Is a section of a town or place that borders a

waterbody .

Merriam -Webster defines the term resort as “a

place providing recreation and entertainment
especially to vacationers .” The word can be used to
describe any commercial establishment, town or
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort (Archdaily, 2020) place that attracts vacation visitors.
PEOPLE VISIT THESE PLACES FOR RESORT CLASSIFICATION
DIFFEERENT REASONS INCLUDING, By Location By Activities By Seasons
• Vacationing Beach Diving Year round
Mountain Ski Summer
• Relaxation
River or Lake Golf Winter
• Entertainment
• Change in scenery
• Health
• Adventure
• Religious Dreamstime (n.d)
Ananti Golf Resort, (Kim Yong, 2021) Barin Ski Resort, (Archdaily 2016)

• Always exists by a natural attraction .

• Service based create a home away from a
home feeling
• The atmosphere the resorts creates must be
different from what the user is used to.
• Provision of full food service and refreshment .
• Bed-based must include temporary or
overnight stay with a minimum of 25 rooms or
Marina Bay Sands (Archdaily, 2010) other means of accommodation.
(Centre for Resort and Hospitality Business, 209)

HOTEL RESORT
A hotel provides its guests meals and accommodation Resort is a self-contained commercial establishment
only. which attempts to provide for most of a vacationer's
wants.
Hotels are for short-term stays. However, this can Resorts are for long-term stays such as during your
depend on the purpose of your stay. family vacation.

Hotels are situated in popular areas such as close to an
airport or downtown.
Resorts, on the other hand, are located in remote areas,
far from the airport or any bus terminals and train
stations, near the countryside, near beaches, as close to
nature as possible.
(Difference between Hotel and Resort, 2018)
Sakumono is part of the Tema metropolitan district which is also part of
the twenty nine districts found in Greater Accra. Originally a small fishing
village on beside a lagoon, Sakumono is one of the interesting towns,
also known as Community 13. It has the main township which is close to
the beach and lagoon. Sakumono a lot of sects of Estate buildings,
jurisdiction and a village located close to the Accra-Tema beach road and
the Sakumono Ramsar site. Known as Sakumono village

L o c a t i o nS aMkaupmoofn S
o al ok c
uamtoi onno
(Wikipedia, 2014)

• Kpledzoo - March and April

• Homowo - August to September

• 292,773 as at 2010 during the population

census.
• 47.8 percent been males
Nene Amediku Sogbodjor(L) and Dr.Bawumia(R) (Citifmonline, 2016) • 52.2 percent females
• The metropolis is entirely urban.

• Sakumono Beach
Homowo(Benson I, 2018) Sakumono Beach (Felix A, 2021) • The Meridian Rock
• Greenwich Meridian
• Bird Watching

Greenwich meridian monument The Meridian Rock

(Visitghana, 2019) (GBC Ghana, 2019) • Fishermen
• Fishmongers

Original settlers are the Ga -Dangme but due to

Tema being a popular migrant area, several
ethnic groups occupied the area too.
Dominant ethnic groups are:
• Akan
• Ga-Dangme
Sakumono Lagoon fisherfolk (Paul I, 2014)
• Ewe
District Analytical Report (Ghana Statistical Service, 2010)
High tourist demand for resorts that undertake leisure and recreational activities on site, in the
country . The revenue generation potential of this venture is great and Ghana holds exponential
prospect in the tourism industry.

Waterfront tourism, has grown significantly in the past years in the country, boosting the
country and the locality the development is found in economic growth. However most
waterfront development found along the capital’s coast, most do not offer accommodation or
both leisure and recreational activities on site.

• Ghana’s tourism industry is projected to keep growing,

hence the need to capitalize on this and provide
developments that will aid in boosting the country’s economy.
• The full utilization of the coastal areas will aid cut down on it
being polluted with trash and plastics.
• Aid in creating a development that will aid in protecting Marine drive project (Adajaye Associates,2008)

coastal animals and vegetation.

To design an aqua resort that will cater for

foreign and domestic tourist and locals
seeking to improve health via aqua sports
or activities and promoting scenic views
that destresses, induces relaxation and
enjoyment.

• To analyze the site, study the topography and the climatic conditions .
• Conduct live case study to cover all the aspects of a beach resort and a resort in general .
• Make analytical study of the functional requirements of resort and implement efficient
design to carry out the functions flawlessly .
• To study about spatial organization and areal needed for resort programming
• Provide a recreational environment for the resort through varieties of facilities and
functions .
• Create an interactive space for locals and visitors so that there may be interchange of
ideas and cultural demonstration .
• The ultimate objective is to attain unique resort design with all the knowledge acquired
through research and case studies.
 • Desktop studies and research .
• Precedent and case study analysis.
• Survey
• Observation
• Interviews

• Tourist
• General public
• Holiday maker
• Urban Vacationer
• Marine Enthusiasts

• HYATT hotels & resorts

• Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Economic
RELAXATION
• Relaxation • Increase economic growth of locality.
• Spa
• Exploration • Increase property value in neighborhood.
• Pool
• Leisure and recreation • Contribution to GDP.
• Water activities
• Tourism and conservation • Peak investor interest in country.
• Sun bathing
• Reduction in pollution in catchment area.
• Help conserve site vegetation.
• Promote foreign and local exchange
Socio - cultural benefits
• Create a interactive space for exchange of ideas and
culture

ADMINSTRATION Accommodation RECREATION EXPLORATION

• Offices • Over water suites • Beach volley • Surfing
• Meeting rooms • Standard suites • Beach soccer • Diving
• Lounges • Deluxe suites • Tennis • Nature walk
• Shops • Executive suites • Kids playground • Boat tours
• Information center
 Location: Ada Foah, Greater Accra Ghana
Total Built Area : 1782 sqm
Number of rooms: 151
Rating: 3 stars

Aqua Safari Resort is a luxury getaway resort

in the heart of Ada in the greater Accra region
of Ghana.it is a 2 hour drive to get to the place
from Accra, Kotoka International Airport and
Aqua Safari Resort Administration (Tripadvisor.com,2015)
1.5 hours from Tema.

The resort has a grid based layout with Segway

friendly walkways connecting the individual
buildings of the site.

• Car Park • Service area/yard

• Ponds • Hotel Suites
• Pool & Bar • Administration
• Restaurant • Dock
• Wildlife zoo • Water front
• Chalets
• Pool area
• Waterfront deck
• Water park
• Conference rooms

Riverfront Sitting Area

Aqua Safari Resort Map (Google Earth,2021)

ACTIVITIES AT RESORT
• Dining • Horse riding • Wildlife watch
• Water sports • Bonfire sit out • Cycling
Riverfront Sitting Area (Tripadvisor,2014) • Canoeing • Night angling • Boat cruise

Junior Suite Building

Riverfront Chalets (Tripadvisor,2014) Large Public Pool (Tripadvisor,2014) (Tripadvisor,2014)
ARCHITECTURE
A water themed concept with some buildings roofs resembling that of a flipped boats . With
others looking like ships with small ponds surrounding them to create the impression that the
building is floating or sailing . The buildings have this modern spin of incorporating local
materials and designs in the façade and shape of the buildings.

The resort employs the use of post and

beam construction method. Using
materials like timber and reinforced
concrete in the construction of the its
structural systems.

Restaurant (Tripadvisor, 2014)

There is a lot of greenery on the site from grass to

climbing plant and palm trees which is used in the
landscaping of the site. A greater part of the site
is soft landscaped with the walkways and parking
areas being hard landscape .

Standard Room Suites (Tripadvisor, 2014)

Large Conference Hall (Tripadvisor, 2014)

• Wood • Thatch • Raffia Mats

• Bamboo • Clay
• Concrete • Stone

Two Bedroom Chalet (Tripadvisor, 2014)

• integration of modern and vernacular architecture .

• Provision of activities for all ages on both land and water.
• Bult forms blend in with the site’s natural setting.
• Use of local materials in building and large windows to promote natural light and ventilation .
 Location : Ada Foah, Greater Accra Ghana
Total Built Area : 9020 sqm
Number of rooms: 80+
Rating : 4 stars
Aqua Safari Resort is a luxury getaway
resort in the heart of Ada in the greater
Accra region of Ghana.it is a 2 hour drive to
get to the place from Accra, Kotoka
International Airport and 1.5 hours from
The royal sencha aerial shot (EventVenueGuide, 2020)
Tema.

The resort has a connected like pattern to

how the buildings are arranged on the site.
Not conforming to the rigid grid or linear
layout.

• Car Park • Conference Hall

• Helipad • Service area/yard
• Bar • Hotel suites
• Restaurant • Administration
• Services • Ponds
• Presidential Suite • Water front
• Pool area • Entrance
• Tennis Courts • Water front suites
• Kitchen Yard
Royal sencha Satellite Map (Google Earth, 2020)

Tennis Courts

Entrance Shed(Tripadvisor, 2012) Riverfront (Tripadvisor, 2012) Tennis Court (Tripadvisor, 2012)

View of Ground(EventVenueGuide, 2020) View from River(Tripadvisor, 2012) Drop Off (Tripadvisor, 2012)
The resort philosophy is local vernacular
architecture in Ghana. Borrowing its style
and design from old Ghanaian mud
houses with thatch roofs and the mix of
Ashanti building design incorporating
“Adinkra Symbols in the façade and
interior design of the building.
The resort’s building arrangement and
form was inspired by the river’s
River View Suites (Tripadvisor, 2012)
meandering and the clients specific
request to “Gift every room the view of the
river” The resort employs the use of post and beam
construction method. Using materials like timber
There is minimal hard landscaping on site and sandcrete blocks in the construction of the
and a lot of greenery in the form of grass its structural systems.
but not many trees to shade the pathways
Bar

• Wood
• Sandcrete Blocks
• Thatch
• Stone
Bar (Tripadvisor, 2012)

Aerial Shot of resort with the river (Tripadvisor, 2012)

• Unique use of organic

layout.
• Reserving much of on
Pool (The Royal Senchi Resort, 2016)
site vegetation . Restaurant Atrium (Tripadvisor, 2012)

• Built forms blend in

with the site’s natural
setting .
• Effective blend of
vernacular architecture
with modern accents .

High end Suite building(Tripadvisor, 2012) Paved Walkways (Tripadvisor, 2012)

 Location : Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Total Built Area : 320 sqm
Architects : P.I Architects
The Spa composed of 4 buildings in rectangular
shapes, linked by covered walkways, surrounding a
landscape pond. Two mains building contain the
Reception, Changing & Shower spaces, Treatment
& Relaxing area. The other two volumes consist of
Approach from reception Building to Cabana (Quang Tran, 2020)
only treatment rooms.
Rammed earth walls are combined
with wooden louver doors and
windows, and topped by extended
thatched roofs. That results in an airy
and comfortable space that
embodies the resort’s rustic, cozy
spirit.

Covered Corridors (Quang Tran, 2020)

Ground Floorplan (Archdaily, 2020)

Spa Reception (Quang Tran, 2020) Cabana (Quang Tran, 2020)

Couples Massage Room (Quang Tran, 2020) Singles Massage Room (Quang Tran, 2020) Back Sitting Area (Quang Tran, 2020)
 Tucked away in the rich vegetation of the
surrounding forest, the walls of the spa
buildings are made of rammed earth, doors
are windows made of louvre wood and a
thatch roof with long overhangs. All these
contribute to making the building cool and
airy.

Mango bay Spa aerial shot (Quang Tran, 2020)

Spa Reception (Quang Tran, 2020) Single Massage room (Quang Tran, 2020) Artificial Pond (Quang Tran, 2020)

Mango Bay Spa CAD Drawings ( Archdaily, 2020)

• Effective use of locally available materials. • Rammed Earth

• Use of sustainable materials and building techniques . • Woven Thatch
• Use of passive strategies to cool the building interiors without • Stone
mechanical means. • Wood
• Large openings allow users to visually interact with the outside world
while promoting effective ventilation .