KATAFANGA IS AN ISLAND IN FIJI HAVING AN AREA OF 225 ACRES.
THIS PPT IS AN ARCHITECTURAL CASE STUDY ON THIS RESORT.
DRAWINGS: PLANS , SITE PLAN, ELEVATIONS, SECTONS
2. LOCATION: KATAFANGA ISLAND
SOUTH PACIFIC
225 ACRE LAND
WARM SUNNY CLIMATE
TROPICAL ZONE
TYPE: PRIVATE ISLAND
DANA CHARLES AIKEN, Architect.
ALSO KNOWN AS BLUE LAGOON LOCATION MAP
GETTING HERE : 1. SPEED BOAT 2. SMALL PLANE
4. The villas are placed on the western side to take advantage of the
magnificent South Pacific sunsets.
EMPLOYEE HOUSING (14 HOUSES ) WITH KITCHEN FACILITIES.
One of the 57 island in the fiji.
The island is covered with coconut palms creating the ultimate tropical
ambiance.
Islanders are known for their woodcarving and masi (bark cloth) crafts, and have been
greatly influenced by neighboring Polynesian cultures.
The gracious island architecture seamlessly blends with the breathtaking beauty of
nature.
5. MAIN COMPLEX: RECEPTION HALL,THEATRE, MASSAGE ROOM,
GYM, WINE ROOM, BAR &LOUNGE , FITNESS , SPA , SALOON
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7. MAIN BUILDING - SECTION C
MAIN BUILDING - SECTION D MAIN BUILDING - SECTION F
MAIN BUILDING - SECTION E
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10. BURE:
TYPICAL BURE ENTRY BURE VIEW
20 PRIVATE BURE’S (VILLA)
MATERIAL: NATIVE WOODS , SOFT EMBRACING FABRICS
MARBLE BATHROOMS
THERMAL SPA TUB WITH PRIVATE SWIIMING POOL TO ENJOY
SUNSET
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14. WATER RESORVOIR:
Water reservoir built next to the radio tower on top of the
hill. The reservoir can hold 1.4 million liters of rain water.
The reservoir is built entirely of concrete
The reservoir is sited on the highest point on the
island and is 55m to the Mean Sea Level.
Fuel Depot
Fuel Depot – each storage tank is 20,000 liters. Was ordered and installed at a cost of
$181,000. These are all jet fuel tanks as the generators run on jet fuel. The tanks are
filled via an underground pipe that goes out to the wharf allowing easy access for the
fuel supply boat. The electrical main supply cables and fuel pipe work are laid in
trenches. The three generator sets, air discharge fan and main switchboard are all on
site