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HERCOGISTE RESORT LIEZERE PROVINCE CENTRAL EASTERN LATVIA

THE NEW REALMHERCOGISTE RESORT LIEZERE PROVINCE CENTRAL EASTERN LATVIA

117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 1PAGETable of Contents

The Hercogiste Resort Spa- The Realm Liezere Madonas Latvia

Table of Contents

Background 2The Realm 5Vision Plan 6Districts 7Grand Wilderness Resort 8Arrival 15Viking Route 16Nordic Adventure 21Agroplex 24Hansastadt 28Bioscape 32EcoTown 37Equus 40Residence Village 43Service Village 44Back of House 45Festivals 46Implementation 47Schedule 48Programs & cost schedules 49


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 2PAGEBackground

Acknowledgements 57 BACkGRouND To PRojECT2.1 HERCoGISTE BEGINNINGS

2.1.1 The project’s authors began the Hercogiste project in 2009. In 2010, Belokon Holdings purchased about 800 hectares of land near Madonas after a close analysis of the territory in the Liezere region of east central Latvia. Key factors that determined this acquisition were the beautiful landscape, a green untouched environment, local cultural traditions and the geographic position. Together with the purchase of the land preparatory research work started, including project strategy, long-term development guidelines and the beginnings of an economic model. In 2011 the project was presented to Madona Region Council.

2.1.2 .Terra Libre LLC. at Riga is the project management company undertaking the Hercogiste project implementation. The location is 57 degrees 1’ 31” N 25 degrees 55’ 32” E

2.2 HERCoGISTE VISIoN: A FuTuRE ToWN DESCRIBED By VALERI BELokoN

2.2.1 Valeri Belokon, the instigator of the project stated, ‘We have taken the initial steps is this very long-term vision. We hope to create a plan that will guide the development of a socially, environmentally sustainable small town. We envision an innovative tourism development as the core of the community and hope that over time other sustainable businesses will be drawn to this location. - Hopefully, it will be a place for ‘greener’ life, where people can learn about and enjoy harmony with nature.’

2.3 STAR LEISuRE-LIGHTHouSE CREATIVE INC

2.3.1 Star Leisure Development Consultants of Cape Town South Africa with Lighthouse Creative, Inc Vision Planners and Designers of Orlando, Florida, were invited to join the development team as planners, programmers and creative architectural consultants. The combined Star Leisure-Lighthouse Creative team met in Latvia at the beginning of September, 2011, firstly to inspect the site, then to understand the objectives of the Terre Libre client

group before they began a contribution to a overall physical, economic and market feasibility being conducted by Happold Consulting of London, scheduled for completion in early October.

2.4 HERCoGISTE: DuRATIoN oF PRojECT 2.4.1 TheHercogiste concept has a 10 – 20 year duration span. The project concept of Valeri Belokon came through discussions with Prince Charles, British heir to the throne.

2.5 LAND REVIEW

2.5.1 The intention of the Hercogiste Resort & Spa project is to create a unique Latvian ‘tourist driven’ destination at the center-east portion of the country. The location is two and a half hours driving time from the main population center of Riga. The eight hundred hectares lie within the Liezere province near Madonas comprising wooded valleys, forested gulleys, upland grassy slopes, low marsh areas and small lakes that wander in many directions across the property. The value in the land, apart from the size, lies in its’ natural beauty. This is the silence of a country with very low regional density. The master plan should respect this.

2.6 HERCoGISTE- TERRA LIBRE HAPPoLD STuDIES

2.6.1 JSC Hercogiste, with their partner Terra Libre LLC chose Happold Consulting, a London based consulting company to prepare the preliminary development plan for the sustainable city.

2.6.2 ‘The town is not intended to be a rapidly built real estate project for short-term profit. The goal is to realize a unique vision about community that will serve as an example for other communities in Latvia. A key feature of the project is implementation of a town concept that consists of three main components: first of all, eco-friendly tourism, secondly – education and knowledge and finally – an eco friendly way of living. In support of this vision the development plan of the territory will seek to retain, even improve the natural beauty of existing forests as well as creating nature parks for both visitors and residents. The town

‘Spin-‐off’ Tourism

Spin-‐off

Eco/Science & Lifestyle

Medical/Rehab

Cultural (permanent)

Available Market

Capital Intensity

Risk

=oten>al Return

•  If Tourism is not the pebble can it be the ripple? Although tourism may not be the main driver for development on the Hercogiste site, this does not preclude it from adding to the business acEviEes on the site F developing a visitor economy driven by the other acEviEes on site:

Growing Interest

Strong compeEEon

Strong CompeEEon

Can grow in stages

Requires deal With Insurer

Low returns

•  Spin-‐off tourism will work best where it is most closely aligned to the primary acEviEes on siteN As interest in Eco approaches, products and lifestyles grows naEonally and internaEonally, visitaEon related to Eco producEon and research on site may have considerable potenEalN It has the advantages of: •  Combining leisure with educaEon •  Making supporEng faciliEes F accommodaEon/ O&P into an aQracEon in their own right •  Having the producEon faciliEes and community as main aQracEon rather than requiring

investment in a maRor separate aQracEonN SupporEng faciliEes can be added incrementally as the market builds

Ini$al Hercogiste work has i3en$4e3 3 $ers o6 poten$al interven$on:

Environment

:spira$ons 6or Hercogiste Eco Project: 3 levels

Community Built on mutual trust & safety

Hercogiste Place &

Community

Wellbeing Personal & Spiritual

Wellbeing

Jobs Decent, High Value Jobs suppor@ng

families

Learning & Skills Skills for the Eco Economy

Public Educa@onDeEperience

Business Network of High

Value Eco-‐ Businesses

Nature Balance Impact of

development

Society Built on mutual trust & safety Opportunity

For personal development

Hercogiste’s aspira@ons match those we encountered from many parts of Latvian society during our research

Popula@on Stable or growing

Na@onal popula@on

Inclusion Poverty and inequality reduc@on

Efficiency Resource efficient

economy

Environment Preserve and enhance

Latvia’s natural patrimony

Access To nature and

countryside

Economy Rebalanced, Compe@@ve produc@ve economy

Knowledge Knowledge based, high Value added

economy Human Capital

Highly skilled workforce

Health Healthy

Environment friendly

lifestyles

Poten$al Catalysts: •  Tourism? •  Eco Produc@on? • 

Central Hub •  Eco City?

Business Network •  Na@onal? •  Sector specific or broader?

Na$onal Impact •  Gained through:

Illustrations by Happold Consulting


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 3PAGEDevelopment Options and Market

and zoning will be defined by development plan.’

3.1 HERCoGISTE-TERRA LIBRE 3.1.1 In August 2011: Stage one of the three-stage integrated development plan (IDP) for Hercogiste-community was concluded. During the first phase of development plan Happold carried out in-depth analysis, evaluating economical, territorial, environmental, social and other aspects of the project. Happold Consulting conducted interviews with more than 40 experts who represented various Latvian industries. On the ground local conditions and data analysis, were defined. This includes a vision of the driving force for economic development in Liezere, development of social environment and possible ways of developing the local infrastructure. All suggestions anticipate maximum usage of regional advantages, conditions and previous development plans, implementing sustainable, long-term solutions.

3.2 STAR LIGHTHouSE: LATVIA WoRk SEPTEMBER 1 - 7 2011

3.2.1 In Latvia Star Leisure-Lighthouse Creative team reviewed the considerable work effort that has been previously applied in Happold’s feasibility studies. Accepting the overarching name, aims and connotation of Hercogiste, the team explored alternative different models of development at various scales of investment and return on investment.

3.3 STAR LIGHTHouSE: EARLy SEPTEMBER 2011: 3.3.1 With a view to the creation of ‘do-able’ projects that fit within the philosophical and commercial aims of the client the Star Lighthouse team spent four days at the beginning of September producing six different land options appropriate in scale within the context of location and landscape. One of the models rejected as unsuitable for this site is a casino resort. This is because there is not a close proximity airfield of less than thirty minutes to the site. The team also considered the impact of an Eco City model for a future urban habitat and found the land generally unsuitable by a city’s obvious density implication,

and because of the high start up cost in capitalization required to create the critical mass. They considered residential possible, and subject to the success of the early phases of the tourist initiative proposed in this document, a town could develop in time. 3.4 STAR-LIGHTHouSE: FouR DEVELoPMENT oPTIoNS

• AStandAloneResortandSpaComplex(small scale and local market) – Blackberry Farm • AGrandWildernessResort,Spa&Attractions and Residential Areas ( Latvia, Baltic Region and Europe/International)• ASmallHotelandResidentialDestination (Latvia Region)• ASmallthemepark(Nationaland International)

3.5 RESPoNDING To MARkETS

3.5.1 The challenge is to imagine and size a destination that is not only unique in Latvia, but draws on wider markets than the country of Latvia itself (2.2 million population). This means identifying themes that can appeal to visitors from north Europe, including Germany(11%),andtheRussiaFederation(15%),currently major sources of foreign visitors. The project we conceive commences as tourist driven, later morphing into one in which outlying residential districts play a part. Once this model is established plans for a new town can take place.

3.5.2 This project will be of considerable magnitude, investment of money and enterprise. The Russian border is not far way, and potentially the market of western Russia that reaches as far as Moscow and St Petersburg in the long term is attractive. Selected projects need to be considered for their strength of drawing power, sustainability, and potential for change.

3.6 STAR-LIGHTHouSE: oWNER DIRECTIVE 3.6.1 At the team’s presentation in Riga on September 5, Valeri Belokon, gave clear indication to Star-Lighthouse that the option he wished to study was theGrandWildernessResort,SpawithAttractionsand Residential.

RURAL FARMS

“The soul of Latvia is revealed in the typical rural farmyard, where one lives in harmony with nature's laws and rhythms. It is a place where ancient tradi-tions are respected and annual festivals are joyously celebrated. On Jāņi (Summer solstice) the tradi-tional bonfire is lit in almost every farm. Līgotāji (the celebrants of the festival) who, during the day have gathered colourful Jāņu zāles (field flowers), head off in pairs to seek the legendary secret fern blos-som that blooms only once a year on this night. The single-family farm is an integral part of the Latvian landscape. Many still look just as they did centuries ago. The Latvian landscape is also unimaginable without its stately old trees; oaks that are several hundred years old can be found in farmyards, as well as in the fields. Here as well, Latvia has become home to 9,000 - 10,000 pairs of white storks. To-day, an increasing number of farmers are opening their farms to tourists. More than 140 farms offer bed-and-breakfast services and a variety of leisure activities.”


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 4PAGEFirst Concept Sketch Perspective


10.13.115PAGEWelcome to ‘The Realm’117.09.11PROJECT #

Welcome to ‘The Realm’ Grand Wilderness Resort Spa and Districts.

5.1 INITIAL MARkET ASSuMPTIoNS

5.1.1. Star-Lighthouse are leisure and hospitality planners with a deep knowledge of leisure and hospitality projects. We apply economic models that enable approximate calculations to be made regarding attendance impact, frozen density, and peak day ‘ in project’ projections. We believe that this project should be designed to handle between 500,000 visitors a year rising to one million visitors. Too small and the project will not have sufficient “critical mass” to draw visitors from beyond the Latvian borders, too big and the project will require massivefundingandmajormarketingnotonlybyTerreLibre,buttheGovernmentofLatvia.

5.1.2 Attendance is based on an assumption that with effective marketing, quality concepts and attractions, the Realm project can provide a maximum of two days attraction offer, (athough hotel guests may stay longer)

5.2 INITIAL MoDEL

Projected Annual Attendance 500,000 doubling to 1,000,000•Operating Days 240 + Winter and Christmas Festivals•Average Day 9,259•Peakmonthattendance 25%ofyear 250,000•Peak Week attendance /4.43 56,433•PeakDayAttendance@20%ofweek 11,287•PeakInParkAttendance70% 7,901•Entertainment Capacity Units at 1.75 13,826 HECU •

5.2.1TheGrandWildernessLodgeandsmallervillagesprovideforon-sitelodgingfor2,000people.Againstthe 500,000 per annum model up to 4,000 people arriving for the day should be accommodated by car and bus parking spaces. Accordingly, in addition to the hotel parking, 2,000 car parking spaces are designed in the structured covered park near the Orientation and Transportation Center.

InstantaneousFoodServiceDemand@25%ofpeakinparkattendance 1,975•DistributionofFoodServiceFastFood55% 1,096•Table Service @ 1 turn/hour 296 •Snack bars /concessions @ 3.5 turns/hour •4 * Hotel Density at Maximum (excluding staff) 1,000•DayVisitors@15%•

5.2.2. This Hercogiste complex constitutes a significant critical mass where the sum of the whole will exceed the value of the parts. Secondary and tertiary opportunities will exist for the development of hotels, convention and sports facilities, supporting retail, restaurant and other venues as the complex grows and matures.

5.3 BACk SToRy

5.3.1 At the Riga meeting the Star-Lighthouse team emphasized the importance of story telling as a fundamental building block to the creation of the ‘high concept.’ Once this story line (also called the back story) is established and agreed upon, development tasks identify the location of spaces on the land that will ultimately contain content within appropriate scaled building masses of unique and original architecture. Architecture wraps content, and without content architecture is a shell in which content has to modified or adapted at a later moment. Story telling is of the utmost importance, and for ‘story’ the word ‘theme’ may be used. Themes and stories lend character to the experience, and in themselves may become the inspiration for specific and varied attractions. Attractions at different levels of scale are considered as magnets, and it is these magnets of attraction that draw out the visitor across the land and contribute to the visitor day.

5.3.2 The broad themes of this resort include, but are not limited to: Back to Nature. Back to History: Pastoral; Battles;farmwork;invaders(Swedes;Teutons;Russian;Germans;Poles;Lithuanians;).Recreationofbattles;Outdoor Theaters (performers good and cheap locally) space frame tents: Horse rings; Sports rings. Music location: Bands (on circuit); local folklore festivals. Christmas festival: Santa Claus; Reindeers; Christmas markets; Winter Wonderland; Skating Rinks; Sleigh rides; Open Fires; Cross country skiing; Ice Village (eg: Dr Zhivago)Sports:GolfAcademy;Basketball;GolfAcademy;FootballAcademy(associatedwithBlackpoolFC);Training facility for other football clubs; Football Hotel Self sufficiency; Eco friendly; Eco Best Practice.

5.4 TRACkING AND DWELL TIME

5.4.1 Because of the relatively long travel time to the location (limiting an individual’s day hours in the project )and because of an absence of surrounding hotels our concept plan proposes a two day attraction value with sufficient elements to occupy all segments of the market. This is called “turns per hour“. Here the objective is to slow the visitor to spend longer time in each of the destination districts. Time in the project is of considerable importance. This can be achieved not only by the period spent in each of the districts’ attraction, but in “tracking,” the dimensional walking time or time spent in the transportation experiences that convey the visitor around the site. Because of the pastoral nature and significant distance between the districts this can be necessarily slow. The combination of “attraction experiences” and “tracking” are the main contributors to the length of stay. The total stay is known as “Dwell Time.”

5.5 HouRLy ENTERTAINMENT CAPACITy CALCuLATIoNS

5.5.1 Star-Lighthouse further calculates the power and holding capacity of attractions in hourly entertainment capacity units. an attraction that occupies the visitor has a calculated capacity. This study ensures that capital for the development of these attractions is used properly and effectively.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 6PAGEVision Plan

6.1 GuIDING PRINCIPLES VISIoN PLAN

A Vision Plan is a projection of how we imagine the project to be at build out. A project will rarely achieve all the aims of the Vision Plan because time and operation will change the dynamics. Imagining the future and working backward from the Vision plan is one way of guiding development. This proposes an optimistic view that removes obstacles to development. Our long term aim is to make the project sustainable and to allow the first phase of construction to become the future building blocks for expansion projects that lead to the eventual establishment of a community. Whether this might be a town or a city is too early to tell, but the plan provides tourist activities at start up. The value of the land is in its’ pristine state, and other than for the massing of the district concepts the aim is to leave the land as it is; to silence and nature.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 7PAGEDistricts Plan

7.1 THE BIG PICTuRE: DISTRICTS

7.1.1 The destination project envisaged occupies small portions (districts) of a land that generally slopes from a higher elevation in the north to a lower in the south. Ten development districts, and (three support areas) represent aspects of an environmentally sensitive world presented in past, present and future themes imagined to be powerful enough to attract a European visitor. This is a ‘must see’ destination when visiting Latvia.

7.2 DISTRICTS DEFINITIoN

7.2.1 At various places across The Realm individual districts are thematic in nature and represent cultural and ecological stories of the Baltic States, Russia, Finland,Poland,Germany,Lithuania,Estonia,Swedenand Norway, as they pertain to the Latvian experience. Our objective is the creation of stand-alone villages, some with lodging, that reflect unique architecture but give reference to history; the stories of the Vikings, their influence in Russia, the Hansa League, etc. There are precedents for this workable concept. The Polynesian Culture Center on Oahu, Hawaii, the content of the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT in Orlando, the Viking Village at Jorkvik, York in England.

7.3 LAND uSE STRATEGy MAINTAIN LAND VALuES 7.3.1 In every case the intention of the Hercogiste Vision Plan, and subsequently the conceptual master plan and districts plans is to preserve the natural beauty of the land. Some of the stated themes of the districts represented may well be translated by astonishing architectural interpretations inspired by tradition but contemporary in nature. The abundance of timber might suppose that many structures that contain the content are wood (perhaps taken from the property given curing time), metal, glass and concrete. Some structure may be buried within the folds of the land or contained within the natural contours of the land. Either way our initial analysis

of the land is to suppose that we build within appropriate places within the forest, or at its’ edges.

7.4 LAkES AND RIVER

7.4.1 By building up banks and damming at the southern edge the low laying marsh and peat areas may become deep enough to form river and lakes. Peat lakes differ from other lakes. Peat has formed from the build up of partially rotted plant material in the wet environments and may be seen as bog. Peat soils have a marked effect on the physical, chemical and biological nature of peat lakes. For example, the water is usually stained a brownish color due to the high levels of dissolved organic matter leaching from adjoining peat soils. Water in the bottom of the lake is usually mildly acidic and often low in dissolved oxygen. Peatlands take many thousands of years to develop. They develop where the rate of plant growth is greater than the rate of decay, and contain plants that are specially adapted to the waterlogged conditions and low nutrient levels.

7.4.2 Peatlands are fragile ecosystems that are susceptible to fire, increases in nutrients and the effect of drainage. Find out more about how bogs differ from other types of wetland areas.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 8PAGEThe Grand Wilderness Resort District Plan


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 9PAGEDistrict 1 The Grand Wilderness Lodge & Spa

9.1 DISTRICT 1: THE GRAND WILDERNESS LoDGE AND SPA

ARRIVAL 9.1.1 A wide processional entryway from the Riga-Madonas Road leads the guest to a covered parking place, or if staying overnight to parking adjacent to the hotel. Within 800 hectares of pristine land. The Realm is an elegant resort of interconnected narrow tramways, verdant wooded acres, a serpentine river and lakes. A members-only championship-caliber golf course beckons with stunning greens and vistas of forest and marsh. Passing by the guardhouse we arrive at the hotel

along a magnificent landscaped drive that bends towards the Porte Cochere. Proximity parking for cars, buses, VIP and Handicap parking form two curving wedges heavily landscaped beneath the mature tree cover. The covered porte cochere provides shelter for guests in inclement weather.

9.1.2 Inside the hotel’s vestibule a magnificent hall opens to the views with inward facing floors at varying levels. The Grand Wilderness Resort Lodge is inspired by the great retreats of the nineteenth century and as such honors Latvian craftsmanship and artistry, celebrating the majesty of the unspoiled

wilderness of the Hercogiste properties. The Grand Wilderness Lodge is a five-hundred room guest hotel complex with its own spa set in verdant landscape. It is an impressive five and six story hotel in the grand manner occupying a hillside site with superb sylvan and meadow views in all directions. The drawing demonstrates its presence and potential, imagined as a construct in timber and stone.

9.1.3 The theme of the hotel is ‘harmony with nature’. Authentic decor and genuine artifacts pay homage to the Baltic cultures and the pioneering spirit of all world explorers. From its stunning lobby, built from

local pine, to its’ 20m-tall lobby fireplace, the resort is as beautiful, as it is impressive. Its’ guest rooms offer themes of wildlife, nature and native Latvian designs. Whirlpool tubs are included in the suites. Outside on the resort terraces bubbling springs flow, tumbling into sparkling waterfalls. In fine weather a swimming pool surveys the landscape. An indoor pool is available when the days grow shorter and colder. Outside recreation areas including tennis and swim club can be found in the grounds. The naturalistic landscape is a masterpiece of design using the local natural rock forms embedded as markers.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 10PAGEGrand Wilderness Lodge Sketch Plan and Elevations


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 11PAGEGrand Wilderness Lodge Organization Diagrams

Hotel Arrival Level Hotel Upper Level


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 12PAGEThe Amber Spa Perspective Plan & Atmospheres

12.1 DISTRICT 1 THE AMBER SPA

12.1.1 Within the contemporary-classic form the Amber Spa, here shown as a crossbow ground plan, contains swim pools, massage and treatment, hot stone rooms, tepidarium, frigidarium, Finnish sauna and Health Club. The interior is decorated with themes from the Amber Road, the great trading route that crossed Latvia from south to north. Under the northern sun are outdoor decks set up for lounge chairs around


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 13PAGEForever Wild Champion Golf Course

an oblong pool. Beautiful maidens caress the visitors’ cares away. 13.1 DISTRICT 1 FoREVER WILD CHAMPIoN GoLF CouRSE AND CLuBHouSE 13.1.1 Set lower in elevation than the hotel and with proximity to car parking the 18 hole The Forever Wild Golf course runs from The Grand Wilderness Lodge north and west and east to end in a magnificent final 18th hole situtated within a natural bowl. The course may be constructed on the Scottish principle of links with real roughs, yet polished greens. Bunkers, traps, natural woodland and watery streams are designed to take advantage of the rolling terrain. Environmentally this is the least expensive form of golf course to

maintain.

13.1.2 Associated with the OzoGolfClubandBelokonHoldings is the Riga Golf School. The first golf sports school in Latvia for kids and

youth ages 6-18 with the goal of popularizing the game of golf among the young, to prepare the base for the Junior National teams, as well as make the game affordable to different social groups. As at Riga, this clubhouse at the Realm provides golf equipment, excellent training facilities and various levels of competitive system. The best players represent their schools in competitions outside Latvia, become members of the Junior National team. Internationally certified professionals work with new golfers.

13.1.3 The challenges of the variable weather in Latvia create the need for viable indoor spaces, as well as outdoor environments in keeping and scale to the annual flux of visitors. Running, horse riding, cycling, boating and water sports are accounted for within the Hercogiste master plan. In winter langlauf-skiing and other snow based sports are provided, not forgetting year round indoor activities such as swimming, basket ball, skating ,ice hockey and curling.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 14PAGE Forever Wild Golf Club House Floor Roof Plans Elevation


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 15PAGEDistrict 2 Parking Orientation & Transport Center

15.1 DISTRICT 2. THE oRIENTATIoN AND TRANSPoRTATIoN CENTER

15.1.1 There are two entrances to the property. One, designed for visitors of the hotel and guests or visitors to the Districts, the other accessing the eventual town and residential portions of the site (See District 10). The day visitor exchanges the petrol fueled car for an electric vehicle or slow moving road tram. These reduce the requirement for heavy roads, provide for clean air across the site and neighboring properties. The trams leave on a regular schedule fromtheGrandWildernessLodgeorfromtheOrientation and Transportation Center that is adjacent to the day parking decks. There are 2,000 car parking spaces and adjacent surface parking for buses. The car parking construction can be phased. At the Orientation Center visitors learn about the various destination districts.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 16PAGEDistrict 3 The Viking Route Village Plan

16.1 DISTRICT 3: THE VIkING RouTEINTRoDuCTIoN To THE AGE oF THE VIkINGS!

16.1.1 At the beginning of this era more than a thousand years ago the territory known as Latvia today became famous as a trading crossroads. The ‘routefromtheVikingstotheGreeks’mentionedin ancient chronicles stretched from Scandinavia through Latvian territory via the Daugava River to ancient Rus, and beyond to the Byzantine Empire. This District of The Realm presents the Viking cultures within an authentic Viking village containing: Thor’s Feast Dinner Hall, Ragnar’s Battle Stadium, the Runes and Saga Theater, and many crafts displays and active workshopareas.Guests,knownhereas“skraelings”,may occupy a genuine sod clad Viking hut for a memorable overnight sensation.

16.1.2 Constructed on the hill the village is fortified with a timber and earth palisade. Authentic structures based on those discovered at Hedeby or L’Anse Aux Meadows in Labrador contain habitats, workshops, halls, shops, display and attraction areas. Thors Feast, is a reconstructed Viking Chieftain’s Long Barrow Hall. This three hour long dinner show includes bones thrown to the dogs beneath the table. Work halls include an iron smithy containing a forge with iron slag, carpentry and a specialized boat repair area by the lake. Artifacts on display include stone oil lamps,


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 17PAGEDistrict 3 The Viking Route Village Detail

whetstones, bronze fastening pins. For children in particular the surrounding fields are designed on the shieling system, a type of animal husbandry developed in the Scandinavian countries.

17.1.1 The operation of the Viking Village should be imagined along the lines of Colonial Willamsburg in Virginia. In authentic costume players and The Realm Vikings take part in field demonstrations within a specially constructed amphitheater to demonstrate Viking weaponry, archery, battle tactics, axe throwing, etc.Graphicbannerswaveintheair.Inthistheatricalspace the warriors demonstrate their shields and double-headed axes. You might see the ghost of Kirk Douglas among them.

17.1.2 At that moment the enemy line began to move. It came at us not in a single organized rush, but as a ragged, rolling charge, the Irish first letting loose a high keening scream, which overlaid the deeper roar of their Norse allies. They ran forward in a broken torrent, brandishing axes, swords, pikes, spears. A few tripped on the rough ground and went sprawling, vanishing under the feet of their companions, but the ones on top rushed on, determined to gather as much speed as possible before they hit the shield wall. When the collision came, there was a massive, shattering crack like oak trees falling in the forest, and into the air flew an eerie cloud of grey and white sprinkled with bright flecks. It was the dust and whitewash from several thousand shields that had been carefully cleaned and repainted before the battle.’ Tim Severin ‘Viking’


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 18PAGEDistrict 3 The Viking Route Perspective


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 19PAGEDistrict 3 The Viking Route Waterfront Perspective

After dark a Viking ship lies moored out in the water. The Saga of the Vikings is projected as a show on sails. Voyages West and East. At the end of the show the Viking Chief dies and the ship becomes a burning remnant.

19.1 VIkING CHILDREN

• Forthechildren’sareaauthorPeterWard’s Viking Trilogy is translated as an Eighth- Century Adventure for Twenty-First Century Children. Eric Bignose, the bravest of the young Viking rebels, embarks on a dangerous journey. Together with Beowulf, he rescues a mystical bear cub.

19.2 VIkING FESTIVAL

19.2.1 Once a year the Hercogiste Festival takes place at the summer’s solstice to celebrate the Viking heritage. This festival draws hundreds of Viking Latvian descendants from the regions to take part in events and saga-telling. Enjoy the simple picturesque landscape of an authentic Scandinavian village square from the year 1000AD with stone and wood elements and authentic architectural structures. Discover the beauty of ancient Viking art. Dine on authentic Scandinavian dishes and visit shops filled with wonderful wares.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 20PAGEDistrict 3 The Viking Route Thor’s Feast Dining Hall


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 21PAGE

21.1 DISTRICT 4 : NoRDIC ADVENTuRE

21.1.1 The Nordic Adventure is a themed cultural area within ‘The Realm’. It is a place where guests of all ages experience the character, culture and atmospheres of Sweden, Finland and Norway, countries that lie just across the Baltic. In particular,Norway is featured; a land where magic and fairytales are very much alive.

21.1.2 Buildings are based on the traditional architecture of Haugusund, and/or the Bryggen district of Bergen, settlements that originated in the middle of the fourteenth century when heavily influencedbytheNorthGermanHanseaticLeague.Here music, art, costume and dance are portrayed in music halls, lecture theaters, film theaters and exhibit displays.

21.1.3 Some of the pavilions are contemporary in design and constructed of timber, concrete and glass asseenattheWinterOlympicGamesfacilitiesinLillihammer.

District 4 Nordic Adventure Village Atmospheres


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 22PAGEDistrict 9 Nordic Adventure Village Plan & Sports


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 23PAGEDistrict 4 Nordic Adventure Village Fun Outdoors

23.1.1 NoRDIC ENTERTAINMENT PRoGRAM

• RoyalPavilionBanquetHall,• TheArcticNorthernLights• IceHockeyPavilion• TheHansaTradition• Kafe.• TheThorHeyedahlAdventureTheater• Norwegianbooks,candy,hand-knitwoolens, trolls, glass, porcelain, pewter, toys and more!• TheIceHouse,a200roomovernight experience.

23.1.2 A Winter Program. Fun and Fitness in the Snow In the winter the Nordic District expands to take in the great outdoors. On the deep snow covered territory between the forest walls the visitor can take part in:

• Biathlon• Cross-countryskiing• ReindeerSledsandSleighs• Figureskating• Icehockey• NordicCombined• Shorttrackspeedskating• Skijumping• Speedskating

23.1.3 The full Nordic Biathlon ski course contains places for firing at targets. This track weaves over a frozen ice lane – a Lazy river of Winter.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 24PAGEDistrict 5 Agroplex Farming Center Plan and Description

24.1 DISTRICT 5 AGRoPLEx

24.1.1 “Latvia,” to quote the Baltic Times,” has a rich history in agriculture and farming.” From primitive cultivation to the farming techniques of today, to the futuristic production of organic foods and robotic farming of tomorrow our back-story and fascinating content is the subject of this district that fits well within the over-arching brand of ecology. This district is subdivided into Past, Present and Future areas in many hands on, or interactive displays and exhibits.

24.1.2 The focus perspective is how to feed the mouths of the future. From a regional perspective the traditions of Baltic farming practices that translate into food produce and ultimately healthy cooking in every house. The spin offs are research in agro technology, equipment and science. Here is an opportunity for sponsorship support.

24.1.3 Before the beginning of World War II, its farmers had successfully competed with European agro-producers. During Soviet times the small individual farms were replaced by the much larger state, or collective farms. By the end of the 1950s the consolidation of independent homesteads was almost complete, with over 90 percent of the farms turned into the kolhozs.

24.1.4 Today numerous organic farms in Latvia have different levels of certification with a large number of the Vides Veselibas Saimes (Nature Friendly Households) participating in the programs organized by the Association of Latvian Organic founded in 1995. Comparative thematic interpretations of the ‘story of food’ can be seen at the John Deere Pavilion, a Visitor Center at Moline, Illinois, and within the Kraft Pavilion at Epcot. Interactive exhibits mingled with farming equipment, creating a unique hands-on, climb-on experience for visitors of all ages. There are exhibits here to captivate guests of all ages. From antique tractors to the giant modern combine harvesters, to interactive touch-screen displays and films, visitors to The Realm’s Agroplex will find a variety of entertainment opportunities, each with a strong educational twist.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 25PAGEDistrict 5 Agroplex Plan and Atmospheres

25.1.1 Shown on our plan & drawings is the concept for the Agroplex. Upon entering the visitor may involve himself in the history of Latvian farming from mediaeval days, visit representations of a rural village in 1890s, encounter a local country store, whose proprietor has a table set for the evening meal; or inspect the schoolhouse where lessons have been interrupted for the day...perhaps by a special meeting at the church? Here is the life of a Latvian farmer on the edge of a new century...or farming seen through the more recent Soviet Collective Farms.

25.1.2 In the Present understand the plethora of huge equipment that is used on the fields of the world. Combine Harvesters, giant seed ploughs, threshers, mechanized bean cutters, tractors, balers, loaders. They are all here.

25.1.3 In Future Grow is a boat adventure that takes one into the word of organic and farming without soils. See giant tomatoes ripen in special solar towers. Understand the world challenge of growing twice as much food by 2050 to feed nine billion people—with less and less land- a problem to be sure, but scientists are hard at work fomenting a second green revolution. Nitrogen-spewing microbes, underground soil sensors and fruit-picking robots are a part of ‘future precision agriculture.’OutinthefieldsacrossthewayGPS-steered tractors apply fertilizer and water to seeds with sub-inch accuracy.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 26PAGEDistrict 5 Agroplex Sketch Perspective

26.1 AGRoPLEx ENTERTAINMENT PRoGRAM

• AgriculturalExhibitHall• LatvianFarmingVillageexamples• ActiveworkingFields• MachineSheds• It’saBug’sLife:CartoonFilm• GiantCornField:KidsExploratoryAdventure• HorizonTheater:WidescreenInteractive Theater • FourSeedsinaHole:HumorousAdventuresof a Seed • Latvia,DayintheLife200SeatAVTheater• TheWayitWasSovietEraCollectiveFarms Historical• RoboticFarmingDisplaysinonefieldplough and horses in second. Hand tilling in third. • InteractiveExhibits• Kid’sCorner:

26.1.2 Agroplex Kid’s Corner features seed tables displaying a variety of seeds grown around the world. There’s a machine shed where mechanical and engine displays through the ages powered the tractors and harvesters. A two-meter high row of real corn plants lets children see what crops look like up close. A craft area offers opportunities for children to color pictures and tell their own life on the land stories.

•Horizonisawidescreeninteractivetheater featuring important trends and emerging issues in agriculture. The camera roams from renewable resources and wind-generated electricity to solar farming, and novel methods of electrical generation. It spans the problems of fertilizers, notes the need for research into wild plants and grains. It visits the World Seed Bank on Norway where scientists are maintaining a trove of natural elements.

•Latvia:aDayintheLifeisanaweinspiringpatriotic film, presented in high-definition to salute the dedicated work of Latvian farm families.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 27PAGEDistrict 5 Agroplex The Celebration of the Land Theater Plan and Use

27.1 THE LAND THAT SINGS

“The Latvians call themselves a nation of singers. The folk-song tradition is the main symbol used for the nation’s self-identification, and this symbol has a history of one and a half centuries. The idea that Latvians could be more than merely an uneducated class of farmers surfaced for the first time in the middle of the 19th century. jaunlatvieši (the New Latvians), the ideologists of the first national awak-ening, turned to folk songs in order to demonstrate that Latvians have the right to be considered an indi-visible nation. The folk songs were a cultural phe-nomenon that was used to prove that Latvians have a national distinguishing characteristic. The fact that the folk songs originated in the distant past reaf-firmed the nation’s antiquity, its independent history and prospects of persevering in the future. The great number of traditionalists and their cultural unity was turned into a symbolic basis for the nation’s solidar-ity. The widespread movement of accumulating folk-lore at the end of the 19th century truly was a task that consolidated the nation.” Latvian Ministry of Culture

Four Seeds in the Hole. •An amusing media scenario in which four seeds get planted; one for the Rook, one for the Crow, onetoRotandonetoGrow.Learnhowaseedis planted, grown, cared for, harvested, and eventually how it ends up on your dinner table.

GrowingUp.•Computer stations are devoted to population growth, sustainability, agro-technology, and precision farming practices.

The Way it Was Theater •This is the story of farming in Latvia and farm life, through the years from the 1830’s to modern times. The guest learns about how farms were operated during different periods of home rule and occupation and what machinery was used.

Celebration of the Land Theater•An open air amphitheater in the tradition of Song Celebration, providing a venue for yearly song and dance festivals.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 28PAGEDistrict 6 Hansastadt Perspective

28.1 DISTRICT 6: THE HANSASTADT LATVIA AND THE BALTIC TRADERS

28.1.1MediaevalGermanyistheinspirationofDistrict6: The Hansa-Stadt. This village of authentic looking buildings with stepped gables takes its’ inspiration from the Baltic waterfront at Lübeck. Visitors to Hercogiste become involved in the many varied stories of the Hansa League, as well as understanding the significance of the earlier Amber and Fur Routes.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 29PAGEDistrict 6 Hansastadt Attractions Legend Plan

Earlier tribes make their way through Latvia into modern day Russia. The waterfront along a constructed river contains a scaled shipbuilding village. Waterside warehouses, sail lofts, netting, fishermen’s and merchants houses and homes line the cobbled streets. On the river is a full scale kogge.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 30PAGEDistrict 6 Hansastadt Jousting Arena

29.1.1 In the main square of the village is a jousting tilt. With this the knights on horseback present the fabled battles of the Livonian Knights before an audience seated on bleachers. The Square is a world of banners and colorful costumed people, of arts and culture.

In the Museum of the Hansas are genuine artifacts from the daily life of the fifteen-century.

In one of the small squares and courtyards is a 200 room medieval inn.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 31PAGEDistrict 6 Hansastadt Waterfront Perspective

31.1.1 Trading agreements between nations of the Baltic region are explained in an audio-visual environment. The Hanseatic League was a sort of EFTA of the fourteenth century and as a confederationofprimaryGermancities,engagedintrade throughout the entire area of the Baltic.

At Lübeck the representatives of the Hansa Cities met to formulate policy and strategy. Two hundred cities belonged to the League, among them Danzig, Cologne, Riga, Bergen, Brunswick and Viterbo.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 32PAGEDistrict 7 Bioscape Illustrative Legend Plan

32.1 DISTRICT 7 THE BIoSCAPE

32.1.1 The anchor magnet of the southern portion of the site the Bioscape reflects the human story of sorts. We imagine an Eco Davos, a place of ‘People Learning’ that exists for visitors, conventioneers and corporations structured within attractive contemporary architectural halls and pavilions. Here guests are exposed to the world’s physical, spiritual and ecological challenges. The message is knowledge and awareness, in our world around us, and specifically in the elements of our world at micro and macro scales. Within these organically designed pavilions (possibly at the edge of the forest line) mixed media content presents an understanding of the hidden world of science and nature.

32.2 The Bioscape Entertainment Program 32.2.1 Here are exhibits and interpretive shows regarding natural science. True there are museums in capitals of Europe that deal with this subject, but few that entertain in the manner of Walt Disney with simulators, large screen projections, computer experiences, light and audio shows. This Latvian interpretation will please all those interested in life sustaining forces.

32.2.2 Mankind dominates this planet. Man has taken control and whatever future lies for his species, lies in his hands. As we begin to understand the molecular, physical and metaphysical dynamics of mankind with the help of science we realize that we stand on the brink of forces so great as to bring all life to an end.

Enter Bioscape, an entirely novel attraction and educational concept focused on the issues of the balance of nature, man, humankind, body, health and life-style. Bioscape is an international ‘thinking man’s destination’ in its’ scope and impact on the minds of Europeans. Like the ancient Library of Alexandria Bioscape becomes a depository of world knowledge.

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117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 33PAGEDistrict 7 Bioscape Sketch Perspective


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 34PAGEDistrict 7: The Bioscape Entertainment Bubble Diagram

34.1 BuBBLE DIAGRAM

33.1.1The physical layout of Bioscape is conceived in a pin-wheel design with circulation commencing from the center of the project and levels of experience interface. This is the Heritage Hub. Three levels of information are on offer. Subject areas each through a ‘portal’ The hub and spoke layout is a model recommended by Star-Lighthouse. After visiting one destination environment return is made to a general circulation area.

34.2 THREE LEVELS oF VISIToR AWARENESS

33.2.1 Bioscape is designed to encourage repeat visitation in a project conceived with three ‘levels’ of Visitor Awareness. This representation of information allows the visitor to return more than once a year to gain a more detailed feedback in subject matter, not possibly obtained within a single day’s visit.

• Level 1 Entertainment:Group • Level2.Edutainment:SmallGroups/Couples• Level3.DeepEducation/Exploration: Individual

34.3.1 Entertainment: level 1

Level One relates chiefly to the level of information implied through telling the large story generally at speed.

34.3.2 Edutainment: Level 2

Level 2, provides for an intimate, longer interface with subject matters, such as health and medicine. Alternative methods of media like virtual reality and small simulators are used to convey the message. Because this experience is more intimate, the space requirement is smaller. The majority of the guest experiences formed on the entertainment side of the venue. Certain Level 2 activities take place on the investigative edutainment side of the same venue.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 35PAGE District 7 The Bioscape Big BangTheater

35.1Exploratorium/DeepEducation:Level3

Level 3 can be imagined as a one-on-one involvement using interactive machines, state-of-the-art Internet research library, C D ROM. DVD and video, with countless other platforms of individual learning and experimenting. Level 3 experiences of information and research might take place in off site Exploratoria, not directly connected to the main Bioscape project.

35.2 The Visitor Arrival Experience

35.2.1 Seen from ground level Bioscape as a number of interconnecting structures is enveloped in a wilderness, where trees and water symbolize the perfection of nature. Outdoors this environment submits to the temperatures of northern Europe, cold and chilly in the winter months, warm, sometimes sunny in the summer. Vast eons of time, conveyed by light messages and touch carry him through a time tunnel to the point before the creation of life forces.

35.2.2 The Heritage Hub at the heart of the project is the connector and the point from which exploration into the various themes commences and ends.

35.3 The Big Bang Theater

Within the mini IMAX theater our guests witness the formation of stars and galaxies and the key moments of the first four billion years of our planet presented through a combination of super 70mm wide screen formats with music, laser effects, special lighting and projection effects.

35.4 Four Biome Destinations

From the arc of circulation Four Biomes, or Destination Environments provide the guest experience. Within each Biome is a magnet attraction. These districts can be entered at random.

35.1 The Body of Mankind Biome

From the innermost organism of the human body to the collectivity of the entire human race. The story of tribes, races, nations, and cultural traditions occur


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 36PAGEDistrict 7 The Bioscape Entertainment Program

at one end of this spectrum, and at the other the inner workings of the heart and brain, organs that are common to all mankind.

36.2 The Spirit of Mankind Biome

The senses of man, his emotions, beliefs, values and religious views are explained in veneration and understanding conducted at historical, traditional, tribal and semantic levels. Touch, taste, sight, smell and sound are vehicles for exploration. The attractions of this Biome convey the visitor through the complexity of the human spirit and mind. Dream worlds, illusions and fantasies are the elements of this district.

36.3 The Environments of Mankind Biome

Within tropical Africa, with its raw and primitive jungle ecosystem, or in the great plains of the temperate zones, the dry arid deserts, the frozen tundra and wilderness ice sheets of the Arctic and Antarctic, man has carved out a set of habitats and lifestyles. We marvel at his ability to control his conditions, developing all the while sciences, medicine, technology and spiritual religious rules. Complete immersion in extreme environments is the background story o the understanding of diverse cultures and mores. Modern man learns the importance of early cultures and beliefs, and how to adapt these values into today’s societies. 36.4 The Future of Mankind Biome Where will man go in the future, if it is not to be on this planet? Can man live, breathe, and survive in the depths of oceans, building an alternative environment beneath the waves? Likewise, can mankind master the uninhabitable planets and satellites and moons of this Solar System, or forever leave the Spaceship Earth to wander amidst the intergalactic gas?

Can man control his destructive urges toward his own kind, the slaughter of animals, the wasting of natural Earth ? Will wars in the future end? Can man learn to

protect his fragile planet and build sustainable urban settlements? Can man master disease - the natural enemy? All of these questions are posed, and answers offered in this final and dramatic Biome.

We exit through the restaurant and merchandizing areas.

36.5 BIoSCAPE ENTERTAINMENT PRoGRAM

36.5.1 BoDy oF MANkIND THEATERS AND ATTRACTIoNS:

Body Funhouse • Walk·througholdfashiontricksandgags• Blow-upbouncyheart

Diaphragm trampoline room • BrainMaze• Nerveimpulseguns• Spiralslidetoexitthebrainthroughthemouth

Circulation System Ride• Missiontocurepeoplebykillingbacteria• Serumgunlaserskillbacteria

36.5.2 SPIRIT oF MANkIND THEATRES, RIDES AND ATTRACTIoNS:

Child-Man Role-play Costume Theatre • Children’performancetheatre:Dressupand put on their own play

Theatre of Memory • Liveaudiencetheatrewithstorytellers• Projectedanimationsorhomemoviesof memories and stories told by storytellers, bards and poets • “Hallmark”stories(youtubevideos)

Dream-Walker • ExploratoriumformatofDreamsand Experiences • Liveinthelifeofartists,writers,architects,

sports heroes, etc. • Celebratetheprocessofcreatingnewthings and thoughts

Modulation Studios • Computerinteractionbetweenotherpersona through the manipulation of voice. Live in the musIC, be a performer, direct or act in a film

Emotion Exchange • HumanEmotionssummarizedbyactorsand acrobats within the format of a Cirque du Soleil show

36.5.3 ENVIRoNMENT oF MAN THEATERS, RIDES AND ATTRACTIoNS:

Environmental Motion Based Theatre • Tourguidedbyacrazycharacterthrough the various ‘biotopes’ around the world Theatre temperature and humidity controlled based on the biotope being visited

The World through the eyes of a Bird • BotanicalGardenflythroughatgrasslevel, searching for insects

outdoor jungle cruise • Outdoorboatridethroughjungleenvironment• Ledbyyourjungleguideintothewilds• CrocodileslurkIntheshadows,swimmingnear the boat • Hippopotamus’jumpfromthewater• Junglenativesstarewithhostileeyes

Computer Imaging Center • Retailopportunity• Guestscanhavetheirimageputinto environments or situations around the world

36.5.4THE FuTuRE oF MANkIND BIoME

Future of Mankind Theaters, Rides and Attractions: Future Choice Theatre • LiveshowwithaudienceInteraction• Audienceanswersaseriesofquestionsbased on their behaviors toward environmental choices • Theircollectiveanswerscompiledtoshow what that group of people will have done to earth in incremental years (i.e. 10 years, 20 years, 50 years) if they continue with these actions

Walk-through Space Station • Interactivesallowingagroupofpeopleto “navigate” a space vehicle • Controlrobotarms“outside”thevehicleto collect -.”moon rocks” • Learnhowtosleeponaspacestation• Fieldsofhydroponicallygrownvegetables• Trynewspacesports Simulated Space Walk • 240degreefilmtheatre.Audienceis harnessed Into bungee seats allowing fluid movement • Camshaftaboveallowscordstopullaudience In a motion that simulates space walking under the Sea • DeepOceanexplorersub-simulatorjourney• Walk-throughvirtualaquarium• Hydrolatortomarineenvironmenthabitat• Underwaterweightlessconditionsuit-up

Robot Artists • Retailpossibility• Getyourpicturepaintedbyarobot• Printimageonanything

journey to the Abyss • FilmicSimulator• PreShowandPostShowRetail


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 37PAGEDistrict 8 Eco Town Legend Plan

37.1 DISTRICT 8 ECo ToWN

I37.1.1 n the long term the Vision Plan describes the evolution of a township with sustainability at its heart. Its systems process water, its windmills generate electricity, and its utility systems reflect the bio diversity. A town develops along the edge of the upper lake. In the center are small shops, restaurants, and a movie theater.

37.1.2 At the perimeter are two water based recreational centers, one which is a full scale Olympic kayaking course based on the Athens Olympics facility. This venue for K2 and white water canoeing will be the only one in the Baltic region and will attract sportsmen and athletes. In the south part of the town an Aquatic Center contains and adjacent indoor-outdoor water park. In winter the kayaking course is drained down and protected from the snow by covers.

Draw Down Reservoir

Olympic Kayak Course

Kayak Course Pro Shop

Kayak Parking

Outfitters Bar

Water FeatureBeach

Pier

Stage

Town Centre

Forest

Vehicle Entry

Office Buildings

To Staff Village

Lake

Villlage Green

Olympic Natatoruim

Parking

Picnic Park

Plaza

Sailing School

Water Park

Hotel

Hotel Parking

Fisher’s Village


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 38PAGEDistrict 8 Eco Town Atmospheres


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 39PAGEDistrict 8 Eco Town Aquatic & Kayaking Centers

39.1 CANoEING AND kAyAkING Canoe and kayak races involve single and double competitions over 500 meters in two different types of events: A flat water power sprint followed by a grueling slalom. Experience exciting Class I-III whitewater in these safe durable inflatable kayaks.

39.2 ENTERTAINMENT PRoGRAM • Ragingrivercoursewithgates.• Canoereturnbelt• Spectatorbleachers• Safetybasin• CanoeSchool

39.3 Behind the town center the future town residential area sits within tree lined streets and restful walking parks. Residents will have a choice of single family, townhome, and apartments.

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117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 40PAGEDistrict 9 Hercogiste Equus Plan & Atmospheres

40.1 DISTRICT 9 HERCoGISTE EquuS

Who has not wanted to ride on horseback through forest trails? Or learn to control a horse in equestrian events? Here at Hercogiste Equus expert riders and guides introduce the visitor to the magnificence of our four legged friend.. From small ponies to the finest Arabians Hercogiste Equus contains fields, exercise and dressage rings, etc. A parallel comparable project in Westworld is in Scottsdale, Arizona (designed by Miles), one of the leading horse destinations of the United States.

Entertainment Program Equestrian Complex

Horse Barns, •Riding Rinks, •Jumping Courses •Eventing.•Saddlery •Development plots for owners with horses. •

Comparable Project at Westworld Scottsdale Arizona


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 41PAGEDistrict 9 Hercogiste Equus Sketch Perspective


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 42PAGEDistrict 9 Hercogiste Equus Latvia’s Finest Riding School


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 43PAGEDistrict 10 Residence Village Plan & Atmospheres

43.1 DISTRICT: 10: THE RESIDENCE VILLAGE

District 10. In the long term each district can be considered as a kernel for a future village. The combination of all the villages leads to the Eco Town that is the original high concept of the client. In this district we propose gated private villas, residences and cabins within the forest.

CONFERENCE PACKAGECONFERENCE PACKAGE

BUSINESS, MEET PLEASURE.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 44PAGEDistrict 11 Service Village

44.1 DISTRICT 11: STAFF AND SERVICE VILLAGE

44.1.1 The purpose of the Staff and Service Village is to provide housing and support facilities for the new staff that will operate, manage and entertain the visitors. Linked to this is an extensive Back of House Area containing commissary, equipment, stores, treatment plant, costume shop, maintenance building, transportation store, etc

44.1.2 An estimated count is approximately 1,000-1,500 full time and seasonal employees, perhaps more because of the nature of the offer at Bioscope.

The types of employment opportunities created at ‘The Realm’ include: executive and office management, administration and security, guest relations and back of house support, merchandising, food and beverage sales, and of course, live performance and attraction personnel.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 45PAGEDistrict 12 Back of House Operations Plan

45.1 DISTRICT 12: BACk oF HouSE: oPERATIoNS 44.1.1 Two types of operations are required to meet the ever-increasing expectations of the public. The front of house operations is what can be observed and judged as to the excellence of service and degree of enjoyment we derive from a day in The Realm. Many of these functions may be housed within the buildings guests see as part of the Resort. Front of house operations include:

• Parkingattendantsandsecurityofficers• Greetersandguides• Admissionsstaffandtickettakers• RetailandFoodandBeveragesalesstaff• Liveperformers,Bands&Characters• Attractionoperatorsandsupportstaff• Custodialstaff

45.1.2 Back of house operations are off-stage and unseen by the public. The site requirement to accommodatethesefunctionsissome60%oftheguest area, and has been estimated to be nearly five hectares for Bioscape. Backbone functions of Operations include:

• Administration(includingcashhandling, human resources, security) and • Executiveoffices• PrimaryMaintenanceandequipmentservicing (including landscape,hardscape, buildings, ride mechanics, signage and lighting maintenance)• TechnicalSupportandServices• CentralCommissaryforstores/preparationof foods • Storageofretailmerchandiseandpromotional goods• Employeescanteensandlockerrooms (Costume shop) • Materialstorageandothermiscellaneous support areas


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 46PAGEFestivals Program

46.1 THE FESTIVALS PRoGRAM

Festivals are a means to generate increased visitation through day trips. They take place at varying times of the year

Christmas Festival•Spring Festival•Lāčplēsis Beer Festival•Song Celebration Festival•Astronomy Festival•Viking Festival•Others•

Leading world cultural festivals are shown here as examples of an expanded festival program at The Realm.

Wrexham District is the home of the 2011 National Eisteddfod - one of the world’s greatest cultural festivals - held from 30 July – 6 August 2011. on the land of Lower Berse Farm, which is convenient for the town and for those travelling from across Wales and beyond.

Music, dance, visual arts, original performances, family activities – there’s something for everyone at the Na-tional Eisteddfod, and with over 160,000 visitors every year, it’s a great place to meet up with old friends – and make new ones.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 47PAGEImplementation Strategy

47.1 IMPLEMENTATIoN

This Vision Plan is a view of the future Hercogiste ‘Realm’ Resort at full build-out. It is like no other project in the Baltic States. It is a social network resort designed to appeal to a broad range of markets, built on the foundation of Latvia’s social, economic, cultural and religious history. This foundation provides an inspiration for Latvia’s future, a place where engagement in history and culture, provide a basis for defining the country’s future development.

47.2 TouRISM AND TRANSPoRT INFRASTRuCTuRE

At build-out at least one million visitors a year will be required to sustain ‘The Realm.’ Currently Latvia is attractingaboutathirdofthatnumberonayearlybasis.GiventheimmaturetourismmarketinLatviathisproject will need to be done in stages. As the tourism market grows, the resort can incrementally develop the various attractions to help grow the market.

In addition to the need for an increased tourism base the transportation infrastructure to this region of Latvia needs additional investment. The primary way to access the site is by automobile and bus. Ideally, there should be both rail and air access to the site, to make it more easily accessible.

We recommend ‘The Realm’ be developed in two stages:

Stage 1: The Great Wilderness Resort with attraction districts.

Stage 2: The Eco Town and residential

47.3 FIRST PHASE: HoTEL AND kEy DISTRICTS

The Realm is a multidistrict destination resort whose attractions provide the critical mass necessary to fill hotel rooms, and are sufficient to attract a broader domestic and international tourist market. The past, present and future of Latvia is the overarching theme and story of the Realm. The resort’s attractions include:

GreatWildernessLodge,Golf,Spaandconference•Viking Route Village•Nordic Adventure Village and Sports•Agroplex•Hansastadt•Bioscape•Service Village and Back of House•Residences•

TheGreatWildernessLodgeisdesignedtobereminiscentofacountryhuntinglodge.This500roomhotelwill include a full service spa, an 18-hole links golf course and club, 40 private residences with clubhouse, anequestriancenter,performanceamphitheaterandameetingconferencecenter.TheGreatWildernessLodge will be marketed to the international business community as a unique gathering place for the world’s environmental and global economy decision makers. There will be ample family amenities to support extended conference stays.

There are 800 additional hotel rooms in smaller hotel associated with the districts.

47.4 SECoND PHASE: DISTRICT 8: ECo ToWN

The Eco Town will be founded on the infrastructure of ‘The Realm’ and will comprise a town center with shops, offices and lodging, individual homes at the rear of the town and recreational amenities including year round water park and an Olympic kayaking course.

47.5 TIME FRAME, CoST AND FuNDING:

The Hercogiste ‘Realm’ project with a timescale of up to 20 years includes a considerable funding requirement. Overall costs over the entire period of the project are estimated at $1.5 billion. Project financing should come from a number of sources, including potential governmental investment in required infrastructure and promotion.


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 48PAGEProposed Project Schedule ‘Fast Track’


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 49PAGEConcept Cost Estimate

Source: Cummings


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 50PAGESchedule of Areas Concept Cost Estimate

Source: Cummings


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 51PAGESchedule of Areas Concept Cost EstimateSource: Cummings



Source: Cummings


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 56PAGESummary Cost of Preliminary Design

The Realm' Cost Summary $000's LV 000's

Infrastructure $161,862 84,409

District 1 Great Wilderness Lodge $222,351 115,953District 2 Orientation and Transportation $66,426 34,640District 3 Viking Route $122,016 63,630District 4 Nordic Adventure $97,657 50,927District 5 Agroplex $83,778 43,689District 6 Hansastadt $106,160 55,361District 7 Bioscape $106,463 55,519District 9 Equus $32,354 16,872District 11 Service $66,037 34,437District 12 Back of House $19,590 10,216Phase 1 Total Cost $922,832

District 8 EcoTown and Aquatic Center $241,672 126,028District 10 Residences $11,475 5,984Phase 2 Total Cost $253,147

Grand Total $1,337,841


117.09.11 10.13.11PROJECT # 57PAGEAcknowledgements to the Development Team

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BELokoN HoLDINGS

VALERI BELokoN, CoNTRoLLING SHAREHoLDER

DAVID HoLAHAN,CHAIRMAN oF THE BoARD

SLI Star Leisure Investments Ltd. 284 Arch. Makarios III Avenue, Fortuna Court, Block B, 2nd floor,3105 Limassol, Cyprus, P.O. Box [email protected]

Lighthouse Creative, Inc#366 501 North Orlando AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789, [email protected]

Valdemara str. 21, 5th floorRiga, LV-1010, LatviaPhone: +371 6750 5866 Fax: +371 6781 [email protected]

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CHRIS MILES, NDDARC PRESIDENTDESIGN DIRECToR

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VICToR VISoARCHITECT

BRookS WEISS, AIAARCHITECT

LAuRENT BoNNETRENDERER

jEFF MCCAIN, CuMMINSCoST ESTIMAToR

NICoLA MAyLEADMINSTRAToR

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