The document provides a history and overview of resorts. It discusses how the earliest resorts date back to Roman baths over 2,000 years ago that offered facilities for health, recreation, and social activities. Resorts later evolved in Europe and North America in the 17th-19th centuries to incorporate more exclusive and home-like amenities for longer-term visitors seeking relaxation and escape from daily life. The document then classifies and describes different types of modern resorts including those located near beaches, hills, lakes, or offering specific amenities like golfing or spas. It also outlines typical facilities and recreational activities offered at resorts.

1. HISTORY OF RESORT
 The concept of leisure resorts is not a product of modern age, but in fact resorts have
been in existence for many centuries. Historically, the oldest resorts can be traced
back to the roman empire of nearly two thousand years ago.
 The ancient Romans created a public leisure facility known as Baths that could be
used by both men and women separately.
 Gradually the baths evolved from their modest structure to include more extravagant
facilities such as gym, a library, restaurant, stores, lounge, and even a museum and a
theater. These baths were utilized for health, recreation and social employment.
 In Europe the earliest spa resort was developed in Belgium in the 14th century in a
town that is now known by the name of Spa.
 In the 17th century, resorts and spas became popular in Britain with King Charles II
leading the trend by visiting various resorts for relaxation and enjoyment.
 The 19th century saw the development of exclusive resort facilities offering more
privacy to the visitors.
 The fact that resorts came to be used by visitors for longer stays, resulted in more
home-like facilities being added to the resorts.
 In North American countries the earliest resorts were developed at the starting of the
19th century. The first resorts were created in Virginia and New York.
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2. WHAT IS A RESORT ???
The resort is a place where one spends his leisure time of get refreshed both physically
and mentally in quiet surroundings with nature and away from the routine life, and he can
come back with refreshed spirits to face the vigorous life once again.
 Resort is the place where people go to escape the monotony of life.
 Resort since the purpose of relaxation.
 Resort gives new strength to face life in better way.
CLASSIFICATION OF RESORTS:
Resorts may be classified into 4 categories depending o the where? And why?
Hill resorts: These generally spring up in areas abounding natural beauty in form of
hills, mountains, streams, rivers, lakes another point of beauty so top and all this area
must boost a good climate throughout the season.
Beach resorts: These generally spring up at points of exceptional beauty having clear
water and long stretches of good beaches.
Island Resort: These resorts are situated on an island. The amenities offered by the
resort usually include fishing, snorkeling, swimming, sun bathing, boating, kayaking, and
parasailing, together with other kinds of water sports.
Lake Resort: Such resorts are primarily located directly on or in close proximity to a
lake. Lake resorts are popular among the travelers for adventures like swimming,
boating, fishing, or water skiing.
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3. Pet-friendly Resort: Such resorts allow the entry of pets such as dogs and cats in the
rooms. Some pet-friendly resorts might put restrictions on the size of the pet.
Golf Resort: These resorts specifically cater to the sport of Golf, and take in one or more
golf course and or clubhouse. Golf resorts typically offers Golf packages to visitors that
consist of cart fees, range balls, luxury accommodations and meals. Accommodation in
such resorts is available in form of hotel like rooms or personal spacious villas.
Spa Resort: It is a short-range lodging facility with the main idea of providing spa
services to extend healthy habits of visitors. Traditionally, such spas were located near
natural hot springs or sources of mineral waters. Typically a week stay is an all-inclusive
program that includes spa services, healthy cuisine, wellness education and physical
fitness activities.
TYPES OF RESORTS:
o Mountain / Hill resort
o Beach resort.
o Tropical resort
o Luxury resort
o Island resort
o Lake resort
o Golf resort
o Spa resort
o Pet-friendly resort
o Theme park resort.
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FUNCTION OF RESORT:
• Accommodation
• Fooding
• Relaxation
• Gaming
• Meeting
• Marriage
• Club
• Boating
• Party
• Seminar
• Dancing
FACILITIES AT A RESORT:
• Conference
• Banquet halls
• TV lounge
• Recreation etc…

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REQUIREMENTS OF RESORTS:
• Entrance
• Reception
• Lobby
• Bedroom with comfortable bath
• Gym
• Sports
• Swimming pool (indoor/outdoor)
• Landscape
• Seminar hall
• Amphitheatre
• Garden
• Club
• Library
• Kids play arena boating
• Kitchen
• Dining
• Pathways
• Bar
• Saloon
• Meeting room
• Marriage hall
• Staff room
• Manager room
• Store room
• Spa facilities
• Restaurant
• Rooms of different categories

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BED ROOM:
FURNITURE CLEARANCES
To assure adequate space for convenient use of
furniture in the bedroom, not less than the following
clearances should be observed .
• 42 in at one side or foot of bed for dressing
• 6 in between side of bed and side of dresser or chest
• 36 in in front of dresser, closet, and chest of drawers
• 24 in for major circulation path (door to closet, etc .)
• 22 in on one side of bed for circulation
• 12 in on least used side of double bed . The least-used side of a single
or twin bed can be placed against the wall except in bedrooms for the
elderly. PRIMARY BED ROOM
PRIMARY BED ROOM
PRIMARY BED ROOM
WITHOUT CRIB
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
FOR ELDERLY

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COMBINED SPACES
A bed alcove with natural light and ventilation
and which can be screened from the living area
is desirable in a bedroom living unit
BED ROOM LIVING UNIT BED ROOM LIVING UNIT WITH
SLEEPING ALCOVE

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COMBINED LIVING-SLEEPING AREAS
BEDROOM LIVING UNIT FOR
WHEELCHAIR USER.
Omission of an easy chair is acceptable to
give more space for occupant's wheelchair
BEDROOM LIVING UNIT FOR
WHEELCHAIR USER.

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BATHROOMS
A bathroom should have enough area to
accommodate a lavatory, a water closet,
and a bathtub or shower. Arrangement for
Fixtures should provide for comfortable use
of each fixture and permit at least 90° door
swing unless sliding doors are used.
The bathroom should be convenient to the
bedroom zone, and accessible from the living
and work areas . Linen storage should be
accessible from the bathroom, but not
necessarily located within the bathroom .
Each complete bathroom should be provided
with the following :
1 . Grab-bar and soap dish at bathtub
2 . Toilet paper holder at water closet
3 . Soap dish at lavatory (may be integral with lavatory)
4 . Towel bar
5 . Mirror and medicine cabinet or equivalent
enclosed shelf space
6 . In all cases where shower head is
installed, provide a shower rod or shower
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MALE
ANTHROPOMETRIC
CONSIDERATIONS
A lavatory height above the floor of 37
to 43 in, or 94 to 109.2 cm, is suggested
To accommodate the majority of users .
It should be noted, however, that common
practice is to locate the lavatory in the
neighbourhood of 31 in above the floor In
order to establish the location of mirrors
above the lavatory, eye height should be
taken into consideration .

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FEMALE & CHILD
ANTHROPOMETRIC
CONSIDERATIONS

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TYPICAL PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS
TWO FIXTURE PLANS: WASH BASIN AND WATER CLOSET
THREE FIXTURE PLANS: WASH BASIN ,WATER CLOSET & TUB
TWO & THREE FIXTURE PLANS: WASH BASIN ,WATER CLOSET & SHOWER

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Indoor recreational activities in variably require definite spaces for equipment and
clearances for using it. Not all games occupy floor areas indicated as necessary for those are
diagramed. But if interiors are planned to accommodate large units of equipment such as that
required for table tennis, and provide necessary playing clearances, spaces will be adequate for
many other uses as well. Dimensions of game equipment and floor areas required for its use are
both subject to variation. Sizes noted here are comfortable averages, not absolute minima.
POOL & BILLIARDS
SIZES WHERE IT IS USED?
3 X 6 Home
3 ½ X 7 Home
4 X 8 Home, commercial standard in S.A, Mexico &
Spain.
4 ½ X 9 Popular U.S commercial standard
5 X 10 U.S professional standard
6 X 12 Commercial standard in Canada & England

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• Recommended Area Ground space is 448 m2 minimum
to 540 m2 recommended, including clear space.
• Size and Dimension Playing court is 14 X 26 m with an
unobstructed space of 1 m minimum to 2 m
recommended on all sides.
• Orientation Preferred orientation is for the long
axis to be north-south.
• Surface and Drainage Surface is to be concrete
or bituminous material with optional protective
colorcoating . Drainage is to be end to end, side
to side, or corner to corner diagonally at a minimum slope
of 0.02 m in 3.05 m
BASKET BALL COURT

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BASKET BALL COURT

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BADMINTON:
Recommended Area Ground space is 1620 sq
ft minimum to edge of pavement.
Size and Dimension Singles court is 17' X 44',
doubles court is 20' X 44' with a 5'-0" minimum
unobstructed area on all sides.
Orientation Preferred orientation is for the long
axis to be north-south.
Surface and Drainage Surface is to be concrete
or bituminous material with optional protective
Color coating for permanent installation . Drainage
is to be end to end, side to side, or corner to
corner diagonally at a minimum slope of 1 in .
in 10 ft .
Badminton may be played on a turf court for
general recreation use, with surface drainage as
described above at a minimum slope of 2% and
adequate under drainage.

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Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles),
who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by
striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents half of the
court. A rally ends once the shuttle cock has struck the ground, and each side may only strike the shuttlecock
once before it passes over the net.
CARROM:
The game is played on a board of lacquered plywood,
normally with a 29 inch (74cm) square playing surface. The
edges of the playing surface are bounded by bumpers of
wood, and the bottom of the board is covered by a net with a
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LIGHTING:
The lights over a pool, snooker or billiard table must be at least 520 lux and the minimum height of the fixture is
no lower than 1.016m above the bed of the table. The lights must be placed around the table so that any lighting is
not directed at the players.
SNOOKER:
Snooker is played on a english billiard table using 15 red, 6 coloured and 1 white cue ball. Points are scored by
pocketing balls and forcing an opponent to give away points through snookers. It may be played by 2 persons,
pairs or a team.
TIME TABLE:
The playing area of a snooker table is 3.57m x 1.778m. Height of the table from the floor to top of the cushion is
88.1cm to 87.6cm. There is a tolerance of +/- 13mm for both dimensions. There are six pockets, the same as pool
table.
Cue must be at least 91.4cm in length.
POOL:
Pool is played on a pocket billiard table with one white cue
ball and 15 numbered object balls. It can be played by two
individuals, pairs or teams. Points are scored for pocketing
designated balls in designated pockets.
SPACE ABOUT TABLE:
Recommended minimum space about the table is 2.5m
(absolute minimum is 1.6m)

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TABLE:
• A ‘9 foot’ pool table has a playing surface of 2.54m long and 1.27m wide and an ‘8 foot’ pool table
is 2.34m long and 1.17m wide. The length of a pool table is always twice the width.
• Billiard, snooker and pool tables are covered in a fabric with a minimum of 85% combined worsted
wool and not more than 15% nylon. Yellow-green, blue-green, and electric blue are acceptable for
competition.
• There are 6 pockets in snooker and pool tables – two at the top and called the ‘top’ pockets, one
each at the middle of the longer sides called ‘centre’ pockets and two at the bottom end called
‘bottom’ pockets.
EQUIPMENT:
• Cue sticks are used at competitions must be a minimum length of 1.016m and a maximum weight
of 708.75g. The tip must be no wider than 14mm.
BALLS:
• A set of pool balls consists of 1 white cue ball and 15 colour-coded numbered balls. The balls
numbered 1 through 8 have solid colours and the balls numbered 9 through 15 are white with a
centre band of colour. The balls are 52.5mm in a diameter and are coloured and numbered as
follows:
• Yellow – 1 and 9
• Blue – 2 and 10
• Red – 3 and 11
• Purple – 4 and 12
• Orange – 5 and 13
• Green – 6 and 14
• Maroon – 7 and 15
• Black – 8

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SWIMMING POOL:
• All artificially constructed swimming pools other than residential pools shall be deemed to be
public swimming pools.
• This shall not be applicable to residential pools as defined or wading or spray pools, which shall
be covered under separate sections.
The technical data presented here gives basic requirement, for public and semi public pool design, systems and
equipment. It is intended by the NSPI to serve as recommended minimum standards and not as a model code.

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STRUCTURAL FEATURES, MATERIALS, MARKINGS:
• Structural stability: All public pools shall be constructed of an inert and enduring material,
designed to withstand all anticipated loading for both pool empty and pool full conditions. Working
stresses shall be based upon predetermined ultimate strengths of materials used, with a factor of
safety of not less than 2 ½ .
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SWIMMING POOL:
• The term “swimming pool” means any outdoor or indoor structure intended for swimming or
recreational bathing, including in- ground and above – ground structures, and includes hot tubs,
spas, portable spas, and non-portable wading pools.

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RESTAURANT:
TYPES AND SIZES OF TABLE ARRANGEMENTS
A restaurant is a place
where you can eat a meal
and pay for it. In
restaurants your food is
usually served to you at
your table by a waiter or
waitress.

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TYPES AND SIZES OF TABLE ARRANGEMENTS
DESIGN CRITERIAAND SPACE REQUIREMENT

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BAR:
A counter in a pub, restaurant, or cafe across which drinks or refreshments are served.

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U – SHAPED BAR COUNTER
COCKTAIL TABLES/ SEATING FOR 2
STRAIGHT ENCLOSED

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ROUNDED END
ANGULAR SHAPED

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OCTAGONAL SHAPED
CURVILINEAR BAR

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KITCHENS:
Kitchens in India are no longer used only as a space for cooking meals. A kitchen, today also acts as
an interior space for storage of food grains and raw materials, storage of utensils, washing machines,
refrigerators and other electrical-electronic gadgets. Storage for gas cylinders, breakfast counters or
mini dining tables for users convenience. One must consider the rising cost of construction and try and
accommodate all modern and efficient basic equipment available in the local market to give the
housewife or user the most functional and effective kitchen. Kitchens of today are small and compact
and the success of a designer depends upon giving best management and layout based on available
sources of raw material and kitchen equipment. The basic study of anthropometry will definitely help
in minimising reaching and bending for storage of materials. Storage space designed should not be
higher than the normal reach of the average Indian woman. Storage can be easily classified into the
following major categories:
• Fast moving items.
• Slow moving items.
• Rarely required items.
• Occasionally required items.
Storage should be provided taking into consideraton above categories along with their masses, sizes
varying amounts and variety of food, supplies, utensils and equipments.
BASIC LAYOUTS:
Elements which are required to be considered in designing of kitchen are as given below:
1. Cooking platform
2. Kitchen sinks, drain boards and storage of drinking water.
3. Preparation counter.
4. Breakfast counter or table space.
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6. Storage of consumable items.
7. Storage of utensils and kitchen equipments, shelfing, trolleys etc.
8. Storage of crockery and cutlery.
9. Storage of linen (kitchen)
10. Storage of cleaning material & waste basket
11. Storage of vegetables
12. Refrigerator, dish washer, cooking range, oven, etc.
13. Space for whiteboard
14. Space for water purifier, exhaust heaters etc.
15. Placement of shutters (doors) and their swings.
KITCHEN PLATFORM MANAGEMENT:
• U shape kitchen platform.
• L shape kitchen platform
• Straight kitchen which are generally found common in small size flats.
• Corridor management in kitchen.

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PARKING:
There continues to be an increase in vehicle numbers, with a corresponding demand for facilities to
serve the car and the owner:
Petrol garages, high-road service stations, car parks, car showrooms and repair garages.
PARKING CONFIGURATION:
• Dimensions of vehicle parking spaces in parking bays range from 1.80 x 4.60m to 2.50 x
6.00m. But slightly longer for longer parking.
• While the 90 degrees parking is more economical in space requirements (20-22 sq. per car),
45 degrees parking (23-26 sq. m) can be more convenient.

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PARKING LAYOUT:
• Parallel parking.
• Parallel parking requires experience, confidence and patience.
• Parking spaces (min); 7.5 metres long and 2.75 metres wide.
ANGLE 90 PARKING:
• Efficient in low turnover rate or long term parking areas, the perpendicular, or 90 degree
parking configuration is the most vehicles per linear meter.
Standard dimensions for this configuration are:
• Parking space width 2.75m.
• Parking space length 6 m.
• Driving aisle width (2-way) 7 m.
• Two rows plus aisle width 19m.
• Vehicles per 100 linear meter double row 82.
ANGLE 60 DEGREE PARKING:
• It is ideal for a fast turn over rate for predominately.
• Short term use.
• Often offset by difficulties of inefficient circulation.
• Patterns and one-way aisles.

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Standard dimensions for this configuration are:
• Parking space width 2.75m.
• Parking space length 6m.
• Driving aisles width (1-way) 5.5m.
• Two rows plus width 16.5m.
• Vehicles per 100 linear meter double row 65.6.
ANGLE 45 DEGREE PARKING:
• The 45 degree angled parking configuration displace
similar benefits and limitations as the 60 degree.
Standard dimensions for this configuration are:
• Parking space width 2.75m.
• Parking space length 6m.
• Driving aisle width (1-way) 4.5m.
• Two rows plus aisle width 14m.
• Vehicles per 100 linear meter double row 52.5.
ANGLE 30 DEGREE PARKING:
Standard dimension for this configuration are:
• Parking space width 2.75m.
• Parking space length 6m.
• Driving aisle width (1-way) 7m.
• Two rows plus aisle width 19m.
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RECEPTION AREAS:
Proper design of the reception area is critical in communicating an organization’s desired corporate
image. Reception spaces are both the first and last areas with which the visitor interacts and
accordingly, have considerable visual impact in communicating that image.

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The seating arrangements illustrated here provide some typical conditions that the designer
must address individual seats are preferred over sofas. Corner seating arrangements must
always consider clearance. Circulation between low tables and the edges of chairs must be
adequate to allow for the legs of persons seated in the chairs. Convenient locations for side
tables, so that magazines, ashtrays, artwork, or portable lighting can be placed on them, are
important.

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REQUIREMENTS AND AREAANALYSIS:
Public space and administration block:
• Entrance lobby
• Managers cabin
• Accounts and administration
• Record room
• Waiting cum lobby
• Reception
• Luggage room
• Conference room for 15 persons
• Pantry
• Directors cabin with toilet
• Audio visual room for 72 persons
• Dining space
• Serving area and pantry
• Common toilets ladies & gents
Dining spaces:
• Restaurant (veg dining)
• Restaurant (non-veg dining)
• Service area
• Pantries
• Cash counters
• Waiting and reception
• Bar section
• Washing area and toilets
41sq .m.
20sq .m
10sq .m
10sq .m
56.5sq .m
16sq .m
11.6sq .m
38.5sq .m
11.6sq .m
18.6sq .m
103.2sq .m
208sq .m
26.5sq .m
27sq .m
151.36sq .m
151.36sq .m
15.21sq .m
31.98sq .m
23.8sq.m
21sq .m
302.72sq .m
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REQUIREMENTS AND AREAANALYSIS:
Food service area:
• Kitchen (non veg food preparation area)
• Kitchen (veg food preparation area)
• Pantry
• Cold storage (veg)
• Cold storage (non-veg)
• Store with utensil store
• Utensil washing area
• Gas room
• Changing room for workers
• Office
• Staff dormitory(4 beds)
• Toilet
ACCOMODATIONS:
Deluxe suits:
• Entrance verandah
• Lobby
• Living
• Pantry cum utility
• Master bed
• Toilet
• Deck
• staircase
36.85sq .m.
36.85sq .m
12.66sq .m
6sq .m
7.5sq .m
29.25sq .m
13.2sq .m
7.8sq .m
6.6sq .m
13.2sq .m
17.82sq .m
12.35sq .m
3.5sq .m
5.5sq .m
22.8sq .m
11.88sq .m
20.68sq.m
17.2sq .m
15.36sq .m
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REQUIREMENTS AND AREAANALYSIS:
Family cottages:
• Entrance verandah
• Living
• Pantry
• Master bed
• Toilet
• Stair case
Single room lodging:
• Entrance lobby
• Room
• Toilet
RECREATIONAL SPACES:
• Entrance verandah
• Entrance lobby with waiting
Indoor games:
• Table tennis, billiards, cards, chess &
carrom.
Spa & health club
• Massage room with shower and steam bath 2
• Spa room with dry court and shower bath
• Sauna room
• Toilet(ladies & gents) each
• Gymnasium
• Store
2.16sq .m.
29.57sq .m
3.78.m
18.47sq .m
11.4sq .m
12.1sq .m
5.88sq .m
23sq .m
4.2sq .m
3.72sq .m
5.5sq .m
72sq .m
60.46sq .m
30.58sq .m
5.9sq .m
3.9sq .m
105sq.m
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REQUIREMENTS AND AREAANALYSIS:
Swimming pool
• Pool area
• changing rooms, showers &toilets
• For gents
• changing rooms, showers &toilets
• For ladies
• Locker rooms
• Pump house
• Instructors room
• Life guards room
Shopping area
• Laundry
• Beauty parlour
• Mens saloon
• Book stall
• Clinic
• Medical shop
• Flower shop
• Bakery and coffee shop
Party hall with exhibition area:
• Entrance verandah
• Exhibition area with party hall
• Pantry
• Utility
1600sq .m.
45sq.m
45sq .m
21.5sq .m
25sq .m
25sq .m
25sq .m
24sq .m
24sq .m
24sq .m
40sq .m
40sq .m
24sq .m
24sq .m
24sq .m
32sq .m
90sq .m
20.5sq .m
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REQUIREMENTS AND AREAANALYSIS:
• Store
• Toilet & washing area
• Staircase
• Exhibition area
Parking area
• 4 wheeler
• 2 wheeler
• Mini bus
Outdoor games:
• Badminton court
• Basket ball court
Service quarters
Generator room
Electrical house
Outdoor landscaped seating
Streets with service roads
Water body
Kiosks
Childern’s play arena
Outdoor dining
Security and ATM
A/C plant
4.5sq .m.
25sq .m
15sq.m
45sq .m
1200sq .m
1000sq .m
650sq .m
366.54sq .m
1367sq .m
REFERENCES:
• https://www.slideshare.net/sahid_akhtar/data-collaction-of-
resort.
• Time saver standards building types new all.
• Time saver interior design.

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