The document provides details about two lake resorts in Southern India: 1) Anantya Resort is located in a hot and humid climate near Chittar Lake in Kanyakumari. It has 21 cottages and villas surrounded by rubber plantations and is designed with minimalism and eco-friendliness in mind. 2) Kumarakom Lake Resort is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kerala. It has over 50 rooms, suites, and villas with traditional Kerala architecture and private pools. It offers houseboats, dining options, and an ayurvedic spa on its 8 acre property.

1. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - III
RESORT DESKTOP STUDY
K A R T H I K R E D D Y
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2. Proposed Site:
• Location : Vembanad lake , Kerala .
• Theme : Lake Resort
• Climate : Hot and Humid climate
• Temperature: 30-35 throughout the year
• Nearest location : 13km from railway station
• Neighbours: north side has residential areas , south has a mix of both
residential and commercialareas .
•

3. ANANTYA RESORT
Chittar lake , Kanyakumari

4. INTRODUCTION
Anantya's design is inspired by Laurie Baker and Geoffrey Bawa's ideals of minimalism, eco
friendliness and trueness of materials. The resort has been designed to leave a minimal eco
footprint, using reconditioned tiles and stone pillars, locally procured rubble and brick, sewage
treatment and water saving, contour constructions and many other techniques. Anantya features
21 lake facing villas in 4 categories, each offering something special to the discerning traveler.
The villas seamlessly blend the outdoors and the indoors to create a refined space to retreat and
relax. Rustic local inishes of mud walls, exposed brickwork, handmade tiles on sloping roofs,
rubble masonry mesh, and tasteful interiors with large windows lets our guests experience the
tropics from the comfort of the indoors.
The 4-star Anantva is quiet lush tropical retreat nestled within 1000 acres of rubber plantations.
Anantva is perched on the banks of the Chittar Lake where the Western Ghats give wav to Alli
Kulams and Tamara Kulams (Lily and Lotus Ponds) in beautiful Kanvakumari district At Anantva,
shades of green and hues of blue stretch as far the can see. The peace , tranquility and calm of
water and picturesque will recharge you . Nestled in the midst of rubber plantations and
Chittar Lake , Anantya Resort is an ideal resort for vacationers and couples with the
contemporary facilities .
LOCATION

5. ACCOMMODATION :
COTTAGES& VILLAS
• CHAKRA COTTAGE
• SIDDHI VILLA
• VEDA JACUZZI VILLA
• SADHANA POOL VILLA
DINING
•SVAAD RESTAURANT
•LAKESIDE DINING
•PRIVATE DINING
•SOMA BAR
POOL
•INDOOR
•OUTDOOR

6. SADHANA POOL VILLA
• Named after the Two Sadhanas — The highest categoryof Villasthe
Sadhana are the ultimate in Luxuryand closenesswith nature —
perfectlypoised between the outdoor and indoor.ALiving room and a
Bedroom with excellentviewsof the lake,a second bathroom,a
plunge pool with the best view of the lake are additional features.The
open air concept bathroom isenveloped by mud walls and a water
body. Option of a private dinner at your PergolidesPool Deck and a
night time candle lit Pool/ Tub experience.

7. SIDDHI VILLA
• Named after the Asta Siddhis — These Private Villaswith a
compounded garden have a traditional "Padipura"Entrance which can be
bolted from inside by the guest for total privacy. The 1000 sq. Ft. of private
garden has a lilypond and a thatched roofed sit out/ Gazebo from which to
enjoythe Lake view. An open to the sky seated Bathing area is another
attraction.The gardensof siddhi villas are all unique,planted with native
varietiesof plants Special candle lite dinner at the gazebo can be arranged
upon request.

8. CHAKRA COTTAGE
The ChakraCottagesare named for the 7 yoga chakras.Each cottage
is positioned to offer reasonable privacyin a huge landscaped garden
offering excellentviews of the Chittar Lake.An open to sky private green
Yoga court allowsfor yoga, meditation,contemplation and reflection at
any time Of the day/ night. Suitable for small wellnessor familygroups.A
small outdoor barbeque can be arranged for groupstaking all 7 chakra
cottages.

9. VEDA JACUZZI VILLA
Named after The Four Vedas —Similar in construction to the Siddhi
Villas, these Villas also have private compounded gardenswith lily
pond and sit out. open to sky outdoor Jacuzzi with a view of the lake
allows you to soak in nature. Option of a private dinner at your
Gazebo and a night time candle lit Jacuzzi experience .

10. DINING INTERIOR
Anataya's menu reflects the palates of our international clientele. Our chefs have
crafted dishes inspired by Indian, Continental, Italian, Mexican and Asian
cuisines. Anataya also feature a number of local delicacies on our menus, For
guests taking advantage of our ayurvedic or yoga packages, we offer a more
'Sattvic' cuisine. A Sattvic diet is the traditional term for a yoga diet or sentient
diet which focuses on foods that have 'Sattva Guan', (literally translated to 'pure
benefits'). A Sattvic diet leads to clarity of mind and offers maximum benefit to
the body.
SVAAD RESTAURANT
LAKESIDE DINING
PRIVATE DINING
SOMA BAR

11. KUMARAKOM LAKE
RESORT
Kumarakom , Kerala

12. Introduction:
• Kumarakom lake resort , acclaimed as the finest luxury
heritage resort in India, nestles on the serene banks of the
Lake Vembanad , the vast stretch of tranquil , emerald green
backwaters , is one of the hottest holiday spots in , Kerala .
Location :
•The resort is in the banks of Vembanad lake just KM from
Kottayam in central Kerala . The nearest Airport is cochin
international airport 72 km away . As a lake resort one can also
get to the resort by a pleasant 20 minutes boat ride from the
Resorts jetty at Muhamma , Cherthala which is approximately
35 from Cochin .

13. Architecture :
• The resort was designed by Calicut based
Architect TONYJOSEPH to show case Kerala
Heritage and culture within a picturesque setting .
The concept of this resort was unique with respect
to the other surroundingsof it.
• The resortis suited onan 8.2 acre west facing
water , water facing water front property.
There are internal waterways which run through
the site is covered with buffalo grassand
is extensively landscaped .

14. ACCOMMODATION:
• PRESIDENTIAL SUITES - 2NOS
• HERITAGE LAKE VIEW VILLAS WITH
PRIVATE POOL - 7NOS
• HERITAGE VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL –
15 NOS
• MEANDERING POOL VILLAS – 22 NOS
• MEANDERING POOL DUPLEX VILLAS – 4
NOS
• VILLA FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED –
1 NOS
• LUXURY PAVILION ROOMS - 8 NOS
• HOUSEBOATS – 5 NOS
RESORT FEATURES :
The Resort features an Ayurvedic Treatment center
which houses A Yoga center, Beauty
Salon Consultation and Massage rooms an
Infinity Swimming pool, a conference center and
a concierge service.
OVERALL :
The resort scheme has reconstructed a mini
village of traditional architecture and adapted it to
the resort's programmed the architecture and
with their use of materials.The site is completely
gated off from the outside world in order to
create a private internal space for the resort's
guests. This is not ideal for my scheme es the
project attempts to connect the guests to the
local community.

15. • PRESIDENTIAL SUITES
• The Presidential Suite, each in its own royal seclusion,is the final word in traditional
architectural charm, luxury and the ultimate in self-indulgence Withits very own view
of the lake, a private pool, a private courtyard and regal interiors thatexude the
splendors of a prosperous era gone by, set yourself free and relishexotic brilliance.
• LIVING ROOM - 710 X 380
• BED ROOM - 380 X 360
• TOILET 1 - 280 X 209
• TOILET 2 - 238 X 525

16. HERITAGE LAKE VIEW VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL
• Designed in Kerala's traditional homestead style and with a
private courtyard and plunge pool with Jacuzzi, these villas
at Kumarakom Lake Resort offer a panoramic view of the
luminous Vembanad Lake, and the promise of a unique
holiday experience.

17. HERITAGE VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOL:
These villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort offer exotic and
exclusive indulgences as each plush villa, built in the style of
the traditional homestead of Kerala, has ts own private
courtyard with a private pool and Jacuzzi, ensuring
the creation of fabulous memories. Moreover the villas offer
a dazzling view of the exquisitely landscaped gardens and
the clear lotus-strewn canals.

18. MEANDERING POOL VILLAS
Set on the twists and turns of a 250-m long meandering pool, each of the Traditionally styled yet
luxuriously modern Meandering Pool Villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort has to the pool from
individual and private bathing coves and coy sit outs. The traditionallv furnished Meandering
Pool .Duplex Villas merge the past with the present with its luxurious bedroom overlooking the
25O-meter long meandering swimming pool . Each duplex villa possesses direct, individual access
to the pool from its very own bathing cove and private sit-outs,

19. MEANDERING POOL DUPLEX VILLAS
• The traditionally furnished Meandering Pool Duplex Villas merge the
past with the present. Its luxurious bedroom overlooks the 250-meter
long meandering swimming pool,and each possesses direct,
individual access to the pool from its very own bathing cove.

20. HOUSEBOATS
Float in sheer bliss as Kerala's traditional kettuvalloms or
houseboats, styled as per the norms of tradition yet equipped with
every luxury and every modern amenity, offer the opportunity to
relax on the serene waters of the Lake Vembanad. Stay, dine and
truly experience the timeless beauty of life along the banks of
Kerala.

21. ETTUKETTU THE SPECIALITY RESTURANT
Ettukettu,the multi-cuisine,115-seat restaurant owns the place of pride
at Kumarakom Lake Resort.Aprincelyeight-sided mansion with 2
central courtyards,the Ettukettu bespeaksof the grandeur of yesteryear
Kerala's regal architecture.Commissioned bythe King Marthanda Varma
as a gift to his favored martial arts tutor,Edamame Kellamthat Gurukul,
the mansion was built with all the magnificenceof the homesof the
nobilityof those days. The Ettukettu had been dismantled from its
original location and relocated in all its gloryat KumarakomLake Resort,
and is today dedicated to the culinaryarts as it once was to martial art.

22. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
BOTH THE RESORTS ARE LAKE RESORTS AND ARE LOCATED AT THESOUTHERN INDIA .
A NA NT YA R ESOR T
• IN TROPICAL ZONE
• HAS ONLY 4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF
ACCOMMODATION
• IT IS A ECO FRIENDLY AND MINIMALISM
INSPIRED FROM LAURIE BAKER
• IT IS SURROUNDED BY RUBBER PLANTATIONS
• THERE ARE TOTAL OF 21 COTTAGES / VILLAS .
• THIS IS A SHORT SCALE RESORT
KUM A R A KOM LA KE RESORT
• IN TROPICAL MONSOON ZONE
• HAS 8 DIFFERENT TYPES OF
ACCOMMODIATIONS
• IT IS A LAXURIOUS HERITAGE RESORT
• IT IS SURROUNDED BY WATER BODIES
• THERE ARE TOTAL OF 59 COTTAGES / VILLAS
EXCLUSIVE OF HOUSEBOATS.
• THIS IS A LARGER SCALE RESORT

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