DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT AND SPA

DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT: A SPACE FOR YOUR COMFORT AND LEISURE

 INTRODUCTION
You might thinking lot of people had choose ‘Resort’ as their thesis topic , then why
Types of Resort
I had add ‘resort’ word to my topic. Lets have a look what ideas I am having in my
mind when I said ‘Destination Wedding Resort’. 1 By Seasonality-
• Year Round Resort
From where did this concept come? • Summer Round Resort
AKA- Story line for selection of topic • Winter Round Resort
1. In India weddings are celebrated like big festival. Destination Wedding concept is
By Designation-
probably a new thing in India, but this trend is normalizing in India nowadays.
• Spa Resort • Marina Resort
2. Covid teaches us importance of family and closed friends only they are with us
during tough time. We learnt to celebrate things with closed ones due to norms 2&3 • Ski Resort
• Golf Resort
•
•
Casino Resort
Campsite
and this turned out more satisfying.
• Guest Ranch • Theme Based Resort
3. In India there are some backward classes where still girl’s father take loans to
• Diving Resort • Eco Resort
fulfill marriage demands of groom’s family. Father who work hard to give
• Fishing Resort • Lodging
education, good life and all happiness to his girl, how could risk her future
happiness? He is the only person who take stones on back and ready for loans.
Hence I decided to break that typical stereotype, to save such condition of father By Location- By Ownership-
and his family. 4 • Urban Resort
• Beach Resort
• Conventional
• Syndicate
4. Only 20% Indians who having loads of money can afford such rich typology. But
every bride and bridegroom always wanted big day of their life has to be special • Lake resort • Interval/
due to weak financial condition not everyone is able to complete this wish. So I • Mountain Resort Timesharing
• Dessert Resort • Condo
had come up with solution to design such places which will connect with one’s
emotions, with blend of architecture and can be affordable for everyone.
5&6 • Island Resort • Luxury
5. Indian destination wedding is about the prospect of entering in a new realm, away • Tropical Resort (Destination or
from the mainland, in the midst of nature, possibly in an astonishing private resort • Farm Related club based)
with beautiful location. • Vacation Club
6. Thankfully, India is a blend of some exotic and beautiful locations that can Theme Based/ Fantasy (Story Line)
embellish the most special occasion of a person's life with charm and an Description-
incredible magnificence. 7  Can take many forms but limited by
7. Designing Destination Wedding Resort is challenge for me, it is like to design
human imagination.
background movie set for blockbuster cinema. Every place should have the finest
 Can be based on different shows, ideas
story behind and strong connection with emotions. Also to be considered
and themes.
romantic places for pictures shoot because that are the memories they both going
 Story Line resort are classified under
to cherish lifetime.
this type.
Need Of Study
8. This is very sensitive topic which has to be unwind because there are N number of
8  A story is created which is used as the
theme of the entire resort as it
families, parents who got worried when it comes to this topic. developed.
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Aim Of The Project
SYNOPSIS
 Spaces which can serve for multi purpose like vacations, weddings, business tours,
conference meetings, fitness, adventure sports, relaxation activities.
Objectives Of The Project

 To promote local culture, heritage and architecture through careful design.

 To create spaces which can suffice all needs related to leisure and tourism.
 To fuse Comfortable cottages, Villas, common spaces which portrays an environment of
leisure and promotes interaction with nature altogether at one place.
 To create cost effective and functional design.
 To design spaces which should relate to human scale and shall not be imposing to the
residents.
 To study the visitors experience and circulation patterns in spaces.
Scope Of The Project
 The scope of the project is to bridge the gap between architecture and Indian society that
have been restricted by stereotype thinking.
 Use of Traditional architecture with blend of modern amenities and having touch of
contemporary architecture is large scope in building industry.
 This project will attract large number of tourist to visit and it will help to grow economical
standards.
 Surrounding Villagers will have employment which is very beneficial.

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 CASE STUDY-01. HERITAGE RESORT- DELHI
INTRODUCTION DETAIL SITE PLAN
Architect -Ar. Madhav Naik BADMINTON
SERVICES COURT
Client -Sita Travels AGRICULTURAL LAND
30’
Engineer -Ashwani Sharma NEW ROOM NURSERY W
Year of Construction - 1995 BLOCK-2
Conference Block
I
CLIMATE Moderate, Temp. ,5 – 30C – PARKING LOT

winters, 35 – 40C - summers Agricultural CLUSTER-1

D
R
Land
TOPOGRAPHY: Flat O
E
CENTRAL MAIN
LOCATION AND HAV LAWN
Swimming
Pool A
APPROACH EL I
ENTRANCE
The heritage village Manesar invites D
LOBBY
you to a charming world of ethnic CLUSTER-2
AND RECEPTION

grandeur. Reminiscent of the

NEW ROOM BARAHANDI
magnificent Haveli’s of Rajasthan. BLOCK-1
SERVICE
BLOCK
OPEN
PLANNING CONCEPTS 30’-0” WIDE ROAD RESTAURANT
•The concept of courtyard planning SERVICE ENTRY
has been used by arranging the rooms
in a cluster around a courtyard. •Hindu Methodolgy to be shown
in the resort by using all the
elements of Hindu character like
Kiosks, Jharokas, domes
•This palatial resort is conveniently located on:

QUTUB
HERITAGE VILLAGE RESORT- MANESAR
INST.
AREA •Rooms are flanked on
RAJIV CHOWK
both sides of the
13KMS
JAIPUR HIGHWAY central landscaped
court creating a feeling •The feel of privacy as well as
S
10KM

• PERFETTI •IMT MANESAR of being close to nature. space for social interaction has
HERITAGE The site is divided into been provided which bound
VILLAGE
different zones like you with nature.
MANESAR •Private areas are placed rear
•Public areas
IG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT •Private areas
so that privacy is maintained
•It is far from the madding crowds.
•Approximately 40mins •Semi –private areas AXIS OF SYMMETRY there.
•Its peaceful ambiance is perfect for a •Planning is done on the
drive from Delhi's •Service areas
international airport relaxing holiday •Recreational areas.
principle of symmetry.
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1. FRONT BLOCK 2. GUEST ROOMS
•Mohall's connected through
The front block is divided into four zones:
•Area of front block=31321sq.ft
open archways represents old
street character and lends a
Service Areas Restaurant wonderful and exhilarating feeling
And Banquet Areas Business
Centre of spaciousness and freshness. • Interior of rooms with
Fire exit Health Centre modern amenities.

•Trees in the open

•All public activities is areas gives the
depend on the service feeling of freshness
•This block provides a grand
activities. and Mohall's.
entrance to the resort.
•Porch at the entrance gives a •This block hides the •These courtyards
very welcoming feature to private activities are centered with
behind it. • Joining two Molalla's is a Tulsi in center &
semi-circular‘Natya greh’and
• Traditional parapets Chaupal.
‘Natya shala’ and windows.

SECTION XX’
3. HAVELI BLOCK
•Haveli is a residence for chairman
•Courtyard type planning gives the
effect of typically Rajasthani Culture
•Area of haweli=35659sq.ft.
•Designed in vernacular style and
symmetrical architecture adding •Courtyard with
beauty to the resort. covered corridor all
Take a stroke as a golfer around.
at resort's golf course! Courtyard is well
landscaped with kadam
At Heritage Village tree in the centre
Resort & Spa, Central
Haveli lawn use for
recreational activities or
theme set up for GROUND FLOOR PLAN –CONFERENCE AND SUITS
weddings. BLOCKFIRST FLOOR PLAN
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 4. GUEST ROOMS (NEW ROOM BLOCK)
• 72 spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms and • Courtyard type planning adopted for cluster of rooms
suites are built in double story structures. makes temperature cool and also protect from harsh sun.
• There are 2 clusters of rooms and each cluster consist of • Stairs well represents the chabutra.
36 rooms. Area of Rm.=200sq.ft.
• Area=7219sq.ft

Interiors Of Room
courtyard
•Kadam tree planted in
the centre of the well
landscaped courtyard.
Exterior view of new
guest rooms.
•Sitting areas are provided
at the corners.

4.1 BUILT UP AND OPEN SPACE RELATIONSHIP

•This beautiful eco-friendly resort is set amidst green, spacious lawns
spread over 12 sprawling acres.
• Floor Area ratio is 0.34

4.2 ORIENTATION OF BUILDING-

• The orientation of the building is
along north south, axis.
• Building Blocks are placed with
consideration of wind
movement.
THE FRONT BLOCK
AREA=31321SQ.FT.

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 5. SERVICES
• The water treatment is done with the help of an underground treatment plant and
then the treated water is use for irrigation purpose.
• Laundry, housekeeping, general store, an A.C. Plant, cold storage, kitchen, pantry etc Are
the components of the service zone.
• The service zone is provide on the left side of the restaurant and also has a separate entry
from a 30’ wide road running along the boundary wall of the resort on the west side
• For fire fighting, two pump rooms have been provided on the either side of the resort.

•.

The outdoor venues are spread in an expanse of 42,000 sq.

feet.

1. Barahandi: 150 people 2. Sabha: 100 people

(A place for dinning (A place where meetings,
(Amphitheatre for Pheras) having village feel) Conferences take place)
CAPACITY SIZE (SQ. AMENITIES
FT.)
Utsav-1: 60 Utsav-1: A/C, Wi-Fi
Utsav-2: 60 936 Projector,
Utsav-3: 90 Utsav-2: A/V
Joint (1+2): 1032 equipment
140 Utsav-3:
1411
Joint
(1+2):
1872

3. Utsav: 100 people 4. Spread over a massive

area of 16,000 sq. ft,
Central Lawn is perfect
venue for outdoor,
corporate events or social
functions

 
 
OCCUPANCY SIZE (SQ. FT.) AMENITIES
5. Occupancy capacities Pre-set Board Manch-1: 360 A/C, Wi-Fi
ranging between 8 and 20 Room Projector,
    A/V equipment
People.

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•This palatial resort offers discerning guests a perfect blend of old world charm and modern amenities.
•The building expresses the traditional Indian architecture, and further an influence of Rajasthani
architecture in it’s buildings.
•Various traditional building elements and materials have been used.
•.Central facilities located right at the center not only serve the stay-in guests but also visitors.
•Service entry is very convenient and efficient because of it’s location.
•There is a clear distinction between public, semi-public and private areas.

•The resort fulfills all the requirements of a tourist complex and has been very efficiently designed.
•Circulation pattern is also well defined and efficient
•Swimming pool is centrally located and no separate bath house and changing rooms have been

provided, due to which guests have to cross the public circulation areas and health club for
Changing and it is open view to every block, no privacy maintained here.
•Sometimes the parking space also seems inadequate. Parking issue arrives because space
allotted is very less.
•Traditional elements like Koisks. Jharokha binds the different structures in a visual sequence.

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 INTRODUCTION
CASE STUDY-02. CHOKI DHANI JAIPUR
In the magical land of Rajasthan where heat
Circulation (at site level):
shimmers like phantom water, where the things Main circulation is horizontal and informal that
one sees are not really there and where the creates interest.
•Blocks are connected by pathways finished with
things that vanish behind veils of illusion, stands
Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village and resort with stone slabs and lanterns.
•Three road/path planning - providing an easy
the blend of rustic environment and modern
amenities. access to all the areas.
•Pedestrian width varies from 1.5m – 4m giving the
LOCATION look of Village Street.
Outskirts of Jaipur at tonk road, 22 km away
from Jaipur railway station. •8m wide service road -connects to services
Site surroundings: like stores ,laundry, housekeeping, security.
North: Junction of tonk road and Sitapur road. •Clusters come together to form main
East: Tonk road, a private resort. village streets and the main street widens
South: Private Land, mixed Use. to create a large public courtyard.
West: Water Tank And Some Agricultural Land.

Site character:
A trapezium shaped site measuring
Set in the city outskirts near the
countryside ,with the site surroundings having
more of a highway character.
Site area :18acres

Zoning (at site level): Site Plan : Chokhi Dhani Resort

•There is a clear segregation of the various zones. Typology:
•Residential or private zone is kept separate from rest of semi- •A theme resort and an ethnic village purely
public and public areas which maintains the privacy of the guests. for recreational purpose.
•Chokhi Dhani ethnic village has direct access from the resort. •More functional during the evening hours
•Chaupal considered as an incidental open space just like those in with a daily fair and theme based
a village setup. Private zone
celebrations. Kiosks of the Shilpgram
•Service zone placed at south corner of site. Public zone
•So, lighting design and effects play an important role in the outlook
Service zone and the real feel of the spaces and the environment.
Admin zone •As per the typology of the complex , they could have created
Entertainme
interesting spaces ,but that is done to some extent only in case of the
Plan showing the nt zone zones at
various
resort area and not in the village complex.
site level
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Form and architectural character: Mass- Space Relationship:
• Low rise blocking in resort
•In the village area , the structures are more in the
• Overall form of resort gives the feel of a village setup
pavilion form creating a very temporary impression.
as spaces are near to each other and not spread far
•Most of the structures are double height for clear
away.
vision and feeling of openness.
• Various activity areas have been disposed gradually
•Rustic nature most of the pavilion structures are
on the site similar to a village setup A
raised on platform with the vertical supports provided
• Major chunks of open spaces provided in front of
by slender steel columns with wooden finish and the
swimming pool where all the ceremonial functions
roofing comprise of double layer thatch.
are held similar to a maidaan in village.(see fig 1.2).
•The structures in the resort area give a more finished
• Blocking or planning on site is very dynamic with
look and have incorporated all the elements of the
wide use of dramatic or free flowing forms and See fig 1.2 The plan showing the relation
traditional rajputana architecture like the chattris, between the built up area and the open area.
spaces.
brackets, arches, jallis, courtyards etc.
• Visual connection created by breaking the linear
placement of cottages through irregular and
meandering pattern of streets giving a very
traditional village look.
• Width of pathway is equal or less than the height of
the building in order to have clear sight-line. Blow Out plan-A

• Pedestals built around the cottages provide a buffer

The Village huts: zone and hence an extended open space is achieved.
Placement of the huts at the site level.
The circular huts are scattered in the form of Elevation and the materials:
Section-A
clusters of three or four along the private
circulation routes • The hut’s roof is slopping with cement concrete RCC
•Huts have been clustered along meandering work covered with terracotta tiles or thatch.
paths - none of them comes in a single row •The low rise huts scattered along the pathways with a
Key plan
and shares a common wall yet they form a platform in the front provides the visitor a glimpse of
common group or neighborhood. the informal rural setting.
•The design of the huts have evolved from •The designer has tried to incorporate some urban
the Vernacular huts of the Barmer region of elements also to reflect the charm of the palaces and the
Rajasthan. fortified cities of the
Image showing the huts in the village setting region.
•The outer form gives the visitor an idea of a
•The urban elements
vernacular and a very basic design but the
include the clock
interior planning is done more meticulously
tower, the havelis
keeping in mind the facilities and the services
etc.
Area 45Sq m. to be provided to the guests.

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Chandi mahal: The Village Huts:
• It has four decorated spaces The rectangular huts:
made of wood and bamboo.
• Soft lighting and thousands of •Unlike the circular huts which are grouped in
reflections from the mirrors the form of clusters , the rectangular huts are
give the interiors a royal look. placed individually.
•These huts present a more ordered setting
and a symmetry in the form.
•Planning meticulously done, Total covered Area : 60 sq m

small geometrical cubicles Planning and design character

originating from the central •The architectural character of the rectangular
square space creates an huts is more of a formal one and more like an
interesting profile of the bar urban dwelling.
but on a whole there is a lot
of space wastage which •The external form gives a more luxurious and
reduces its efficiency and methodical feel and the sense of enclosure of a
functionality. Fig- View of the bar cottage style block which is more appropriate in
• The bar lacks in views and Form and elevation
circular hut seems to be lost.
ventilation due to less
number of openings •The rectangular hut has an R.C.C. roof with a double elemental roof
•Constructed from bamboos above the area in front of the entrance door or the entrance foyer.
consists of indoor games like •This double layer system is nothing but architect’s interpretation
billiards, table tennis, carom and his expression of architectural form.
and chess. Adjacent to it is an
•Block-B & C guest has to travel Recreational Spaces
open lawn tennis court
a long distance of 70m and
surrounded by high fences.
100m respectively in order to
come to eating place.
•It would have been much
better if this zone was placed
Fig- Banquet Hall (Capacity- 100 persons)
somewhere in the centre.
Fig- Swimming Pool and Play Area Section

• The thada is lower in height

• Block-A guests are in direct
contact and is less dominating as
Fig- Rajasthani Gazebo at the
View of the chandi mahal centre of the water
compared to the one in the
circular hut.
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 The Shekhawati Haveli: The Aura of the Spaces:
•Shekhawati Haveli – Consists of 8 royal suites. The aura is created by imitating the actual
•A major attraction at Chokhi Dhani - Shekhawati rural rajasthani environment both in terms of
Haveli Suites. the physical aspects and the function it serves.
•Thakur’s haveli has been placed focally with
luxury amenities (Kund and
Bar) nearby while rest of the village huts spread all
around.
•It is traditionally laid along the North-South axis
with the entrance from the north which is
considered auspicious in the Hindu Tradition. The semi open space created for the kathputli show.
•Balance and symmetry is achieved. •Traditional elements like jharokhas, •The major activities in the pavillion include dancing,
parapets, windows, arches are used on the folk singing, theatre, katputli show etc.
facades to give royal look. •The aura is better achieved and created with the
help of the lighting.
•Typical courtyard planning typology has
•The pavillions are surrounded by space for the
been followed which results in symmetrical charpayis and the village type settlements.
distribution of rooms. It helps in maintaining •Various pavillions are designed with thatch roofs and
a cool environment inside the rooms due to steel supported bamboos, a central stage which is
proper ventilation through courtyard. raised six inches above the ground level.
The haveli is more inpired from the havelis Fig- Showing couple is posing with rich
architecture in context with nature.
of jaipur than other region of the state.

•There is a cluster of village huts and pavillions and the

various activities in it set in the ambience created by
lighting effects and environment of the music, colours.
• The landscaping of the site also plays an important
role.
• Many of the activities take place under the trees.
Entry gate of haveli
• On the other side of the village, a pond is created
with a natural feel.
Fig. Showing Courtyard of
haveli for gathering space or
could be used for shoots

Fig- Showing royal interiors

perfect for shooting

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 SITE ANALYSIS
SITE LOCATION- Site has been selected from
About Site Relationship-
East Facing site are easy to
• Address: 141A Khasra, Paradgaon, Umred Maharashtra state, Nagpur Umred karandla wildlife is most design. This place is very
district. It is 40min away from tourist visited place. Nagpur people familiar to me also I am
Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra. city. Place is calm and having frequently visit this place for holidays. having good interaction with
perks of green environment, It is 45 min away from city rush. On villagers. I know what people
• Latitude : 20.910681°N moderate climate, surrounding, the way to this wildlife there are are expecting and this step
• Longitude: 79.234684°E Accessible road network, many beautiful resorts and staying will help to improve their
• Total Area: 20.00 Acres approx. waterbodies and wild life options are available, where visitors financial conditions.
sanctuary. intend to stay and chill also many
SCOPE AND IMPACT- destination weddings, parties,
• Umred is already an extended part of main city of business conferences take place.
Nagpur so the villages come in middle are
developing very speedily.
• It is also surrounded by developing villages,
housing, resorts, lakes, wildlife sanctuary, lush green
environment .
• Greenland Site. No high rise buildings are present
on the surrounding of the site.
• No such place is every designed in city, so having Tadoba National Park is 1hr
30min. Away from the site. It’s
this unique place near city will help to improve the main tourist attraction spot
lifestyle and mind freshness. in Vidarbha. In last month
• Having such big project near village will provide cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited
income to villagers. this place with family so, one can
• Also having good environment and hospitality have idea what is scope of
tourism in this area.
services at one destination will increase tourism, Nagpur weather status

quiet healthy thing for Nagpur development

treasury.

S High vegetation and water body surrounding to site

leads low temperature and comfortable humidity. Pradgaon lake will act a
major turn header for
Site is quiet distanced from main highway. Also visitors. It is just 10min
W road width of internal road is very less.
VIT College and Mangli Lake Farm resort
walking distance away
from site. Visitors can
are two main places located just 25 min enjoy morning walk and
O People demands such places for their life events
and relaxation. Also main tourist attraction spots
are near site.
away i.e 7km distance from site. view to lake from site

T Population is less near site surrounding, security

question arrives.

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 RAINFALL EXISTING VEGITATION
• The average annual rainfall in the district is TEMPERATURE
1090.3mm (42.93”) out of which rainfall
• The average
during the period from June to September
amounts to about 87 per cent., July being Temperature of
the rainiest month. Nagpur is around
28°C although it
• The rainfall generally increases from
Neem trees Banana trees Cotton vary from around
the west to the east in the district. Plantation 20°C during Winter
Topography (December) and
The area has an average elevation between
45°C during the
350m and 260m above sea level.
Summer (May).
Soil Type-Gravelly Sandy
Clay Loam • The hottest month of the year is May with
This type of soil is dominated temperature varies from 30.4°C to 45°C.
by sand particles but contain • The coolest month is of the year is December, with
enough clay and sediment to temperature varies from 11.9°C to 27.8°C.
provide some structure.
VEHICULAR Sun Path On Site
MOVEMENT
WIND SPEED • Adequate sun exposure
Fig. showing
• The average wind speed in Nagpur is 2.7 m/s is present on site.
roads connectivity
with the maximum wind speed of around 8 to village and site. • This allows for possible
m/s. The average ambient temperature solar energy generation
remains 27.7°C, varies from 11.9°C to 44.4°C. • A variety of Vehicles operate simultaneously like & creating Multiple
• The average relative humidity remains bikes, cars, buses. There are multiple modes of terraces
around 56.5%, varies from 12.8% to 99.6%. transport present.
• The station pressure varies from 974 hPa to • The primary road is 32m wide ie. National highway
960 hPa, averaged around 987 hPa. while secondary & tertiary roads are 18m ,6m wide
• Windrose of Nagpur shows that respectively.
predominantly wind blow from the W - about
13.89% of all wind directions.`

Range

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 Pictures of site
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