PrasannaTapadiya_spiritual centre_case study

JUSTIFICATION
Yoga misunderstood as only a way of physical and breathing exercise
should be justified. It is a thoughtful science of describing the infinite
abilities of human mind and soul. A lot of studies have tried to conclude
the effectiveness of yoga as a cure to cancer, heart disease, diabetes,
etc.
Yoga does not adhere to any particular religion, belief system or
community; it has always been approached as a technology for inner
wellbeing. Anyone who practices yoga with involvement can reap its
benefits, irrespective of one’s faith, ethnicity or culture. It relieves the
stress, increase concentration and stamina when practised regularly by
an individual of any age group.
Yoga Education, on the other hand, aims at taking care of the individual,
the 'Being'. It is presumed that a good, balanced, integrated, truthful,
clean, transparent person will be more useful to oneself, family, society,
nation, nature and humanity at large. Yoga education is 'Being oriented'.
Details of working with 'being oriented' aspect have been outlined in
various living traditions and texts and the method contributing to this
important field is known as 'Yoga'.
Different social customs and rituals in India, the land of Yoga, reflect a
love for ecological balance, tolerance towards other systems of thought
and a compassionate outlook towards all creations. Yoga Sadhana of all
hues and colours is considered panacea for a meaningful life and living.
Its orientation to a comprehensive health, both individual and social,
makes it a worthy practice for the people of all religions, races and
nationalities.
Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the
main objectives of Yoga practice. "Yoga” also refers to an inner science
comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can
realize this union and achieve mastery over their destiny.
SYNOPSIS
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
A brief study of design tools, which are capable of making the experience
soul stirring. These include - form, space, volume, geometry, scale and
proportions, light and colour. A study of the built environment shall be
undertaken which shall include only the spiritual aspect, the qualitative
parameters and not the technical evaluation of the built form.
STUDY/DATA
The study about the age groups of the people and their frequency of
visiting, schedule, facilities required,
Study related to waterfront development, flora and the combination,
construction materials and energy efficient techniques.
METHODOLOGY
Site scope  case study selection  study of data  site analysis 
user need  design implementation
SITE SELECTION
The site should be away from the city crowd. Preferably contoured site
and should be surrounded by hills or water body.
The site is proposed in Ellora, district Aurangabad which is in
Maharashtra state of India. The area is 20 acres with a major road on
south-west side and secondary road on south east. Other sides are
surrounded by hills in north-east and forest zone in the north-west.
CASE STUDY
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 Brahmakumaris Shantivan, Abu
 Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri
Literature
 Osho International Meditation Resort, Pune
 Art Of Living Ashram, Bangalore
CONCLUSION
Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the
endless stresses and struggles of life. The people with possibly stabled
mind will enhance their mental and physical power to work in their
profession more effectively.
‘YUJ’
LI FE…
SPI RI TUALI TY …
INTRODUCTION
‘Yuj’ is a Sanskrit word which means ‘to bind, to join, to attach, to yoke;
to direct and concentrate one’s attention on, to use and apply. It also
means union or communion.’
In the yogic lore, Shiva is seen as the first yogi, and the first Guru. It is
a root word of ‘Yoga’ and a discipline that aims to unite the mind, body
and spirit. It has a lot of physical, spiritual and psychological benefits.
Seals and fossil remains of Indus Saraswati valley civilization with Yogic
motives and figures performing Yoga Sadhana suggest the presence of
Yoga in ancient India.
Though Yoga was being practiced in the pre-Vedic period, the great Sage
Maharshi Patanjali systematized and codified the then existing practices
of Yoga, its meaning and its related knowledge through his Yoga Sutras:
Yama,
Niyama,
Asana,
Pranayama,
Pratyahara,
Dharana,
Dhyana,
Samadhi.
The Classical period can be mainly dedicated to two great religious
teachers of India – Mahavir and Buddha. The concept of Five great vows
– Pancha mahavrata- by Mahavir and Ashta Magga or eightfold path by
Buddha - can be well considered as early nature of Yoga sadhana.
According to modern scientists, everything in the universe is just a
manifestation of the same quantum firmament.
Yoga works on the level of one’s body, mind, emotion and energy. This
has given rise to four broad classifications of Yoga: karma yoga, where
we utilize the body; bhakti yoga, where we utilize the emotions; gyana
yoga, where we utilize the mind and intelect; and kriya yoga, where we
utilize the energy.
AIM:
To bring the various means of ‘connecting with the spirit’ on the same
land.
OBJECTIVES:
 To spread the ancient knowledge of India of yuj by facilitating people
with the peaceful environment. Developing a site that satisfy the
basic need of people to understand, learn and practise yoga.
 To learn the architectural aspects that are required to design
spiritual spaces. Social and cultural aspects will also be considered.
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
Dissertation 2017-2018
Guide: Ar. SANJAY MHASKE
M.I.T. Aurangabad

LEKHRAJ KRIPALANI
(15 December 1876 – 18 january 1969)
Son of village schoolmaster entered the jewellery business.
He was leader within his local community and was also known as
philanthropist. After a series of deep spiritual experiences and visions;
he dedicated his time, energy and wealth to lay the foundations of
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University in 1937. Then he formed a
managing committee of 8 women and surrendered all his property to the
trust.
He is alive in many hearts as ‘Brahma Baba’.
BELIEFS AND PRACTICES:
God is the subtle point of light refered as ‘Supreme Soul’
Every action performed by a soul will create a return accordingly, hence
maintaining their ‘karmic account’
…Meditation purifies thinking patterns and eventually actions!!
Study of ‘murli’ is the medium to connect GOD.
LOCATION:
45 acre campus..
Mount Abu,
high in the Aravali mountains of Rajasthan.
Established Year: 1974
GEOGRAPHY:
Height above sea level: 1219 m
Latitude: 24°59 north
Longitude: 72°71 east
CONNECTIVITY:
Road: 6km from Abu Road
Rail: 6km away from the city railway station.
CLIMATE:
Mount Abu has a hot semi-arid climate bordering with tropical wet and
dry with average temperatures ranging between 20 to 28°C.
 Typical summer months are from April to June, with maximum
temperatures ranging from 31 to 36°C.
 The monsoon lasts from July to September, with moderate rainfall
and temperatures ranging from 22 to 28°C.
 Winter begins in November to February. The daytime temperature
hovers around 16 to 22°C while night temperature is around 4 to
12°C for most of December and January.
Temperature: min 4°C, max 36°C
POPULATION: 22,943 (in year 2011)
DENSITY: 50/km.sq.
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BRAHMAKUMARISSHANTIVAN
1. Happy Home
2. Vishwa Parivartan Bhavan
3. Telephone Exchange
4. Staff Dining Hall
5. Gyanamrit Bhavan
6. Grain store & water dept.
7. Shop dept.
8. Electrical dept.
9. Prabhu Pasand
10. Dining Hall
11. Kitchen
12. Shanti Kunj B
13. Shanti Kunj A
14. Generator room
15. Jagdamba Bhavan
16. Prakash Kunj A
17. Nirmal Kunj A
18. Nirmal Kunj B
19. Indraprastha
20. Kamal Kunj A
21. Kamal Kunj B
22. Rishi Bhavan
23. Architecture Office
24. Solar Office
25. Vishram Bhavan A
26. Toilet Block
27. Lit, Audio, Video dept.
28. Ever Healthy Hospital
29. Mahadani Cottage
30. Dadiji Cottage
31. Tapasya Dham
32. Vishwa Kalyani Bhavan
33. Vardani Bhavan
34. Shakti Bhavan
35. Vishram Bhavan B
36. Conference Hall
37. Diamond Hall
38. Diamond House
39. New Diamond House
40. Painting Art Dept
41. Construction Store
42. Foreigner’s Toilet
43. Seminar Hall
44. Meditation Hall
45. Anand Bhavan
46. Garage
47. Videhi Cottage
48. Divya Darshan Bhavan
49. Fire and Safety Dept.
50. Spritual Training Centre
51. Saraswati Bhavan A
52. Saraswati Bhavan B
53. Vishwakarma Bhavan
54. Divya Dham
1. Shantivan (45 acres)
Also known as ‘Forest of peace’
2. Manmohinivan (25 acres)
Godlywood Studio: G+6
Accomodation for 7500 people.
3. Anand Sarovar (25 acres)
Gardens and Accomodation
4. Solar Thermal Power Plant
(55 acres)
Solar Parabolic Reflective
Technology- 135 units
ZONES:
Public Zone:
reception and waiting areas.
Semi-public Zone:
accommodation, dining, shops,
hospital, halls, toilet blocks.
Private Zone:
volunteer’s residence and
dining, kitchen, traning centre,
working departments.
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Guide: Ar. Sanjay Mhaske
M.I.T. Aurangabad

Training Centre
 Dimension: 48 x 30 m
 Ground coverage: 2460 sq.m. approx.
 Capacity: 1200 students
 Type of zone: semi-public
 Floor to floor height - 4m
 Cross ventilation of the building is well managed with the proper
design of inlet and outlet towers.
 Students learning here lives in the Sarasvati Bhavan which is exactly
in front of training centre to reduce distance.
Kitchen:
 Dimension:
 Ground Coverage:
 Capacity:
 G+4 structure with mezzanine floor on ground and first level
standing on 100 steel sections.
 It can cater around 30,000 people at the same time.
 A mechanical process
 Food is prepared with steam produced by solar energy saving 60%
cost of diesel fuel.
 Construction technique: Steel structure to sustain earthquake.
Toilet block
 Ground coverage:
 Ground floor: Female capacity- 10; Male- 26
 First floor: Male- 39
Generator Room:
Diamond Hall:
 Built in 1996- 60th anniversary of the university.
 Capacity: 25,000 people
 Form: cylindrical roof
 Construction technique: Steel structure.
 Translation facility for 22 languages.
 Cost: Rs. 3 crore.
 It achieved the title as Largest Pillar Free Auditorium in India in
Limca Book of records in 2009.
Conference hall
 Capacity: 1200 people
 Type of zone: public
 Simultaneous translation in 10 languages
 Acoustics is maintained with the sheets in the ceiling itself.
 2 screens are placed for the clear vision.
Seminar Hall:
 Ground coverage: 450sq.m. approx.
 Total no: 5
 Construction technique: R.C.C. framework
1. Porch
2. Assembly Hall 128 x 65 m
3.Stage
4.Sound control room
5.Electrical control room
6.Green room 5.5 x 7.5 m
7. Store room
8. Om Shanti audio channel
9.Baba’s room 16 x 13 m
10.Dadiji meeting hall 16 x 26 m
11. Stage
12.Room
13.Urinals for brothers
14.Urinals for sisters
1. D.G. room 18 x 9 m
2. Meter room 3.5 x 3 m
3.Rooms
4.Toilet
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Plan of auditorium with the 4.5 m verandah on the periphery with 46
doors to get in and 2 staircase leading on the terrace.
Beautifully landscaped invitesInterior of the clear space of huge
steel structure with 12 m height.
3.5m wide passage leads to the
hall at different levels according
to the rise and adjoining staircase
to the control room above.
Baba’s room where individual
come to connect their soul with
the God!!
Front elevationTranslating rooms could be seen
on the side wall above the window.
Perfectly designed with acoustics
and better light effects.
A lotus-shaped with the fountain
around soothes the mind.
Calm space within the tapasya
dham for meditation.
Serene garden for refreshment.
Prakash stambh is also known as
‘tower of light’.
1. Porch 9.5 x 5.0 m
2. Foyer 9.5 x 7.5 m
3.Office
4.Audio and Video room
5.Store room
6.Principal room 5.5 x 6 m
7. Staff room 6.5 x 5 m
8. Computer room 5.5 x 5 m
9.Class room
10.Baba’s room 13.5 x m
11. Electrical Control Room
12.Brother’s utility
13.Sister’s utility
14.Reading room
15.Library room
16.Sound store
17.Balcony
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Outlet towers treated
aesthetically good.
Dining hall that can serve about
30,000 people- G+3 structure.
Volunteers inline serving food.
Ground floor plan
Axis separates the kitchen from
the dining hall on the ground floor.
The ramp taking on the first floor
of dining hall.
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Mezzanine floor
A seminar to develop and explore.
First floor plan Artistic light pole in
front of toilet block.
Typical plan of all seminar units
Ground floor steel structured
kitchen with machines used to
prepare food.
Side view
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Nirmal Kunj A
 G+1 structure with 72 rooms on each floor.
 Attached toilets- 72; common toilets- 36 each floor
Nirmal Kunj B
 G+2 structure with 48 rooms on each floor.
 Attached toilets- 48; common toilets- 24 each floor
 Accomodation Capacity 720 people each wing.
 Approx. person : toilet :: 3 : 1
Diamond House:
 Type of zone: semi - public
Vardani Bhavan
 It is also known as ‘The house of Blessings’
 Permanent residence and guest rooms for the senior sisters.
 Total no. of units: 7 + 10 + 10
Anand Bhavan:
 Combine working and residence for the volunteers serving the
campus for different purpose.
S.No. Spaces Ground coverage area (sq.m.)
1. Happy Home 480
2. Vishwa Parivartan Bhavan 435
3. Telephone Exchange 500
4. Staff Dining Hall 1025
5. Gyanamrit Bhavan 890
6. Grain store & water dept. 545
7. Shop dept. 275
8. Electrical dept. 140
9. Prabhu Pasand 780
10. Dining Hall 4515
11. Kitchen 1045
12. Shanti Kunj B 1790
13. Shanti Kunj A 2005
14. Generator room 295
15. Jagdamba Bhavan 865
16. Prakash Kunj A 4395
17. Nirmal Kunj A 3025
18. Nirmal Kunj B 1885
19. Indraprastha 980
20. Kamal Kunj A 1205
21. Kamal Kunj B 4410
22. Rishi Bhavan 4045
23. Architecture Office 185
24. Solar Office 65
25. Vishram Bhavan A 360
26. Toilet Block 245
27. Lit, Audio, Video dept. 600
28. Ever Healthy Hospital 405
29. Mahadani Cottage 705
30. Dadiji Cottage 510
31. Tapasya Dham 100
32. Vishwa Kalyani Bhavan 520
33. Vardani Bhavan 580
34. Shakti Bhavan 605
35. Vishram Bhavan B 395
36. Conference Hall 2460
37. Diamond Hall 12840
38. Diamond House 1375
39. New Diamond House 1250
40. Painting Art Dept 655
41. Construction Store 1065
42. Foreigner’s Toilet 90
43. Seminar Hall 455
44. Meditation Hall 450
45. Anand Bhavan 675
46. Garage 140
47. Videhi Cottage 210
48. Divya Darshan Bhavan 135
49. Fire and Safety Dept. 425
50. Spritual Training Centre 1170
51. Saraswati Bhavan A 455
52. Saraswati Bhavan B 1080
53. Vishwakarma Bhavan 280
54. Divya Dham 725
1. Entrance
2. Hall
3. Pantry
4. Toilet
5. Baba’s room
6. Store
7. Iron room
8. Lift
9. Unit room
10. Terrace
11. Balcony
Nirmal Kunj B – typical floor planNirmal Kunj A – typical floor plan
typical floor plan
Way towards Vardani bhavan
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1. Media hall
2. Office
3. Store
4. Cloth washing
5. Rooms
6. Multi purpose hall
The monumental grand entrance
welcomes in the heavenly world.
The reception with facilities like
accommodation, transportation
and sight seeing arrangements.
Saraswati Bhavan- accommodation
for the trainees surrounded with
the high hills.
Dadiji cottage.
A provision for drinking water. Fire safety department.
Carpentary department helps in
fast maintenance of the campus.
New diamond house supports the
flow of accommodation.
Vishram bhavan and Shakti bhavan
Well maintained campus.
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M.I.T. Aurangabad

‘Satya Narayan Goenka’
(30 January 1924 – 29 September 2013)
…dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana Meditation
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
Born in Burma to an Indian parents was a successful businessman.
No medical relief to severe migraines led to enter in meditative solution.
He was trained for 14 years and started teaching the same. In 1971, he
moved to India to take back this traditional technique to it’s origin,
traced since Buddha.
BELIEFS AND PRACTICES :
To see things as they really are…
process of self-purification by self-observation.
A universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living!!!
LOCATION:
51 acre land…
Within the hill of Dhamma, Igatpuri.
Established year: 1971
GEOGRAPHY:
Height above sea level: 599 m
Latitude: 20° north
Longitude: 74° east
CONNECTIVITY:
 Road: 45 km from Nashik and 136 km from Mumbai, on Mumbai –
Agra highway.
 Rail: 1.5 km from the local station
CLIMATE:
Igatpuri has a tropical climate with significant rainfall and a short dry
season. Average annual temperature is 24°C and precipitation is 3178
mm.
 The least amount of rainfall in January and reaches its peak in July.
 The least temperature is in January and highest in May.
LANGUAGE:
The common languages spoken are Marathi, Hindi, English.
POPULATION: 6,50,968 (in year 2014)
ZONING:
1. Admministration: crowd of people, visitors, parking area hence is a
noisy area.
2. Recreational: comparatively less crowd at dining, ghantaghar,
pathways.
3. Residential: secluded away to sustain the silence.
4. Meditation zone: located at centre surrounded by teachers
residence, and is the most silent zone.
DHAMMAGIRI
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
1. Dhamma Giri: A 10- days course for a starter to learn about
Vipassana technique of meditation. Other short courses are
also carried according to the yearly schedule.
2. Dhamma Tapovan: A long meditation courses are carried out
here of about 30 – 60 days.
CONCEPT:
 The pagoda is hallow which is of great significance in Vipassana
technique.
 Circular in plan wih concentric rings of individual caves arranged
radially that symbolises concentration. There is least distraction due
to continuous curved surface and absence of corners.
 In a circle as all points are equally related to the centre, it signifies
the immunisation against external influences.
 Smooth dome contain and sustain the vibrations inside and also give
easy movement to the wave. Also vaults with smooth corners helps a
meditator.
 Light plays an important role in meditation space. It is a dark when a
person closes eyes, his contact outside with the world stop and turn
towards isolation, in meditation state.
Pagoda:
The main organising principle is the rotation of vaulted cells around the
central pagoda.
The main Pagoda Temple is 10 m above the ground invite natural light and
ventilation into passage and cells. The most conspicuous feature of the
frontage is the opening of the window occupying the centre of the
archray and through which the light is admitted into the body of the cell
and the same feature is applied to the dormitories
The fan-shaped meditation hall having capacity of 300 students is for
the purpose of group meditation and discourses of Guuruji’s audio/
video.
Louvres reduces glare and give direction to air.
There are individual entries and entrance for students and teachers
Fan shaped hall provides good audible sound and visibility towards screen
to each student
The height of the hall is lesser than its volume and hence induces a
feeling of crampness rather than serenity.
A.C. system is been introduced
Continuous band of windows let in sufficient light
Residences:
Natural building materials are used like stone, mud, wood.
Dwellings:
Dormitories and room are such that residents there pass through the
exterior court when moving to and from the room. These passage
necessitates a comfortable exchange with wind, light, air.
The vaulted roof reminds of Buddhist chaitya, Vihara.
Teacher’s residence:
Located well inside the interiors just abutting the shanti pathar, also
known as ‘plateau of peace’
SERVICES:
1. Water supply- drinking supply is taken from railway supply.
Supplied in the campus at various points near pagoda, residences,
dormitories, etc. to minimise circulation.
2. A dam has been constructed to overcome the growing needs of the
academy.
3. Hot water facility has been attempted by using solar energy which
is most economical.
4. Gobar gas plant is also introduced in the campus, connected to
septic tank.
5. Vegetables and fruits required are grown in the academy’s garden
which is maintained by permanent old students.
6. Laundry service from the local dhobi was introduced to save water
and time spent by the students.

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(11 December 1931 – 19 January 1990)
Eldest child in a cloth merchant family, Madhya Pradesh.
B.A. and M.A. in philosophy
Spiritually enlightened on 21 March 1953.
taught at the Pune ashram from 1974 to 1961.
The two adjoining houses and 6 acres of land became the center of the
‘Osho International Meditation Resort’.
Famously known as ‘Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh’
BELIEFS AND PRACTICES :
Monism
that god was in everything and everyone…
...to overcome repression, lower there personal inhibitions, develop a
state of emptiness and attain enlightenment!!
Wear traditional orange dress including a beaded necklace.
LOCATION:
40 acre campus..
in exclusive and exotically green Koregaon Park,
nestled in the beautiful and green city of Pune.
Architect: Hafeez Contractor
GEOGRAPHY:
Height above sea level: 560m
CONNECTIVITY:
Road: Koregaon Park is the central core of the city.
Rail: It is about 1.5km away from the city railway station.
Air: The nearest airport is 6.5 km away.
CLIMATE:
hot semi-arid climate bordering with tropical wet and dry.
 Typical summer months - March to May,
temperature ranging from 30 to 38°C.
 The monsoon - June to October,
moderate rainfall and temperature ranging from 22 to 28°C.
 Winter – November to February
daytime temperature around 28°C while night is below 10°C
POPULATION:
6,50,968 (in year 2014)
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ZONES:
public zone :
Created fronting the main entrances to the Ashram.
The people who want to visit the Ashram or library need to seek at these
place.
semi-public zone :
The trainees, the people residing in the Ashram and the permitted day
visitors the one who use the facilities of the Ashram
private zone :
The officials, administrators and service holders within the Ashram are
authorized for the spaces of private zone.
CONCEPT:
Pyramid- pyra means fire
functions of pyramids has to harness the cosmic energies, which kept
the pyramid interior fresh and energized.
Colours-
 Black:
contains all colours within it, harness cosmic energies and is stable.
Application- façade.
 Blue:
signifies the first colour one perceives after enlightenment- the halo
of life, to signify the reflection of a soul.
Application– windows.
 White:
defines piousness and purity of form.
Application– interiors.
1. auditorium hall, shopping
galleries and guest house.
2. administration block, club and
recreational hall.
3: workshops, multiversity,
halls, zen garden,
accommodation room
Cafes and eating areas are
distributed in Zone 1, 2 and 3.
The space for parking the
vehicle is planned and zoned at
backyard/ back-entries of the
site.
1. Osho Auditorium
2. Kitchen, guest house
3. Showers and Toilets
4. Meera house
5. Omar khayyam
6. Welcome centre
7. Administration block
8. Massage, Jacquzi, showers
9. Auditorium, workshop,
library, residences
10. Meditation hall, office,
therapy, canteen.
11. Buddha Auditorium
12. Cyber café
13. Jesus house
14. Vipassana hall
15. Open pyramid -narupa
16. Accommodation block
17. Meditation pyramid -kabir
18. Multimedia hall, publication
Stability in the form
Blue and black combination Interior with mood lighting
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Elevation
Mirdad pyramids
Ground coverage: 280 sq.m.
Dimensions: 16.75m x 16.75m
Use of space: Retailing
Type of zone: Semi-Public and private
 includes large seminar and workshop facilities, overlooking an exotic,
12 acre zen garden
 at an angle of 53.4 degrees, with the horizontal.
 There are 4 pyramids among which one is used as an open stage for
performing.
 There are six rectangular openings and one is triangular.
 architectural forms stand out against the rough cuddupah paving &
greenery around a large tree near the entrance
Multiversity:
Use of space: workshop and relaxation
Type of zone: Semi-public
 It encompasses all the current western therapy, approaches the
healing arts of east and west, esoteric sciences, creative arts,
centering and martial arts, tantra, zen, as well as courses, and
professional trainings.
Accomodation rooms and guest house:
Ground coverage block- 250 sq.m.
Dimensions of an unit- 6m x 4m, 6m x 3m
Maximum occupancy of the block- 40 people
Date of completion- 1972
Use of space- resting and storing belongings
Type of zone: public
 A typical layout consists of 10 rooms in a floor with a entry
courtyard and lobby.
 basic room: bedroom with attached toilet and bathroom.
 grand room: basic room with living and a changing room.
 The wall of the residence is in semi-gloss black ceramic tiles with
borders and corners in black granite.
 The windows have black aluminium framing around blue tinted glass
Meditation hall:
Area of the site of pyramid complex: 6 acre
Total built-up area 1.5 acre
Zone 1
Dimensions: 31m x 31m x 40m
Max. occupancy: 5000 people
Date of completion: 1949
Use of space: meditation
Type of zone: semi public
 It is composed of steel and concrete.
 supported on four pillars,
 Flooring with dark green Udaipur agglomerated marble
 walls in plaster of paris, painted white.
 no skylight; mood lighting & diffused lighting technique used which
changes with the kind of meditation.
Meera house:
 Ultra modern kitchen
 Capacity to cater around 2000 people
 Outfitted with German equipments for the processing of food- from
washing to serving.
Osho Teerth:
 12- acre park created out of publically owned, former wasteland
 Its unique layout of spaces – which are both separated yet remain
part of the larger whole- create the experience of the balance in
nature between aloneness and oneness, of interdependence.
 Creating suspense, while moving throughout the garden in each
space, designer has sensitively maintain the curiosity of the user.
 Low heighted thick vegetation give stability to the mind and also a
proportion.
 Creating beautiful artificial hill (mounds), with different coloured
vegetation over it adds aesthetically pleasing environment.
Hall with an ivory white finish and
the control over mood lighting.
Pyramid sitting on a high plinth of
about 8m high. The stairway
diverges and then converges in
front of the entrance.
The pyramid and the pool are
constructed in a manner so that
the pyramid look emerged from
water.
Pathway finished with black and
dark green kota polished stone.
Entry lobby with ample space
letting in sufficient natural light.
Bedroom
1. Hall
2. Room 3.5 x 3 m
3.Toilet
4.Chowk
5.AC plant
6.Multimedia hall
Section of mirdad pyramid.
Living space with simple and
minimal furniture.
Open stage pyramid- glazed roof
to protect from climate and give
the feel of openness while
following the theme.
A pathway leading to a hall with bifurcating staircase. Water body on
both the sides feels up with enthusiasm.
People meeting at the open space,
relaxing, sitting on the side of
pathways, walking.
Open space being used as a space
for multi-activity.
Activity center is a place that is
semi-open and can be used in a
variety of manner according to
occasion.
The workshop center
indulged with specific
activities.
Musical evening.
Vipassana hall
A beautiful aura for the meal.
green pockets with visual barriers
created giving fresh cosie
environment.
Noise of water and birds add the
flavours to the spaces
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
M.I.T. Aurangabad

Library is a simple space with reading tables in between and racks of
colourfull books.
1. Osho Auditorium 1510
2. Kitchen 660
3. Omar Khayam 465
4. Meera House 235
5. Public Toilets 120
6. Buddha Plaza 1100
7. Welcome Centre 340
8. Administrator Block 320
9. Office 280
10. Meditation Hall 300
11. Therapy Chambers 120
12. Kitchen 65
13. Canteen 110
14. Auditorium 300
15. Workshop 470
16. Library 180
17. Residence 85
18. Jesus House 400
19. Toilets and showers 84
20. Cyber Cafe 220
21. Vipassana Hall 355
22. Jacquzi, Massage, Shower 450
23. Open Stage 480
24. Accommodation Rooms 480
25. Multimedia Room 680
26. Services and Storage 260
27. Swimming Pool 1010
28. Activity Space 1420
29. Security Guard Room 50
Welcome Centre and administrator block
Use of space: Information and conduct.
 detailed information regarding the resort and stay in Pune.
 Registration, HIV/AIDS test is done to get meditation resort pass.
 facility of locker room for a day visitor.
Shopping galleria
Dimensions: 8m x 7m
Use of Space: Retailing
 basic needs- maroon and white robes, meditation chair, magazines
 bank and a travel agent office.
 facility of an ATM
Canteen
 A variety of different eating areas in campus provide delicious
western, Asian and Indian vegetarian food.
 rice and vegetables are organically grown
 Nutritious food and drinking water - tested daily to international
hygiene standards in the commune’s own microbiology lab decorated
with hanging lights and canopies during night and sunny days.
Buddha Hall:
 The large oval shaped meditation hall, capacity of 12000 sanyasinis
having a beautiful front view
 Hall has luxuriant trees around acting as a sound and visual barrier.
The tall bamboos and red flaming gulmohars with the breeze
participating with the dancing sanyasi.
 The hall is covered with large canvas roof stretch with cables large
nets band from the roof
 The hall is covered with gravel path.
 The volume created by the clumps of trees give a sense of endosure
and space that can be entered and left, little sky create the inward
life of intimacy and cordiality.
Club
Use of space: relaxation
 Outdoor game is promoted like basket ball, swimming pool, table
tennis, volley ball and the gym
 Club meditation- sauna and jacuzzi, aerobics, body training, yoga,
aqua floating.
 The massage room has been given a feel of closed box of wood.
 simple black building with fixed big square boxed wind.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
05:30 wake up and daily activities
06:00 Osho dynamic meditation
07:30 morning walk, yoga, audio listening
08:00 breakfast
09:00 Specific meditation
12:15 marketing
13:00 lunch
14:00 mid-day rest
15:00 meditation in open
16:15 meditation in Chuang Tzu Auditorium
17:30 snacks in canteen
18:40 high energy dance, sitting with intermittent music, Osho video.
19:30 discussion and meeting
20:00 dinner
20:30 family time/ personal time
21:30 sleep
Types of meditation:
Dynamic meditation- laughter movement
Sufi, dancing natraj- celebration, work and play
Vipassana- Sitting with concentration
Kundali, Nad brahma- shake, dance and sing
Animal/ fantacy meditation- prayer and love
The festivals celebrated are universal in character emphasizing the
underlying unity of all religions and the fundamental message of love and
peace. Typically, the programme consists of :
 lectures by trainees,
 functionaries of Osho’s Institutions and devotees, where they share
their thoughts and recount their experiences and lessons learnt and
experienced.
 workshops,
 celebrations and cultural programmes.
 At the end everybody discusses and share their thoughts and love
with each other.
The devotees and visitors of the Ashram come from all states of India as
well as from over 170 countries overseas. This is the reason the site
experiences a multi-diversity in it and the culture of it reflects the same.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:
 Each pyramid was conceived as a shell element resting on peripheral
beams in turn resting on R.C.C columns.
 Volumetric effect of pyramidal meditation halls provide dramatic
energy sphere which completely overcome the seekers sitting under
the structure.
SERVICES:
 A nallah on site has been converted into a lively water body with
landscaping all around. A beautiful park is a reflection of simple
ecological understanding that arises in meditator
Gymnasium also has large big
boxed windows to come close to
the nature.
Swimming pool is 5 – steps down
to the ground level.
Club house is very simple black
building with fixed big square
boxed windows.
The tent ceiling never touched the
base with the beauty reflecting
behind the podium from osho used
to give discourses
Now, turned into Buddha grove,
and used for many activities.
Store with maroon and white gowns and other needs.
Welcome center- desk for
information and 4 counters for
registration and HIV test.
A white Buddha over a water body
with a wall behind to state the art
of the place and to privatize the
other spaces to be seen from.
Canteen areas beside green and water body to enjoy the period being
relaxed.
Massage room’s entrance is an
elongated structure.
Night - life
Water body
Interior of a pyramidal structure
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
M.I.T. Aurangabad

Spatial planning :- the site is divided into 4 zones .
first zone:
the old ashram where all the required spaces are in the smaller scale.
There is a separate meditation space called Sumeru Mandap which gives
an amazing view of landscape site .
second zone:
meditation hall , Vedic school, accommodation and other amenities for
student and short term guests and sevaks.
It also has kitchen, where the food for visitors is done.
third zone
accommodation for guests who come for sessions and other activities,
treatments etc.
forth zone:
administrative block, canteen, ATM, shops for traditional gift items and
art work, and recently constructed huge semi enclosed steel structure
with capacity of 7000 people for occasional meetings.
The last gate (gate no 5) is the main entrance to the ashram from
Kanakpura road.
Apart from these, it controls cow shed, industrial spaces like division,
medical division and other product made for sale.
SHRI SHRI RAVI SHANKAR
(13 May 1956)
Born in Tamil Nadu holds a bachelor of science degree.
Later, started giving talks and arranging conferences on vedic science,
setting up transcendental meditation and Ayurveda centres.
Learnt Sudarshan Kriya in 1982 and started teaching it.
Awarded by the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in January 2016.
He is honoured as ‘Gurudev’
BELIEFS AND PRACTICES:
Science and spirituality are linked.
NGO that focuses on the upliftment of human values such as love,
compassion, enthusiasm and inner growth.
A range of mental and physical benefits are reported in the medical
studies
LOCATION:
65 acres..
On the top of Panchgiri hills,
Udayapura, Bangalore.
Architect: Shri Parvez Dhumasia
GEOGRAPHY:
Height above sea level: 560m
CONNECTIVITY:
Road: 24km from the core of the city.
Rail: It is about 1.5km away from the city railway station.
Air: The nearest airport is 6.5 km away.
 Daily basic capacity: 8000-9000 people
 During festival : 100000 to 150000
CLIMATE:
It enjoys the moderate temperature
 Typical winter months: october to february
Temperature ranges from 15ºC - 32ºC
 Typical summer months: march to may.
Temperarture ranges from 20ºC - 35ºC
 Typical rainy months: june to september
Temperature ranges from 20ºC - 28ºC
Temperature: min- 15ºC, max- 35ºC
Humidity: 46%
Wind: 9km/h from northeast
POPULATION:
12.34 million (2017)
ARTOFLIVINGASHRAM
Primary Elements:
1. Vishalakshi mandap
2. Panchakarma
3. Ayurveda clinic
4. Annapurna
5. Vishala cafe
6. Guru paduka vanam
7. Yagnashala mantap
8. Mahalakshmi kalyan mantap
9. Sumeru mantap
10. Narayana hall
11. Maitreyi hall
12. Krishna hall
13. VASP
14. Gurukul
15. Goshala
16. Radha kunj
17. Shakti kutir
Secondary Elements:
18. Info desk
19. Reception
20. Exhibition
21. Publications
22. Security room
23. Accommodation
24. Internet Café
25. ATM
26. Library
27. Locker Room
28. Art of Living Book store
29. General Store
30. Divine Services
15%
60%
25%
Zones Public
Semi-
public
Private
30%
15%40%
15%
Area ground
coverage
road
landscape
hardscape
Shakti kutir- cottage of shri shri
ravi shankarji.
Narmada tank
Annapoorna kitchen and dining hall Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth
Shady and cool ambience of Radha
kunj
Vishala café and juice centre.
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
M.I.T. Aurangabad

Vishalakshi Mantap
 conceived and designed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar himself
 built in the shape of a Sriyantra and has five stories symbolizing the
five elements.
 ornate halls which are used for meditations and satsangs.
 the thousand-petals fame, with an entirely white marble floor and a
lotus-shaped edifice is a wonderful blend of Vedic architecture and
modern technology.
 glass dome adorned with a ‘kalash’ – 15’ ft 3” in height- the biggest
in asia.
 interiors have symbols of different religions of the world, the ceiling
in the centre has various Gods and Goddesses and the symbols of all
zodiac signs
Sumeru Mantap
 this open air auditorium with an upper balcony yields a breathtaking
view of the Ashram grounds and the surrounding areas.
 beautiful water pond at the center, twelve pairs of pillars,
representing the twelve signs of the zodiac around it and encircled
by ornate lotus petals,
 pillars are such designed that the rays of the Sun fall on the pillar
with the corresponding zodiac sign carved on the ceiling above it.
Gurupadukavanam:
 an open amphitheatre in the shape of Gurudev’s Paduka with a
capacity to accommodate two lakh people & seating capacity for
more than twenty thousand people.
 architecture is based on Vedic Concepts of beautiful gardens.
 In the middle it has a stage made out of marble, beautiful pond and
attractive fountains.
ARTOFLIVINGASHRAM
Ground floor plan First floor plan
Ground floor plan First floor plan
Ground floor plan
Ground floor plan
first floor planZodiac signs in the ceiling. Marble flooring with lotus petals
as parapet.
The look of the structure is
derived fom the lotus that
symbolises purity.
OAT is oriented so beautifully that
the viewers get to see the grand
vishalakshi mantap and water body
Semi – open space designed with
typical elements is used for
multipurpose activities.v
Open to sky courtyardFront view with welcoming mood.
Water body Glass dome
Wooden interior
Concept of the main mantap is
derived from the shri yantra also
known as maha meru when
represented in 3-dimensional.
It represents the cosmos and
human body.
Thousand white marble petals
adds the dignity to the marvellous
structure standing high.
A freshness is experienced when
asanas are performed in the open.
Pathway
External viewInternal view
Internal view
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
M.I.T. Aurangabad
Panchakarma Centre
 The Sri Sri Ayurveda Panchakarma Center, located ideally in the
midst of swaying palms and built with wood in the traditional Kerela
style, is a feast both for the senses and the spirit.
 Rectangular Plain Shapes With A Ribbed Roof
 low height visually, due to over-sloping of roofs, which are
meant to protect walls from rains and direct sun shine .
 Interior & exterior of the structure are different and based on vastu
shastra .
 To keep the rain and sun away form the walls the roofs of the
building come down very low.
 They provide an internal courtyard for better flow of air.
Ayurvedic Clinic:
 An ancient ayurvedic technique of detailed and accurate diagnosis
through the pulse.
 Ayurvedic doctors are present for consultation.
Administration:
 The Information Centre is located directly opposite the Vishalakshi
Mantap. The registration desk facilitates the course registration
proceedings which enables the participants to enter the course
venues.
MATERIALS:
brick, cement, marble and mosaic. P.O.P is used for detailing. Marble is
used in most of the spaces for flooring .furniture's are made of wood.
LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS:
 Campus is filled with herbs, shrubs, lawns and flowering plants.
 All the big and small buildings in the campus have lotus petals like
structures giving an unique look to the campus
SERVICES:
 Water supply is provided from ground water as corporation water.
 60% of the electricity is extracted from the solar power.
 Window designs encourage only use of day lighting
 the rooms. Buildings are integrated with solar water heating.
 Rain water harvesting is also done in the Ashram.

COMPARISONANDCONCLUSION
OSHO INTERNATIONAL
MEDITATION RESORT
Pune
Silent zone of the city
500 m
plane
Nala water is used for zen
garden.
East - west
Moderate
40 acres
17%
10,000
Cluster
Pyramidal roof to symbolize
the stability.
Trusses over Buddha hall
Network
Black, blue, white
R.C.C. structures
Dynamic, nad brahma,
fantasy, sufi dancing natraj,
vipassana, kundali.
Diffused light
mechanical
Administration, Meditation,
Gardens
BRAHMAKUMARIS
SHANTIVAN
CITY: Mount Abu
LOCATION:
Outter core of the city
SITE ELEVATION: 1200 m
TOPOGRAPHY: Plane
LANDSCAPE:
Hills in surrounding
ORIENTATION: North-south
CLIMATE: Hot semi-arid
SITE AREA: 45 acres
BUILT UP: 40%
FOOTFALLS: 30,000
TYPOLOGY: Campus
FORMS:
Semi - cylindrical
COLOURS: white, red
MATERIALS:
R.C.C. structures, steel
sections and trusses
CIRCULATION: Grid
TECHNIQUES:
Rajyoga
LIGHT: Direct light
VENTILATION: Natural
ACTIVITIES
Administration,
Meditational, gardens,
working areas
DHAMMA GIRI
Igatpuri
Between city and forest
600 m
Contoured
Kept the trees as it is
available on site.
East - west
Tropical
51 acres
25%
600
Cluster
Conical dome for smooth
movement to vibration.
Vaults over the cells,
residences and pitched roof
over dhamma hall.
Golden, yellow
Mud, bricks
Annapan, Vipassana
Darkness
Mechanical
Administration,
Recreational, Residential,
Meditation.
ART OF LIVING ASHRAM
Bangalore
Outter core of the city
500 m
Slightly contoured
Hills in surrounding
East – west
Composite
65 acres
30%
15,000
Campus
Disc
White, pink
Marble flooring
Sudarshan kriya, rhythmic
breathing, Hatha yoga
Direct light
Mechanical
Administration,
Recreational, Meditation
Evironmental Conditions
Acoustics
There is a belief that these spaces must be completely silent, but
precisely the idea of these disciplines is to be developed in spite of the
ambient noise. In fact, in many cases, it is recommended to fully perform
in exteriors, as many sounds of nature can help a better realization of
different practices. In the case of closed rooms, these sounds can be
integrated by incorporating indoor courtyards or gardens that attract
birds, including moving water, and/or allow the flow of the wind.
Obviously, if a practice requires complete silence, the design must allow
that the space can be completely isolated.
Ventilation
This is a fundamental issue in these practices, since they all use breath
as the basis for its development. It is important to allow cross ventilation
across the room, making sure that there is a certain current renew
of oxygen inside, during the session or at the times when the room is not
being occupied. For this, we should generate a first opening in the
facade that receives the prevailing winds, and a second opening on the
opposite wall.
Ilumination
The light allows to qualify environmentally the space and can help to lead
the intension of the practice being done. In the case of Yoga direct
connection to the sun is essential in many of their exercises. That's why
we should always favour natural lighting, and is necessary, to incorporate
systems to regulate their intensity, allowing darken the room completely
if necessary.
In order to avoid glare, in most of the projects presented in this article,
light does not fall directly on people, and have been used zenithal
openings, windows at floor level, fuzzy screens, and
light courtyard surrounding the main room.
If practices are carried out at night, artificial lighting choice should be
warm and also adjustable.
Aesthetics and Materials
The aesthetics of space depends entirely on the client requirement, but
generally, you should avoid distracting elements or exaggerated
decorations. It is recommended using warm materials and soft colors to
help attendees achieve a certain degree of initial concentration. As
practices carried out in permanent contact with the ground, floors are
usually covered with wood or materials rather 'soft' and warm to the
touch.
Orientation and Geometry
Some of the projects are based spatially and geometrically in the
traditional tenets of the different practices, as many claim that certain
orientations and configurations may enhance the effectiveness of the
exercises. For example, we talk about some beneficial cardinal
directions, like the East or magnetic north. Other cases have based their
design in the studio of the sacred geometries, and have even
made dowsing ground surveys to learn of benign energies present at the
project site. These organic references allow us to drop some stiffness
of a more practical design, moving to generate curves or circular shapes
that could impact positively on the user experience inside of the building.
Architectural conditions
Space and volume
Space, whether of the individual or the universal, possesses a unique
quality of experiencing. It is hyper sensitive, besides being super
potential. Sense of surround defines the space as separate and apart
from the overall outdoor environment. There are natural or man-made
boundaries that delineate the space within the greater environment.
These boundaries provide a subtle feeling of shelter, enabling people to
feel safe and enjoy their time spent in the space. By generating a
continuous flow of spaces, each act movement becomes an experience.
Each component of architecture becomes important and provides for this
linkage. It can be by repetition of elements, alteration in scale and
proportion, staggering, light, texture, and colour and also by using
perspective as a device to accentuate the drama.
Architectural form is the point of contact between mass and space.Every
form conveys a meaning. It is important to understand how form can
transmit a spiritual meaning. Certain shapes and forms are conventional
associated with certain meanings.
Scale and Proportion
Scale refers to the size of something compared to reference standard or
size of something else. Deciding the scale of a sacred space is a common
design concern. Some blend into the fabric of the neighbouring
community and landscape; others stands out as landmarks, easily
recognized for their special purpose. The scale of the interior spaces,
the size and weight of doors, and the exposed structural columns and
beams all serve to denote the special quality of the sacred space.
Proportion refers to the proper or harmonious relation of one part to
another or to the whole. While the designer usually has a range of
choices when determining the proportions of things, some are given to us
by the nature and the man himself. Human body proportions are used not
merely as numbers with an inherent harmony, but as a system of
measurements that could govern lengths, surfaces, and volumes. It can
lend itself to an infinity of combination; it ensures unity with diversity;
the miracle of numbers.
Proportional buildings and scale link spiritual architecture to the
mathematical structure of the cosmos. The building should relate well not
only to the human scale but also the psyche.
Light and Colour
Light is regarded to be the most important component in definition of
space or the manifestation of form in an architectural space; it not only
defines the space but also gives meaning to it. Colour is the attribute
that most clearly distinguishes a form from its environment. Our
respiration and heart rate goes up and the blood pressure starts rising.
The opposite reactions occur when we see light colours such as blue. Our
muscles relax, the heart and respiration rate drops and the blood
pressure lowers. It also affects the visual weight of a form. Gradation of
colour exist; from pale to brilliant; from cold to warm. Thus colour
expression is also full of meaning. Texture is an important asset of
colour. It is the visual and especially tactile quality given to a surface by
shape and arrangement, and the proportions of the parts. Texture also
determines to which the surfaces of a form reflect or absorb incident
light. It gives an expression to the surface, thereby contributing to the
overall impression.
PRASANNA TAPADIYA
M.I.T. Aurangabad

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