A case study report on the Highway Restaurant- Hotel 7 in Suryapet. Analysis and data collection about Hotel 7.

1. HOTEL 7

2. SITE
HOTEL 7 spread over a 5-acre property surrounded by lush
green views on National Highway 65.
CLIMATIC CONDITION
It experiences the tropical wet and dry climate.
The annual mean temperature is 36 °C.
LOCATION
7 food court
NH65 ,Rayani Gudem village
Suryapet district telangana -508213 .

3. TYPOLOGY
“They say life is a highway and we all travel our own roads, some good, some bad, yet each is a blessing
of its own.” One does not take a road trip without stopping at a Highway Restaurant’’.
Anyone on a journey, be it an adventurous one or an arduous one, needs a break to refresh and relax
H O T E L 7 fulfills the primary goals of a highway restaurant being high quality refreshment, hygiene
food.
CONTEXT
The immediate surroundings of this site are just open fields. Other landmarks close by are Petrol
Bunk, a Government General Hospital, a few small scale restaurants, temples, churches. The nearby
restaurants are of small scale and not nearly as popular with people as Hotel 7.
The restaurant has a many openings and large windows, glass facades to allow natural ventilation
like sunlight and wind to flow unobstructed. Since the surroundings are also unobstructed, these
openings provide great views and cross ventilation.

4. USER GROUP
● ADULTS:-
There a lot open spaces with lush greenery to walk around to stretch and relax . There are multiple
stores for shopping clothes, jewellery, handicrafts etc.
● CHILDREN:-
There is a provision of a Play Area for the children which is accessible easily from outside and also the
dining area.
● OLD PEOPLE:-
There a lot of open spaces with greenery and seating facility for them enjoy the open air and relax. The
restaurant also has a drop off point so that the distance they have to walk to reach the restaurant is
less.
● PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED:-
The restaurant is a barrier free design making it convenient and accessible for physically challenged
people with the provision of ramps at the main entrance and washrooms. Relatively flat surfaces
throughout the building.

5. ACTIVITY VS. TIME ANALYSIS

6. MATERIAL STUDY
There are two main types of materials used for roofing:-
● Metal Corrugated Sheets
They are a cost effective option and temporary in nature, they
can be easily removed or replaced. They are easy to install and
cheap in cost. They are lightweight and don’t need to be
heavily supported.
● Canvas Roofing
It is a semi-opaque material that is lightweight, allows air and
light ventilation. It’s one of the most flexible building materials
which allows complex forms and shapes. This is also a
temporary in nature and can be easily removed, replaced or
transported. Since, it is lightweight in nature it does not have
to be heavily supported.

7. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
6 Acres
1 Entry/Exit+3 Entrances
Straight+45 Degree, 60 Spaces
250+ People
East Facing
2 Acres
1 Entry/Exit+3 Entrances
Straight, 35 Spaces
160 People
East Facing
HOTEL 7 N-GRILL
BUILT UP AREA
ACCESSIBILITY
PARKING
SEATING CAPACITY
ORIENTATION
MATERIALS Brick, Metal Corrugated
Sheets, Canvas, Tile.
Brick, Metal Corrugated
Sheets, Tile, Glass
FACILITIES Food, Shopping, Washrooms,
Play Area
Food, Shopping, Washroom,
Play Area
BUILDING SERVICES Water Treatment+Reuse, RO
Water Filter, Sewage Treatment,
Central AC, Rainwater Drains.
RO Water Filter, Rainwater
Drains, Central AC.