Parameters Case 1 : Case 2 : Case 3 : Case 4 :

Osho Dham, Delhi Widhover Contemlative Center, Shreyas Retreat Center, Bangalore JKK, Jaipur
Berkeley +

Planning and connectivity • Open planning of spaces • Open planning of spaces • The Architectural Vision is planned • Open planning of spaces
• Each space has it own set of unbuilt as a sustainable model, focusing • Planning is done in 9 grids
space strongly on the connect of man in
the realm of nature.

Threshold The main entrance of the centre was

very welcoming . The threshold Transitional space is serving as The threshold
is serving as a threshold is serving as a
transitional transitional
space that space that
removes the gives a very
students from peachul and
their da y-to- c a l m i n g
day living effect upon
routine . entering .

Connect with Nature • Built-Unbuilt spaces are well
connected.
• Pathways - spiral pathways are
sorrounded by trees which gives a
feeling of calmness.
Strawberry Creek running along the
site’s edge gives the student a
visual and audible connection
throughout.
The landscape merges the
geometry of network of the
surrounding paths to form break-
away spaces and buffer zones
create smooth transitions from the
exterior, to semi covered spaces.
The central courtyard sorrounded
with trees gives an exerience of
selfe discovery and mental
peace.

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 Parameters Case 1 : Case 2 : Case 3 : Case 4 :
Osho Dham, Delhi Widhover Contemlative Center, Shreyas Retreat Center, Bangalore JKK, Jaipur
Berkeley +

Color Theory Dark colors ha ve been u sed in the Colors incorporated into to the Colors incorporated in the design
Colors incoroporated in the
exterior sacred space is integrally promote vitality, entusiasm
design blend very well the
connected to light, indicating the
nature and gives i a rustic look
days progression through visual
means.

Light and Shadow Interplay of light and shadow is Little light will enters the threshold,
included in the design. placing the individual in a polar The design makes
Interplay
opposite from the daylight outside clever use of
of light
the sacred space. As one exits the natural light,
and
threshold, he or she enters the which renders the
shadow
main space and again meets the exposed walls and
is seen in
sunlight. ceilings and a
the
magnificent play
design
of light and
shadows.

Sound Vibration Water body creates serene For the majority of the time the only Thick walls prevent the sound from Thick walls prevent the sound
environment and cherubic sound which sound that enters the space is that going from one space to another from going from one space to
creates a peaceful environment
of flowing water in the creek. another

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