Sheregesh. Sector E
1. Analysis of the current situation
As usual we started with an analysis. In order not to torment our readers, we present an abbreviated version of it.
We compared the main indicators of Sheregesh with those of other successful and popular ski resorts among Russians. All these resorts have been thoroughly studied. Identified the pros and cons. And thanks to all this, favorable vectors for the development of various aspects of the tourist infrastructure became clear.
Sheregesh in relation to other resorts
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| lack of orderly residential development far from the airport lack of quality infrastructure a small number of economical housing in the immediate vicinity of the slope (225 places out of 1842) |
2. Suggestions for positioning
The most demanding groups in terms of the number of functions are young people and families with children. In winter, most of the leisure activities are for young people, families with children and people over 50.
Based on the previous analysis, several functional concepts for sector E were formulated:
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The best place for extreme sports | A resort for people who may not ski | Starting point for various journeys | A place to live all year round | |||||
| Description: A place for extreme sports Attracted by: amateur athletes, professional athletes Main functions in winter: skiing from the slopes, heliskiing, halfpipe, snowpark Main functions in summer: downhill, off-road, dirt, training tracks Investments: snowboard and downhill skiing trails: halfpipe, snowparks, heliskiing. Mountain bike trails and training areas Pros: attracting athletes from all over the Russian Federation Cons: less involvement of other groups. Large investment in mountain biking trails Features: with proper development, Sheregesh can become the largest mountain biking resort in Russia. | Description: a resort for people who tried skiing and did not like it, or they got injured Attracted by: young people, 50+, parents with children Main functions in winter: ice rink, spa, shopping, cafes, etc. Main functions in summer: pool, wellness center, spa, walks, etc. Investment: requires a large number of maintenance personnel and space, respectively, and investments Pros: Provides great opportunities for investors Cons: requires more total investment and architectural objects Features: adaptive option for staged formation | Description: Creation of an extensive network of navigation and infrastructure for tourism. Sector E is the center of the structure Attracted by: young people, parents with children Main functions in winter: alpine skiing and snowboarding Main functions in summer: routes for hiking, horseback riding, motorcycle rides, ATVs, etc. Investment: a large number of mountain shelters and an extensive infrastructure network Pros: no big investments Cons: difficult to maintain, since the service area is increasing Features: good for summer use of the area without large investments | Description: Opportunities for year-round living and downshifting Attracted by: youth The main functions in winter: accommodation, high-quality infrastructure, skiing, active outdoor activities The main functions in summer: accommodation, high-quality infrastructure, walks, active outdoor activities Investments: quality housing, a large number of leisure facilities, places to work (coworking spaces) Pros: profitable Cons: big investment Features: may become a popular format for young people who work remotely | |||||
3. Territory analysis
Based on the landscape analysis of the territory, the most profitable areas for design were identified, which are less shaded, have a better view, a lower slope and optimal transport accessibility.
4. Concept
Sector E becomes the starting point for the start of various routes in both winter and summer. A café, a cinema, a promenade with shops and other public functions are organized on the ground floors of the hotels. The boulevard connects the main access point to the village with the main ski area. It also provides for the staging of the development of the residential and hotel sectors in small areas.
If you hover over the image, you can see how the activities change depending on the season.
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How should resort architecture with a national flavor look like? Do not build the same Italian renaissance or alpine chalets in Russia. Therefore, we took the national tower as a basis, rethought it, made it modern, taking into account the conditions of the sector.
