Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture

Subject: Architectural Design-III

Sem: IV A
Design Brief: Resort
Faculty: Prof. Murali Varma, Prof. Shree Sowmya, Prof. Divyashree

Date: 28/04/22

Experts
OVERVIEW Business

Fig: 1 – Site showing natural landscapes and terrains.

The magic of art

Art has been defined and redefined as per every individual's perception. Across the world, art, in
general, has been regarded as a very broad phenomenon, comprising various different art forms
and their varied ways of expression.

It has been said that art is the nearest we can ever go to magic. For art is as simple and as
complicated as we make it to be. It's more about our perception of it than what it actually is. There
are a thousand ways how we can romanticize and explain the art forms and the way it has shaped
us across decades. It remains one of the most fascinating and enchanting cultural and public
elements around the world; irrespective of the mode or medium of its practice. It never fails to awe
the observer.

Generally what seems like strokes of brush and paints on the canvas hold a large meaning behind
them.
 Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture
Subject: Architectural Design-III
Sem: IV A
Design Brief: Resort
Faculty: Prof. Murali Varma, Prof. Shree Sowmya, Prof. Divyashree

Date: 28/04/22

There is a large part in art and the art world that seems too far and different to be understood by
everyone.

Fig: 2 - The architecture of the region is embedded in the natural setting so that it causes minimal impact on the scenery.

Resort for the artist

As mystic as the description about the art seems. The same carries forward towards the ones that
hold the capacity to create it. The ones who create magic not by a wand but by the paintbrush in
their hands.

Every artist has their own sense of make and creation. Where they need a certain kind of
environment for their art to actually be brought on paper and seen. As unique as these both things
are, so is the need for the space to be unique that holds the capacity to contain aid.
A space that not just gives shelter to the artist for their art. But some spaces also aid the process of
making art by provisions that are refreshing, inspiring, free, and creative enough to provide the
artist with the right environment.

The influence of space can be directly observed in the process of creating and art created.
 Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture
Subject: Architectural Design-III
Sem: IV A
Design Brief: Resort
Faculty: Prof. Murali Varma, Prof. Shree Sowmya, Prof. Divyashree

Date: 28/04/22

Brief
How can an artist-specific design aid the process of creation?

Can architectural intervention help in the physiological and psychological well be of the same?
Can this intervention not only aid individual artists but also artists as a community?

Brief: The aim of this design project is to create a cottage resort for the artists,
which can serve as a space to aid and support the artist’s art creation process.

The resort design will act as a getaway space for the artists for their vacations and will function
specific to this focus group, offering a design that aids the artist's needs. Artists' visual art is
considered to be the main focus group of this challenge.

Space has to be the one where the artist is able to create his art, relax and enjoy the context and
scenic beauty around it. As well as being able to interact with fellow artists while still being able
to reside privately in their own space.

Design Objectives
Concept: Basic needs and requirements of an artist must be fulfilled with a functional yet flexible
design with an ambiance of luxury, comfort, and work-friendliness.

Aesthetics: The form and spatial interior can be designed to inspire creativity through its choice
of geometry, material, and color palette.

Balance: The aesthetics of the design must be balanced with the functionality of the spaces to
create an efficient design.

Harmony: The design must establish some harmony or connection with the surroundings while
having outstanding features.

Context: The design must respond to the (existing) site conditions. The wider socio-cultural,
economic and environmental settings are to be considered in the design approach.
 Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture
Subject: Architectural Design-III
Sem: IV A
Design Brief: Resort
Faculty: Prof. Murali Varma, Prof. Shree Sowmya, Prof. Divyashree

Date: 28/04/22

Area Programme

The following programmatic outline is the point to begin your design at.

• Accommodation: The resort in this challenge must be built to accommodate a total of 30

artists at a time. The living units can be individual cottages or twin cottages.

a. Each cottage is to be occupied by a single artist. The area of a single cottage can be 30-
50 sq.m. There is no height restriction for a single cottage.

b. Total Maximum accommodation area : 30 x 50 sq.m = 1500 sq.m.

Shared amenities:

Galleries or Exhibition halls (no detailing required only space allocation in the site plan can be
indicated)

Recreation: Observation deck, Restaurant (dining, toilets, kitchen, store etc., with details)

Office block: Entrance lobby, reception, lounge, staff office and canteen

Landscaping features like gardens, terrace gardens, children play areas etc.

Parking area

Other ancillary facilities can be added as per the requirement.

 Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture
Subject: Architectural Design-III
Sem: IV A
Design Brief: Resort
Faculty: Prof. Murali Varma, Prof. Shree Sowmya, Prof. Divyashree

Date: 28/04/22
SITE DETAILS
The site is located in beach road, Vishakhapatnam
The size of site is appox. 1.8 acres with dimensions of (100 X 75) m,
The co-ordinates of site are 17.790655N, 83.384209 E

DRAWING REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION

1. Concept Plan
2. Site Analysis
3. Site Plan
4. Site Plan with services
5. Floor Plans- Cottages, Restaurant, Administration Area
6. Elevations (4 nos.)
7. Sections (2 nos.)
8. Views/Details
9. Model