FINIMA BEACH RESORT Architectural Response to Waterfront Development

📄 Project Abstract

Waterfront development has been an issue of wide concern and extensive discussion since the 1970s. This study provides more insight into the phenomenon by applying the existing knowledge to a different political and economic context. The focus of this proposal is to harmonize nature and architecture to create beauty and serene environment The magnificent views and atmosphere of the waterfront will be further enhanced by the sustainable and beautifying elements of the landscape. A phased model is proposed as a prototype of waterfront development. It analyzes waterfront development as a series of five temporal stages, i.e. pre-start-up, start-up, early development, mega projects and maturity. Each of the phases is characterized by the involvement of stakeholders, issues and events, and outcomes. An analysis of Bonny Island waterfront development suggests the applicability of western theory to cases elsewhere in a different political and economic context. The hypothesis on the evolutionar...