HOSPITALITY LANDSCAPES:

RESORTS
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS

1903 PIYUSH BAGDIYA

1913 BHAVIKA DHANKE
1938 SOHAM LAHANE
1952 VAISHNAVI PARMAR
1974 TAPASYA VAGAL
It is the setting that draws the guest for return visits.
- Dean Schwanke

As an important element of the resort hotel property, landscape provides the setting or framework for the built elements of
the site, unifying the various amenities and providing footpaths, roads, and views as linkages.
The grounds provide a transition from the “real world” into the created world of the resort.
Landscape materials and features contribute to a cohesive visual identity for resort hotel properties by setting a “design
theme” or “flavor”. By helping to provide an “impressive visitor experience”, landscape also helps create guest loyalty.

Seventy percent of respondents name the hotel’s public spaces as one of the top ten benefits. This includes both “general
architecture and landscaping”

With this mission, the implementation of ecologically performative landscape practices should be prevalent among
landscape architects.

● Adopt an ecosystem-based approach in tourism development planning

● Manage impacts on biodiversity from hotel development and attempt to achieve an overall positive contribution

● Design with nature and adopt nature based solutions

● Respect, involve and support local communities

 ● ISLAND RESORT
Truly far from the madding crowds, island resorts offer a charm of their own. Island
resorts are popular with those who really relish the sea. And of course, resorts
where the water is very clear offer a treasure trove of its own.

● SPECIALITY RESORT
Speciality resorts are on the rise. Lake resorts, Spa resorts, Casino resorts,
ecotourism resorts, theme based resorts are resorts that target niche tourists.

● ECONOMY RESORT
Economy resorts provide all the basic utilities at a low cost. However, they might
provide some amenities that are commonly shared by everyone, like a common
kitchen, common washrooms, etc. They are ideal for those who are looking at
value for money.
 TYPOLOGIES: Hospitality Landscape - Resort

● HILL STATION
When a resort is based at a hill it is called as a hill station resort. The most obvious benefit
of a hill station is that the air is cooler compared to places that are sea level.

● BEACH RESORTS
The most obvious advantage of a beach resort is that is near the ocean. One can take a
dip in the sea, frolic in the sand or just take in the grandeur of the sea.

● RIVER RESORTS
One more popular location for a resort is near a river or backwaters of a dam. Being close
to a water body allows the resorts to provide water sports like kayaking, rafting, boating
and other water sports.
 ● LUXURY RESORTS

Luxury resorts provide almost everything a vacationer wants, all at

one place. Most luxury resorts offer great value given all the
amenities, entertainment options and activities available.

● SUPER LUXURIOUS RESORT

For those who can afford it, super luxurious resorts are the ultimate
pinnacle of luxury. With these resorts, you get the ultimate amenities
and facilities that money can buy. Right from picking you from your
home to a leisurely tour in a luxury yacht, super luxurious resorts offer
the best money can buy.
KONDAN RETREAT
NAME: Kondan retreat
LOCATION: Pune,IndiA
ARCHITECTS: PMA Madhushala
AREA: 5600 MM SQ
YEAR: 2017
INTRODUCTION

The vision for Kondan Resort goes beyond the primary purpose of
providing hospitality with modern amenities at a scenic location, and
seeks to address concerns related to its social, regional and
environmental context.

Located on a slope along the backwaters of a lake, only a fraction of

the site has been developed, and where construction was
undertaken, footprints were optimized to respond to topography,
exiting trees and natural waterways, with portions of the natural
surroundings either contained or revealed as views.
SITE EVOLUTION
Imagined on the
lines of a historic
citadel, the site is
subdivided into
zones of increasing
privacy, stepped
down along the
hillside and defined
by eight intersecting
walls, each with a
unique character
specific to its
purpose. The
resulting
interweaving of
enclosed,
semi-open and
open spaces cater
to different
activities.
RECEPTION AND RESTAURANT
Imagined on the lines of a historic citadel, the site is
subdivided into zones of increasing privacy, stepped down
along the hillside and defined by eight intersecting walls,
each with a unique character specific to its purpose. The
resulting interweaving of enclosed, semi-open and open
spaces cater to different activities.

PRAMUKH DWAR

RESTAURANTS
 AMBRAI

The zoning of the new spaces either contain or reveal views of the abundant
existing trees and natural waterways dotted in and around the landscape.

Mango orchard trees found in the the The spaces within Aamrai suites drape
courtyard spaces. one or more inward looking courtyards.

A SECTION THROUGH THE BEDROOM - CONNECTING THE TREES

 PLAN
TARANGAN

Tarangan includes
six cantilevered
cottages overlooking
a grove frequented
by fireflies. Spaces
within Aamrai suites
are connected to
one or more inward
looking courtyards
that make room for a
more intimate
sojourn amid the
greens.

BOTTLE COURT

ELEVATION TARANGAN
 SWIMMING POOL

Swimming Pool: spreads

organically through a
cluster of trees, ending in
an infinity edge towards
the eastern valley.

PALM
TREES

DECK

POOL
DUSAI RESORT AND SPA
INTRODUCTION
Architect: VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd.
Year: 2010 - 2013
Location: Moulvibazar, Sylhet( Bangladesh)
Client: Nasser Rahman
Site Area: 55567.90 sq. m.
Total built up area of the Project: 11103.42 sq. m.

DuSai Resort & Spa is the first world class 5 star standard boutique
Villa Resort & Spa nestled within a small tropical forest on hillocks
dotted with thousands of trees and flanked by a 1000 feet long

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serpentine lake in the south and a reserved forest area in the north

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side, just beside the largest concentration of tea gardens in

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Moulvibazar about 190 kms north-east of Dhaka.

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HAZRAT SHAH KALA
MOSQUE

IBA
ACCESSIBILITY: There are three ways to get to DuSai Resort. By

ULV
Helicopter: From Dhaka to Resort Helipad approx. 40 minutes flight.
By Air: To Sylhet approx. 45 minutes flight - then by resort car or van

MO
PREM NOGOR
TEA GARDEN
to Resort approx.75 kms or 1 hour 45 minutes drive. By Car: 4:00 -

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4:30 hrs driving time. DUSAI RESORT

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MOSQUE
● Every effort was made to utilize natural open spaces.
● Build smaller and scattered structures.
● Varying functions are grouped around courtyards forming clusters.
● Connection between the clusters are made through pathways that follow natural
contour.
 The main swimming pool, in three different levels, is based inside a small valley. Open air
Jacuzzi on the top layer, 70’ long main infinity edged pool in the middle layer with the sunken
pool bar, 50’ long lap pool in the lower layer

Conscious of the
dominant presence of
nature, architects let the
plan be guided by site
contour and built small
and scattered structures
on the slopes. Structures
were built on stilts with
minimal contact with the
ground and therefore, it
kept the topographical
balance intact.

Valley Restaurant &

open amphitheatre
This one is built as a
curve respecting
natural contour. Boating and Canoeing.
● The aesthetics of the resort always prioritized nature over built structures. Intrusion was kept to a minimum during placing
structures on the contour site and surrounding green.
● Structures are built at the base of hillocks at a low height to highlight green in the background.
● In the buildings large openings with folding windows invite nature to come inside and let guests enjoy the spectacular and
uninterrupted view of the surrounding landscape from their dwellings.
● The natural drainage flow was left undisturbed as most buildings were placed on stilts. Two existing ponds were left unaltered and a
lake excavated in the lowland of the site. Rainwater can pass naturally as little changes had been done along the way.
● The contour site posed as a constraint as well as adding diversity to the project. The hilly site on the natural setting urged for the
wilderness to be untouched whereas building on such setting with usual techniques could offset its natural setting. Following the
indigenous construction style and technique; the longer structures were broken into smaller ones matching contour.
● The land was deep into the woods and populated with tall sal trunk trees. It was difficult to find any buildable space. The villas had to
be placed in between trees. These trees actually governed to shape out the final layout of this resort.
DETAILS OF LANDSCAPING
Existing trees shape out the setting of the villas. Herbal trees were unharmed and ground coverage shrubs were retained. The resort is
designed by cautiously considering the natural setting and contour site. This resort allows the guests relish the essence of living within nature.
The landscaping technique caused least interruption in the natural setting and helped merging the structures with its surrounding. Villas are
placed around a courtyard, and the path loops around it that leads to the end of the complex. The eco-friendly resort offers the
experience of the spirit of tropical forest, tea garden, and hillocks.

Sal Trees (existing trees)

- Only 7 trees were removed during the construction and
the wood was also used into structures.
- Sal possesses clean, cylindrical and straight stems and a
darkish-brown bark.
- Sal is of deciduous origin with a height of about 50
meters high

The linear site imparts an impression of a journey. All outdoor

The existing natural water bodies were incorporated into the design of
surfaces are natural finish so that it blends well with the surrounding
the complex. The natural water reservoir and lakes work as water
green nature.
storage for firefighting.
 DETAILS OF LANDSCAPING
300 new plants have been planted. In the buildings large openings with folding windows invite nature to come inside and let guests enjoy the
spectacular and uninterrupted view of the surrounding landscape from their dwellings. Nature is not lost in its extravagance but nurtured.

Garden lights and part of outdoor lights are powered

off grid by solar power. Swimming Pool: It is set in a natural dip, surrounded by dense vegetation
providing required privacy

Tiled path leading to spa on the right and

Open air amphitheater located
Bungalows to left.
behind Tea valley restaurant