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The document outlines the architectural design of The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa, a luxurious 5-star resort located in Gurgaon, India, completed in 2009. It emphasizes a garden retreat concept with independent units, a coherent use of exposed brickwork, and various zones including public, semi-public, private, and recreational areas. The resort features 97 rooms, extensive landscaping, and facilities for both leisure and business, all set within a semi-arid climate environment.
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The document outlines the architectural design of The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa, a luxurious 5-star resort located in Gurgaon, India, completed in 2009. It emphasizes a garden retreat concept with independent units, a coherent use of exposed brickwork, and various zones including public, semi-public, private, and recreational areas. The resort features 97 rooms, extensive landscaping, and facilities for both leisure and business, all set within a semi-arid climate environment.
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BHAVYA SREE ARCHITECTURAL

23171AA025 DESIGN- III


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DESKTOP
STUDY
NATIONAL THE WESTIN SOHNA RESORT AND SPA.
THE WESTIN SOHNA RESORT AND SPA, GURGAON INTRODUCTION
SELECTION CRITERIA: 5 Star luxurious resort
THE PROJECT:
• Westin sohna resort offers a relaxing environment for both
business meetings and leisure visits.
CONCEPT - REVIVING THE VERNACULAR IDEA:
Garden retreat set lush greenary, where each unit is
designed independently over time.
The architectural expression has remained consistent by
coherent use of exposed brickwork.
PROJECT PROFILE:

ADDRESS Vatika Complex P.O. Box Dhaula, Karanki Road Sohna,


Haryana 122103 India.

CLIENT Vatika Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

DESIGN TEAM Ashok Dhawan (Principal Architect) , Shabnam Dhar (Project


Architect )

BUILT UP AREA 15000 sq. mts.

YEAR OF
2009
COMPLETION
LOCATION: SITE
SURROUNDING

GURGAON

INDIA HARYANA
SITE IS SURROUNDED BY
VATIKA FARM HOUSES,

SITE ORIENTATION:
Site is E-W oriented,
Total site area= 37acres
LATITUDE & LONGITUDE: 28°14'04"N 77°08'59"E Ground coverage = 15000sqm
 ohna is located 24 km from the city on the
S CLIMATE:
highway from Gurgaon to Alwar.  he climate is semi-arid climate
T
60 minutes from Indira Gandhi Intemational
Airport The temperature averages 25.3 "C.
Nearest metro station Huda city centre 37km. Temperature in June averages 34.4 °C
Gurgaon Bus Stand, Block B. Acharyapuri, and in January is 14.5 °C
Sector-12A 36.7Km.
RAIN FALL: SITE PLAN:
 he rainfall averages 587 mm.
T
The driest month is April, with 3 mm of rain. N

ZONING AT SITE LEVEL:


PUBLIC ZONE-
SITE CONSIST OF FOLLOWING:
Reception, Banquets near the entrance Reception block Premicr villa
so not affecting the privacy of guests
Conference block Luxury villa
SEMI PUBLIC ZONE- Plant room Hotel
Indoor- Gymnasium, Billiards room and Utility block Presidential villa
outdoor sports Restaurant Sewerage treatment plant
PRIVATE ZONE- Restaurant parking
Restaurants, Spa and shopping at the Children's room Shopping
middle. The living room Swimming pool
RECREATIONAL ZONE- Spa Maid pantry
Utility room Sports
Villas in N-E and S-W direction.
Services at one corner hidden by trees.
4 Maids pantry on site for quick
INFERENCES: service.

Use of cart [1.2m x 1.6m] due to long distances


NUMBER OF ROOMS= 97 CIRCULATION AT SITE LEVEL:
HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION:
Type Number
Pedestrian pathways
of 3m wide to blocks
1. Premier villa 29

1.5m wide pathways to all rooms.


2. Luxury villa 15

3. Presidential villa 1

4. Hotel 52(13)

VEHICULAR PATHWAYS:
For 60-65 cars.
Near the entrance.
THE PERFECT GETAWAY:
Nestled within the tranquil surroundings
and pollution-free environment, spread
across vast acres of lush green land with
state-of-the-art elegant design, the resort
in Gurgaon, New Delhi, is a perfect
weekend getaway with unparalleled
facilities.
MATERIALS: Pathways of two types- one leading to
Concrete all buildings! and other towards the
villas.
Asphalt Their main motive is to provide
maximum pathways so that people
should not walk on grass.
BUILDING BLOCKS: ENTRANCE:

Not grand
Water body around reception beautify the entrance

DROP OFF POINT

Reception and waiting zone then office area then toiltes


different entry for office
RECEPTION
BLOCK

KEY PLAN 10
OF
CONFERENCE BLOCK
SPACES:
Green space behind the toilet
hidden as well as central circular waiting
CONFERENCE BLOCK:

PLAN

ELEVATION

PLANNING:
Plan is divided into two parts - Party
zone and meeting rooms with central
entrance
Combined service entry
Common toilets for both zones BACK VIEW BANQUET HALL

BOARD
ROOM
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE:

SECTION THROUGH BOARD ROOM AND LOUNGE


MATERIALS:
Brick, concrete, glass.
Exterior is exposed brick work and interior wall is
covered with paint
Brick Size: 230x115x50mm
EXTERIOR INTERIOR

INFERENCES:
Maximum use of natural light.
Innovative use of brick.
A.H.U rooms are provided for central A.C system. LOUNGE
RESTAURANT BLOCK: PLANNING:
At the middle of the site
4m raised from ground with surrounding landscaping.
Kitchen area= 380sqm double the dining area.
Tower at entrance is attractive part.
Biggest dining of resort.
Lounge consists of bar and reading space with glass all around
to connect with nature.

FRONT VIEW LOUNGE WITH READING SPACE & BAR BACK VIEW

11/2 brick wall


Material- brick, concrete, glass
CONSTRUCTION wall exposed from both sides
TECHNIQUE: Entrance of a building is a tower with windows about 12m high
Water body at the entrance.

FRONT VIEW DINNING LIGHT & VENTILATION

INFERENCES:
Use of roof for natural light
Innovative use of brick
Proper indoor outdoor relationship.
RESTAURANT BLOCK:

LAYOUT PLAN SECTION

PLANNING: THE HEAVENLY SPA BLOCK:


Square block with open pantry attached to the
main kitchen.
Area of sitting is 142sqm

KEY PLAN

FRONT SIDE INTERIOR


THE HEAVENLY SPA BLOCK:

The meditation pyramid Entrance

The meditation pyramid


Treatment rooms
Yoga and meditation hall Treatment rooms & Salon area
Administration area
Hydrotherapy area
Locker rooms
Salon area
Open space
Yoga hall Open space Hydrotherapy area
PLANNING:
Designed as an enclosed garden setting
Spaces set around a group of fully INFERENCES:
grown trees Best use of water body
Series of private courts with functions well segregation of private zone from outside
Curved brick wall enveloped by water even by providing full glass walls.
throughout
SERVICE BLOCK: UTILITY BLOCK:

LAYOUT PLAN SERVICE PLAN


At the left side of the site hidden by trees and bamboo wall. Just after the service block there is
At ground floor DG set room 135sqm, plant room 152sqm,Transformer room utility block which is basically a staff
38sqm. block.
At the basement 3 water tank [Link] water cap-125kl, Fire water Consist of staff canteen and food
cap-100kl, raw water cap-50kl. storage, linen at ground floor
Service gate at the left of the building for loading and unloading. Offices and training center at first
floor.
OTHER SERVICES: Loading of food in utility block.
Small service block is provided at site level after some distance. Linen storage- 144sqm
These blocks are provided near villas for quick service. Food storage- 148sqm
'Sewerage treatment block is provided in the right corner of the site to Canteen - 58qsm
treat the sewage disposal.
VILLAS:

2 bedroom villa
1 bedroom villa 2 bedroom villa luxury villa
bathroom living room living room

1 bedroom villa 2 bedroom villa


premier villa king bedroom twin beds

1 bedroom villa family studio


living room king bed Royal villa

luxury villa patio


ROOMS:

villa private pool Guest room Premier room


DINING:

DINING: THE LIVING ROOM XIAO-CHI BAR THE BAR SPLASH- POOLSIDE
RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

RECREATION
& FITNESS

SWIMMING POOL WESTIN WORKOUT WESTIN WORKOUT LAP POOL


FITNESS STUDIO

ACTIVITIES

WESTIN KIDS CLUB GO-KARTING HORSE RIDING

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