RESORT DESIGN – PROGRAM & SPACE REQUIREMENTS
1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION
• Type of Resort: Beach / Hill / Forest / Luxury / Eco / Wellness
• Target Users: Couples, Families, Corporate Guests, Honeymooners
• Star Category: 3★ / 4★ / 5★
• Number of Keys (Rooms): 20 / 30 / 50 / 100+
• Climate & Location: Coastal / Tropical / Cold Region
• Theme & Concept: Nature-inspired, Ethnic, Contemporary, Vernacular
2. SITE REQUIREMENTS
• Entry & Exit Points
• Guest Drop-off Zone
• Parking (Guest & Service)
• Orientation (Views, Wind Direction, Sun Path)
• Landscape Integration
• Noise-free Zones
• Existing Natural Features (Trees, Water Bodies, Slope)
3. ZONING OF A RESORT
Public Zone:
• Entrance Lobby
• Reception & Waiting Lounge
• Restaurant
• Bar / Café
• Banquet / Multipurpose Hall
• Retail / Souvenir Shop
Semi-Public Zone:
• Spa & Wellness
• Swimming Pool
• Gym / Yoga Hall
• Indoor Games
• Kids Play Area
Private Zone:
• Guest Rooms
• Villas / Cottages
• Suites
• Balconies / Sit-outs
Service Zone:
• Kitchen
• Laundry
• Housekeeping
• Staff Rooms
• Store Rooms
• Electrical & Maintenance Rooms
4. RECEPTION & LOBBY REQUIREMENTS
• Reception Desk
• Waiting Lounge Seating
• Concierge Desk
• Luggage Storage
• Restrooms (Male / Female / Accessible)
• Feature Wall / Art / Branding
• Natural Lighting & Ventilation
5. GUEST ROOM REQUIREMENTS
Standard Room:
• Bed (King / Twin)
• Side Tables
• Wardrobe
• Writing Desk
• TV Unit
• Mini Bar
• Luggage Rack
• Balcony / Sit-out
Toilet:
• Wash Basin
• WC
• Shower Area / Bathtub
• Mirror & Storage
• Non-slip Flooring
Suite / Villa (Additional):
• Living Area
• Private Deck
• Jacuzzi / Plunge Pool
• Outdoor Seating
6. RESTAURANT & DINING REQUIREMENTS
• Indoor Dining
• Outdoor Dining
• Buffet Counter
• Live Kitchen
• Bar Counter
• Storage
• Wash Area
• Kitchen Service Corridor
7. SPA & WELLNESS REQUIREMENTS
• Reception & Waiting Area
• Treatment Rooms
• Massage Rooms
• Steam & Sauna
• Changing Rooms
• Shower & Lockers
• Calm Lighting & Acoustic Control
8. RECREATION & LEISURE AREAS
• Swimming Pool (Adult & Kids)
• Pool Deck & Loungers
• Pool Bar
• Indoor Games Room
• Outdoor Activity Areas
• Campfire / Bonfire Zone
• Amphitheatre (Optional)
9. LANDSCAPE & OUTDOOR SPACES
• Pathways
• Seating Pavilions
• Gazebos
• Water Features
• Outdoor Lighting (Bollards & Ambient)
• Native Plants
• Open Lawns
10. MATERIAL & DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
• Moisture-resistant Materials
• Anti-slip Flooring
• Local & Natural Materials
• Sustainable Materials
• Easy-maintenance Finishes
• Warm & Relaxed Colour Palette
11. LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
• Ambient Lighting
• Task Lighting
• Accent Lighting
• Outdoor Landscape Lighting
• Energy-efficient LED Lighting
12. SERVICES & UTILITIES
• HVAC System
• Electrical & Lighting Systems
• Plumbing & Drainage
• Water Supply
• Fire Safety Systems
• Waste Management
• Solar & Sustainable Features
13. ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY
• Barrier-free Access
• Ramps & Handrails
• Emergency Exits
• Fire Extinguishers
• CCTV Surveillance
• Signage & Wayfinding
14. STAFF & BACK-OF-HOUSE REQUIREMENTS
• Staff Changing Rooms
• Staff Dining
• Staff Toilets
• Service Corridors
• Separate Service Entry
15. SPECIAL RESORT FEATURES (Bonus Marks)
• Local Cultural Elements
• Vernacular Architecture Influence
• Eco-friendly Design
• Indoor–Outdoor Connectivity
• Experiential Spaces