsewhere for a degree. The information obtained form various sources to prepare the dissertation has summarized and acknowledged. It is to be understood that by this approval, the undersigned do not necessarily endorse or approve any statement made, opinion expressed, or conclusion drawn therein, but approves the study only for the purpose for which it has been submitted and has fulfilled the requirements laid down by the Thesis Committee.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This thesis becomes a reality with the kind support and help of many individuals , I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them. Foremost, I would like to offer the endeavour to god almighty for the wisdom and good health bestowed in order to finish my thesis. I would like to express my heartily gratitude towards my family for the encouragement and support through the tenure . I highly express my special gratitude to my guide Ar. Maulik Hajrnis for his immense support and guidance. I am grateful to Ar. Brijesh Gajera, Ar. Shubham Dudhagara, Ar. Parthrajsinh Vaghela for being at almost help. Lastly, I am highly indebted to my mentors, Prof. Bhagyajit Raval and Prof. Maulik Hajarnis for their continuous support and hope kept in me through the course of 5 year and helping me reach to what I am today.
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ABSTRACT Mount Abu and the major concern of the place is the climate change. Since last 25 year , there was no construction allowed in mount Abu due to over construction and climate change happening due to that . Now ,after 25 year the construction is permitted keeping the eco sensitive zone bylaws , in mind so the major concern of the proposed project is to construct the premise keeping and fulfilling those by laws in consideration and creating a eco sensitive environment . B.ARCH. 2021
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................ 17 1.1 Background ................................................................................18 1.1.2 Tourism .....................................................................................18 1.2 Problem .......................................................................................18 1.3 Design project............................................................................18 1.4 Place ............................................................................................19 1.5 Motivation ..................................................................................19 1.6 Objective ....................................................................................19 1.7 Research Methodology ............................................................19 1.8 Expected outcome ....................................................................20 2 LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................ 21 2.1Introduction ..................................................................................22 2.2 Characteristics of contours ......................................................22 2.3 Construction Material ...............................................................24 3 RELEVENT CASE STUDIES ................................................. 25 3.1 Lakshman Sagar Resort ...........................................................26 3.1.2 About Resort ...........................................................................26 3.1.3 Material ..................................................................................27 3.1.4 Concept ...................................................................................27 3.1.5 Cottage plan and section ....................................................29 3.1.6 Inferences ................................................................................30 3.2 BISATE (Rwanda) Resort ..........................................................31 3.2.1 About Resort ...........................................................................31 3.2.2 Objective of Study ................................................................31 3.3.1 Sandibe Okavango safari lodge ......................................34 B.ARCH. 2021
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3.3.2 About Resort .......................................................................... 34 3.3.3 Cottage Plan, Section , Elevation ..................................... 35 3.3.4 Material .................................................................................. 37 3.3.5 Inferences ............................................................................... 37 4 DESIGN PROJECT ............................................................. 39 4.1 Why Mount Abu? ...................................................................... 40 4.2 Tourism ........................................................................................ 40 4.2.1 Tourist Spots ........................................................................... 41 4.3 Mount Abu LandUse plan........................................................ 42 4.4 Site Information......................................................................... 43 4.5 Site Drawings ............................................................................ 43 4.6 Site Context ............................................................................... 44 4.7 Site view Zone........................................................................... 45 4.8 Site Slope ................................................................................... 46 4.9 Distance from the Site.............................................................. 46 4.10 SWOT analysis ....................................................................... 47 4.10 Climate of Mount Abu ........................................................... 47 4.11Design Guidelines ................................................................... 48 4.12 Program ................................................................................... 50 5 DESIGN PROPOSAL ......................................................... 53 5.1 Concept ...................................................................................... 54 5.2 Activity flow chart .................................................................... 55 5.3 Site Development ..................................................................... 56 5.4 Volumetric Composition Process ............................................ 59 5.5 Design Process........................................................................... 61 5.6 Form Development ................................................................... 64 B.ARCH. 2021
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5.7 Axonometric Plan ......................................................................65 5.8 3D Views ....................................................................................68 References: .......................................................................................73
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1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.1.2 Tourism 1.2 Problem 1.3 Design project 1.4 Place B.ARCH. 2021
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Introduction 1.1 Background India is second largest most populated country. There are different climates like Hot and dry climate, warm and humid, Composite, Cold and cloudy, Cold and Sunny. And Also The design of all houses, buildings according is by There climate. Many hill stations are in India. Most of the hill Stations in India were developed by the British around a central mall to get respite from the oppressive summer heat. Many have picturesque lake as their focal point, making excellent places for boating Activities and Tourist activities. 1.1.2 Tourism Rajasthan is located in the North western part of subcontinent. Mount Abu is most tourist Attractive place and also an important place for religious temples. Around 65% of the Tourist people coming to Mount Abu come to enjoy the Natural environment. 50% Tourist flow from Gujarat state. foreign tourists from 10% of the total flow. Fig.1 Location of Rajasthan in map of India. Source- www.mapsofindia.com
1.2 Problem The major problem in Mount Abu its over growing population and excessive construction which is done without keeping its topography and climate in mind due to which the ecosystem of Abu got affected. And that is way is why the whole hill station was declared as Eco sensitive Zone. 1.3 Design project Due to eco sensitive Zone the construction in the Mount Abu was not allowed since last years. But now the stay on construction is been lifted by the start government and the construction will be allowed by following the laws of eco sensitive Zone. So the project is to propose Hill resort with use of natural material.
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1.4 Place Mount Abu is the only hill station of Rajasthan. It is the most visited tourist place of Rajasthan where not only the public of Rajasthan but also public of Gujarat and Staters visit frequently. Its connects to Gujarat and which is why Abu is the most Famous Tourist place amongst Gujarat Crowd. 1.5 Motivation Once I visited Mt. Abu on holidays for relaxing in hill station. But when I get there the whole scenario was different, it did not feel like a hill Station . Rather, there was the huge concrete jungle. So I got a thought that I should Propose something here which is in the true sense Nature Connected. And mean while I read an article in the news paper regarding lifting the ban on construction in Abu. 1.6 Objective To Provide a peaceful environment for the resort and tourist people. To provide interactive space between cottages in resort. To identify the natural material of Mount Abu and consider the most useful material in the Resort design. Study about the Material and technique for the resort walls and foundation. To Generate an income through tourist people for Mount Abu. 1.7 Research Methodology The following sequential Method will be Apply and come up with the final design. • • • • • •
Identify the site location of the project. Understanding of the site location , Surrounding site context. Study About vegetation and site topography. Literature review of Resorts. Case study of the different Resorts. Understanding the spaces and Requirements of the project.
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Site Location
Literature/Case Study
Study of site context Topography
Design Criteria Site visit
Study about local material
Concept
Space Calucution Site planing
1.8 Expected outcome • Architecture challenges is in this project to understand the spaces and area required for the tourist people. • Provide Nature connected spaces, open spaces, gathering spaces and common spaces for the resort. • Use of natural materials such as Stone, since it is locally available in Rajasthan and pitched for roofs wherever intended in the design. Use of concrete shall be minimal or avoided in totality. • To provide a Jobs for local people and Generate revenue from tourist people. • To create a more natural environment design through resort and provide a nature connected cottages.
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2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Characteristics of contour 2.3 Construction Material B.ARCH. 2021
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2.1Introduction Different Types of Resort in India based on Location. Hill Resort, Beach Resort, Eco Resort. And many Design technique for different places resorts. While designing resort we need to know about Contextual element, Environmental consideration, Landscape design, exterior design, structure, connectivity, circulation. 2.2 Characteristics of contours
Fig.2 Showing hill
Fig.3 Showing Depression
Contour line cross ridge or valley line at right angles.
A series of closed contour lines on the map Indicate a depression if the the higher value are outside.
Fig.4 Showing Ridge line
Fig.5 Showing overhanging cliff
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Contour lines never run into one another except in the case of vertical cliff. In this case, several contours coincide and the horizontal eqivalent becomes zero.
Fig.7 Showing Saddle
Fig.6 Showing Vertical cliff
Depressions betwwn summits is called a saddle . it is represented by four sets of contoiurs as shown. It represents a dip in a ridge or the junction of two ridges. And in the case of a mountain range, it takes the form of a 90 pass.
Fig.8 Showing Saddle
Line passing through the saddles and summits gives water shed line.
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2.3 Construction Material Stone is the Sustainable Building material. Stone has been used in different buildings, houses walls, eco resort. Stone is Natural material and easily available material.
Fig.9 Construction technique for stone wall
Fig.10 Elevation of stone wall
Rubble masonry Technique: This technique is use for making walls for any buildings.
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3 RELEVENT CASE STUDIES 3.1 Lakshman Sagar Resort 3.2 Bisate Resort 3.3 Sandibe Okavango safari B.ARCH. 2021
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3.1 Lakshman Sagar Resort Location : Raipur Road Rajasthan Architect : Kamath Revathi Studio Project Type : Eco Resort Project Area : 32 Acres Total number of Cottages : 12 Built up Area of Cottages : 900 SQ.F. Fig.11 Location of Rajasthan in map of India.
3.1.2 About Resort The Lakshman Sagar Resort, located at the foot of the Aravalli range Lakshman Sagar was built in the late 19th century as a hunting lodge by the then Thakur of Raipur, Lakshman Singh though with a conservationist view of the heritage and surroundings. There reconceptualization of Lakshman Sagar is manifested through the endless detailing in the architecture & design.
Fig.12 Location of Lakshman Sagar resort Source- (Google Earth)
Fig.13 Cottage view of Resort Source- http://www.sewara.com/property/design-lakshman-sagar B.ARCH. 2021
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Spread over 32 acres along the man-made lake, the 12 cottages have been meticulously planned and conceptualized and are located in two clusters on either side of the facilities. Merging Rajasthani design with eco sensibility, the twelve mud and stone cottages, supplement the Marana and Zenana and invoke an experience both private and symbiotic with nature. A swimming pool was dug out of the rocks adjacent to the original 'haven' and fissures in the geological formations guided the shape and form of the pool is in rock-cut architecture. 3.1.3 Material
Fig.14 Stones used in walls
Fig.15 cottage view
The cottages are located in the natural topography taking into account views, trees, rocks, wind, sun, and drainage patterns. Design responses to these factors gave each cottage a distinct form and identity. The materials used for building were all sourced locally the foundations were made of local slate; the sun Dried mud bricks for the walls were made on site; local sandstone was used for door and window frames as well as brackets, lintels and roof slabs; `kikar' (Acacia) and eucalyptus logs were used as beams; local Bidasan marble was used for flooring bathrooms were built in sate masonry with basins carved from solid rocks. 3.1.4 Concept Introduced the 'Zero Kilometer' design concept. This stressed their belief that while design should be innovative and functional, efforts should be made to involve local craftsmen and preserve local traditions. This not only brings down the cost of a project substantially, but also reduces environment pollution entailed by transportation and makes quality control easier to manage, in addition to involving the local craftsmen and sustaining livelihoods in the region. Eco Friendly Architecture.
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Fig. 16 front view Of Cottages Source- http://www.sewara.com/property/design-lakshman-sagar
Fig. 17 Open common spaces connected with lake Source- http://www.sewara.com/property/design-lakshman-sagar
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3.1.5 Cottage plan and section
Fig.18 Cottage unit plan
Fig.19 Section A-A’
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3.1.6 Inferences In This Resort provide several Types of spaces like swimming pool, open playground area for public. Resort constructed using with natural material mud and locally available materials. Resort cottages design according to the contours.
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3.2 BISATE (Rwanda) Resort Location : Rwanda, Virunga National Park, Rwanda Architect : Nicholas Plewman Architects Project Type : Eco Resort Number of villa : 06 Area of one Villa: 91sq.m. 3.2.1 About Resort The Bisate Lodge is comprised of six spacious forest villas with spherical, thatched structures that echo the thousands of hills that dot the Rwandan countryside. Each spacious 91 sqm forest villa is made up of a bedroom, reception space, and bathroom. It’s warmed by a central fireplace and features breathtaking views from the private deck looking toward Mount Bisoke. The architecture and design was created collaboratively and led by principal architect Nicholas Plewman, with additional input from the National Ethnographic Museum, among others. The design team took inspiration from the Royal Palace at Nyanza and injected modern sensibilities
Fig. 20 front view of Resort cottages Source- Gallery of Bisate Lodge / Nicholas Plewman Architects - 12 (archdaily.com)
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3.2.2 Objective of Study To understand the sophisticated architectural and interior design of the Bisate Lodge building tradition as exemplified in the design of the Royal Palace of the traditional monarch. The spherical, thatched structures echo the thousands of hills that dot the Rwandan landscape. Also inspired by Bisate’s Amphitheatre setting, with the forms and outlines of the lodge thus accentuating the spectacular natural surroundings.
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Fig. 23 Layout of Resort
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3.3.1 Sandibe Okavango safari lodge Location : Botswana Architect : Nicholas Plewman Architects Project Type : Eco Resort Number of villa : 24 Area of one Villa: 5300 sq.m. 3.3.2 About Resort The Sandibe Okavango safari lodge located in Botswana country.Design of villas are in organic from and café area are connected with the nature. In Sandibe mostly used wood material and laminated pine beams give curvilinear shapes.
Fig. 24 front view of sandibe villa Source- https://www.archdaily.com/638271/sandibe-okavangosafari-lodge- nicholas-plewmanarchitects?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=navigation-prev
Resort cottages are inspiration from animal shelter. External screen walls and balustrades are fashioned from an interlocking mat of eucalyptus laths woven onto stiff wire. Pools are connected with the cottages. And pools are connected to the green space and outdoor spaces also. Entrance of cafe area is very large. B.ARCH. 2021
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3.3.3 Cottage Plan, Section , Elevation Cottage plan is very free flowing connected with open outdoor green spaces. Internal bed room plan is facing to the outdoor spaces . In this cottage different spaces pool , outdoor siting spaces designed .
Fig. 25 Cottage Plan
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Fig. 27 Section C-C’
Cafeteria area design is for 100 People. Cafeteria design form is uneven and organic form. Cafe dining space direct connect to the open outdoor spaces and green spaces. And the structure is very different from the other.
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3.3.4 Material
Fig. 31 Entrance of Cafe area
Fig. 30 front view of Cafe area
Cottages and cafe are made from natural material like stones, wood. Wood is Mostly used in interior part. 3.3.5 Inferences Cottage and cafe plan design is merged with site and nature. Mostly used natural stones for all walls and wood is used in flooring. Cafe spaces connected to the nature. All site tress are merged in designs and planning.
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4 DESIGN PROJECT 4.1 Why Mount Abu? 4.2 Tourism 4.2.1 Tourist Spots 4.3 Mount Abu Land use plan 4.4 Site Information 4.5 Site Drawings 4.6 Site Context B.ARCH. 2021
4.7 Site view Zone 4.8 Site Slope 4.9 Distance from the Site 4.10 SWOT analysis 4.10.1 Climate of Mount Abu 4.11 Design Guidelines 4.12 Program 39
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4.1 Why Mount Abu? Mount Abu is the hill station of Rajasthan and Famous Tourist place. Mount Abu Famous for Delwara Temples, Nakki Lake, Sunset Point, Achalgarh Fort Achalgarh Temples and many Natural places. To Provide Tourist attraction spot in Mount Abu and Provide Natural spaces with do not harm to ecosensitive zone.
Fig. 32 Location of Mount Abu Source- Google Earth
4.2 Tourism Mount Abu gets Tourists all Around the year, the peak inflow seasons being during Diwali, i.e. The month of November and summer holidays, i.e. The months of April and May. It also caters to a certain amount of foreign tourists all around the Year.
Fig. 33 The domestic overnight tourist inflow for the year 2005 to 2006.
Fig. 34 Tourist inflow in Lakhs from the year 2000 to 2013
Source- MOUNT ABU REGIONAL STUDY_03_12_2014 by Landscape Perspectives Academics - issue B.ARCH. 2021
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Fig. 35 The foreign tourist inflow for the year 2005 to 2006.
Fig. 36 Graph showing the month wise
disintegration of the number of Tourist for the year 2002 to 2002, 2005 to 2006, 2008 to 2009. 4.2.1 Tourist Spots The Statistic of survey conducted among the tourist and resident population involved in tourism as an occupation, about the different places of tourist interest. A major percentage of the tourists preferred to visit Guru Shikhar in Mount Abu. Nakki Lake is the next preferred tourist destination because of the boating facilities it offers.
Fig. 38 Local People- shopkeepers, Tea stall vendors, and photography guides, villagers, travel guides, hotel owners.
Fig. 37 50 % Tourists- Family, Couples, Students, Members of various Clubs.
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4.3 Mount Abu Land-Use plan Site location: Delwara Road, Mount Abu Rajasthan.
Fig. 39 Mount Abu Land Use Plan Source- Model (mountabu.com) B.ARCH. 2021
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4.4 Site Information Site area: 27400 Sq. mt. Max. F.S.I: 0.6 Max. height: 12 mt. Margin: 9 mt. From all side Ground coverage: 20% Fig. 40 google image of site Source- Google Earth
4.5 Site Drawings The site has gradual contour of 1:7 slope starting from hill top gradually descending downwards toward Sant Sarovar lake. It also has natural pond in near by context .
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Section B- B’
4.6 Site Context Sant Sarovar
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Palace hotel Bikaner house
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4.7 Site view Zone Phase 1 -This Centre of the site can have view point of greenery and the city of the place. Phase 2 - This Centre have a lake view and this phase is my central zone of the site to attract people. Phase 3 - This phase is preferable for the spa and relaxing zone of this resort as it have the peaceful view of lake and contours have the settle place. B.ARCH. 2021
Fig. 41 Palm Tree
Existing Buildings
View Point
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4.8 Site Slope The slope of contour is 9.6 meter in downward as the contour is downward the orientation of my cottages will be same.
4.9 Distance from the Site
Fig. 42 Distance from Mount Abu Source- Google Maps
To Gujarat 406 km
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Fig. 43 Mount Abu Bus Depo 2.6 Km away from site
Fig. 44Nakki Lake 2.3 km away from site
4.10 SWOT analysis Strength East-West Orientation site and easy Access. There Are major open area from front side with many trees. The site has gradual starting from hill top to gradually downwards toward Road side. It also has natural pond in near by context. Weakness The site for the project is situated bit far from the city centre, and also being a contoured site there were challenges for planning and services Opportunities To Create a Nature connected And Open Spaces. Threat Location of the site i.e., Mt.Abu is already having many Hotels and Resorts, so it was a challenge to create and design the project in a way which makes the project attractive and different form the existing Hotels and Resorts 4.10 Climate of Mount Abu The prevailing climate in Mount Abu is known as a local steppe climate. There is little rainfall throughout the year The average annual temperature in Mount Abu is 24.5°C , 76.1 °F. Precipitation here is about 686 mm , 27.0 inch per year. With an average of 30.9°C , 87.6°F, May is the Warmest Month. The lowest B.ARCH. 2021
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Average Temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 16.9°C, 62.4°F. The precipitation varies 280 mm , 11 inch between the driest month and the Wettest month. The variation in temperatures throughout the year is 14.0°C 25.2°F.
Fig. 45 Climate Graph Weather by month Source- Climate-Data.org
Fig. 46 Mount Abu Average Temperature Source- Climate-Data.org
Fig. 47 Mount Abu Month Weather Averages Source- Climate-Data.org
4.11Design Guidelines 1. Siting and Location: The site is located 3 km away from the city center and has a lot of natural feature around the site such as natural vegetation and lake thus making it a good location for hill resort. 2. Walls: Walls are made from stone material.
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3. Water bodies: Strategic placement of waterbody to maximize the experience of the Resort. 4. Form and massing : Form of the built structure will be organic in Nature. 5. Contour Cut and fill , Steps on contour
6. Cluster of cottages with open Green space: Green open spaces connected with cottages
Fig. 48 Outdoor Green spaces
Fig. 49 Interactive spaces of cottages
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4.12 Program FUNCTIONS
CAPACITY
NO. AREA OF IN UNIT SQM.
TOTAL AREA IN SQM.
ADMIN BLOCK RECEPTION AREA
4
1
50
50
WAITING AREA
4
1
30
30
20
1
50
50
2
2
50
100
15
2
80
160
MANAGER ROOM
6
2
80
160
ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT
5
1
100
100
SECURITY DEPARTMENT
2
1
80
80
30
2
100
200
KITCHEN STORE ROOM TOILETS
CONFERENCE ROOM TOTAL
930
STAFF QUARTER BLOCK STAFF BED ROOM
25
2
100
200
STAFF TOILETS
4
1
30
100
KITCHEN
1
1
50
50
STORE ROOM
2
2
100
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30
1
100
TOTAL
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RECREATIONAL AREA RECEPTION AREA
4
1
50
50
WAITING AREA
20
1
50
50
GYM AREA
30
1
200
200
CHANGING ROOM
20
2
40
80
INDOOR GAME
30
1
200
200
BAR/CAFE
25
1
100
100
SWIMMING POOL
30
1
200
200
CHILDEREN POOL
20
1
80
80
CHANGING ROOM
10
2
50
100
TOTAL
1060
COTTAGES (SINGLE COTTAGE) - 17 ENTRANCE
2
1
20
20
SEATING AREA
2
1
30
30
BED ROOM
2
1
30
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At.Toilet
1
1
20
20
SPA AREA
5
5
50
250
STEAM BATH AREA
5
5
10
50
TOTAL
410
TOTAL BUILT UP AREA
7730 SQ.M.
SITE AREA
27400 SQ.M.
GROUND COVERAGE 20%
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5 DESIGN PROPOSAL 5.1 concept 5.2 Activity flow chart 5.3 Site Development 5.4 Volumetric Composition Process
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5.1 Concept
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Fig. 53 Radially Arrangement of cottages
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5.2 Activity flow chart
Fig. 55 Overall Activity flow chart
Fig. 56 Cottage and Admin flow chart
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5.3 Site Development
Fig. 57 Minimal Vehicular Road Access to Reduce Vehicular chaos in the site .
Admin Fig. 58 Centralized Placed admin Block to create control Over site .
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Typology 1
Typology 2
Fig. 59 Division of spaces as per the typology and user group.
Fig. 60 Create Cluster of various Typology by following the Contour line of the site.
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Fig. 61 Division of amenities and movement in the site.
Fig. 62 Create A low rise mass to create a view through block and merging the Nature with built form through trees and shrubs.
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5.4 Volumetric Composition Process
Fig. 63 Linear Form Arrangement
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Cottage Admin Admin second floor Amenities
Fig. 64 Radially Arrangement
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5.5 Design Process
Fig. 65 Zoning of site
Initially the zoning was done keeping 3 major activities in mind. The central administration block and the Amenities block. The public zone (cottages) was on left side and right side of the site.
Fig. 66 Radially Grid According to the site
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Fig. 67 Road network according to grid
Initially the parking was provided on one side of the entry and the vehicular movement was restricted to the parking. The placement of Cottages was facing to the Sant Sarovar and Mountains. The service excess was provided from the existing 8m road on the North side of the site.
Fig. 68 Final Zoning
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Fig. 69 Final Layout
Fig. 70 Section A-A’ Fig. 71 Section B-B’
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5.6 Form Development
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Fig. 72 Formation of cottage block
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5.7 Axonometric Plan
Fig. 73 Admin block
1-ENTRY 2-RECEPTION AREA 3-COTTAGES KEY COUNTER 4-MANAGER OFFICE 5-COFERENCE ROOM 6-TOILET 7-STORE ROOM / SECURITY ROOM
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Fig. 74 Amenities block
1-ENTRY 2-CAFE AREA 3-DECK 4-GAME ROOM 5-GAME ROOM 6-TOILET 7-STORE ROOM / SECURITY ROOM 8-STAFF QUATER ROOM
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Fig. 75 Spa area block
1-SPA ROOM 2-TOILET 3-STORE ROOM 4-ENTRY 5-OPEN CONFERENCE SPACE
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5.8 3D Views
Fig. 76 Entry view of site
Fig. 77 Ramp with step design
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Fig. 78 Cottages connected with green space
Fig. 79 cottages on slope
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Fig. 80 Gathering space
Fig. 81 Family cottages cluster
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Fig. 82 Top view of single cottages cluster
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Fig. 83 Aerial view of Family cottages cluster
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Fig. 84 Internal Pathway of Resort
Fig. 85 Top view of Resort
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References: • India Map | Free Map of India With States, UTs and Capital •
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Cities to Download (mapsofindia.com) https://www.slideshare.net/gokulsaud/contouring-pdf Sewara | Lakshman Sagar History Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge / Nicholas Plewman Architects in Association with Michaelis Boyd Associates | ArchDaily Gallery of Bisate Lodge / Nicholas Plewman Architects - 12 (archdaily.com) MOUNT ABU REGIONAL STUDY_03_12_2014 by Landscape Perspectives Academics - issue Model (mountabu.com) https://wilderness-safaris.com/pressroom/press-releases/tetaisibo-adds-local-rwandan-flair-to-bisate-lodge-design Climate-Data.org Google Maps ECO-RESORT by Ayushi Surana - Issuu
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