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Resort / PMA
madhushala
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The vision for Kondan Resort goes
beyond the primary purpose of DESIGN
providing hospitality with modern PROCESS
amenities at a scenic location, and
seeks to address concerns related to
its social, regional and environmental
context. Only half the 30-acre
property has been developed, with the
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resort facilities being restricted to
16% of the area, 10% allotted for
rainwater harvesting and power
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Located on a slope along the backwaters of a lake, only a fraction of the site has
generation, and 23% reserved for
reforestation. Taking clues from
been developed, and where construction was undertaken, footprints were
optimized to respond to topography, exiting trees and natural waterways, with
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traditional architecture, the built-
form was evolved as a series of walls
that define private and public spaces
portions of the natural surroundings either contained or revealed as views.
Imagined on the lines of a historic citadel, the site is sub-divided into zones of
increasing privacy, stepped down along the hillside and defined by eight
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and lend their peripheries to socio-
economic activities reminiscent of
historic citadels.
intersecting walls, each with a unique character specific to its purpose. The
resulting interweaving of enclosed, semi-open and open spaces cater to different N
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area

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Maval is in the hills that separate the The walled campus SPATIAL DESIGN
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contains a series of large man-made
lakes built to supply water and
various elements of
traditional public
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Aamrai: four multi-level suites S T
spaces that facilitate
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hydroelectricity to these urban areas.
Although scenic, the region remains
remote and lacks basic facilities, with
interactions and
transactions between
situated inside a mango orchard, the
spaces of each being draped around
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one or more courtyards.
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small-scale paddy and dairy farms.
visitors and the local
community.
Tarangan: a series of six cottages
cantilevered off an axial spine
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The client, originally from Maval, The kund(stepped
T chose to return with a business model reservoir), focal point
towards a grove frequented by
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that would also create livelihood
opportunities and stimulate the local
for such activities, is
flanked by
Swimming Pool: spreads organically
through a cluster of trees, ending in an
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economy. The attempt then was to the bazaar(shopping
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and stalls for artisans,
infinity edge towards the eastern
valley. Y
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level of comfort housed in a built-
form that respects its context and
does not alienate its neighbors.
a moha(Madhuca
longifolia) orchard for
Health club: located on the north-
eastern end on the site, the spaces R
open onto the forest, with parts that
weekly farmers’
market, and a hall for
are open to public, such as the indoor
sports facilities and gym, being
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conferences or other accessed directly from the public
informal gatherings. area.
• There are different collection points all over the site which
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Much of the building material was sourced from the site itself. CLIMATIC CONDITONS OF MAHARASHTRA •
helps in providing water to the resort.

The structure uses the natural surrounding to camouflage

• Retaining wall
structure was used
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Stone from the excavation of water bodies and foundations has
been used extensively in various interpretations of vernacular
techniques ranging from dry pack to dressed masonry to
Maharashtra is one of the warmest region in India with an average daily high
temperature of 33 degrees centigrade. It is warm to hot all year round and invites to
the resort as a part of the forest. Giving it a very natural
persona.
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composite boulder concrete. During construction, objects such as
stone light fittings were sourced from local craftsmen, and daily-
wage labourers from nearby villages were trained in masonry or
bathe at average water temperatures of 27 degrees.
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other vocational skills that would guarantee them employment as
part of the resort’s maintenance staff.

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LOCATION
Kumaon /
Zowa This is a small resort/hotel in Uttarakhand, India Situated 1600m above sea level in the village of Kaser devi near the town of Almora. Its
named after the region it is situated, ‘kumaon’ a region of mountains, valleys, forests and scenic lakes. Access to the site is via a slightly
Architects steep track down, off the main road. This village road stops about 250 meters from the site and the rest of the way is through a narrow BORDER REGION OF UTTARPRADESH,
village walking the track to the site. 300KMS AWAY FROM THE HIMALAYAS

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Surrounded by undulating hills and imbued with simple elegance, the property is
spread across 10 luxurious suites, nestled in pairs across five structures with private N
overlapping terraces offering views to the Great Himalayan range.
The Kumaon is in Kasar Devi, a ridge above the historical city of Almora, which has
attracted artists, pilgrims, scholars and seekers for centuries — Swami Vivekananda, DH
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Lawrence etc.
Home to native forests, hidden waterfalls and terraced farms; the Kumaon region forms
part of the historic route connecting India to Tibet. Inhabiting rustic villages dotted with
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SITE SELECTED ON A HGIHLY CONTOURED LAND FOR MAXIMUM VIEW COVERAGE FROM
medieval stone temples, the Kumaoni people practice a unique culture untouched by
modernity.
SITUATED IN THE NOTHERN PART OF INDIA
EVERY LEVEL.
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SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
The main building was situated on
the highest point in the site, the
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Local Pinewood was used
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ground level is the main entry extensively, from floor finish to
The sloping site is terraced which is typical of agricultural plots in this area and is in
point which houses a lounge, doors and windows. Even the
two parts a small half-acre plot at the top of the site which we used to situate the
service facilities, and a two-acre plot, separated by small strip of common land. What
is special about the land is that it has uninterrupted views of the valley below and
library, and toilet and
administrative facilities, while the
first floor houses a dramatic steel
furniture was designed and made
on site. The local craftsmen were
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majestic views of the Indian Himalayas 300 km away. The roof of the lounge becomes

The architect decided to design the rooms in pairs, one atop the other and scatter them
cantilevered dining room, with an
axis vista towards ‘nanda devi’
a terrace for outdoor dining
and yoga. Further, the three
accessories for the chalets. Almora
has a fine tradition of weaving and
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India's second highest peak, sides of the dining room were all woolen fabric for bedding and
across the site at different levels. This was partly to reduce the bulk of the building and
to reduce the overall footprint of the development.
hundreds of kilometers away. also cladded with bamboo
sticks to reduce the visual
furnishings were custom designed
and produced locally.
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impact of the bulky steel
structure.
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The lower chalet was
built out of stone
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quarried from nearby,
while the upper chalet
walls were built out of fly
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ash bricks and cladded
with bamboo sticks to
give a sense of lightness. T U
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area:5.26ac
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1.MANAGERS QUARTERS
2.SPA
7.TOILET
8.STORES
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3.ENTRANCE TERRACE 10.SERVERY
Built up
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5.LIBRARY
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2000Sqm 6.OFFICE 13.OUTDOOR DINING
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3.CHALETS 1.UPPER CHALET 1.UPPER CHALET
4.LOUNGE AND RESTAURENT 2.TOILET
3.COURT YARD
2.TOILET
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4.TERRACE 4.TERRACE
6.SERVICE QUARTERS
7.FOOTPATH
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This structure forms a
prominent public building
in the new suburb “Tianfu
Vanke City”. This new resort
despite being in the city, is
Chengdu, located in a wide
plain, is a city that has
historically been
talking to, and immersing
itself in the mountains. With O
this space, the resort
characterized by the broad
expanse of flat land it is
embraces the spirit of
Shushan Mountain and
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situated in. In recent years it
has slowly started to
embrace the mountains and
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foothills around it. At the
core of that, the Shushan
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rolling shape has taken hold N
in people`s hearts.
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DESINGNING AND INSPIRATION CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF CHENGDU, CHINA C A

THE INSPIRATION HAS BEEN ABSRACTED FROM THE MOUNTAINS AND HILL AROUND THE REGION
From a western point of view mountains are mainstays in this world – solid and rigid focal points in the landscape. Far
eastern philosophical traditions form a strong counterpoint to that: Mountains move around, and in turn become clouds A D
that weave through heaven and earth. It symbolizes an energy returning to the human world, flowing between crevices
and cracks of our existence. They convert these concepts into a floor layout for the Chengdu VUE Resort, thus forming a
union of that duality – orthodox and fluid alike. S V
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Based on this picture the hotel`s spatial order runs along an axis of east-west direction, forming a
sequence of different yards. Along the way the path is defined by walls, which frame the landscape and S T
form viewfinders, that draw the surroundings into the hotel. Entering the hotel through the bamboos in
front of it, the visitor is accompanied by the waterbasins on the ground, and the everchanging eaves that
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connect the wall and building to the landscape and sky alike.

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courtyards and atriums, light
and shadow create different
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characteristics of the space they
dominate, giving the guest a
constantly changing world
around them. The constant
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intertwining of interior and
exterior further accentuates this
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effect. In its entirety these
effects create a storyline, laid
out in a way much alike the
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CIRCULATION OF VIEWS AND DESIGNING THE SPACES AND VIEW POINTS
Chinese scroll paintings. Inside
and outside form chapters,
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separately readable, but
unquestionable tied together to
one work of art.
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PUBLIC ZONE
PRIVATE ZONE
SEMI PRIVATE ZONE

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The construction of the building is mostly done with simple building techniques. The roof transports a complicated image, while
utilizing simple geometries on the inside. This attitude is carried throughout the building, with the result being a compound of
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modern steel structures and local traditional materials and bricklaying methods. This not only has a financial and construction
benefit, it also impacts the image the building is transporting to the outside: Brick eaves are reminiscing of the traditional china,
while glass curtainwalls reflect the shift towards more modern architecture. A D
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The shape and layout of the hotel, with these metaphorical meanings attached to it, work towards allowing people a
constant connection to Shushan mountain and the adjacent lake, forming different scenarios with the help of walls
and roof.
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1. ENTRANCE
2. PARKING
3. BIG YARD
4. RECEPTION&RESTAURANT
The "Ruộng“/ 5. POOL
H2 ARCHITECTS The land is in Phuoc 6. BUNGLOW1
Thuan commune, 7. BUNGLOW2
Xuyen Moc district, Ba 8. PATHWAYS
9. STORAGE&STAFF ROOM
Ria - Vung Tau
10. POND
province. It is near lots 11. GARDEN
of crowded beach 12. RICE FIELD
resort in Ho Tram but

With a rural backdrop, the theme of The “Ruong” is

nestles at the end of
the village street,
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a place to return, rest and escape from the smog,
noisy, hustle and bustle life in the city and
energizing themselves.
which leads to the
field, where many
generations of local
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LUSH GREENERY
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APPX 50KMS AWAY
FOR THE MAIN CITY
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The resorts save costs from local
trees like areca, coconut, sweet S T
potato, lotus, spinach, rice

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This not only saves on the expenditure
on food making as well as conserving
the nature by producing lesser wastage U R
when compared to resorts near to the
city. The main intention is to be as eco
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friendly and sustainable.

Architectural specifications
All details which relate to the old villages such as
traditional tile roof, thatched roof, wood purlins,
wooden flooring using pine wood, also mud walls
are used in architecture.
Structure is made from wood and iron truss
system in certain combination.
They’ve used local materials and labors to pay
smallest investment costs and make jobs for
people here.
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It has 3 main function areas, include:
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1.Reception - pool - restaurant, in which the
restaurant and pool view rice field, reception views
internal pond. Architecture form idea is traditional
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roof, thatched roof supported by painted iron system.
The wall is rhythmic arches and natural stone statues.
2. Bungalows have inner view. One includes 2
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independent bedrooms, uses shared kitchen and
living room. They are connected by a large roof and
large front porch. Tile roof use iron and wooden truss
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system.
3. Duplex bungalows view rice field, inspired by the
image of the kite. They have open space to rice fields. R
Tile roof use iron and wooden rafter system.

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Varivana Resort Koh Phangan
Patchara + Ornnicha
Architecture
ACCESSIBILITY
The hotel slowly reveals itself through a narrow
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access roadway from the bottom of the site leading
The hotel is located on Pha-Ngan Island, an to the lobby space uphill. Characterized as a
island south of Thailand. It is situated on a platform with roof, lobby is an open-air space that
serene hillside, surrounded by coconut orchard welcomes guests with scenic view of the
with an ocean-view at the horizon. Designed for surrounding landscape; manmade-wall becomes
well-being and experience-based tourism, main unnecessary. Located on the rooftop are the main
concept of the project evolves around these 2 public areas, including restaurant, swimming pool
keywords: simplicity and new experience. and lounging area. From its height, the area
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Buildings are strategically placed at the back of the site, hidden ocean and sunset in the distance.
behind lush of green scape of the main road and slightly
staggered in such a way that, from guest rooms, view of
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For the Guest rooms, cherishing nature of tropical climate is key. Rooms come with two entrance doors: one at N
the foyer providing security and the second for complete enclosure. Along With the introduction of open-air
foyer, light well and openings on both sides of the room, the hotel encourages guests to stay in contact with all-
natural elements: sun, wind and rain. While natural light filtering both indoor living and bathing space, direct
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exposure of sunlight occurs at balcony. With its unique formation, an extension of 2.5 meters from the room,
balcony area offers a new way in which guests experience this outdoor space; to see and be seen.

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The buildings have been
places in a staggered T U
manner to show the
different levels of the
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itself giving out more of
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• Exposed concrete is chosen for exterior
finish.
• using local coconut wood as formwork.
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• Its rawness and non-uniform finish.
• varied in shade and texture, creates an
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interesting character for the building.
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is imbued with warmth and comfort using
black terrazzo and teak wood.

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