Calmative Center - Meditation [Thesis Report]

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CALMATIVE CENTER Design Approach to Psychotherapy

Calmative Center i | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal THESIS Submitted for the partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Session: 2022 23 “CALMATIVE CENTER” “PRATIKSHA THAPLIYAL” UID UnderBATCH19BID10192022theguidanceof “MS. SAKSHI NAG & MS. ANUSHA KESHAV” Department of Interior Design, University Institute of Design CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, Gharuan, Punjab

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NamePlace:Date:& Signature Thesis Guide Ms. Sakshi Nag Ms. Anusha Keshav Name & Signature External Examiner

The Thesis has been submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree from Chandigarh University. is to be understood that the undersigned does not necessarily enclose or approve any statement made, any opinion expressed, or conclusion drawn therein, but approves the study for the purpose it has been submitted for.

The thesis title “Calmative Center” is hereby approved as original work of Pratiksha Thapliyal, 19BID1019 on the approved subject carried out and presented in a manner satisfactory to warrant as per the standard laid down by the Department of Interior Design, Chandigarh University.

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Calmative Center iii | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Declaration I, Pratiksha Thapliyal, hereby solemnly declare that the Thesis work is undertaken by me, (Calmative Center Amidst Vipassana) is my original work and whatever incorporated in the form of text, data, photographs, drawings etc. from different sources, has been duly acknowledged in my report. This Thesis report has been completed under the supervision of the guide assigned to me by the Department of Interior Design, Chandigarh University. Pratiksha Thapliyal UID DepartmentSession19BID10192022ofInterior Design, Chandigarh University, Gharuan

Acknowledgment

The study has followed a long and winding path along which I meet many people, this formal space to acknowledge their contributions is too less. Yet I would say that the distribution of my gratitude to all these supporters from different places is proportionate and equitable. I would like to express sincere gratitude to all my teachers, friends and classmates at Chandigarh University, for their help to make this endeavour possible. First and foremost, I would like to thank Sakshi Nagpal & Anusha Keshav for her guidance and Encouragement throughout the dissertation process. This thesis is completely dedicated to my family. Their constant love, support and motivation throughout have made this task possible.

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The welfare communities the health care sectors have established varied structures to initiate welfare in society. The sensitive segment of psychology requires several aspects to consider where the meditational help holds the importance to heal together with providing mindfulness lessons of a peaceful life. The project ideation moves towards connecting Calmative activities in the Vipassana center

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The study addresses the sentiments of volatile situations one suffers and introduces adrenal controlling, satisfying practices, performing yoga, introspecting our senses and chakras accompanied with Buddha’s teaching of vipassana. The project briefs about combining the events that release anxieties and assist psychotherapywith solemeditation techniques which may offer additional treatment with measures and assistance of Interior Designing to connect well with the attendees guiding the environment to reach the concentration level.

The project aims to design problem solving concepts through interior design creating calmative activities ensuring anthropometry and ergonomics in proposing additional spaces in the Vipassana center.

INTRODUCTION

AIM OF THE PROJECT

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

Limitations that would restrict the project where it will not cover provisions like kitchen and bathrooms. Another factor of limitation is the number of occupants may vary.

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In these contexts, the need leads the way toward the necessity of Calmative actions in the Vipassana centers where people derive to introspect life and through this project, it may initiate the medium to reduce the psychological anxiety depression rate in our country.

LIMITATIONS

SCOPE Visualizing the room for opportunity, this project Design approach to Psychotherapy boards designing the space suitable for all age groups. The study caters to the functionality of the space assisting anti anxiety, satisfying practices, forms of art, sand and water therapies, chakra meditation, and yoga.

SIGNIFICANCE

Calmative Center 2 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal METHODOLOGY “Role of interior design in the psychology of human; in relation to Meditation” How do interior design factors achieve the requirement of cosmological meditation? Is it possible to treat the psychology of humans with natural crafts and body healing Whatequipment?importance do natural elements carry to benefit volatile emotions? PROBLEM RESEARCHSTATEMENTQUESTIONRESEARCHPROCCESS CASE STUDIESLITERATURE STUDY DESIGNOBSERVATIONSCONCLUSIONPROCESS

Calmative Center 3 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal LIST OF CONTENTS CHAPTER INTRODUCTION1 12-15 1.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................12 13 1.2 Background 13 1.3 Significance of study 13 14 1.4 Overview 14 1.5 Project Description ................................................................................................................14 15 CHAPTER LITERATURE2 STUDY ...................................................................................................16 59 2.1 INTRODUCTION 17 27 2.1.1 Human Psychology 17 19 2.1.2 Introspection & Extrospection 19 20 2.1.3 Spirituality 22 27 2.2 Sacred Geometry ......................................................................................................................28 2.3 Meditation 29 30 2.4 VIPASSANA ......................................................................................................................32 33 2.4.1 Introduction to Vipassana .....................................................................................................32 2.4.2 History 32 2.4.3 Vipassana Purpose 32 33 2.5 INTERIOR DESIGN ..........................................................................................................34 35 2.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................34 2.5.2 Importance of Interior Design in Meditation Centers 34 35 2.6 DESIGN CRITERIA ..........................................................................................................37 42 2.6.1 Spatial Planning 37

Calmative Center 4 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.6.2 Functionality 39 2.6.3 Aesthetics 39 2.6.4 Circulations 40 41 2.6.5 Material Typology 41 2.6.6 Augmented Reality ...............................................................................................................42 2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 43 46 2.7.1 Orientation & Geometry ........................................................................................................43 2.7.2 Ventilation 44 2.7.3 Illumination ............................................................................................................................45 2.7.4 Acoustics 46 2.8 LANDSCAPING ................................................................................................................47 49 2.8.1 Meditational Connect to Nature ............................................................................................47 2.8.2 Biophilic Design 48 49 2.9 STANDARDIZATION 51 58 2.9.1 Anthropometry & Ergonomics .........................................................................................51 57 2.9.2 Area Dimensioning ................................................................................................................58 Conclusion 59 CHAPTER 3 CASE STUDY ................................................................................................................65 149 3.1 GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA .................................................................................65 90 3.1.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................66 3.1.2 Architectural Details .............................................................................................................69 3.1.3 Orientation 69 3.1.4 Roadmap 69 3.1.5 Geology .................................................................................................................................70 3.1.6 Soil Typology 71 3.1.7 Vegetation 72 3.1.8 Hydrography .........................................................................................................................72

Calmative Center 5 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.9 Climatic Conditions 72 3.1.10 Access to the site 73 3. 1.11 Parking Facilities ...............................................................................................................74 3.1.12 Sustainable Aspects 74 3.1.13 Aim of Pagoda 75 3.1.14 Concept & Planning 77 3.1.15 Material Typology ..............................................................................................................78 3.1.16 Construction Technique 78 79 3.1.17 Design Elements 79 83 3.1.18 Area Program ......................................................................................................................84 References ....................................................................................................................................90 3.2 WON DHARMA CENTER ..........................................................................................93 116 3.2.1 Introduction 94 3.2.2 Architectural Details ........................................................................................................94 95 3.2.3 Geology .................................................................................................................................96 3.2.4 Orientation 96 3.2.5 Soil Typology ........................................................................................................................97 3.2.6 Climatic Conditions ..............................................................................................................97 3.2 7 Hydrography 97 3.2 8 Access to the site 97 99 3.2.9 Sustainable Aspects .....................................................................................................100 102 3.2.10 Concept & Planning ...................................................................................................103 104 3.2 11 Material Typology 104 3.2.12 Construction Technique ....................................................................................................104 3.2.13 Design Elements ...............................................................................................................105 3.2.14 Area Program 105 3.2.15 Floor Plans 106 107 3.2.16 Interiors ......................................................................................................................108 111 3.2.17 HVAC System ..................................................................................................................112 3.2.18 Barrier free Design 112 References 116

Calmative Center 6 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3 SVARAM MUSIC INSTRUMENT & RESEARCH 118 140 3.3.1 Introduction 119 3.3.2 History 120 3.3.3 Architectural Details ...........................................................................................................121 3.3.4 Orientation 122 3.3.5 Soil Typology 122 3.3.6 Climatic Conditions ............................................................................................................123 3.3.7 Hydrography 123 3.3.8 Access to the site 124 3.3 9 Parking Facilities 124 3.3.10 Sustainable Aspects ..........................................................................................................125 3.3.11 Aim 125 3.3.12 Concept & Planning 125 3.3.13 Material Typology .....................................................................................................126 129 3.3.14 Design Elements ...............................................................................................................130 3.3.15 Area Program 130 3.3.16 Floor Plans 131 134 3.3.17 Floor Plans.........................................................................................................................138 3.3.18 Interiors 138 3.3.19 HVAC System 138 3.3 20 Barrier free Design 138 References ..................................................................................................................................140 COMPARATIVE ANAYSIS 142 149 CHAPTER 4 SITE ANALYSIS 151 157 4.1 Location .................................................................................................................................152 4.2 Landscape 153 4.3 Road Map 153 4.4 Solid & Void Space 153

Calmative Center 7 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 4.5 Contour Maps 154 4.6 Site Area 155 4.7 Neighbouring Areas ...............................................................................................................155 4.8 Sun path Diagram 156 4.9 Climatic Conditions 156 4.10 Natural Physical Features 157 DESIGN PROCESS Zoning 157 Bubble Diagram ..........................................................................................................................158 Area Programming ......................................................................................................................159 Area Formulation 160 Adjacency Matrix 160 Area Blocking ..............................................................................................................................160 BIBLIOGRAPHY 160

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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Calmness can be defined as the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.

Proposing Calmative Activities in our society with the efficiency of Vipassana centers is to design a space with varied stress relieving practices which will include:

DESIGN APPROACH TO PSYCHOTHERAPY

We all are being brought up with the effective lessons of expressing our emotions in a better way without hurting someone around us. The respect, love, compassion, peace, fondling, happiness, joy excitement, and many positive emotions which we all are free to Contrary,manifest.the strong emotions, the negative impact holding sentiments are not being able to teach by anyone since one is in their childhood concerning how to deal with strong intensity emotions such as anger, stress, greed, self doubts, pain, grief, jealousy. However,with respect to time,weendupaccumulatingthesesentiments whichgradually build up and cause harm to the inner self and people connected to them.

The quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry

Calmative Thapliyal stress free materials, tools, exercises, sand and water therapies, natural sound therapies, counseling, etc. may contribute to a healthy social lifestyle by diminishing the sense of stress buildups in one’s personality.

▪ Designing the space contemplating the anthropometry and ergonomics of the equipment together with practices that people will perform.

Briefing a detailed study of procedures and types of activities along with what category of gadgets will be used during the treatment.

SIGNIFICANCE

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BACKGROUND Psychotherapy is a critical concern the health care sectors are visioning upon. The public structures assist society in various forms delivering centers such as hospitals, yoga centers, gymnasium, meditation centers, and others providing assistance to the suffering patients.

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Calmative centers will serve humanity a space where anxiety and tensity will be treated in a natural manner, considering the safety factors.

▪ To promote the welfare of the society dealing with the harshest emotions may reduce the severe probability of tragic activities thefts, murders, rapes, terrorism, attacks, etc.

Interior Designing here plays a vital role in serving the solutions of social security contributing an environment to the user which solely addresses their vision, mental and emotional health. These factors further accompany to help benefit the strategies for the treatment of healing.

OVERVIEW

Designing the space considering the best possible solutions with sustainability. These are the most sensitive chronology of emotions which if treated well and may reach a distinct point where we are able to heal the society, it would really bring a revolution to mankind.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Vipassana centers individually stand out among the meditation centers as it teaches the way deep practices of pious yoga, introspection through meditation appreciate our Theexistence.relationship of vipassana center with implementation with calmative activities could bring a lot more than meditation. Adding on to the vipassana meditation the agenda is to introduce the interior environment of the center to accelerate the power and aura of meditation.

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The crucial need of studying the particular practice all can perform categorizing all age groups and handling the paralyze factor of the society where we are taught to express our positive emotions and hide and pile the negative and harsh ones as already stated above, gives we the designers to incorporate the necessity of introducing such projects which will genuinely work upon the sufferings that we all are aware of but tend to ignore because it is addressed as negative and unhealthy to the outer community but all the trauma is caused to the inner persona of the humanity.

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Therefore, designing the interior space in a way to promote solutions and user connect ability in the Vipassana Centers will lead great doors open for the new era of mental and physical behaviours of the human body which always keeps evolving.

We already read about the energies which take a deep concentration during yoga and fromamatteroffactthatintoday’stimesagewehumansneedextraeffortsto concentrate in such level of devotion, we need to have to relation with material, area typology, location, aura, sound wavelengths, temperature, therapies, lightings, ventilation, and varied other factors to create that beneficiary surrounding to focus.

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Psychology is a scientific study of the human mind and the psychological behaviors performing actions with the phenomenon of consciousness and unconsciousness. Consciousness Consciousness at its simplest is sentience or awareness of internal and external existence. It refers to our individual awareness of our unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. Essentially, it is our awareness of ourselves and the world around us.

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The sensitive segment psychology requires several aspects to consider where the meditational help holds the importance to heal together with providing lifelong lessons of a peaceful life. The project aims to design problem solving concepts through interior designing creating calmative activities ensuring anthropometry and ergonomics in proposing additional spaces of the Vipassana center.

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY

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Extrospection

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Unconsciousness

Unconscious can be described as the operation of stimuli in our mind which lies under the level of conscious cognizance. One person is considered unconscious when they are not able to perform and realize the basic conscious level performances and remain unaware of the certainties of life.

2.1.2 INTROSPECTION AND EXTROSPECTION

Consideration and observation of the outer persona of the humans is extrospection. We all are here living in form of a matter which proves our entity is our body that helps us to accomplish all the practices one is ought to do in their lifetime.

Introspection

The observation and deep awareness of one’s inner self would refer to introspection. All the doings related to human psychology deals with introspection; where one is being either taught or self realized by some means of meditation, yoga, Dhyana, books, recognition, observation, etc to introspect the human purposes of living and walking in the path of peace and harmony.

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It projects along as we consider the thinking processes, emotional aspects, gut feelings, observations, analyzing the methods of working together with the matter form of our body which senses the neurons to perform the activities where we are able to walk, sleep, eat, see, hear, touch, sense, work, reproduce to maintain our existence in this Herecreation.comes the matter of fact that one is supposed to perform well in their life if both introspection and extrospection combine and efforts simultaneously in a healthy way without creating any disturbance to the psychological and physiological states of the human body. Then comesthesufferings whichwesufferbecauseeitherofthestates is notableto effort the progress of working which may bring hardships that further result in a dilemma, pain, doubts, anxiety, stress, etc.

Relationship Between Introspection and Extrospection

Cartesian dualist The philosophy of mind, mind body dualism denotes either the view that mental phenomena are non physical, or that the mind and body are distinct and separable. Thus, it encompasses a set of views about the relationship between mind and matter, as well as between subject and object In the life expectancy of humans specifically, we all are bound to work in co relation with two bodies which are within every one of us the introspection and extrospection. Both of these works together to enable humans to sustain themselves in this world.

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The divine state is the way to peace and detachment from sufferings in life. In the current scenario, we are bound with immense pressures to join the race of success and luxury lifestyle and all sorts of materialistic things around which our world walks. But in this fast moving race, we ignore maintaining our well being, our internal well being, and our physical well being.

The shamans, healers, sages, and wisdom keepers of all times, all continents, and all peoples, in their ageless wisdom, say that human spirituality is composed of three aspects: relationships, values, and life purpose.

Spirituality involves the recognition of a feeling or sense or belief that there is something greater than myself, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are part is cosmic or divine in nature.

2.1.4 CHAKRA ENERGY 1. Sahasrara Chakra 2. Ajna Chakra 3. Vishuddhi Chakra 4. Anahata Chakra 5. Manipura Chakra 6. Swadishthana Chakra 7. Muladhara Chakra

2. AJNA Element:CHAKRA Light Colors: Indigo Mantra: AUM or OM Location: Between the eyebrows (third eye) How it affects the body: Ajna Chakra deals with self awareness, wisdom, intellect, clairvoyance, implementation of ideas, detachment, insight, understanding, and intuitive Itreasoning.governsthe functions of the brain, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary gland, pineal glands, and the neurological system.

Element: Conscience Colors: Violet or White Mantra: Silence Location: Crown of the head How it affects the body: Sahasrara Chakra influences spontaneous knowledge, connection to spirituality, integration of mind body spirit, and conscious awareness. It governs the center of the head and midline above the ears, brain, nervous system, and the pineal gland.

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How it affects the body: Anahata Chakra affects a person’s social identity and influences traits like trust, forgiveness, unconditional love, wisdom, compassion, and issues of the soul. It deals with the functioning of the heart, rib cage, blood, circulatory system, lungs and diaphragm, thymus gland, breasts, esophagus, shoulders, arms, hands.

Element: Sound or Ether Color: Blue Mantra: HAM Location: On the level of the throat, the nerve plexus of the pharynx region

Element: Air Colors: Green or pink Mantra: YAM Location: On the cardiac plexus in the region of the heart

How it affects the body: Vishuddhi Chakra deals with personality traits like communication, creativity, faith, truthfulness, self awareness, and expression. It governsthethroat, thethyroid, andparathyroid gland,trachea,cervical vertebrae,vocal cords, neck and shoulders, arms, hands, esophagus, mouth, teeth, and gums. ANAHATA CHAKRA

6. SWADISHTHANA CHAKRA Element: Water Color: Orange Mantra: VAM Location: Situated at the base of the pubis between the genitals and the sacral nerve plexus How it affects the body: The Swadishthana Chakra deals with the individual’s emotional identity, creativity, desire, pleasure and self gratification, procreation, and personal relationships. It governs the sexual organs, stomach, upper intestines, liver, gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, adrenal glands, spleen, middle spine, and autoimmune system.

How it affects the body: Manipura Chakra deals with a sense of belonging, mental understanding of emotions, and defines self esteem in an individual. It governs the effective functioning of the upper abdomen, gallbladder, liver, middle spine, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, and the stomach.

An unbalanced Manipura Chakra may lead to diabetes, pancreatitis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases, stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, anorexia/bulimia, or low blood pressure.

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Element: Fire Color: Yellow Mantra: RAM Location: At the level of the umbilicus corresponding to the gastric or solar plexus

Calmative Center 27 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 7. MULADHARA CHAKRA Element: Earth Color: Red Mantra: LAM Location: Base of the spine between the anus and genitals

Howit affects thebody: The Muladhara Chakra influences thehealthofthebones, teeth, nails, anus, prostate, adrenals, kidneys, lower digestive functions, excretory functions, and sexual activity. Chakras move clockwise and spin the energy out of our body into the space around us and they spin counter clockwise to pull energy from our external world (and from the people in it) towards us.

Sacred geometry is essentially the study of the spiritual meaning of various shapes, forms, patterns, numbers, that can be visioned in the natural world. It’s abeliefthatsacred geometryexists beyondthenakedeye,ideatingfrom cellularlevel to the universal level.

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Preliminary studies from our ancient time, the Hinduism interior and architectural designs were the representation of sacred geometry and moralities of vastu sashtra (such Darshana) around which the temples and structures were made. The inspiration was adapted from nature itself concerning the meaning and relevance of one’s perception with that of the element, patterns, forms, numbers, and directions.

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The characteristics of all five elements are listed below:

To engage mind and soul contemplation reflection is the art of surrendering yourself to the divine spirituality that brings the stillness to soul by performing concentration, where one has to observe their breath along with pious mantras and supreme energies assisting the purpose of humanity to become neutral and peaceful in their rejuvenating state. ELEMENTS OF NATURE

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There are 7 types of Meditation ▪ Yoga Meditation ▪ Chakra Meditation ▪ Vipassana Meditation ▪ Mindfulness Meditation ▪ Transcendental Meditation ▪ Guided Meditation ▪ Metta Meditation 2.3.1

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In Hinduism it is a belief that after death, all these five elements of the human body are dissolved to respective element of nature, to balance the cycle of nature.

According to our Hindu mythology, the human body is essentially made from five elements of nature Earth (bhumi), Water (Jala), Air (pavan), Fire (Agni), Sky (Aakash).

Fire (agni) The next higher element in human body is “Fire”, agni in Sanskrit. In human body the temperature, jatharagni are refers the fire. Which can be heard, felt and seen. Air (pavan) The fourth element of panchmahabuta is “Air”, pavan in Sanskrit. Air can be felt and heard only; one cannot see the air. In the human body, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body refers to Air.

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Earth (bhumi) The first element of panchmahabhuta is “Earth”, translated bhumi in Sanskrit. This element is perceived by 5 senses Vision, Hearing, Smell, Taste, and Touch. Therefore, the physical body with muscle and bone refers to Earth.

Water (jala) The second most important element is “Water”, translated jala in Sanskrit. This element has no odor but can be heard, felt, seen, tasted. In the human body, blood and other fluids refer to Water.

2.4.3 VIPASSANA PURPOSES

Vipassana is the oldest of Buddhist meditation practices used for enhancing mindfulness. In Vipassana, you simply observe your inner self instead of consciously controlling the experience.

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Goenka contributed in establishment of non commercial Vipassana meditation centers universally. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, an award is given for distinguished service of a high order appreciating global peace

2.4.1 INTRODUCTION TO VIPASSANA

Vipassana is a Buddhist term that is often translated as "insight". The Pali Canon describes it as one of two qualities of mind which is developed in bhāvanā, the training of the mind, the other being samatha (mind calming).

2.4.2 HISTORY SatyaNarayanaGoenka (29January 1924 29 September2013)was an Indian teacher of Vipassana meditation. Born in Burma to an Indian business family, he moved to India in 1969 and started teaching meditation. In his teaching he highlighted the lord Buddha’s teaching about the path to liberation that was non (does not follow any religion and sector), universal, and scientific in character.

No sexual activity: During the sessions of this course, it is not allowed to do sexual activities. No Ritual Practices: Any ritual or other meditation techniques are not allowed

Noble Silence: One has to maintain the noble silence, without communicating with anyone, even with your friend or partner. If one faces any problem related to the center or personal issues for that there are Dhamma Sevakas with whom one can coordinate.

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No Eye Contact: One is not supposed to make an eye contact with anyone. Intoxicants are prohibited: No one is allowed to consume any type of intoxicants.

The objective is to quiet your mind It is an ancient mindfulness meditation technique It encompasses the thoughts and emotions as it is without judging them. Vipassana centers are categorized under health care sectors where they brought a revolution to the suffering mankind. Likewise, hospitals and varied treatment center Vipassana center work on the practice of core meditation and realization of introspection and delivers healing.

Simple Clothing: One should wear simple clothes, no glittery, or short clothes.

Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space.

In the design aspect of any subject space, interior designing gives meaning, a value to that place. Generally, the world goes around the enclosure of four walls. There comes the role of an interior designer in providing the essence of the beautiful creation outside to the interiors of any space where the user is able to connect with that of their visions, their choices, connection with natural elements, and with all these factors keeping in mind the standards of comfort and functionality.

Meditational practices are directed with the pure aura of the space where an individual focuses his concentration on the cosmological powers situated in the soul and mind activating the chakras of the human body which lead to the state of mindfulness.

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2.5.2 Importance of Interior Design in Meditation Centers

2.5.1 INTRODUCTION

Since the ancient stretch, Meditation is the core concept to receive divine peace inside ourselves along the way living in this world and dealing with all lively phenomena which result in a massive number of emotions, physical connectivity to the forms of nature and man built environment where we have to survive and prove our entity.

Interior designing has its unique philosophy connecting people with the space they live within. The gradual rise in the development of the world and revolutionary technologies changed the economic, social, geographical typology of the system. In ancient times

before the rage of civilizations and industrialization, people used to have enough natural habitats that promoted the kind of surrounding one needs for acquiring their concentration dhyan to achieve a meditative affirm.

Now it becomes a task for the interior designers and architects to associate the natural environmental conditions into the interior spaces to help bring the required aura for the practice of divine meditation.

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Calmative Center 37 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.6 DESIGN CRITERIA 2.6.1 SPECIAL PLANNING The most important aspect of designing a space into a functional structure is to plan out the zones which associates the space with that of the user necessities and purpose of designing the same. The project requirements describe the following areas to cover for the practices listed Pagodabelow: dome containing relics of Buddha Vipassana Meditation Centre Art Gallery depicting life of the Buddha Library and study Circumambulationroomspatharound the dome Administration building Auditorium Other Basic Provisions Kitchen UtilityBathroomsareaarea

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The functionality in terms of a meditation center revolves around the basic necessity of the people adapting the space for their deliberation to introspect. Structures designed in a manner to perform the yoga meditation, accommodation, activities of working in team and individually, the programming of site to encourage the efforts and participation of more and more people which brings a feeling of comfort and a connect to their surroundings.

2.6.3 AESTHETICS

The aesthetics works on the principle of balance, beauty and harmony of the design elements finding the relation with the canvas with that of the user.

Aesthetics in a Meditation zone is identifying with warmness and creating a sense of refreshment and relief where the aesthetical part is silently managed without bringing up too many elements around that may affect the balance vision of the user.

2.6.2 FUNCTIONALITY

The functionality of the space is defined with the user comfort and proper utilization of the site designed to facilitate particular performance and need of it, without creating any negative space which remains idol and describes the ill factor of the architectural design.

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The circulation standards of meditation center the Vipassana center projects the proper measurementofthespacerequiredbytheusersduringtheirpracticesofyoga,meditation, circumambulation, activities, further perceiving the general motions such as walking, sleeping, bending, stretching, sitting, and others would comprise of standards of

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Circulations have always remained the most important part of the space planning of any orsite. It provides theareato moveandcarries acrucialrolein connectiondifferent structures through circulation plan, keeping in mind the measures of the human body, area required for the movement, universal design evaluations, movement of goods and products hand in hand concerning the priority to safety measures.

• Space planning should be considered under future expansions MATERIAL TYPOLOGY

The material typology is also among the significant factors of good design contrivance. The selection of materials should fall in the criteria which resonates with the purpose of the building. Materials should convey the performance with its aesthetics and durability assisting the building till ages considering the maintenance. Assortment of materials acknowledging the factors of climate, crowd, location, geography and structure

• Building configurations should be developed in alignment with circulation patterns, streetscapes, and landscapes to frame new usable open spaces.

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Calmative Center 41 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal accessing the storages. Therefore, again observing the plan of the circulation with functionality and user safety.

Theperformance.typology of material aimed for a Meditation center adhere warm and soft colour tones to contribute attendees achieve the degree of initial concentration. The practices that are carried out are connected with natural elements allowing to use the effective wooden materials providing the warm touch of greenery with cushion and illuminance.

• The Circulation of the project is considered on the basis of the proportion of open and enclosed space to be provided.

• Structural building arrangements should prioritize pedestrian and universal design access.

• To facilitate orientation, express building entrances, inside/ outside transitions, courtyards, and other gathering places in the architecture.

Calmative Center 42 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.6.6 AUGMENTED REALITY

Augmented Reality is the application implementation of physics and digital elements, featuring visual elements, sounds, other sensory stimuli with the service of technology visioning in real life. Where without actually being in the place that surrounds the real elements Augmented reality can portray the exact environment with the aid of digital Thetechnologies.innovation this sector we can apply in the meditation center to reach out the environmentalsurroundingsintotheenclosedstructuresdeprivedofthereal site.Itwould aim to benefit the attendees with the perfect illusion of the natural phenomenal sites into the room of meditation and concentration.

Calmative Center 43 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 2.7.1 ORIENTATION AND GEOMETRY

The orientation and geometry spring the foundation to any structure to exhibit the energies that holds the power to support certain activities. As we have learnt form sacred geometries and technique where the buildings are made from the science of geometry, patterns, magnetic energies, forces, and vibrations of the area on the Earth which helps the structure and the practices performed a value, a meaning that completely affects the cells of our body.

The design criteria for the ventilation purpose will need to have large windows, semi open roof skylights, sky wells, open façade designs, implementation of biophilic designs, area surrounded with green landscape for the purification of air and fresh air ventilation.

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It is important to keep the ventilation concept in mind while designing a Meditational unit because most of the activities use breathing techniques during contemplation and yoga which will require the cross ventilation of the gases from the enclosed area.

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Ventilation is another fundamental practice that is considered efficiently for the purpose of regulating gases inside and outside the space.

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The meditation center requires natural lighting more than artificial lighting technologies because it is a matter of connecting with nature. Therefore, designing the space interior and exterior in terms of delivering the required amount of illuminance for the pious meditative activities and the selection of the fixtures on the basis of accurate intensities.

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The lighting allows the site to brighten up the energies showering an adequate amount of illuminance all around to facilitate meditation. There are different forms of yoga and exercises that need the rays of direct sun to rejuvenate the cell of the human body proceeding healing.

Calmative Center 46 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.7.4 ACOUSTICS

Acoustics in a meditation center is since believed to be silent enough to practice yoga and meditation implementing acoustic strategies to create the space with the elements to help perform concentration. Despite the fact of maintaining the pin drop silence, it is also recommended to allow natural sounds such as of chirping birds, air or breeze, rain, water crickets, fragranceofflowers,mist toenterthezones ofmeditation enablingtheattendees to connect and accelerate the state of consciousness.

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2.8.1 MEDITATIONAL CONNECT TO NATURE

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The meditative connect with the nature we have known from the ancient times. We are able to connect to the divine energy of deep meditative state with the essence of nature around us enable us to accomplish dhyaan. Since, as a matter of fact that we are born from the elements of mother nature and hence have our roots attached to it which shelters us with its bliss. Even after the colossal development in the era, still the human finds escape into the woods itself. More or less we all have our strings attached to this nature. Therefore, it justifies the connection of meditation with that of the creation.

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Biophilic Design is the design methodology of fetching the essence of nature in the structural design of architecture with varied pursuits. Biophilic design in the ofdesigningtheenclosurestructures with the soleconnection with that of the without moving out in the open wide spaces in need of green elements. natural color height techniques to draw the space with additional etc.

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Addressing room with natural daylighting,

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Calmative Center 49 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal To Incorporate Biophilic Design ▪ Large windows and vents to allow fresh air and natural sound enter the interiors refreshing mind and interior environment of any space. ▪ Natural lighting ▪ Indoor planters ▪ Natural material use ▪ Biomimicry ▪ Color palette of nature ▪ Water sounds

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Calmative Center 51 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.9 STANDARDIZATION 2.9.1 ANTHROPOMETRY AND ERGONOMICS

The construction and implementation of buildings and structures depends upon the central theme of Anthropometrically and ergonomically accurate space initiating different tasks. The space should follow all the standards and criteria which fulfils the requirement of human body measurement and benefitting the comfort and ease of performing any task is considered under anthropometry of the structure and the equipment used under particular practice. It is also very important to categorize the safety measures for the user while maintaining the aesthetics of the space or product.

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Calmative Center 55 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal COLOUR PerceptionPERCEPTIONofcoloris very important in understanding human psychology and benefitting the nerves with an accurate choice of colors. VISUALIZATION OF COLORS

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Calmative Center 57 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal YOGIC POSTURES INTERPRETATION https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b9/6c/de/b96cded261f70659e10cce1b3af1e2d3 drawing poses drawing tips.jpg https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PX9WX2/woman in different yoga poses hand drawn sketch single line woman yoga exercises PX9WX2.jpg

Calmative Center 58 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 2.9.2 AREA DIMENSIONING Standards of Meditation Hall or a yoga room a minimum of 10 by 10 feet. Standards of Room 120 sq ft. 600 sq ft. Standards of Yoga Mat, Thickness 6 mm, Size: 2 ft x 6 ft, Standard 6 mm mm https://i.pinimg.com/736x/05/b0/5d/05b05de6fac510167305c4d5bc540fdc prana yoga bikram yoga.jpg

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Center 59 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal CONCLUSION

These disciplines are completely focused on the human being, as they seek to work and satisfy their physical, psychological and spiritual needs, and that's why it seems important to analyze how these needs are being met spatially by interior designers and successfully implementing the ideas of calmative activities in Vipassana center. Many of the operations taken in these areas create enabling environments for reflection, introspection, healing, and therefore could also be applied in other relevant programs, in both residential, commercial, health care, etc.

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Calmative Center 61 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal REFERENCES Mind body dualism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind%E2%80%93body_dualism Blog Wellavo® https://www.wellavo.co/blog/ 7 Chakras in human body explained https://www.wellavo.co/home/7 chakras in human body explained how to balance them/ Chakra yoga poses pdf http://www.tigapilar.com/upload/files/banafufajam.pdf Chakra Meditation http://www.rcmayoinc.com/chakra_meditation.pdf What would spirituality Course Hero https://www.coursehero.com/file/82684126/spiritualitydocx/ What are the 5 spiritual elements? https://psichologyanswers.com/library/lecture/read/222569 what are the 5 spiritual "i.pinimg.com"elements54878 Web pages PublicWWW.com https://publicwww.com/websites/%22i.pinimg.com%22/ What Are the 5 Elements of Nature (PanchaMahabhuta)? https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/what are the 5 elements of nature panchamahabhuta Esoterica Tagged "Sacred Geometry" AmericanGypsy https://www.americangypsyherbalist.com/blogs/esoterica/tagged/sacred geometry 3 Techniques That Help Quiet Your Mind for Better Mental https://medium.com/@joe.rutland/3 techniques that help quiet your mind for better mental health 46d3f197c8bb The importance of Calmness: How to be Calm https://rebelliousdevelopment.com/the importance of calmness as a man and how to be calm/ About Interior Design https://xtratheme.com/interior/about/ 7 DESIGN STANDARDS AND STRATEGIES ULM FACILITIES MASTER PLAN https://studylib.net/doc/12067923/7 design standards and strategies ulm facilities master plan

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Vipassana is a very ancient meditation technique of India. Any person who becomes a Buddha attains enlightenment by rediscovering this lost technique. In the Vedic literature before the lifetime of the Buddha, there is abundant praise for this technique. But it is only praise. The Buddha re discovered this lost technique.

The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation dome hall with a capacity to seat around 8,000 Vipassana meditators. Inaugurated on 8 February 2009.

Calmative Center 66 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal CASE STUDY 1 GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA 3.1.1 INTRODUCTION Araddhaviriye pahitatte, niccam dalhaparakkame. Samagge savake passa, etam buddhanavandanam.

"I see meditators all together, steadfast, resolute, always exerting strong effort; this is the proper way to pay homage to the MahapajapatigotamitheriapadanamBuddhas."-2/7-171

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Calmative Center 69 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.2 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS Architect Pervez Dumasia Architectural style Burmese Size of the site 280 ft. in diameter 90 ft. height 60 ft. tall pagodas Address Global Pagoda Road near Esselworld Gorai, Borivali West, Mumbai, TheMaharashtrainsideof the pagoda is hollow and serves as a very large meditation hall with an area covering more than 6000 m2 (65,000 ft2). The basement area is 200,000 sq. ft. It contains a basement structure providing accommodation for service facilities, parking area and rest rooms. It will also have display galleries which will provide information on Vipassana and depict the historical truth about the Buddha and inspiring incidents from his life. 3.1.3 ORIENTATION

TheWESTsouth pagoda contains 108 meditation cells for use by Vipassana students taking a meditation course at the adjoining meditation centre. MAP Single lane road

3.1.4 ROAD

Calmative Center 70 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.5 GEOLOGY Gorai is a village at Dharavi Bhet, in Mumbai, located on the North western part of the island of salsette. State OfficialGovernmentCityDistrictMaharashtraMumbaiSuburbanMumbaiMunicipalcorporationlanguagemarathi

The predominant soil cover in Mumbai city is sandy, whereas in the suburban district, the soil cover is alluvial and loamy.

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Calmative Center 72 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.7 VEGETATION Mumbai is lesser known for its forests, TOI Features Mangrove ecosystem Home town of wide range of wildlife 65 species of birds 3.1.8 HYDROGRAPHY 3.1.9 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS The Climate of Mumbai is a tropical, wet and dry climate. Its coastal nature and tropical location ensure temperatures do not fluctuate much throughout the year. Temperatures at 24 29 °C.

Calmative Center 73 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.10 ACCESS TO THE SITE Airport Chatrapati Shivaji airport connects Mumbai with different states. From airport one can take taxi, bus, train, cab, ferry to reach the site.

Calmative Center 74 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.11 PARKING FACILITIES 3.1.12 SUSTAINABLE ASPECTS Pagoda water Harvesting buffer stock

Calmative Center 75 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Solar panelling https://www.cygni.com/wp content/uploads/2018/12/Pagoda 3 1280x860 1 770x500.jpeg 3.1.13 AIM of PAGODA Theaim ofthe pagodacomplexis to express gratitudeto Gautama Buddhafor dispensing universal teaching for the eradication of suffering, to reveal the truth about the life of BuddhaandHis teaching, andto providea placefor thepracticeof Vipassana meditation. Vipassana meditation courses are held free of charge at the meditation centre that is situated in the Global Vipassana Pagoda complex.

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The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the World’s largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars.

• Height of the dome is approximately 29 metres. The height of building is 96.12 meters.

• The internal diameter of the dome is 85.15 m.

ThePlanning fortheGlobal VipassanaPagodabegin in 1997, theactual construction started in 2000. The pagoda consists of sub domes.

• Now it is being practiced in 293 Vipassana centers and still counting all around the world.

• The inside of the pagoda is hollow and serves a very large meditation hall with area dimensioning 6000 sq m (65,000 sq ft.)

The massive inner dome seats over 8000 people, enabling them to practice the non sectarian Vipassana meditation as taught by Mr S N Goenka,

The second, third domes, and auxiliary dome adjoining the second dome, sit atop the first dome.

The first and the largest dome where the bone relics of Gautama Buddha were enshrined in the central locking stone.

For the inner dome alone, approximately 15,500 cubic meters of Jodhpur stones, and 46,000 cubic meters of basalt stones were used.

3.1.16 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE

DESCRIPTION In the beginning, it was contemplated building the Pagoda in R.C.C. and mild steel. But the project aim was to build a structure to last for a thousand years which could only be achieved by using stone for construction. It was decided to use basic building principles that have existed in ancient India for centuries combined with the latest construction technologies.

Materials used in the project Stones, lime mortar, black basalt stones

The foundation and the base level of the Pagoda are built with black basalt stones. Approximately 2.5 million tons of stone have been used. These were carted from quarries in Rajasthan, more than a thousand kilometres from the construction site. Its transportation, cutting and fixing in place in itself was mammoth work requiring expertise in man and material handling.

The inter locking principle:

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Calmative Center 79 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Sompura Consultant, demonstrated the idea of locking system of stones by using bars of soap. He cut the soap into shape the same way the stones here are cut. Each stone in the Global Pagoda has grooves cut both in horizontal and vertical direction, and is so designed that it interlocks in both directions. The entire construction is done using lime mortar to ensue longevity and strength of the structure. 3.1.17 DESIGN ELEMENTS Total height of the Pagoda: 89.93 m Clear span of the main dome: 85.15 m Clear height of the main dome: 26.27 m Total Masonry stone: 76,500 m3 (192,000 tons) http://www.earth auroville.com/maintenance/uploaded_pics/04 pagoda.jpg

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Calmative Center 84 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.1.18 AREA PROGRAM 1. The Global Vipassana Pagoda complex will consist of the following structures: 2. Vipassana Meditation Center Dhamma Pattana 3. Central Pagoda dome containing Relics of Gautam Buddha 4. Art Gallery based on life of Buddha 5. Library and study rooms 6. Two small pagodas in North and South 7. Circumambulation path around the dome 8. Administration building 9. Underground parkade 10. Two Auditoriums Structures in the complex • Myanmar Gate • Buddha Statue • Bell Tower • Gong Tower

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Calmative Center 90 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal REFERENCES Global Vipassana Pagoda | Vipassana Research Institute https://www.vridhamma.org/The Global Vipassana Pagoda Concept and Planning of Global Vipassana Pagoda | Global .. https://www.globalpagoda.org/concept and planning Mission of the Global Vipassana Pagoda ~ Dhamma Sota ... https://dhammasota.blogspot.com/2013/09/mission of global vipassana pagoda.html The Global Vipassana Pagoda is a Meditation Dome Hall with ... https://stock.adobe.com/images/the global vipassana pagoda is a meditation dome hall with a capacity to seat around 8 000 vipassana meditators near gorai north west of mumbai maharashtra india/386623002 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee https://uwm.edu/cultures communities/wp content/uploads/sites/219/2018/01/SonnysBlues.Baldwin.pdf The Great Renunciation | Vipassana Research Institute https://www.vridhamma.org/node/2369 Construction and Development | Global Vipassana Pagoda https://www.globalpagoda.org/construction and development Narnaul Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia https://alchetron.com/Narnaul

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of void and spiral. 3.2.2 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS Architects : hanrahanMeyers architects Area : 28000 sq ft.

The Won Dharma Center, USA, is a spiritual and recreational retreat in Claverack, New York for the Won Buddhists, a Korean Organization that emphasizes balance in one’s daily and relationship to nature. symbol of this organization is an open circle, suggesting both a void without absence and infinite organized around these dual concepts

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Calmative Center 95 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Address : 361 NY 23, NY 12513, Claverack, United States Client: Won Buddhism of America, Inc. Date: in design beginning 2007

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The center is located within a 500 acre property on a gently sloping hill with views west to the Hudson River valley and the Catskill Mountains. The buildings for the Center, including permanent and guest residences, an administration building and a meditation hall, are sited as far as possible from the highway and are oriented toward the west and south to maximize views and light.

3.2.4 ORIENTATION

Won Dharma Center is oriented toward the west and south

Calmative Center 97 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.2.5 SOIL TYPOLOGY The Claverack series consists of very deep, moderately well drained soils formed in sandy deposits that overlie clayey lacustrine sediments. 3.2.6 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS Claverack, New York gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Claverack averages 43 inches of snow per year. 3.2.7 HYDROGRAPHY 3.2.8 ACCESS TO THE SITE One can visit Won Dharma Center following the routes and varied transportations. • By Car From Manhattan, Queens & Long Island, Boston, MA, New Jersey & Philadelphia, PA,

Calmative Center 98 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal • By Train From Penn Station, Manhattan to Hudson, NY, From Albany Rensselaer Station, NY to Hudson, NY, From Boston, MA (South Station) to Hudson, NY • By Plane LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY John F. Kennedy Airport, Queens, NY Newark International Airport, Newark, NJ

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Calmative Center 101 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.2.9 SUSTAINABLE ASPECTS • The architects designed the center considering the natural and sustainable aspects using wood to denote client’s preference. Planters inspired from the Buddhists’ meadow for the remedial purposes. • The designers installed cedar screens to all the porches of the structures that will unite with the landscape and connect with that of the user. • The screens recreate the dappled effect of sunlight coming through the trees, also benefitting the solar protection and excess heat gain. • Installation of solar panels initiating sustainability. https://design chronicle.com/wp content/uploads/2014/05/Won_Dharma_Center_hMa_mep_diagram 1024x791.jpg Solar thermal panels installed on building roofs 4 Photovoltaic panel arrays at 50 kW(p) each for a total electrical output of 220,000 kWh/year; approximately 75% of electrical needs for all buildings Five 400' 0" Geothermal wells providing 50 degrees Fahrenheit water for air conditioning Air and vapor barriers and continuous spray foam insulation South and West facing porches

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The concept & planning of this meditation center is designed around the idea of rectangular void and the scheme of considering light weight frame to the natural environment. The wooden structures are exposed on the three sides and the entrances facilitates view of the porches. And the interiors of the space offer the refreshing view of mountains.

The designs are inspired form the grass roofed Korean villages, which are loosely clustered and organized with the internal void space.

The shape of roofs are transformed in the section around a spiral organization further featuring the section to a complex triangular geometry at the entrances.

Calmative Center 104 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Concept development http://www.hanrahanmeyers.com/project/won dharma center/ 3.2.11 MATERIAL TYPOLOGY Wood, wooden screens, glass, metal 3.2.12 CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE Wooden frame installation depicting spaces between trees and creating the essence of nature inside the building. Construction with wood screens.

Calmative Center 105 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.2.13 DESIGN ELEMENTS The concept of the buildings defines a seamless transition between interior and exterior, with a focus on internal organization that allows for silent walking meditation around the courtyard. The courtyard also acts as a passive cooling system, allowing cross ventilation for the public spaces and open guest rooms. 3.2.14 AREA PROGRAM 1 meditation plaza 2 meditation hall 3 administration building 4 drive 5 permanent residence 6 guest residence one 7 guest residence two 8 guest residence plaza

Calmative Center 106 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.2.15 FLOOR PLANS 1 entry 4 courtyard 2 lounge 5 porch 3 bedroom 1 lawn 2 meditation entry 3 meditation hall 4 meditation porch 5 administration porch 6 administration porch 7 office 8 conference room 9 dining hall 10 tree courtyard

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Calmative Center 112 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.2.17 HVAC SYSTEM Natural daylighting, indirect fluorescent lighting, solar thermal panels, radiant floor heating, geo thermal wells, through ventilation and water management are used in all buildings. 3.2.18 BARRIER FREE DESIGN

is designed keeping in consideration the universal design methodology. As the disabled or specially abled people have a separate parking area, interiors supporting their activities, meditations helping them to meditate.

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Calmative Center 116 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal REFERENCES hMa l MASTERPLANS AND LANDSCAPES Hanrahan Meyers http://hanrahanmeyers.com/wonmasterplan.html Won Dharma Center // Hanrahan Meyers ... Architizer https://architizer.com/blog/projects/won dharma center/ Claverack, New York Climate https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/ny/claverack Won Dharma Center by hanrahan Meyers ... Design Chronicle https://design chronicle.com/won dharma center by hanrahan meyers architects/ Won Buddhism USA | Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/wbm431/ hanrahanMeyers architects ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/office/hanrahanmeyers architects https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewyct/sets/ | Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/100885282@N07/

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The Craft, Art & Science of Sound Webring together therichtradition of IndianMusicand Craft andinternational academic musicology, sound studies and research, contemporary design and innovation with the unique spiritual, futuristic aspiration of Auroville and its experiment of Human Unity.

“The Sounds of SVARAM offer to a direct experience, actively stimulating the sense of listening and subtle touch” SVARAM explores and creates such soundspaces through conscious application, configuration and composition of sounds. The factor common to all these deep and wholesomesoundspacesistheopportunityto directlyandsensuallyexperiencethemagic touch of sound, physically encounter the power of vibrations and realize their immediate impact on the living organism and field.

Calmative Center 119 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal CASE STUDY 3 SVARAM - Musical Instruments and Research 3.3.1 INTRODUCTION

Imagine people listening to an unidentified sound object. Imagine a place that is so built that its lifelines, geomantic and geographic givens and history are respected, and whose identity is strengthened through the accentuation of certain features; where installations arebuilt which appeal to the(anthroposophic)TwelveHumanSenses: Touch,Wellbeing, Movement, Balance, Smell, Taste, Warmth, Vision, Hearing, Speech, Thought, Self and where people are dealing with Thought, Self understanding, Being, Becoming who you are and moderation.

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Calmative Center 121 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3.3 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS Designed by Vastu Shilpa Consultants Architects: Balkrishna Doshi and Sönke Hoof Address: Kottakarai, Irumbai B.O, Tamil Nadu 605111 Founder: Aurelio C. Hammer Area : 1.5/2 acres (5,000 m²) allocated land Built spaces 2,483 m²

belt. https://research.auroville.org/system/papers/attachments/000/000/482/original/Potential_of_Sustainable_Water_Resource_Manag ement.roville_2010.pdf

The site is situated on the East of the road which allows sun rays to directly enter the

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The

structure. 3.3.5 SOIL TYPOLOGY & VEGETATION

The soil is not suitable for productive agriculture with traditional methods. This was also assessed by the District Officer in 1976, who concluded that "the entire area is exposed to wind and water. If this is allowed to continue, then agriculture will be impossible." area also falls in the cyclonic

Auroville has a tropical climate. The dry season usually lasts seven months, from January to July. May and June are the hottest months with occasional showers. The main rainy season is from October to January. The average rainfall is 1,230 mm. a year. The prevailing wind blows from the southeast. HYDROGRAPHY

Our monitoring of water levels and water quality in the wells of this region shows a tremendous decline in the level of the water tables due chiefly to over extraction (up to 45 m over 30 years in some locations) and an alarming increase of salinity in the groundwater, particularly in the Vanur aquifer, the main aquifer of the region.

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Calmative Center 124 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3.8 ACCESS TO THE SITE One can reach the site by means of bus, air ways, by car. 3.3.9 PARKING FACILITIES BUS STAND AIRPORT

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With an increasing awareness ofenvironmentalimpacts onourgeneral healthandoverall wellbeing the attention to sound related subjects is evoking public interest and concern.

The conscious effort to offer the visitor and user different acoustic experiences as he may wander through the Svaram Campus of Sound, from an acoustically dead space of an anechoic chamber, to spaces designed to maximise reflection and reverberation. The surrounding walls and surfaces of the network of corridors and passages connecting the variouspartsofthemuseumandexploratoriumhavebeenshapedandpositionedtocreate different soundscapes. Tilted walls reflect sound out. Covering vaults push it right back to a focal point.

3.3.11 AIM

3.3.12 CONCEPT & PLANNING

During the past few years our craft, design and sonic research explorations have expanded into musical playgrounds, sound installations for interiors and interactive sound landscapes for public spaces, parks, schools and other educational institutions.

While noise pollution is a recognized hazard in urban settings and developments, very little research has so far been done on the positive effects of musical sound and its scope to enhance the quality of life and environment. The instruments crafted are designed from natural materials like stones, bamboo, water, and others which are sustainable.

Calmative Center 126 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3.13 MATERIAL TYPOLOGY The following brief descriptions give an overview of the sound atmosphere and effect of the installations. Style and materials can be adjusted to the general design of the place and project as segments of the installations can be integrated into additional roof structures to offer more weather protected spaces. OCEAN DRUM SOUND STONE SOUND VORTEXMaterials used stones, bamboo, water, metal, plastic

Calmative Center 127 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal TUBULAR BELLS LIHOPHONE TAP TONG BOW HARP

Calmative Center 128 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal BAMBOO GROVEHUMMINGLABYRINTHSTONE

Calmative Center 129 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal SOUND VORTEX SOUND PLATE ORGAN SOUND LITSENING EAR

Calmative Center 130 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3.14 DESIGN ELEMENTS The design of Svaram is based on the Fibonacci Sequence on different levels, from shaping the volumes of the different building blocks to giving different rhythms to its facades. The vertical slim columns sitting on the bottom heavy structure have been ordered on different combinations of the Fibonacci sequence. They assigned a sound wave to each of these varying lengths of the sequence to study the diverse probabilities of the outcome wavelength. 3.3.15 AREA PROGRAM 1. Fine Craft & Artisan Workshops 2. Exhibition & Experience Space 3. Design, Research & Sound Studios 4. Interns, Researchers & Artists in Residence 5. Sound Therapy Facilities 6. Class & Group Rooms 7. Performance Space 8. Sound Garden & Musical Playground 9. Infrastructure & Amenities

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Calmative Center 134 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal https://fabianostner.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/slide 08 level 03 all copy.jpg Based on the functional requirements, the buildings have been created either as large introverted blocks or open public spaces. These spaces also determine how far a visitor can go in terms of accessibility. The overall plan is criss crossed by a network of pathways, which connect the various parts directly or over shortcuts and bypasses.

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Calmative Center 137 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal 3.3.18 INTERIORS https://www.stirworld.com/images/article_gallery/svaram campus of sound the main entrance lobby with the circular skylight svaram campus of sound in auroville vastu shilpa consultants stirworld 201124063444.jpg https://svaram.org/wp content/uploads/2020/08/sound healing.jpg

Calmative Center 138 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal https://www.aurovilleradio.org/wp content/uploads/import/2017_02_09_performance_sound_bath_by_svaram_art_for_land_unity_pavil_english_2.jpg 3.3.19 HVAC SYSTEM The SVARAM sound garden is built outdoor with natural ventilation and illumination. The structures allow the natural ventilation with wide windows and open designed structures. 3.3.20 BARRIER-FREE DESIGN SVARAM is designed considering the universal design aspects accessible for all.

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Calmative Center 140 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal REFERENCES SOUND GARDEN SVARAM https://svaram.org/wp content/uploads/2020/10/BRO Soundgarden 2020 08 web.pdf Auroville Master Plan https://www.auroville.info/ACUR/masterplan/climate.htm Vastu Shilpa Consultants build a village of sound with ... https://www.stirworld.com/see features vastu shilpa consultants build a village of sound with svaram campus in auroville CENTER FOR THE CRAFT, ART & SCIENCE OF SOUND SVARAM https://svaram.org/wp content/uploads/2020/10/BRO Center 2020 08 low.pdf BRO Soundgarden.pdf

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Calmative Center 142 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal COMPARATIVE ANANLYSIS OF CASE STUDIES

Calmative Center 143 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Table 1: Comparative Analysis of case studies 1 2 3 Parameters VipassanaGlobalPagoda Won CenterDharma Svaram Musical Intrument & Research Details : AddressAreaalArchitecturArchitect-Style Mumbai,West,BorivaliGorai,EsselworldnearPagodaGlobal200,000BurmeseDumansiaPervezsq.ft.Road U12513,Won28000KoreanHanrahanMeyersvillagessq.ft.DharmaCenter361NY23,NYClaverack,nitedStates Balkrishna Doshi and Sönke 26,726.7895Hoof sq. ft. Kottakarai, Irumbai B.O, Tamil Nadu, India

Calmative Center 144 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal IndiaMaharashtra, Year 2009 2011 2003 Orientation West West and South East ConditionsClimatic Tropical, wet and 24Temperaturedry29 ◦C Cold, 43 Inches on average rain fall per year. Tropical, Dry season lasts seven months. Average rainfall 1230 mm a year. Access to Site Airport, Taxi, Train, Bus Airport, Car, Train & Trails Airport, Bus, Car, Train AspectsSustainable 1. stonecompletebuilt3.Panelling2.bufferHarvestingwaterPagodastockSolarStructureiswith 1. Solar thermal 5.foamcontinuousbarriers4.wells3.panel2.panelsPhotovoltaicGeothermalAir&vaporandsprayinsulationMaximumuseof wood 1. Musical sound scope to enhance the quality of life and environment. 2. Instruments crafted are natural materials ensuring sustainability. Concept Planning& • The subconsistspagodaofdomes. The buildings are organized around the dual concepts During the past few years our craft, design and sonic research

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Calmative Center 146 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal dome pillars.supportingwithoutbuiltany • The seatsinnermassivedomeover 8000 people, StaughtmeditationVipassananonpracticethemenablingtothesectarianasbyMrNGoenka, TypologyMaterial blackusedmassivelymaterialdurableNatural&isstones,basalt Maximum use of wood, wood,screens,woodencedarglass,metal Materials used stones, bamboo, water, metal, plastic

Calmative Center 147 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal stones, lime mortar nConstructioTechnique Ancient Inter Principlelocking with technologymodern Wooden withcreatingdepictingwoodeninstallationframewithscreensspacesaconnectnature. ProgramArea 1. The structures:followingconsistcomplexPagodaVipassanaGlobalwillofthe 2. PattanaDhammaCenterMeditationVipassana 3. PagodaCentral Relicscontainingdomeof 1. plazaMeditation 2. hallMeditation 3. nAdministratiobuilding 4. Drive 5. residencePermanent 6. residenceGuest one 7. residenceGuest two 8. plazaresidenceGuest 1. Fine Craft & Artisan Workshops 2. Exhibition & Experience Space 3. Design, Research & Sound Studios 4. ResearchersInterns,& Artists in Residence 5. Sound Therapy 6.FacilitiesClass & Group 7.RoomsPerformance Space 8. Sound Garden & Musical Playground

Calmative Center 148 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal BuddhaGautam 4. Art ofbasedGalleryonlifeBuddha 5. Library and study rooms 6. Two SouthNorthpagodassmallinand 7. domearoundationCircumambulpaththe 8. nAdministratiobuilding 9. parkadeUnderground 10. AuditoriumsTwo 9. Infrastructure & Amenities ServicesHVAC The vipassanaglobal daylighting,Natural The SVARAM sound garden is built outdoor

Calmative Center 149 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal pagoda has the meditationthiscaredbeingLightingwindows.antiquewoodenthroughventilationproperistakeofasis done light.withoutsilencecompleteunderandmuch indirect directionSouthmanagement.andwells,heating,radiantthermallighting,fluorescentsolarpanels,floorgeothermalventilationwaterWest with natural ventilation and illumination. The structures allow the natural ventilation with wide windows and open designed structures. DesignUniversal Everyone can meditate. meditationactivities,speciallyinteriorsparkingSeparatearea,supportingabledforall. SVARAM is designed considering the universal design aspects accessible for all.

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Calmative Center 152 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal LOCATION Dhamma Salila Vipassana Meditation Centre Jantanwala Village, Dehradun, 248003 Uttarakhand, India 92M9+QJ Chaksaliya Wala, Uttarakhand01 Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between Song River, a tributary of Ganga on the east and the Asan River, a tributary of Yamuna on the west.

Calmative Center 153 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal LANDSCAPING The site is naturally surrounded by Green forest and water body Nun River Hence, the site is perfect for initiating a Meditation Center ROAP SOLIDMAPAND VOID SPACE The space portrayed on the map Signifies the solid space structures And the open area denotes the open void LandscapeRoadareatoreach the destination Water SolidSecondaryBodyRoadsspaceStructuresVoidspaceLandscape

Calmative Center 154 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal CONTOUR MAPS SECTION AA’ OF SITE CONTOUR CONTOUR SITE MAP Contour Interval: 5 Feet

Calmative Center 155 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal SITE AREA The site is situated around lush greenry and the seasonal river which is ideal for the Development of Meditation Center benefitting the visitors. NEIGHBORING AREAS

Calmative Center 156 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal SUN PATH CLIMATICDIAGRAMCONDITIONS Dehradun is an all year round tourist attraction with cool winters, warm summers and crisp mild monsoons. Dehradun Summers (March to June): In summers Dehradun have a maximum temperature of 35°C and a minimum of 17°C https://www.weather atlas.com/weather/images/city_climate/8/8/1101488 1000 temperature c en.gif N S WE

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ZONING The selected area is being zoned out arranging the sections on the basis of: Private Zone | Semiprivate Zone | Central Activity Zone | Green Zone | Open Activity

Dehradun is locatedin theDoonValleyon thefoothills oftheHimalayas nestledbetween Song River, a tributary of Ganga on the east and the Asan River, a tributary of Yamuna on the west. The city is noted for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.

Calmative Center 158 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal BUBBLE DIAGRAM Initial arrangement of areas in progress Final bubble representation

Calmative Center 159 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal AREA PROGRAMMING The Calmative center projects the whole sole development of the site featuring all the design structures to bring out the final planning out. The Center would adhere the following structures contributing to Calmative Center ConsultancyEntrance Room WaterfallLibrary AccommodationMeditationAnd Kitchen Meditation zone Therapy zone Open Activity Area The Areas featuring the project are listed as follows: 1. MEDITATION ZONE 2. THERAPY ZONE 1 3. THERAPY ZONE 2 4. OPEN ACTIVITY AREA 5. LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Calmative Center 160 | Page Pratiksha Thapliyal Table 2: Area Programming AREA NO. OF OCCUPANCYPEOPLE REQUIRMENTSPACE (Sq.Ft.)DIMENSIONSPACE Meditation Zone 45 50 People 1 6,400 sq.ft. Therapy Zone 1 25 People 1 2,440 sq.ft. Therapy Zone 2 20 People 1 1,125 sq.ft. Open Activity Area 50 People 1 4,414 sq.ft. ADJACENCY MATRIX AREA BLOCKING The space emphasized are the areas to cover under this project. ADJACENT SPACE RELATED SPACE NOT RELATED SPACE OPEN ACTIVITY AREA MEDITATION ZONETHERAPY ZONE 2 THERAPY ZONE 2

The content of the project report is authorized. The information and the data are being collected from varied sites subjected to the topic and are relevant in every sense. Researching through different architectural books and guides like Nuefert, Time Saver Standards for building types, others, Thesis of diverse collection of students related to Meditation Centres and site suffering across the internet to fetch the data suitable for this Thesis project.

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