CASE STUDIES 1. Hainan Blue Bay Westin Resort Hotel (Literature) 2. Rannalhi Tourist Resort Complex Maldives (Live)
1. Hainan Blue Bay Westin Resort Hotel
PROJECT DETAILS
Architects: Zhejiang Greenton Architectural Design Location: Lingshui, Hainan, China Architects in Charge: Zhang Wei, Jiang Fang Area: 62000.0 sqm Project Year: 2014 Design Team: Shang Fei, Wang Jia, Xu Qin, Hu Damin, Li Baozhong, Tian Senyuan, Chen Yonghao, Li Zijie, Li Yanfeng, Lu Zhegang, Wu Wenjian, Chen Feiyan, Lao Xiaojing, Cui Daliang, Shen Fengqiang
LOCATION The project is located at the most east end of the Clear Water Bay, Lingshui County of Hainan.
*Location of Westin Blue Bay Resort
SITE PLAN
*Bird Eye View of the Resort
Blue sky and sea, white sand constitute superior natural landscape of the base. Over the past years, increasing newly-built five-star hotels in Hainan have intensified the competition. Thus, to stand out among the hotels with its own characteristics become the core task for this design.
Instead of traditional Southeast Asian architectural style for hotels in tropical areas, the designers have creatively targeted at the unique style of modern relaxing hotel which also boasts seaside resort atmosphere. During the process of design, discarding the common practice of facing the architectures to the sea and enclosing a garden for most resort hotels, the designers have originally adopted a simple curve, making almost all guest rooms face directly the sea. For this, the hotel management company has spoken highly of it, saying that it is the five-star hotel making best use of Hainan seascape. Based on that and in combination of the local Hainan climatic environment---sea wind, the designers have further lifted the curve to 8m from the ground, forming a channel through which sea wind may blow.
Besides creating various functional regions, it also provides with favorable natural climate. The long gray space has not only become a main circulation line within the hotel, but also enabled various functional spaces to form independent courtyards. For example courtyards for meeting room, Chinese cuisine restaurant and spa. Users can enjoy the facilities of large hotels as well as fun of small hotels.
The courtyards are independent from each while connected to each other and integrated with the upside colossal “floating” 400 guest rooms, making another highlight of the hotel design. Meanwhile, the “floating” guest rooms have rendered access to seascape to more functional spaces. For example, on the lobby and lawn of the banquet hall, you can freely appreciate the close relations of the Monkey Island and the sea level. Both vertically and horizontally, views from the main functional spaces to the sea are not interfering with each other, and thus a maximized horizon is formed. It is another reason for the hotel management company’s appreciation.
Fresh and comfortable sea wind in Hainan can be wild in typhoon seasons. To maintain normal operation in such seasons, almost all importance spaces of the hotel are equipped with outer wall doors and windows that can be opened and closed. In sunny days, these glass outer walls can be completely opened and that quiet seat zone instantly becomes a part of the exterior space.
The strong sunlight brings Hainan bright sky and white beach, with which the color design of the architecture echoes. The pearly luster on the aluminum sheet of the outer wall presenting various glosses under sunlight of different time, together with the graceful horizontal line of the architecture and the transparent light glasses, has made the architecture of this size flow when observed at a distance. Maybe only designers know that it is actually solid and stable clean steel structure.
PLANS
ELEVATION
SECTION
EXTERIOR
The designers have originally adopted a simple curve, making almost all guest rooms face directly the sea. For this, the hotel management company has spoken highly of it, saying that it is the five-star hotel making best use of Hainan seascape.
The designers have further lifted the curve to 8m from the ground, forming a channel through which sea wind may blow.
View of the Pool
The courtyards are independent from each while connected to each other and integrated with the upside colossal “floating” 400 guest rooms, making another highlight of the hotel design.
INTERIOR VIEWS
Modern Furniture and Layout of Suite of Resort.
Double Bed Room
2. Rannalhi Tourist Resort Complex Maldives
INTRODUCTION
Name Of Project: Rannalhi Tourist Resort complex Completion: 1996 Architect: Ashley De Vos Consultants and Mano Panniah Associate Structure Type: Pitched Roof Building Location: South Male Atoll Maldives India No of Floor: 2 Area of Site: 5 Acres Structure Material: RCC Function: Residential Tourist Beach Resort Type: Rural Maldivian Village
Rannalhi is featured among the best resorts in Maldives and sits exclusively at the tip of the South Male atoll within the exotic collection of islands known as the Maldives. Its unique location offers access to pristine beaches, excellent scuba diving opportunities and a relaxed environment with easy access to the capital city of Male. Bask in the golden sun and frolic on the soft sands as you experience friendly Maldivian hospitality and explore the rich tropical wonders of a vibrant island nation.
LOCATION
SURROUNDING EAST, WEST & NORTH SIDE HAVE VIEW OF SEA & ONLY SOUTH SIDE HAVE VIEW OF CITY
ABOUT THE SITE •
Rannalhi resort is the one of the best five star deluxe beach resort of the Maldives city.
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it is located in approximately 35 km across the sea with the natural features to give a complete relaxations and more comfort for the human life.
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It has won the several award in field of the excellent services & traditional hospitality.
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It has been seen that people more prefer to visit the marine site as it has all the facilities to give the relaxations in sense of services.
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At the center of the resort all the services has been provided, around it all the room as well as water bungalows , spa, water sport, shop, bar, diving school & restaurant is located.
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It is completely situate around the nature.
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It has been constructed in the local traditional crafts and colors.
ACCESSIBILITY •
35 Km From International Airport.
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By Speedboat 45 Minute.
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Visitors Are Provided Easy Access To The Major Monuments.
TYPICAL LANDSCAPE AND VEGETATION •
Relatively flat
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Sandy & rocky with highly calcareous
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Coconut, Pandanus, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Cordia subcordata, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Calophyllum inophyllum and Terminalia catappa.
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Higly water table.
EVERAGE DAY OF SUN SHINE PER YEAR •
2704.07 TO 2784.51 hours
MAIN TEMPERATURE •
Annual temperature 30°c
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Summer Temperature
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Winter Temperature 25.1°c To 30°c
RAIN FALL -1924.7mm
26.3°c
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31.8°c
2277.8mm
RELATIVE HUMIDITY •
Very High (73% to 85%)
WINDS •
Pleasant wind blow all the year it has climatic variation.
SKY CONDITION •
Very clear with some white Claude.
MALDIVIAN HISTORY
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History suggests that the Maldives Islands have been inhabited for more than 3,000 years, perhaps first settled by travellers on the ancient Silk Route from the Indus Valley civilization.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS •
The Maldives follows the Muslim calendar and the most important festival is Ramadan which is strictly adhered to in the Maldives. There are also a number of national days in the calendar but these do not usually affect the resorts.
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Male Interesting places to visit includes the fish market and the local market at the northern waterfront. Watch ‘dhonis’ unload dried fish, fresh fruits and vegetables from the atolls. The new harbour is located in the south-west corner of Male.
Friday Mosque •
Built in the 17C, the Huskuru Miskiiy or Friday Mosque served the population of Malé as their main mosque for almost four centuries, until the Islamic Centre and Grand Friday Mosque took over the function in 1984. Built by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656, the mosque is a masterpiece of coral curving and traditional workmanship.
The Islamic Centre •
As you approach Malé, you will see one of its famous architectural landmarks - the Islamic Centre with its golden dome.
Music & Dance •
Bodu Beru is the most popular form of music and dance in the country with a Bodu Beru troupe in almost every inhabited island and is regularly played at functions and festivals.
PUBLIC
Medical center
Entrance
Water bungalow
Diving school
Room
Restaurant
Amphitheater
Manager office
Water sport
Senior executive room
Shop
Kitchen
Cocktail bar
Staff room
Ayurveda spa
Utility
Store
SEMIPUBLIC
Doctor
PRIVATE
SILENT FEATURE
It has two entrance for public & staff.
Staff area is centrally located to avoid the disturbance.
Staff & public movement has been separated by means of pedestal movement.
VISUAL & PHYSICAL CONNECTIVITY
The site is visible from the far place it has visual connectivity form the all the side.
Around the private area greenery is provided as barrier between private or public area to maintain the privacy.
FACILITIES
8. Beach Bar
1. Restaurant
9. Spa
2. Amphitheatre
10. Water Bungalows
3. Diving School
11. Doctor
4. Cocktail Bar
12. Ayurveda Spa
5. Shop
13. Medical Shop
6. Water Sport Center
14. Cyber Café
7. Rooms
15. Massage Center
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Terrace or Balcony
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Snorkeling
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IDD phone facility with direct dialing
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Wind Surfing
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Flat Screen TV with Satellite channels
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Fishing
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Excursions
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Table Tennis
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Scuba Diving Facilities
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Mini Bar
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King Size or Twin Beds
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Spacious bathroom with hot/cold fresh water & shower cubicles
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Private sun deck
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Glass floor in the room to view underwater marine life
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Personal safe
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Tea/Coffee maker
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Two bars
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Coffee shop
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Boutique
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Gem and jewelry shop
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Breakfast service
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Special dinners on the beach
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Wake Boarding
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Reflexology center
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Beach football
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Aqua Aerobics
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Entertainment Show
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Karaoke
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Canoeing
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Laundry/Valet Service
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PLANS (KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT)
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Design point of view it very good that restaurant has been designed close to the kitchen that gives easy access to serve the customer.
Having view of sea, amphitheater and diving school directly.
It has capacity of 80 customer at a time.
It has been designed completely Maldives villages style with thatch roof.
The kitchen has all the arrangement is systemically.
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TYPICAL FLOOR UNIT PLAN •
GROUND FLOOR
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FIRST FLOOR
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ELEVATION
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MATERIALS
Brick
Stone
Sand
Timber
Concrete
Glass
Rod
Steel
Wood
Tiles
Thatch
Paving blocks
Pop
Marbles
VIEWS
The beaches are good almost all the way around the island with fine-grained white sand. The lagoon is sandy bottomed close to the shore but with decent coral growth and exotic fishes at the reef edge, it is excellent for snorkeling. The island consists of 116 accommodation rooms, out of which 99 are Beach bungalows which are just few meters from the beach while the others stands on the stilts inside the lagoon. The Waters Bungalow accommodations are beautiful with ocean view and is where you can see the scenic beauty of the Maldives. The Hotel is always very full year around and to book your holiday at this place means, you need to plan your holiday well in advance in order to get a good price and a villa or room of your choice. To guarantee a booking, it’s advisable to act in advance, though last minute availabilities arise. At Rannalhi, there’s always something happening... night and day. Group activities led by friendly, dynamic animators, restaurant theme nights, water sports and beach action by day, music, dancing and entertainment at night. Though if you want to find a quiet place to relax and just laze, we have plenty of those, too. Rannalhi was a favorite transit destination for islanders, being the final fresh-water landfall on the journey south from Khaafu Atoll in the Maldives. Known as ‘the measure of gold’ (ran means gold, nalhi is a unit of measure) for its beauty and fertility, Rannalhi island is now home to an all-action fun resort where good times and friendship make for unforgettable tropical holidays.
The Rannalhi Dive Shop & Diving School has everything you need for diving and snorkeling adventures. Plus, our Water Sports Centre offers you the chance to enjoy catamaran, canoe and banana-boat rides, windsurfing and water skiing. There’s really no limit to the water sports you can enjoy at Rannalhi.
DETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION
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It is rcc framed structure which is constructed in Maldives traditional.
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It has sloping roof, on that has applied thatch to give traditional look of Maldives.
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As a form of landscape & pedestal movement paving block used.
SYNOPSIS OF SITE
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The site have two side entry north for staff/services & east for guest entry.
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It has several uniqueness in the resort to attract the tourist such as long path way which lead to the resort and water bungalows and all.
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it has all the facilities to give the relaxations in sense of services.
PLANNING ASPECT
It has linear types of planning.
Linear form of planning is batter to occupy the site area.
This types of form does not keep negative space.
Huge glass windows has been provided to give complete view of the nature.
Balcony has been provided to enjoy the every moment of the resort.
AESTHETICS APPEARANCE
The design concept was conceived as a rural Maldivian village which is giving the traditional look and have superior in design.
Aesthetically it has good appearance.
As per the context of Maldives the building has been painted a special dark green to visually reduce the scale and blend.
All the building having huge glass window and thatch roof which resist the heat.
DESIGN ANALYSIS
The resort is constructed in completely Maldives traditional style.
All the building having pitched roof and thatch has been applied to give Maldives village looks.
It has all the facilities to spend their leisure time.
Each room having view of the sea.
Staff area has been located centrally to avoid the public movements.
CONCLUSION
Owing to great distance the island had to be totally self sufficient in basic amenities such as water, power, recreational and storage facilities.
The arrival pavilion placed on a reef enables the guests to view the village from a distance.
A long boarded walkway leads to the reception pavilion with the diving station and accommodation for diving staff on the immediate right in the sea, that’s very nice.
The exterior of the public and residential buildings are painted a special dark green color to visually reduce the scale and blend it with the vegetation.
The village square serves as the forecourt for the dining, kitchen and store complex, recreation, Shopping and animation areas.
Four roomed blocks, each with a separate access and visually concealed.
The staff accommodation, power generation and desalinization plant, staff facilities ad recreational areas are located in the central part of the island so that the central part can be used as multifunctional area.
MERITS
It is designed in such a way that each & every room having direct view of the sea.
The private area has been centrally located to avoid the un necessary disturbance.
The reception area & other activities are camouflaged as the landscape has been effectively used to hide the building by liming the scale and using the existing & newly planted vegetation as a buffer.
Public space has been utilized, eastern part of resort which is brilliantly having reception restaurant, amphitheater, shops, cocktail bar etc.
