A Project Report On: "Recreation Club"

A
Project report on
“RECREATION ClUB”
CONSIDERING USER MOVEMENT
Department of Architecture
National Institute of Technology, Raipur (C.G)
Guided by: - Submitted by:
Ar. VANDANA AGARWAL DEEPAK BALWANI

X semester
B.ARCH
N.I.T, Raipur.
RECREATION CLUB; COSIDERING USER MOVEMENT 76

DECLARATION
I hereby declare that these Thesis Report Titled “Recreation

Club; considering user movement ” submitted by me in partial
fulfillment for the tenth semester of Bachelor of Architecture course of
National Institute Of Technology, Raipur. India is a record of my own
work. The matter embodied in this report has not been submitted for the
award of any other degree or diploma.
(Signature of the student)
……………………………
(Name of the student)

Deepak Balwani

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shri Deepak Balwani has been allotted the Thesis
topic “Recreation Club; considering User movement” for his
thesis project as partial fulfillment of tenth semester
examination for Bachelor of Architecture course of National
Institute Of Technology, Raipur.
This is further certified that he has completed this project work in one
semester under my guidance and supervision.
Ar. Vandana Agrawal
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This DOT report has been accepted
External Examiner – 1 -----------------
External Examiner – 2 -----------------
Dr. Abir Bandyophadyay
Head Department of Architecture

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Before I begin I would like to express my gratitude for all

those who, knowingly or unknowingly, directly or indirectly helped in
this report. Any academic assignment or venture cannot be accomplished
without the able guidance of the teachers. I am grateful to my guide Ar.
Vandana Agrawal for her help and precious advice from time to time.
I want to thank my parents and family members who devoted so much of

their time and energy to me, without their physical or moral support this
report would not have been a success story. I would like to thank all
friends, for the sprit and commitment with which they helped with me
on this report
‘Me’
Deepak Balwani

DEDICATION
This Thesis report is dedicated to my loving
“FAMILY”
Whose blessing and prayers strengthen up, to do my project

successfully.

TABLE OF CONENTS
CHAPTER PAGE NO
1. Preface 08
2. Introduction 09
Aims & objectives 10
Scope & limitations 10
3. Statement of problem 10
4. Methodology 11
5. Data Presentation 12
Data from literature-
Data from user’s survey- 13
6. Theme 17
7. Data collection 18
Pattern of movement
Various aspects of movement study
Advantages
Space relationship
Classification of activities
Standard data

8. Analysis of behavior 25
9. Zoning Concept 27
10. Planning concept 27
11. Case Studies
a) Deccan Gymkhana Club, Pune 32
b) P.Y.C. Hindu gymkhana , Pune 45
c) Wonder Funkey , Pune 56
12 Analysis of case study 55
Merits
Demerits
Comparison between case studies 66
13 Inference 67
14 Site analysis 68
Site Selection 69
Area chart 71
15 Theme 72
16 Recommendation 74
17 Advanced studies 79
Landscape
Interior design
18 Conclusion 81
19 References 82
 PREFACE
The release of the body from the tension and strain of work may be understood as a
natural physical response to fatigue. Yet relaxation as a regulated right of human labour in the Western
world emerged only in the nineteenth century, and ever since has been repeatedly checked by anxieties
about mass leisure and by the dynamics of economic growth.
Scientists began to understand the working body as a ‘motor’ with a measurable capacity
for work and the need for regularly spaced rest. Work scientists like Angelo Mosso believed that output

could be optimized if exhaustion was avoided. Overwork reduced longevity, decreased fertility, stunted the
growth of youth, produced insomnia and nervousness , and encouraged alcoholism and torpor.
Efficiency in the human motor required daily and weekly rest breaks and even regularly spaced rests
within the workday.
Since the 1970s, complex economic and social trends have reversed the historical trend
toward increased leisure time. Increased speed of communications and transport along with the rise of
global competition has created the 24-hour economy and, with it, work at all hours. Economic maximizing
and consumerism have induced workers not only to opt for overtime but to choose timesaving devices to
aid in their leisure. This has meant a saturation of free time with leisure goods and their maintenance.
 INTRODUCTION
Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for
therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or sleep,
recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. A time in which individuals
are not compelled to do anything, and are free to choose to relax or to take part in a leisure activity. Leisure
has important social functions, including relief from the demands and restrictions of work.

Most people enjoy socializing with friends for dinner or a drink after a
hard day at work. For many young people, having a regular night out a week is a normal part of their free
time, whether it is joining friends for a drink in a pub, dining out in a restaurant, watching a film, playing
video games or dancing at a club.
Types of leisure
 Active leisure activities involve the exertion of physical or mental
energy. Low-impact physical activities include walking and yoga, which expend little energy and have little
contact or competition. High-impact activities such as kick-boxing and football consume much energy and
are competitive. Some active leisure activities involve almost no physical activity, but do require a substantial
mental effort, such as playing chess or painting a picture. Active leisure and recreation overlap significantly.
 Passive leisure activities are those in which a person does not exert
any significant physical or mental energy, such as going to the cinema, watching television, or gambling on
slot machines. Some leisure experts discourage these types of leisure activity, on the grounds that they do
not provide the benefits offered by active leisure activities. For example, acting in a community drama (an
active leisure activity) could build a person's skills or self-confidence. Nevertheless, passive leisure activities
are a good way of relaxing for many people.
 AIMS & OBJECTIVES
 To understand the behavior pattern of users.
 To find out the aspiration and desires of users.
 To chalk out requirements considering the behavioral aspects along with functional aspects.
 To identify the appropriate environment for individual activities.
 To design a recreational club having all necessary requirements and to create an appropriate user
movement.

 SCOPE
The project is to be developed as a fun club comprising recreational
along with the leisure facilities. The art and craft emporium with exhibition and workshops will be the one of
the major attractions of the club. The catchment area of complex will include all coherence and harmony in
overall development exists.
 LIMITATIONS
 Inferences are taken considering the behaviour pattern of the majority of people.
 Interior of only selected spaces will be dealt with.
 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Every city has the power to generate a surplus of amenities. But we find
that in bigger cities amenities are is inversely proportional to the true happiness of people. The
lifestyle is forcely surrounded by in the form of congested trafficway,more congested
apartments,population,noise etc.
Under these circumstances ,to get rid off from tension there
should be some provision of recreation where people of all the age groups come and enjoy the life
in different ways and feel relaxed for sometime. Therefore there should be a provision of activities
for all different age group people like swimming,tennis,gymnasium and sauna-bath for
youngsters,billiards,cards,chess gathering space,auditorium fpr all age group,aquarium,sand
mountain,slipping slides,see-saw etc. for children.
Recreation club is a club, developed with a commitment to fun

and fitness for the entire family and offers an immense range of activities. It can also be further
explained as:
 A centre as a social expression, community need, concentrates activities, meaningful spaces, a

neighborhood focus and urban excitement.
 The club provides a platform for interaction, relaxation and amusement.

 It offers a junction for tourism, sports and cultural development.
 METHODOLOGY
1. First – Data from literature regarding behavioural aspect of the buildings was collected. This data
was synthesized to select the aspects which could govern inter-relationship of various activities in
a club building.
2. Case studies were analysed in the light of behavioural ‘aspects’, by means of observation and
users survey.
3. Inferences were drawn from the case-studies about behavioural pattern of users and their
expactations from the space were analysed. Such inferences were used to chalk-out
‘requirements’ which incorporated behavioural aspects along with functional aspects.
4. Vsrious techniques were explored from literature for producing the desired psychology effect in a
space.
5. Climatological data were gathered and analysed

 DATA PRESENTATION
 DATA FROM LITERATURE
1. BADMINTON COURT- All requirements for court marking are to the outside of lines
except for those involving the centre service line which is . equally divided between right and left
service courts. All courts marking to be 40mm. wide and preferably white or in color minimum
distance between sides of parallel courts to be 1.5mm.
 Recomended area : Ground space is 150.5sqm.

Minimum to edge of pavement.
 Size and dimension : Singles court is 13.4 x 6.1m.

With a 1.5m.minimum unobstructed area on all sides.
 Orientation : Preferred orientation is for the long axis to be north-south
2. TABLE TENNIS - Table tennis is 0.76m. high and normally requires a space 1.4 x
1.6*0.5m. for storage. When in use each table requires individual lighting.
 Size and dimension : Size of playing space 7.6 x 4.6m.

Ceiling height is 4.2m. minimum
Clear height below light is 2.7m.
3. LAWN TENNIS –

 Recommended area : Ground space is 643 sqm (minimum)
To edge of pavement.
 Size and dimension : Court size is 10.97*23.77m with to 6.4m.

Clearance on shorter side to 3.66m. on longer side of court.
Height of court for recreational purpose is 0.8m.
 Orientation : Preferred orientation is for long axis to be North-south.
4. BILLIARDS – The billiards control council has introduced with world wise
agreement.3.50*1.75m. standard table, which specify for the first time the actual playing area with
in the cushion face. The present table specified over the frame remain acceptable.
 Size and dimension : Size of playing space 5.3*7.1m.

For singles table and for doubles ,table hall size is 7.5*8.7m.
when in use each table requires individual Lighting.
5.
6. RESTAURANT – Restaurant should be planned so that variety of seating
arrangements can be achieved.Table size will influenced by patron comfort and efficient utilization
of space.The present standard height of table is mostly about 760mm with chair seat height of
455 to 460mm.General thumb rule for deciding the area of restaurant per seat in sq. feet- Table
service club restaurant (15 to 18 sq.ft./person)In table service dinning room has been estimated
as 20% of total capacity.cafetarias from 12 to 18%.
 DATA FROM USER’S SURVEY

Questionaries as shown in the appendices were circulated
among clubmembers, analysis of which is provided below-
 Preferences for games –

I. Table tennis.
II. Cards.
III. Badminton.
IV. Chess.
V. Lawn tennis.
VI. Billiards.
VII. Bowling.
VIII. Video game.

IX. Gymnasium(for men and women)
X. Nature-care centre, beauty health clinic
XI. Aerobics and yoga-hall.
 Preferences for recreational activities –

I. Reading books and magazines.
II. Going to the restaurant watching tv.
III. Watching dance and music recital.
IV. Disco theque.
V. Strolling in the garden.
VI. Watching movies.
VII. Watching theatrical performances and listening music.
 Preferences for individual activities –

I. Swimming
II. Jogging.
III. Sauna-bath, stream-bath
 Preferences in seating arrangement

I. Garden.
II. Semi covered space or besides the pool.
III. Indoor.
 Preferences in seating arrangement while eating –

I. Near the play area.
II. Lounge.
III. Restaurant.
IV. Lawn.
 THEME-
USER MOVEMENT
 Act or process of moving from one place to another

 It can be directional, irregular or multidirectional.
 Need and availability at different levels is the main cause of movement.
 The various spaces interlinked within the building are approached through this movement
 Movement is related to energy, so to conserve energy there must be deliberate effort to arrange
the various interlinking spaces, to achieve minimum movement.
User-centered design is a project approach that puts the
intended users of a site at the centre of its design and development. It does this by talking directly
to the user at key points in the project to make sure the site will deliver upon their requirements.
The stages are carried out in an iterative fashion, with the cycle
being repeated until the project's usability objectives have been attained. This makes it critical that
the participants in these methods accurately reflect the profile of your actual users.The essential
activities in a user-centered design project:
 Requirements gathering - Understanding and specifying the context of use.
 Requirements specification - Specifying the user and organizational requirements.
 Design - Producing designs and prototypes.
 Evaluation - Carrying out user-based assessment of the site.
"The chief difference from other interface design philosophies is

that user-centered design tries to structure a user interface around how people naturally work,
rather than requiring users to learn how the interface works."
The designing of recreation club is not merely a combination of

spaces on the basis of function. It is much more than that. The designing depends on behavior
pattern, psychological aspects as to how people move, how they visualize things, the degree of
privacy they require and much more.
 DATA COLLECTION

 PATTERNS OF MOVEMENT
 Defined movement
 Random movement
 Mixed movement
 Stable movement
1.Defined movement
This is the movement with a direction and a defined purpose. This is further divided into :
a) Multi- activity movement :
Movement has various directions, but every approach is purposeful.
b) Mono- activity movement :

It restricts to only one activity and a particular direction.
2.Random movement
This is the movement with no direction. It may or may not have any purpose. This is further
divided into:
a) Movement with a purpose :

Movement has no fixed direction, but still it has a well defined purpose.
b) Movement without a purpose:

It is also known as leisure movement. It has no direction and no purpose.
3.Mixed movement
This movement is the mixture of above two movements. This is further divided into:
a) Random followed by defined movement :

At first, movement is defined with a direction but after fulfilling its purpose, it becomes random.
b) Defined followed by random movement:

At first, the movement is random and without direction but after finding it’s destination, it becomes
defined.

4.Stable movement
The person remains stable with occasional movement to / from its destination.
Further categorization:
a) Within the building - Pedestrian movement
b) Outside the building - Both Pedestrian and vehicular movement
 VARIOUS ASPECTS FOR MOVEMENT STUDY:
1.Psychological Aspects
2.Visual Aspects
3.Physical Aspects
1.Psychological Aspects
 Psychology of human being affects the movement.
 A designer controls the movement of a person in a building by effectively studying the psychology
of human being.
2. Visual Aspects
 Visibility is an important measure for a person while moving.
 It plays its role both in interiors as well as exterior designing.
 Landscape and landmarks in case of exterior and lights and textures in case of interior.
3. Physical Aspects
 A designer controls the movement of the users, keeping in mind the physical aspects.
 Also focuses on the degree of privacy, the user requires.
 Proper arrangement of spaces for different activities.
 ADVANTAGES
Some of the advantages of Movement oriented design are :

 Free flow functioning of all activities,
 Well organized spaces,
 Put off overcrowding,
 Energy saving,
 Orderly parking
 SPACE RELATIONSHIP:
1.Functional Space – Activity and administrative areas.
2.Circulation Space – Lobbies and corridors.
3.Landscape Spaces – Sit outs, gardens, lawn.
4.Service Space – Horizontal and vertical ducts

 CLASSIFICATION
The classification of activities is done with respect to the

activities held inside the main building i.e., internal and the activities to be held outside the main
building i.e., external.
The further classification of internal activities is done as the

activities performed by and activities performed by the young / adult people, who is again parted as
the activities for males and activities for females.
This classification is also same for the external activities, which

is fractioned among kids and young people and is further parted between males and females.
 FLOOR WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SPACES

 Ground Floor - Noisy & Dynamic Activities
 First Floor - Silent Activities
 First & Second Floor - General Activities (Mixed)
 Second Floor - Lodging Facility
 Third Floor - Banquet Hall
The floor wise distribution of spaces can also be done in order to

achieve proper zoning. This can be done as providing noisy and dynamic activities at a single floor
suppose ground floor, keeping it away from the silence zone such as library and conference room,
etc. The placement of general activities, lodging facilities and banquet can be also done in
accordance with zoning concept.
 STANDARD DIMENSIONS OF COURTS

Tennis court
Basket ball court

Volley ball court
Two lane bowling alley

STANDARD DIMENSIONS FOR SEATING IN RESTAURANT

DIFFERENT SEATING ARRANGEMENT IN RESTAURANT

 ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOUR
 Parking: - For both visitors as well as staff.
Aspiration- parking shall be at a certain distance, so they not need to walk much.
Analysis- as per left rule, a person feels secure on the left side of the road. So, the parking
should be at the left side of the building and at a certain distance in order to avoid
traffic congestion near the entrance lobby.
 Entrance lobby :- Is used as a meeting point, for waiting and for general discussions.
Aspiration- 65% of the visitors wants quite sober informal seating arrangement, while 35%
visitors wants brightly illuminated informal seating arrangement.
Analysis- informal yet glamorous environment is desired.
 Totlot:- Children don’t want their parent’s company, but they should be in their vision.
Aspiration- Open playing area with various playing equipment.
Analysis- Child supervision should be provided.
 Lawn: - This seems to be a favourite place of all age groups for
relaxation, waiting and gossiping.

Aspiration- 60 % visitors desires lawn should be surrounded through hedges, while
40% desires personalized corners. Lawn space should preferably not be open to clear
vision from the site entrance.
 Analysis-
 Badminton Hall :- Used by female of the age between 12-20 years and male of the group
between 15-45 years. Spectator’s response encourages player’s
participation.
Aspiration - 75 % (max female), desire indoor court, 25 % desire outdoor court.
Analysis- Badminton court preferably should not be outdoor.
 Swimming pool:- The pool area is used by all age group people.
Aspiration - 80 % swimmers desire outdoor pool. Children of age group (7-10) years
desire segregation in pool. Pool should be in a remote counter.
Analysis- Pool should not be the focal point between the activity areas. A pool for
children should be provided.
 Billiard room:- This seems to be a favorite place for all age group
males above 16 years.
Aspiration- Players don’t want the viewers to create any disturbance, and the
viewers don’t want the vision disrupted.
Analysis- To avoid the vision obstrustructions of viewers and to avoid the traffic
congestion near the billiard tables, some options for seating
arrangements shall be provided.

 ZONING CONCEPT
Zoning depends upon the use of the particular area in a building.
A proper zoning can lead to disperse the crowd at the initial and also plays an important role in
avoiding overcrowding at certain areas in a building.

It can begin with an appropriate location of parking, so the
visitors have to move less after parking their vehicles. The multipurpose hall is kept apart from the
rest of the activity zones to allow free circulation on special occasions, without disturbing the rest
of the movement.
The main zone houses all the activities with the restaurant, an
inviting zone, at easy distance from all activity areas. Lawn area is provided near the children’s
play area for child safety and supervision. It is divided into small lots, one between ladies activity
zone and other activity zones.

The open air theatre zone and multipurpose hall zone are kept
as far as possible to avoid noise intermixing and disturbances.

The swimming pool zone is given a slight secluded corner to
ensure privacy.
 PLANNING CONCEPT
 Planning: The planning should be the combination of both compactness and openness.
 Public yet private: waiting lounge, restaurant, lawn are the places where many groups are formed.
These groups are formed of two or more than two people. In these groups some people desire
segregation from other groups. In other words, people want a personal space in which they can
accommodate themselves.
 Circulation routes: a recreation club brings a sense of joy, fitness and well being. The planning has
to extend to the whole site area. For breaking the visual fatigue, relaxation to the eye, gossiping
and coolness these areas play a major role.
 REQUIREMENTS
Main Building
1) Entrance Hall

Waiting Area
Reception
2) Manager’s Room
Waiting Area
3) Administration
Office
Store/ Record Room
Guard room
First Aid Room
4) Pantry
5) Restaurant
Indoor Dinning
Fast Food & Snacks Counter
Kitchen & Wash
6) Bar & Pub
Wash Room
7) Disco
8) Sports
a) Squash
b) Carom Room
c) Billiard Room
d) Video Games
e) Table Tennis
f) Ladies Gym

g) Gents Gym
h) Bowling Alley
i) Badminton
j) Children Play Room
9) Learning Activities
a) Library/ Reading Room
b) Exhibition Hall
c) Workshop
d) Art Gallery
10) Community Activities
a) Get Together Spaces
b) Conference Hall
c) Auditorium
d) Multipurpose Hall
f) Ladies Activity Room
11) Lodging
Visitors Room
Guest Room
12) Banquet Hall
 CASE STUDIES
1.Deccan Gymkhana Club, Pune
2.Pyc Gymkhana Club , Pune

3.Wonder Funkey , Pune

Case Study 1
Deccan Gymkhana Club, Pune
General details :
 Name of Owner - Deccan Gymkhana Trust
 Address - Talim Pavilion,

759/2 Deccan Gymkhana,
Pune, (MH).
 Chief Trustee - Mr. Uday Punde

 Hon. General Secretary - Mr. Ashish sandu
 Chairman-Governing Body - Adv. Abhay apte
 Architect - Ar. Dilip Mangalwedekar
 Established in the year -1906
 Extends across an area -35 acres.
 Membership - 6000 young and old members
 Staff - 70 members
 LOCATION MAP
SITE

ZONING
Entrance
Indoor sports Parking
Outdoor sports Gym & canteen Cricket ground
Administration
INDOOR BLOCK
 Ground Floor – Reception, Card Room, Billiard Room, kitchen.
 Accomodating 9 tables in a hall for playing cards.

 Sit out is also provided for playing cards
 Spacious air-conditioned billiards hall accommodates three tables with adequate playing space.
 First Floor – Conference Hall, Restaurant, Bar
Restaurant & bar are parted with a glass partition wall.
Capacity
Restaurant – 70
Bar - 24

Conference hall accommodates population of about 70 person and comprises two doors, one for
entry and the other for exit.
 Second Floor- 4 Rooms for players, Table Tennis Hall.
Players Rooms: Four Players rooms are situated on the second floor, and another 8 rooms will be
added soon. Each room has twin beds, is air-conditioned and has an attached bath & toilet. This is
available to any guests of members as well as members of outstation affiliate

Table Tennis unit houses 5 tables in a spacious layout. Special flooring helps budding players to
enjoy a comfortable game of TT.
 Third/ terrace – Banquet Hall, kitchen
 Banquet is having capacity of 300 person
 Front elevation of indoor block

 South west view of indoor block
FOODING BLOCK
 This zone comprises gymnasium and canteen.
 Canteen - Canteen facility is situated adjacent to the Gymnasium and caters tasty snacks and
beverages all day long, from 7 am to 9 pm.
Gymnasium- A professionally managed health
centre with modern equipments and apparatus provide an excellent opportunity to tone your body

with regular weight loss programmes and personal trainers on request.
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK
 This block comprises of cricket pavillion and governing office
 The cricket pavilion is having rooms for home and guest team and also an umpire’s room.
 Some other facilities like store n changing rooms are also provided Office is located at the first
floor of the building.
 it is the oldest structure of the complex.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION BLOCK
 The building block is under-construction
 This is the concept elevation drawing of the new building project
 Work is now in progress at a hectic pace.
 The New building will house three of the existing departments, namely Gymnasium, Table Tennis
and Billiards with Card section
 Present Scenario of the building.
PROPOSED BUILDING

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
 Offer 11 tennis courts out of which 7 are asphalt base - synthetic surface courts and the
remaining 4 are sand courts.
 Floodlight arrangements for 3 synthetic courts is an exclusive facility at DG.
 Deccan Gymkhana is a recognized venue for tournaments conducted by the International Tennis
Federation.

 Offer four asphalt base - synthetic surface basketball courts (outdoor)
 Floodlight facility is available for three courts.
 Lush green playfield is the pride of Deccan Gymkhana, suitable for playing First Class cricket
matches.
 A regularly maintained ground with more than 12 sporting pitches help us offer good playing
conditions for cricket lovers.
 A pop-up sprinkler system, movable sight screens and other facilities make the participants feel
comfortable.
 Jogging track:
A specially designed and landscaped Jogging and Walking track of 450 meters on the periphery
of the cricket ground has be created for all members to enjoy any time during the day. It has been
fitted with flood lights to enable use up to 9 pm.
 Volley Ball
Offers two clay courts (outdoor) with floodlight facility for volleyball aspirants.

 Swimming pool
The Deccan Gymkhana swimming complex, popularly known as Tilak Tank
Three separate pools offer an excellent opportunity for a dip
The main pool (50 M X 21 M) conforms to the norms laid for conducting National tournaments and
is equipped with a modern filtration plant to make sure crystal clear water is made available to
swimmers.
Arrangements to retain the underlying streams for those who love to swim in natural water. Aqua-
aerobics and Water polo are other activities which are regularly conducted at our pool.
ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDY
Peak time – 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Peak Days – Thursday, Saturday, Sunday including holidays
Population (General)- 400
Population (Maximum) - 2500

Merits
 A good variety of indoor and outdoor games are available.
 A variety of tennis court is available, a player can chose as per his liking.
 Extra sit-out is provided by the side of card room, so that the player can enjoy playing in natural
environment.
 1.5 m wide jogging path is provided around the boundary of the cricket ground.
 The old structures of the complex are still maintained and seen as the heritage of the gymkhana.
 Standard size pools are provided which makes them to organize national level competition.
Demerits
 Administration block is situated at quite a distance from the entrance gate to the complex.
 Insufficient parking facility
 Bar and restaurant are provided at the same place and are having glass partition in between
them.
 Insufficient rooms are available for lodging.
 There was no seating arrangement for the spectators in the billiard room.
 The swimming pool of the gymkhana is located at some other place from this site.

CASE STUDY 2
PYC HINDU GYMKHANA, PUNE

GENERAL DETAILS
 Name of Owner - PYC Hindu Gymkhana Trust
 Address - CTS No. 766, F. P. No.244
Bhandarkar Road,
Pune , (MH)
 President - Mr. Shashi Vaidya
 Hon. Secretary - Mr. S.K. Lohda
 Hon. Treasurer - Adv. Abhay apte
 Architect - Ar. Vishwas Lele
 Established in the year -1906
 Extends across an area -25 acres.

 Membership - 4500 young and old members
 Staff - 80 members
LOCATION MAP
SITE

ZONING
Entrance
Main indoor block/
Basement parking Cricket ground
Ladies act centre Gym old
MAIN INDOOR BLOCK
 Basement – for parking 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers.
accommodate approx 70 cars

 The entrance for the 4- wheelers is from the rear of the building to the basement and the exit is
from the front.
 Ground Floor –
 At the entrance of the building, there is an atrium having
reception and waiting.
 Moving further is the canteen along with the seating of about 100 persons. It is made double
heighted.

 A community hall is located at the far end of the floor having accapacity of 300 person.
 First Floor
 Bar , Restaurant and administration wing.
There was glass partition between bar and restaurant.
Clear vision to the canteen from bar and restaurant.
MAIN INDOOR BLOCK
 Second Floor –
 Badminton hall
It is a double heighted hall having 4 Courts.
The locker and changing rooms are also provided.

 Card room, having 10 number of 6-seater round tables.
 Billiard-cum-Snooker hall having facilities for three tables
and the carpet on the floor along with the spectator seating.
 Party Hall with the accommodation capacity of 50 person to organize small parties
 Third and fourth Floor -
 32 well appointed AC rooms on the third and fourth floors.
 Large, spacious well lit lounge with a cafeteria overlooking the cricket ground, the tennis and the
basketball
 Terrace -
 Half Olympic size swimming pool and a Baby pool.
 Steam bath and changing rooms along with the lockers are provided
 The vast open space on the terrace used to organise parties

GYMNASIUM BLOCK
 This block is located near the rear entrance to the complex
 It is the common gym for males and females
 It is an old structure which was built for some other purpose but now it is used as fitness centre. It
has managed with all the modern equipments.
OLD BLOCK
 It is the oldest structure of PYC Gymkhana, built in 1900. A.D.
 The evolution of PYC started from this building.

 It has now been conserved by the PYC Hindu Gynkhana Trust
Ladies Block
 The Gymkhana had boast of a separate Ladies' Wing.
 It has earmarked separate areas for the Ladies, which includes its own library and offices apart
from halls for the Ladies Club sports and cultural activities.
 It provides a level of comfort to ladies to have a get together and social meetings among
themselves, without the interference of gents member of the gymkhana
 They can enjoy the view of cricket, basket ball and lawn tennis from their place
 Lawn Tennis –
 The Lawn Tennis court is also located at the rear of the ladies block.
 There are three tennis courts with sand finish.

 OUTDOOR SPORTS
Cricket Ground -
 The cricket ground will be redone with standard Green Top draining and irrigation facilities with a
separate pavilion and dressing rooms for both the teams along with a viewing gallery.
 Jogging path is also provided around the boundary of the ground.
Basket Ball-
 Basket ball court is located at the rear of the ladies block.

 Two basket ball courts are provided, with the seating arrangement for the spectators.
 Floodlight facility is also available to use the court in the night hours also.
Peak time – 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Peak Days – Thursday, Saturday, Sunday including holidays
Population (General)- 300 approx
Population (Maximum) – 2000-2200
Merits
 A good variety of indoor and outdoor games are available.
 Extra sit-out is provided by the side of card room, so that the player can enjoy playing in natural
environment.
 1.5 m wide jogging path is provided around the boundary of the cricket ground.
 Good underground parking facility is available
 In the billiard room, seating arrangement for the spectators is also provided.
 Glazing is done at the atrium and canteen zone of the building. One can enjoy the view of cricket
sitting inside the building.
 Separate block is provided for ladies.

Demerits
 Administration block is situated at quite a distance from the entrance gate to the complex.
 Insufficient parking facility
 Bar and restaurant are provided at the same place and are having glass partition in between
them.
 Lack of maintenance of the courts of outdoor sports.
 The party hall is having only a single entrance and also there is lack of source of ventilation.
 Ladies activity block is located at far distance from the entrance gate of the complex.

CASE STUDY 3
WONDER FUNKEY,
PUNE

GENERAL DETAILS
 Name of Owner - WONDER LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT PVT LTD
 Address - Wonder futura,
near Chandani Chowk,
Pune-Bangalore highway, Pune (MH)
 Funding Agency - Wonder Group
 Managing Director - Mr. Ashish Mittal
 Architect - Ar. Nitin Waghmare
 Established in the year -2006
 Extends across an area -6500 sq ft (builtup)
 Staff - 80 approx

LOCATION MAP
 SITE
Wonder Funkey- Recreation centre

Wonder Futura – Residential
 Entrance to the site is from South east
 Parking 2 wheeler & 4 wheeler is in front of the building.
BUILDING BLOCK
Wonder funkey is the one of its kind recreational avenue in the
city where the urban crowds can unwind, relax and break free from routines. This creative
ensemble sure is a delightful one with fun, food and music blended with games, music and
shopping put together.

 BASEMENT
 Disco Theque
 Deck Restaurant
Net Cricket

4- Lane bowling alley
GROUND FLOOR
 Dungeon
 Billiard Table
 Seating

 Chaupati
 FIRST FLOOR
VIDEO GAME ZONE

 SECOND FLOOR

Restaurant with Jungle theme.
 OTHER FACILITIES
 Banquet Hall- There are two banquet hall available at the second floor in the centre.
 Funky Club having a capacity of 30-50 persons
 Rio having capacity of 120- 150 persons.
 Kitchen and wash is provided along the restaurant at the second floor .
 Magic show
 Mehendi
 Tatoo
 Astrology
 Sketching are all provided at ground floor.
 Store room,
 Staff room,
 House keeping room,
 Changing room,
 Inspection room are all provided at the first floor.
 Aministrative zone is provided at the second floor

 Peak time – 5:00 pm to 9.00 pm
 Population (General time) - 125
 Population (Peak time) - 1800 -2000
 Peak Days - Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
 Staff works in shifts.
 Residential flats have been added on the above two floors of the centre.
 Planning is being made to extent the centre to some extent
Merits
 A good variety of indoor games are available.
 The indoor block consists of the paintings on wall and lavish interiors.
 Natural Lighting is also almost at all the places.
 Bowling and disco acting point of attraction in the recreation club.
 Every floor is designed on a different theme.
 Emphasis is given on the interior work of the club.
 Placement of Banquet hall and restaurant was done in such a way, to link them at time of rush.
 Disco theque and restaurant at the basement is designed to accommodate visitors at time of
rush.
Demerits
 Parking facility is not proper in the club.
 Only Indoor gaming facilities are available, planning is being made to propose for outdoor games
and theatre also.

 Lots of gaming machines been junked and large area is required to store these machines.
 COMPARISION BETWEEN CASE STUDIES
S.no. Activities D.G PYC Inference

(Capcity) (Capcity) (capcity)
01 Reception ,lounge & counter 15 20 25
02 Parking 2-wheelers 250 200 250

4-wheelers 50 70 100
03 Administration 1 1 1
(office/ manager/secretary)
04 Indoor Sports -
Badminton - 4 courts 4 courts
Table Tennis 6 tables 5 tables 4 tables
Card 12 tables 10 tables 10 tables
Billiard 3 tables 3 tables 3 tables
Gymnasium common common separate
05 Outdoor Sports
Lawn tennis 7 courts 3 courts 6 courts
Basket ball 3 courts 2 courts 3 courts
Volley ball 2 courts - 2 courts
Cricket ground + 1 1 1
pavilion
06 Fooding
Restaurant 70 60 100
Canteen 30 70 50
Banquet Hall 300 175 500
Bar 24 30 120 (including pub)
Kitchen & Wash
07 Swimming Pool 3 1 3
Changing room 6-6 2-2 6-6

08 Conference Hall 70 300 80
Multipurpose Hall 50 60 200
09 Toilet 12 36 APD
10 Store 2 3 APD
11 Lodging 4 32 APD
INFERENCE
 All the above requirement will be taken into consideration.
 The different blocks within the complex will be so placed, so that the visitor have to cover the
minimum distance.
 The spaces within the building will be arranged in a way so at multitude, the spaces are linked
and can be used together as a whole.
 All the sport courts will be made in accordance with the standard dimensions.
 Separate block will be provided for ladies.
 Lodging facility will be provided as per the design.
 Flexibility of spaces – a big auditorium is parted using partition wall to make separate halls.

SITE ANALYSIS
 SITE SELECTION –

 Location :- The site is located on VIP state, Raipur (C.G)
 Situation :- The situation shows the position of the site in relation to it’s
surroundings. The advantages of site lies at it is at the centre of Raipur city and new Raipur,
considering the future scope. The road approaching the site is a national highway, this is also
very advantageous for the site. As in this zone, the network of transportation and communication
is very developed.
 Climate :- The new city of Raipur is located near the centre of a large plain,
sometimes referred as the "rice bowl of India", where hundreds of varieties of rice are grown. The
Mahanadi River flows to the east of the city of Raipur, and the southern side has dense forests.
The Maikal Hills rise on the north-west of Raipur; on the north, the land rises and merges with the
Chota Nagpur Plateau, which extends north-east across Jharkhand state. On the south of Raipur
lies the Baster Plateau.
Raipur falls under hot dry – sub humid climate

March-june – hot season
July-september – rainy season
December-february – cold season
Rain fall – 1400 mm(anually)
Wind direction:- south-west to north-east(monsoon), north-east to south-west(post monsoon)
 Location Map

 GENERAL DETAILS
 Address - VIP Estate, Raipur (C.G)
 Area - 11.58 Acres
46862.6 Sq M
 Permissible F.A.R - 1.75
 Permissible Ground Coverage - 35%
 Permissible Set Backs
 Front -6m
 Back -3m
 Right - 3.50 m
 Left - 4.50 m
 Area Chart

S.no. Requirements Area / person No. Of person Gross Area Add 30%
(Sqm) (Sqm) (Sqm)
01 Guard Room 12 3 36
02 Parking 2.5 600 1500 1950

2-wheelers 12.5 600 7500 9750
4-wheelers
03 Administration - 3 59
(office/ manager/secretary)
04 Reception - - 36 46.8
& Waiting
05 Snacks Counter - 1 16
06 Indoor Sports - 2 278.8

Badminton 139.4 2 108
Table Tennis 54 50 90
Card 1.8 3 tables 56.15
Pool 18.75 1 table 37.63
Billiard 37.63 100 150
Gymnasium ( M) - 70 100
(F) -
07 Bowling 44.16 4 176.64 78
Child Play Area 0.6 100 60
Squash 62.4 1 62.4
Video Games Hall - - 200
08 Outdoor Sports 658.8 3 courts 1976.4
Lawn tennis 73.2 2 pitch 146.4
Cricket pitch 3 m wide - -
Jogging Track
09 Food 1.8 200 360 468
Restaurant 1.2 1000 1200 1560
Banquet Hall 1.8 200 360 468
Bar - - 150
Disco
10 Swimming Pool - - 100
Kids - - 49
Changing room
Steam Bath
11 Auditorium 1.2 500 600 780
Multipurpose Hall 1.2 500 600 780
 Theme application:

Though the club is introduced as a centre in which mass
gathering takes place, but it also subdivided as private and public zone.
Public zone: The zone for all the members of the club,
Private zone: The zone which is parted for a particular group of members . This partition of
groups is done according ; age. sex, etc

 RECOMMENDATION:-

Functional and aestheticdesign consideration have to respect
well motivated requirement of production. Approach behind a recreational club is well connected
with the area which it wants to serve and is easily approachable. The site should be free from
noise so that person feel relax. Thus an aesthetically designed building with neat and pollution
free atmosphere and well connected site with sufficient capacity are of the important factor which
enter into the archietect’s concept of recreational club.
 Functional & psychological aspects:-

 Entrance-
The entrance lobby is quit spacious and serves its purpose very
effectively staircase and seating area in lobby is in such a way that are of
circulation is not disturded.
 Billiards hall-
Billiards hall creats good environment for billiards playing
members. On one wall score board is hung and on its opposite side all along the
wall spectators stands are arranged.

Three billiards tables are placed in the middle in a row and on
other side spectators stands are arranged outside 6ft. area and seats should be
raised on a dais.
 Table tennis room-

Tables for T.T very considerably in size but plan allow for full size
tables 9ft. by 5ft. with a space atleast 5ft.between tables side by side and 10ft.
between two ends. These spaces may be increased considerably for matches
play. Special care should be taken to provide adequate lighting both for day and
night play.
 Reading room-
The reading room is large with capacity of 50-55 persons. Book
stand and newspaper stands are arranged on one wall side and chair placed
perpendicular to it in a row arranged back to back. A person when enters into the
reading room must get a quite and reading atmosphere on his mind.reading room
is well lighted/illuminated by florescent tube-lights and reader does not face any

problem in searching book from stand or selves. Here all types of books and
newspapers like current affair magazine, political magazines, sports magazines,
fashion magazines , children’s comics etc. are available for readers. Thus
reading room is serving both functional and psychological purpose effectively.
 Lawn tennis-
Various services such as grass, asphalts or patent hard material
are suitable. The standard side of the court is 78ft. long by 36ft.wide to which
must be added, as room-bacle, atleast 21ft. each end and 12ft.at sides. The
surrounding are often reduced, except for special courts, where two courts are
placed together in public recreation grounds. It is generally allowed 120ft. length,
with 6ft. to 10ft. between courts need orientation to avoid the sun shine in
player’s eyes, north-east to south-west for the main axis is the best aspects for
general purposes. Courts should be enclosed with galvlnise wire fencing 10 ft. to
12ft.
 Swimming poll-
For general public use the minimum lengthof swimming pool
should be 60ft. for high diving a depth atleast 14 preferably 15ft. is necessary
over the whole of an area extending 25ft. horizontally from a point immediately
below the end of the highest board. The flat generally considered the minimum
water depth in which races can take place. The highest diving stage should not
exceed twice the depth of water. The edge of the both or take off should not be
more than 18 in.above the water level. The dimension of 4ft.given should be
considered as the greatest permissible for shallow ends. The arrangement for
bathrooms should also be considered, five bathrooms are there separately for
men and women along with changing room.
 Discotheques-
The commercial aim of disco is to increase the interaction of the
revenue earning function and to provide a socializing ambiance in which visitors
can relax and indulge in group identification. The scale of permiss range from the
adapted small hall or pub to the popular with space for small 1000 people. The

technical equipment for lighting and sounding are continuously being improved
lighting of discos is characterized by the rotating mirrored spheres and pulsating
strobe lighting. With in dance area the cont of lighting and sound which combine
to create mood will be carried cut by the disc jockey. The lighting-sports, flood,
colour filtered etc. can be synchronised with the sound so that by frequency
banding, light becomes the analogue of the music to give an audio-visual
experience. The sound system may consist of two disc tables, space for strong
disc, a control panel. The quality of cassettes and compact disc is improving,and
where there is vibration or movement these may be preferred. The order of
stereophone speakers, and the space necessary for their accommodation in the
ceiling or against a wall should be identified. Now a days discotheques are
operated in conjunction with a bar, restaurant or cabaret and have live music as
part of the evening. The location of sitting should allow easy access. Clear
visibility for the front of the house and avoidance of conflict with adjoining
premises. The location of the console in relation to dance floor is important.the
full view of the dance floor should be available to the disc jockey.
For the young in decades,the recreation to orthodox
ballroom dancing identified in the discotheque venues, became a powerful
source. But the dance pattern suggest that outside the ballroom contemporary
social dancing is not only an opportunity for individual display to the partner or
the group, but also the self expression of free from dancing.
 Bowling alley-
The four lane bowling alley is bordered by white niches in a blue
wall. Lighting below helps to bring out colourful effects. An undulating metal wall lies just
outside the entrance to the bowling alley. A mirror next to the entrance create a ripple –
like effect of metal. A wooden bench is provide to allow bowling members to sit
comfortably and change their shoes and is hidden from direct view. Bottom lighting helps
todefine the bowling lanes and add brilliance to the room.

 CONCLUSION / PLANNING OBJECTIVES
1. To get proper vehicular movement by segregation of traffic types;
 Separate entry for service staff and visitors shall be provided.
 No. of visitors coming will be more, so open parking is provided for the visitors for 2 wheelers &
4 wheelers.
 Staff members will be for long time so separate staff parking shall be provided in the basement.
1. To provide measures for unobstructed pedestrian movement for visitors;

 Separate entry for pedestrians.
 After certain area the vehicular movement is restricted for proper pedestrian movement.
2. To control and restrict the undesireable leisure movement;

 Within the building, the users are properly channelized to their destination to restrict the
undesireable leisure movement.

 Atrium and lobby are the areas for leisure movement.
3. To break the monotony of movement by creating some pause points;

 Long travel distance for recreation can exhaust the visitors. So, some pause points are created
in the form of snack counter, atrium etc.
4. To have easy and fast evacuation in case of calamities.

 Separate fire escape routers are provided to have easy and fast evacuation.
 ADVANCED STUDIES-
RELEVANCE OF ELECTIVES
Land and interior design were the two areas of advanced studies chosen by the author.
 Landscape
A club building is very different from other buildings in the sense
that it does not offer any functional service in the prevalent sense of the word. What it
offers instead is a sense of joy fitness and well being. One has to plan experience and
expections while planning a club building. While planning the user psychological state.
One cannot stop with a small area called the built mass that is the building, for it consists

only a part of the whole experience of the user. The planning has then to be extended to
the whole site area.

Further Indian climate is suitable for outdoor planning. The club
has more attendance during evenings and members have a tendancy to enjoy outdoor
surroundings. That is why has given specific stress in landscape detailing and tried to
integrate it with the built mass as far as possible.

 Interior design
The reason for choosing interior design as a topic of advanced
studies arise from the same philosophy that only provision of any facility is not sufficient
while planning a club building. What is more important instead of what type of
atmosphere that activity and the area assigned to it produces.

Though the placement of various areas had already explorer this
aspect of visual connection between two areas nevertheless while designing the interior,
aesthetical considerations were sole deciding factors sometimes.
 OVERALL FINDING AND PROPOSALS

 Interior of Restaurant
The following guideline are followed to make environment of restaurant make delightful and
purposeful:
I. Every table gives a close view of either dancing flour or outside surroundings.
II. French window increases the visual area and brings nature more closer.
III. Artificial and natural plants are given in the restaurant to create the inter-penetration of
nature inside the hall.

IV. To create a royal impression of restaurant by providing innovative artistic features, colour,
texture and lighting.

V. Lighting- there are dim light in the restaurant living area to reduce the harshness of features
and it should be orange brown tone.

VI. The food served should look delectable, fortunately most food item fall in orange brown
category and so look fine under the dim brown lights meant for people.
VII. Contrast colour is used insight the restaurant to create dramatic effect.
VIII. Smooth texture is used by large size of glazed opening and plain plastering with
combination of cool and hot colours.
 Landscaping of children’s playground

All equipment should contribute to the healthy growth and recreational enjoyment of the
child, so that he learns to coordinate, cooperate, compete, create, enjoy and acquire
confidence, playing equipment should-

I. Develop strength ability, coordination, balance and courage.
II. Stimulate the child to learn social skills of sharing and playing with others and to compete in
a spirit of fair play.

III. Encourage each child to be creative and have play experience which are meaningful to
him.
IV. Assist the child in making the transition from playsuit to playground.
 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:-
Beginning with the selection of the subject and theme and later,
selection of the appropriate site the project involved working out the challenges and problems to
be dealt with in a logical manner.

In this project, the major challenge was to work out the
modalities of the club with its essential amenities, their functional and location significance after
conducting the relevant literature and case studies and late to integrate the project development
with the essence of the theme to make the club a dynamic platform for wholesome social activity
without tempering with the traditional purpose of the club.

Recreational club is meant for public enjoyment and relaxation.
Recreational club proposed is supposed to be a tool to entertain the members and visitors.
Greatcare should be taken regarding each and every aspects. Also the choice of material used
for both external and internal finishers has been carefully controlled. The use of colour has been
carefully modulated internally as well as externally throughout it should have sober and peaceful
touch of feeling. The building is designed on the theme of openness. Great attention has been
paid to the needs of those who will come to the club as well as those who will work in it terms of
their physical and psychological well being.

Looking back this thesis project involved lot of energy and time.
At times it appeared quite grueling, but on the whole it has been a wonderful experience.

REFERENCES
 Neufert by Ernst and Peter Neufert, third edition

 Comfort and design, principles and good practices by Peter Vink
 An approach to user’s movement oriented design on commercial plaza at bhilai by Ar.Abhishek
Trivedi.
 WWW.Wikipedia.com

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Ar. VANDANA AGARWAL DEEPAK BALWANI

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I hereby declare that these Thesis Report Titled “Recreation

(Signature of the student)

(Name of the student)

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Ar. Vandana Agrawal

This DOT report has been accepted

External Examiner – 1 -----------------

External Examiner – 2 -----------------

Dr. Abir Bandyophadyay

Head Department of Architecture

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Before I begin I would like to express my gratitude for all

I want to thank my parents and family members who devoted so much of

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This Thesis report is dedicated to my loving

Whose blessing and prayers strengthen up, to do my project

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Aims & objectives 10

Scope & limitations 10

Data from literature-

Data from user’s survey- 13

Various aspects of movement study

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about mass leisure and by the dynamics of economic growth.

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within the workday.

Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for

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video games or dancing at a club.

 Active leisure activities involve the exertion of physical or mental

are a good way of relaxing for many people.

 AIMS & OBJECTIVES

 To understand the behavior pattern of users.

 To find out the aspiration and desires of users.

 To identify the appropriate environment for individual activities.

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The project is to be developed as a fun club comprising recreational

overall development exists.

lifestyle is forcely surrounded by in the form of congested trafficway,more congested

youngsters,billiards,cards,chess gathering space,auditorium fpr all age group,aquarium,sand

mountain,slipping slides,see-saw etc. for children.

Recreation club is a club, developed with a commitment to fun

 A centre as a social expression, community need, concentrates activities, meaningful spaces, a

 The club provides a platform for interaction, relaxation and amusement.

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5. Climatological data were gathered and analysed

distance between sides of parallel courts to be 1.5mm.

 Recomended area : Ground space is 150.5sqm.

 Size and dimension : Singles court is 13.4 x 6.1m.

 Orientation : Preferred orientation is for the long axis to be north-south

 Size and dimension : Size of playing space 7.6 x 4.6m.

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 Size and dimension : Court size is 10.97*23.77m with to 6.4m.

 Orientation : Preferred orientation is for long axis to be North-south.

 Size and dimension : Size of playing space 5.3*7.1m.

as 20% of total capacity.cafetarias from 12 to 18%.

 DATA FROM USER’S SURVEY

among clubmembers, analysis of which is provided below-