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ResortsShaping MemorableEnvironments
Successful resorts all have one thing in common.They are places where people want to be –for a few days, a few weeks or a lifetime.Centara Grand Mirage, Pattaya, Thailand
Understandingthe EssentialsWhat is aresort,anyway?“I would not exchange myleisure hours for all thewealth in the world.”— Comte de MirabeauDeerhurst Resort, Huntsville, Canada
Ever since the days of the Roman baths, peoplehave been looking for the same basic essentialsin a resort experience: Atmosphere Entertainment Escape CELEBRATION MemoriesWhile basic desires haven’t changed, the meansof fulfilling them certainly have.In today’s leisure world, recreational possibilitiesare practically endless, and resort guests aremore discerning than ever.
Character isn’t something you canadd later – it’s where you start.ATMOSPHEREPLACES WITH CHARACTERFORREC started out as landscape architectsand space planners. Our favourite projectswere recreational parks, urban plazas, gardensand resorts – places where people could gatherto enjoy their leisure time. We always workedto build on the natural qualities of a site, tocreate an experience that was unique.As our firm grew, we gathered together moredesign professionals – architects, interior designers, and others – especially those attunedto creating environments with personality aswell as functionality. As a full-service designfirm, our method today is the same as ithas always been: work with the site and thelocation; design the character and the guestexperience; let the forms and spaces follow.
What do you feel like doing?We continue to follow our passion for designingactive, immersive environments. These projectsare a natural fit for us. Our water park projectshelp us to stay connected to the recreationalpotential of the natural environment. Ourentertainment projects keep us focused on thenewest trends in the vast scope of entertainment technology.This combined experience allows us to createexciting contemporary resort environments thattake advantage of the full range of possibilities.Our ongoing resort work has also taught usthe importance of designing – and programming – the whole experience: the spaces,the site narrative, the activities and especiallythe entertainment.ENTERTAINMENTAnywhere people gather can be a place of entertainment.
Virtual reality isn’t reality – true adventurebegins when you leave the house.ESCAPEGETTING AWAY FROM IT ALLThis is the age of armchair travel, stay-cationsand virtual tours. It’s easy to “escape” without going anywhere at all, so why bother toleave home?Today’s resorts face the additional challengeof providing a heightened level of novelty,excitement, pleasure and sensory delight –things that are worth leaving home for.The simple answer is that nothing compareswith the real thing – the textures, sights, sounds,aromas and sensations, all contributing to experiences that are unique and direct. The need forauthentic experiences – planned or spontaneous– is as strong today as it’s ever been.Yet, even in the remotest location, or inthe wildest terrain, you need to put your feetup. With thoughtful planning, responsivearchitecture, and careful attention to detail,every guest can be made to feel at home.
Fortune Bay Tourism City, Hengqin Island, China
CELEBRATIONReconnect in a fresh SETTINGImagine an ancient Roman bath. Who knowswhat they chatted about back then, butsocializing was just as important as it is today.Drawing on our experience with civic squaresand plazas, as well as our restaurant projects,we focus on creating buildings and spaces thatare sociable – exciting and relaxing – placeswhere people can get together with family andfriends, just like they always have.Nothing beats spendingprecious time with familyand friends.
A memorable experienceis one you’ll want to repeat.MEMORIESEXPERIENCES THAT LASTMemories are built on feelings. So our job, asdesigners, is not just to make buildings andspaces, but to create sensations that will stickin the mind for years.One really good way of doing this is to tellstories. Everyone loves a good story – andactually being part of a good story is evenbetter. Early on, we started using storylinesas a way of developing immersive spaces.We quickly discovered that the best storieswere those that made visitors feel like theywere part of the excitement and the romance.Today, many of our most successful projectsstart with a story that we can build an environment around. Sometimes the story becomes anintegral part of the finished project. In other instances, the story recedes into the background.In every case, it’s always there: a core idea thatgives character and cohesion to the experience,creating lasting memories and perhaps givingguests their own story to tell.
MARKET AND SITE ANALYSISMASTER PLANNINGUnderstanding the demand and locationRoadmap to successWorking hand-in-hand with technicalanalysts and feasibility consultants, wecreate physical targets for program andsizing. With more than 40 years of industryexperience, our principals are well versedin the business aspects of resort planning.We can work closely with our clients'consultants, in reviewing statistics andmarket analyses, and distilling spreadsheets into drawings.From concept to completion, the masterplan provides a graphic description of theprogram – organization, circulation patternsand zones, and the relationship of individualparts. Beginning as a statement of intent, themaster plan evolves into a source of referencefor design and construction, a measuringstick for the completed project and, finally,a template to guide future growth.PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTSTORYTELLINGINTERIOR DESIGNFrom raw data to buildable realityStories weave the design togetherTaking the story insideThe program provides the link betweenthe resort’s requirements and the masterplan. With careful consideration of visitorexpectations, it spells out the developmentrequirements and measures them againstthe financial targets. It describes, in simplenumbers, all the project elements, andconsiders market and budget, to ensure thatthe project is well balanced, appropriatelytargeted and financially viable.Storylines provide a creative foundation forthe project, guiding development of itscharacter, just as the master plan guides itsphysical development. Stories generate thetheme, establish the unique identity andprovide continuity throughout. Whether ornot the storyline is clearly evident in the finalresult, it provides the project with personalityand cohesion.Interior design helps to develop the sitestoryline and to establish the project’scharacter and identity indoors, creatingspaces that are functional, comfortable andefficient, as well as thematically connected.FORREC’s in-house team provides a fullrange of interior design services, from spaceplanning to construction administration.THIS IS HOWWE DO IT
ATTRACTION DESIGNAND SELECTIONGRAPHIC DESIGNAND WAYFINDINGThe added wow factorProviding identity and guidanceEntertainment provides drawing power tokeep customers on-site and bring themback again and again. Very early in theconceptual process, we consider theinclusion of rides and attractions andprepare a matrix that will enable designersto select, customize, theme and coordinatetheir work systematically and according tothe numbers. FORREC offers fullcoordination services, including selection,integration, tendering and on-site direction.Signage, graphics and exhibits don’t simplyinform. Like every design element, goodsignage and graphics are critical in establishing a unified character and identity throughoutthe project. Signs and graphics must be bothuseful and entertaining. FORREC’s in-houseservices include coordination of specialtydesigners, fabricators and suppliers.ARCHITECTURELANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREDESIGN MANAGEMENTThe program in three dimensionsShaping the siteMaking sure the big ideas don’t get lostIn resort design, the visitor experiencealways comes first. To allow for this,buildings must conform completely tothe users’ comfort and enjoyment, neverneglecting secondary amenities – serviceareas, back-of-house functions and othernecessary facilities. Architectural designtransforms the program and the master planinto three-dimensional reality, as a gentleextension of the existing context, or inentirely new forms of expression.Landscape architecture blends the project’sidentity and the site, so that the overallenvironment is cohesive and supportive.It’s not just about the scenery. Landscapearchitecture considers all of the outdoorspaces – the connecting, gathering, openand circulation areas – natural or manmade, planted or paved, water-filled orfurnished, designed and executed to thetiniest detail.In a successful project, the core design ideasare evident in every aspect of the guestexperience. FORREC’s design managementservice ensures that the big picture concepthas not been diluted by the time the finishingdetails are applied. Working on behalf of theclient, our specialized knowledge allows us toexpand the standard reviews and on-sitedirection to include items and constructionmethods that are unique to resort projects andattraction design. We work closely with clients,construction managers, local design teams andcontractors – anywhere in the world.Whatever the natureof the project – standalone resort, destination,community or tourismstudy – we provide theservices that will helpour clients achievesuccessful solutions.
When we design a resort environment, we look at everyaspect with fresh eyes. That’s how we create uniqueand unforgettable guest experiences.Why us?During our 40 years as a successful designfirm, we’ve grown, and expanded our horizonsinto many different areas, but we’ve never lostfocus on what we do best: creating places forpeople to gather, have fun and be entertained.As our company continues to grow, so does ourcommitment to weaving our entertainment andrecreation experience together with our loveof landscape and planning. The result of thismagical combination is that every FORRECproject is distinctive, memorable and a lot offun. Just like the clients and consultants wework with, around the world.
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Case StudiesOur calling, and our exceptional skill, is creating places where people want to spendtheir precious free time. Whether it’s a half hour spent in a café or an indefinitestay in a resort community, we want people to enjoy themselves.In resort planning and design, the goal is to create experiences that will entertainpeople and keep them coming back. The following pages offer examples of how wehave met that challenge in unique and surprising ways.
Centaragrand miragebeach resortA ModernLegend
At the forefront ofa new generationof resorts thatsatisfy a demandfor more immersiveexperiences.CLIENT Centara Hotels and ResortsLOCATION Wong Amat Beach and Naklua Beach, Pattaya, ThailandOPENED 2009DURATION 2005 to openingSIZE 6 ha.GFA Hotel (550 keys)57,600 sq. m.SCOPE Concept and site master planning Project themingDesign development and construction documentation of:- site landscape architecture- architecture of the Beach Club, pool bar- signage and wayfindingProject graphicsOn-site art direction through to opening dayHotel Architect: Brennan Beer Gorman – NYLocal Architect: SAI Consultant Co. LTD.
THE OPPORTUNITYAn active landscape experienceCentara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya isa 550-room, five-star luxury resort on a privatebeach in one of Thailand’s most popular touristdestinations. Among the many competing firstclass hotels, Centara enjoys a huge advantage:it’s an active landscape – a feature that sets itapart from other beach hotels.Guests at Centara Grand Mirage aren’t just visitors – they’reparticipants in the celebration of a vanished civilization.Visitors to the resort aren’t just hotel guests,they’re part of a romantic jungle legend.Once they enter the hotel grounds, guestsbecome participants in FORREC’s re-imaginedlost jungle paradise of water, tropical plantsand adventure.
Centara Grand Mirageis an immersive guestexperience – right downto the last detail.R-1 VISTAS signR-2.1 ACQUA signR-4 OASIS signR-3.1 / .2 ZULU Identity SignsR-5 Flames / OcSEA ROMANTIC STORYThe site redefinedOur original brief was to design a pool andgarden for the resort. But the project neededsomething more to set it apart from neighbouring hotels, all with the same spectacularsloping terrain, tropical beachfront, crystal bluewaters and golden sunsets. Our experience toldus the hotel needed a great story.So, as we often do, we wrote one, this time inthe form of a legend. It began:When humans first came to the land, thewisest and strongest spirits who ruled itsnatural world appeared in a dream. Each spirittook an animal form. One appeared as an oldand wise turtle, anotheras a beautiful crane, aR-6.1 Waves Identity Post PanelR-6.2WavesIdentityIsland Signthird as a white tigress and thefourthtook theform of an elephant.The story goes on to tell of a mythical jungletribe that lived in perfect harmony with nature– providing a theme that unites all elements onthe hotel grounds. This includes everything fromentry gate to beachfront, including site architecture, landscape, recreation areas and graphics.Intricate totems, carvings and representationsof mythical creatures populatethe site. In the R-9.1 Spa CenarveeR-7 Ginger Lime IdentityR-8 The Club Identity SignPost Panelhotel itself, furniture, restaurant menus, room R-9.2 Spa Room Nakeys and interior graphics expand the theme.
THE PROCESSMany minds working togetherTHE EXPERIENCEA jungle sanctuaryTo bring this story to life, FORREC pulledtogether its best team of in-house architects,landscape architects, illustrators, interiordesigners, theme designers, graphic designersand writers. No detail was overlooked. Thejungle water garden – the most elaborate partof the design – required many models, sketchesand scaled drawings to work out its complicatedthree-dimensional geometry.The water garden, the resort’s main feature, is ajungle sanctuary of shallow waterfalls, cavernsand pools interconnected by body slides, ameandering lazy river tube ride, a children’splay area, a sports pool and a symbolic ceremonial platform. A system of trails, bridgesand elevated walkways weaves its way overand through the gardens, rockwork and waterfeatures. In this lush environment, guests areentertained and enchanted from the hotel tothe beach and through all parts of the site.And every evening, under the gaze of the carvedanimal totem, on the ceremonial platform,guests take part in a torch-lighting ceremonythat welcomes the arrival of the quiet tropicalnight, just as they did eons ago.
AWARDED A 2015 Travellers’ Choice Award,AS VOTED BY VISITORS OF TripAdvisor.com“FAB FOR FAMILIES”“OUT OF THIS WORLD”— TripAdvisor
C8 VIDANTARESORTA FantasticalResort
A destination resortwith a fantasticother-worldly sciencefiction backstory.CLIENTLOCATIONSIZEPROGRAMGFAGrupo VidantaPuerto Vallarta, Mexico187.5 ha. (overall site)52 ha. (entertainment core)Water park, RD&E commercial, eco jungle experience,heritage museum, circus studio, entertainment gardens,culinary centre, ecological swim attraction, festival marketFood & beverage7,860 sq. m.Commercial5,600 sq. m.Museum1,800 sq. m.Hotel (85 keys)9,325 sq. m.Key resort2,360 sq. m.SCOPE Concept design, including:- master planning- attraction design and selection- program development- storytelling
We were motivated by one of the shortest and most poetic briefs we’ve everbeen given. The instructions for designing this major Mexican destinationresort consisted of a single mood sketch and eight words:“Different moons disseminate landscape elements across the site.”THE OPPORTUNITYDesigning a fantasyVidanta, the largest resort timeshare developerin North America, wanted to add more vibrancyand entertainment to their developments bytaking the resort timeshare concept to resortdestination status. To distinguish themselvesfrom the many competing projects, it wasgoing to take more than swimming pools andtennis courts.
THE FORREC CONCEPTThe evolution of a village“Different moons disseminate landscapeelements across the site.”Design briefs are rarely this open-ended: justa dramatic statement of an unlikely event. Butthis brief was devised by our creative collaborators Cirque du Soleil, and was intended asan imaginative spark, rather than a buildingprogram. For us, as the opening line of a sitestory, it offered limitless possibilities.Rather than expanding the story, we let ourdesign sketches do the talking. First, we imagined how early peoples might respond to strangeland forms, left over from lunar collisions.REFINING THE CONCEPTOther-worldly architectureMaybe they founded a village on the site thatdeveloped over time. Using our own mysticallunar coordinates, we then created a historicalrecord of the fictitious village in plans andsketches – starting with a primitive settlementthat grew into a trading centre, a market townand, finally, an international destination resort.Our solution was exciting and unusual, butCirque du Soleil and the client felt that its formsand spaces were too much like a real village,and not enough like the bold shapes and coloursof their sketch. If the event itself was beyondhuman experience, then maybe the architectureshould be, as well.Despite its imaginary origins, for the resort’splanning and architecture, we created a realisticbuilding program based on attendance figures,amenity requirements and square footages forall major areas.We considered the possibility that the lunar eventhad stimulated the creation of a whole new kindof architecture – something extraterrestrial, fullof mystery and superstition – a new kind of living,breathing architecture unlike anything on earth.These new forms avoided straight lines and rightangles; horizontal walkways became walls; wallsbecame gardens; gardens became bridges.
THE SUCCESSImagination made tangibleAs it sometimes happens, the project wasretired. But, our design team, with Cirque duSoleil as collaborators, had seized the opportunity to exercise their storytelling abilitieswithout using words, and without relying onfamiliar forms. We discovered once again thatthe power of unrestricted creative imaginationcan produce remarkable, fantastic – possiblyeven buildable – results.
BROWNWOODRetirementLivingRedesigned
An active resortcommunity thatbrings localtradition to life.CLIENT The VillagesLOCATION The VIllages, Florida, USAOPENED 2012DURATION 2010 to openingSIZE 3.65 ha./ 9 acresPROGRAM Restaurant, office, retail, bank, movie theatre,parking (1,966 spaces)GFA Phase 112,450 sq. m./ 134,000 sq. ft.Full build-out393,400 sq. m./ 4,234,500 sq. ft.SCOPE Concept design through to detail designof major core facilities, including:- master planning- architecture- landscape architecture- storytelling- graphic design and wayfinding
“When we started thedevelopment of The Villages,we were delighted that wehad found a design firm thatunderstood our objectivesso well and had the experienceto help us realize them.”— Tracy Mathews, VP of Design, The VillagesTHE OPPORTUNITYA new kind of communityTHE CONCEPTThree villages with one defining ideaA visionary family business, planning toestablish a whole new kind of residentiallifestyle community in central Florida, waslooking for a design firm that shared theirvision. Having seen examples of our excitingoutdoor spaces, particularly our recentUniversal Studios projects, The Villagesapproached us to discuss their ideas and,ultimately, to help them realize their goals.The project consists of a linked sequence ofcommunities, each with a distinctive centralspace that reflects an aspect of Central Floridahistory. Each of these “town squares” containsa mix of small-scale commercial functions aswell as an entertainment space, as both aunifying element and an activity centre. Theunique architectural expression and continuoushum of year-round activity – programmed andun-programmed – has enabled these spaces togenerate a strong community identity.
Spanish Springs, the first ofTHE SECOND PROJECT, LakeBrownwood, the third in thethe town squares, harks backSumter Landing, bordersseries, celebrates Florida’sto Florida’s Spanish coloniala large man-made lake –little known cowboy history.past. A shaded central plazareminiscent of a FloridaCreated in the style andfeatures a ruined missioncoastal resort town. As inshape of a ranch corral,wall and a quiet fountain.all the squares, peripheralBrownwood’s central areaThe Spanish colonial themeparking provides convenientserves as both a circulationcarries through the entireaccess, while maintainingand a performance space,development in the retailthe quaint small-town atmo-with rail fences, gates,facades and interiors.sphere within the centre.spectator stands and a mainstage modelled on a Floridacracker cabin.
As the third projectdeveloped during our20-year affiliation withthe Villages, Brownwood,like its precursors, hasa vibrant and distinctivesocial heart.BROWNWOODWhere the real west beganA fact that is not widely known: The wild westactually started in the southeast. Eighty yearsbefore the first vaquero crossed from Mexicointo New Mexico – and fully 300 years beforethe Wild West legend was born – “cattlehunters” were tending herds in central Florida.In 1521, when the Spanish explorer Ponce deLeón landed on Florida’s east coast – barely 60miles from where Brownwood is today – hebrought cattle, horses and a tradition that grewto represent the very definition of the Americanspirit: the American cowboy. This traditioncontinues to this day, in locations such as the65,000-acre Adams Ranch at nearby FortPierce, Florida.
“Being in Brownwood makesus feel like we’re on apermanent vacation.”— a Brownwood residentTHE SPACEAn active town centre with a relaxed feelingTHE FORMA tribute to a lost historyIn addition to the central corral, the ranchtheme is reinforced with elements such as agrain silo and an abandoned pickup truck. Anadjacent theatre takes the form of an old barn.In the evenings, the square provides space forvendors to set up their carts.Brownwood’s streetscape replicates the façadearchitecture typical of a central Florida cowtownin the 19th-century. The architectural style is aperfect match for the standard 20-foot wide by60-foot deep single-story retail bays. “Historical” plaques and antique-inspired signs add tothe sense of tradition.
THE EXPERIENCEThe leisure lifestyleTHE SUCCESSA retirement resort, refinedOur client’s goal has been to set the stage foran appealing way of life – a reconstruction ofthe pace and texture of an earlier time. As thefocal centre of the community, the town squareprovides a unique and memorable identity,while providing year-round enjoyment for localresidents and visitors from surrounding areas.The project’s success can be credited to theseamless blending of entertainment andlifestyle: a vital retail environment combinedwith the attraction of round-the-clockentertainment and programmed activities,wrapped in the romantic appeal of a bygone era.The result is an active resort environment thatis packed every night of the week.Brownwood celebrates an authentic aspect of central Florida history, with activitiesand a unique architectural character that create a strong community identity.Rather than telling a story, it provides a reconstituted historical setting in whichmodern stories can unfold.
Selected Resort Projects
NORTH AMERICABlackhawk resortColorado, USAGrandview ResortHuntsville, CanadaBlue beachWasaga, CanadaLighthouse Point Yachtand Tennis ClubCollingwood, CanadabrownwoodThe Villages, USACALGARY OLYMPIC PARKAlberta, CanadaChippewas of Rama ResortRama, CanadaDeerhurst Inn &Country ClubHuntsville, Canadadiamondhead resortMississippi, USAEcho ValleyResort CommunityToronto, CanadaMuskoka WharfGravenhurst, CanadaNickelodeon FamilySuites ResortLake Buena Vista, perienceSpanish SpringsMain streetThe Villages, USACHINABlack Island resortDairen, Chinaguiyang master planGuiyang, ChinaChimelong FORTUNE BAYHengqin Island, Chinahangzhou ECo resortHangzhou, ChinaCHIMELONG panyu longterm master planGuangzhou, ChinaOCT ECO PARK RESORTShenzhen, ChinaChimelong QINGYUAnforest resortQingyuan, ChinaLAKE ROSSEAUMuskoka, CanadaChimelong DISCOVERY ISLANDShangchuan Island, ChinaLAKE Sumter landingThe Villages, USACONTINENTAL HOPE RESORTChengdu, ChinaWharf VillageMagnetic Hill, CanadaSeNBO GREEN PARK RESORTDeqing, ChinaSeven Star Tourism Resortand Leisure CommunityChinaTaILa Winery ResortRushan, ChinaZhou Hai EcosystemCommunityShanghai, ChinaEUROPE / MIDDLE EAST& NORTH AFRICACARIBBEAN / LATIN& SOUTH AMERICAAqua Resort PanamaPanama City, PanamaaquariusSt. Maarten, Dutch AntillesBlueTurks & CaicosC8 VIDANTA RESORTPuerto Vallarta, MexicoMorgan’s PointBermudaSt. kitts resortSt. KittsAQUA DUNYADubai, UAEDubaILANDDubai, UAEDubai Sports CityDubai, UAEINDIA/SOUTHEAST ASIAAAMBY WORLD RESORTPune, IndiaHyundai SungwooLeisure TownSeoul, KoreaEUTOPIA RESOrtRiyadh, Saudi Arabiacentara grand miragebeach resortPattaya, ThailandLulu IslandAbu Dhabi, UAEDesaru rESORTJohor, MalaysiaKapuk LandingJakarta, IndonesiaMedia Place @Dubai Media CityDubai, UAEDowntown @ uNiworldKolkata, IndiaKoh Lan ResortKoh Lan, ThailandENCHANTED KINGDOMSanta Rosa City, PhilippinesResorts worldSentosa, SingaporeFuture LANDVinh Phuc, Vietnamsingapore tourism studySingaporeHA LONG BAYHa Long Bay, VietnamSuwon ResortSuwon, South Koreareka resortBillund, Denmarkwest bay Lagoon ResortDoha, Qataryiti ResortMuscat, OmanJaipur tourism cityJaipur, IndiaTaman FestivalBali, Indonesia
The next big tourist destinationFortune Bay Tourism CityCLIENTChimelongGroupPROJECTFortune BayTourism CityLOCATIONHengqin Island,ChinaSCOPEMaster planningand conceptdesignSIZE600 haPROGRAMCommercialResidentialMarinaHilltop entertainment376.17 ha80.5 ha37.2 ha237.82 haWaterfront promenadeHotelsSafariMarine theme parkSchool
Seen as the next big tourist destination in China, Fortune Bay Tourism City is situatedon Hengqin Island, a few kilometres from Macau. FORREC was asked to create a masterplan for this vibrant development, encompassing entertainment, a large luxury retail mall,luxury hotels, commercial, residential, a safari park and a hilltop eco park. The waterfrontincludes international ferry terminals and a large-scale yacht marina.
A complete resort experienceKoh Lan ResortKoh Lan Resort elegantly meets the resort destination needs of today and tomorrow, offering the highest level of entertainment opportunitiesfor guests. Koh Lan preserves the outstanding natural landforms and integrates them with a new marina, entertainment hub, water park,condominiums and beach resort with a variety of amenities and attractions. The resort also offers a variety of accommodation from 5-star luxuryto family resorts.ClientHemaraj Landand DevelopmentPublic CompanyLimitedPROJECTKoh Lan ResortLOCATIONKoh Lan,ThailandSCOPEMaster ve, programdevelopment andconcept designSize41 haPROGRAM5 hotels (1,200 keys)MarinaBeach clubRetail / F&BConference centreAttractions94,300 m221,350 m210,500 m211,000 m23,600 m212,550 m2Water park3-star family resort village hotel4-star water park beach hotelResidential
Expansion of a premier resortDeerhurst ResortFORREC completed an overall site study in preparation for the planned expansion of one of Ontario’s premier resorts.This study facilitated the timely approval of the expansion with innovative planning that satisfied all environmental regulations.ClientDeerhurstResorts aSCOPEMaster planningand detailed e golf courseResidentialCOMPLETED1991
Part mythology, part spectacular realityHa Long BayDue to its unique beauty, Ha Long Bay has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To create a site-sensitive destination development,FORREC devised a comprehensive master plan, based on local mythology, that included an archipelago of reclaimed land connecting thespectacular natural islands and rock formations. The mixed-use program of marinas, resorts, commercial-retail, cultural and residential areashelps make the waterfront accessible to the existing city for both tourists and the resident population.Program PlanLand Use PlanCirculation Plan& UnderGround/PodiumParkingExhibitionMidrise ResidentialCanalRetailEntertainment RetailMarinaCommercial OfficeHotelCultural Centre, Library, Aquarium,MuseumSingle Family ResidentialCentral Lagoon HubLowrise residentialParkingProperty LineCLIENTVina MegastarGroupConcept DiagramPROJECTHa Long BayLOCATIONHa Long Bay,VietnamSCOPEMaster planningand conceptdesignPhasesThreeSiZE36.32 haTotal GFA503,000 al officeResidentialMarina
A new world-class experience in SingaporeResorts World at SentosaGenting Berhad/Star Cruises, the prospective investors for this 49-hectare Integrated Resort, retained FORREC*, to assist in the planning,design and landscaping of this world-class project, which includes a Universal Studios theme park, sea/marine life park, world congress centre,international showroom, casino, entertainment festive walk, waterfront promenade, and four major hotel complexes.*in conjunction with Michael Graves & Associates (hotel architects) and DP Architects Pte. Ltd. (architect of record)CLIENTGenting Berhad/Star CruisesPROJECTResorts World atSentosaLOCATIONSentosa Island,SingaporeSCOPESIZEMaster planning,programdevelopment,concept designand landscapearchitecture49 ha
A historic lakeport, revivedMuskoka WharfThe master plan for this waterside community is based on the traditional use of the Lake Muskoka harbour. There has been a renewed interest inthe steamships that served this area for mo
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