Concepts and Strategies Reveal & experience of spaces – Gradual reveal and part frames of the central pyramid Formal vs. Organic– Blocks classified into types for conscious guidance or explorative experience Tree as an element - Trees are used as markers in space Chakra trails - Nature trails connecting various blocks meant for therapy of a specific chakra Focus, nodes & paths- The central pyrmid is the main focal point. Multiple paths interspersed by nodes connect it with other blocks.
INITIAL IDEAS: SKETCHES
First view for a user- Admin blocks framing the central pyramid
Framing trees
Plan of the central pyramid showing individual meditation spaces along the periphery
Exploring pyramidal structures
Moving around the treea spiral reveal
Trees as entrance markers
Main meditation pyramid with different levels for various types of meditation
Framing trees
Trees as a column- Closer experience of touch
Tree as a shelter
First view for a user: Admin block framing the central meditation pyramid
FINAL SITE PLAN
Aerial view of the community
Built framing existing coconut grove
SITE AREA : 13.2 acres or 53763 sq.m. BUILT-UP AREA ALLOWED: 26,881 sq.m. ACHIEVED: 20,097 sq.m. GROUND COVERAGE ALLOWED: 25% or 13440.75 sq.m. GROUND COVERED: 16.4 % or 8855 sq.m. OPEN AREA : 44908 sq.m. WATER BODY: 2871 sq.m.
Central meditation pyramid with the existing trees and the various meditation spaces around
Fig 9.1. : Final model photographs ( Source: Author)
SITE PLAN : HOUSING LAYOUT