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INTRODUCTION
Resort is a place where accommodation, reorientation are involved and most

important in a place for enjoyment which drives the mind of a visitor with
its diversified activities. The resort have a physical as well as physiological
impact on the minds of the people .Traffic development and industrialization
had lead to the urbanization which has stolen the mental peace of the
human created resort to quench his theist for the peace. Nesting amidst lush
given environs, embraced by hillocks (or) a forest reserve (or) any nature
reserve, resort emerges as an enchanting retreat for everyone. resort is one of
the few places that offer a break from the strain of hectic life style a
completely different world engulf the visitor by taking a walk along the lonely
pathways (or) playing on the lawns and feeling the concept of given under the
feet (or) taking boat ride (or) plunging into the swimming pool (or) spending a
quiet evening and recharging for the week ahead. Resort of greater help to
urbanized world providing natural surroundings and change of environment. It is
a place for spending complete holding on a serene and scenic atmosphere away
from the maddening crowd of the city and enjoys the beauty of nature in
pleasant atmosphere and landscape and is in seeking alter the physical landscape
as well.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
Since this is a project of large magnitude with myriad requirements, thus a

proper link and proper flow of spaces is to be given importance.
To study, identify and understand the inter-relationship of various

activities.
To provide functional spaces with various kinds of services.
To be able to device solutions of certain ever prevailing issues/problems

associated with such spaces via methods of justified building planning.
To develop on the whole a practical possible solution this seriously takes

into consideration the site constraints of features, surroundings, climate
and buildings.
ABOUT THE SITE
SCOPE OF
HOTEL BLOCK
COTTAGES
SPA BLOCK
MEDITATION BLOCK
YOGA AREA
PLAY AREAS
RECREATIONAL AREAS
SOLARIUM
EATING AREAS
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LIMITATIONS
LOCATION: KOIL, NIRMAND, DISTT.KULLU
AREA: 10 ACRES
PERMISSIBLE GROUND COVERAGE: 35%
PERMISSIBLE FAR: 1.75
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 15M
SET BACKS: 10M FRONT, 2M SIDE, 30M FROM RIVER
SITE
LOCATION
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ACTUAL PICTURES OF SITE
ABOUT THE SITE
ABOUT NIRMAND TEHSIL (KOIL)
Nirmand is a Tehsil in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh State, India. Nirmand

Tehsil Head Quarters is Nirmand town . It is located 86 KM towards South
from District head quarters Kullu. 61 KM from State capital Shimla towards
west .
Nirmand Tehsil is bounded by by Rampur Tehsil towards East , Chauhara Tehsil

towards South , Anni Tehsil towards west , Nankhari Tehsil towards South .
Shimla City , Sundarnagar City , Mandi City , Solan City are the nearby Cities to
Nirmand.
Nirmand consist of 171 Villages and 26 Panchayats . It is in the 2086 m

elevation(altitude) . This Place is in the border of the Kullu District and Shimla
District. Shimla District Rampur is East towards this place .
Rampur , Narkanda , sarahan , Hatkoti , Chindi are the near by Important

tourist destinations to see.
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DEMOGRAPHICS OF NIRMAND
Hindi is the Local Language here. Total population of Nirmand Tehsil is 47,917
living in 10,144 Houses, Spread across total 171 villages and 26 panchayats .
Males are 24,583 and Females are 23,334
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
It is very cold in summer also. Nirmand summer highest day temperature is in

between 16 C to 35 C . Average temperatures of January is 7 C , February is
8 C , March is 14 C , April is 18 C , May is 23 C .
CLIMATE GRAPH
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SITE LOCATION
CONTOUR PLAN
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METHODOLOGY
SETTING UP OBJECTIVES
LITERATURE STUDY
SITE ANALYSIS
CASE STUDIES
DESIGN BRIEF
DESIGN CONCEPT
MASTER PLAN DEFINE MOVEMENT
DEFINE MAJOR OPEN
DETAILING BUILDING BLOCK ZONING OF FUNCTION

IN TERMS OF PLANNING AND
DEFINE INTERNAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL
EXTERNAL LAYOUT
EXPRESSIONS.
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FEATURES
WALKWAYS AND
JOGGING TRACKS
ALONG THE
PROPERTY
YOGA TERRACES
(DECK FACING
RIVER)
INHOUSE
VEGETATION OF
FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
ENERGY EFFICIENT
BUILDING
PRACTICES
PONDS FOR
RECREATINAL
SPACES
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CASE STUDY
LITERATURE CASE STUDY
LIVE CASE
STUDY
ANANDA RESORT,RISHIKESH
THE RIVER CRESCENT RESORT, MANALI
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SYNOPSIS
INTRODUCTION
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RESORT
A resort means a place where people principally go for leisure, recreation and
relaxation from busy schedule of life, generally with an intention of spending a
few days, where they accept a multitude of activities and attractions, to carry
out their leisure pursuit in a luxurious manner. It is an attractive setting which
is conductive to relaxation and leisure, in contrast to the highly active and
densely populated & polluted setting of urban centers. The resort should be
scenic with emphasis on nature and more natural features totally different from
urban area. It should be an integrated complex in which the developed areas
should function as a self-contained entity.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
To provide a different experience: Most city and town dwellers, to whom
holidays mean escape from high densities, pollution and hectic routine lives,
want a refreshing experience offering features as:
- Quietness
- Contact with nature
- Discovery of cultures
Creating an attractive tourist image: A tourist image should be as original as
possible to give the resort a personally and easily remembered visage. This may
be achieved in number of ways by:
- Making best use of existing resources and peculiarities of the site
- Introducing specific features to create an atmosphere and identity.
Functional Aspect
- The primary function of a resort has always been an offer Bed and
Board however humble and opulent.
- For a resort to function smoothly, it can be divided into two parts
- Front of the house: That includes reception, Lounges and Public areas.
- Back of the house: service areas like the kitchen, laundry and guest
services etc.
- Both service areas and public areas should be totally separate (visually) but
integrated at the same time.
- The inside and outside areas shall be required to be designed for maximum
possible proximity to natural elements.
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PLANNING PROCEDURE
Each locality to be developed as a resort presents individual features and also
limitation which requires original solutions, imaginative planning and flair of
creativity. Each solution requires individual appraisal and interpretation as
explained:
Contact with Nature
Contact with nature may be visual, such as a panoramic view from a balcony, or
physical by providing opportunities to be surrounded by and possible to touch,
the flowers, trees, rocks, water and other features of natural landscape. In
many situations both may exist together, contact with the immediate
surroundings being complimented by distant views. Physical contact, which is
more than visual, is almost impossible to achieve in high rise buildings. Small
cluster arrangement may provide a better solution, particularly where the site
configuration and infra structure allow feasibility of layout. Good landscaping is
of the utmost importance in a tourist complex. Natural features such as rocks,
mature trees and running water should be retained.
Environmental Integration
At a different scale, there is a need to establish a good relationship between
the tourist complex as a whole and its natural environment. Two main principals
usually unordered are:
-Where the environment is attractive with high scenic value. The scale and
character of building developments should be subdued. Strongly profiled,
dominating building tends to contradict the surroundings.
-In an insignificant setting, the buildings of equally neutral design and
arrangement generally produce a poor image. The personality of the complex
may be created by buildings of character and manmade elements of striking
interest.
Grouping of Activities Segregation of recreational facilities / activities into
isolated pockets must be avoided. Facilities must be assembled in a way which
allows some degree of contact between rated zones of recreation. A spill
over of excitement and interest from one zone to the next and from here to
residential.
PRINCIPLES OF A RESORT
The purpose of any resort is to satisfy the needs of the type of client group
selected, at a suitable price structure. The resort must conform to certain
design principles which are basics for their function. Following principle
constitute the basics.
Management and Communication The nerve centre of any resort is the
management area. This is connected to most deptts. for issuing instructions.
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Front Office The reception desk is linked to accounts deptt. and

communication facilities. The general manager would have his office connected
to these functions in any economy tourist complex, there will not be separate
offices for lobby manager, food beverage manager, sales manager etc.
The Back Of The House Offices It has the house keeping and Engg. Deptt.,
purchase deptt, stores etc.
Design For Image The design functionally and aesthetically will have to be
molded according to the type of clientage. In an economy class, however this
factor would get a relatively low weight age.
CIRCULATION
In planning, a key factor is efficient and segregated circulation. The circulation
in a resort is:
-Customers From parking area, they will pass through the entrance lobby and
reception and then split to respective direction. Direct access from guest rooms
to car park or public rooms should be avoided.
Staff The staff has a separate entrance from checking and changing rooms.
They move in different directions Kitchens, Service areas etc.
Deliveries These might be covered at certain points and then segregated, but
they must in no circumstances cross each other.
Public Spaces
While the guest room take up majority of floor area, it is the public place
that defines the tiff because the lobby, restaurants and lounges, meeting and
banquet spaces vary so greatly, main objectives of planning and design
requirements are:
Exterior Approaches
The Architectural aspects of the building are best observed in the
approach to the front entrance and the detail of the site and exterior design
The landscaping, the high illumination, the entry drive and canopy all
contribute to guests anticipation.
Canopy
Provide a covered drop of, at the main entrance to protect guests from
wind and rain. Minimum width of entrance forecourt 18-0 to allow two cars to
park, min overhead height 5-0 for a coach of similar vehicle.
Drive Way
Predict the amount of traffic congestion and provide space for waiting
taxis, loading of passengers and bags and short term standing.
Side Walls
Design pedestrian areas sufficiently wide for handling baggage, storing
baggage carts and providing doormen.
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Vestibules Develop weather vestibules with revolving and automatic drop to

limit temp. Difference (minimum clear opening 3-0)
Designing of a building includes a number of aspects of both the tangibles as
well as the intangibles. For all those tangible and functional requirements, a
thorough review of the literature on the subject is involved.
TYPES OF FACILITIES
Tourist facilities fall under two main categories, namely those which are:
BASIC
Or common to all types of resorts wherever they are located, providing for
general tourist needs such as accommodation, catering, entertainment, leisure,
and relaxation and providing the necessary technical infrastructure for the
resort operation.
SPECIFIC
Identified with particular location, utilizing the resources of the site and the
surroundings for more specific pursuits which characterize the nature of resort
or recreation area.
A health resort is one such example of specific development.
IN ORDER TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE 4-STAR CATEGORY, A RESORT

HOTEL SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING BASIC FEATURES:
Hotel should have at least 25 livable rooms.

The locality including the approach and environs should be suitable for a
hotel of this category.
The kitchen pantry and cold storage should be designed to ensure
efficiency of operation and should be well equipped.
There should be proper ladies and gentlemens cloak room and the cloak
room should be clean and equipped with furniture and fittings of standard
should be fitting a hotel of this category.
CRITERIA
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ESSENTIALS (E)*
NECESSARY (N)*
DESIRABLE (D)*
CONSTRUCTION
The faade architectural and general construction of buildings should be

distinctive. -10D
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e. buildings, walls, gardens,

surroundings etc) should be of high standard. -15D
PARKING
There should be adequate parking facilities for cars. -5D
BATHROOMS
All bathrooms should be modern in design and should be equipped with fittings
of best available quality befitting a hotel of this category, with 24 hour
services of hot and cold water. The floors and walls should be covered with
impervious material of good design and workmanship. It is desirable that
sockets for electrical shavers should be provided. -25E
RECEPTION
There should be a reception, cash and information centre attended by trained

and experienced personnel. -10N
LOBBY
There should be a well appointed lobby. -10N
CONFERENCE FACILITY
There should be a special room for conference banquet which should be fully air
conditioned or heated if in hill stations. -10D
SHOPPING FACILITY
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There should be a book stall, recognized travel agency, money changing and safe
deposit facilities and left luggage room. -10D
LIFTS
There should be an adequate number of efficient lifts in buildings of more than

three storey including the ground floor. -10N
FURNISHING OF BEDROOMS
All guest rooms should be comfortable, adequate in size and well furnished with
proper huge curtains, carpets etc in a good taste. -25E
LIGHTING
Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms, bathrooms, public rooms,

corridors etc should be so designed as to ensure functional excellence. -10N
TELEPHONES
There should be telephone in each room and telephones for the use of guests
and visitors. -10N
VACUUM JUGS/FLASKS
There should be a vacuum jug or flask with ice cold, boiled drinking water in
each bedroom except where centrally chilled purified drinking water is
provided. -10D
DINING ROOM/RESTAURANT
There should be a well equipped, well furnished and well maintained dining
restaurant. - 10E
LINEN
They should be plentiful of all linen/ blankets/towels etc which should be of the
highest quality available and should be spotlessly clean. Bed linen and towels
should be changed every day. -10E
CROCKERY
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Crockery cutlery and glassware should be of the best quality. -10E
BAR
Where ever bye admissible bye law they should be elegant well furnished bar
permit room with an atmosphere of comfort used to serve hot n cold beverages
at the correct temperature will be assessed. -10N
HYGIENE
The kitchen pantry and cold storage should be clean and organised for
orderliness and efficiency -15N
OTHER SERVICES
A. 24 hour service should be provided for reception, information and telephone.

-10N
B. There should be provision for reliable laundry and dry cleaning services. -5N
STAFF
They should be qualified, trained, experience, efficient and courteous staff.

The overall component of trained staff will be assessed and marks given
accordingly with deduction of marks if the supervision is done by untrained
staff.
A. Manager 10N
B. Executive staff 10N
C. Other staff 15N
D. Staff should be in smart and clean uniforms. 19D
E. The staff coming into contact with guests should understand English and
senior staff should possess good knowledge of English. At least 1 member of the
senior staff should in addition know one of the continental languages. -10D
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping should be of high standard. -25E
SPECIAL FACILITIES
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The committee has authority to give minus marks into maximum if 15 under this
head of the hotel suffer from certain features which detract from the high
standards of performance and reputation as expected of hotel of this category.
-15D
ESSENTIALS
Failure in only 2 items marked necessary maybe condoned where as marks

secured under desirable items will go towards the aggregate and it is not
necessary to pass in all of them. Pass marks for each item will be 50 % but 66.2
% will be needed in the aggregate that is 266.6 marks to qualify for the 4 star
categorization.
HOLISTIC
It emphasizes the importance of whole and the interdependence of its parts. It

is the recognition that what affects one part or system affects the whole body.
A Holistic approach to health is multifaceted and mindful of the consequences
of our habits and actions.
our health is related to our lifestyle and our environment. What we eat and
drink what we think and feel how we exercise.
Various holistic treatments
NATUROPATHY
Naturopathy also known as naturopathic medicine or natural medicine is

alternative medical system that focuses on natural remedies and the body's
vital ability to heal and maintain itself. Neuropathic philosophy favors a holistic
approach and minimal use of surgery and drugs. Neuropathic treatments include
herbal medicine, nutrition and detoxification, flower remedies and homeopathy.
AYURVEDA
The science of life is a holistic system of natural medicine that is first

described around 3500 BC in the Vedic texts of ancient India. it promotes living
an existence that is balanced and in harmony with all aspects of life-physical,
emotional, mental and spiritual.
MASSAGE THERAPY
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SHIATSU
HOT STONE MASSAGE
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
HYDROTHERAPY
It is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, restore health. Hydrotherapy

treatments include saunas, steam baths, foot baths and the application of cold
and hot water compresses.
YOGA
Yoga is a way of life based on ancient Indian philosophy, a way of integrating

your whole being so that all aspects of your life work in harmony. Yoga is a
complete system for living life and for conscious evolution, thus helping to
create balance in your life whilst creating a flexible mind, body and soul.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a graceful practice for harmonizing the mind and spirits, enables
you to direct your thoughts towards a peaceful outlook in everyday situations.
SPA
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as
BALNEOTHERAPY. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health
treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral water goes back to
prehistoric times.
TYPES OF SPA
CLUB SPA
CRUISE SHIP SPA
DAY SPA
DESTINATION SPA
MEDICAL SPA
RESORT/HOTEL SPA
COMPONENTS COMMON TO ALL THE THERAPIES
THE BASICS
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Reception desk and welcome area

Reservation and scheduling
Mens and womens lockers
Retail boutique
Treatment rooms
Consultation rooms
Dry treatment rooms
Wet treatment rooms
Treatment showers and baths
Treatment waiting area
Treatment lab
Halls/open areas
OPTIONAL
Private relaxation/meditation areas

Mens and womens wet areas
Common wet areas
Movement studio
Fitness equipment studio
Swimming pools and aquatics
Administrative offices
Staff lounge
Storage areas
Laundry room
Spa caf and juice bar
Beauty salon
DESIGN TIPS
Create textures
Use wall hangings, pillows, rugs and unique bed coverings to create texture and
contrast. Locally made textiles embody a return to folkloric ideals and
handmade crafts. Balance the combination of elements such as reclaimed woods
and other recyclables, textured glass and metals such as copper and bronze.
Bring the outdoors in
Create a sense of the outdoors indoor by using waterfalls, bamboo and stone.
Natural elements such as calming waters and meditative gardens intrigue the
visitors as they experience the environment along with their treatments.
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Dramatic doors
Pay attention to doors and entryways: they signify a crossing over to a place
where people can leave their everyday lives behind.
Choose colors that stimulate the senses
Flat color is out and color with depth and character is in. our design philosophy
is to create environments that engage the senses. Splashes of color enliven our
spirits, luxurious textures engage our touch, aroma tantalize our senses of
smell.
All aspects of design contribute to the overall experience and ultimately the
success of a health resort.
DESIGN FOR A SPA TREATMENT ROOMS
Minimum treatment room dimensions
The minimum dimensions for a massage room are 10 x 12.This will give you
almost 4 on each side of the table.
Treatment rooms
Wet treatment
Access from both mens and womens locker rooms and through the hallway.
Area should include:
Treatment tables
Sink
Counter space
Clean linen storage
Floor drains
Overhead shower or treatment shower
Infrared heat lamps recessed into ceiling over each table.
Dry treatment
Massage
Facial
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Body brushing
Body masks
Body exfoliation
Sound and light machines
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Temperature
Air quality
Noise level
Music
Smell/odor
SPACE FUNCTION
Layout
Equipment
Furnishings
SIGNS/SYMBOLS AND DCOR
Signage
Personal/thematic artifacts
Style of dcor
A MAJOR DESIGN ASPECT
SOUND SYSTEM
LIGHTING
SAUNA
The sauna is more than a method of bathing: for many it is a type of physical
cleansing, almost a ritual, and is now an essential part of all modern sport
facilities.
The word sauna is also used metaphorically to describe an unusually hot or

humid environment.
Heat source include
-WOOD
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-ELECTRICITY
-GAS AND
OTHER MORE UNCONVENTIONAL METHODS SUCH AS SOLAR POWER.
Bathing sequence:
The principle involves alternating use of hot and cold air.
Bather sweat in dry hot air, and then in hot pure steam emissions which are
created every 5-7 minutes by pouring a quarter liter of water on to a heated
stone.
The cycle between dry and damp results in a strong stimulation of skin and
strengthens resistance to illness.
The effect is intensified by periodic cold water treatment. Massage and

rest.
AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR SAUNA
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CONSTRUCTION
Wood block or timber construction is by far the most common and good thermal
insulation of the exterior is essential because the temperature difference
inside and outside can often be over 100 C in winter.
Less than or equal to 16m2
Less than or equal to a height of 2.5 m
The bathing room should be lined with dark coloured timber on the ceiling and
walls to reduce heat radiation.
The steps and benches are made of wood battens to give good air circulation
and are at various heights, the top bench being about 1m beneath the ceiling
level.
The benches are usually 2m in length.
All of the wood battens are nailed from bellow so that the body does not come
into contact with hot nail heads.
Benches should be easy to dismantle to allow easy cleaning.
The floor must be non-slip material.
STEAM BATH
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A steam room is a high humidity room chamber, usually found in health clubs and
leisure facilities.
The benefits of such facilities are theoretic at best, though commonly used to
purge skin pores of toxins, improve sinuses, and relax the user.
Steam rooms are sometimes used in conjunction with sauna, thereby permitting
users to alternate between a dry and wet heat.
Tips for designing steam bath
For the inside ceiling of a steam room, the best material touse is small squares
of ceramic tile in a non porous material so that you dont have to apply a sealant
every 6 months
The ceiling of a steam room must be slanted, or the user will complain that the
get cold rain coming down on them while they are showering .with the slanted
ceiling, the considerations slide under the ceiling toward the sides and doesnt
fall on the users.
If the steam room walls are not made with water resistant material, the
humidity will find its way through the tiles to the wall. When that happens, the
tiles will crack whether or not they are sealed.
The steps can be made exactly like the walls; the important thing is to seal it
well. And the surface can be marble, granite, tiles or whatever they want, and
people dont get burned sitting on them.
The best way to bring steam is through piping that is in the wall and depending
in the dimension of the room, one or more piping extensions come out of the wall
from which the steam will come out.
A good idea is to have on the piping that comes out of the wall indentation
where you can put a few drops of essential oil to add aroma therapy to the
steam.
AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENTS
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FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS

Coffee Shop
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It serves quick meals for those in a hurry. It has 24 hours service with a fixed
menu. In the coffee shop, there will be, of course, counters and stools but
there will be tables and chairs. At the counter, there is usually a pick-up area
where the waiter can pick up the food prepared for them without disturbing the
dinner who are sitting at counters. Coffee shop shall be backed up to the
kitchen, so that certain dishes and prepared food can be delivered to the
coffee shop work area directly from the main kitchen under control as it passes
from preparation area to kitchen to coffee.
Space allotment 7.0 sq. ft. per guestroom frequently, one third seats are at
counter.
Restaurant
Restaurant should be planned so that variety of seating arrangement can be
achieved. Also consider banquet or booth seating, but normal tables to give
flexibility should supplement these. The degree to which food preparation is to
be a visual element and degree of isolation of individual tables are fundamental
to design brief. The lighting arrangement, alcoves and internal screen can
reduce the scale of large restaurant. But attention must be given to service
access where terrace or balconies are used in restaurant, protecting rail shall
be provided at changes of level. Changes of level are not usually favored but
acceptable provided they make positive contribution to design, do not involve
more than two or three steps and main path of restaurant on same level as
kitchen. Cash desk may be at entrance or by service doors or within kitchen
area depending on cash system operated by management.
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PLANNING
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It should be planned so that a variety of seating arrangements can be

achieved like for tables for 2 and 4 persons.
Large regular spaces should be broken up into smaller more intimate areas, if
necessary by means of screens of various heights or decorative features.
Changes of levels are not usually favoured by caterers but can be included if
they make a positive contribution towards design.
If a level change is provided:
Do not involve more than 2-3 steps
Protect the seating areas by balustrades.
Cash disk may be placed at the entrance or within the kitchen area depending
on the cashing system operated by the management.
An acoustic lobby should be provided to service doors between cafeteria and

the kitchen.
Access of guests should be planed so that it is not confused with service

area.
CIRCULATION THROUGH RESTAURANT
FIGURE 1
CHAIR AND TABLE DIMENSIONS
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ABSOLUTE
MINIMUM DESIRABLE COMFORTABLE
Service Circulation
(A) 2-0 to 3-6 2-6 to 4-6 3-0to 5-0
Between units (C) 3-0to3-6 3-6 to 4-0 3-9 to 4-0
Length (L) 3-6 3-10 to 4-0 4-0
Width (W) 1-0 to 2-0 2-0 to 2-3 2-4 to 2-6
ABSOLUTE
MINIMUM DESIRABLE COMFORTABLE
Service Circulation
(A) 3-6to 4-6 4-6 to 5-0 5-0 to 5-6
To walls (B) 2-0 2-0to2-6 2-0to3-0
Between units (C) 0-0 to 1-0 1-0 1-6
Length (L) 3-6 3-10 to 4-0 4-0
Width (W) 1-8 to 2-0 2-0 to 2-3 2-4 to 2-6
FIGURE 2
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Space Requirement
Square Tables in Rows
Parallel Sitting 2 1.7 to 2.0 m2 (18 to 22 sq. ft.)
Parallel Sitting 4 1.3 to 2.0 m2 (14 to 18 sq. ft.)
Parallel Sitting 2 1.0 to 1.2 m2 (11 t 13 sq. ft.)
Rectangular Sitting in Rows
Sitting 4 1.3 to 1.5 m2 (14 to 16 sq. ft.)
Circular Table in Rows
Sitting 4 0.9 to 1.4 m2 (1 to 15 sq. ft.)
Area Snack Bar
1.5 to 2.2 m2 (16 to 24 sq. ft.)
Considering area requirement per diner as 1.7 m2 (185 sq. ft.) as highest
possible.
Total Sitting Area Required For a Restaurant
Capacity 50 1.7 x 50 = 85 m2 (915 sq. ft.)
Capacity 70 1.7 x 80 = 136 m2 (1465 sq. ft.)
Capacity 100 1.7 x 100 = 170 m2 (1830 sq. ft.)
Main gangway width <1.2M (4-0)
Service Aisles <.9 to 1.35m (3-0 to 4-0)
(Both guests and trolleys use the aisle)
Kitchens
The Kitchen should be planned on one level if possible to serve all catering
outlets. If not possible main kitchen should be on level with main restaurant
preparation and storage on different level. For economy, one wash up is
desirable day light, although desirable, is not necessary in kitchen. Mechanical
ventilation is essential to control the supply of air and smell of cooking. However
the detailed planning and equipment of large scale kitchens is highly specialized
and there are kitchen planning experts for this purpose.
Kitchen area 50% of Restaurant Area.
Breakup as follows
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Meat preparation 4% of the kitchen Work top height 900 mm

area.
Veg. preparation 7% of the kitchen Sink top height 900mm
area.
Wall bench width 600 - 750
Cooking preparation 12% of the
mm
kitchen area.
Bakery preparation 10% of the Island bench and table 900 or
kitchen area. width 1500mm
Service pantry 14% of the kit area
cold food prep 7% of kit area. Length of work area 1200 to
Circulation area 36% of the kitchen within 1800mm
area.
convenient reach
Kitchen service 76% of the kitchen Length for two people 2400 to
area. working 3000 mm
Breakup as follows:
Storage dry 15% of the kitchen together
area. Comfortable height 700 mm
Strong refrigerator 14% of the
kitchen area. When seated 430mm
Receiving 10% of the kitchen area.

Fresh and Garbage -10% of the kitchen area.
Workers facility 20% of the kitchen area.
Chefs Office 7% of the kitchen area.
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LIVING ACCOMMODATION
The living accommodation would comprise of guest rooms singles or double room,
suites, independent cottages.
Cottage Cottages are independent blocks, each block comprises living cum
dining, bed room/rooms, kitchen, toilet, verandah.
The length and width are determined by amount of furniture that is to go into
the room, the degree of luxury that the complex operator wishes to achieve.
Moreover the shape and the size of a bedroom are decided by the positioning of
bath rooms.
There are broadly thee basic units:
Bedrooms with bathrooms on external wall.
Advantage Easy natural ventilation in the toilets.
Disadvantage Provide a narrow view in the bedrooms.
Duct is inspected only for bath room.
Bathroom between two adjacent rooms.
Disadvantage Service duct is not accessible from the corridor.
Bedroom has no privacy form the corridor.
Internal Bathrooms
Advantage Max. light and view to bed room.
Common duct can be serviced, from outside.
The vestibules space thus created can be made to include a wardrobe.
Privacy is secured for the guest and is most practicable layout.
Disadvantage Bathroom requires artificial light and ventilation.
Min. width of guest bedroom = 3.66M (12-0)
Bedroom area = 12-0 x 18-0 216 sq. ft.
Beds vary in width and height
Double bed = 6-41/2 x 6-1/2
Single bed = 6-4/2 x 3-11/2
Bathroom / Toilet area = 42 sq. ft. They should be well ventilated
- Ducts accessible from corridor.
- 400 x 800 mm duct (min.) having longer side adjacent to the corridor.
- General Hygiene and cleanliness are important consideration.
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ADMINISTRATION AREAS
The design of the front desk and administration offices is critical to the guests
positive reaction to the tourist complex. The guests have contact with the front
desk. Many visitors each day meet with the sales and catering staff or with
assistant managers. Therefore, the proper planning and design of the hotels
office space deserves no less attention than that given to guest rooms and
public areas.
The administration office is generally divided into four clusters:
Front Desk & Front Office
Accounting
Executive
Sales and Catering
Front Desk and Front Office
It is the largest of the four clusters and the one with which the casual guest is
more familiar. In the reception area, the personal office welcomes and receives
the guests and assigns them a room, after a few registration formalities. The
reception desk should be near and visible from the entrance. Behind the
reception desk, reservation offices are provided with direct access for
receptionists. The cashier desk section may be a part of reception desk or
portioned off centered of main reception desk.
Space allotment 3 to 5 sq. ft. per guest room.
Accounting Officer
The Accounting Office, while best located as part of the main complex near the
front desk, can operate satisfactorily at some distance. Their main connection
to the front office is the need to have a counting room, where managers of such
outlets at restaurants and retail shops can count and deposit their daily
receipts.
Space Allotment 3 sq. ft. per guest room
Executive Office
It is smallest of the four clusters and is generally combined with the front
office. The general manager is often highly visible, greeting dignitaries and
hosting special visitors, thus, his office and conference area may begin to
resemble public reception and lounge area.
Sales And Catering
This is responsible for attracting business and servicing, the meeting and
banquets once they are in the complex.
Space Allotment 2.0 to 4.0 sq. ft. per guest room.
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OFFICE
Offices shall be provided in the proposed centre for the purpose of
management, administration and maintenance of building.
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Area requirements
Area per person = 5.0 - 8.0 sq.m
Additional space for visitors = 1.5 sq.m.
The area per person decreases as the

number of occupants increases up to 5
people. After this there is little change
in the average provision and people
tend to use between 4-5 m2 of gross
area per person.
Lighting installations should vary to
meet the different type of activities.
Generally they should be glare fee.
Today's workstation needs space for
computer, and telephones in addition to
earlier functions. This has given to
office furniture based on modular
concepts.
SERVICE AREAS
Comprising between 10% and 15% of the total floor area, the service areas
influence the staffs ability to provide sufficient house keeping, repair, food
and beverage service to the resort. The plan of the service areas must be laid
out with two paramount objectives Control and Efficency.
Material Entry
Food stuffs house keeping and many other items must be received out of sight
of guests. Enclose the receiving area so that it is whether protected and sounds
and odors are contained. Entrance door wide enough to allow passage of crates,
barrels and boxes.
Receiving Room
Receiving room is provided for supplies which upon arrival, are customarily
checked weight counted and inspected. Platforms, shelves, refrigerators and
freezers are needed and utensils are kept. Space allotment 4 sq. ft. per guest
room. Beverage store should be provided separately in order to ensure adequate
rooms control.
Space Allotment 2 sq. ft. per guest room.
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General store should be given as large as possible for extra furnishing and
equipment and many unassigned items.
Trash Removal
Another area in the control area is the movement of garbage out of the complex
to a point where it will be picked up by garbage trucks. To avoid any kind of
pilferage through garbage room, it should be placed in full view of the receiving
officer.
Space allotment 0.75 sq ft. per guest room.
Employees Entrance And Their Areas
All the employees have to enter the complex through security officer, where
they enter their time of arrival. Other executives mark their attendance in the
register in the general managers office.
Space Allotment 0.3 to 0.5 sq. ft. per guest room.
Since the time office, house keeping (uniform issue) and lockers are closely
related, so they must be placed close to each other.
Space Allotment 2.4 to 3.6 sq. ft. per guest room with toilet and lockers rooms
of men and women separate. Separate dining for employees is provided. There
should be separate dining areas for executives and non executives.
Space Allotment 1.4 sq. ft. per guest room.
Laundry
A laundry is sometimes operated by tourist complex, only when it is large enough
to afford one otherwise the soiled linen is collected at one place and sent for
washing And drying it requires good sized space for washers, dryers and other
pressing machines.
Space Allotment 7 to 10 sq. ft. per guest room.
There should be only working space for linen storage and possibly ironing
services. As the complex may send away the soiled linen to be washed away but
ironing done at the premises.
Linen Storage
Space for linen storage, repair work and issue of bed linen, uniforms must be
provided in a room close to the laundry. Part of area should be set aside for
administration of house keeping services.
Space Allotment 4 sq. ft. per guest room or more.
House Keeping
This department contains all linen, soap, facial tissues, toilet paper and
ashtrays. There are shelves of neatly staked linen to gather with supply
receiving counter. Various employees uniforms are stacked and distributed here.
Space Allotment 2 to 4.5 sq. ft. per guest room.
Food And Beverage Services
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After the materials have been checked in and signed for they are sent to either
dry storage or liquor storage or cold rooms.
Rough Cooking Area
Here most of bulk food will be prepared. Pot washing area usually close to rough
food cooking area backed upto the finished cooking area. Dish washing area is
close to dining area so that dishes can be disposed off as soon as the waiter
enters the kitchen. There must be sufficient space for large number of service
rolling tables which are set and ready to carry dishes ordered by the guests. If
coffee shop is remote from the main kitchen, auxiliary kitchen is provided,
which is 20% to 25% of the area of the coffee shop. Space allotment for main
kitchen 6sq. ft. per restaurant seat + 2 sq. ft. per banquet seat + 1 sq. ft. per
guest room.
Ventilation
Air extract systems are essential in
Kitchens, Services (to remove steam & fumes)
Internal lavatories, WCS and bathrooms (to remove odor & steam) such
ventilation systems must be separated.
Areas where excessive dust is produced, extraction ducts may be (conveyed)
connected to a central part or have individual fan units discharging direct to the
outside the later being suitable for individual room. Provisions must be made
for air to enter.
Generally, extract system should be ducted to fans on roof with individual
bathroom connected to main riser by shunt ducts.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Area per person 2.0 to 3.0 m2 (22 to 32 sq. ft.)
Each person must occupy 1-10 (0-6) length to the table
Room should be well lighted as well as ventilated. It should be located centrally
for the convenience of the user.
Access of conference rooms should be through corridors or through reception
areas.
Floor Area: 1.4 sq.ft/ seat

Ceiling Height: 10'-20'-0" can include low (7'-6" to 8'-0") soffit at entrance.
Special Plan Considerations: Centralised location. Can be combined with foyer.
Furnishings and finishes: Carpeted floors. Walls and ceilings are of sound
absorbent materials to avoid leakage of sound into the house.
Padded carpets and high ceiling and decorative treatment add to the ambience.
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Conference halls
Floor area per person is 12 sq.ft/ Ceiling height- 12'-16'-0" depending on room
preparations.
Maximum provision for conference room sound control and minimal acoustic and
HVAC Sound distractions.
Figure 54
Seating
standard
Built in low storage or platform with steps.

Built in projection room or rear view projection room and screen.
Fixed seating may be a part of client's programme should be considered
carefully. Coffee service counter above. Built in audio/video cabinet.
Projection booth should be provided.
Acoustics: Reverberation inside the room should be less than 8s. The wall should
be sound absorbing otherwise the mike may catch the echoes.
H.V.A.C: For proper ventilation and temperature control of booth air
conditioning is required. It should not produce noise.
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PARKING VEHICLE FACILITIES:
The need for parking is one of the primary factors leading to the proper
functioning of a tourist complex. Parking should be sensitively designed as part
of the retail image of the complex, welcoming and easily identified as entry
points from incoming traffic routes. Clear and simple circulation from car
parking bays as well as from public transport point must be carefully planned,
well lit, providing interest.
The parking in a resort can be provided as:
Ground Parking;
Multi-decked parking
Ground Parking:
It must be carefully landscaped and planted without any obstruction in vision

that may lead to accident. It shall have clear and distinctive marking, signing
and forming an attractive setting to the centre.
2. Multi-decked Parking:
In hilly areas we did not have much of flat land to

allow ground parking there it is advisable to go
for multilevel parking. Since this gives access
from various levels of the slope as well as avoid
unnecessarily cutting and flattening of slope.
Various Considerations:
1. Parking Load;
2. Parking standards for car dimensions and
lots;
3. Entrance/Exit;
4. Circulation and turning angle;
5. Slopes of ramps/road;
6. Pedestrian Movements;
7. Other factors- Lighting, drainage of rain water etc.
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Calculation for Parking Load:
In suburban areas where almost all the trade comes by automobile, a ratio of
between 5 and 6 car spaces per 1,000 sq. m of leasable store area is mandatory.
In the central business district, where mass transportation and walk-in trade
can be counted on for a substantial "art of the clientele. The ratio can go down
to as low as 2.5 to 3 cars per 1,000 sq. m.
1. Parking standards for car dimensions and lots:

The car width is normally upto 1.8m and length of 4.5 m. National Building code
specifies the lot dimensions to be 2.5mX5.0m for community parking space. The
parking can be provided in 300, 450, 600 or 900 with the pedestrian walkway. The
standards vary as per the angle of parking lots. Space standards for parking one
car is 25 sq. m and for scooter is 4 sq. m.
2. Pedestrian Movements:
The following considerations shall be made:
The pedestrian should not move through the parking provided, for
entrance. It shall be separate without any conflict point with the
vehicular movement.
The drivers after parking the vehicle need not to walk more than
200m to enter the complex.
The parking lots shall be provided with the pedestrian lanes on the
sides and shall be with a level difference. The minimum width shall
be 1.0 m.
For pedestrians the location of exits, whether stairs or lifts,
should be visible from any point within the car park.
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Entrance/Exit:
a) The entrance/exit to parking lots shall be in harmony with the external road
traffic. There shall be least chances of accidents when a vehicle gets into or
comes out to the road from parking.
b) For vehicles there should be an efficient path around the car park to locate a
space, then to proceed quickly to the exit.
c) Clear signing is required, usually combining ground route markings and

mounted signs.
d) There shall be minimum 16-0 long length of road from property line till exit
ramp for proper exit.(Fig. )
e) A 6-0 long space shall be left at edges while landing onto main road so that
he may able to see the road traffic
before landing.
3. Circulation and turning angle;

4. Slopes of ramps/road:
a) The minimum slope shall be -20% of
gradient.
b) Transition slope shall be provided on
the both edges of the ramp that shall be
of the ramp slope (minimum).
c) The minimum length of the transition slope shall be 12-0 in length.
d) For one way straight ramps minimum acceptable width is 12 and for two ways
straight ramps where opposing traffic floors are separated 22. Circular ramp
lanes should be 14-18 wide. Minimum outside radius for single lane helical ramps
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LIBRARY STUDY
INTRODUCTION
Nature cure, Yoga and meditation have been practiced in India since time
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immemorial. The principal health care practices in India: Unani, Ayurveda and
Yoga have just not been medicines but also the life style of the people. This is
the nature cure philosophy. This is based on the concept of an inner power of
healing. Healing is not just the physical body, but also of mind and soul. The
body is powered by the elements of nature: sunlight, air, earth, water.
It has not just been the India where this therapy came among the people.
Unani actually is the gift of the Greek. In China, acupressure and accu-puncture
are the forms of the nature care therapy.
Thai have also there own kind of massage therapy.
In the ancient times, there used to be ashrams where Ayurveda and Yoga
were the curing tools of the Rishis. These ashrams have been taken over by the
spa and the nature cure centre in this changing world. In the present scenario, a
facility that is environmental friendly, offering modern amenities with expert
guidance on latest developments in the fields of the naturotherapy, Yoga,
meditation, Ayurveda and the other foreign practices, combined with leisure
oriented activities of resort have proved to be a popular idea to pull in
consumers even the international ones.
WHY SPA?
Dissatisfied with the allopathic system of medicine in providing effective cure
of certain ailments many health conscious individuals search for a viable
alternative. These are also a place for coming out of stress and reactivating the
mental health and also finding the soul peace inside. This system encourages
physical activities. Such a health care basically works on the primitive-
preventive aspect of the health and increases health awareness, a health body
leads to healthy mind and health soul. Spa also has programmers on diet and
eating habits. We know the food around us is un-healthy then also we cant
resist eating it. Food plays a very essential role in the good health so a proper
healthy and hygienic diet is managed in these centers which people flow
throughout there life. These just not show people the healthy living but the way
of living. Now spa has also become one status symbol in society.
DESIGNING A SPA
An important interference drawn from the above discussion is that Spa is very
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different from a hospital or nursing home. A design solution is required to cater

to this unique way of living and possess certain inherent characteristics which
will be explored in the design process. It should primarily be an in house facility,
with people coming for a day visit to week long stay within the compound. Both
inside and outside areas shall be required to be designed for maximum possible
proximity to natural elements.
It comprises of certain basic facilities for functions like diagnosis and therapy.
But more importantly, this facility is to provide a non-clinical,
pleasant and healthy environment, with ample open spaces that encourage
physical activities and promote a sense of comfortable community living with
natural surroundings. There shall be a variety of such interactive spaces such as
courts, lounges, dinning rooms, assembly halls, therapy areas, open community
spaces and activity area which require a sensitive approach to design.
The design shall also keep the aspects of Vaast and Feng Shui as these systems
are always be considered with these ancient forms of therapy. According to the
gurus of these therapy, the systems of Vaastu and Feng Shui provides flow of
positive energy for healthy mind and healthy living.
SPA
Various components of a spa :
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Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage centre
Beauty parlor
MASSAGE-CENTRE
Can be an open-air area as well. These days they are even equipped with
in-built Jacuzzi.
Aromatherapy
hydrotherapy
SAUNA
cleansing almost a ritual. The classic location is next to a clear lake with woods
and meadows of air bathing between sweat baths.
Types of saunas:
Smoke sauna
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Oven sauna
Bathing sequence:
The principle involves alternating use of hot and cold air. Bathers sweat in dry
hot air, then in hot pure steam emissions which are created every 5 7 mins. by
pouring a quarter liter of water on to heated stones.
The cycle between dry and damp results in a strong stimulation of the skin and
strengthens resistance to illness. The effect is intensified by periodic cold
water treatment massage and rest.
Bathing involves three periods of 8-12 mins. In the sauna followed by cooling off
with pouring bowls, in showers or a plunge pool. The cooling process also includes
the air bath, which entails the breathing in of fresh, cool air as a counter
balance to the hot air.
Construction.
between inside and outside can often be 100 oc in winter.
Walls are solid softwood timber with exception of the oven area. the steps and
benches are made of wood battens to give good air circulation under and are at
various heights, the top bench being about 1mt beneath the ceiling. The benches
are usually around 2mt in length.
All of the wood battens are nailed from below so that the body doesnt
come in contact with hot nail heads.
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Components and equipments.
Heating oven
Reclining benches
Water container
With common facilities including
Changing rooms/showers/WC/air bath which are shared by other components of

the spa.
A plunge pool is provided for the necessary cooling after a sauna. The warm
footbath is another component of a properly fitted out Sauna Bath.
A 19mm hose connected only to the cold water supply, should be included in the
shower area, and provided with massage cabins.
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For partial or fully sunken installations, access should be provided to service

connections.
Adequate area is to be provided around the unit for air circulation, cooling the
motor and to supply air to the jets.
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Jacuzzi
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Health centre and spa
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GYMNASIUM
Components
Slow exercise
Cardiac exercise
Body building
Juice bar
With common facilities including Changing rooms/showers/WC /air bath which

are shared by other components of the spa.
The ideal ht for the gymnasium is 3.5mt including total equipment

installation.
For an optimum double row arrangement of machine min. width of room =

6mtrs.
Mirrors and curtains are essential requirements of a gym.
Flooring should be non-slip, water-resistant and easy to clean.
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FLOORING
The flooring should provide good shock absorption, sound absorption, durability
and mechanical strength making it an ideal surface for sports and aerobics. In
addition, with superior mechanical strength to support heavy equipment loads.
1) Gymnastic Mat Finish
2) 1.5 mm layer Tuff-coat self-leveling polyurethane
Seamless layer
3) 0.5mm layer Tuff-coat self-leveling polyurethane
Seamless layer
4) Gymnastic Tuff-seal coat
5) 3/16" or 1/8" polyurethane Bound Recycle
Rubber granulated sub layer
6) Adhesives Rubber flex Polyurethane
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SWIMMING POOLS
Generally there are two types namely:
open air pools
pools with temporary enclosures or cover
pools with permanent cover
SHAPES AND DIMENSIONS
They are mutually independent of each other.
Determined by the primary use of the pool.
The shape of the pool will affect the cost rather than the dimension.
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SHAPES
Rectangular
Generally for professional swimming purposes only.
Free form
For recreation and leisure purposes. Best recommended for resorts

where there can be private spaces in a public pool.
Construction cost of free-form pool is higher than rectangular pool as

water circulation arrangements and cleaning systems are far more
complicated.
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LAYOUT OF CHANGING ROOMS, TOILETS & LOCKERS IN A

TYPICAL SWIMMING POOL
EXTERNAL PAVING AND LANDSCAPING
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paving around the perimeter will form a walkway for bathers and should
have non-slippery surfaces
precast concrete and reconstructed and artificial stone, natural stone

and ceramic tiles are used for paving
Paving slabs and tiles can be arranged in pleasing color and pattern.
Clever and artistic landscaping completely a dull and uninteresting site

into an area of great beauty.
The poll and the surrounding area should receive maximum sunlight.
it is advisable that the pool and perimeter paving should be raised 15omm
from the ground level
FINISHES
CERAMIC TILES
Either 150x150mm or 100x100mm 0r 75x75mm plain color or patterned, or

mosaic tiles on sheets in plain or patterned colors,
GLASS MOASIC
Tiles which can provide a very expensive look to the pool.
PLASTIC TILES
these are a plastic extruded tile which is laid as tiles were many years ago
where in the adhesive (white cement or colored ctf) is placed on the back of the
tile & then the tile set in place, the adhesive also acts as the grout.
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PEBBLE
The use of small evenly colored pebble set in white or grey cement has become a
very much used system in the last 10 years.
The use of pebble is much less costly but the upkeep is greater because of its
uneven textured surface.
MARBLESHEEN - MARCITE
A mixture of marble dust & white cement, the system has been used for many
years to provide a long term medium cost attractive finish to hundreds of
thousands of pools around the world.
it has lost fashion over the last five years due to the lower cost of the pebble
finish. The finish is a beautiful pristine white which gives bright blue looking
water
MATERIAL
CEMENTS
Are generally classified as Portland and non-Portland. The quantity of non-

Portland used is very less.
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Galvanized reinforcement is used to avoid corrosion.
ADMISTURES like accelerator, retarder and air entraining agents
MORTAR
Bedding and jointing mortars must be proportioned to suit the type of blocks
and bricks with which they are used
OTHER MATERIALS
Peroxide resins, polyurethane paints, vinyl resin paints and butyl rubber
sheeting
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PLASTER & PAINT
Plastering- rendering the interior surface of a pool to a beautiful smooth finish

& then applying a number of coats of either, epoxy of chlorinated rubber paint,
has been the choice of thousands of pool owners.
The system is very efficient but does not last as long as marble sheen or
pebbling.
The repaint will need to be done each 4-5 years. Paint can be used to give some
brilliant effects in pools using many different colors.
FIBREGLASS AS AN INTERNAL FINISH
Many pools are first plastered- rendered & the four or five layers of fiberglass
mat of varying thicknesses are laid over the plaster to give a smooth impervious
finish.
The fiberglass can be colored to many beautiful shades.
A bit cheaper than tiling but about the same life expectancy.
VINYL AS AN INTERNAL FINISH
There are thousands of pools each year built with vinyl as the final waterproof
finish inside.
The vinyl comes in many colors & is quite cost effective.
It can be used as a finish on a concrete constructed pool or on a specially built

frame of metal or timber
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INTRODUCTION
WHY SPA?
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DESIGNING A SPA
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SPA
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage centre
Beauty parlor
MASSAGE-CENTRE
in-built Jacuzzi.
Aromatherapy
hydrotherapy
SAUNA
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Types of saunas:
Smoke sauna
End smoke sauna
Oven sauna
Bathing sequence:
Construction.
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Heating oven
Reclining benches
Water container

the spa.
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connections.
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Jacuzzi
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GYMNASIUM
Components
Slow exercise
Cardiac exercise
Body building
Juice bar


installation.

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FLOORING
Seamless layer
Seamless layer
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SWIMMING POOLS
open air pools
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SHAPES
Rectangular
Free form


complicated.
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FINISHES
CERAMIC TILES

GLASS MOASIC
PLASTIC TILES
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PEBBLE
water
MATERIAL
CEMENTS

STEEL REINFORCEMENT
MORTAR
OTHER MATERIALS
sheeting
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PLASTER & PAINT

pebbling.
finish.
finish inside.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY SPA?
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DESIGNING A SPA
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SPA
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage centre
Beauty parlor
MASSAGE-CENTRE
in-built Jacuzzi.
Aromatherapy
hydrotherapy
SAUNA
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Types of saunas:
Smoke sauna
End smoke sauna
Oven sauna
Bathing sequence:
Construction.
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Heating oven
Reclining benches
Water container

the spa.
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connections.
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Jacuzzi
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Components
Slow exercise
Cardiac exercise
Body building
Juice bar


installation.

6mtrs.
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FLOORING
Seamless layer
Seamless layer
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SWIMMING POOLS
open air pools
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SHAPES
Rectangular
Free form


complicated.
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FINISHES
CERAMIC TILES

GLASS MOASIC
PLASTIC TILES
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PEBBLE
water
MATERIAL
CEMENTS

STEEL REINFORCEMENT
MORTAR
OTHER MATERIALS
sheeting
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FINISHES
PLASTER & PAINT

pebbling.
finish.
finish inside.

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INTRODUCTION
WHY SPA?
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DESIGNING A SPA
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SPA
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage centre
Beauty parlor
MASSAGE-CENTRE
in-built Jacuzzi.
Aromatherapy
hydrotherapy
SAUNA
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Types of saunas:
Smoke sauna
End smoke sauna
Oven sauna
Bathing sequence:
Construction.
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Heating oven
Reclining benches
Water container

the spa.
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connections.
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Jacuzzi
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GYMNASIUM
Components
Slow exercise
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FLOORING
Seamless layer
Seamless layer
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SWIMMING POOLS
open air pools
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SHAPES
Rectangular
Free form


complicated.
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FINISHES
CERAMIC TILES

GLASS MOASIC
PLASTIC TILES
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PEBBLE
water
MATERIAL
CEMENTS

STEEL REINFORCEMENT
MORTAR
OTHER MATERIALS
sheeting
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FINISHES
PLASTER & PAINT

pebbling.
finish.
finish inside.

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RIVER CRESCENT RESORT, MANALI
Manali - The Valley of Gods surrounded by towering snow capped peaks

overlooks the enchanting River Beas as it meanders in the form of a crescent
into the beautiful valley. Hear the music of the river and feel the crisp mountain
air mingling with the scent of apple orchards. With a range of activities like
skiing, trekking, mountain biking and river rafting to choose from, your stay can
be exciting. You can also just choose to marvel at the picture perfect resort
and surroundings and be at peace with yourself. It will pamper you with pure
vegetarian fare, as you appreciate nature in all its pristine glory. They believe in
'Blending hospitality with nature' for you. A warm Namaskar awaits you at the
spacious Lobby. The aroma of freshly baked doughnuts & roasted coffee beans
welcomes you to this special resort.
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The resort offers 60 rooms having peace and tranquility in hues of soft blue,
peach or pistachio. The rooms have LCD television, mini bar, tea/coffee maker,
bath tubs/cubicles, electronic safe and 24 hours room service. The deluxe
rooms are equipped with all modern amenities. Two bedroom cottages are also
available offering a kitchenette, a living room and an independent terrace to
enjoy the offering of mother nature.
Accommodation
Sixty well appointed rooms ranging from superlative deluxe rooms to

luxuriously crafted log houses to give you the full of a home away from home.
River facing or waking up to the mountain they bring nature to your room.
The Junior suites offer tranquil living rooms, unpretentious sit outs with
elegant glass partitions and pretty porticos to make your holiday delightful,
gratifying and a true memorable one.
The lavish and luxurious Presidential suites with dining space a living room and a
stately bedroom make living fit for a king. A private bar, crackling fireplace
and multi system, Jacuzzi pamper your senses on like royalty does .
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Chancellor Deluxe:
The luxuriously crafted grand executives suites and also cozy in-depended log
houses to give you the feel of home away from home. Personal LCD televisions,
mini bars, bath tubs, round the clock room service and Wi-Fi connectivity, are
among the amenities on offer. Double bedded, this room is also maintained with
a mini-bar, a telephone and a TV. This room overlooks the river. Complimentary
wireless Internet access keeps you connected. A minibar and a tea-coffee
maker are supplied. The private bathroom has a bathtub, as well as bathrobes
and slippers. Air conditioning, a desk, and a wake-up call service are among the
conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
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Duke Suite :
( Jr. Suites) offer tranquil living rooms, unpretentious sit outs with elegant
glass partitions and pretty porticos to make your holiday delightful, gratifying
and truly memorable one. Designed with wooden floors, this spacious and elegant
room is maintained with classic decor, comprising a queen-size bed, a writing
desk and a sofa set. A mini-bar, a telephone and a TV are also equipped in this
room. This room overlooks the mountains. Complimentary wireless Internet
access keeps you connected. A minibar and a coffee/tea maker are supplied. The
private bathroom has a bathtub or cubical shower, as well as bathrobes and
slippers. Air conditioning, a desk, and a wake-up call service are among the
conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Monarch Suite Living room:
The cheerful and delightful living room, Personal LCD television with dining
space, a private bar, cracking fireplace. Replete with a terrace to soak in the
Nature in all its pristing glory. Its here that one can laugh in its sunshine
woodlands in its full color and tree dancing to the call of wind makes living fit
for the king. Walking up to the mountains it brings Nature to your room.
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Monarch Suite Bar:
Holiday ensure that leisure becomes a priority . Exploration, adventure,

indulgent. Laziness, spending time with loved one and letting your heart dance.
Relax and let your hair down to the in room bar. The bar serving the choicest of
international wine & spirits. A spread fit for your adroit and cultivated tastes.
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Monarch Suite:
The Lavish and Luxurious Monarch suites with dinning space, a living room & a
stately bed room make living fit for a king. Private Bar, Crackling Fire place &
multi System Jacuzzi pamper your sense only like Royal does. Personal LCD, Mini
Bar, cubical shower, round the clock room service and wi-fi connectivity, are
amongst the amenities on offer.
Bath Room (Monarch):
Multi system Jacuzzi pampers your senses only like royalty does. Jacuzzi is the
name that defines the hot tub experience. Social and private, fun and relaxing,
Jacuzzi completely satisfies and leaves you wanting more. Known for innovation,
Jacuzzi is the company that started the modern hot tub industry. The Jacuzzi
PowerPro hot tub and bathtub jet systems are supported by high-volume, low-
pressure pumps, all designed to deliver a hydrotherapeutic massage. Jacuzzi
jets are the most efficient way to move water, an effective way to move you.
Preserving the idea that a spa is a place for relaxation of mind, as well as body.
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Restaurant:
At River Crescent Resort they truly believe that laughter is brightest where
food is best to make your holidays the best, Gourmet Chefs at Earth n Planet, a
multi cuisine Restaurant, churn up the finest of Vegetarian Cuisine to entice and
tantalise the connoisseur in you. Firmly believe that being in a lap of Nature and
to become one with it gets easier by eating vegeterian food albeit for a few
days. Nothing will benefit human health and peace of mind as much as the
evolution to a Vegeterian diet.
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Conference Hall:
The Largest Banqueting & Conferencing facility in Manali, at The River Crescent
Resort they understand the importance of your enterprise and the necessity to
stay connected in this fast paced business environment. In the area of
destination settings, escape the mundane and the ordinary. Set up a business
conference, meeting over even banqueting at conclave, our very own conference
hall equipped with the latest Audio Video equipments.
Meeting Room & Banqueting Capacities
THEATRE CLASS U SHAPE CLUSTER RECEPTIO AREA(sq.ft

N )
350 20 100 120 500 4100
Wine and Dine
At River Crescent Resort they truly believe that laughter is brightest where
food is best. To make your holiday the best, gourmet chefs at Earth n Planet,
our multi cuisine restaurant , churn up the finest of vegetarian cuisine to entice
the connoisseur in you. Firmly believe that being in the top of nature and to
become one with it gets easier by eating vegetarian food, albeit for a few days.
Nothing will benefit human health and peace of mind as the evolution to a
vegetarian diet. To transport you to higher levels of consciousness and cleanse
your mind and body and also make your holiday doubtlessly monumental they
serve you the finest, most delectable vegan fare in town holidays ensure that
leisure becomes a priority. Explorations, adventure, indulgent laziness, spending
time with loved ones and letting you heart dance. Relax and let your hair down at
in house bar, Neptune De Bar, serving the choicest of international wine and
spirits. A spread fit for you adroit and cultivated tastes.
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Recreation
For Decades the enchanting town of Manali has been the preferred holiday
destination for India's privileged. It has attracted and caught the imagination
of travelers from all across the globe as apart from the natured splendor there
are a plethora of activities in and around Manali that keep them intrigued and
captivated for the action oriented there are opportunities to try your hand on
various adventure sports or others can simply stroll down the mall and take in
the beautiful views.
seasons
Traditionally Spring falls March through May, Summer- May through June and
Autumn Mid August through October.
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TEMPERATURES
Summer : Max 26c, Min - 12c
Winter : Max - 12 c, Min - Sub Zero
Plan and Event
At River Crescent Resort they understand the importance of your enterprise

and the necessity to stay connected in this fast paced business environment. In
the era of destination settlings, escape the mundane and the ordinary setup a
business conference, meeting or even banqueting at Conclave, our very own
conference hall equipped with the latest Audio-Video equipment, Wi-Fi
connectivity, Travel Desk and Secretarial services.
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MEETING ROOMS & BANQUETING CAPACITIES:
Name of the U Board Area in

Theater Class room ClusterReception
Hall shape room Sq.Ft.
Conference
350 20 100 NA 120 500 4100
Hall
Board room NA NA 12 16 NA NA 325
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COTTAGES
Each cottage consisted of two floors. Each floor had two rooms and attached
bathrooms. A common living area and dining area for both rooms is given at each
floor.
Cottages are at a higher level from the hotel block with beautiful views from
each room of the hills and river beas.
Outdoor covered sitting in the middle of apple orchids.
Approach from the hotel block is also given.
Steps from the orchids also lead to the cottages giving you an experience of
the closeness to nature at every step.
COTTAGES
APPROACH TO THE COTTAGES
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VIEW OF THE PROPERTY
VIEW IN THE NIGHT
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STEPS LEADING TO THE COTTAGES
VIEWS FROM THE COTTAGES
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COTTAGE
PORC
WATERFALL
INTERIORS OF THE COTTAGE
The bedrooms, living area and the dining area were carpeted.
LCD, mini bar and sitting and study were in each room.
A lot of natural light and views from the room could be seen which link you with
the surroundings. The balconies for sit outs with excellent views of the river
and hills. Natural sound of water sooth your senses.
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LCD
STUDY
BEDROO
LIVING AND DINING AREA
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SITE PLAN
LAYOUTS AND AREAS
HOTEL BLOCK
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STORAGE AND TREATMENT PLANT
COTTAGE
LAYOUT
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KITCHEN
LAYOUT
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RESORT, MANALI
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ESCAPE THE WORLD AND FIND YOUR MOMENT

AT THE WORLDS BEST DESTINATION SPA -
ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
At Ananda both the journey and destination are one - where nature, beauty,
and stillnessthe great healers work their magic to create an unforgettable
wellbeing experience. located in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, the
birthplace of the ancient arts of yoga, ayurveda and meditation, Ananda is
the perfect get-away destination where your search for the inner self and
your need to retreat to moments of tranquil calm are answered in more ways
than one. set among 100 acres of virgin forest, Ananda is built around the
majestic palace estate of the maharaja of Tehri-Garhwal offering
breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountains, the valley of the holy town
of Rishikesh and the river Ganga. it is a retreat dedicated to restoring
balance, harmonizing energy through the ancient practices of Ayurveda,
yoga and Vedanta together with traditional western experiences that help
you find the most important element on lifes long journey yourself.
ABOUT ANANDA SPA RESORT

Ananda in the Himalyas has been rated the best spa in the world by
international travel magazine conde nasts readers spa awards ananda
located in Uttaranchal walked away with top honours in a list of top 25
spas of the world, housed in a viceroys palace built in 1910, ananda is
spread over 100 acres of virgin forest part of the mandarin oriental
hotel group, the resort has 75 deluxe rooms and suites, 13 treatment
rooms that offer an
extensive selection of therapies including ayurvedic massages and
treatments, a spacious gym, relaxation rooms sauna and hydrotherapy rooms.
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THE APPROACH
1. It is connected to
Haridwar by train,
followed by one hour
to the resort.
2. By air, there are daily 2
flights from Delhi to
Dehradun..
3. Ananda provides helipad
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service for direct approach
LOCATION
The palace estate, Narendra Nagari Tehri Garhwal, Uttaranchal, 15 km from
Rishikesh.
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Lies on the way towards Tehri and Chamba from

Rishikesh on the hill top away from city chaos.
OPERATORS
IHHR are the operators of
Ananda with their head
office at New Delhi.
Architects
Mr. Ashok Khanna (M.D IHHR)
Mr. Chadda and interior designer from A.O.A.
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TYPES OF BUILDINGS
MAHARAJAS PALACE
VICE REGAL PALACE
SPA BLOCK
RESTAURANT
GUEST BLOCK
MUSIC PAVILION
AMPHITHEATRE
VILLAS
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SPACES
The site is contoured with different levels the buildings are placed on areas
higher plateau & lower plateau area blocks are on higher plateau.
CONCEPTS
The design derives its concepts from the
natural profile of the site without disturbing the contours much, all the
buildings are designed in a manner to be holding each other around the central
plateau in the form i ofa complex.
the contours of the plateau houses a surya kund which is placed, aligned
with the cardinal points. this is claimed to have eternal energy as
periodic cosmic sciences, thus placed at the highest point in the complex
site area.
the orifice of, the complex is developed as an integrated whole, where all i the
activities are related to each other as needed for circulation, services, security
and also segregated from the point of view. privacy. j individual views for
different areas, tranquility (acoustical insulation) also considering the nature of
the various requirements.
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SPA FACILITIES
24.000 square foot spa offers an )jensive menu of over 79 body and euthtts.
treatment rooms,
relaxation rooms.
consultation rooms.
spa boutique- showcase a fine
section of silk, wide variety of music .ananda wearart objects, herbal sand other
organic food,skincare smetics.
voga& meditation.
oga pav1liontion.
gymnasium - 16 station life fitness gym
vth cardio,strength training and eob!cs facility.
suit - for couple with jacuzzi sna&massage
dro therapy facilitiesr
em saunda.jacuzzi,kneipe foot
h,cqld plunge.showers,l0ert anging rooms. outdoor heated lap dl& jacuzzi.
EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY OF

BALANCE-THE SPA
Your journey begins here with experiences that will help you recover your
inner self to strike the perfect balance, where the gentle touch of exquisite
therapies will leave you nourished with perfection. Facilities include 24 luxurious
therapy rooms including a Kama Suite for couples therapy, specially designed
Ayurvedic treatment rooms, 2 relaxation rooms, 4 consultation rooms, 2 open air
Yoga pavilions, an amphitheatre for Yoga, meditation and music and two indoor
venues for Vedanta Lectures. In addition there are Hydrotherapy areas, a
fitness centre with a 16 station Life-fitness gym and a temperature controlled
outdoor pool.
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YOGA
Yoga at Ananda is completely pure and traditional in form, stemming from the
roots of Hatha yoga and adapting it to suit individual needs. It is a disciplined
science encompassing all aspects of life in different ways and levels to balance
the mind, body and spirit.
AYURVEDA
Beautifying the body is to beautify the soul. The authenticity and Anandas
commitment to this ancient life system are evident in the use of age- old herbal
powders; herbal oils, brass vessels, wooden beds, treatment rituals and qualified
therapists trained in traditional Ayurvedic schools.
CUISINE
You are what you eat At Ananda, cuisine is all about selecting the freshest
fruits & vegetables available, and using them to enhance the flavours of a meals
other ingredients. Ayurvedic cooking at its International best; fresh, suited to
each body-type, yet with a selection that pleases every palate the food at
Ananda is a complete experience in itself
VEDANTA
The quest is eternal, the journey endless the ultimate aim joy, bliss, Ananda
the study of Vedanta tries to dispel mans endless search for the elusive. At
Ananda, daily Vedanta classes are a part of the offering. Study with dedicated
masters from the world-renowned Swami pasthasarthys Vedanta Institute and
incorporate Vedantas practical philosophy in order to enhance your life, achieve
more and yet be at peace with yourself.
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ACCOMODATION
The living is but part of the echo of nature then style and elegance
blend discreetly to enhance each nuance of serenity the guest rooms,
suites and villas at Ananda in the Himalayas make a statement with colours
that echo nature, and views that leave one gazing into the enchantment of
gods own country.
>70 Deluxe Rooms
>3 Deluxe Suites
>The Ananda Suite
>The Vice Regal Suite
>Villas
regal suite is a perfect spacious sitting and dining

)urposter bed. the attached appointed with antique rrace and a roof top jacuzzi
sand the distant ganges you back into indias regal past.
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VICEREGAL SUITE
In the precints of the maharajas palace, the
suite is a perfect retreat for the connoisseur.
It comprises of spacious sitting and dining area
and a plush bedroom featuring a period four
poster bed. The attached dressing room and
bathroom are beautifully appointed with antique
fittings and
furniture. With its own private terrace and a
rooftop Jacuzzi overlooking the sloping
landscaped gardens and the distant Ganges
valley is beautiful.
VILLAS
After the great mountain ranges himalaya and
shivalik and the river that sustains the people
of the valley, these beautiful villas are a
dreamers escape.
Two 2-bedroom villas and one 1-bedroom villa, each elegantly appointed living
room, a pantry for the butler, a dressing room and a huge
featuring a private sauna with an unhampered view of the swimming pool.
The 40 sq metre private pools are surrounded with a deck area equipped with
comfortable lounge beds. Ideal for a quiet retreat into a tranquil
environment.
THE ANANDA SUITE

Housed on the ground floor and overlooking the valley, the 3-say ananda
suite spells luxury and enchantment with luxuriously fitted bathrooms
overlooking the view and its own private sitting and dining areas. The Suite
also has a large private garden, which is perfect for intimate dinners and
leisurely breakfasts.
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3 DELUXE SUITES
Deluxe suites face either the valley or the maharajas palace.
suite feature tastefully appointed bedrooms with attached sitting and large
bathrooms with tranquil garden views secluded private gardens
with tented salas situated to overlook the valley, add to the charm and privacy
of these suites.
70 DELUXE ROOMS
With palace and valley views, these deluxe rooms are understated yet luxurious
70 in all, they feature walkin closets and perfectly appointed bathrooms with
windows overlooking panoramic views of the valley or of the palace, each room
opens onto large balconies with picture- perfect views ideal for a private meal.
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STUDY ON
ANANDA RESORT,
UTTRANCHAL
SPA AT KALMATIA SANGAM, ALMORA, UTTRAKHAND

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Salient Features
Name of the work: Construction of SPA at Kalmatia Sangam, Almora(G+1

with lower ground floor)
Location: 20 acre property in the Kumaon on the road to Binsar, off

Almora, Kalmatia Sangam(UTTARAKHAND)
Revised estimate approved by the Contractor vide sanction for an amount

of Rs.10,14,86,700.00
Owner: Dr. Lal (Dr. Lal Pathlabs), New Delhi
Name of the Consultant: Gautam Bhatia Navin Gupta, New Delhi.
Name of the Contractor: Anil Joshi Associates, Almora
Type of Occupancy: Spa as a part of Hotel
Area Statement:
a)Total Land Area : 80,940 sq. mt. OR 20 acre
b)Lower Ground Floor : 517.79 sq. mt.
c)Ground Floor : 1399 sq. mt.
d)First Floor : 700.7 sq. mt
Permissible FAR (Floor Area Ratio): 0.5
FAR Achieved: 0.3
Height of the Building: 7.5 Mts.
Provision in layout for additional spaces to consume the balance FAR.
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SITE PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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The Ground Floor has a central open courtyard, containing a water body, with
the Spa on the right side and waiting on the left. The building contains a Gym
area and a circular glass book store just around the waiting area. The two
towers are designed as massage areas and join each others by a covered
pathway.
The addition of pool area at the crest of the hill surrounded by deodar and with
sweeping views of the snow-clad Himalayas promote a harmonious and organic
connection with the surroundings.
POOL ENTRANCE
SPA OPEN
COURTYARD
GYM
WAITING
AREAS
MASSAGE
AREAS
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GYMNASIUM
Whether it's a small exercise nook in a home office or an entire basement

stocked with exercise machines, people are starting to make workout spaces a
priority. Gym is slang for gymnasium and gymnastic services.So the interiors
provided to the Gym is kept very simple and sufficient keeping in mind the
commonly used Gym equipments. Large windows gives a feeling of openness and
serves as mirrors to the insiders.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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The project is the multi-faceted spa with facilities for massages, baths, steam,
gym and yoga. A solarium and independent cells for meditation are incorporated
within the roof structure.
THE SLOPING ROOFS

WITH CUT-OUTS
FIRST FLOOR WITH ROOF

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The facility promotes all sorts of holistic therapies. The Solarium is designed to
afford exposure to the sun and it serves as an excellent space for visitors for
warmth plus scenic view of the snow-clad Himalayas. The Yoga hall is also built
largely of glass for the same purpose a harmonious and organic connection with
the surroundings. And the same goes for the circular open shower and sauna
areas.
VIEW DOWN THE COURTYARD FROM

SOLARIUM FIRST FLOOR
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ELEVATIONS
SECTION ALL ALONG THE BUILDING

(CHIMNEY AND TOWER DETAILS)
SECTION
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The addition of an ayurvedic spa at the crest of the hill surrounded by deodar
and with sweeping views of the snow-clad himalyas, began in 2012. The project is
the multi-faceted spa with facilities for massages, baths, steam, gym and yoga.
A solarium and independent cells for meditation are incorporated within the
roof structure
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The layout encourages residents to use the sitouts, meeting areas, pool and an
accessible roofscape to engage with the landscape. The facility promotes all
sorts of holistic therapies and the architectural design is intended to promote a
harmonious and organic connection with the surroundings.
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Resort is a place where accommodation, reorientation are involved and most

ABOUT THE PROJECT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Since this is a project of large magnitude with myriad requirements, thus a

To study, identify and understand the inter-relationship of various

To provide functional spaces with various kinds of services.

To be able to device solutions of certain ever prevailing issues/problems

To develop on the whole a practical possible solution this seriously takes

ABOUT THE SITE

LOCATION: KOIL, NIRMAND, DISTT.KULLU

PERMISSIBLE GROUND COVERAGE: 35%

PERMISSIBLE FAR: 1.75

MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 15M

SET BACKS: 10M FRONT, 2M SIDE, 30M FROM RIVER

ACTUAL PICTURES OF SITE

ABOUT THE SITE

ABOUT NIRMAND TEHSIL (KOIL)

Nirmand is a Tehsil in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh State, India. Nirmand

Nirmand Tehsil is bounded by by Rampur Tehsil towards East , Chauhara Tehsil

Nirmand consist of 171 Villages and 26 Panchayats . It is in the 2086 m

Rampur , Narkanda , sarahan , Hatkoti , Chindi are the near by Important

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

It is very cold in summer also. Nirmand summer highest day temperature is in

MASTER PLAN DEFINE MOVEMENT

DEFINE MAJOR OPEN

DETAILING BUILDING BLOCK ZONING OF FUNCTION

LITERATURE CASE STUDY

Front Office The reception desk is linked to accounts deptt. and

Vestibules Develop weather vestibules with revolving and automatic drop to

A health resort is one such example of specific development.

IN ORDER TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE 4-STAR CATEGORY, A RESORT

Hotel should have at least 25 livable rooms.

The faade architectural and general construction of buildings should be

Maintenance of all sections of the hotel (i.e. buildings, walls, gardens,

There should be adequate parking facilities for cars. -5D

There should be a reception, cash and information centre attended by trained

There should be a well appointed lobby. -10N

There should be an adequate number of efficient lifts in buildings of more than

Lighting arrangements and fixtures in the rooms, bathrooms, public rooms,

Crockery cutlery and glassware should be of the best quality. -10E

A. 24 hour service should be provided for reception, information and telephone.

They should be qualified, trained, experience, efficient and courteous staff.

B. Executive staff 10N

C. Other staff 15N

D. Staff should be in smart and clean uniforms. 19D

Housekeeping should be of high standard. -25E

Failure in only 2 items marked necessary maybe condoned where as marks

It emphasizes the importance of whole and the interdependence of its parts. It

Various holistic treatments

Naturopathy also known as naturopathic medicine or natural medicine is

The science of life is a holistic system of natural medicine that is first

It is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, restore health. Hydrotherapy

Yoga is a way of life based on ancient Indian philosophy, a way of integrating

COMPONENTS COMMON TO ALL THE THERAPIES

Reception desk and welcome area

Private relaxation/meditation areas

Bring the outdoors in

Choose colors that stimulate the senses

DESIGN FOR A SPA TREATMENT ROOMS

Minimum treatment room dimensions

Area should include:

SIGNS/SYMBOLS AND DCOR