Harmonizing Nature and Recreation-A Lake and Mountain Resort at Khanpur Dam for Serenity and Adventure
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2025
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
This thesis, "Harmonizing Nature and Recreation – A Lake and Mountain Resort at
Khanpur Dam for Serenity and Adventure," considers the construction of a resort at
Khanpur Dam which provides recreational activities while taking into consideration the
ecological balance of the area. My design intent for the resort is to provide recreational
opportunities while preserving the natural ecology of the site.
To solve the issue of sustainable tourism, this project employs biophilic design
principles, which integrates nature into the built environment. The proposed resort is
intended to provide a greater value for conservation while offering diverse nature-based
recreational opportunities to improve the air quality as well as the ecological health of
the region.
The resort aims to help address the gap in the outdoor physical and mental wellness
activities in the region by including specialized innovative adventure and wellness
activities at the site. The architecture of the resort will be eco-friendly and designed to
blend with the topography of the area and the local climate. This project strives to
ensure that resorts continue to be built in a manner that they harmoniously enrich the
environment while sustaining socio-ecological wellness for coming generations.