THESIS (2020-21)

“ASHWATTHA
NATUROPATHY- A WELLNESS
CENTRE”

SUBMITTED BY:

TWINKLE MEHTA
A1904016105
B. ARCH, 10TH SEMESTER
2021-21

GUIDED BY:
AR.DEBJYOTI BOSE
AR. DISHA NILESH SHAH

AMITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING,

AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH,
SEC-125, NOIDA, U.P.
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the thesis entitled “ASHWATTHA NATUROPATHY- A WELLNESS CENTRE”
submitted by “Twinkle Mehta” bearing enrollment number A1904016105 of batch 2016-2021, as a part of 5-
year Undergraduate program in Architecture at Amity School of Architecture and Planning (ASAP) Amity
University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the
Bachelor degree in Architecture by the University.

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supervision of Ar. Debjyoti Bose, Ar. Disha Nilesh Shah & Dr. Devendra Pratap Singh (Director, Amity
School of Architecture and Planning, AUUP, Noida).

Approved by:

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Ar. Debjyoti Bose
(Professor, ASAP)

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Ar. Disha Nilesh Shah
(Assistant Professor, ASAP)

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External Examiner: Dr. Devendra Pratap Singh
(Director, ASAP)
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I, Twinkle Mehta, the author of the thesis titled, Ashwattha Naturopathy- A Wellness Centre,
hereby declare that this is an independent work of mine, carried out towards partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the award of Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at the Amity School of
Architecture and Planning, Amity University, Noida. The work has not been submitted to any
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Date: 31/05/2021 Name of Student: Twinkle Mehta

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I take this opportunity to express my gratitude towards all those who guided and helped me in
completing my thesis. I am sincerely thankful to Ar. Debjyoti Bose, Professor, Amity School of
Architecture and Planning, Noida, and AR. Disha Nilesh Shah who has been patiently guiding
and enlightening me constantly. I truly appreciate and value their esteemed guidance and
encouragement from the beginning to the end of this project. Their kindness and consideration
will always be remembered. I would like to thank all the faculty of architecture for their ever-
present support and without whom this would not have been possible.

I am thankful to our Head of the department Dr. D. P Singh, Amity School of Architecture and
Planning, for his support. I perceive this opportunity as a big milestone in my academic
development. I will strive to use gained skills and knowledge in the best possible way.

I would also thank all the people who shared their experiences and help me gather the information
that was required to formulate conclusions for my designs. Lastly, I would like to thank all the
family and friends for their constant support and encouragement which helped me to complete this
thesis.

Sincerely,

Twinkle Mehta
 ABSTRACT

This thesis will attempt to heighten the level of wellbeing in all of us through architectural
intervention. More specifically, it will study and hopefully add to our understanding of how the
built environment enhances our wellbeing.

Expectations of standards of health have exponentially increased past current remedies and health
is being recognized by many as being more than just freedom from disease. Health is being
considered the soundness of mind, body and spirit. Since architects (and the buildings they design)
are the settings for these environments, it is time that architects evaluate whether the current
healing environments are keeping up with today’s standards of care.

Increasing just as much as the expectations of standards of care is our exposure to disease and
illness from unnatural processes that surround us. Everything in our lives today has become
industrialized. The food we eat, the medicines we take, and the jobs we perform are all becoming
unnatural. There is a disconnect from nature that is creating a mess of health problems. When it
comes to fixing these problems, many people are choosing to find alternative and naturalistic
means of bringing back the wellness they had at child birth. This thesis seeks to explore how
architecture can improve the environments that foster wellness and to imagine the creation of a
new wellness center that brings together all forms of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

This thesis seeks to expand our understanding of the environments that nurture Complementary
and Alternative Medicine in the hope of developing architectural ideas that encourage spreading
their culture, mentalities, and responsible lifestyles to whole communities.
CONTENTS
CERTIFICATE ................................................................................................................................... 2

UNDERTAKING ............................................................................................................................... 3

DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................................... 4

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 5

ABSTRACT........................................................................................................................................ 6

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................... 10

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 12

1.1. Introduction to the project .............................................................................................. 12

1.2. Need for the study ............................................................................................................ 13

1.3. Aim of the Project ............................................................................................................ 14

1.4. Objective of the Project ................................................................................................... 14

1.5. Design Challenges ............................................................................................................ 14

1.6. Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 15

2. LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE STUDIES ................................................................... 16

2.1. About Naturopathy .......................................................................................................... 16

2.2. Modalities in Naturopathy .............................................................................................. 18

2.2.1. Diet therapy .............................................................................................................. 18

2.2.2. Fasting therapy ......................................................................................................... 19

2.2.3. Mud therapy ............................................................................................................. 19

2.2.4. Hydrotherapy............................................................................................................ 19

2.2.5. Massage therapy ....................................................................................................... 19

2.2.6. Air therapy ................................................................................................................ 20

2.3. Daily Routine and Diet Chart ......................................................................................... 20

2.4. Architecture, Wellness and Nature ................................................................................ 23

2.4.1. SIGHT/MIND ........................................................................................................... 23

 2.4.2. LIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24

2.4.3. SOUND ...................................................................................................................... 24

2.4.4. TEMPERATURE ..................................................................................................... 25

2.4.5. AIR QUALITY ........................................................................................................ 25

2.4.6. VISUAL BIOMORPHIC FORMS AND PATTERNS........................................ 26

2.4.7. WATER ..................................................................................................................... 27

2.4.8. SENSE OF CONTROL ........................................................................................... 27

2.4.9. SOCIAL CONNECTION ....................................................................................... 28

2.4.10. SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY BUILDING MATERIALS AND

METHODS .............................................................................................................................. 28

2.5. Health and wellness in building environments ............................................................ 29

2.6. Literature case study 1: Quiet Healing Centre, Auroville, Tamil Nadu .................. 29

2.6.1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 29

2.6.2. Site Context............................................................................................................... 30

2.6.3. Zoning ........................................................................................................................ 31

2.6.4. Circulation and Movement ..................................................................................... 33

2.6.5. Hierarchical and Spatial Movement ...................................................................... 33

2.6.6. Inferences .................................................................................................................. 35

2.7. Literature case study 2: Tumanako Wellness centre, New Zealand ......................... 35

2.8. Literature Case Study 3: Nira Spa, Mauritius ............................................................ 40

3. STANDARDS .......................................................................................................................... 42

3.1. Physical Requirements- Minimum Area ...................................................................... 42

3.2. Functional Spaces ............................................................................................................ 43

3.2.1. Treatment rooms...................................................................................................... 43

3.2.2. Consultation & examination room ........................................................................ 43

3.2.3. Dispensary / Health Shop Space............................................................................. 43

3.2.4. Waiting area in entire organization........................................................................ 44

4. SITE STUDY ........................................................................................................................... 45

4.1. Location ............................................................................................................................ 45

4.2. Connectivity...................................................................................................................... 45

4.3. Site Boundaries ................................................................................................................ 46

4.4. Site Details ........................................................................................................................ 46

5. CONCEPT EVOLUTION AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, WITH AREA STATEMENT

47

5.1. Concept Evolution............................................................................................................ 47

6. EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECT ..................................................................................... 50

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.Relationship between healing, senses and architecture ...................................................... 14

Figure 2 Sound Health ...................................................................................................................... 17

Figure 3five elements of nature ....................................................................................................... 18

Figure 4 sight and mind .................................................................................................................... 23

Figure 5 light..................................................................................................................................... 24

Figure 6 sound .................................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 7 temperature ......................................................................................................................... 25

Figure 8 air quality............................................................................................................................ 26

Figure 9 visual biomorphic pattern ................................................................................................... 26

Figure 10 water ................................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 11 sense of control ................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 12 social connection .............................................................................................................. 28

Figure 13 sustainable methods......................................................................................................... 28

Figure 14. Site Context ..................................................................................................................... 30

Figure 15. Zoning ............................................................................................................................. 30

Figure 16. Activity Zoning ............................................................................................................... 31

Figure 17. Site Plan........................................................................................................................... 32

Figure 18. Movement and circulation ............................................................................................... 33

Figure 19. Hierarchical and Spatial Movement ................................................................................ 33

Figure 20.Open spaces + Linkage elements ..................................................................................... 34

Figure 21 Climate + Cross Ventilation ............................................................................................. 34

Figure 22 Views ................................................................................................................................ 35

Figure 23. Unispace .......................................................................................................................... 36

Figure 24 Conceptual layout ............................................................................................................. 36

Figure 25. A Conceptual Floor Plan ................................................................................................. 37

Figure 26. Surrounding Views .......................................................................................................... 41

Figure 27, Renders of the functions showing different types of materials used .............................. 41

Figure 28. Core Functions of Therapy and Consultation rooms ...................................................... 42

Figure 29 site context........................................................................................................................ 45

Figure 30 site analysis....................................................................................................................... 46

Figure 31design development ........................................................................................................... 47

 CHAPTER ONE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Introduction to the project

Naturopathy is a system of health care comprises a traditional system of healing based on

philosophical principles vogue to ancient India. It has its own concepts of health and disease and
also principles of treatment. Ancient scriptures like Vedas give a comprehensive detail about these
practices. This system laid more importance on the preventive health rather than curative one. It is
a science of health and healthy living. It teaches us how to live healthy? What to eat? And how
our daily routine should be? And help a person in attaining freedom from disease and with the help
of their regular use, positive and vigorous health can be acquired. The main objectives of
Naturopathy are to change the unhealthy living habits of people and to teach them the healthy and
positive lifestyle in accordance to the laws of Nature with the effective help of different
Naturopathy modalities.

The Ashwattha Naturopathy- A Wellness Centre is 5.27 acres of land near Garden of Five
Senses Area, Said-ul-ajab, New Delhi. This centre will focus upon two primary ideas, the first is
the philosophy and principles of naturopathic medicine and the second focuses on how nature can
aid the healing process. This facility will offer a unique environment in which patients can seek
care that a normal hospital would not offer. The medical care given will follow the principles of
naturopathic medicine as will the architecture of the facility. It will also respond to and interact
with the natural environment. The site will need to offer opportunities for the patient to interact
with nature so as to provide a calming environment in which healing can take place. A facility of
this type also needs a strong connection to a community. This connection will offer a rich
interaction from which both can benefit.

This idea states that the healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the
response of the life force. The site for this facility will need to be able to provide an opportunity
for the life force to interact directly with nature. This also ties in to a series of studies that show a
connection between the body’s ability to heal and interaction with the natural environment. These
studies show that the design of the interior and exterior of a wellness facility can greatly affect the
users and their medical outcome. This implies that not only is nature important, but so is the
architecture. There is an opportunity to create architecture that can aid in the healing process. The
site should be urban but still offer access to nature. Having this facility in an urban area would also
be beneficial in creating a connection to a community. A larger community could offer a broader
client base for the facility and also increase the exposure of naturopathic medicine. However, the
facility would need to be away from the stress and noise that a larger city creates.

1.2. Need for the study

KEY FACTS ABOUT WELLNESS INDUSTRY

-As per a recent study by the Stanford Research Institute International, the global wellness industry
represents a market of nearly US$ 2 trillion and there are about 289 million wellness consumers
in the world’s 30 most industrialized and wealthiest countries
As per FICCI-PWC Report, Size of Wellness market in India is about INR 590 billion (less than
2% of Global Wellness Market) and wellness services account for 40% of this market. Going
Forward, Indian wellness industry is expected to touch 950 billion INR by 2014, continuing on its
growth trajectory at a CAGR of 18 to 20%

IN INDIAN SCENERIO: Chronic Diseases and Lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes, heart
diseases, respiratory diseases, obesity, cholesterol have been increasing rapidly in India. Total
number of diabetes cases in India were 20 Million in 2005 and is expected to reach 33 million by
2015.

IN DELHI – NCR SCENARIO- As per a recent study conducted by Diabetes Foundation of India
, AIIMS and Fortis Hospital as high as 50.1 per cent of people in NCR were obese based on BMI
or ratio of weight and height and 45 per cent of people had risk factors called metabolic syndrome
which predispose one to development of
diabetes and heart disease. Delhi tops the list of Indian Cities when it comes to sedentary lifestyle).
Over the last 5 years, number of chronic illness cases have been rising with over a 30%increase in
the number of cases due to respiratory diseases.
Naturopathy centre will help people cope with the ill-effects of pollution, anxiety, diseases and
stress. In the city hustle bustle and increasing pollution level, busy lifestyle a person needs to get
healed and cured from nature itself. The goal is to treat the whole person -- that means mind, body,
and spirit is by modern,
architecturally designed, calm, green, nature filled experience. Also connecting Garden of Five
Senses adjoining the site so as people can actually experience the architecture with the surrounded
natural elements existing in garden, just an extension to the project site which will help in
promoting tourism.

1.3. Aim of the Project

To explore how architecture can provide spaces where healing can take place and design a wellness
centre that act as the space for wellbeing, self-sustained built environment that provokes mental
and physical healing.

1.4. Objective of the Project

 To establish a relationship between healing, senses and architecture.

 To understand various elements of healing by incorporation them into the built form.
 To understand the facilities and treatments in various naturopathy and wellness centre.

Figure 1.Relationship between healing, senses and architecture.

1.5. Design Challenges

 To create an integrated environment where the physical and the mental healing takes place.
 To juxtapose the elements of nature in to the built form.
 To explore various factors of healing in architecture.
  To design esteemed environment that provokes user’s self-esteem by offering them
dignified built environment.
 To integrate landscape as a major element into the built form
 Designing spaces according to the user behavioural pattern.

1.6. Methodology

 Introduction
 Aim, Scope and Objectives
 Need of the project.
 Literature Review.
 Case study
 Site Analysis
 Concept and design development
 Conclusion
 CHAPTER TWO
2. LITERATURE REVIEW AND CASE STUDIES

2.1. About Naturopathy

According to Naturopathy as defined by Lindlahr , “The primary cause of disease, barring

accidental or surgical injury to the human organism and surroundings hostile to human life, is
violation of Nature’s laws. The effects of violation of Nature’s laws on the physical human
organism are:

 Lowered Vitality
 Abnormal composition of blood and lymph.
 Accumulation of waste matter, morbid materials and poisons”

To prevent the diseases one has to obey the universal laws of nature in life by adopting the natural
methods of living and of treatment. These methods which are applicable in the prevention and
management of most of the disorders have been described by Lindlahr, as under:

 Return to Nature by the regulation of eating, drinking breathing, bathing, dressing,

working, resting, thinking, the moral life, sexual and social activities, etc. establishing
them on a normal and natural basis.
 Elementary remedies, such as water, air, light, earth cures, magnetism, electricity, etc.
 Chemical remedies, such as scientific food selection and combination, homeopathic
medicines, simple herb extracts and the vito chemical remedies.

The main principles of Naturopathy are as under :

 All disease, their cause and their treatment are one.

 The primary cause of disease is not bacteria. Bacteria develop only after the accumulation
of morbid matter when a favourable atmosphere for their growth develops in the body.
Hence, the primary cause of disease is morbid matter not the bacteria.
 Acute diseases are self-healing efforts of the body. Hence they are our friends, not the
enemy. Chronic diseases are the outcome of wrong treatment and suppression of the acute
diseases.
  Nature is the greatest healer. Body has a capacity to prevent itself from disease and regain
health, if unhealthy.
 Patient is treated not the disease.
 Treats physical, mental, social (moral) and spiritual all the four aspects together.
 Treats body as a whole instead of giving treatment to each organ separately.
 Naturopathy does not use medicines. According to Naturopathy, ‘Food is Medicine.’

Figure 2 Sound Health

It believes that the human body has remarkable recuperative power. It is composed of five great
elements i.e. Panchamahabhootas, imbalance of these creates disease. Treatment of the diseases
by these elements i.e. Air, Water, Earth, Fire and Ether is known as Naturopathy.
 Figure 3five elements of nature

2.2. Modalities in Naturopathy

The main modalities of Naturopathy are comprised of:

2.2.1. Diet therapy

It is the main modality under Naturopathy which stresses that the food must be taken in natural or
maximum natural form only. Fresh seasonal fruits, fresh green leafy vegetables and sprouts are
excellent form of natural foods. These diets are further broadly classified into following three
types:

 Eliminative Diet: Liquids- Lemon water, Citric juices, Tender Coconut water, Vegetable
soups, Butter milk, Wheat grass juice etc.
 Soothing Diet: Fruits, Salads, Boiled or Steamed Vegetables, Sprouts, and Vegetables etc.
 Constructive Diet: Wholesome flour, Unpolished rice, little pulses, Sprouts, Curd etc.
2.2.2. Fasting therapy

It is an important modality comes under Naturopathy. Mental preparedness is essential to yield

effective results in fasting. According to Naturopathy there is only one cause of disease i.e.
accumulation of morbid matter and only one cure i.e. elimination of morbid (toxic) matter from
the body. Fasting is an effective treatment for removing the disorders of mind and body and is a
process of providing rest to digestive system. The vital energy which digests the food is wholly
engaged in the process of elimination during fasting.

2.2.3. Mud therapy

It is one of the important modality, which is very simple but highly effective. The mud used for
therapeutic purpose is neat and clean and free from contamination of stone pieces or chemicals,
manure etc., and is taken from 5 to 6 ft. depth from the surface of the ground.

Mud therapy gives coolness to the body. It dilutes and absorbs the toxic substances of body and
ultimately eliminates them from body. Mud packs and Mud baths are the main forms of treatment.
Mud is used effectively in constipation, headache due to tension, high blood pressure and skin
diseases etc. Mud pack is applied on forehead also in headache and high blood pressure.

2.2.4. Hydrotherapy

Water is a main component of Naturopathy. It is an ancient method of treatment used mainly for
preserving health, relieving the inner congestion and curing different types of diseases. Taking
bath in clean and fresh water is very effective as it opens up the pores of skin, imparts lightness
and alertness to the body, all systems and muscles of body are activated and the blood circulation
improves. It is believed that the old tradition of taking bath in rivers, ponds or water falls on
specific occasions in India is virtually a form of Hydrotherapy only. Hip bath, Enema, Hot and
Cold fomentation, Hot foot bath, Spinal bath, Steam bath, Immersion bath, Hot and Cold packs on
Abdomen, Chest and other parts of the body are the recent developments in Hydrotherapy. In
naturopathy, application of a cold chest pack for 30 min daily over a period of time is believed to
improve lung functions in bronchial asthmatics.

2.2.5. Massage therapy

It plays an important role in Naturopathy treatment procedure. It is a scientific and systemic

manipulation of the tissues and organs of the body, aims at improving the blood circulation and
also at strengthening muscles and bodily organs. Taking Sun bath after massaging the whole body
is a well known health practice in India during winters. It bestows combined benefits of massage
and Sun rays therapy. To overcome different disease symptoms, specific techniques of massage
are used and necessary therapeutic effects are obtained through it. Mustard oil, sesame oil and
coconut oil are generally used in massage for lubrication as well as for creating therapeutic effects.

2.2.6. Air therapy

Fresh air, an important part of Naturopathy is most essential for good health. The advantage of air
therapy is achieved by taking air bath daily for at least 20 minutes. Walking in fresh air is a best
form of air bath. It is more advantageous when combined with morning cold rub and exercises.
Air bath has soothing and tonic effect upon the millions of nerve endings all over the surface of
the body and enhances the elimination process. It has shown good results in nervousness,
neurasthenia, rheumatism, skin, mental and various other chronic disorders.

As Lindlahr says, ‘Walking is a splendid form of exercise, provided it is made vigorous enough to
set in motion all the muscles of the body and to produce perspiration. There is no better form of
elimination than natural perspiration’. Naturopathy provides a systemic schedule to all its patients
consisting of a diet prescription followed by certain Naturopathy treatments and do’s and don’ts
with a view to change their life style in a positive manner as under.

2.3. Daily Routine and Diet Chart

5.00 a.m. 5.30 a.m.

Get up from bed. Drink about half a liter of water (Ushapanam). Attend natural calls and prayer.
Brisk walk/Suryanamaskara/ Yogasanas/Games/Gardening/Swimming and Pranayama or
Breathing exercises followed by Shavasana or Yoga Nidra.

6.15 a.m.

One glass of lemon water (Half/ one lemon + one/two table spoonful of honey or jaggery + 300
ml. of water Or tender coconut water / triphala water / amla water / Bittergourd juice / Methi water
/ Diabetic Herbal Juice / Herbal Tea etc.)

6.30 a.m.
Treatments if necessary.

 Enema if constipated during fasting.

 Cold Hip Bath – 10 mts or Cold towel pack on the abdomen for 20 to 30 minutes / Mud
packs for 20 minutes. Weekly thrice / daily.
 Cold / Neutral wet spinal pack for 20 to 30 minutes. Weekly thrice / daily.
 Affusion with hot and cold water alternatively 3 minutes / 1 minute daily.
 Cold neutral wet knee pack / chest pack for 30 to 45 minutes daily.

7.15 a.m.

Cold / Neutral water full bath

Breakfast 9.00 a.m.

Seasonally available fruits / Sprouts / Salads / Butter Milk – 1 cup / Soup / Fruit or Vegetable Juice

Lunch 1.00 p.m.

Uncooked diet i.e. raw salads 100-200 gms (Cucumber, carrot, radish, beetroot, tomato, dhania
patti / palak /pudina / cabbage etc.). Seasonal fruits i.e. papaya, apple, mosambi, orange, guava,
pineapple, mango, grapes, etc. 300 gms. Vegetable chutney 2 to 4 tablespoon, Sprouts-100 gms
(Wheat, moong, moth, chana, methi, ragi, alfalfa etc.) Vegetable soup or Buttermilk 200 to 300
ml. Or Cooked / steamed vegetables 300 to 400 gms; Sprouts / cooked whole soaked pulses ½ to
1 cup Whole grams Roti 1 to 2/ Wheat Dalia 1 or 2 cups / unpolished cooked rice 1 to 2 cups;
Vegetable soup or Buttermilk 200 to 300 ml.

6.00 p.m.

 Attend natural calls.

 Bath with cold / neutral water and do prayer or meditation. If necessary drink one glass of
seasonal fruit juice / tender coconut water / one glass of buttermilk / barley water or drink
only water.

Dinner 7.00 p.m.

Salad 100 grams, 300-400 gms Steamed green vegetables, Vegetable soup or Buttermilk,
vegetable chutney, Roti-1 or 2.

Avoid

 Coffee, tea, smoking, tobacco chewing, pan masala, jarda, alcohol, soda etc.
 Non vegetarian food, eggs.
 Frozen / processed / fast / preserved / refined / coloured / flavoured / deodorized Food /
Bottled aerated drinks.
 White flour (Maida), White sugar etc.
 Saturated fats / hydrogenated oils.
 Overeating / untimely eating
 Late lunch / dinner, late sleep.
 Oily and fried foods.
 Stress, anger, worry, hurry, depression, anxiety etc.
 Polluted Air, Noise.
 Avoid indulgence in all unnatural physical / psychological habits. • Water immediately
before and after food.

Reduce

 Salt
 Sweets
 Chilies and Spices
 Dal (Pulses)

Follow

 Regular eating of natural diet preferably two times in a day.

 Chew well and eat with a peaceful mind.
 Drink at least three liters of water in a day, (300 ml. at 2 hours gap)
 Practice exercise in any form.
 Fasting one day in a week with only liquids – seasonal fruits and vegetable juices 4 to 6
glasses in a day or with water only.
 Prayer / Yoganidra / meditation or relaxation twice in a day.
  Expose body to sunlight / fresh air as far as possible

Yoga, Meditation & Naturopathy systems, recently, are found to have a global spurt evidenced
by a constant growth of their followers across the world. Their low cost structures; simplicity,
inclination towards natural modalities and a consideration of psyche besides other causes of an
ailment are possibly the best reasons explaining this spurt. For past many years, these non-
pharmacological techniques have also shown their potential to prevent and intervene in a variety
of systemic and life style disorders. Close interconnection between Body-Mind-Soul has become
a widely accepted phenomenon now. Subsequently, psyche and soma thus are taken up as two
expressions of one integrated body in an undulating manner representing the dominant ones at one
time.

2.4. Architecture, Wellness and Nature

Key factors to consider in your space for wellness:

2.4.1. SIGHT/MIND

Visual distraction and connection to nature. Blurred boundaries between the outdoors and indoors.
Not just through sight but also through the five senses to promote the human experience with
nature by integrating natural textures, forms, and patterns.

Figure 4 sight and mind

2.4.2. LIGHT

Natural light, dynamic and diffused light. The goal is to connect as much as possible to natural
light via windows or skylights to reinforce the natural rhythms of day and night. This design
consideration helps to regulate your bodies natural circadian patterns.

Figure 5 light

2.4.3. SOUND

Ambience in the audio environment, sound privacy and again connection to nature and natural
sounds where possible to improve well being.
 Figure 6 sound

2.4.4. TEMPERATURE

Thermal comfort and a sense of control over your environment to provide warmth and cooling as
and when needed.

Figure 7 temperature

2.4.5. AIR QUALITY

The air we breathe is one of our most vital necessities of life. How a building ‘breathes’ and how
it will impact on your respiratory system is so important to your health.
 Figure 8 air quality

2.4.6. VISUAL BIOMORPHIC FORMS AND PATTERNS

This biophilic design principle often appears as repeating patterns, or naturally-occurring shapes
in the form of nature-inspired wall designs or flooring configurations. Again it reinforces our
connection to nature which improves our well-being.

Figure 9 visual biomorphic pattern

2.4.7. WATER

Proximity to water and views of water are proven to have many wellbeing benefits including
reduced stress, lower heart rate and blood pressure, increased feelings of tranquility, positive
emotional responsiveness, improved concentration and perception, and memory restoration.

Figure 10 water

2.4.8. SENSE OF CONTROL

Privacy and a sense of safety, shelter and security. In essence it can be said that our home is there
to provide this base human need for shelter in the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. This gives us a
sense of control over our environment to feel autonomous in our space.

Figure 11 sense of control

2.4.9. SOCIAL CONNECTION

Spaces that allow for meaningful social interaction and connection to others again provides that
important human need to feel connected and loved by others.

Figure 12 social connection

2.4.10. SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS

Use of natural and locally sourced building materials is so important for human health and also the
health of our planet.

Figure 13 sustainable methods

2.5. Health and wellness in building environments

Although most of us spend over 90% of our time indoors, we may pay little attention, either inside
or outside of our building environments, to the effects of our environmental surroundings on our
health and well-being. In the past, design decisions have often been made on the basis of style,
cost, and function. Today, however, sustainability, resiliency, and health are at the forefront of
design decisions.

The practice of architecture that relies on the art and science of designing built environments with
socially conscious systems and materials to promote the harmonious balance between physical,
emotional, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing while regenerating the natural environment. Human
health, wellbeing and comfort are key design considerations that augment a foundation rooted in
sustainable and regenerative design practices.

2.6. Literature case study 1: Quiet Healing Centre, Auroville, Tamil Nadu
2.6.1. Introduction

Architect: Ar.Poppo Pingel

Location: Auroville, TamilNadu, India

Quiet is a wellness centre located on banks of Bay of Bengal. It occupies over 7 acrea beachfront
compound. It offers a wide variety f natural healing therapies. It is a place to relax, rejuvenate,
recharge and heal. The healing work at Quiet is based on the understanding that aperson is first
and foremost a spiritual being seeking to express its truth through the instrumentality of mental,
vital and physical nature.

Architect’s Ideology: He was strongly influenced by the growing environmental awareness,

baubiological and sensory issues plus physiological concerns in architecture. These included
health hazards through industrial building materials, electro-smog, the blind use of industrial
synthetic building products monotonously applied, and the waste and misuse of natural resources.
 Figure 14. Site Context

2.6.2. Site Context:

The site selected for this project is apt as it connects the place well to both nearest community, city
and on other side the nature. One side the structure is surrounded by tall palm trees and bay of
Bengal. The other side leads to the Pondicherry market and city further connecting to heart of
Auroville. Thus the requirement of silent environment for the therapies is fulfilled as well they are
well connected to community.

Figure 15. Zoning

2.6.3. Zoning

The built up and open space zoning explains that the structure is well planned with green open
spaces in between thus maintaining the connection of nature from exterior to interior. The project
is not yet built completely as planned, the extension is aimed to be built in coming near future. The
zoning of areas as per the activities is well planned, separating the private and public zones.

Figure 16. Activity Zoning

The circulation of the site is well managed and separated. The frequently coming vehicular does
not disturb the regular activities on site. There is only one node creating a traffic node, when there
is service vehicle movement.
 Figure 17. Site Plan

1- Security Cabin 2- Residential Block 3- Reception 4- Healing Spheres 5-Hall of Harmony

6- Extended Residential Block 7-Kitchen and Laundry 8-Dining

Its location on the beachfront makes it highly susceptible to cyclones. The structures are well
spaced out as to minimize the effect of any damage caused due to cyclones. The climate conditions
are both constraints and opportunities for development.
2.6.4. Circulation and Movement

Figure 18. Movement and circulation

 Movement of service vehicle in the site.

 Swimming pool - place is visitor’s view- privacy concerns.

2.6.5. Hierarchical and Spatial Movement

Figure 19. Hierarchical and Spatial Movement

The spaces are arranged based on hierarchy of privacy levels.

All the therapy circles are placed at the front but the direct entry is restricted.

All the services like linen, kitchen and other storages are placed at rear of the building.

All the therapy and corridor spaces open onto the inner courtyard.

Pedestrian movements is regulated throughout the project .

Figure 20.Open spaces + Linkage elements

Figure 21 Climate + Cross Ventilation

 Figure 22 Views

2.6.6. Inferences

 Isolation of the facility from the urban environment. Separation of public, private and the
therapy areas.
 Simplicity in the structure with careful integration of the healing elements.
 Use of corridors are multifunctional spaces.
 Good integration of climatic factor in to the built form. Designed landscapes at the
courtyard spaces.
 No designed exterior landscape.

2.7. Literature case study 2: Tumanako Wellness centre, New Zealand

CONCEPT: NATURE + NURTURE + RESEARCH + INNOVATE + EDUCATE + HEAL

 Figure 23. Unispace

Figure 24 Conceptual layout

The concept was a pod layout.

This prototype of a “modular cocoon” was successful. In a test phase in the ward, possibilities for
interaction, variations of use and the modular cocoon’s function are presently being studied. These
patient tests demonstrate the desired effects an increased sense of security and comfort as well as
increased sleep quality.
 Figure 25. A Conceptual Floor Plan

Entrance

Reception with garden - in keeping with the vision of the Tūmanako centre our reception will set
the scene, inviting our guests into our space. Each and every one of our guests arrive to a

welcoming ‘living’ room - a gorgeous, large atrium with an exquisite internal garden reminiscent

of a balinese resort, replete with generous, comfortable seating (should they ever need to wait- &
we will strive, in our service to our clients that they should not ever have to wait!), soft lighting -
never harsh or ill-considered. Every tiny detail about our entrance needs to invite our guests to
calm. Gentle, quiet, peaceful, harmonious, safe, unhurried. Our reception needs to very clearly
establish the sanctuary-like nature of Tūmanako wellness centre.

In the reception area there is:

 Small library
 Safe waiting room (for anyone in distress, waiting to be seen)
 Reception ‘desk’
 Toilet amenities
 Café
  Main atrium garden - a very large, lush resort-like garden area that houses several private
areas within it along with a beautiful outdoor garden multi-purpose room to be used as a
function room, yoga studio or calm retreat.

Clinical areas

 Nurses station
 Psychiatric consultation rooms 1 & 2
 Clinical psychologist consultation room 1 &2
 Safe withdrawal centre - specialist care and support in weaning off psychotropic or anti-
depressant medication with full nutritional and clinical support
 Child trauma centre
 Women only space
 Treatment rooms 1 & 2
 Research lab 1 - nutrient research
 Research lab 2 - medication withdrawal

Complementary therapies area:

 Complementary therapies reception area & lounge

 Nutritionist consultation room 1
 Nutritionist consultation room 2
 Exercise physiology services room 1
 Complementary therapies consult room 1
 Complementary therapies consult room 2
 Zen garden
 Music studio
 Art studio
 Craft studio
 Meditation studio
 Yoga studio
 Reflection room - near the zen garden, a tranquil, low light area for rest, private
contemplation and reflection, spiritual or otherwise.
Guest rooms 1-15 and 16-30

Whanau rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4

Dining and kitchen:

 Guest Dining room 1

 Guest Dining room 2
 Main Kitchen
 Pantry
 Staff Kitchen & pantry
 Staff dining
 Staff lounge
 Organic food garden:
 Food garden (to be near/beside the kitchen and dining areas)
 Garden tools / shed area
 Cleaning / maintenance / utilities area

Community & learning spaces:

Tumanako community share-space & event space for mental wellness, educational and
community events (including film and performances) complete with small stage area, audio visual
and sound system.

The hub –

a safe share-space, where those in our community feeling isolated or alone can use at their
discretion, as a shared work space, or simply just to relax in have a coffee or tea with others and
feel more connected if they need to. We’ll have wi-fi, a barista and music available as well as a
common garden to unwind and relax in - all part of the hub

FIVE FUNDAMENTALS THAT WILL SUPPORT & DRIVE TŪMANAKO.

 Holistic & Sustainable

a centre provides values based psychiatric and psychological care while treating patients
 as guests. The centre is focused on providing services that enable emotional, mental and
physical wellness. The building design and operational model is environmentally, socially
and financially sustainable
 Nurturing & Inclusive
the centre provide compassionate care that acknowledges and values clients, family and
their caring communities/support networks. The centre grow and provide nourishing food
and offer complementary therapies
(yoga/mindfulness/massage/acupuncture/reiki/naturopathy/gardening, art and music
therapy)
 Inspired by Nature
the centre is a modern, architecturally designed, calm, green, nature filled sanctuary. The
centre is a place of healing where the environment contributes to our guests' wellbeing.
Harnessing nature to nurture our guests through the use of functional foods and
micronutrients
 Driven by Research
the centre is a place of knowledge production. The centre has an inspirational workforce
that attracts the best minds, clinicians and practitioners
 Technologically Innovative
the centre use cutting edge technology to advance the model of mental health care.
Technology is used to treat, connect and educate our communities

2.8. Literature Case Study 3: Nira Spa, Mauritius

Area of spa and treatment facility: 1.7 acres

Facilites provided : Spa facilities, various treatments and wellness classes and activities, Ayurveda
garden
Concept:-

 Quietness and relaxation - everything in the project is intended to create the atmosphere of
happiness, feeling of peace and harmony.
 The main concept of the hotel is bliss and tranquility (known as Shanti)
 Transitional spaces are experience in whole site.
 Person experience nature with the best of the wellness facilities in the Nira spa.
 Figure 26. Surrounding Views

Figure 27, Renders of the functions showing different types of materials used
 CHAPTER: THREE
3. STANDARDS

Figure 28. Core Functions of Therapy and Consultation rooms

3.1. Physical Requirements- Minimum Area

3.2. Functional Spaces

3.2.1. Treatment rooms:

 Maximum 15 Treatments/Day/Treatment Room.
 Number of treatments will depend on type & nature of treatments.
3.2.2. Consultation & examination room
 Minimum 10ft. x 10 ft.
 Consultation room should be adequate to accommodate:
i. Doctors table,
ii. Consultation chair,
iii. Two stools/ chairs,
iv. Examination bed of the size 6 ft X 2.5 ft.,
v. Privacy screen around examination area while having free mobility
3.2.3. Dispensary / Health Shop Space:
  The room should be located in an area conveniently accessible
 Temperature & humidity to be maintained as per the requirement of the clients basing on
their number/ rush.
 The size should be adequate to contain 5 percent of the total clinical visits to the OPD in
one session for hospitals more than 50 beds. d. Room should have adequate material
storage and dispensing facility for indoor and outdoor patients.
 Entrance hall with reception area, enquiry counter, cash counter and record area a.
Preferably 100 sq. ft per 25 beds
3.2.4. Waiting area in entire organization
 Preferably 100 sq. ft per 25 beds i.e. 10% seats of average number of patients visiting daily
to hospital
 Kitchen area: Except clinic, applicable in hospitals of all size.
 Kitchen area should be sufficiently sized to prepare food for inpatients as per diet advised
by the physician
 Kitchen layout and functioning should follow the flow of materials as: Entry-> washed-
>cutting-> cooking->loading  To Serve
 Utensil washing area is separate from the cooking area.

Therapy areas and consultation areas depends upon the occupancy of the centre according to need.
 CHAPTER: FOUR
4. SITE STUDY
4.1. Location

The location of the site is one of the high points of this project. Site has a rare advantage of being
in the prime area of South Delhi (one of the most affluent areas of Delhi) at the same time secluded
from the mainstream noisy areas. The fact that it is surrounded by green belt on three sides ensures
peace and serenity and hence augurs well for the concept of Wellness & Recreational Club.

Figure 29 site context

4.2. Connectivity
The project site is at a distance of 1 Km (via a 2 lane road) from Mehrauli Badarpur Road
which is a 4 lane road connecting NH236 and NH2. The site is approximately 1 Km from
Saket Metro Station (located on Mehrauli Badarpur Road).
 4.3. Site Boundaries
North: Saket Metro Station, Qutub Minar
East: Garden of Five Senses
West: Green Belt/Jungle
South: Green Belt/Jungle, Said-ul-ajab residential area
4.4. Site Details
 Project Site is trapezium in Shape with a total land area of approximately 5.27 acres
 The site is almost entirely covered with shrubs, bushes and hedges.
 Some parts of the site are covered with big boulders and rocks
 Topography of the site is undulating with variation between the maximum and minimum
ground level being 7 mts.
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 CHAPTER: FIVE
5. CONCEPT EVOLUTION AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, WITH
AREA STATEMENT
5.1. Concept Evolution

Naturopathy is a system of man building in harmony with the constructive principles of Nature on
physical, mental, moral and spiritual planes of living. The project is very close to nature and
openness of nature ecosystem and its beauty. The main concept of the space is to camouflage the
function into the nature to form a suitable micro climate of the site.

Figure 31design development

As naturopathy deals in healing illness naturally and the environment in which patient is exposed
to so the idea behind the design has been inspired through an element of nature ‘leaf’.
Starting with the shape pf the site which was Trapezium in shape was fully justifying the shape of
the leaf and it fits into the site. Making a central axis was the need of the concept in addition with
the visual axis which will help in welcoming the users in the centre.

While processing the spaces and ambient which his required for the centre each of the function
and the natural elements fits in the place perfectly.

Use of eco-friendly and locally available materials for sustainability keeping in mind the form of
the functions and also to give user the experience of the space he is getting healed.
Also materials used in design has to have some contextual meaning. As, South Delhi is known for
its archaeological monuments, materials have been picked very carefully with respect to blend in
the contextual definition in the design. Moreover, different materials palllete has been used with
regards to the design, function and shape of the building.
Materials such as Cement, stone, bamboo, thatch, mud etc.
 CHAPTER: SIX
6. EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECT

The location of the site is one of the high points of this project. Site has a rare advantage of being
in the prime area of South Delhi (one of the most affluent areas of Delhi) at the same time
secluded from the mainstream noisy areas. The fact that it is surrounded by green belt on three
sides ensures peace and serenity and hence augurs well for the concept of Wellness Centre. As the
project is very close to nature and so the site ecology is being built which help in designing the
site micro climate itself. The use of locally available material will be seen pre dominantly
throughout the site for sustainability factor.

The site is divided in 4 zone as per the site development and zoning.

Water bodies, trees and pavements are acting as buffer between two function. The main aim of
project is to naturalise things and the user can interact with nature utmost.
Site planning and landscaping plays an important role as the main theme of the project is to give
user different natural experiences wile healing.

Following the visuals of the landscaping throughout the site.

Organic shape functions and massive structures are built to showcase the concept of stages of life.
Moreover all the design are more openly design for proper flow of air circulation and to more
transparent.
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