CASE STUDIES

1. Hainan Blue Bay Westin Resort Hotel (Literature)

2. Rannalhi Tourist Resort Complex Maldives (Live)

1. Hainan Blue Bay Westin Resort Hotel

PROJECT DETAILS

Architects: Zhejiang Greenton Architectural Design

Location: Lingshui, Hainan, China
Architects in Charge: Zhang Wei, Jiang Fang
Area: 62000.0 sqm
Project Year: 2014
Design Team: Shang Fei, Wang Jia, Xu Qin, Hu Damin, Li Baozhong, Tian Senyuan,
Chen Yonghao, Li Zijie, Li Yanfeng, Lu Zhegang, Wu Wenjian, Chen Feiyan, Lao Xiaojing,
Cui Daliang, Shen Fengqiang

LOCATION
The project is located at the most east end of the Clear Water Bay, Lingshui County of
Hainan.

*Location of Westin Blue Bay Resort

SITE PLAN

*Bird Eye View of the Resort

Blue sky and sea, white sand constitute superior natural landscape of the base. Over the past
years, increasing newly-built five-star hotels in Hainan have intensified the competition. Thus,
to stand out among the hotels with its own characteristics become the core task for this design.

Instead of traditional Southeast Asian architectural style for hotels in tropical areas, the
designers have creatively targeted at the unique style of modern relaxing hotel which also
boasts seaside resort atmosphere. During the process of design, discarding the common
practice of facing the architectures to the sea and enclosing a garden for most resort hotels,
the designers have originally adopted a simple curve, making almost all guest rooms face
directly the sea. For this, the hotel management company has spoken highly of it, saying that it
is the five-star hotel making best use of Hainan seascape. Based on that and in combination of
the local Hainan climatic environment---sea wind, the designers have further lifted the curve to
8m from the ground, forming a channel through which sea wind may blow.

Besides creating various functional regions, it also provides with favorable natural climate. The
long gray space has not only become a main circulation line within the hotel, but also enabled
various functional spaces to form independent courtyards. For example courtyards for meeting
room, Chinese cuisine restaurant and spa. Users can enjoy the facilities of large hotels as well
as fun of small hotels.

The courtyards are independent from each while connected to each other and integrated with
the upside colossal floating 400 guest rooms, making another highlight of the hotel design.
Meanwhile, the floating guest rooms have rendered access to seascape to more functional
spaces. For example, on the lobby and lawn of the banquet hall, you can freely appreciate the
close relations of the Monkey Island and the sea level. Both vertically and horizontally, views
from the main functional spaces to the sea are not interfering with each other, and thus a
maximized horizon is formed. It is another reason for the hotel management companys
appreciation.

Fresh and comfortable sea wind in Hainan can be wild in typhoon seasons. To maintain normal
operation in such seasons, almost all importance spaces of the hotel are equipped with outer
wall doors and windows that can be opened and closed. In sunny days, these glass outer walls
can be completely opened and that quiet seat zone instantly becomes a part of the exterior
space.

The strong sunlight brings Hainan bright sky and white beach, with which the color design of
the architecture echoes. The pearly luster on the aluminum sheet of the outer wall presenting
various glosses under sunlight of different time, together with the graceful horizontal line of the
architecture and the transparent light glasses, has made the architecture of this size flow when
observed at a distance. Maybe only designers know that it is actually solid and stable clean
steel structure.

PLANS

ELEVATION

SECTION

EXTERIOR

The designers have originally adopted a simple curve, making almost all guest rooms face
directly the sea. For this, the hotel management company has spoken highly of it, saying that it
is the five-star hotel making best use of Hainan seascape.

The designers have further lifted the curve to 8m from the ground, forming a channel through
which sea wind may blow.

View of the Pool

The courtyards are independent from each while connected to each other and integrated with
the upside colossal floating 400 guest rooms, making another highlight of the hotel design.

INTERIOR VIEWS

Modern Furniture and Layout of Suite of Resort.

Double Bed Room

2. Rannalhi Tourist Resort Complex Maldives

INTRODUCTION

Name Of Project: Rannalhi Tourist Resort complex

Completion: 1996
Architect: Ashley De Vos Consultants and Mano Panniah Associate
Structure Type: Pitched Roof Building
Location: South Male Atoll Maldives India
No of Floor: 2
Area of Site: 5 Acres
Structure Material: RCC
Function: Residential Tourist Beach Resort
Type: Rural Maldivian Village

Rannalhi is featured among the best resorts in Maldives and sits exclusively at the tip of the
South Male atoll within the exotic collection of islands known as the Maldives. Its unique
location offers access to pristine beaches, excellent scuba diving opportunities and a
relaxed environment with easy access to the capital city of Male. Bask in the golden sun
and frolic on the soft sands as you experience friendly Maldivian hospitality and explore the
rich tropical wonders of a vibrant island nation.

LOCATION

SURROUNDING
EAST, WEST & NORTH SIDE HAVE VIEW OF SEA & ONLY SOUTH SIDE HAVE VIEW OF
CITY

ABOUT THE SITE

Rannalhi resort is the one of the best five star deluxe beach resort of the Maldives city.

it is located in approximately 35 km across the sea with the natural features to give a
complete relaxations and more comfort for the human life.

It has won the several award in field of the excellent services & traditional hospitality.

It has been seen that people more prefer to visit the marine site as it has all the facilities
to give the relaxations in sense of services.

At the center of the resort all the services has been provided, around it all the room as
well as water bungalows , spa, water sport, shop, bar, diving school & restaurant is
located.

It is completely situate around the nature.

It has been constructed in the local traditional crafts and colors.

ACCESSIBILITY

35 Km From International Airport.

By Speedboat 45 Minute.

Visitors Are Provided Easy Access To The Major Monuments.

TYPICAL LANDSCAPE AND VEGETATION

Relatively flat

Sandy & rocky with highly calcareous

Coconut, Pandanus, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Cordia subcordata, Hernandia nymphaeifolia,

Calophyllum inophyllum and Terminalia catappa.

Higly water table.

EVERAGE DAY OF SUN SHINE PER YEAR

2704.07 TO 2784.51 hours

MAIN TEMPERATURE

Annual temperature 30c

Summer Temperature

Winter Temperature 25.1c To 30c

RAIN FALL -1924.7mm

26.3c

To

31.8c

2277.8mm

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Very High (73% to 85%)

WINDS

Pleasant wind blow all the year it has climatic variation.

SKY CONDITION

Very clear with some white Claude.

MALDIVIAN HISTORY

History suggests that the Maldives Islands have been inhabited for more than 3,000
years, perhaps first settled by travellers on the ancient Silk Route from the Indus Valley
civilization.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

The Maldives follows the Muslim calendar and the most important festival is Ramadan
which is strictly adhered to in the Maldives. There are also a number of national days in
the calendar but these do not usually affect the resorts.

Male
Interesting places to visit includes the fish market and the local market at the northern
waterfront. Watch dhonis unload dried fish, fresh fruits and vegetables from the atolls.
The new harbour is located in the south-west corner of Male.

Friday Mosque

Built in the 17C, the Huskuru Miskiiy or Friday Mosque served the population of Mal as
their main mosque for almost four centuries, until the Islamic Centre and Grand Friday
Mosque took over the function in 1984. Built by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656, the
mosque is a masterpiece of coral curving and traditional workmanship.

The Islamic Centre

As you approach Mal, you will see one of its famous architectural landmarks - the
Islamic Centre with its golden dome.

Music & Dance

Bodu Beru is the most popular form of music and dance in the country with a Bodu
Beru troupe in almost every inhabited island and is regularly played at functions and
festivals.

PUBLIC

Medical center

Entrance

Water bungalow

Diving school

Room

Restaurant

Amphitheater

Manager office

Water sport

Senior executive room

Shop

Kitchen

Cocktail bar

Staff room

Ayurveda spa

Utility

Store

SEMIPUBLIC

Doctor

PRIVATE

SILENT FEATURE

It has two entrance for public & staff.

Staff area is centrally located to avoid the disturbance.

Staff & public movement has been separated by means of pedestal movement.

VISUAL & PHYSICAL CONNECTIVITY

The site is visible from the far place it has visual connectivity form the all the
side.

Around the private area greenery is provided as barrier between private or public
area to maintain the privacy.

FACILITIES

8. Beach Bar

1. Restaurant

9. Spa

2. Amphitheatre

10. Water Bungalows

3. Diving School

11. Doctor

4. Cocktail Bar

12. Ayurveda Spa

5. Shop

13. Medical Shop

6. Water Sport Center

14. Cyber Caf

7. Rooms

15. Massage Center

AMENITIES

Terrace or Balcony

Snorkeling

IDD phone facility with direct dialing

Wind Surfing

Flat Screen TV with Satellite

channels

Fishing

Excursions

Table Tennis

Scuba Diving Facilities

Mini Bar

King Size or Twin Beds

Spacious bathroom with hot/cold

fresh water & shower cubicles

Private sun deck

Glass floor in the room to view

underwater marine life

Personal safe

Tea/Coffee maker

Two bars

Coffee shop

Boutique

Gem and jewelry shop

Breakfast service

Special dinners on the beach

Wake Boarding

Reflexology center

Beach football

Aqua Aerobics

Entertainment Show

Karaoke

Canoeing

Laundry/Valet Service

PLANS (KITCHEN AND

RESTAURANT)

ELEVATION

SECTION

Design point of view it very good that restaurant has been designed close to the kitchen
that gives easy access to serve the customer.

Having view of sea, amphitheater and diving school directly.

It has capacity of 80 customer at a time.

It has been designed completely Maldives villages style with thatch roof.

The kitchen has all the arrangement is systemically.

TYPICAL FLOOR UNIT PLAN

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

ELEVATION

SECTION

MATERIALS

Brick

Stone

Sand

Timber

Concrete

Glass

Rod

Steel

Wood

Tiles

Thatch

Paving blocks

Pop

Marbles

VIEWS

The beaches are good almost all the way around the island with fine-grained white
sand. The lagoon is sandy bottomed close to the shore but with decent coral growth
and exotic fishes at the reef edge, it is excellent for snorkeling.
The island consists of 116 accommodation rooms, out of which 99 are Beach
bungalows which are just few meters from the beach while the others stands on the
stilts inside the lagoon.
The Waters Bungalow accommodations are beautiful with ocean view and is where
you can see the scenic beauty of the Maldives. The Hotel is always very full year
around and to book your holiday at this place means, you need to plan your holiday
well in advance in order to get a good price and a villa or room of your choice. To
guarantee a booking, its advisable to act in advance, though last minute
availabilities arise.
At Rannalhi, theres always something happening... night and day. Group activities
led by friendly, dynamic animators, restaurant theme nights, water sports and beach
action by day, music, dancing and entertainment at night. Though if you want to find
a quiet place to relax and just laze, we have plenty of those, too.
Rannalhi was a favorite transit destination for islanders, being the final fresh-water
landfall on the journey south from Khaafu Atoll in the Maldives. Known as the
measure of gold (ran means gold, nalhi is a unit of measure) for its beauty and
fertility, Rannalhi island is now home to an all-action fun resort where good times
and friendship make for unforgettable tropical holidays.

The Rannalhi Dive Shop & Diving School has everything you need for diving and
snorkeling adventures. Plus, our Water Sports Centre offers you the chance to enjoy
catamaran, canoe and banana-boat rides, windsurfing and water skiing. Theres
really no limit to the water sports you can enjoy at Rannalhi.

DETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION

It is rcc framed structure which is constructed in Maldives traditional.

It has sloping roof, on that has applied thatch to give traditional look of Maldives.

As a form of landscape & pedestal movement paving block used.

SYNOPSIS OF SITE

The site have two side entry north for staff/services & east for guest entry.

It has several uniqueness in the resort to attract the tourist such as long path way
which lead to the resort and water bungalows and all.

it has all the facilities to give the relaxations in sense of services.

PLANNING ASPECT

It has linear types of planning.

Linear form of planning is batter to occupy the site area.

This types of form does not keep negative space.

Huge glass windows has been provided to give complete view of the nature.

Balcony has been provided to enjoy the every moment of the resort.

AESTHETICS APPEARANCE

The design concept was conceived as a rural Maldivian village which is giving the
traditional look and have superior in design.

Aesthetically it has good appearance.

As per the context of Maldives the building has been painted a special dark green to
visually reduce the scale and blend.

All the building having huge glass window and thatch roof which resist the heat.

DESIGN ANALYSIS

The resort is constructed in completely Maldives traditional style.

All the building having pitched roof and thatch has been applied to give Maldives village
looks.

It has all the facilities to spend their leisure time.

Each room having view of the sea.

Staff area has been located centrally to avoid the public movements.

CONCLUSION

Owing to great distance the island had to be totally self sufficient in basic amenities such
as water, power, recreational and storage facilities.

The arrival pavilion placed on a reef enables the guests to view the village from a distance.

A long boarded walkway leads to the reception pavilion with the diving station and
accommodation for diving staff on the immediate right in the sea, thats very nice.

The exterior of the public and residential buildings are painted a special dark green color
to visually reduce the scale and blend it with the vegetation.

The village square serves as the forecourt for the dining, kitchen and store complex,
recreation, Shopping and animation areas.

Four roomed blocks, each with a separate access and visually concealed.

The staff accommodation, power generation and desalinization plant, staff facilities ad
recreational areas are located in the central part of the island so that the central part can
be used as multifunctional area.

MERITS

It is designed in such a way that each & every room having direct view of the sea.

The private area has been centrally located to avoid the un necessary disturbance.

The reception area & other activities are camouflaged as the landscape has been
effectively used to hide the building by liming the scale and using the existing & newly
planted vegetation as a buffer.

Public space has been utilized, eastern part of resort which is brilliantly having reception
restaurant, amphitheater, shops, cocktail bar etc.