Role of

Architecture
in Resort
Planning and
Design
A RESEARCH BY BONNY SHAJU

AMITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND

PLANNING NOIDA A1904016009
Problem identification

What is the
need for this
research ?
*Why the architecture of a resort is
one of the key factors why people
prefer one resort over the other
even within a similar geographical
location, even with similar pricing ?

Source : Google Search

 Problem Identification
(Need for the Research)

Methodology Aim
(Purpose of the Research)

Objective
(Major goals of this research)

Literature Review
(To create a base for the study)

Case Study Survey

(To study different cases) (Conducting a survey to seek
gernal public response)

Case study Comparison, Survey Results Analysis

reviews (To analyze results))
(To compare different cases)

Conclusion and
Recommendations
 › Need for study
› Aim
› Objective
› Methodology
› Limitation
› Method of data collection

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Introduction
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Introduction
Aim
The research aims to study the role and impact of architecture in
resort planning and designing and its importance in the success of
a resort project.

Objective
› Study about the role and impact of architecture in resort
planning and designing.
Method of data collection :
› Study about the basic guidelines that need to be followed in
The research uses qualitative methods of data
collection which includes the following :
resort planning and designing.
 Data from secondary sources
› To learn about the different factor that an individual considers  Archival research
 Surveys
 Ratings and reviews
while choosing a resort.  Comparisons

› To conduct a case study and a survey to analyze its result to find

Limitation :
out the role and impact of architecture in resort planning and
*The scope of the study mainly focuses on the
designing. architecture part of resorts and not targeting
any particular user group
 › Introduction
› History and evolution of resort
› Resort architecture
› Preferences of Resort
› Factors Considered for choosing a resort

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Literature Review
 Literature Review
Introduction
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› ‘Resort development’ is one of the foremost widely researched
themes in tourism studies.
› Today, 21 million people around the world are used in the travel and
tourism industry, generating the impressive US $3.4 trillion annually.

History and Evolution of resort

› Historically, the most established resorts are followed back to the
Roman Empire of almost 2,000 years prior.
› In Europe, the earliest spa resort was created in Belgium within the
fourteenth century during a town that is presently known by the
name of the “Spa”

Resort Architecture
› In the resort, the guest experience is the priority.
› The setting of the architecture styling is crucial for a fruitful resort, it
may be natural, man-made or a blend of the two into the overall
setting.
 Literature Review
Preferences of Resort
› Luxury Stay- All things considered, and the only thing you need to do is to sit down back and go

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with the stream.
› Security- The safety of the guests.
› Stress free- Worrying over your arrangements and activities are a few things that you'd need to
abstain from during your vacation.
› Food- The measure of choice in food that you essentially can pick between is an opportunity in
itself to try something new.
› Exotic Location- The majority of the resorts are situated inside the lovely vistas of a slope station,
close by the seashores or in nature of a tropical backwoods.

Factors Considered for choosing a resort

› Architecture- The architecture style mixes the undertaking's personality and hence the site so
the overall atmosphere is supportive and friendly.
› Budget- It's in every case great to have a right understanding of the money that you essentially
spending up.
› Distance of destination- If the destination is too far, at that point it'll be hard for you to travel
each time as well and for.
› Activities-The the number of activities or activities spaces.
› Food- One should bind mind is that the food availability.
› Other facilities- Resorts with more complimentary facilities are most likely to be preferred more.
 › Planning aspects
› Design aspects

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Guidelines for resort

planning and design
 Guidelines
Planning aspects
› Creating a Sense of Place - Creating a sense of place is one among the principal goal of resort
planning

› Environmental Preservation- Ecological thought is to put into in resort planning on the grounds

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since ecological resources are the principal enhancements that draw in guests as its essential
luxury.

› Planning Layout- Making a sound relationship among clients and the environment around it.

› Resort Site- Transportation and Accessibility; Political Climate; Ownership; Community Relations.

› Means of Transportation and Utilities- Transportation and utilities are the community's primary
infrastructure elements.

› Sense of Entrance- The guest's first impressions of external approaches to the most entrance
define the characteristics of the resort. The guest's first impressions of external approaches to the
most entrance define the characteristics of the resort.
 Guidelines
Design Aspects
› Architecture- Architecture should be identified as per the location of the resort and the marketing
strategy of the resort.
› Building Form and Layout- The direction and development of the resort structures require
favorable position and orientation of air movements are critical.

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› Materials- The material on which a building is made expresses the visual setting
› Landscape Architecture- The landscape and architecture are two faces of a coin but both express
together and will result in creating a sense of place.
› Thematic Design: The natural elements should be identified and incorporated during the
resort construction.
› Open Spaces: The open spaces should be in a perfect world to be planned around existing
vegetation and landforms.
› Planting : Other than the above components, vegetation is one of the main natural element.
› Hard Landscape- The selection of materials can assist with characterizing changes of
utilization

› Street Furniture- Signs and knowledge panels; Lighting

› Maintenance- It must be recalled that even the best-planned advancements will fail if there are no
regular maintenance facilities.
 › Background Study – Malay Architecture
› Critical factors for resort design in
Malaysia
› Langkawi
› Three resort cases
› Case study comparison
› Reviews on architecture styling of the
three cases
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Case Study
 Case Study
Background Study – Malay Architecture
Malaysia - It is said that a Malay house fulfils the Malay occupants by addressing their requirements
while reacting to the surrounding conditions.

Critical factors for resort design in Malaysia

› Site Planning- The resorts should offer closeness and clear admittance to critical, common,
landscaping, recreational and social amenities.
› Exterior Design- Travelers are offered with cultural and traditional attractions, introducing the
experience of the past, which result in profit-making.
› Interior Design - The selection should ponder vernacular style with traditional craftsmanship.
› Passive and Active Design - Vernacular resort configuration suggests to structures that utilization
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the conventional style in its plan.
› Design of Facilities
› Price

Langkawi
› The legendary Island with resorts
 Case Study
Three resort cases
1. Kampung Tok Senik Resort, Langkawi
2. Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort, Langkawi
3. Pelangi Beach Resort, Langkawi
All three case study conducted was in a nearby geographic location having similar climatic conditions.

1. Kampung Tok Senik Resort 2. Berjaya Langkawi Beach & 3. Pelangi Beach Resort
Spa Resort
Location : Langkawi, Kedah, Location : Langkawi, Kedah, Location : Langkawi, Kedah,
Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia
Address : Lot 1577, Kawasan Mata Address : Karung Berkunci 200 Address : Pantai Cenang, 07000
Air Mukim, 07000 Burau Bay, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah,
Langkawi, Kedah, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Malaysia Malaysia
Site Area : 48 Acres Site Area : 70 Acres Site Area : 35 Acres
Architectural : Malay (Vernacular Style) Architectural : Malay (Vernacular Style) Architectural : Malay (Vernacular Style)
style style style
Occupancy : 250 Occupancy : 290 Occupancy : 335 Rooms
Average Price : Rs 6000* (*can vary) Average Price : Rs 7500* (*can vary) Average Price : Rs 7500* (*can vary)
 Case Study
Kampung Tok Senik Resort Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Pelangi Beach Resort
Resort

Comparison with traditional Malay Architecture

Climate Adaptation, Raised on Stilts, Natural Building material, Post and lintel structure, Dominant Thatched roof,
Large Opening, Carving and decorative elements, Open Layout, Multifunctional space, Interior Finishes, Bath
Facilities
Ratings and reviews
It is found that after going through the reviews the architecture of a resort is one of the factor one considers on
choosing a resort. Through this review we can see the general publics views on the architectural style of a resort
and how it matters in the overall experience during a stay in a resort.
Conclusion
In this case models, it is inferred that The planning of this case model is The style of design of this resort is
the attempts towards the especially focused to resemble the postmodern vernacular which might
adaptations of cultural values within form of Malay houses by applying be a blend of present-day and
the design are observed during this the physical features and building vernacular styles.
model. forms.
 › Survey results
› Data analysis and inferences

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Survey
 Survey
Survey- Questioner
1. Do you prefer to stay in a resort than in a hotel if both having similar pricing and similar geographical
location?
2. What kind of stay do you prefer?
3. In a year on an average, how many times do you tend to stay in a resort?
4. Is the architecture of resort matters while choosing a resort?
5. Do you think the architecture of resort matters in the experience of a resort stay?
6. Do you use the help of the internet and travel websites to check and compare the architectural style of a
resort with the other before choosing a resort?
7. Do you prefer a resort having a particular architectural style over the other?
8. Which one you will choose even when all the three having a similar architectural styling and similar pricing?
9. Do you prefer a resort having multiple architecture styling or a single architectural styling?
10. Do you think a resort should have the indigenous architectural styling of the location it is situated?
11. Do you think a resort having a different architectural styling than the indigenous styling stands out?
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As per the results of the survey, it is clear that the architecture of a resort is likewise one of the
prime components which decide in bringing guests into the resort and its success.
 › Conclusions and recommendation
› Personal reflection

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Guidelines for resort planning and design
4. Case Study
5. Survey
6. Conclusion and recommendations

Conclusion and recommendations

 Conclusion and Recommendation
Conclusion and
Recommendations
› The study is in a position to conclude that the architecture
of a resort plays a major role in resort planning and design
supported by the survey and the case studies.
› So it can be concluded that a person while choosing a
resort will check its overall architectural styling and setup
whether it will satisfy him or her.
› It is also understood that the experience of the guests is
one of the important factor in the success of a resort and
which has a direct relation to the architectural styling of the
project.
› It is found that environmental awareness is growing
throughout the world and more and more tourists are
attracted to destinations that take care of their
environment. The promotion of sustainable development of
a resort can only bring positive results. 6
 Conclusion and Recommendation
Personal reflection
› It is found that environmental awareness is growing
throughout the world and more and more tourists are
attracted to destinations that take care of their
environment.

› It is found that the traditional architecture styling or

approach in a way can help us in achieving sustainability in
the planning and design of a resort.

› Unbuildable natural features, such as rock outcrops and

groups of mature trees can be incorporated as open space
and treated as an amenity and as a resource for developing
the new site character as well as preserving natural wildlife
habitats.

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 thank you

A RESEARCH BY BONNY SHAJU