Amusement Park Thesis Case Study Checklist

Date: 2/1/2017 Submitted by: Suvatha.C

Faculty adviser: Ar.Moogambika

AMUSEMENT PARK - CASE STUDY CHECKLIST V year, 10th semester – THESIS ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University – Maduravoyal 1. SITE AND CLIMATE  Macro climate and micro climate  Environment and surroundings  Approach and Transportation  Zoning (primary spaces, secondary spaces , tertiary spaces, transition space)  Site planning and landscape detailing 2. USER BEHAVIOR AND REQUIREMENT  List of various activity being performed  Circulation /movement patterns (both vehicle and pedestrians)  User details  Socio economic profile of user group 3. FORM AND FUNCTION  Form of the building/structure  Orientation of the building with respect to climate, function, view, access, etc  Pathways and approach to the building  Vertical and horizontal transportation 4. DESIGN DETAILING  Construction technique  Materials, color’s and texture used  Lighting  Design approach for specialty disabled persons 5. BUILDING SERVICES  Fire exit, fire alarm etc.  Water supply and sewage  HVAC  Service entry  Transformer  Public toilets 6. PARKING DETAILS

References:

http://www.architecture-student.com/case-studies/how-to-conduct-a-casestudy/ http://archishots.com/2013/07/21/architectural-case-studies-why-and-how/

Questions framed 1. Approximate distance between each ride? 2. Swimming pool detail such as,  Inflow and outflow capacity of the pool (w.r.t people)  Minimum depth of the pool for children, adult and water slides  Required number of change rooms for male and female  Any safety requirement 3. Ticket counter and checking area detail? 4. Number of public toilets for both male and female? 5. Facilities for specially disabled people? 6. Number of restaurants and cafes? 7. Food kiosk and short term refreshment 8. Safety factors , entry and clearance for each ride 9. Site contours and it usage in the design 10. Signage, landscape elements, seating areas. 11. Resort approach and connectivity to the theme park 12. First aid or help desk at regular intervals