Transitional Living Campus - Thesis Portfolio by aralexrajan

T HE

“ TRANSI TI ONAL LI VI NG CAMPUS” Ane nt hr a l l i nge x pa ns eo fl a ndwi t has c e ni cba c k dr o po fV a y a l i damo unt a i ns, T hec a mpusde ma t e r i a l i z e s i nt oi t sba c k dr o pwi t hi t ss ubt l ede s i gn. As t r uc t ur es opr o f o undl ya t t i r e dwi t hv i s t a st hr o ughs pr a wl i ng v e r a nda hsa ndpa s s a ge s , i t i sa bl et oe ma nc i pa t et hee s s e nc eo f na t ur et hr o ugho ut i t sf o r m.

AIM

Introduction

To design a drug de-addition center, where the design merges with the environment that it helps the drug addicts feel comfortable while combating from addition.

OBJECTIVES • To create a holistic environment that restore and maintains the equilibrium between mind and body. • To learn and understand healing as a part of the built environment. • Provide a recreational as well as learning environment for the addicts through different facilities. • To understand the spatial requirements for each treatment process. • To incorporate climate and site responsive design features.

SCOPE Drug addition also called Substance Use Disorder refers to the overuse of, or dependence on, a drug leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical and mental health, or the welfare of others. Kerala has always prided itself for its high literacy rate and the state has also been confident in the fact that its crime-reporting figures are more thorough and reliable, compared with others. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is the main statute governing drug-related cases in the country.

• Site planning with special emphasis on the healing spaces, reformation spaces and built spaces.

• From a total of 508 cases registered in 2008, cases under the NDPS Act in Kerala have risen steadily over the years.

• Scope for diverse branches of architecture like master plan landscape architecture, space planning , designing ,sustainable architecture.

• In 2017, the provisional figure of cases filed was 9,242, the first three months of 2018 saw 2,391 drug-related cases being filed. • Easy access to narcotic drug and psychotropic substances even to school students had become a cause for concern for the officials. The excise department came up with the proposal after it found that drug abuse among schoolchildren, youth and others. So in this scenario, the thesis titled ‘Transitional living campus’ is a drug de addition and rehabilitation center designed at Kinaloor in Kozhikode district in a site area of approximate 23.6 acres. The de addition center is for adults , focuses on detoxification and vocational training, which helping them maintain a substance free living environment. Architecture is not a treatment , but it can significantly became a part of the healing process through the creation of spaces that foster and provide meaning to those activities utilized to achieve gradual rehabilitation through a therapeutic environment.

• The study will be helpful in reducing stress on the patients,their families and staff in the de-addition care center. interior

LIMITATIONS • The project is executed in 2 phases. First phase include de-addition center and in-patient facilities for adults. Second phase is child de-addition center and their in-patient facilities. • The capacity of the centre is limited to 200 adult inpatients.

FEASIBILITY - Government proposed project.

Age distribution of Drug abusers (Drug Abuse Monitoring System UNODC)

METHODOLOGY

SOURCE - Drug Abuse Monitoring System - (UNODC)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN KERALA Substance abuse in various forms has been a social problem for many centuries. Kerala shows a high prevalence in alcoholism and is ranked top in India. This study is aimed at finding the prevalence and determinants of substance abuse among youth in central part of Kerala in South India. Out of 402 students, 31.8% used or abused any one of the substances (alcohol, smoking, pan chewing) irrespective of time and frequency in lifetime. Age, gender, place of residence, attitude towards ban were significantly associated with substance abuse. The alarming trend of substance abuse among the youth reveals the urgent need to curb the menace. Adolescent counselling sessions might ensure preventing such behaviour from being inculcated in early adolescence. (source - international journal of community medicine and public health.Vol 4, No 3 (2017) The prevalence of Alcoholism in Kerala is 20-38%. The state is ranked at the top in alcohol use in the country. The consumption pattern has steadily increased from 1980 to 2020. The age of first drinking has also decreased steadily from 19 years (1986) to 13 years (2001 ). Variety of factors affects the magnitude and patterns of consumption. Tobacco use is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease worldwide.

DE-ADDICTION PROGRAMMES Physical Assessment - When a person enters into a recovery process, the physician will assess the history to determine what type of programmes will be suitable for him. Based on the assessment he will develop a detox plan. Detoxification - Detoxification is the important section in the de addiction treatment. Accumulated toxins that caused by drug abuse are cleansed in the recovery period. Persons will have withdrawal symptoms during this treatment. Counselling - Both individual and group counselling will be provided to the person to identify the underlying issues which have led to drug addiction. These counselling sessions will aid with the patients to replace the fear and insecurity and introduce healthy avenues and positive living. Therapy and after care - Medications, yoga are used to ease the withdrawal symptoms of the drug user. After care services will be provided for the addicts to remain free from drugs and to face the challenges that arise after the recovery process. These supporting programs will help the person to increase the ability to avoid drug use. Behavioural health care therapy helps drug abusers and their families to stay healthy.

INTRODUCTION THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

site study

The site is 23.6 acres land located in Kinaloor village of Kozikode district of Kerala state. The most attractive feature remains the scenic backdrop of the site, the Vayalida mountains . The luscious ambience of the site makes it a soulful location for a de-addition center with ample of opportunities to enrich its grandeur.

analysis

CONTEXT The site is 750m west Kinaloor-Thalayad road. The site is to mostly surrounded by hill ranges of thick vegetation. The northern side is basically forest area and southern side is residential area and east side are of institutions. LANDMARK Dr.B R Ambedkar Memorial Govt College, Kinaloor. Usha School of Athletics. ACCESSIBILITY There is only one access to the site which is a 6m wide road that runs on the southern side of the site. Nearest town : Balussery (5km) Nearest railway station : Kozhikode railway station (25km) Nearest airport : Kozhikode international airport (54km) Nearest seaport : Kochi (200km) Nearest Hospital : Poonoor Hospital,Poonoor(10Km) INDIA

KERALA

KOZHIKODE

TOPOGRAPHY Gentle slope towards south. Two level difference of 1 m exist in site VEGETATION Highly vegetated site with Mango trees, teak , and varieties of rain trees.

KINALOOR

SITE PLAN SITE AREA - 23.6 acres

VACANT PLOT

Dr.B R Ambedkar Memorial Govt College

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SITE SECTION All units are in meters

CLIMATE The site features a tropical monsoon climate. It has a highly humid tropical climate with high temperatures recorded from March to May. The wind is moderate to strong (may-sep) and During summer months northerly or north westerly winds prevail in the morning while in the afternoon wind blows from a more or less westerly direction. Average rainfall - 3063 mm Average windspeed- 4 km/h Average Humidity- 71% Avg.temperature - 27.3 °C.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION

ANALYSIS

INFERENCE

STRENGTH

WEAKNESS

• MOUNTAIN VIEWS

• ACCESSIBILITY IS LESS, NEAREST BUS STOP IS 1 KM AWAY.

• QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD • MAJOR WIND DIRECTION AND SUNLIGHT IS NOT BLOCKED BY THE HILLS • MICRO CLIMATE DUE TO MOUNTAIN RANGES • EXISTING LUSH VEGETATION CAN BE INCORPORATED TO THE DESIGN

OPPORTUNITIES • VIEW TOWARDS THE HILLS CAN BE USED TO ACHIEVE THERAPEUTIC ATMOSPHERE. • NATURAL VEGETATIONS CAN BE ADAPTED TO DESIGN FOR SHADING. • MOUNTAIN BREEZE CREATED BY MICRO CLIMATE CAN BE USED IN DESIGN. • PRIVATE SPACES CAN BE ZONED TO NORTH EASTERN REGION WHICH IS FAR AWAY FROM ROAD.

• EAST BOUNDARY IS SHARED WITH AN INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING. • NEAREST HOSPITAL IS 10 KM AWAY , IN CASE OF ANY SUDDEN HEALTH ISSUE FOR ADDICTS WILL BE CRITICAL.

Building blocks should be oriented to capture the micro climate

Design should incorporate site potential , the mountain views to the best

Most of the existing vegetations can be retained in the design to promote therapeutic design and to control soil erosion due to mountain ranges.

The private residential building can be zone to north east portion so that it doesn’t interfere with public and it is away from public road.

A water catchment area should be designed to the south west region due to water shortage. This will act as buffer zone from public road.

Height of buildings on south west region should be increased to give shades to active outdoor spaces.

THREAT • WATER SCARCITY IS PRESENT IN SUMMER SEASON , SO WATER CATCHMENT AREAS SHOULD BE PROVIDED. • SOIL EROSION MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MOUNTAINS, SO THE LEVELS AND MOST VEGETATION ON THE SITE SHOULD BE RETAINED. • SNAKES AND OTHER WILD ANIMALS MAY ENTER THE SITE, SINCE NORTHERN REGION ARE FOREST LIKE. PROPER COMPOUND WALL SHOULD BE PROVIDED.

SITE STUDY THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

ZONING

CONCEPT : TRANSITIONAL SPACES • Creating a series of transitional spaces that make the patients more interactive and connected to nature and others. • The transitional spaces makes the campus more de - institutionalised and patients feel more relaxed and friendly atmosphere unlike an old prison style de-addition centres. • By creating different moods and feeling along transitional spaces makes the patients more curious to explore the spaces , it act as an interesting element of the design. • It also symbolically represents the treatment progress of the patients, as they are admitted in treatment block which is at the starting of transitional spaces, and pass through different process of the treatment and ends at the final residential unit.

The building is oriented eastwest direction to utilise the major wind direction and micro climate and also the view towards mountain ranges.

Multiple green courtyards are incorporated to make the space ventilated and lively. But it does not utilises the site potentials to all spaces , also this multiple courtyards divide patients into different groups.

Multiple green courtyards scattered are grouped together at the centre. This makes the design utilises the site potentials like micro climate and mountain views to all spaces. It also makes space for the patients to gather together and mingle.

A detached private residential block is designed adjacent to the open courtyard and a public administration block is designed away from central courtyard giving the courtyard more privacy.

Build height at south and west side are increased to provide shades to the central courtyard . This enables the central large open courtyard to be used in daytime.

To make the central courtyard a defined space a 4m road is designed through the periphery of the courtyard and connected to main road and service road.

SITE PLANNING AND SITE SECTION

HILL RANGES

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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SITE AREA BUILD-UP AREA F.A.R COVERAGE

23.6 acres 22028 sq.m 0.22 12.8 %

SCALE - 1:1500

SCALE - 1:600 All units are in meters

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

Transitional Spaces

1.The entrance is placed in such a way that the mountain ranges became the background. This gives a pleasing first impression about the transitional campus.

2.The admin block is designed as an entrance gateway towards the solid block. This gives a typical hospital impression to the patients. This symbolically represents the patients life before entering the campus.

4.This is the first transitional corridor, The gradual change in spacial character can be seen here. A semi open space which makes us a happy feeling coming from solid walls. But we are not there yet. We are more curious to move further towards the large open happy space.

5.This is treatment block lobby space. We have reached the second stage, we are not a visitor any more, we have came through the gateway. Mountain ranges in the background, water body at the center, a lush greenery which makes us believe we have came to a park. The change before entering the campus and after is already felt. This resembles the patients life before and after the treatment. We are motivated to move further into the courtyard.

7.An introverted design is taken in counselling block. The concept of openness is changed here, so that the patients can detach from the outer world and concentrate on themselves and their problems and prepare for the counselling sessions. The connection towards the mountain ranges is retained through a large cut out on the roof. A fountain is designed at the center to give a calm water sprinkling sound and attracts birds.

8.The transitional corridor terminate at residential block. The central straight vista is not blocked here , but radiate further into the nature.

LECTURE HALL 7.7 X 11

TOILET MALE 6.5 X 3.5

3.The

transitional spaces start at admin entrance. Here we have a constrained straight vista toward the

courtyard. This contradicts with the first impression which we got as a typical hospital. This makes them curious that there is more to it than the solid walls, and motivate them to move forward.

6.This is the central part of the design. Very relaxing experience is felt here. An uninterrupted view towards the mountains ranges, water sprinkling sounds , uninterrupted mountain breeze.

9.The central courtyard is given the main focus in this design. All activities are linked to this courtyard. Proper shading is provided with green belts without hindering the views, which makes this courtyard the most active space in the campus.

The admin block and treatment block contains semi public and public spaces. Visitors are restricted to admin block. a visiting area is provided at admin block for visiting purpose. The lecture hall and auditorium spaces in treatment block are used both public and private. So a separate public entry is provided for lecture wing.

+1.45 LVL

3.2

+1 LVL

TOILET FEMALE 3.5 X 6.5

+2.81 LVL +2.81 LVL

4 X

Treatment block is mainly divided into private and semi public area(out patients). they are separated by the transitional corridor passing through the courtyard center. the south portion of courtyard and rooms are for inpatients and northern courtyard and surrounding rooms are common for both.

1.5 M WIDE PASSAGE

E AG SS

PA E ID W

2.7

+2.13 LVL

AL 4.4 RO

G SA

+1.45 LVL

LECTURE WING

5 M WIDE PASSAGE

LVL

1.2

+1 LVL

+2.13

+3.47 LVL E

1.2

M IU Y OR ACIT DIT AP Q.M AU 0 C 0 S 46 50 E

LIBRARY

10 X 10

+2.

LVL

E AG LVL 5 .3

.45

456 SQ.M 75 PERSON CAPACITY

+2.81

YOGA / MEDITATION HALL 456 SQ.M 75 PERSON CAPACITY

YOGA / MEDITATION HALL

5 .3

North portion of courtyard is comparatively quiet zone which contains meditation space and it is on the site periphery to mountain ranges. South portion is active space for inpatients in daytime. Building height in this south region are thus increased to give shades from southwest sun. Green belts are also provided inside the courtyards and at the south region of site to reduce the heat gain and comfortable use of courtyard in day time.

+2.13 LVL

+2.81 LVL

+1.45 LVL

EE X NR 3.6 O O

ST A LV GE L

O O R N EE 3.6 X 3

+1.45 LVL

1.5 M WIDE

TOILET FEMALE 10 X 3

+1.45 LVL TOILET MALE 10 X 3

CONSULT ROOM 4.5 X 3 YOGA / MEDITATION HALL

LAB

456 SQ.M 75 PERSON CAPACITY

9X6

CONSULT ROOM 4.5 X 3

TEST WAITING AREA

LAB COUNTER 3 X 2.4

3X6

+1 LVL

+0.45 LVL COURTYARD 7x7

The courtyard space contains a large water body at centre . It is the central element in the design. The presence of water body will makes a calm atmosphere and it attracts birds and animals. This all make the 2 month period stay of a patient more interesting and lively. The water body also complements the mountain breeze as it is not obstructed by any building from mountain. This breeze which flows over this water body is captured by interior spaces.

+0.45 LVL

0 LVL

+1 LVL

CONSULT ROOM 4.5 X 3

OP WING

CONSULT ROOM 4.5 X 3

0 LVL +0.45 LVL TOILET FEMALE 3x5

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3 4 M WIDE VERANDAHED

1.4 x 1.1

JANITOR'S ROOM 1.4 x 1.3

PHARMACY 12 X 5

WAITING AREA 12 X 4

NURSING STATION 3X3

TOILET MALE 3x4

MALE TOILET 5.2 X 3.6

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

1.4 x 1.1

FEMALE TOILET 5.2 X 4

1.5 X 1.2 UP

VISITING ROOM 12 X 7.5

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

1.5 X 1.2

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

GIFT SHOP / CAFETERIA 1.8 X .8

LIFT 1.8 X 2.4

7X6

3.6 X 2.6

DISABLED TOILET JANITOR'S ROOM 1.7 X 1.2

WAITING AREA 7x8

1.5 X 2.3

2.5 M WIDE PASSAGE

WATER FOUNTAIN

COUNSELLING BLOCK

+0.45 LVL

0 LVL BRIDGE +0.15 LVL

+0.45 LVL

0 LVL

6 M WIDE PASSAGE

ADMIN BLOCK

COURTYARD 12.4 X 5

6x8 +0.45 LVL

PORCH 6x6

0 LVL

+0.45 LVL

2.5 M WIDE PASSAGE

0 LVL 1.8 X .8

LIFT 1.8 X 2.4

ASS. MANAGER ROOM 3X3

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

OFFICE LOBBY 8.5 X 4.6

MANAGER ROOM 3X3

CAMERA SURVEILLANCE ROOM 6X3

RECEPTION / REGISTRATION 7x2

UP UP

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

NURSING STATION 3.5 X 2

LIFT 1.8 X 2.4

1.5 X 1.7

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

TOILET 3.8 X 3

RECORD ROOM 7 x 4.6 OFFICE ROOM

OFFICE ROOM

3X3

ACCOUNTANT ROOM 3X3

DIRECTOR'S ROOM 3X3

1.2 X 1.5

1.8 X .8 COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3 FAMILY COUNSELING ROOM

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

EXHIBITION SPACE 13 X 7

COUNSELING ROOM 3X3

4 M WIDE VERANDAHED

THERAPY WING

Activity wing

ART CLASS 13 X 10

0 LVL

CLAY MODELING

0 LVL

13 X 10

PATIENTS DINING SPACE 28 X 24

0 LVL

DINING WING

MUSIC THERAPY 13 X 10

WASH AREA

ACTIVITY WING

PANTRY AREA 9X3

GYM 13 X 8

NURSING STATION 3X3

TOTAL GROUND FLOOR AREA

- 8870 sq.m

ADMIN G.F AREA

- 770 sq.m

OUTPATIENT WING

- 1131 sq.m

LECTURE WING

- 1400 sq.m

THERAPY WING

-1069 sq.m

ACTIVITY WING & DINING WING

- 2362 sq.m

COUNSELLING BLOCK

- 773 sq.m

YOGA/MEDITATION HALL (3)

-1368 sq.m

Southern courtyard

WATER THERAPY 13.5 X 19 1.5 X 1.5

DISABLED TOILET 1.5 X 2

JANITOR'S ROOM 1.8 X 2

CHANGING / SHOWER ROOM 1.5 X 1.5

STORE ROOM 5X5

KITCHEN 18 X 13

CHANGING / SHOWER ROOM

STAFF DINING 19 X 13

TOILET FEMALE 3 X 6.8

1.5 X 1.5

INDOOR RECREATIONAL SPACE

CHANGING / SHOWER ROOM

15 X 13

1.5 X 1.5

CHANGING / SHOWER ROOM

2.7 M WIDE PASSAGE

WASH AREA 8 X 2.1

LIFT 1.8 X 2.4

CHANGING / SHOWER ROOM

1.5 X 1.5

1.8 X .8

1.5 X 1.2

LIFT 1.8 X 2.4

PANTRY AREA

ELECTRICAL ROOM 7.5 X 5

TOILET MALE 3 X 6.8

SWIMMING POOL

1.5 X 1.5 1.5 X 1.2

1.8 X 1.2

STORE 6X5

WORKING AREA 13 X 5

Scale 1:400 All units are in meters

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KEY PLAN - ADMIN AND TREATMENT BLOCK

TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

BALCONY 2X6

BALCONY 3X6

TOILET 8.2 X 3

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 X 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 X 1.5

COURTYARD BELOW

COURTYARD BELOW 1.2 X 1.5 1.2 X 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 X 1.5

TOILET 8.2 X 3

1.5 X 1.5

TOILET 8.2 X 3

BALCONY 3X6

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

KEY PLAN - TREATMENT BLOCK FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR

LAUNDRY SPACE

RECORD ROOM

BALCONY 2 X 15

4X5

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

WASH AREA 10 X 4.5

NURSE STATION 4X5 1.5 X 1.8 TOILET 5.2 X 3 1.5 X 1.2

DOCTORS REST ROOM 4.5 X 5.5

MALE STAFF ROOM 4 X 5.5

CHANGING ROOM 1.5 X 1.4

1.5 X 1.2

The inpatient capacity is limited to 220. The ratio of 60:40 to male : female is taken from case studies.

FEMALE STAFF ROOM 5 x 7.5

CHANGING ROOM 1.5 X 1.4

+4.57 LVL

TOILET 5.2 X 3.5

CHANGING ROOM 1.5 X 1.4

+8.69 LVL 2 M WIDE PASSAGE

FIRST FLOOR GATHERING AREA

Treatment block contains 8 - 10 bed wards and 4 - 5 bed wards. Rest 120 single rooms are designed at residential block.

2.5 M WIDE PASSAGE

OFFICE ROOM 3X3

+8.69 LVL

The inpatient treatment process has 3 stages - a 2 week detoxification unit, 4 week ward period and final 2-4 week single room period.

+4.57 LVL

UPPER LOBBY 6 X 4.6

+4.57 LVL DN

CONFERENCE ROOM 6 X 7.4

1.8 X 2.4

TOILET 3.8 X 3

1.2 X 1.5

OFFICE ROOM 6X3

1.8 X .8

BALCONY 2 X 15

BALCONY 2 X 15 BALCONY 2 X 15

BALCONY 2 X 15

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

1.5 X 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 X 1.5

TOILET 8.2 X 3

3 M WIDE CORRIDOR

1.2 X 1.5

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

TOILET 5.5 X 3

TOILET 8.2 X 3

TOILET 5.5 X 3

TOILET 8.2 X 3

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 x 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 x 1.5

1.5 X 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 x 1.5

1.2 X 1.5

1.5 x 1.5

DETOXIFICATION UNIT ( 5 BED ) 15 X 3.5

BALCONY SPACE VIEW

The activity wing has an open design to incorporate the views and micro climate to the best, since it an active space.

TOILET 8.2 X 3

BALCONY 2 X 15

In treatment block the ward spaces are segregated by floor, male wards on first floor and female wards on second floor. Each ward is given a private balcony space open to greenery. Each floor has a gathering spaces with good cross ventilation and good view to courtyard space.

DETOXIFICATION UNIT ( 5 BED ) 15 X 3.5

BALCONY 2 X 15

DORMITORY ( 10 BED ) 15 X 6

GROUP THERAPY AREA 17 X 17

INDOOR GAME AREA 30 X 14 DISABLED TOILET 1.5 X 2

TOILET FEMALE 3 X 6.8

MEDIA ROOM 14 X 14

JANITOR'S ROOM

TOTAL FIRST FLOOR AREA

1.8 X 2

TOILET MALE 3 X 6.8

- 3757 sq.m

1.5 X 1.2

+4.57 LVL

- 406 sq.m +8.69 LVL

ADMIN F.F AREA

WATER THERAPY

1.8 X 2.4 1.5 X 1.2

1.8 X 1.2

- 2114 sq.m

TREATMENT BLOCK SECOND FLOOR PLAN

ACTIVITY WING

- 1237 sq.m

TOTAL SECOND FLOOR AREA

WARD AREA TREATMENT BLOCK FIRST FLOOR PLAN

- 2114 sq.m Scale 1:400 All units are in meters

INDOOR GAMING AREA

INDOOR GAMING - VIEW TOWARD HILL

GROUP THERAPY AREA

WARD INTERIOR - VIEW TOWARD HILL

GATHERING AREA

150

MOSQUITO NET

M.S TUBE OF 25MM DIA AS VERTICAL MEMBER

R.H.S 75 X 25 MM AS LOUVERS @ 15 CM C/C

15 LVL

DETAIL AA

ADMIN BLOCK + TREATMENT BLOCK SECTION AA

E A

KEY PLAN - SECTION

THERAPY WING

ADMIN BLOCK SECTION BB

SECTION CC R.H.S 40 X 80 X 2.6 AS HORIZONTAL RAIL 12 MM SQAURE ROD AS VERTICAL MEMBER

M.S.FLAT 4.2 CM X 0.6 CM

FIRST FLOOR LVL

DETAIL B

ACTIVITY WING SECTION DD

LECTURE WING SECTION EE

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

Scale 1:200 All units are in meters

AT KINALOOR

5.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

E OM RO

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

IT UN UN IT

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

UN IT

3.9 X 5.2

NURSING STATION

1.2

IT UN

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

ILE TO

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

Y ON LC

2.2

STORE ROOM

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

IT UN

1.8 X 4.5

IT UN

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

+4.57 LVL

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

3.9

SIN GL

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

5.2

IT UN

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

IT UN

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

+1.45 LVL

IT UN

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

T ILE 1.2 TO .2 X 2

Residential unit is used by patients of final treatment process during the last 3 weeks of 2 month stay. In this facility patients have a single bed room for more private atmosphere like their daily life.

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

3.9 X 5.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

NURSING STATION

IT 1.5

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO.2 X 2

STORE ROOM

1.8 X 4.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

GL SIN 5.2

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

The residential block is designed to north east portion of the site which far away from the public road.

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

5.2

UN IT

T ILE 1.2 TO.2 X 2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

3.9

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

3.9

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2 2.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

3.9

1.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO X 2.2

3.9

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

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UN IT

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

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1.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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T ILE 1.2 TO .2 X 2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

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IT UN

2.2

The residential unit is designed with an idea to incorporate the views and cross ventilation and privacy to each room. The transitional space terminate at residential block ,that area is converted into a gathering open space. 5 radiating wings with 12 single rooms are designed giving each room more privacy and view.

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BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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- 7286 sq.m

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

OM RO E 5.2 GL X SIN 3.9

T ILE 1.2 TO .2 X 2

+1 LVL

D N

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RESIDENTIAL BLOCK AREA

SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

5.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

+4.57 LVL

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

Y ON .5 LC X 1 BA3.9

3.9

SIN GL

KEY PLAN RESIDENTIAL BLOCK

A single bed room has 2 beds ,because the final stage a family member can also be there with patients for family therapy sessions and all.

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

GATHERING SPACE

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

GATHERING SPACE

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

+4.57 LVL

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

+0.45 LVL

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

+4.57 LVL

0 LVL

Badminton court 13.4 x 5.18

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

1.2

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 DN

Scale 1:400

+4.57 LVL

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2 TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2 D

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2 SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2 SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2 SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2 SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK GROUND FLOOR PLAN

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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IT UN

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

3.9

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

3.9

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK ARIEL VIEW

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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GL SIN

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2 SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y

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+4.57 LVL

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TOILET 2.2 X 1.2

SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5 BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2 T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2

BALCONY 3.9 X 1.5

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IT UN

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1.5

3.9

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SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y

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SINGLE ROOM UNIT 3.9 X 5.2

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SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

LC BA

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SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2

UN IT SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

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UN IT

1.5

T 2.2 OIL X ET 1.2

SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M UN IT SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

+0.45 LVL

UN IT

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

ON Y LC

ON Y

3.9

1.5

OUTDOOR PLAY AREA

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y

3.9

Badminton court 13.4 x 5.18

Mini football court 15 x 30

SIN G 3.9 LE X ROO 5.2 M

UN IT

B 3.9ALC X ON 1.5 Y

Badminton court 13.4 x 5.18

Scale 1:400

SINGLE ROOM INTERIOR - CONNECTION TO HILL

Scale 1:200

SECTION FF BALCONY SPACE All units are in meters

CENTRAL GATHERING AREA - CONNECTION NATURE

CENTRAL GATHERING AREA FROM FIRST FLOOR

ENTRY GATE DESIGN

OUTDOOR PLAY AREA

CENTRAL GATHERING AREA - CONNECTION TO HILL RANGES

The concept is , from a viewer’s perspective the mountain is served to them in a plate. ( C shaped plate at top)

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

REG.NO: HIAPEBC005

BATCH 2015-2020

IES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE , THRISSUR

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

All units are in meters

AT KINALOOR

LANDSCAPE DETAIL

The transitional living campus is composed of 2 type of landscape design: 1) a well organised central courtyard 2) an unorganised forest like therapeutic garden This both gardens serves different purposes, but they both protect the campus from the south-west heat gain. The central courtyard is divided into 2 zones functionally, a northern portion separated by transitional corridor is a semi-public space which is a quiet space comparatively is used for meditation purpose and it is abutting the hill region. The southern portion of central courtyard is private zone for inpatients which act as an active daytime space for them. More trees are placed there to give proper shading for their day time activities. The therapeutic garden act as a buffer zone from southwest heat and public road. It was an existing feature on site. The forest like vegetation is slightly altered for our therapeutic design by adding a non linear pathway and a water body. The site is in relatively higher contour and a water shortage during summer is common so a water catchment pond is designed inside this therapeutic garden which gives the garden its freshens and in return the vegetation provide shading which reduces the evaporation. The therapeutic garden also act as a treatment method in early stages of treatment like detoxification. The therapeutic walk through this garden makes the patients more relaxed from their stress and anxiety. The garden is very much natural , without any artificialness The central garden is free to roam but therapeutic garden is only available for a batch at time under strict supervision. The central garden is continued to the counselling block as an internal courtyard giving the space more privacy and connected to nature The residential block also has an internal courtyard for gathering and connecting to the transitional corridor which makes this whole unit a continues connected block.

SERVICE PLAN

ROAD NETWORK

LANDSCAPE DETAIL AND SERVICE PLAN THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

REG.NO: HIAPEBC005

BATCH 2015-2020

IES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE , THRISSUR

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE BACHELORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

Special Topic

THERAPEUTIC ARCHITECTURE architectural considerations for transitional living The human body has ability to “self-heal” when put in healthy and positive environment. Environment holds ability to stimulate the senses. This helps minimize negative effects of stress on the body, guiding a positive psychological response. The concept of therapeutic architecture does not suggest that the architecture by itself has the capacity to heal patients, but rather, architectural manipulation of structures and space can allow for other environmental factors such as sound, colour, views, smell and light all of which contribute to a therapeutic environment to be prominent for healing purpose. In wards, Balcony spaces are provided to filter direct sun light and giving different shades of light during day which changes the moods of spaces.

3.Human comfort : As studied from the analysis, comfort is the most important need of the healing environment. As everyone has different comfort level, in terms of visual, thermal and acoustical comfort. Liberty of regulating temperature, opening of window, control of light through curtains and blinds should be provided. Room should be acoustically comfortable. The ceilings could be painted in darker colours than the walls to have restful gaze. The room light should not be direct or focus lights, it could be reflected off the walls and ceiling to provide a sense of visual release.

4.Privacy : As studies suggested that there is faster recovery rate in single bedded wards. They offers more privacy and dignity, hence they are more preferable as compared to multiple bed shared ward. Spaces should respect: the privacy of the occupant. There should be degree of liberty to the patient to decide the level of interaction with the world. Use of curtain partition walls, noise reducing material and finishes can be helpful in providing privacy in general wards.

The goals of therapeutic architecture:

The goal is to engage patients in the process of healing and recovery. As a result, spaces should be designed to reduce patient and family stress. Healing through architecture aims to: • Eliminate environmental stresses, such as noise, lack of privacy, poor air quality and glare. • Connect patients to nature.

5.Normalcy :

• Enhance the patient’s feeling by offering options and choices e.g.- privacy versus , socialization.

The patient feels comfortable, encouraged and supported in presence of familiar and recognizable environment. The feeling of being cared and supported increases the health outcomes. The friendly atmosphere and homely environment faster the rate of recovery.

• Encourage opportunities for social support.

6.Proximity of spaces:

• Inspire feelings of peace, hope, reflection and spiritual connection.

All the interactive spaces such as gathering spaces and activity rooms should be close to wards, and centralized to increase involvement and participation. There should be good internal connections between spaces so that it will not lead to fatigue.

Design considerations :- based on the study on therapeutic architecture

7.Open spaces :

1.Welcoming entrance :

Open and free environment fasten the recovery rate. If a person is isolated, concealed and restricted, it is injurious for his health. Wards on one side and landscape on other side make spaces beautiful. Openness provides aliveness in healing space. Large window, open window, windows with deep sill sized, shaped and positioned according to views gives more sense of freedom.

First impressions matter a great deal. The first encounter deeply tinges our further experience. The access is designed as the hill ranges became the background. It gives an impression of a weekend resort.

2.Qualitative day lighting : The glands in the human brain that affect growth and hormones have been proven to be affected by natural light, as well as nourish the soul. Natural light should shine gently into spaces throughout the day, creating different intensities and colours that can affect the moods of occupants. Stress releasing hormones like endorphins is critical to the treatment process. The design includes long verandah spaces along the central courtyard , which brings nature and light into the building. All patients will interact with daylight by design.

8.Access to Nature : Nature has therapeutic abilities. Access to landscape to occupants offers feeling of liberty and seclusion .Contact and access to nature increases the recovery rate and decreases the stress, blood pressure and maintains normal heart rates. Building should be placed and shaped so that it will create outdoor space in relationship to landscape, climate and place.

SPECIAL TOPIC THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

REG.NO: HIAPEBC005

BATCH 2015-2020

IES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE , THRISSUR

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR

9.Views and vistas :

14.Therapeutic gardens :

All the spaces should have views and vistas of nature from maximum spaces of the health care centre. Openness and views make the rooms spacious. Calming and interesting and stimulating views decreases the blood pressure level. The quality of outside view depends highly on the site selection, building orientation, wards layout, bed positions and windows design.

As studied suggested that nature has therapeutic power. There are various trees, plants, herbs and shrubs that are beneficial for cure of different diseases and calming atmosphere. well organised and irregular gardens has different effects on patients . A therapeutic walk through a forest like atmosphere is a refreshing experience.

15.Outdoor rooms, terraces and balconies : A retreat which fosters casual interaction, it could be atria, terraces, exterior gardens, rooftop courtyard, outdoor rooms, landscapes organized around central courtyards. It could be the small-enclosed landscaped interaction space with large trees and outdoor seating. Balcony of general ward opening into open space and roof top solarium with views of the surrounding landscapes and tree tops.

16.Colour : It has been that with pastel color scheme patients seem to be satisfied. Colour schemes and tones may vary around the healthcare centre to stimulate and soothe. Perimeter walls could be painted with dark colors to increase the luminance contrast with adjacent windows. The layer of filled colours allows light that penetrate outer layers of colours to reflect illuminating tones from inside. Red - dominant arousing , loving , full of life and angry. It appears heavy on the ceiling , aggressive on walls , and urgent on floors. Orange - Mix of of red and yellow , can have various meanings- exciting , sociable , or intrusive. Orange comforting on ceiling , intimate on wall and strange in wall Yellow - is the happiest of the colors, resembles the sun, and depicts a bright future. On the ceiling, it can be similar to lighting, exciting on walls, and elevating on floors. Although pleasant and happy visually, and appearing smooth to the touch, yellow is unpleasant when it comes to representing sounds or taste: high-pitch and sour. Green-is the color of nature. Because blue and yellow creates green, it can have both positive and negative associations: health or poison. Protective on ceilings, cool on walls, and soft on floors, green can also seem dull with sounds, juicy to the taste, sour to smell, or damp to touch. Blue-is seen as the relaxing color, secure, peaceful, and comfort¬able, but can also be seen as depressing and cold. It can represent water or the sky or reflections, closely related to spirituality. Blue is cosmic on ceilings, calming on walls, and effortless on floors. Audibly, blue seems distant. It can also seem odourless or tasteless. purple/violet - can seem seductive and respectable. Purple appears velvety to the touch, and sweet or narcotic to smell or taste. As pleasant as it appears, purple is rarely used in interior spaces be¬cause it can seem overpowering, and associated with sad sounds

17.Calm and quiet atmosphere : There should be freedom to the patient to decide own level of social interaction. There should be various interactive spaces of different seating capacities so that the patient would be able to interact according to his comfort level. It has been observed that sharing problems and listening to other’s problems reduces the attention from one’s own problem. A landscaped amphitheatre, garden, courtyard, atrium could also be used as interaction space.

10.Spaces for interaction : There should be freedom to the patient to decide own level of social interaction. There should be various interactive spaces of different seating capacities so that the patient would be able to interact according to his comfort level. It has been observed that sharing problems and listening to other’s problems reduces the attention from one’s own problem. A landscaped amphitheatre, garden, courtyard, atrium could also be used as interaction space.

18.Facilities :

11.Easy way finding :

19.Considerations for impairments :

Study has proved that difficult way finding may lead to stress and anxiety. It should have easy way finding by use of different art, colours, textures, materials and signage for ease of patients, their family and relatives. Graphics can be used on walls and windows to give each space an identity so that it will support way-finding. There should be short travel distances between destinations.

There should be consideration for persons using assistive devices, wheelchair, walkers, gurneys, and wagons, access at every place. There should be adequate space to move around room using wheelchair. Bathrooms should be large enough for wheelchair and specially able accessible.

Spaces for recreational activities include indoor games, watching T. V, newspaper and access to guided imagery. If there is a common space for such activities, it should be at the heart of the building for social gatherings and communal spaces e.g. lounge, dining, activity rooms. As such activities draw the attention of the occupant from their problems.

20.Sense of freedom : There should be a balance between the sense of freedom and disciplinary control. If it is not possible to provide physical freedom, sense of freedom could be provided. There should be visual connection with nature. In this design the central courtyard is a large gathering area where the patients are free to roam . Nursing stations at different locations and security cameras are carefully designed to easily monitor the patients without making them feel in a constrained environment.

12.Air quality : Fresh and clean air and natural ventilation is cure to many health problems such as tuberculosis, respiratory diseases etc. Air quality of the health care center can be improved by planting pollution controlling tress, air cleaning tress. The healthcare center could also be located away from the pollution of the factories, industries and vehicular traffic.

13.Water body : Studies shows that water has therapeutic effect on human health. Quiet pools, as well as flowing stream beds have ability to relax the mind. fish tanks, and fountains and ponds could reduce anxiety and pain. In my design water body is given center of attraction. It makes a cool micro climate and also gives a relaxing sound and attracts birds.

SPECIAL TOPIC THESIS SUBMITTED BY: ALEX RAJAN

REG.NO: HIAPEBC005

BATCH 2015-2020

IES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE , THRISSUR

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

TRANSITIONAL LIVING CAMPUS

AT KINALOOR