GLOBAL
AYURVEDIC
VILLAGE
AT VA R K A L A
INTRODUCTION
“ Architecture should play to all the senses - the smell of vegetation after rain, the sound of birds and the
wind in the trees, the texture of clay floor tiles and rough plaster - by removing the concept of indoor and
outdoor, this senses based experience is possible ” - geoffrey bawa
India holds one of the highest rates of economic development in the entire world. This means that every industry is
growing at a rapid pace. The demand of the organization from the employees is growing simultaneously. This is
causing a negative impact on the personal and professional lives of the urban population. Being exposed to extreme
stress due to personal and professional responsibilities, individuals are slowly breaking down.
A holistic wellness centre comprises of both conventional, as well as, alternative therapies for stressed body, mind,
and soul. From naturopathy, massage, skincare, fitness solutions, to diet consultation, everything is included in this
approach. The current status of the entire family is in the utmost need of such centre.
GLOBAL AYURVEDIC VILLAGE
Global Ayurveda Village(GAV) project is a cross sectorial concept leveraging the interlinkages between Industries
and health care. The GAV attempts to incorporate most modern scientific developments in diagnostic and all other
treatment aspects with classical Ayurveda. The aim is to bench - mark the project with the Global Centers of
traditional medicine and develops it as Integrated Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda to overcome the challenges of
this system of medicine in the path of Global Recognition.
AIM
The aim of the project is to design a centre that imparts the feeling of wellness rather than
illness by integrating cultural values with therapeutic environment. The benefit of this
project is to reflect age-old traditions and values, improvement in the quality of health. It
is like a home of silent reflection to regain a sense of place.
OBJECTIVE
[Link] thoroughly understand the therapy procedures in Ayurveda
[Link] study the traditional Kerala style architecture
[Link] design an environment which heals mind, body and soul
4. To develop a design that promotes kerala tourism
[Link] create a holistic environment that restore and maintain the equilibrium between mind and body
NEED OF THE PROJECT
In ancient India, holistic living was a way of life. People inherently understood the balance of nature, the ways of the
Universe and how elements affected not just their physical health, but their mental [Link] new age individual
moving on today’s fast track recognizes the need to retreat, find holistic remedies and rejuvenating locales.
“ There is a a high demand for stress busting vacations as people preferred to take vacations where
their health was also looked after and where they could rejuvenate. Kerala identified this need and to
tap the potential it established ayurvedic resorts and spas by the beaches and backwaters so that the
combination of wellness holiday at a location which was naturally endowed ”
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
The Ayurvedic village comprises of four main healing categories
Ayurvedic medicine is a system of medicine with historical roots in the indian subcontinent.
AYURVEDA
Globalized and modernized particles derived from Ayurvedic traditions are a type of alternative
medicine
YOGA Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice or discipline which originated in India
Meditation is an experience of relaxing the body, quieting the mind, and awakening the spirit.
MEDITATION Meditation encourages a deepening of consciousness or awareness and also facilitates a deeper
understanding of self and others
NATUROPATHY
Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine employing a wide array of
natural modalities
1. Built forms 1. Sight
2. Closed spaces 2. Touch
3. Open spaces ARCHITECTURE SENSES 3. Hearing
4. Thresholds 4. Smell
5. Fenestrations 5. Taste
6. Scale
HEALING 1. Ayurveda
2. Yoga
3. Meditation
4. Naturopathy
SITE DETAILS
Site location : Varkala, Trivandrum
Site Area : 63.5 acres
Promoter : Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (kinfra)
Cost : 200 crores
Site context : Site located in rural and remote area
Less residential development around
Lake on the backdrop-2 sides(N,W)
Canal 10m deep on the SW direction
Paddy fields on SW and NW
On site features : Soil - Red loamy soil
Vegetation - Mostly coconut trees
Electric substation - 110kv substation
Water supply - No public water supply
The site at varkala is blessed with natural greenery with coconut trees and water frontage of 1.25km which is one
of the best tourist destination centre in the tourist map of [Link] project aims to provide an enabling
infrastructure, which will address to the current gaps in the growth path of Ayurveda and enhance the opportunities
with value added service and an integrated approach with all other medicinal system.
STRENGTH OPPORTUNITY
Pleasant climate Water features inside
Scenic location and outside
Water front Vegetation
Green cover Contours
WEAKNESS THREAT
No clearly defined Flood risk
roads Dense Vegetation
More spread of Contours
bushes
PUBLIC SPACES RESTAURANT
Reception & lounge 30
Lobby 40
Indoor seating 300
Reception & Waiting 40
Outdoor seating 200
Office 20
Wash area 10
Toilets 30
Restrooms 20
Kitchen prep area 40
PRIVATE SPACES
Pantry 15
Cold storage 6
Director room 25
Utensil storage & wash 45
Manager room 25
Office 15
Assistant manager room 25
Toilets 15
Accounts section 20
Staff dorm 20
Server room 10
UPS room 10
CCTV control unit 10 ACTIVITY CENTRE
AV room 100
Games room 50
Conference room 40
Library 100
Multipurpose room 80
HOSPITAL DIAGNOSIS
General medicine 200 Lab 30
Pediatrics 50 Panchkarma 50
Gynocology 50 Doctor cabin 20
ENT 50 Waiting area 15
Toxicology 50 Toilet 5
Psyciatry 50 Radiology 70
Waiting 200 Clinic block 50
Toilet 25 Treatment block 36
General ward 1000 Massage theraphy 36
Physiotheraphy 100 Beauty clinic 100
Nurse station 250
Storage room 20 SUPPORTING SPACES
Medicine prep area 300
Staff accomodation 1500 Security room 15
Laundry 30
House keeping 60
Garbage disposal 20
Meditation 300
Gym 450
Pool with services 2000
ACCOMODATION
Single rooms(20) 800 VILLA TYPE 2 (20) 1550
Deluxe suits (20) 1500 Sitout 15
Living 30
Lobby 7 Dining 20
Living 30 Kitchen 15
Bedroom 25 Bedroom 20
Toilet 10 Toilet 30
VILLA TYPE 1 (20) 2000
Deck 15
Living 35
Kitchen 10 BUILT UP AREA
Bedroom 30 WITH
Toilet 12 CIRCULATION:
Private garden 12
20052.2 m2
TIMELINE
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4
Research Site selection Presentation
Live case studies Site Analysis Design development Compilation
Literature case Concept evolution Schematic drawings Manual model
studies Area requirements Detailed drawings Digital model
Case study analysis Zoning
