4.4.3. Project overview Vedic Village is an agrarian community of like-minded people living in rural and organic landscape. It consists of 200 acres of land area developed as organic farms. Besides the farms, which are individually owned but centrally managed, the centre comprises of a resort and nature health care centre. It also has a club for activities and games. These facilities are open to the farm owners, tourists living in the resort as well as external members of the club. The place is experiential in nature rather than consumptive.
Concept Built horizontally in the authentic architecture of “Bengal village”. Wholistic retreat with abundance of greenery away from the hustle of city, scenic waterfront, breath-taking landscape in the lap of nature. Vedic village spa & resort is located Vedic village, which is an agrarian community of like-minded people living in rural and organic landscape. It consists of 200 acres of land area developed as organic farms.
Features •Water bodies
• bonfires
•Spa •Green pasture
•boating
• kayaking •organic meals
•adventure
Spaces A hierarchy of open spaces for community and individual gathering and recreation are being planned. The scales are being drawn from the traditional village open squares. The major open space is planned immediately in front of the main entry. This is a large space with a lake forming the backdrop. In front is a plaza with amphitheatre and pavilions. This will hold craft melas, traditional dance and music festivals and other events to attract the tourists as well as local residents of Calcutta. Planning & architecture • Organic, natural lifestyle The village is aimed at the city folks who need a refuge away from the noise and pollution of the city. It is also an effort to create an environment that is in sync with nature as opposed to the synthetic and concrete environment prevalent in the city. It is a place where one experiences nature and works and lives with it. A place where one can see the trees change their character with the changing season, hear the birds, feel the wind and experience the outdoors. In short, all that is amiss in the day-to-day hectic and synthetic life that we lead at an everyday level. The Vedic village is to be an environment where one lives with nature without damaging it. One lives in an Eco-friendly environment.
WELLNESS RESORT, TEHRI, UTTRAKHAND
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