RESORT CUM RECREATIONAL HUB

INTRODUCTION
A resort is a place used for relaxation, vacation or as a daytime getaway. While this can be a
single building such as a hotel, it also can be an entire island or a ship at sea. One of the
most desirable aspects of a resort is that visitors are freed from most daily responsibilities,
which are usually taken care of by the facility's staff. Several activities are normally offered at
resorts, including massages, meals, cosmetic treatments and live entertainment.
There are many types of resorts. Some cater to a certain audience, such as families or
single adults, while others attempt to have a broader appeal. Depending on the philosophy
behind the resort, the staff might strive to meet every need the guests have, allowing them to
relax quietly. Alternately, some resorts might provide vigorous guided physical activities such
as mountain climbing or hiking.
Different resorts often provide very different experiences. Some operate like a luxury hotel
and give their clients a day or two of complete relaxation. Other resorts function like
miniature cities, even providing long-term housing for those who want an extended stay.
Larger locations can sometimes have entire shopping malls within their boundaries,
complete with a selection of restaurants and other stores.
A resort also can be built around a single theme. This theme could be anything from a
favourite movie to a historical time period. Resorts that are built around a specific theme
usually offer activities and events that are somehow associated with it, such as horse riding
lessons in a Western-themed ranch.
The actual location of the buildings also can be used to define some resorts. A beach or ski
resort is an example of this. Even though there might be many natural or manmade
attractions in the immediate area, the resort itself is actually defined as the destination.
A collection of industry definitions has been established that allow a location to be uniformly
classified as a resort. A proper resort, according to these standards, offers their patrons at
least one signature amenity, which is defined as the main activity the visitors can enjoy.
There also is the inclusion of at least five secondary experiences, such as spa offerings,
sports activities and hiking trails that can be utilized. Finally, they should provide their guests
with rooms for the night and offer some type of dining opportunity. These distinctions are
used to tell which destinations are resorts, which are simply hotels, and which ones fall into
neither category.

SCOPE
The scopes of the projects are,

The resort with recreational facilities possess wide range of scope. If we analyse the present
trend of resort tourism and need of leisure place, then it is acceptable to have multifunctional
resort, which not only focus on overnight stay but also concern in day services too. For
internal visitors, there is no trend of going hotels in weekend, due to their location on core
urban area. They intend to go some distance far from city so that they can enjoy the
environment and freshness there. Hence, resort tourism can provide best solution to internal
tourism
For external tourism, it will function as a luxurious resort which provides all the facilities
within its boundary so as to make their stay pleasing and exotic. It will help to promote resort
tourism in India and encourage foreigner to come here once just to stay in this very resort.
Ultimately, it will enhance tourism sector of country.
The resort will be a place to gain knowledge regarding the green design, as it will apply
integrated energy system.

OBJECTIVES
The main objective of this proposal is to design Resort with recreational facilities. Specifically
the objectives are to,

Provide a recreational environment for the resort through varieties of facilities and
functions.

Provide hospitality for both domestic and foreigner tourists and promote tourism
ultimately Promote local as well as national economy through the promotion of both
internal and external tourism.

The establishment of resort will create the economic opportunities to site

neighbourhood. Also the local and national economy will boost due to establishment
of multifunctional recreational tourist resort.

Create an interactive ground for locals and visitors so that there may be interchange
of ideas and cultural demonstration.

Make analytical study of the functional requirements of resort and implement efficient
design to carry out the functions smoothly.-

Respond to climatic and energy consumption issues raised by present day architecture
through eco-sensitive design. In addition, there are various objective related to achieving
proper functioning built forms, that can be achieved through literature reviews and research.
Thus, the objectives are to,

Study about the materials and technology regarding the sustainability in design-

Study about energy efficient design-

Study about passive solar architecture-

Study about low cost sustainable building materials-

Study about spatial organization and areal need of resort programs the ultimate objective is
to attain unique resort design with all the knowledge and skills that is learned throughout four
years of learning. The final design should be free from all the design problems and should be
outstanding from all the prevalent resort in India.

TOURISM INDUSTRY IN GOA

Goa is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in India. A former colony of Portugal,
Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, Portuguese churches, Hindu temples and Wildlife
sanctuaries. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, Mangueshi Temple, Dudhsagar Falls and
Shantadurga are famous attractions in Goa. Recently a Wax Museum (Wax World) has also
opened in Old Goa housing a number of wax personalities of Indian history, culture and
heritage. The Goa Carnival is a world famous event, with colorful masks and floats, drums
and reverberating music and dance performances.
With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of the
Latin culture,
Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than any other part of the
country.
Tourism is Goa's primary industry: it handles 12% of all foreign tourist arrivals in India. Last
season Goa received about 5 Lakh foreign tourists (which included arrivals through charters
and Free Independent Travelers (FIT)) and about 23 Lakh Domestic tourists. The state has
been experiencing a growth rate of about 17 % of foreign tourists and 3.5 to 4% of domestic
tourists. An encouraging trend has been the steady rise in free independent travellers in the
past few years.

ABOUT THE SITE

The proposed project site is located in village Tiracol in Pernem Taluka of North Goa district.
Tiracol village lies on the iconic northern most tip of Goa, and is one of the most scenic and
serene pieces of land in Goa.
Located in this picturesque surrounding is the majestic Tiracol Fort, a beautiful heritage
monument built by the Portuguese, overlooking the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea as well
as the meandering Tiracol River that meet each other.

The proposed site is located at longitude 734102.05 East and latitude 154333.88 North.
It is bordered by Maharashtra on the North.

Along the coastline, the site is connected to Sindhudurg district and the Konkan region of
Maharashtra to its North. On the South is the mouth of river Tiracol, as it opens into the
Arabian Sea.
The Mumbai- Goa National Highway no.17 (NH17) is located at about 16 km from the site
and access to the site is from Shiroda- Tiracol road which leads up to the Tiracol Fort located
to the South of the site just outside the plot boundary.
The site is accessible by a road which further bifurcates and runs along the East and North
boundary of the plot. The South and West edge of the plot along the Arabian Sea is bound
by a cliff with some rocky outcrops projecting into the sea.
The project site occupies an area of 10 acres (40, 500 sq. m.)

SITE SELECTION
The site is mostly undeveloped, densely vegetated land with some barren outcrops.
The undulating topography mainly slopes from North-West to South-East flattening into a
plateau allowing direct views of the Arabian Sea. Higher view points along the eastern side
reveal views along the mangroves and estuaries (in the Maharashtra side), as well as the
fishing village along the river.
The soil type in Tiracol is sandy loam, offering good moisture retention and percolation rates.
The mixture of loamy soil and humus has resulted in diverse range of vegetation on site.
Dominant species include Coconut and Cashew and a few endemic plant species such as
Anjan and Kokam.

Guidelines for Development of Beach Resorts/Hotels in the designated areas of CRZIII for Temporary Occupation of Tourist/Visitors, with Prior approval of the
Ministry of Environment& Forests
Construction of beach resorts/hotels with prior approval of MEF in the designated areas
of CRZ-III for temporary occupation of tourists/visitors shall be subject to the following
conditions:
(1) The project proponents shall not undertake any construction within 200 meters in
the land ward side from the High Tide Line and within the area between the Low
Tide and High Tide Lines;
(IA) live fencing and barbed wire fencing with vegetative cover maybe allowed
around private properties subject to the condition that such fencing shall in no way
hamper public access to the beach;

(IB) no flattening of sand dunes shall be carried out;

(IC) no permanent structures for sports facilities shall be permitted except
construction of goal posts, net posts and lamp posts;
(ID) construction of basement may be allowed subject to the condition that no
objection certificate is obtained from the State Ground Water Authority to the
effect that such construction will not adversely affect free flow of ground water in
that area. The State Ground Water Authority shall take into consideration the
guidelines issued by the Central Government before granting such no objection
certificate.

Explanation:
Though no construction is allowed in the no development zone for the purpose of
calculation of FSI, the area of entire plot including the portion which falls within the no
development zone shall be taken into account.
(i) The total plot size shall not be less than 0.4 hectares and the total covered area on all
floors shall not exceed 33 per cent of the plot size i.e. the FSI shall not exceed 0.33. The
open area shall be suitably landscaped with appropriate vegetal cover;
(ii) The construction shall be consistent with the surrounding landscape and local
architectural style;
(iii) The overall height of construction up to highest ridge of the roof, shall not exceed 9
meters and the construction shall not be more than 2 floors (ground floor plus one upper
floor);
(iv)Ground water shall not be tapped within 200 m of the HTL; within the 200 meters
500 meters zone, it can be tapped only with the concurrence of the Central/State Ground
Water Board;
(v) Extraction of sand, levelling or digging of sandy stretches except for structural
foundation of building swimming pool shall not be permitted within 500 meters of the
High Tide Line;
(vi)The quality of treated effluents, solid wastes, emissions and noise levels, etc. from the
project area must confirm to the standards laid down by the competent authorities
including the Central/State
Pollution Control Board and under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;
(vii) Necessary arrangements for the treatment of the effluents and solid wastes must be
made. It must be ensured that the untreated effluents and solid wastes are not discharged
into the water or on the beach; and no effluents/solid waste shall be discharged on the
beach;

TENTATIVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PERMISSIBLE GROUND COVERAGE 33% - 13365 sq. m

PERMISSIBLE FAR - 0.33 13365 sq. m

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