WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER
A Sancturary for IIl, Injured, and orphaned wild at Chitwan National Park
ANIMALS RESCUED IN CNP FOR PAAST FIVE YEARS
BACKGROUND
Nepal-incredible biodiversity,-with a wide variety of flora and fauna
Over 40% of nepalese land is covered with forests Frequent news of human wildlife conflicts especially around protected areas
PROBLEMS STATEMENT
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
According to the report from Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), the number of deaths of protected animals due to reasons other than natural are:
Fiscal year 2018/19: 376
Fiscal year 2019/20: 138
Fiscal year 2020/21: 302
Provided that the conflict was avoided or astray wildlife was rescued on time or given proper treatment, the number could have been vey low.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The general objective of this project is to design a built space for safe and comfortable rescue of wild animals that are ill, astray, orphaned or deranged.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
DNPWC along with Chitwan National Park - to construct an ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER in the buffer zone of CNP-at Devanagar, Chitwan.
Though the annual reports of the national park mentions the “ ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER” and some constructions going on in the proposed site, there is no significant planning or design of the facility.
– Mr. Ganesh Pd. Tiwari, Information Officer, CNP
SITE LOCATION AND DETAILS
LITERATURE
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTERS
Wildlife rescue- to provide sanctuary and individualized care to orphaned, injured, and displaced wildlife Returned as far as possible back to the wild.
Wildlife rescue centers are the places where animals who are ill, injured, orphaned or badly treated can be taken and given treatment and care.
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL FRIENDLY DESIGNS
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL FRIENDLY DESIGNS
• FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST
FREEDOM FROM FIVE FEARS
• FREEDOM FROM PAIN INJURY AND DISEASES
• FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT
• FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS
• FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NATURAL BEHAVIOUR
GENERAL PROCEDURE OF ANIMAL REHABILITATION
SUMMARY OF GENERAL PROCEDURE OF REHABILITATION
ADMISSION OF ANIMAL STABILIZATION INITIAL EXAMINATION
INITIAL TREATMENT
INTENSIVE REHABILITATION
INTERMEDIATE REHABILITATION
PRE-RELEASE CONDITIONING RELEASE EVALUATION RELEASE
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 075BAR046 SUSHMITA ADHIKARI TU, IOE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PULCHOWK CAMPUS SUPERVISOR: PROF. DR. SUSHIL BAHADUR BAJRACHARYA
LITERATURE REVIEW
BASIC FUNCTION AND COMPONENT STUDY
BASIC FUNCTION AND COMPONENT STUDY
RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATIO
ADMINISTRATIO
PARKING INFORMATION CENTERSVISITORS
LOBBY
N PUBLIC TOILETS
LIBRARY
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
KITCHEN
ANIMAL HOLDINGS
ANIMAL ENCLOSURESTREATMENT ANIMAL ENCLOSURESEXHIBIT
VETERINARY CLINIC
N-OFFICE PATHOLOGY LABS
STORAGE RESTAURANTS
CARCASS MANAGEMENT
Spaces for animals Spaces for visitors Service spaces Administration Spaces
VETERINARY CLINIC
RELEASED TRANSFERRED
WELDED
EUTHANIZED RESCUE SPACE
PENDING
DIED
ANIMALS IN CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
SPACE AND MATERIAL REQUIREMRNTS OF AVIANS
BAMBOO AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Giant Timber Bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus):
Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)
Bambusa Vulgaris (Common Bamboo):
ThIron Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus)
BAMBOO ROOFING
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER
THESIS
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AND MATERIAL REQUIREMRNTS OF REPTILIA
OF MAMMILIANS
SPACE AND MATERIAL REQUIREMRNTS
CHAINLINK FENCE
WIRE
BAMBOO WALLS
PROGRAM FORMULATION
STAFF SPACES
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 075BAR046 SUSHMITA ADHIKARI TU, IOE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PULCHOWK CAMPUS SUPERVISOR: PROF. DR. SUSHIL BAHADUR BAJRACHARYA
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Total area Number Proposed Area Literature Case Study Particulars Reception 20 1 20 20 15 Foyer 65 1 65 65 15 Records Room 60 1 60 60 - Initial Assessment and Stabilization Room Veterinary Clinic Space 20 1 20 20 Equipment Room 40 1 40 40 Check Up Area 20 1 20 20 First Aid 160 1 160 155 - Examination Space 130 1 130 115 Radiology Space 150 1 150 145 Laboratory 300 5 60 60 Recovery rooms (Inside) 550 1 550 550 280 Quarantine Doctor's Office 20 1 20 14 20 Workstation 4 1 4 4 4 W/c 0 Forest Official (Rangers/ Gamescouts) 20 1 20 14 20 Office 15 1 15 10 15 Assistant 15 1 15 15 15 Waiting Room 8 2 4 4 4 Washroom Enclosures: Intensive Care (Restricted Movement) 45 5 9 9 9 Large Carnivores (Tiger, Leopard, Bear, etc) 48 8 6 6 6 Small Mammals (Deers, Palm Civet, Pangolin) 200 10 20 20.9 Python 37.5 3 12.5 12.5 Tortoise 6 6 1 0.729 Avians (Raptors) 42 6 7 6.912 Avians (Non-Raptors) Enclosures: Outside (Intermidieate Care) 350 5 70 67.71 55 Large Carnivores (Tiger, Leopard, Bear, etc) 150 10 15 15 15 Small Mammals (Deers, Palm Civet, Pangolin) 1360 8 170 167 60 Elephants/ Rhinoceros/ Wild Buffaloes 670 2 335 335 Crocodilians 950 1 950 911 1200 Avians (Raptors) 300 1 300 282 900 Avians (Non-Raptors) 5755.5 Total
Total area Number Proposed Area Literature Case Study Particulars 480 Administration 20 1 20 20 20 Reception 20 1 20 20 20 Foyer 14 1 14 14 20 Assistant Conservation Officer 9 1 9 9 15 Assistant 14 1 14 14 20 Accountant 9 1 9 9 15 Assistant Accountant 9 1 9 9 9 Sub- engineer Office 40 1 40 10 /person 35 General Office 100 1 100 2 /person 92 Conference Hall 8 1 8 8 Pantry 12 2 6 6 Janitors space 40 10 4 4 3 Toilet 80 1 80 3.6 / person Library Staff Quarters 600 15 40 40 1BHK Rooms (Male) 200 5 40 40 1BHK Rooms (Female) 360 4 90 90 2BHK (Doctor) 16 4 4 4 Toilets 20 1 20 20 Common space/ Foyer 140 1 140 140 3BHK Guest House 1711 Total Area SERVICE SPACES Total area Number Proposed Area Particulars 48 12 4 Public toilet 240 8 30 Storage 80 1 80 Generator House 60 2 30 Guard House 40 1 40 Water treatment plant 40 1 40 Incinerator 508 Total OUTDOOR ANIMAL SPACES Total area Numbe r Proposed Area Literature Case Study Particulars Exhibit enclosures: Outside 10000 2 5000 5000 1380 Tigers 4000 1 4000 4000 4300 Elephants 335 1 335 335 900 Crocodilians 40 2 20 20 10 Python 15 1 15 15 10 Tortoise 950 1 950 950 780 Deer 1200 1 1200 1200 1200 Raptors 900 1 900 900 900 Non-raptors OTHER OUTDOOR SPACES Other Outdoor spaces: 625 50 12.5 12.5 Parking 4 Wheelers 200 100 2 2 Parking 2- Wheelers 3310 20% of outdoor Road 13241 60% of Total Other Landscaping spaces 34816 Total TOTAL SITE AREA 11034.5 Built up area 34816 Outdoor area 45850.5 Total 5152 Future Expansion 510002 Total site area 100 Ropani TOTAL BUILT UP AREA Area Zone 5755.5 Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation 1711 Staff Spaces 853 Visitor Spaces 508 Service Spaces 2207 Circulation + Wall Space 11034.5 Total Built up area 52% 15% 8% 5% 20% Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Staff Spaces Visitor Spaces Service Spaces Circulation + Wall Space 22% 68% 10% Built up area Outdoor area Future Expansion TOTAL SITE AREA IS 100 ROPANIES AMONG WHICH 10 % AREA IS SEGREGATED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION, 22% IS THE BUILT UP AREA AND 68% IS THE OUTDOOR SPACES VISITOR SPACES Total area Number Proposed Area Literature Case Study Particulars Museum 150 1 150 0.8/person 75 Exhibition Spaces 70 1 70 70 55 Information Center 20 1 20 20 20 Foyer and Reception 20 1 20 20 Souviner Shop 32 8 4 4 3.5 Toilets Restaurant 60 1 60 40% Kitchen 90 1 90 2.5/seat Dining 25 1 25 25 Storage 16 4 4 4 3.4 Toilets Safari Departure 40 1 40 Registration and Waiting 330 20 16.5 16.5 Jeep Parking 853 Total
SITE: DEVNAGAR, CHITWAN IN THE BUFFERZONE OF CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
AREA: 100 ROPANIES IN THE PERIPHERI OF DEVNAGAR POST OF CNP
ACCESS: NORTH AND WEST (BISH HAJARI TAAL MARGA)
TERRAIN: COMPLETELY FLAT
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA SITE LOCATION
Buffer zone location: Minimizes wildlife disruption.
Quick access to animal hospital: Ensures timely care.
Proximity to National Park: Facilitates conservation efforts.
Nearby settlement attracts tourists: Boosts revenue.
Enhanced infrastructures: Improves visitor experience.
SITE ACCESS
CLIMATE DATA
MAX AVERAGE TEMP: 37.6˚C,
MIN AVERAGE TEMP: 10 ˚C
MAX PRECIPITATION IN JULY
MAX HUMIDITY 87% IN JULY
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PROXIMITY TO CNP:
BIODIVERSITY:
LAKE ACCESS:
STRATEGIC LOCATION:
SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REGULATORY OBSTACLES
SEASONAL RESTRAINTS
EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RESEARCH
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
ECOTOURISM INCOME
HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT
POACHING AND ILLEGAL TRADE
NATURAL DISASTERS
LOCAL COMMUNITIES MAY OBJECT
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 075BAR046 SUSHMITA ADHIKARI TU, IOE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PULCHOWK CAMPUS SUPERVISOR: PROF. DR. SUSHIL BAHADUR BAJRACHARYA
CURRENT SITE CONDITIONS SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES 1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8.
VEGETATION ON SITE VISUAL CONNECTIVITY VEHICULAR MOVEMENT Bharatpur Bishajari Taal 9.6 km 12.8 km 1.4 km 8.4 km 13.2 km LANDMARKS NEAR SITE AND THEIR DISTANCE 9.6km 8.4km 1.4km 9.8km 13.2km Chaubiskothi Chowk Animal Hospital East-
West Highway
Sauraha
Bishajari Lake
Open Land on site Elephant hut (abandoned) Irrigation Canal Gravelled road to site
Nearby settlement Entrance to site Existing buildings
1. 5. 2. 6. 3. 7. 4. 8.
SITE
Chaubiskothi Chowk Ratnanagar
SITE
SITE STUDY AND ANALYSIS CURRENT WATER SUPPLY PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT AROUND
EXISTING BUILDINGS
CONCEPT: INSPIRED BY NATURE (Recreating homes of nature using Bamboo)
INSPIRATION FROM NATURE FOR FORM DEVELOPMENT
ZONING ON SITE
AS PER THE REQUIREMENT OF THE PROJECT THE MAJOR USERS ARE THE RESCUED ANIMALS AND THE VISITORS. HENCE ZONING HAS BEEN DONE ACCORDINGLY
1. 2. 3. CHIPMUNK’S UNDERGROUND BURROW
MAIN RESCUE FACILITY PLANNING INSPIRED BY CHIPMUNK’S BURROW
OTHER FACILITIES COMPLIMENTING THE RESCUE FACILITY SEPARATED BY BUFFER ZONES
BAMBOO DOME INSPIRED BY TURTLE SHELL
TIGER WATCHING AREA INSPIRED BY TIGER’S DEN
DECK EXTENDED UPTO WETLAND AREA USED AS VIEW POINTY FOR VISITORS
WOOD PECKERS HOLE AS INSPITATION FOR ELEVATION TREATMENT
The main concept of this project is to create a built environment that is belded with nature using sustainable natural materials like Bamboo and Stone creating natural texture. The concept is to dedvelop a form inspired from natural shapes like Honeycomb and other structures in nature such as Bird’s Nest or termite’s Nest WILDLIFE
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 075BAR046 SUSHMITA ADHIKARI TU, IOE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PULCHOWK CAMPUS
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BAJRACHARYA
SUPERVISOR:
DR.
BAHADUR
CENTER
RESCUE
CONCEPT FORM DEVELOPMENT INSPIRATION
VISITOR’S
CARE/ LIFETIME CARE STAFF
BAMBOO TREE HOUSES BAMBOO BUILDINGS BAMBOO OBSERVATION TOWERS BAMBOO PAVILLIONS PARKING
CENTER PRE-RELEASE
QUARTERS
ADMINISTRATION RESCUE
VISITOR’S ENTRANCE PRIMARY ENTRANCE
FACILITY
INTERMEDIATE CARE
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
MASTERPLAN DEVELOPMENT
CREATING ROUTE FOR ANIMAL CIRCULATION DURING DIFFERENT STAGES OF REHABILITATION
ADDING THE VISITOR’S FACILITY INSIDE THE ROAD TO RESTRICT HUMAN MOVEMENT ON INNER CIRCLE
ADDING THE RESCUE FACILITY OUTSIDE THE ROAD TO RESTRICT ANIMAL MOVEMENT ON OUTER CIRCLE
ADDING OTHER FACILITITES TO COMPLIMENT AND SERVICE THE MAIN BLOCKS
CREATING PATHWAYS AND COURRTYARDS TO CONNECT THE FACILITIES ADDING LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS TO CREATE FINAL MASTERPLAN
the profession and ‘Vernacular’ relating to the native architectural practices of a place. The environment-friendly approach to providing contemporary requirements within the vernacular setting gives rise to neo-vernacular buildings.
WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 075BAR046 SUSHMITA ADHIKARI TU, IOE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PULCHOWK CAMPUS SUPERVISOR: PROF. DR. SUSHIL BAHADUR BAJRACHARYA
BAMBOO
MATERIALS CSEB BLOCKS STONE
TIMBER
5. 2.
GUARD HOUSE/ TICKET COUNTER 2. ADMINISTRATION 3. RESCUE CENTER 4. ELEPHANT / RHINO ENCLOSURE 5. TIGER ENCLOSURE 6.RESIDENCES/ STAFF QUARTERS 7. ANIMAL ENCLOSURES FOR DISPLAY 8. BAMBOO CULTIVATION AREA 9.VISITORS CENTER 10. SAFARI DEPARTURE 11. PARKING SPACES 1. 1. 2. 3.
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7. 8.
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SECTION AT Y-Y SCALE- 1: 500 GENERATOR HOUSE RESCUE CENTER ANIMAL ENCLOSURES TIGER ENCLOSURE VISITOR’S CENTER PRE/ RELEASE ENCLOSURES ACCOMODATION MASTERPLAN SCALE- 1: 500
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 8 1. VISITOR’S ENTRANCE 2. VISITOR’S CENTER 3. CENTRAL POND 4. OAT 5. ANIMAL ENCLOSURES (ELEPHANT, RHINO ) 6. TIGER ENCLOSURE 7. ANIMAL ENTRANCE 8. RESCUE FACILITY 9. INTERMEDIATE CARE AREA 10. PRE-RELEASE ENCLOSURES 11. ACCOMODATIONS 12. JEEP SAFARI
MASTERPLAN
GENERATOR HOUSE
SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE- 1: 400
RESCUE CENTER
VISITOR’S CENTER
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
VISITOR’S CENTER
ACCOMODATION
RESCUE CENTER
TIGER ENCLOSURE
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE- 1: 400
ACCOMODATION
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
VISITOR’S CENTER
GENERATOR HOUSE
EAST ELEVATION
SCALE- 1: 400
RESCUE CENTER
TIGER ENCLOSURE
VISITOR’S CENTER
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
ACCOMODATION
WEST ELEVATION
SCALE- 1: 400
SITE ELEVATIONS
CENTRAL POND
OAT/ WAY TO TIGER WATCHING
3D VIEWS
VIEW AT ENTRANCE OF VISITOR’S CENTER
VIEW OF TURTLE SHELL DOME
VIEW AT ENTRANCE OF RESCUE CENTER
