Date: 2/1/2017

Submitted by: Suvatha.C

Faculty adviser: Ar.Moogambika

AMUSEMENT PARK - CASE STUDY CHECKLIST

V year, 10th semester THESIS ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute
University Maduravoyal
1. SITE AND CLIMATE
Macro climate and micro climate
Environment and surroundings
Approach and Transportation
Zoning (primary spaces, secondary spaces , tertiary spaces,
transition space)
Site planning and landscape detailing
2. USER BEHAVIOR AND REQUIREMENT
List of various activity being performed
Circulation /movement patterns (both vehicle and pedestrians)
User details
Socio economic profile of user group
3. FORM AND FUNCTION
Form of the building/structure
Orientation of the building with respect to climate, function, view,
access, etc
Pathways and approach to the building
Vertical and horizontal transportation
4. DESIGN DETAILING
Construction technique
Materials, colors and texture used
Lighting
Design approach for specialty disabled persons
5. BUILDING SERVICES
Fire exit, fire alarm etc.
Water supply and sewage
HVAC
Service entry
Transformer
Public toilets
6. PARKING DETAILS

References:

http://www.architecture-student.com/case-studies/how-to-conduct-a-casestudy/
http://archishots.com/2013/07/21/architectural-case-studies-why-and-how/

Questions framed
1. Approximate distance between each ride?
2. Swimming pool detail such as,
Inflow and outflow capacity of the pool (w.r.t people)
Minimum depth of the pool for children, adult and water slides
Required number of change rooms for male and female
Any safety requirement
3. Ticket counter and checking area detail?
4. Number of public toilets for both male and female?
5. Facilities for specially disabled people?
6. Number of restaurants and cafes?
7. Food kiosk and short term refreshment
8. Safety factors , entry and clearance for each ride
9. Site contours and it usage in the design
10. Signage, landscape elements, seating areas.
11. Resort approach and connectivity to the theme park
12. First aid or help desk at regular intervals