CHITKARA SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE

AR V9303 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V

DESIGN PROBLEM-1
RESORT AT KALKA SHIMLA HIGHWAY
Course Objective:

To introduce the challenges and skills of designing buildings and circulation systems on hills/sloping sites

Course Content:
Design of a small group of 3-4 storeyed buildings on a sloping site, with focus both on building design as well as vehicular and
pedestrian circulation
a. Projects could include a resort, group housing, artists commune, institutional, commercial, recreational or mixed-use
complexes.
b. Introduction to Design Project should be preceded by lectures on (i) understanding / reading contoured maps and, (ii)
illustrated case examples of buildings and small groups of buildings
c. Total Duration: 6-7 weeks

Introduction:
A resort is a place used for relaxation by attracting visitors for holidaying or vacationing. Regardless of location or activity, resort
means luxury. The resort experience can be either a retreat from ones daily routine and problems or a change of venue for a
business meeting or conference. A resort is not merely a commercial establishment operated by a single company. A self-contained
resort attempts to cater for all or most of a vacationer's needs while staying at the premises, such as food, drink, lodging, sports,
entertainment, shopping and recreation. The term "resort" sometimes is misused to identify a hotel that does not provide the other
amenities required of a full resort. However, a hotel is usually the central feature of a resort.

Requirements:
S. No.

Name of Activity

No. of Users / Occupants

Carpet Area (m2)

Remarks

Public Areas
1. Parking

1 per room and 1 per 5 seats for conference

2. Check post

1.5

3. Drivers Lodge

8-10

42

4. Reception and Waiting

5-6

17

5. Office

15

6. Toilet

1M+1F+1disabled

As per NBC

7. Banquet

60

120

8. Restaurant

60

180

9. Bar

20

40

12-15

25

10. Conference
11. Circulation
Semi-Public Areas

Rooms with common toilet

Manager, General Manager
& supporting staff

25% of total area above

1. Spa block - Reception Waiting

2-3

12

Single treatment room

12

1 no.

Couple treatment room

20

1 no.

Staff toilet

1 no.

Store

10

1 no.

2. Sauna

1-2

20

3. Fitness club - Reception, Waiting

2-3

10

Gym

15

Changing/Toilet

4. Circulation

25% of total area above

Private Areas
1. Standard room

10

20

Double bed

2. Deluxe room

10

28

Double bed + Lounge

3. Family cottages

40

1BR with attached toilet +

LR + Pantry

4. Family suite cottages

68

2BR with attached toilets +

LR + Kitchenette

1. Centralised kitchen

110

60% of restaurant area

2. Storage for kitchen

60

50% of kitchen area

3. House keeping

10

4. Pantry

12

5. Staff canteen

20

6. Staff dormitory

8-10

42

Restricted Areas

7. Circulation

Rooms with common toilet

25% of total area above

Note:1. Service & operation areas like electricity substation, transformers, gensets, fire fighting, W.T.P & S.T.P, AC plant room,
garbage dumping area, etc.

Design Criteria:
It should have a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
The design should reflect the authenticity and respect for the existing natural elements and culture of the place. It should
not be confined to the four walls of the building & look like tight compartment. There must be flow of spaces between
internal and external areas.
It should be unique and original thinking; compatible and harmonious to its environment; consideration of topographic and
climatic conditions; use of appropriate or innovative building forms and materials; inclusion of meticulous and functional
detailing.
Due consideration should be given to the massing and siting of various components keeping the surroundings / views in
mind.
While conceptualizing the design, due consideration must be given to the landscape part.
The resort should provide good physical connectivity and integration with the abutting highway.
The design proposal should aim for well-defined and clearly identifiable circulation system for vehicular and pedestrian
movements.
The planning should be functional and services must be compatible with the design.

Date of Submissions:
1. Date of Introduction

21/07/15

2. Submission of Literature Study & Case Study

28/07/15

3. Preliminary Submission I:
a) Site Analysis
b) Concept Sheet
c) Bubble Diagram
d) Site Plan with Zoning
e) Site Model

04/08/15

4. Preliminary Submission II:

a) Layout plan of Site
b) Plans at various levels
c) Sections & Elevations
d) Study Model

11/08/15

5. Pre- final Stage

a) Layout plan of Site
b) Plans at various levels (double line)
c) Sections & Elevations
d) Views
e) Block Model

25/08/15

6. Final Submission
a) Layout plan of Site
b) Plans at various levels
c) Sections & Elevations incl. site section
d) Detailed sections through staircase and toilets
e) Views
f) Detailed Model

08/09/15