FO O TP R IN T B EYO N D TH E

IM A G IN ATIO N

Submitted to:Ar. Anubhav

Mittal

Submitted by:Abdul sakur

B.Arch VII sem IV yr
SOA , AGI , JAIPUR

CO N TEN TS
Introduction
Site and Location
Vegetation
Climate
Culture
Architectural style

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Bermuda is a British island territory in the North

Atlantic
Capital:Hamilton
ISO code:BMU
Currency:Bermudian dollar
Continent:North America
GEOGRAPHY:Bermuda is a group of low-forming volcanoes
located in the Atlantic Ocean, near the western
edge of theSargasso Sea, roughly 650nautical
miles .
It has 103km (64mi) of coastline. The
twoincorporatedmunicipalities in Bermuda are
theCity of Hamiltonand theTown of St George .
Bermuda is divided into nine parishes, which
have some localities called villages, such
asFlatts VillageandSomerset Village.

It has 103km
(64mi) of coastline.
The
twoincorporatedm
unicipalitiesin
Bermuda are the
City of Hamiltonand
the
Town of St George.
Bermuda is divided
into nine parishes,
which have some
localities called
villages, such as
Flatts Villageand
GEOGRAPHY
AND TOPOGRAPHY OF BERMUDA
Land
Somerset Village
The coral islands of Bermuda are composed
of a layer 200 feet (60 metres) thick of
marine limestone that caps an extinct and
submerged volcanic mountain range rising
more than 14,000 feet (4,300 metres) above
the ocean floor. The limestone surface is
overlain by a shallow layer of fertile soil. The
islands are fringed by coral reefs and have
no lakes or rivers, but the soil is highly
porous, and standing water is not a
problem.

Bermuda's pink sand beaches and

clear,ceruleanblue ocean waters.

BERM U D A
In 1620 Bermuda became a self governing colony, although it continued
to struggle for seven decades thereafter to make a viable economy. The
island was divided into nine administrative areas called parishes and an
administrative leader for each parish was appointed. Find out how the
colony was formed and how the administration was run in Bermuda.
English is the official language in Bermuda.
It was in the Victorian times (mid 1800s) when tourism in Bermuda started
developing for the first time. However, those days Bermuda tourism was
limited for the wealthy &elite class of people who wanted to escape the
winters in North America.
As Somers' men kept retaining British claims on the island, the first official
settlers were sent from England in 1612. So the British were the first to
start settling in Bermuda. But today, there are about 63% blacks, 33%
whites and rest are Asians and other nationals. There is also a good
Portuguese
population
Bermuda.
there are some
specialinfavorites
that we never like to miss. Here are
some of them: Pan-fried fish with sweet potatoes, codfish and potatoes
covered in egg sauce, fish chowder (a thick soup made of fish head) with
black rum and sherry peppers, broiled spiny lobster with lemon and
melted butter, Hoppin' John peas and rice. Check outLocal food of
Bermudato know all about Bermudian food preparations and the best
places to try out the authentic Bermudian dishes.

Sculpture of Sir George Tea.

SomersThis
in St. George.He
is known as
All Bermudians almost habitually takeAfternoon
is a tradition

CO O PERS ISLAN D
access :-Coppers island road
Nasa mobile centre :- 500 mts
Turtle bay :- 1 km
Gombeg beach bar & restaurant : 1.2 km
St. david is land :- 3 km
Flattes village :- 10 km

vegetation

TheBermudaislands were once covered in dense

forest of endemic tree species, with mangrove
forests lining thecoastsand
inlandsaltwaterponds. The islands are
distinguished as having the northernmost
mangrove forests in the Atlantic, which is made
possible by the warm Gulf Streamcurrent.

Here are some example of invasive plants in

Bermuda:

Brazil Pepper

Chinese Fan Palm

Indian Laurel

Casuarina

Surinam Cherry

Asparagus Fern

Seaside Creeping Daisy

LO C ATIO N
Bermuda is a British island territory in the North
Atlantic
Capital:Hamilton
ISO code:BMU
Currency:Bermudian dollar
Continent:North America
GEOGRAPHY:Bermuda is a group of low-forming volcanoes located in
the Atlantic Ocean, near the western edge of theSargasso
Sea, roughly 650nautical miles .
It has 103km (64mi) of coastline. The
twoincorporatedmunicipalities in Bermuda are theCity of
Hamiltonand theTown of St George.Bermuda is divided
into nine parishes, which have some localities called
villages, such asFlatts VillageandSomerset Village.

Cooper's Islandis part of the chain which makes upBermuda. It is

located inSt. George's Parish, in the northeast of the territory
Most of Cooper's Island is owned by the Bermudian government and
is preserved as the Cooper's Island Nature Reserve, which has been
under active restoration since 2009. Swimming, walking, picnicing,
bird watching and snorkelling are all permitted within the reserve.
covering an area of about 44.5 acres

clim ate

Bermuda has ahumid subtropical climateon the border oftropical climate. Bermuda is
warmed by the nearbyGulf Stream, and low latitude. The islands does get some cooler
temperatures in January, February, and March (average 63F-64F).The lowest temperature on
record was 43F. There has never been a frost or freeze on record in Bermuda.

Bermuda is in thehurricane belt. Located along the Gulf Stream, it is often directly in the
path of hurricanes recurving in the westerlies, although they usually begin to weaken as they
approach Bermuda, whose small size means that directlandfallsof hurricanes are rare.

The only source of fresh water in Bermuda is rainfall, which is collected on roofs and
catchments (or drawn from underground lenses) and stored in tanks. Each dwelling usually
has at least one of these tanks forming part of its foundation. The law requires that each
household collect rainwater that is piped down from the roof of each house.

culture

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Bermuda's culture is a mixture of the various

sources of its population: Native American,
Spanish-Caribbean, English, Irish, and Scots
cultures were evident in the 17th century, and
became part of the dominant British culture.
English is the primary and official language.

M ain Sights of Berm uda

Bermuda's pink sand beaches and clear,ceruleanblue ocean

waters are popular with tourists.
. Many of Bermuda's hotels are located along the south shore
of the island. In addition to its beaches, there are a number
of sightseeing attractions.
Bermuda's most popular visitor attraction is the Royal Naval
Dockyard, which includes the Bermuda Maritime Museum.
Other attractions include theBermuda Aquarium, Museum
and Zoo,Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, the
Botanical Gardens and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art,
lighthouses, and the Crystal Caves withstalactitesand
underground saltwater pools

West Indian musicians introducedcalypso musicwhen

Bermuda's tourist industry was expanded with the increase of
visitors brought by post-Second World War aviation.
Musicand dance are important in Bermuda.
Bermuda hosts an annual international film festival, which
shows many independent films
The dances of the colourfulGombey dancers, seen at many
events, are strongly influenced by African, Caribbean, Native
American and British cultural traditions. In summer 2001
they performed inWashington, DCat theSmithsonian Folklife
Festivalon the Mall.
.

Architecture style

The archetypical Bermuda house is a low,

squared building with a stepped, white roof
and pastel-painted walls, both of which are
made out of stone. Between roof and wall are a
series of eaves painted a third colour, which is
also used on the wooden shutters of relatively
small windows. Often built on a slope, there is
a set of stairs, wider at the base than at the
top, leading up to a porch or verandah around
the front door. Rare embellishments include a
brick pattern down the corners of the building,
and narrow moulding to highlight features such
as windows.

The roofs are designed to catch water, of which

there is no fresh supply in Bermuda apart from
rain. The walls are designed to restrict damage
from hurricanes and are required by law to be
able to withstand windspeeds of over 100mph
(160km/h). Houses are often given names.

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