Dissertation Project : Water in Built Spaces

WATER IN BUILT SPACES - AN EXPERIENTIAL SPA

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Student Name: Zeal Bagadia

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Dissertation Title: Water in Built Spaces - An Experiential Spa

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Guide: Dexter Pereira Space Design, Anant National University

Water in Built Spaces - Spa

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By - Maya Angelou

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

INTRODUCTION RESEARCH

SITE ANALYSISPROJECT CASE-STUDIES

Acknowledgment

About ANU

Space Design

Why water?

Attributes of water:

Effect on human psyche -2. Improving air quality

Visual Stimulation -4. Sound Stimulation Table for Still and Moving Water Still Water with Examples Moving Water with Examples Typical Water Features: -Indoor and Outdoor Places where people go for Relax ation and Contemplation

Spa Types of Spa Types of Sauna

Spavvv

Zoning

Circulation

Analysis

PROJECT BRIEF FINAL DESIGN CONCLUSIONDETAIL AREA

Target Audience: -Expected Clients

Spacial requirements

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Jury Feedback My Journey Area Categories

Furniture layout: Level

Furniture layout: Level

Furniture layout: Level

Sectional Elevation

Views: -Reception and Waiting -Reception and Retail Display -Reception and Lobby -Three Leveled Waterfall -Kniepp Path

Seating Area

Area 1: Hammam -Furniture and Flooring Layout -Reflected Ceiling Layout -Mood Board

Views for Hammam

Area 2: Couple Massage Room

and Flooring Layout -Reflected Ceiling Layout -Mood Board

Massage

INTRODUCTION

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

As I finish my first dissertation assignment, I would like to thank everyone who has supported me. I am grateful for the help and support I have received.

I owe a great deal of gratitude to my mentor Dexter Pereira for all the knowledge he imparted to me and for devoting so much of his precious time to our discussions and constructive project advice.

Firstly, I want to deeply express my gratitude for your understanding, trust, and support since they encourage me to put in a lot of effort every day. I also want to express my gratitude to the academic members who served on our dissertation committee for their guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the process.

Secondly, I want to thank my Elder sister, Archie Bagadia, and my younger brother, Vraj Bagadia, for their excellent critical comments, which enabled me to make the finest choices and delve further into my research. Occasionally, they took my mock juries and prepared me with all the explanations for what I did and why I did.

Last but not least, my supportive parents, Harshad Bagadia and Gita Bagadia, who have always kept the doors to my invention open. They are my backbone. They have never doubted my abilities and have constantly challenged me to perform better. They have made me the finest version of myself with all of their effort and attention.

ABOUT ANU

Design, according to the AnantU philosophy, is a solution to humanity’s problems. It emphasises the role of the heart, mind, and hand as representations of attitude, knowledge, and skills in achieving an elegant and long-term solution.

Heart:

This is expressed in activities, programmes, and initiatives connected to sustainability, climate change, poverty reduction, heritage conservation, rural livelihoods, and other challenges that make us human.

Head:

This reflects a strong commitment to the cognitive aspect of design, as evidenced by broad theoretical inputs delivered through seminar courses and an interdisciplinary approach to design education.

Hand:

This reflects actions that we do with our hands and emphasises the importance of getting our hands dirty in order to learn and grow. It’s evident in Makerspace activities, studio-based courses, and the institution’s learning-by-doing ethos.

ABOUT SPACE DESIGN

Interior design is the planning and creation of manmade places, and it is closely tied to architecture. Although the urge to create a pleasant environment dates back to the dawn of humanity, interior design is a relatively young subject.

This research-led studio-based practical design course aims to develop space designers as critical thinkers, compassionate humans, and imaginative makers/doers. It offers a variety of courses to assist designers in providing simple, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions to space design issues.

The designers also address issues related to physical and mental health. The programme improves students’ capacity to connect the dots, think holistically, and design simple, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions to Space Design challenges.

ABOUT GUIDE

A practicing Architect & Interior Designer with his own practice and 30 years experience in residential, commercial, retail projects, health care & hospitality, technical spaces & data centers and having 28 years of teaching experience as a visiting faculty at reputed Architecture & Interior Design Institutions

Teaching Design in the Undergraduate & Post graduate programs. Visiting faculty at APIED for 16 years. CEPT University for 4 years, NID for 3 years, ANU for 4 years.

SELF

A pencil, a box of crayons, and a sketchbook, never left my backpack when I was a kid. I used to be this curious child back then, who literally remembered things by their colour. Growing up, I was introduced to new ways of expressing my imaginations.

I believe that designing spaces is no less than having a magic wand in hand. With this creativity and an observing eye, I can literally change the whole style of living. A space is never complete without a user. And it is the user experience that creates a space. My curious mind keeps telling me that there is still so much to explore and learn. This is a never-ending journey of joy.

PROJECT

ABSTRACT

The dissertation project is about a notion that people carry, water being aesthetic when brought into interior spaces. This dissertation brings to light that water has much more to offer in terms of interior design. “ The blue minds” is a book that many scientists have contributed to. This book contains extensive study on water, including how it promotes mental wellbeing, alleviates stress and anxiety, helps in visual stimulation, and demonstrates how the sound of water stimulates our minds to think creatively and calms one’s mind with it’s soothing and periodical patterns.

This dessertation takes the opportunity to thoroughly research each prospect before designing a space with such elements. There was an ample amount of time-frame spent on considering the setting of the final design that was to be created. The main idea was to improve areas that currently promote human wellness with water’s beneficial effects. It would be a further asset to the organization’s original goal. Finally, the idea was to implement the design in a variety of places, including health clubs, wellness centres, recreation centres, and more.

Ultimately, the capstone project lead to designing a spa since it would allow one to experiment with new styles and would also be beneficial for future work. One had to build everything from scratch, which was fascinating and intriguing.

PROJECT BRIEF Research question

What role does water play in providing psychological and visual benefits to humans when it is included as an element in interior parameters?

Aim:

To study the various attributes of water and its healing impact on humans when it is brought into built spaces.

Methodology:

- To embrace the characteristics of water, specific parameters will be utilized to incorporate the fluid in both tangible and intangible aspects.

Articles and earlier research on water’s attributes will be useful in this study.

- This study will be user centric, surveys through a questionnaire will be conducted on customers who pay a visit to spas.

Objective:

- To study the attributes of water. Intangible healing capacity of water on human psyche.

Visual qualities of water and how it is brought to interiors.

- To analyze the static and dynamic water in interior spaces, and what difference it makes.

To study types of systems that are available in the interiors that engages with water.

Since, being around water has many benefits, it will be added as a core feature in a spa which will eventually enhance the experience of the customers.

Carry out case studies that are related to similar idea and experiences. Implement the strategies and ideas to the final design through various parameters.

Scope and Limitations:

Achieving a space that is providing a unique experience to the customers by adding water as a prime element.

- This study will include designing a basic detailing but not technical detailing of a spa.

TIMELINE

FEBRUARY

Development

APRIL MAY

Final Design Detail Areas Presentation

RESEARCH

WHY WATER?

Water has been used in interiors for its aesthetic appeal in the form of water elements such as fountains, artificial cascades, water columns, water curtains, sprinklers, and so on for a long time.

Water, on the other hand, has a lot more to offer. It has tangible as well as intangible repercussions on the human psyche. The beneficial attributes of water are numerous.

When introduced to an interior space, it improves the aesthetic and psychological quality with its presence.

ATTRIBUTES OF WATER

1. Effect on human psyche:

Water is an intangible medicine that lowers tension and anxiety.

A yearly conference called Blue Mind is hosted by Wallace J. Nichols, PhD, a marine scientist and ocean conservation researcher.

Blue Mind is a group of researchers that want to learn more about how water affects the human mind. They look into the calming effects of nature on people’s minds. Water enhances nature’s calming and healing properties.

“The brain sees water as a natural habitat with a high degree of predictability, unlike a busy street that is continually changing and puts the brain on edge, which produces stress,” says Michael Merzenich, PhD, a neuroscientist at the University of California, San Francisco. Water has a relaxing beat that is predictable.”

Even a minor disturbance in the water, such as a wave, causes the brain to react to the unexpected, resulting in a pleasant rush of dopamine. Blue Mind, a state of mind that lowers blood lactate levels and elevates mood, is characterized by this involuntary attention.

Figure 7 : Being Around Water - Image

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: Blue Minds Book - Image

2. Improving air quality:

Negative ions are released when the water in your indoor water features evaporates. Negative ions help to purify the air, making it more pleasant to breathe. Clean air also allows you to think more clearly and focus more effectively.

A falling droplet of water is enveloped by the airstream in this illustration. The droplet attracts aerosol particles (yellow).

Coagulation is a natural phenomenon that attracts droplets and aerosols, clearing the air of contaminants such as soot, sulphates, and organic particles.

AIR PURIFYING

DROPLETS

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SPRINKLERS

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: Air Purifying - Illustration

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Purifying Interior Feature

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3. Visual Stimulation:

The visual stimulation produced by water is relaxing. A calm sanctuary can be created in your room or space with an indoor waterfall or fountain.

An indoor waterfall or water feature will add natural beauty to your room with its beautiful and tranquil appearance.

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Visual Stimulation

Diagram

Figure 13 : Drop of Water Creating Ripples - Image

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Reflections of Water - Image

4. Sound Stimulation:

Blue mind - The sound of water can cause a flood of neurochemicals to be released, promoting wellbeing, increasing blood flow to the brain and heart, and inducing calm.

A synthesis of health benefits of natural sounds

In research exploring the effects of exposure to natural sounds, health and positive emotional outcomes improved, while stress and annoyance decreased. It was discovered that water sounds had the biggest mean effect size for health and positive affect outcomes of the three types of natural sounds (birds, water, and mixed).

This is a PNAS Direct Submission publication.

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Stimulation

Diagram

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: Water Splash Sound - Image

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health benefits of natural sounds

TABLE FOR STILL WATER AND MOVING WATER:

Category Influence Type Effect

Reflective

Tranquil

Moving

Patterns

Bubbling effect

and

Full sheet

Freefall

Stroke sheet

sheet

stream

stream

waterfall

Stepped forms

Water stairs

Fountains

PLACES WHERE PEOPLE GO FOR RELAXATION AND CONTEMPLATION:

Therapy centre

A counseling center can consist of one counselor in private practice or multiple counselors involved in the same practice. It assists the members of the community by offering mental health services to those who want to lead better lives.

A place where people meet to learn about meditation and practice it. At a center, a person may take formal classes, listen to lectures and engage with a community of others who share an interest in meditation.0

Recreational centre

A place for recreational activities usually administered by a municipal government agency. Swimming, basketball, weightlifting, volleyball and kids' play areas are very common.

Meditation centre Yoga centre Wellness centre

A yoga studio is a room, building or other place where yoga classes and instruction take place. It can be as simple as a single room or as complex as a structure with multiple classrooms with built in props and heated humidified rooms for Hot yoga.

Spiritual centreSpa and Sauna

A spa is a location where mineral rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths. Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneotherapy.

Your spiritual center is a mystical place within yourself where you achieve mental, physical and emotional peace, even if it is only for a short period of time. During yoga and meditation, you are often told to “ground and center” yourself.

A wellness center is an establishment that offers health services for the body and mind. Wellness centers usually offer skin care services and body services such as fitness, personal training and nutrition consulting.

WHY SPA?

SPA SERVICES

SPA EQUIPMENT

Spa is a commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation.

People pay a visit to a spa when they need a break from their daily lives, self-pampering, exfoliating, etc.

Water, when added to such a setting, enhances the functions that are already related to human health benefits.

• Skincare (includes makeup)

• Massage care

• Body treatments (includes salon services and hair removal)

• Massage tables/chairs

• Linens

• Washers and dryers for linens

• Hot towel warmers

• Storage

Eye and face masks

• Shower supplies (soap, shampoo, conditioners)

• Massage oils, incense, candles, and essential oils

• Office equipment, like a front desk, chairs, and point-of-sale devices

• Reception area furniture

• Pedicure ottoman

• An esthetician’s stool

• Wax warmers

• Hair removal lasers

• Exfoliating devices/pumice stones

• A Jacuzzi or other hydrotherapy tub or shower

• Foot traffic

Available parking

Competitors

Surrounding businesses

LOCATION

LIGHTING AND MUSIC

• The lighting and music in your day spa.

• These details help set a calm, relaxing

TYPES OF SPA:

Types of Spa:

1. Acupressure:

Acupressure is a technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through “meridians” in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points with the aim of clearing blockages in those meridians

A commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health, fitness, weight loss, beauty, and

2. Herbal body wrap:

Linen or muslin sheets are heated and soaked in a machine in which herbal pouches or oils have been placed. The body is then covered with towels or rubber sheets, followed by the linen or muslin sheet..

3. Full Body Massage:

These range from the basic Swedish massage to sports, deep tissue, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, and reflexology massages. They are booked for half an hour or a full hour.

4. Full body mud mask:

Mud is warmed, applied thickly, and the body wrapped in plastic or foil for 20 to 30 minutes. A full treatment takes 60 minutes. Fifteen minutes should be allowed between clients for cleanup and retail selling.

5. Paraffin body wrap:

Paraffin wraps generate heat that helps the body perspire, thereby allowing moisture and previously applied nutrients to be absorbed from the skin surface into the body. The paraffin may be used alone or in conjunction with mud or seaweed.

6. Stone massage:

The stone massage is a form of alternative medicine massage therapy and bodywork involving the placement of a number of either heated or cooled stones to the body for the purpose of pain relief, relaxation and therapy.

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Acupressure Spa Reference - Image

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Body Wrap Spa Reference

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Full Body Massage Reference - Image

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7. Body tanning /bronzing:

7. Body tanning /bronzing:

8. Spot Treatment:

8. Spot Treatment:

9. Ayurvedic Message:

9. Ayurvedic Message:

Exfoliation is followed by the application

a tanning

Exfoliation is followed by the application of a tanning emulsion.

Spot treatments work on a specific part of the body. They include spa manicures and pedicures; hand and foot treatments; scalp treatments; cellulite, anti stress, and bust firming treatments; back treatments and facials.

Spot treatments work on a specific part of the body. They include spa manicures and pedicures; hand and foot treatments; scalp treatments; cellulite, anti stress, and bust firming treatments; back treatments and facials.

Ayurvedic Massage is known as Abhyangam in Sanskrit. According to the Ayurvedic Classics

Abhayngam is an important dincharya (Daily Regimen) that is needed for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Ayurvedic Massage is known as Abhyangam in Sanskrit. According to the Ayurvedic Classics Abhayngam is an important dincharya (Daily Regimen) that is needed for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

10. Water Therapy:

10. Water Therapy:

Hydrotherapy has become the term for treatments using water for professional purposes. Water has been used as a treatment for various diseases since the times of the ancient Greeks.

Hydrotherapy has become the term for treatments using water for professional purposes.

Water has been used as a treatment for various diseases since the times of the ancient Greeks.

11. Exfoliation:

11. Exfoliation:

Exfoliation involves rubbing, polishing, or scrubbing the skin, or using enzymes on it, to remove dead skin and dirt. Removing dead cells allows the skin to more easily accept moisturizers and other skin treatments.

Exfoliation involves rubbing, polishing, or scrubbing the skin, or using enzymes on it, to remove dead skin and dirt. Removing dead cells allows the skin to more easily accept moisturizers and other skin treatments.

12. Turkish bath massage:

12. Turkish bath massage:

In traditional Turkish baths, massage involves not just vigorous muscle kneading, but also joint cracking.

In traditional Turkish baths, massage involves not just vigorous muscle kneading, but also joint cracking.

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Tanning and Bronzing Reference

Therapy Reference

Spa Reference - Image

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Ayurvedic Massage Reference - Image

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Turkish Bath Reference -

OF SAUNA:

1. Traditional or regular sauna (also called ‘Finnish sauna’ or steam sauna)

1. Traditional or regular sauna (also called ‘Finnish sauna’ or steam sauna)

The sauna and steam room “improve circulation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, clear congestion, promote skin health, aid in workout recovery, loosen stiff joints, burn calories, boost your immune system and remove toxins,”

The sauna and steam room “improve circulation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, clear congestion, promote skin health, aid in workout recovery, loosen stiff joints, burn calories, boost your immune system and remove toxins,”

2. Infrared sauna

2. Infrared sauna

An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to create heat. This type of sauna is sometimes called a far infrared sauna "far" describes where the infrared waves fall on the light spectrum. A traditional sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body.

An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to create heat. This type of sauna is sometimes called a far infrared sauna "far" describes where the infrared waves fall on the light spectrum. A traditional sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body.

2. Dry sauna

2. Dry sauna

A dry sauna is a small, enclosed room that safely reaches high temperatures (upwards of 90 degrees) and promotes relaxation and heavy sweating. Unlike a steam room, which uses wet heat and high humidity, a dry sauna uses dry heat and low humidity generally less than 20 percent.

A dry sauna is a small, enclosed room that safely reaches high temperatures (upwards of 90 degrees) and promotes relaxation and heavy sweating. Unlike a steam room, which uses wet heat and high humidity, a dry sauna uses dry heat and low humidity generally less than 20 percent.

Figure 47 : Traditional or Finnish Sauna Reference

Figure 48 : Infrared Sauna Reference - Image

Figure 49 : Dry Sauna Reference - Image

CASE-STUDIES

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Facade at Daytime

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Bath Area

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Facade at Night - Image

Seating

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Reflecting Light and Nature

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: Water Contained Features Reflecting Light and Nature - Image

Location

Anand,

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: Flower Petals Floating on Water in Entrance - Image

Cental

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Natural Sea salt with Added Aroma

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: Water Contained Features Reflecting Light and Nature - Image

Stone

batten Paint

Wooden

FUNCTIONS MATERIAL

CAPACITY WATER ELEMENTS

SPACE MAKING ELEMENTS LIGHTING

Perforated

Textured wall

Staff:

cladding

Wooden batten

customer

the therapy room.

which

SITE ANALYSIS

SITE

AND CONTEXT:

MONDEAL RETAIL PARK

Location: Mondeal Retail Park, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Context: high end commercial stores, fabric showrooms, Starbucks, restaurants, Rajpath club.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ZONING:

Basement

ACCESIBILITY AND ZONING

Escalator

Green lands Commercial buildings

Residential building

INTERNAL ZONING: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:

Main

Green

Commercial

CIRCULATION ANALYSIS:

NOISE ANALYSIS:

Green

Commercial

SUN AND WIND PATH ANALYSIS:

Green

Commercial

Rajpath rangoli rd

PROJECT BRIEF

TARGET

SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS TARGET

Acupressure

Shower

Sauna room

Massage rooms

Relaxing area

Changing room

Refreshment area

Souvenir shop Storage

Restroom (customer)

Consulting room

Shoe

Reception

AREA STATEMENT

AREA STATEMENT

AREA STATEMENT

ACTIVITY SUB ACTIVITY AREA (M2) PEOPLE

ACTIVITY SUB ACTIVITY AREA (M2) PEOPLE AREA PER PERSON

Reception and waiting Desk and seating 40 8 5.0

AREA PER PERSON

Reception and waiting Desk and seating 40 8 5.0

ACTIVITY SUB ACTIVITY AREA (M2) PEOPLE

Shoe locker Rotating Locker 2

Shoe locker Rotating Locker 2

AREA PER PERSON

Consulting room Desk 16 3 3.7

Reception and waiting Desk and seating 40 8 5.0

Consulting room Desk 16 3

Restroom and changing room(customer) 55 6

Shoe locker Rotating Locker 2

Restroom and changing room(customer) 55 6 1.7

Retail display Display 10 2 5.0

Retail display Display 10 2

Storage 20 1 6.0

Consulting room Desk 16 3 3.7 Restroom and changing room(customer) 55 6 1.7

Storage 20 1

Refreshment area Kiosk 20 16 3.1

Retail display Display 10 2 5.0

Refreshment area Kiosk 20 16

Fish pedicure 15 10 7.0

Storage 20 1 6.0

Fish pedicure 15 10

Relaxing / waiting area Seating 45 16 2.8

Refreshment area Kiosk 20 16 3.1

Relaxing / waiting area Seating 45 16

Massage rooms 120 12 10.0

Fish pedicure 15 10 7.0

Massage rooms 120 12

Sauna room 35 6 5.8

Relaxing / waiting area Seating 45 16 2.8

Sauna room 35 6

Shower and bath room 55 10 6.5

Shower and bath room 55 10

Massage rooms 120 12 10.0 Sauna room 35 6 5.8

Acupressure zone Pathways 60 12 11.3

Acupressure zone Pathways 60 12

Manicure pedicure room 15 6 1.7 Restroom and changing (staff) 6 2 3.0

Shower and bath room 55 10 6.5

Acupressure zone Pathways 60 12 11.3

Manicure pedicure room 15 6 Restroom and changing (staff) 6 2

Hammam 35 8 4 Circulation 30% 200 total area 753

Manicure pedicure room 15 6 1.7 Restroom and changing (staff) 6 2 3.0

Hammam 35 8 4 Circulation 30% 200 total area 753

General Semi private Private

Hammam 35 8 4 Circulation 30% 200 total area 753

Table

PROXIMITY CHARTS

PROXIMITY CHARTS

General Semi private Private

PROXIMITY CHARTS

Reception and waiting Shoe locker

Reception and waiting Shoe locker

Consulting room

Restroom (customer) Souvenir shop Storage

Sauna room

Reception and waiting Shoe locker

Refreshment area Changing room Relaxing area Massage rooms

Consulting room

Restroom (customer) Souvenir shop Storage Refreshment area Changing room Relaxing area Massage rooms

Shower and bath room Acupressure room

Staff locker and changing Restroom (staff)

Sauna room

Shower and bath room Acupressure room Staff locker and changing Restroom (staff)

Figure 82 : Proximity of Spaces - Chart

Consulting room Restroom (customer) Souvenir shop Storage Refreshment area Changing room Relaxing area Massage rooms Sauna room Shower and bath room Acupressure room Staff locker and changing Restroom (staff)

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Adjacent

Proximity Distant Not relevant

Adjacent

General Semi private Private Adjacent Proximity Distant Not relevant

Not

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Reception and waiting

Shoe locker

Consulting room

Souvenir shop Storage

Refreshment area

Changing room

Relaxing area

Massage rooms

Sauna room

Shower and bath room

Acupressure room

Staff locker / changing

Restroom (staff)

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

IDEATION SKETCHES :

SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURE

This suspended lighting fixture has a transparent container holding water. Light source is at a distance above it. When light falls on the finished floor it get obstructed by the water and creates moving patterns on the floor, which is also known as caustic effect.

REVOLVING SHOE RACK

This revolving shoe rack is made with rotating disks that are stacked and each disk is divided into four compartments. These compartments act as storage for the customer’s footwear and in each storage unit there will be a disposable footwear that they can wear.

THREE LEVELED WATERFALL

There is a three leveled waterfall along the staircase going across three floors. Customers experience the giant waterfall, it’s aesthetic quality and sound benefits. It becomes the key element in the whole spa. It wound be one of the main key charms that customers would recall.

WATER-BODY WITH METAL SPHERES

There is a water feature that has water falling from the false ceiling to the floor contained along the periphery. There are copper spheres in three different sizes attached with rods to this feature. The water stream first hits the metal ball and then it hits the water contained in the floor. There are two unique sounds that ring periodically healing and soothing ones conscious.

SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURE

REVOLVING SHOE RACK

WATER-BODY WITH METAL

DESIGN

FURNITURE LAYOUT

LEVEL 1

Main Entry - Reception and Waiting - Lobby - Male and Female - Toilets - Showers - Changing Rooms - Hot and Cold Bath Areas - Consulting Room - Storage Room

Staff Entry

FURNITURE LAYOUT

LEVEL 2

- Lobby - Hammam

Fish Pedicure Room

Sauna - Massage Rooms - Single

- - Couple

- Low Seating Area

Storage

Waiting pocket

FURNITURE LAYOUT

LEVEL 3

- Lobby - Kneipp Path - Refreshment Zone Manicure and Pedicure Room Mud Massage Room with Sauna - Storage - Pantry - Staff Toilets - Waiting Area

3D VIEWS

SCAN ME FOR WALKTHROUGH

DETAIL AREAS

FURNITURE

CONCLUSION

JURY FEEDBACK

A few concerns could be addressed in depth for effective functioning, including:

1) All of the water features in the design, such as the three-leveled cascade and the water channels at the entrance stairs, to mention a few, may have details on how to maintain the water flow and pump the water back.

2) To prevent leakage, the junctions or borders of the water-contained structure should be welltreated.

General Jury Remarks

3) In general, the jury commented on how they noticed a perfect synergy between all of my research and design. And how I extracted useful knowledge from my case studies and creatively used it to my design.

MY JOURNEY

Reflecting closely, I saw that I had made a potential use of my abilities. I can state with confidence that this graduation assignment was among the most challenging I’ve ever attempted. It was a difficult voyage filled with numerous obstacles, so it taught me a great deal. I had a great learning opportunity with this assignment.

This increased my capacity for thought and inspired me to Take a look at countless choices. Every day brought something new. Instructive lesson that made me doubt myself constantly stage, leading to a better comprehension of the project at that different stages.

Started with a design question,

“What role does water play in providing psychological and visual benefits to humans when it is included as an element in interior parameters?”

Ended up making a functional and aesthetic design that would serve the main agenda.

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure no. : Description [Source]

Figure 1: Water Image [Sinoca, D. (2021, March 12). Water Cover Page. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/ AANCLsb0sU0]

Figure 2: Anant National University - Image [Anant National University. (2022, June 16). Anant National University | Best Design College/ Institute in Ahmedabad-India. https://anu.edu. in/]

Figure 3: Space Design Process - Image [Lilyford | Design. (n.d.). Lily Ford. https://lilyford.co.uk/our-difference/design/]

Figure 4 : Guide - Image [Self]

Figure 5 : Author - Image [Self]

Figure 6 : Feeling of Wellbeing - Diagram [Self]

Figure 7 : Being Around Water - Image [The Psychological Benefits of Waterfalls. (2019, June 26). Garden Ponds Unlimited®. https://gardenpondsunlimited.com/the-psychological-benefitsof-waterfalls/]

Figure 8 : Blue Minds Book - Image [C. (n.d.). Blue Mind: How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do. Bookoccino. https://shop.bookoccino.com.au/p/ psychology-blue-mind-how-water-makes-you-happier-moreconnected-better-at-what-you-do--2]

Figure 9 : Air Purifying - Diagram [Self]

Figure 10 : Air Purifying - Illustration [Can rain clean the atmosphere? (2015, August 28). MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. https://news.mit.edu/2015/rain-dropsattract-aerosols-clean-air-0828]

Figure 11 : Air Purifying Interior Feature - Image [Head, T. G. (2016, February 26). Ultimate Rainfall Fountain. The Green Head - Finds Cool New Stuff! https://www.thegreenhead. com/2006/10/ultimate-rainfall-fountain.php]

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Figure 12 : Visual Stimulation - Diagram [Self]

Figure 13 : Drop of Water Creating Ripples - Image [T. (n.d.). Creating Ripples. Pearlbuckcentre. https://pearlbuckcenter.com/ creating-ripples/]

Figure 14 : Reflections of Water - Image [ STRAY KIDS - Jeong. Chan - honeypieskz. (n.d.). Wattpad. https://www.wattpad.com/ list/760589339--stray-kids-jeongchan-]

Figure 15 : Sound Stimulation - Diagram [Self]

Figure 16 : Water Splash Sound - Image [Awesome Water Drop Wallpapers! (n.d.). WallpaperAccess. https://wallpaperaccess. com/water-drop]

Figure 17 : A synthesis of health benefits of natural sounds - Graph [https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2013097118]

Figure 18 : Still Water and It’s Effects - Diagram [Self]

Figure 19 : Mirror like Reflection on Water - Image [D. (2016, November 10). Muslim Cultural Center. Domusweb. https://www. domusweb.it/en/architecture/2016/11/08/da_chang_muslim_ cultural_center_he_jingtang.amp.html]

Figure 20 : Caustic Effect - Image [Selected Works | OUT OF ICE. (n.d.). Outofice. http://outofice.org.uk/elizabeth-ogilvie/ selected-works/]

Figure 21 : Bubble Effect - Image [University of Warwick. (2020, August 21). Aquatic robots can remove contaminant particles from water. Smart Water Magazine. https://smartwatermagazine. com/news/university-warwick/aquatic-robots-can-removecontaminant-particles-water?amp]

Figure 22 : Moving Water and It’s Effects - Diagram [Self]

Figure23 : Water Falling due to Gravity - Image [Rocks and river. (n.d.).Pixabay.https://pixabay.com/smooth-water-5358634/]

Figure 24 : Sheet of Water - Image [Bobe 12” Smooth Flow Copper Scupper. (n.d.). Aqua Supercenter. https://aquasupercenter.com/ bobe-12-smooth-flow-copper-scupper]

Figure 25 : Water Fountains - Image [Garden Fountains. (n.d.). IndiaMART. https://m.indiamart.com/proddetail/gardenfountains-22240703433.html]

Figure 26 : Sprinkled/Sprayed Water - Image[https://www. wallsheaven.com/wall-murals/abstract-splashes-of-water-onblack-background.-freeze-motion-of-white-particles.-rain,-snowoverlay-texture.-D868747394]

Figure 27 : Traditional Fountain Reference 1 - Image [Crafted Natural Stone, Stone Sculpture, Hand Crafted Natural Stone, Indian Art Stone Sculpture, India. (n.d.). Https://Www. Sikandrastonecraft.Com/. https://www.sikandrastonecraft.com/]

Figure 28 : Traditional Fountain Reference 2 - Image [Home, S. (n.d.). Three Tiered Tabletop Stone Fountain - Alpine Stone Patina. Scenario Home. https://www.scenariohome.com/products/threetiered-tabletop-stone-fountain-grey-patina]

Figure 29 : Sprinklers Reference 1 - Image [Garden Sprinkler Automatic Lawn Flower Water Irrigation Rotating Watering System. (n.d.). eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185222248850]

Figure 30 : Sprinklers Reference 2 - Image [Open Air Cooling System. (n.d.). IndiaMART. https://m.indiamart.com/proddetail/ open-air-cooling-system-4909973412.html]

Figure 31 : Cascade Reference 1 - Image [London waterfall. (n.d.). Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser?_rdr]

Figure 32 : Cascade Reference 2 - Image [Duovska, A. (2014, November 4). Wonderful Garden Fountains. Architecture Art Designs. https://www.architectureartdesigns.com/20-wonderfulgarden-fountains/]

Figure 33 : Sheet of Water Reference 1 - Image [https://www. hgtv.com/outdoors/topics/landscaping/water-features]

Figure 34 : Sheet of Water Reference 2 - Image [A. (2011, October 25). Carrara House by Andres Remy Arquitectos. HomeDSGN. https://www.homedsgn.com/2011/03/10/ carrara-house-by-andres-remy-arquitectos/]

Figure 35 : Acupressure Spa Reference - Image [https://www. istockphoto.com/photos/acupressure]

Figure 36 : Herbal Body Wrap Spa Reference - Image [Xanadu Aesthetics. (n.d.). Xanadu. https://xanadu_dayspa.glossgenius. com/]

Figure 37 : Full Body Massage Reference - Image [Orga Hammam Spa. (n.d.). Gallery : https://www.orgaspa.in/image-gallery/1]

Figure 38 : Full Body Mud Spa Reference - Image [Nisargopcharashram. (2022, January 13). TherapiesNisargopcharashram. Nisargopcharashram -. https://www. nisargopcharashram.org/therapies/]

Figure 39 : Paraffin Body Wrap Spa Reference - Image [https:// thehoneycombers.com/bali/glo-day-spa-universal-contour-wrap]

Figure 40 : Stone Massage Reference - Image [Himalayan Spa KTM. (2022, July 4). Hot stone Massage. Himalayan Suite Spa. https://himalayansuitespa.com/service/hot-stone-massage/]

Figure 41 : Body Tanning and Bronzing Reference - Image [Botelho, B. C. G. (2011, October 10). New law makes tanning beds off-limits to most California teens. CNN. https://edition.cnn. com/2011/10/09/health/california-tanning-law/index.html]

Figure 42 : Spot Treatment Spa Reference - Image [Your Complete Guide to Laser Resurfacing Treatments for Your Skin. (2022, April 13). InStyle. https://www.instyle.com/beauty/skin/face-lasertreatments-for-anti-aging]

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Figure 43 : Ayurvedic Massage Reference - Image [Ayurveda Treatments - What to expect. (2019, December 6). SpaDreams. https://www.spadreams.com/ayurveda/ayurveda-treatment/]

Figure 44 : Water Therapy Reference - Image [Spa, A. W. (2016, August 31). 3 nice days in Manila with my family. Justgola. https://m.justgola.com/a/ace-water-spa-pasig-1978050761]

Figure 45 : Exfoliating Spa Reference - Image [Salon, A. M. (2021, March 8). Body Treatment. Avenue M Salon & Spa. https://avenuemspa.com/body-treatment/]

Figure 46 : Turkish Bath Reference - Image [https://www.klook. com/en-SG/activity/11324-turkish-bath-antalya/]

Figure 47 : Traditional or Finnish Sauna Reference - Image [Finland Sauna afbeeldingen, beelden en stockfoto’s - iStock. (n.d.). Istock. https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/finland-sauna]

Figure 48 : Infrared Sauna Reference - Image [Lindberg, S. (2018, May 29). Is an Infrared Sauna Better Than a Traditional Sauna? Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/infraredsauna-benefits]

Figure 49 : Dry Sauna Reference - Image [Lindberg, S. (2019, September 20). Health Benefits of Dry Saunas, and How they Compare to Steam Rooms and Infrared Saunas. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-sauna-benefits]

Figure 50 : Google Maps Reference for Case-study 1- Image [Google maps]

Figure 51 : Facade at Daytime - Image [A. (n.d.). Gallery of Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu Spa / Kubo Tsushima Architects - 5. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/941830/ryogokuyuya-edoyu-kubo-tsushima-architects/5ee9fe96b3576578 8b000154-ryogoku-yuya-edoyu-kubo-tsushima-architectsphoto]

Figure 52 : Facade at Night - Image [Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu Spa | Kubo Tsushima Architects. (2021, May 17). Arch2O. Com. https://www.arch2o.com/ryogoku-yuya-edoyu-spa-kubotsushima-architects/]

Figure 53 : Bath Area - Image [Silva, V. (2021, March 2). Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu Spa / Kubo Tsushima Architects. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/941830/ryogoku-yuya-edoyukubo-tsushima-architects]

Figure 54 : Bath Area Indoor and Outdoor - Image [A. (n.d.). Gallery of Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu Spa / Kubo Tsushima Architects - 5. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/941830/ryogokuyuya-edoyu-kubo-tsushima-architects/5ee9fe96b3576578

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Figure 55 : Sauna - Image [A. (n.d.). Gallery of Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu Spa / Kubo Tsushima Architects - 5. ArchDaily. https://www. archdaily.com/941830/ryogoku-yuya-edoyu-kubo-tsushima-ar chitects/5ee9fe96b35765788b000154-ryogoku-yuya-edoyukubo-tsushima-architects-photo]

Figure 56 : Google Maps Reference for Case-study 2- Image [Google maps]

Figure 57 : Facade at Night - Image [A. (n.d.-b). Gallery of Yunomori Onsen and Spa | Sathorn / Sixseven Studio - 15. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily.com/958075/yunomori-onsen-andspa-sathorn-sixseven-studio/60425d82f91c81cfe70002bdyunomori-onsen-and-spa-sathorn-sixseven-studio-photo]

Figure 58 : Bath and Other Water Bodies - Image [A. (n.d.-b). Gallery of Yunomori Onsen and Spa | Sathorn / Sixseven Studio - 15. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily. com/958075/yunomori-onsen-and-spa-sathorn-sixsevenstudio/60425d82f91c81cfe70002bd-yunomori-onsen-and-spasathorn-sixseven-studio-photo]

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Figure 59 : Water Contained Features Reflecting Light and Nature - Image [A. (n.d.-b). Gallery of Yunomori Onsen and Spa | Sathorn / Sixseven Studio - 15. ArchDaily. https://www. archdaily.com/958075/yunomori-onsen-and-spa-sathornsixseven-studio/60425d82f91c81cfe70002bd-yunomori-onsenand-spa-sathorn-sixseven-studio-photo]

Figure 60 : Earthy Reception and Seating Area - Image [A. (n.d.-b). Gallery of Yunomori Onsen and Spa | Sathorn / Sixseven Studio - 15. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily. com/958075/yunomori-onsen-and-spa-sathorn-sixsevenstudio/60425d82f91c81cfe70002bd-yunomori-onsen-and-spasathorn-sixseven-studio-photo]

Figure 61 : Reflecting Light and Nature - Image [A. (n.d.-b). Gallery of Yunomori Onsen and Spa | Sathorn / Sixseven Studio - 15. ArchDaily. https://www.archdaily. com/958075/yunomori-onsen-and-spa-sathorn-sixsevenstudio/60425d82f91c81cfe70002bd-yunomori-onsen-and-spasathorn-sixseven-studio-photo]

Figure 62 : Google Maps Reference for Case-study 3 - Image [Google Maps]

Figure 63 : Flower Petals Floating on Water in Entrance - Image [Self]

Figure 64 : Path Having Water Bodies on Both Sides - Image [Self]

Figure 65 : Water Contained Features Reflecting Light and Nature - Image [Picture of Madhubhan Resort & Spa, Anand - Tripadvisor. (n.d.). TripAdvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.in/ LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1155996-d1486450-i223838930Madhubhan_Resort_Spa-Anand_Anand_District_Gujarat.html]

Figure 66 : Cental Circulation Area - Image [Self]

Figure 67 : Natural Sea salt with Added Aroma - Image [Self]

Figure 68 : Mondeal Retail Park - Image [Commercial Complex in S.G Highway, Ahmedabad - Mondeal Retail Park. (2020, November 6). HN Safal - Builders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. https://www.hnsafal.com/project/mondeal-retail-park/]

Figure 69 : Mondeal Retail Park Location and ContextInfographic [Self]

Figure 70 : Mondeal Retail Park Context - Image [Commercial Complex in S.G Highway, Ahmedabad - Mondeal Retail Park. (2020, November 6). HN Safal - Builders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. https://www.hnsafal.com/project/mondeal-retail-park/]

Figure 71 : Mondeal Retail Park Context - Image [Commercial Complex in S.G Highway, Ahmedabad - Mondeal Retail Park. (2020, November 6). HN Safal - Builders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. https://www.hnsafal.com/project/mondeal-retail-park/]

Figure 72 : Mondeal Retail Park Context - Image [Commercial Complex in S.G Highway, Ahmedabad - Mondeal Retail Park. (2020, November 6). HN Safal - Builders in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. https://www.hnsafal.com/project/mondeal-retail-park/]

Figure 73 : Accessibility Demarcation - Infographics [Self]

Figure 74 : Zoning Demarcation - Infographic [Self]

Figure 75 : Internal Zoning - Infographics [Self]

Figure 76 : Structural Analysis - Infographics [Self]

Figure 77 : Air Circulation Analysis - Infographics [Self]

Figure 78 : Sound Analysis - Infographics [Self]

Figure 79 : Daylight Analysis Throughout a year [Self]

Figure 80 : Sun and Wind Path Analysis [Self]

Figure 81 : Traffic of People Entering the Space [Self]

Figure 82 : Proximity of Spaces - Chart [Self]

Figure 83 : Functions Spatial Requirements - Pie Chart [Self]

Figure 84 : Activity Flow - Sketch [Self]

Figure 85 : Area Categories - Diagram [Self]

Figure 86 : Schematic Zoning on All Three Levels [Self]

Figure 87 : Suspended Lighting Fixture with Water - Sketch [Self]

Figure 88 : Revolving Shoe Rack - Sketch [Self]

Figure 89 : Three Leveled Cascade - Sketch [Self]

Figure 90 : Water Feature with Metal Spheres - Sketch [Self]

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Figure no. : Description [Source]

Figure 91 : Facade - 3D View [Self]

Figure 92 : Level 1 Furniture Layout - Drawing [Self]

Figure 93 : Level 2 Furniture Layout - Drawing [Self]

Figure 94 : Level 3 Furniture Layout – Drawing [Self]

Figure 95 : Section AA’ - Drawing [Self]

Figure 96 : Section BB’ – Drawing [Self]

Figure 97 : Reception and Waiting - 3D View [Self]

Figure 98 : Reception and Retail Display - 3D View [Self]

Figure 99 : Reception and Lobby - 3D View [Self]

Figure 100 : Three Level Waterfall - 3D View [Self]

Figure 101 : Three Level Waterfall - 3D View [Self]

Figure 102 : Kneipp Path - 3D View [Self]

Figure 103 : Low Seating Area - 3D View [Self]

Figure 104 : Detail Area 1- Moodboard [Self]

Figure 105 : Detail Area 1- Furniture and Flooring Layout [Self]

Figure 106 : Detail Area 1- Reflected Ceiling Layout [Self]

Figure 107 : Detail Area 1- Section AA’ [Self]

Figure 108 : Detail Area 1- Section BB’ [Self]

Figure 109 : Detail Area 1- 3D View 1 [Self]

Figure 110 : Detail Area 1- 3D View 2 [Self]

Figure 111 : Detail Area 2 - Moodboard [Self]

Figure 112 : Detail Area 2 - Furniture and Flooring Layout [Self]

Figure 113 : Detail Area 2 - Reflected Ceiling Layout [Self]

Figure 114 : Detail Area 2 - Section AA’ [Self]

Figure 115 : Detail Area 2 - Section BB’ [Self]

Figure 116 : Detail Area 2 - 3D View 1 [Self]

Figure 117 : Detail Area 2 - 3D View 2 [Self]

Table no. : Description [Source]

Table 1: Table for Still Water and Moving Water [Self]

Table 2: Comparative Analysis of Case-studies [Self]

Table 3: Area Statement [Self]

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