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[ 2 ] To achieve comfort

Figure 47 Vana Retreat, Deharadun – Use of water around meditative spaces create cool environments

[ 1 ] Use of Local Natural materials for Enclosures for partitions of 2 public yoga studios. All the elements used in this project were natural and from local materials like Thai hardwood, Local Black slate, Bamboo and Ratan (used majorly). Thus, gives the spaces a calmness quality in the interiors

Figure 48 Use of Brick to build 21m Dia. Dhyanalinga Dome (A Multi-Religious Meditation space)

Figure 49 Use of local Material Ratan for enclosure of Private Yoga Studios.

The primary aim being here to create a Centre connected with Nature (The Outside) constantly, for this it has perforated the thick concrete slab to create many inner patios which are further connected to different spaces.

[ 2 ] Connecting with Nature

Figure 50 Yoga and Spa Centre – Inner patios with Green Elements by creating cutouts