Tillery Hill Resort at Patoka Lake

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Authors
Tobias, William G.
Advisor
Mendelsohn, Stanley B.
Issue Date
1984
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Degree
Thesis (B. Arch.)
Department
College of Architecture and Planning
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Abstract

The Patoka Reservoir is located in the Hoosier National Forest but is owned by the State of Indiana and reserved for public use. While the reservoir is the second largest body of water in Indiana and has adequate areas for boating, swimming, fishing, and other water related sports; the surrounding land areas offer outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, hunting, and an endless opportunity to experience nature. Because of the extensive use of the Patoka Lake and its properties, the Department of Natural Resources felt there was a need for additional recreational facilities.At the present time, there are no onsite lodging facilities available. Coupling the extensive use with the adequate area and natural feasibility, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources felt a luxury resort lodge would benefit the Patoka Lake Project and the State of Indiana. A tract of land known as "Tillery Hill" has been alloted for the development of a resort. In June of 1983, a "Prospectus and Statement of Intent for the Development of Tillery Hill" was published. Its purpose was to attract developers interested in entering an agreement with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for proposals of the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of said luxury resort.While attending Ball State University, I decided to undertake this project as my Architectural Thesis Design. The thesis entails a Master Planning Study and a developed design of what would be the Main Lodge Complex. My analysis, concepts, and proposals, as well as the final design solutions for both the Master Site Plan and the Lodge Complex are included within. This thesis book will carry you through somewhat of a condensed version of the design process, and also give you insight to some of the issues evaluated which to the best of my abilities as a designer, I used to create the most desirable architectural solution.