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A RESEARCH PAPER
Prepared by:
MICHELLE F. VILLARANDA
AR DESIGN, 3-B
Republic of the Philippines
SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
Sorsogon City Campus
private beach that is situated by the water. The beach is where most visitors hang out. A Beach
Resort differs from smaller-scale city hotels, B&Bs, or boutique hotels in that it provides a wide
range of services and amenities and frequently incorporates entertainment and recreational
activities.
A beach resort can satisfy the majority of a visitor's needs while they are still on the
Booking a Beach Resort has the advantage of putting the guest close to the beach while
also providing excellent all-around service on the property. Offering a kids' club, an evening
entertainment program, shopping, etc., it is convenient for families. When a resort is situated
distant from a city, it offers all the necessary infrastructure (it is a "village" itself). Beach Resorts
are frequently chosen as wedding venues (with a beach setting ceremony, wedding planner on side,
Beach resorts develop from their natural surroundings as a result of the spread of lodging
and other recreational amenities. They become more urbanized and lose their natural traits as they
become larger. Some beach resorts were transformed into cities in less than two decades,
illustrating how quickly a resort may move from a natural to an urban setting. Governments,
businesses, and job seekers can all benefit economically from the numerous domestic and foreign
tourists who frequent seaside resorts. Rapid urbanization dynamics are typically accompanied by
significant shifts in the social, environmental, and political contexts. It is well known that the
growth of modern beach resorts has both positive and negative repercussions; less well understood,
however, are the processes of evolution and synergism of its composite ingredients.
Every resort has an own strategy for luring visitors, but Subic Island in Matnog was
renowned for its understated, exquisite, and abundant allure. Natural resources, cultural heritage,
and other resources are abundant there. The province of Sorsogon was a popular beach destination
in the nation. The location, which lies along Sorsogon City, features a natural setting with dense
flora, a white sand beach, irregular contours, and pockets of rocky boulder formation that visitors
are sure to appreciate. Visitors can only get to the island using a motorboat or a banca because they
lack a source of electric power, a portable water system, and accessible roads for a public
transportation system.
The gross national income contribution from the tourism sector to our nation's economy
accounts for a significant portion of that expansion. Along with this, it will also provide
employment opportunities for others in the areas of construction, employment, investments, boat
rentals, nearby businessmen, and the introduction of the town's well-known specialties in this Hotel
One of the biggest sources of foreign exchange for the nation is tourism. According to the
Department of Tourist, the tourism sector has made an average yearly contribution to GNI of more
than ten percent (10%). Join forces with the growing number of international investors and the
abundance of natural attractions located within the archipelago to launch a project that will
This study aims to ascertain how the natural beauty of marine ornamentation and wildlife
might be used as a design principle in every structure. The beach resort will gain a positive
reputation as a result, making it a destination worth visiting. One of the biggest sources of foreign
exchange for the nation is tourism. According to the Department of Tourist, the tourism sector has
made an average yearly contribution to GNI of more than ten percent (10%). The plethora of
natural attractions in the archipelago, together with the growing number of international investors,
The proposed project intends to meet the industry's demand for more tourist destinations.
For the guests, it would offer a variety of amenities and facilities. It would be a popular tourist
destination and support the government's initiatives related to environmental issues. The beach
resort will have an advantage over other resorts due to the natural beauty and overall design
valuable resources.
To create a plan with functional efficiency that will define the state of the tourism business.
To develop a design that will showcase Sorsoganon ingenuity and regional character.
Cottages
This study is limited only in studying the lot area, the surrounding environment, and learning about
the island's topographic, survey, and topographical maps, as well as its surface drainage, slope,
and vegetation maps. The effectiveness of this study depends in large part on the data that is
acquired.
This research study is significant to those who will benefit before, during, and after
the nation's tourist destinations. They are aware of several techniques that can enhance a location's
beauty. By doing so, the department will receive credit for the study's success.
My fellow architecture students. This study will help my fellow students and able to
share each other’s idea to create a very good concept that will showcase our own tourist spot here
in Sorsogon. Also, this study may be a subject for feedbacks so that the researcher will be able to
Future Researchers. The data and information from this study can be used to establish a
baseline, lay the groundwork, and provide suggestions for this potential student and study. to
picture the optimal and practical strategy for the specified location. They can use this study as a
METHODOLOGY
The study uses descriptive research which aims to describe the data and its characteristics.
This kind of research methodology entails the steps of examining the concept and flow of the study
The first step in the process is to analyze the project's location and the guidelines that should
be followed because it will house numerous tourists from the Philippines and possibly other
countries. This was then followed by the gathering of information pertinent to the study before
developing an analysis to create the proposed study's objectives. Each step requires citations from
readily available sources that are relevant to the scheme's theme. As a result, a rigorous analysis
of the collected data will be carried out in order to provide reliable information. The results will
RESEARCH BODY
Beach resorts were crucial to any vacation, but especially to summertime ones. A Beach
Resort hotel complex is a location that offers lodging, entertainment, and a tranquil setting to
tourists. Today's resorts offer the bare minimum in terms of accommodations, including
restaurants, swimming pools, and cottage and room rentals. The demand for a convenient one-stop
location for leisure and comfort among people is growing, and this is why the resort industry is
growing in popularity.
The Beach Resort is among the top tourist destinations. Because you may enjoy the hotel,
the sea, the sunset, the cuisine, the calm atmosphere, and the people using the services, a resort is
kind of like a full package. Everyone prefers a good resort, and good facilities are necessary. A
successful "beach resort" is one that satisfies all of the needs of the customers. Success in this
It will be simpler to apply the rule that public access to the resort should be allowed on a
controlled basis, including to the main attraction features because it'll be bad if the places are very
crowded and there'll be a chance that some would be irritated. The resort is not accessible by land
transportation.
There are several factors that need be taken into account when developing a beach resort,
and one of them is whether there is enough accommodation for resort staff in the surrounding
communities or whether housing will need to be built nearby so that staff can go to the resort with
ease.
CASE STUDIES
for its private beach with powdery white sand lined with
have an outdoor pool surrounded by the garden, which feels like an oasis more than anything else.
The resort offers 88 rooms, with 80 Deluxe Rooms having a panoramic view of the ocean and the
pool. The 8 Beach View Suites have their own unique view of the beach and the Bohol Sea. The
rooms are all modern plus a touch of traditional Filipino style, with the use of local handicrafts and
wooden furniture.
Plantation Bay Resort, Cebu
excellent amenities such as award-winning restaurants, a spa, pools, and scuba diving facilities.
The resort has easy access to the beach as well and offers several activities such as jet skiing and
banana boat rides. Plantation Bay is a popular beach resort for travelers who want to fill their Cebu
itinerary with Cebu tours, including Cebu island hopping, sardine run, and Kawasan Falls
canyoneering while staying at a kid-friendly resort. The resort is also easily accessible from many
center, fitness center, kids center, conference room, and a library. It is also a 100 percent self-
sustaining island resort, has its own desalination plant, and uses solar panels for power.
activities. Miniloc Island is also close to Bacuit Bay which makes popular attractions included in El
Nido tours such as the lagoons and other El Nido Palawan tourist spots accessible.
Balesin Island Club
the most alluring destinations around the world. These seven villages are Bali, Phuket, Mykonos,
St. Tropez, Costa del Sol, and Toscana. Balesin is a 500-hectare tropical paradise located 60
nautical miles east of Manila and members can access it via a 25-minute plane ride from Manila.
seascapes in El Nido.
Filipino architecture with contemporary design. All cottages are built on stilts and have an amazing
view of Taytay Bay, the surrounding islets, and limestone cliffs. Even if Apulit is in the remote
part of Palawan and surrounded by nothing but nature, the resort offers several activities to keep
the guests entertained. They have facilities for volleyball, soccer, billiards, badminton, table tennis,
and frisbee, as well as other popular outdoor activities such as scavenger hunts and sand sculpture
making.
designs and modern amenities. The resort boasts an amazing landscape, beautifully designed pools,
and a garden. They also have a kids' room, an activity center, conference rooms, a fitness center, and
a spa.
Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa, Bohol
Located on the coast facing Bohol sea, Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa offers an infinity pool, private
villas, and a top-notch spa that sits on the top of a hill overlooking the sea, so you will have plenty
of things to do in Bohol during your stay there. Like other 5-star hotels in the Philippines, private
airport transfers and free use of a golf cart, kayak, and mountain bikes are also included in the
rates.
private island that houses one of the best Philippines luxury resorts boasts spacious casitas and
private villas. These casitas and villas were built using natural and mostly local materials. The
experience also includes a private butler for the duration of your stay and a private pool. Some
Frangipani El Nido
land travel from the airport, guests in its nine tents are one
of the select few who can either enjoy a dip in their private
RELATED LITERATURE
As other businesses, managers, and the owner must have a broad range of knowledge when
it comes to solving and dealing with potential issues that may arise along with their operation, the
resort industry is complex and difficult to manage. It gives off the impression that people should
The Daily Inquirer (2017) claims that given the Philippines' archipelagic geography,
tourism was early recognized as a low-hanging fruit with significant economic growth potential.
Roads connecting the country's pristine beaches and other tourism spots were thought to be all that
were required, along with encouraging the private sector to establish hotels and other tourist-
related infrastructure. Slowly but surely, the tourism sector has grown, and foreign visitors now
have more options than just the tried-and-true Boracay, Cebu, or Davao. But as a result of the
Marawi City crisis and the subsequent imposition of martial law on the entire island of Mindanao,
which has not yet been lifted after more than a month, tourism in the Philippines is now seriously
facing a different kind of threat—the perception among foreign tourists that it is not a safe
destination.
politeness, food and beverage offerings, performance and knowledge of the staff, reservation
services, and financial value is likely to increase customer satisfaction, which eventually results in
positive behavioral intentions like the intention to return or the intention to recommend it to others.
In order to draw in new visitors, the tourism product must satisfy the current ones. Further research
shows that domestic tourists are not entirely content with their visits to specific resort areas, which
may be seen in relation to features like health care, public transportation, and shopping.
Additionally, it has been determined that a number of variables, including the purpose of travel,
the method of payment for travel, the choice of lodging, the method of holiday organization, and
lastly, the amount of money spent by tourists, can have an impact on how satisfied visitors are with
their resort destination. Visitors who were pleased with the attributes of the destinations were
Numerous coastal resorts have emerged and many more are being planned worldwide as a
result of the rising demand for beach vacations. Several accounts of the physical morphology of coastal
resorts are available in this regard (Andriotis 2003a; Barrett 1958; Lavery 1971; Smith 1992a;
Stansfield and Rickert 1970; Weaver 1993), though the majority of them have concentrated on the
presence of elements like promenades, central business districts, recreational business districts, the
zoning patterns of development, the patterns of streets in relation to transport opportunities (rail
The studies described above describe the morphology of resorts, but the bulk of them do
not place them in a historical context, therefore they do not explain the mechanisms by which
As a result, they offer little insight into the planning initiatives that the public sector must
make throughout the stages of the resort cycle because they neither explain nor forecast the
evolution of resorts. To address these issues, Pearce thinks that "changes in morphology should be
given more attention in order that the mechanisms involved might be better understood and the
The tourist business has grown significantly in recent years, playing a significant role in
the economies of many nations. In addition to improving the balance of payments, it has stimulated
investment and jobs. However, stakeholders in the tourism sector frequently overlook how the
industry itself fundamentally alters the physical environment as well as the social and economic
system. Depending on how well the environment can withstand development growth and
environmental change, the rapid growth of tourism has had pronounced positive and negative
effects on the economy, society, and environment. Since it encourages modernization, cultural
change, urbanization, and the exploitation of natural and cultural resources, unchecked growth in
tourism development has come into direct conflict with the protection of distinctive local
environments in many destinations, killing the goose that laid the golden egg. This is especially
true for coastal regions, which are frequently excellent sites for vacation resorts and are more
susceptible to change due to their delicate ecosystems. Before designing facilities to function
ecosystem is required.
Globally, the health and vitality of coastal habitats have undergone significant changes as
a result of the rising need for coastal tourism development. Tourism development has negative
effects on the natural beauty and functionality of coastal settings because developers have not fully
recognized the complexity of coastal ecosystems. Natural resource depletion, habitat damage, a
deterioration in the quality of the air and water, and a potential decline in recreational seaside
Strong evidence exists today that points to a global environmental disaster and the urgent
need to shift away from the existing overall trend of subpar tourism development. The 1992 Earth
Summit, which was intended to build an international action plan for balancing human need for
development and environmental preservation, echoed this desire. Since sustainable tourism
development involves careful control of site planning, building design, construction technique,
tourism management and operation systems that minimize waste, enhance resource conservation,
respect local traditions, and integrate tourism development with other economic sectors,
sustainability implementation within coastal environments has become essential to the tourism
Many communities that have discovered that traditional approaches to design, planning,
and overall tourism development are creating, rather than solving, societal and environmental
problems like congestion, sprawl, pollution, and resource overconsumption have turned to
"development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs" by the United Nations' World Commission on Environment
wisely, improve the built environment, improve quality of life, and establish tourism industries
that boost the local economy while preserving the natural and cultural diversity of their
surroundings. In order for stakeholders to understand and evaluate environmental risks and
possibilities and make educated decisions about facility design and planning, sustainable design
alternative to traditional mass tourism, the economic approach, which applies the concept of
product lifecycle to tourism development to prevent tourism decline, and the social/cultural
impact concerns, are just a few of the many initiatives that have been made to break free from the
Both in developed nations like the USA and in developing nations like Egypt, the
development of sustainable beach resorts faces numerous challenges because stakeholders seem
unable to make informed decisions about sustainable design as a result of the complexity of the
sustainability issues and the absence of a comprehensive decision-making tool to support them.
Concerns with development stakeholders include the following: a) Planners with limited
perspectives who apply conventional rules and regulations to development that only take into
account a site's physical densities and capacities; b) Designers who frequently prioritize making
the most use of available space rather than optimizing its functions with efficient resource use; c)
Builders who use global construction techniques and building materials rather than determining
the availability of the local resources and using indigenous materials and techniques; d) The failure
of managers to respond to the current need for environmentally-sensitive facilities, services, and
activities; the use of coastal resorts by visitors or the local community; e) users of coastal resorts
from visitors or the local community who lack basic knowledge on difficult environmental issues;
This is especially true in some developed sites in Egypt where poor planning, inadequate
building design, and shoddy development have resulted in serious environmental, social, and
economic problems. While the concept of sustainability has been adopted worldwide as an
approach for development, the application of sustainability practices to the design and planning of
overall coastal development and beach resorts has not occurred in a significant way. To truly
incorporate long-term environmental considerations into their proactive design and planning
processes, all stakeholders must understand the difficulties, restrictions, and opportunities
associated with sustainable design. Only then can meaningful progress be achieved.
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed beach resort hotel complex is a proposed structure that will be constructed in
Subic Matnog Sorsogon, Philippines, on the island of Calintaan. The buildings' façade features a
beach vibe design made up of these sea animals and a sea wave. The building's interior was
influenced by Sorsogon cultural and historical ornaments and other items. The windows in the
Every design that can be seen on the website has a distinct significance or stands for something.
B. DESIGN CONCEPT
As what the philosophy suggests, the proponents will adhere to the simplicity of the Proposed
Beach Resort Complex that will imply the Green Building goals and requirements. Because of its
simple and natural appearance, it is expected to catch the attention of everyone who visits the
Beach Resort. Four colors will be the sole focus of the design. Green colors can be observed from
artificial plantations, gray colors are present in concrete, tinted light blue colors are present in
windows, and brown colors are present in the many types of wood that will be employed. The
Green Building is part of the proposed Beach Resort Complex's design concept, which intends to
The proposed design for the Beach Resort combine’s modern, cultural, heritage, green
architecture. It was inspired by the Shell of Sea Urchin. The spherical, hard shells of sea urchins
are round and spiny. Adult sea urchins have fivefold symmetry, but their pluteus larvae feature
bilateral (mirror) symmetry, indicating that the sea urchin belongs to the Bilateria group of animal
phyla, which also comprises the chordates and the arthropods, the annelids and the molluscs, and
are found in every ocean and in every climate, from the tropics to the polar regions, and inhabit
marine benthic (sea bed) habitats, from rocky shores to hadal zone depths.
Tropical architecture has gained popularity as a popular architectural choice for resort
developments, museums, and other recreational facilities due to its reputation for blending in with
the environment. Although many people could mistakenly think that this style of design is
attractive, Tropical Architecture is truly characterized by the ideas that are employed. This
architecture incorporates planning and design solutions into the creation to keep the interior cool
A holistic approach to designing for tropical climates includes taking into account the overall
site context. The site's size, shape, form, neighborhood, accessibility, geography, restrictions,
locations, microclimate, and overall aesthetic impact are all taken into account. This style is a
favorite for resort expansions and other sporting recreation conveniences since it blends in with
the surroundings and the building's orientation takes into account the sun's path and the wind's
direction to prevent internal heat buildup. Despite the fact that many people may consider the
arrangement to be lavish, the standards followed are what distinguish tropical architecture. This
improvement to maintain a cool interior temperature despite the humid and blistering outside
conditions.
For a comprehensive strategy, standards for tropical climate planning coordinate the entire
site's environment. It adjusts to the size, shape, neighborhood, accessibility, topography, barriers,
regions, microclimate, and general visual appeal of the location. The structure's direction is taken
into account together with the sun and wind directions to lessen interior heat buildup and account
for remote cooling. It also considers the availability of materials in the local and provincial areas.
Southeast Asian nations have primarily kept tropical architecture from our ancestors' time
despite the heat and humidity. Even though things have been tranquil for a while, its rules, which
focus on economic growth, can still be applied, especially in light of the challenging issue of global
warming. It also takes into account what organic materials will be used that can serve as local and
regional sources.
Since the time of our ancestors, tropical architecture has been widely used in Southeast Asian
countries with tropical climates. Even though it was developed decades ago, its tenets of
sustainable development remain true today, particularly in light of the escalating effects of global
warming.
C. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
- Ivy Eisenberg
While sometimes thought of as a particular style, simplicity is more a philosophy about how to
design something. It’s having deep understanding of what you’re designing and then creating a
unified experience based on that understanding. Our goal is simple objects, objects that you can’t
imagine any other way. Simplicity is not the absence of clutter. Get it right, and you become closer
D. FORM CONCEPT
It is crucial to have a form that will make visitors happy and enable them to enjoy their
stay. This research will demonstrate how the resort is set up with everyone's comfort and
convenience in mind. The form concept demonstrates how the buildings are placed in relation to
their intended use and how they are interconnected with the buildings around. who will be visiting
The style guiding principles that is present in this study are as follows:
Future sustainability
F. FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT
The significance of their functions will determine how the buildings and structures should be
arranged. The main goals of the proposed beach resort complex were to astound the public with
the placement of the buildings. The proposed resort's hotel will serve as both the primary structure
and the location of the lobby. Other recreational structures will be located away from the cottages
and villas since they could disturb guests who are trying to unwind. According to their spatial
The circulation and flow of the structures in the area are more systematically designed when
the layout is radial. Additionally, it draws attention to the central structure that is responsible for
connecting the buildings together. Avoiding space waste by integrating the spaces into their
various characteristics and providing the necessary structure. Additionally, by doing this, open
G. ECONOMY CONCEPT
green building; additionally, the establishment's overall energy consumption will be reduced by
adding sustainable elements like solar panels. In order to have water availability and to save water
as well, major and little structures like hotels and nearby cottages would include water tanks, deep
H. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPT
The proposed Beach Resort Complex on Calintaan Island will emphasize environmentally
friendly building techniques. Because the architecture will be minimal and concentrate on the
surrounding environment, many trees will be planted there in order to give natural air or ventilation
when it is developed. The building's design aims to make visitors feel at ease every time they view
it. By remaining true to nature, it is crucial to highlight the island's tremendous biodiversity.
I. TIME CONCEPT
architectural components. This will produce a look that is more genuine and natural. Metal will
also be utilized to make the building more stable, albeit this cannot be seen from the outside
because, as we all know, metals may rust when exposed to sea breeze for an extended period of
time. The use of concrete, wood, and glass will preserve simplicity. The materials specified will
The tables below show space requirements required in the construction beach resort hotel
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K. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMING
Structures are programmed based on the estimated people to enter the particular area the good
circulation inside and outside the place are also considered when it comes to programming.
Cottages 6.00x6.00
Wharf/pier 5.00x20.00
The facilities and other building will not cover the whole area of the lot because the
lot will also have its spaces for circulations and for the landscaping so that it will have a
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