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1. Shankus natural health centre,Mehsana Location : Ahmedabad- M ehsana Highway, Gujarat Architect :  Kamal Mangaldas Architect Year of completion :  2003-05 Area :  6.75 acres(27316 sq.m ) Climate : Hot and Dry Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Intro| 09 Purpose of study : To study different architectural spaces To study outdoor and indoor connection To study daily activities Facilities: Walking Track Organic Farming Kitchen and dining AyurvedicPharmacy Swimming Pool Accommodation Gazebo Yoga And meditation Hall Therapy Rooms, Gym

2. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture S patial organization| 09 No.of user per month : 75-80 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.Main Entry 2.Parking(8 cars) 3.Staff Quarter 4.Main Building 5.Hydro Therapy and Organic Farming 6.Walking Track 04.45 am to 05.15 am - Wake up Call, finish up the natural calls 05.15 am to 05.45 am - Shatkriyas for cleansing of internal body 05.45 am to 05.55 am - Morning drinks 06.30 am to 07.45 am - Yoga , Pranayam , Joint Exercises, Laughter Therapy 07.45 am to 08.30 am - Morning Walk & Hydro Acupressure Walk at Lakeside 08.30 am to 09.00 am - Mud Packs on Eyes & Abdomen at Bedside 09.00 am to 09.15 am - Breakfast 09.15 am to 11.30 am - Morning treatments like Massages, Steam bath etc . 12.00 to 12.45 pm - Launch 12.45 pm to 02.30 pm - Rest : Physically and Mentally 02.30 pm to 03.00 pm - Mud Packs on Eyes & Abdomen 03.00 pm to 03.15 pm - Rejuvenating drinks or fruits 03.15 pm to 06.15 pm - Evening treatments 06.15 pm to 07.15 pm - Health Related Lectures by Naturopathy Doctors 07.15 pm to 08.30 pm - Dinner

3. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Intro| 09 Block A Block B Block C Block D Block A – Admin Block: Reception Area Admin Ayurvedic Shop Doctor’s cabin Block B – Cottage Block: Reception Area Cottages Block C – Therapy Block: Waiting Area Therapy Rooms Block D – Refreshment Block: Kitchen dining Store room,Washarea

4. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Intro| 09 Circulation Commercial Residential

5. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Block A Detail| 09 Key plan Sr.No . Spaces Area( sq.m ) No.of Unit 1 Reception Area 35.85 1 2 Admin 12.5 1 3 Doctors cabin 18.6 1 152.5 4 4 Public Toilet 3 2 5 Ayurvedic Shop 18.6 1 6 Courtyard 28.95 4 Reception area Double height spaces Material- wood,white texture ele,ment of Area- Courtyard,pitch roof

6. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Block B Detail| 09 Sr.No . Spaces Area( sq.m ) No.of Unit 1 Reception Area &admin 56 1 2 Courtyard 290 1 3 Room(type-A) 30 18 Room(type-B) 60 2 Key plan

7. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Block A Detail| 09 Key plan Sr.No . Spaces Area( sq.m ) No.of Unit 1 Therapy Room 12.36 10 2 Mutipurpose Room 12.30 1 3 Waiting Room 60 2 25 1 4 Massage Room 20 4 5 Gym 20 1 6 Acupuncture 20 2 7 Courtyard 320,90 2,1

8. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Introduction| 09 Osho international meditation centre,Pune Location: ARCHITECT : Hafeez contractor LOCATION : Pune,Maharastra , india AREA : 14 acers,58768 sq.m YEAR : 1974 CLIMATE : hot semi-arid Purpose of study : -To arrangement of different zones and divinding it into public,semi-public,and private area. -To study use of different areas during different times in day -To study architecture that attract people of all comunity Design Ideology There are three basic colours used in the complex : black-blue-white 1. Black - harness cosmic energies and is stable. area of usage- façade . 2. Blue signifies the first colour one perceives after enlightenment-at halo of fire . area of usage-all windows . 3. White - piousness and purity of form. area of usage-all interiors Graph showing no. of visitor per month

9. Parking SPATIAL ORGANIZATION: OSHO auditorium Kitchen Omar Khayam Showers and toilet Meera house Welcome centre Buddha Auditorium Meditation hall,office,Therapy,Canteen Administrator block Massage,Jacquzi,Showers Vipasana hall Jesus house Auditorium,Workshop,Library,Residencies Buddha auditorium Cyber cafe Meditation pyramid(Kabir) Accomodation Block Open pyramid ( narupa ) Multimedia Hall,Publication ZONE 1: ZONE 2: ZONE 3: Future expansion Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Total Builtup area – 9570 sq.m Total Hardscape spaces: 10832 sq.m Total water body : 3326 sq.m Total plot area: 58768 sq.m

10. S chedule: 05:30 AM Wake up and daily activities 06:00 AM Osho Dynamic meditation 07:30 AM Morning walk and Yoga and audio listening 08:00 AM Breakfast 09:00 AM Specific meditation 12:15 PM Marketing 01:00 PM Launch 02:00 PM Mid-day rest 03:00 PM Meditation in open 04:15 PM Meditation in Auditorium 05:30 PM Snacks in canteen 06:40 PM High-energy dance 07:30 PM Discussion and meeting 08:00 PM Dinner 08:30 PM Personal Time 09:30 PM Sleep Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09

11. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Semi public space Private Space 70 % 10 % 20 % Semi Public Space : Rooms,canteens,meditation halls,therapy,swimming pool,garderns,etc Private Space Services,offices,IT blocks,admin block,storage Publishing dept,kitchen Public Space Welcome centre,library and enquiry Public space ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 1 : It consists of the auditorium hall,shopping galleria and guest house. It consists of the administration block,club and recreational hall. ZONE 2 : ZONE 3: It consists of workshops, multiversity, Halls, accommodation rooms, guest house, overlooking the zen gardern .

12. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 BUILT VS OPEN 83% 17% CIRCULATION: Vehicular movement Primary user movement Secondary user movement Waterbodies Landscape Built Hardscape Built Open

13. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 OSHO meditation hall Zone: 1 Ground coverage : 1510 sq.m Dimensions :31mm X 31mm Maximum occupancy : 5,000 people Use of Space: Meditation Hall Water body Pathway 31m 8 m 23m 31m 31m The hall with ivory light finish with control over mood lighting is appropriate. Pyramid is sitting on a high 8mt plinth and the staircase diverges and converges in front of pyramid Path finished with Black and Dark green kota polished stone. Material It is composed of steel and concrete Flooring in marble and walls in plaster of paris , painted white . The windows have clear glass with blue film. The concept of using blue glass is to signify the reflection of a soul The central pathway with adjoining water Bodies leading to the staircase provide Great vista . The pyramid and the pool are constructed in a manner so that the pyramid look emerged From water The interior of the hall is fitted with mood lighting which changes according to the kind of meditation in process

14. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Accomodation room and guest room: Ground coverage of block : 250 sq.m Dimensions of an unit : 6m X 4 m, 6 m X 3 m Maximum occupancy of the block : 40 people Use of Space:Resting and storing belongings Zone: 3 - A typical layout consists of 10 rooms in a floor with a entry courtyard and -a lobby. -A basic room consists of a bedroom with a bed, chair, table, a cupboard and an attached toilet and bathroom. -Some of the rooms are also facilitated with a living room and a changing room.

15. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Mirdad Pyramid : Zone: 3 Ground coverage : 280 sq.m Dimensions : 16.75x16.75 Use of Space: Seminars and workshop Type of Zone: Semi-public and private This black marble pyramid complex includes large seminar and workshop facilities, overlooking anexotic , 12 acre zen garden the pyramids were at an angle of 53.4 degrees, with the horizontal . -There are 4 pyramids among which one is used as an open stage for performing. -There are six rectangular openings and one that is triangular.

16. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 The wellness desk can address large number of people at a time. There is a waterbody beside the canteen that enhance it experience The canteen has semi-covered and open areas. Canteen : Zone: 2 Ground coverage : 110 sq.m Use of Space: Eating -They are decorated with hanging lights and canopies during night and sunny days respectively. -A variety of different eating areas on campus provide delicious western, Asian and Indian vegetarian food. -The rice and vegetables are organically grown especially for the resort. -The food is not only nutritious, it is tested daily to international hygiene standards in the commune's own microbiology lab., as is the drinking water. Zone: 2 Ground coverage : 940 sq.m Use of Space: Information and conduct Welcome centre and administrator block:

17. EXTERIOR PHOTOS AND LOCATION PURPOSE OF STUDY SPACES To study structure To study a architecture spaces To study a material To study minimalist design approch To study energy efficient material and design To arrangement of different zones and divinding it into public,semi-public,and private area. To study use of different areas during different times in day To study architecture that attract people of all comunity Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Shreyas Retreat Centre Santani Wellness Resort Shankus Health Centre Osho Meditation Resort Location- Srilanka Location- Mehsana,Gujarat Location- Pune,Maharastra Location- Banglore,India To study different architectural spaces To study outdoor and indoor connection To study daily activities To study different architectural spaces and landscape To study different material To study connection between nature and architecture To study spaces and organization Yoga and Meditation Halls Machans and Meditation Huts Open-air amphitheatre,hometheatre Library, farming Infinity Pool, Jacuzzi & Steam room Conference room Gym,Jogging trail Walking Track AyurvedicPharmacy Gazebo Organic Farming Swimming Pool Yoga And meditation Hall, Therapy Rooms Kitchen and dining Accommodation,gym Auditorium Kitchen,CyberCafe Meditation space Library Jacquzi,massage,therapy,shower Swimming Pool Accomodation plazas Accomodation Swimming Pool Therapy Rooms Yoga and meditation Spaces Restaurant

18. SITE PLAN OPEN VS BUILTUP PUBLIC,SEMI-PUBLIC & PRIVATE Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Shreyas Retreat Centre Santani Wellness Resort Shankus Health Centre Osho Meditation Resort Site area-89030.8 sq.m Site area-21000sq.m Built Open Site area-27316sq.m Site area-58768 sq.m Waterbodies Landscape Built Hardscape 70 % 10 % 20 % Semi public Private Public

19. CIRCULATION AREA ANALYSIS INFERENCES Shreyas Retreat Centre Santani Wellness Resort Shankus Health Centre Osho Meditation Resort Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 The architectural style relates to its surrounding context. Landscaping elements and water bodies are provided to Create a serene atmosphere in the outer environment. The colour palette merges with nature. Dark colours were used on the extrior while interior is flooded with the light Uses of courtyard in design. Wood,R.c.c and roof combinations are best for this type of centre Every path tell a journey..like waterbody connected through the accomodation space. Uses of volumn in design. Response to the context of hills. simple, open structure with a lightweight roof, blends into its surrounding . the sloping landscape, oriented in a way to achieve privacy. Uses of landscape as a element. Response to site and context Spaces and organization well being. Outdoor and indoor connection create in design Uses of traditional material in design.

20. SR NO. SPACES 01 Admin area 100 200 56 320 02 office 45 610 15 280 03 Therapy Room 440 90 15 120 04 Kitchen 25 35 40 660 05 Gym 60 50 20 - 06 Shop 20 - 20 60 07 Yoga Area 200 400 100 Yoga in landscape area 08 Swimming Pool 200 250 - 1010 09 Accomodation 1175 (40 Rooms) 250 (16 villas) 1630 (20 Room) 480 (60 Rooms) Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Site Analysis| 09 Santani Wellness Resort Shankus Health Centre Osho Meditation Resort Shreyas Retreat Centre User- 70 person User- 60 person User- 300 person User- 50 person

21. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Information| 09 Tehri Lake Tehri Dam New Tehri The site is located in uttarakhand District of Tehri,in the area called Madannegi. Site Tehri is a spectacular place blessed with uninhibited natural beauty. It provides a stunning view of Tehri Lake and Tehri Dam. Tehri lake provides a hundred opportunities to the adventure lovers like Boating, Jet-Skiing, Banana Rides, Water Skiing, Surfing, Canoeing, River- Rafting , Paragliding, Kayaking and more. MADANNEGI,TEHRI

22. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Context| 09 Ropeway station : Ropeway is generally used as transportation For local people. The least amount of rainfall occurs in November with an average 11 mm. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in August, with an average of 517 mm. The temperatures are highest on average in June, at around 26.0 °C. The lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 10.5 °C. State   : Uttarakhand District:   : Tehri Altitude:   : 1,550 mts. To 1,950 mts above sea level Latitude : : 30 ° 22' 34.5036'' N Longitude : 78 ° 26' 7.3644'' E Population:   6,18,931 Villages:  1868 Domestic – 1425732 , Foreign – 37092 (59% increase in Domestic and 69% Increase in Foreign Tourist from Year 2016) Context Tehri Dam Tehri Lake Ropeway Station Ropeway Station

23. TOURIST DESTINATIONS FROM TEHRI LAKE Tehri is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Luxury and normal Buses to Tehri are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Taxis to Tehri are easily available Ropeway also available Tehri is well connected with most of the major cities like Dehradun (110 km), New Delhi (300 Km) Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun -91kms Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Context| 09 5 m wide road Volumetric analysis

24. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Context| 09 Height Considerations The building in the area surrounding the site have A variation of height from 1-2 story individual homes. Healing Factors: Uttarakhand being one of the calmest place Presence of lack Forests(healing in Forest) Peaceful environment and fresh air No interference of people Organic plant also there Benefits of the Location Away from the city life Land type is appropriate for farming Appropriate climate Tourist place Adventure activity available Site and its Surrounding

25. Parthavi Patel | Vidyamandir College of Architecture Context| 09 Tehri Lake Site