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CHAPTER 3

DATA COLLECTION

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3.1 NET CASE STUDY

3.1.1 VIVEDA WELLNESS RESORT

Project: Viveda Wellness

Client: Viveda Wellness Retreat

Location: Trimbakeshwar, Nasik, Maharashtra
Area: 25000 sq.m (site) and 3,900 sq.m (built-up)
Principal architects: Ajay Sonar and Monali Patil
Design team: Tejas Pai
Landscape consultants: Monali Patil and Mahesh Nampurkar (Suman Shilp)

1.1 Site :

The location of the site is among its most outstanding characteristics. The place is
surrounded by the enormous Sahyadri mountain range, the fascinating Gautami Godavari
dam waters, and a mosaic of multi-hued farmlands, occasional trees, cattle, cows,
buffaloes, sheep, goats, and other animals.

The region has a hot and dry climate, especially during summers, but enjoys pleasant
monsoons and winter conditions. The first intention of the project was to design spaces
that responded to this setting. Most of the spaces are designed to create shade with
minimum walls to allow maximum natural light and ventilation. All the buildings are
perforated with courtyards and green pockets making the project breathable and decreasing
the ambient temperature and adding the necessary moisture required in a hot and dry
climate.

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Figure 2: Site plan of Viveda wellness resort

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1.2 Intention:

Although the region experiences scorching, dry summers, it also boasts beautiful monsoon
and winter weather. The project's initial goal was to create spaces that responded to this
environment. The majority of the spaces are made with as few walls as possible to
maximize natural light and ventilation. In order to make the project breathable, lower the
ambient temperature, and add the necessary moisture in a hot and dry region, all the
structures are perforated with courtyards and green pockets.

Figure 3: Bird eye view of Viveda wellness resort

1.3 Strategies :

 Create shade with minimum walls to allow maximum natural light and ventilation.
 Perforated with courtyards and green pockets making them breathable.

Invoke a sense of inhabiting the historically prominent architectural types of the region.

Wadas (beautifully crafted medieval houses of the rich merchants)

Kund (subterranean water bodies popular since the Harappan cities but explicitly seen in
the temple towns across the regions)

Chaityas (the beautiful and tedious Buddhist caves and monasteries)

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Ghats (the sacred river-front stretches of steps leading to various rivers where architecture
and landscape becomes one)

1.4 Amenity block :In the amenities block made of five squares, each of the squares is
designed separately with five different functions and a corresponding spatial quality:

• Naturopathy cluster as Wada

• Massage rooms as courtyard houses
• yoga and meditation dome as Chaityas
• swimming pool as Kund
• the amphitheatre and restaurant as ghats

The five squares are merged into one long block, with specific transition spaces,
to create a spatial sequence with different volumes, qualities of light and shadow,
textures and movement patterns that are learnt from the architectural types, and
an in-depth understanding of the respective functions.

Figure 5 : swimming pool as kund

Figure 6: Amphitheatre and

Figure 4: Naturopathy cluster as Wada
restaurant as ghats

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Wada courtyard houses buddhist chaitya kund ghats

Naturopathy Massage rooms Yoga dome Swimming pool Amphitheatre

Figure 7: Amenity building evolution

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1.5 Accommodation:

Rooms are mainly conceived as clusters from a small settlement with winding streets and
courtyards. Each cluster is organized as a circle, freely placed on a natural sloping ground
to create a meandering path around all the clusters at different levels. The common court
shared by four cottages becomes a social space for the guests to interact with each other
and enjoy the distant views of the landscape, sitting in their verandah.

Before

After

Figure 8: Residential cluster development

Accommodation is divided into 4 criterias:

1. Garden cottage:

The cluster of garden cottage includes:

 Verandah  Small walk in closet

 Bedroom  Bathroom

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Figure 9:Garden cottage section

Figure 30:Garden cottage model

Figure 21:Garden cottage plan Figure 12: Garden cottage isometric view

2. Jacuzzi cottage:

The cluster of jacuzzi cottage includes:

 Verandah  Bathroom
 Bedroom  Open to sky jacuzzi with seating
 walk in closet area

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Figure 13: Jacuzzi cottage bedroom Figure 14: Outdoor Jacuzzi

3. Garden suite:

The garden suites includes:

 Verandah  Bedroom
 Living area  walk in closet, Bathroom
 Study / reading area  Garden

Figure 15: Reading area Figure 16: Outdoor seating

4. Presidential suite:
The presidential suite includes:

 Verandah
 Living area
 Workspace
 spacious two-bedroom
space
 walk in closet, Bathroom
 private garden with
outdoor seating Figure 17: Living area
Figure 18: Private garden

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3.1.2. SHREYAS RETREAT, BANGALORE, KARNATAKAProject:

Shreyas retreat
Client: Inner challenges Pvt Ltd
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Area: 25 acre (site) and 1900 sq m (built-up)
Climate : Moderate

2.1 Location

Santoshima Farm,Gollahalli Gate, Nelamangala, Bangalore India.

Connectivity

Nearest railway station: KSR central railway station 34 km.

Nearest airport: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru 48 km (1 hr).

2.2 Objective and validity of case study

 To understand the spatial and function layout of the health spaces in a wellness
resort.
 To understand the services in a health resort.
 To understand the horizontal and vertical circulation pattern.
2.3 Project overview
Shreyas Yoga Retreat is a luxurious and peaceful haven that offers an exquisite blend
of tranquility, elegance, and self-discovery. Here's an overview of its key attributes:

1. Location and Setting: Shreyas Yoga Retreat is located on a sprawling 25-acre

property surrounded by lush greenery. It is situated near State Highway 74, providing
easy access for guests. The retreat is nestled in the midst of agriculture fields and a
village, creating a peaceful and rustic atmosphere.

2. Multiple Entries: Shreyas Yoga Retreat features two separate entries—one for guests
and another for services. This may help in maintaining guest privacy and comfort.

3. Limited Capacity: The retreat takes pride in offering a personalized experience with
a maximum capacity of only 25 guests. This ensures that each guest receives
individual attention and care.

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4. Yoga-Centric Approach: The staff, teachers, and therapists at Shreyas are all
practitioners of yoga, integrating it into their daily lives. This emphasis on yoga
suggests that guests can expect a comprehensive and immersive yoga experience.

5. Ayurveda Gardens: Shreyas engages with the local community by providing

livelihood opportunities to villagers who work in the healing and Ayurveda gardens
on the property. This highlights the retreat's commitment to sustainable and
community-focused practices.

6. Preservation of Natural Beauty: The preservation of natural trees within the resort
indicates a dedication to maintaining the ecological balance and creating an eco-
friendly environment.

1. Entrance 6. Spa and health block

Figure 19: Site plan of shreyas retreat

2. Entrace block, pool and poolside cottage 7. 3 bedroom cottage, office block
3. Service area 8. Organic farming
4. yoga hall and amphitheatre 9. Transformer
5. Garden cottages

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2.4 The design

In a 25-acre landscape adorned with
lush greenery, water features, and organic
gardens, there are only 12 accommodations
that allow guests to truly connect with
nature and harness its rejuvenating
properties. The entire design, choice of
materials, and construction techniques
have been meticulously executed to invoke
a deep sense of tranquility, placing the
human mind in a profoundly peaceful state.
The resort offers an environment that
serves as a sanctuary for revitalizing the
wellness of its guests, both mentally and
physically.

The architecture and interior design represent a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.
Traditional elements like tiled roofs, antique doorways, and stone pillars seamlessly transition
into contemporary interiors equipped with cutting-edge amenities. The rooms are thoughtfully
designed, featuring excellent ventilation and ample natural light, courtesy of the generous
windows that seamlessly merge the natural surroundings with the man-made structures.

Overlooking the distinctive antique and pillared entrance of the resort, there are three cottages
by the pool, while the garden "tented" cottages boast canopied roofs. The main building stands
at double-floor height and encloses a central open courtyard with a refreshing swimming pool
at its centre, symbolizing the ultimate commitment to the well-being and health of the guests.

Structure:

SPACE AREA
IN SQ.M
Ground 4628
coverage
Garden 71904
Amenities 1000
Roads 2134
Pathways 4070
Organic farm 20234
Total site area 103970

Figure 21: zonning

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There has been a varied use of materials in the resort. In the garden cottage, the walls are
made of brick but the roofing is done by a tensile material giving it a tent like appearance. The
pillared entrance used both wood and stone on which creepers are laid to provide shade. There
has been use of vernacular materials like bamboo and thatch as well in the construction of yoga
or recreational activity decks. Glass is used as material to provide transparency between the
interiors and nature.

Figure 22: stone pillar and thatch Figure 23: tensile fabric roof

Layout:

The service and the start areas have separate entrance than the guest entry. Admin block,
meditationblock andyoga block, treatmentfacilityhas beengivendifferentunits. Cotages are placed
wherever the tree cover is minimum to avoid cutting of the trees. Use of water swells for rain water
harvesting.

Circulation:

There are two entries to the resort. Paved and mud pathways has been provided throughout. It
not only used as circulation path but also helps in providing and healing and serene
environment. Bridges are used over the water swells for the movement over the water body.
The circulation pattern is also designed keeping in mind the natural trees.

Services:

For services separate service entry has been designed. The LT panels and the transformer yard
are placed next to the service entry. For water drainage, Channelized drains are place next to
the building blocks. There is no AHU units as separate air conditioner have been provided in
each unit. Stores and kitchen are located near to each other.

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Figure 24: Ground floor plan

Figure 25: first floor plan

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Figure 26: Sections

Anaha spa (Therapy area):

Facilities in therapy area:

• Ayurveda panchakarma therapy rooms with steam rooms

• Rooms for western massage
• Mud bath and mud therapy room.
• Thai massage room.
• Separate rooms for hydrotherapy, acupressure and acupuncture.
• The area of each room is 600 square feet with the views of the lush green landscaped
garden.
• Two indoor Yoga pavilions are present on first floor.
• Gym
• Juice Bar
• Salon
• Boutique which provide clothing
• Herbal medicinal garden with fresh ingredients used in scrubs and masks
• Changing rooms are present separately for men and women with showers, steam, sauna
facilities and Jacuzzi.
• Semi open seating and waiting areas spaces and zone for meditation.

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Figure 27: Therapy room Figure 28 : Reception and waiting area

Figure 29: Reception and waiting area Figure 30: Massage room

Landscape

The landscape was designed to work with natural systems and processes with water as the
starting point for master planning and design. A series of detention, retention ponds along with
bio-swales were created that additionally served as opportunities for outdoor activities for yoga
and recreation. Pavilion and deck were created for the guests near the ponds and in the
landscape. The site was a coconut plantation that was suffering from an irreversible disease.
Indigenous technique were applied to improve the soil health and a variety of native trees,
shrubs and grasses were planted to enhance the biodiversity.

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Figure 31: Landscape

Yoga and Meditation Hall

Yoga hall is located in middle of lush green area to have maximum views designed in such a
way so that you can feel the nature While doing yoga or meditation. Hearing that sound of birds
and the coconut trees. Early morning session at this place can take your mindfulness to next
level.

Figure 32: Semi-open yoga pavilion Figure 33: Indoor yoga hall Figure 34: Amphitheatre

Machans and Meditation huts

There are meditation hut for private meditation in peace and silence and also have a private
sit- out ( Machan)

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Accommodation:

1. ​ Poolside cottage - 3 nos.

The pool facing villas having the view of pool in between and a central court with a outdoor
jacuzzi as well.

Figure 37: Poolside cottage bedroom Figure 38: View from poolside cottage
bedroom

2. ​ 3-bedroom cottage - 1 nos.

The cottage is for large group of people or families. The

cottage has one master bedroom and two small bedrooms
with attached toilet and a common living area having the
view of green landscape outside.

Figure 39: 3-bedroom cottage plan

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Figure 40: Living area Figure 41: Bathroom Figure 42: Bedroom

3. ​ Garden cottage - 8 nos.

The garden cottage is located in a middle of a garden surfaced with a tented roof having a open
air bathroom and a private outdoor seating area.

Figure 43: Garden cottage layout

Figure 44: Seating Figure 45: Bedroom

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3.1.3 ATMANTAN WELLNESS RESORT

Project: Atmantan wellness resort

Location: Village Palse, Tamhini Ghat Rd, Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra.

Client: Sharmilee Agrawal Kapur Nikhil Kapur
Architect- Thailand based KTGY inter Associates
Area: 42 acre (site)
Climate : Tropical

Approach:

By air - Atmantan can be reached within 90 minutes from the Pune International Airport and
within a three and a half hours drive from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

By road - Atmantan can be reached very easily by road. Located within a 45 minutes' drive
from Pune city, and a 3 and ½ hour drive from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International
Airport.

By rail - Situated 52 km from Pune Railway Station.

Zoning map of resort:

Figure 46: Map of Atmantan wellness resort

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Facilities:

1. Doctor Consultation Wing:

Doctors collaborate to prepare an integrated program for specific objective, using various
modalities like Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy medicine, Pranic healing etc. to
address the underlying cause of the ailments.

2. Physiotherapy Wing:

A wide range of remedial services, including manual and movement therapies that significantly
improve impairments, postural assessment, physical analysis, and more, are provided in the
Physiotherapy wing.

3. The Gymnasium:

 Area of the gymnasium is 3500 sq.ft

 It includes a Strength Training Studio, a Functional Studio, an Indoor Cycling Studio, Yoga
Studio, and a Pilates and Dance Studio
 outdoor gym – The Boudhik Hub

4. The scenic amphitheatre :

The amphitheatre named Prana (meaning ‘life giving force’ in Sanskrit), that overlooks the
entire expanse of the Mulshi Lake.

5. Salt Pools:

It includes both indoor and Outdoor salt pool.

6. Wet Suites:

 These include the Changing Rooms, Steam and Sauna.

 Separate ‘Female’ and ‘Male’ Wet suites on the second level of the Wellness Pavilion.
 Each Wet Suite has dry changing and grooming areas, wet rooms with hot and cold showers,
Steam and special Infra-Red Saunas.

7. Treatments and Therapies Wing:

 This wing has 23 specious treatment rooms.

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 This wing occupies an entire floor on the lower level, where remedies that span the schools
of traditional Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Chinese Medicine & Energy Healing.
 Acupressure, Aromatherapy treatments, The Tao Chi Nei Tsang treatment, The Shirodhara,
Udwarthanam, Hot Stone Therapies, Purifying body polishes, Cocooning wraps, Holistic
anti-ageing facials, The Pranic chakra scan and cleanse and others.

8. Kriya pavilion:

 It is located Between the Wellness Pavilion and Outdoor Salt Pool.

 These Kriyas includes Neti, Dhouti, Gargling, Laghu Shankh Prakshalan, Vamana, Tratak
and Eye Cleansing.

9. Dining pavilion

10. The Detox Café

11. Conference room (capacity of 120 seats) and boardroom (14 seats)

12. Accommodation:

• 106 luxurious guest rooms and villas, with attached balconies or private sit-out gardens.
• The bedrooms have been furnished with plush King or Twin sized beds and sink-in
loungers. Floor-to-ceiling view windows for natural light. The bathrooms are en-suite
marble inlay and a glass windowed bathtub overlooking breathtaking scenery. All the rooms
further extend into spacious private balconies or sit-out gardens, which open to landscape
of Atmantan.
• Each of these amenity-rich guest rooms have been designed for supreme guest comfort and
luxury, equipped with satellite TV, central air-conditioning with fresh air circulation
provision, telephone, refrigerator, electric steel kettle, wardrobe safe, iron and ironing
board, hair dryer, bathrobes and exquisite aromatherapy bath products (free of harmful-
preservatives).

a. Asoka & Arjuna Groves:

The Asoka & Arjuna Groves houses luxurious Garden and Balcony rooms.

 Plush King or Twin sized beds

 Floor-to-ceiling view windows bathe the room in natural light

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 Stunning glass-walled bathtub

The Asoka and Arjuna Groves houses 80 spacious rooms of approx. 420 square feet each. There
are 2 categories of room in these Groves…

 Garden rooms: Those that you take a short flight of steps to walk down to (Ground
floor) and this room on the ground floor opens into a sit-out Garden with views of the
landscape of Atmantan.

 Balcony rooms: Those that you walk into at Ground level, and this room extends onto
a spacious private balcony with views of the spectacular mountains and landscape of
Atmantan.

b. Acacia Lake Groves:The Acacia grove contains expansively luxurious Lake-View

guestrooms. The strategic location of this grove gives you inspirational views of the lake and
the sun-kissed mountains on the horizon.

 Plush King-sized beds

 Floor-to-ceiling glass-wall bathe the room in natural light
 Stunning glass-walled bathtub

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The Acacia Lake grove houses 16 lavish rooms all with views of the breathtaking Mulshi Lake,
and each of approx. 450 square feet each.

The room spills into a luxuriant private balcony or a sit-out garden on the ground floor, which
brings you closer to the expansive lake. The plush en-suite marble inlaid bathroom with
shower facilities and a glass-walled bathtub enthuses you to unwind and soak in soothing
waters.

c. Mango Tree Villa:

The Mango Tree Villa stands as the majestic One-Bedroom Suite Villa at Atmantan. This
luxuriantly Private Villa has its own Infinity Salt Pool, Gymnasium, couple Spa Room, Infra-
Red Sauna, and Steam facilities along with a butler’s pantry.

 Princely one Bedroom Suite Villa

 A Private infinity Salt Pool overlooking the lake waters
 Glass walled living and bedroom with sweeping views of the valley and lake
 Dedicated butler service
 Glass-walled Living room and Bedroom

The entire villa enthrals you with 270 degrees views of the majestic Sahyadri Mountains and
the blue Mulshi Lake waters. At approx. 1500 square feet, this presidential one-bedroom suite
villa has a huge bathroom which is connected by a walk-in wardrobe at one end and a
refreshing open-to-sky outdoor shower at the other end.

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The floor to ceiling glass walls here encourages you

to walk out onto its horizon-touching porch. This
villa even has its own gravity-defying pagoda which
brings breathless splendour to in-room dining. The
adjoining sun-kissed garden encompasses the rich
landscape of the land and complements the utmost
privacy of this villa.
Figure 53: View from mango tree villa

3.2 COMPARAVTIVE ANALYSIS

Aspect Viveda wellness Shreyas retreat Atmantan

wellness
Location Isolated from city Isolated from city Isolated from city
Climate Wet and dry Moderate/ Hot semi-arid
Site area 6 acres 25 acres 42 acres
Built up 3900 sq.m 1900 sq.m 12000 sq.m
Site planning scattered scattered scattered
Site zoning Open spaces are No such open Open spaces are
created in between spaces but small created in between
the clusters and landscape areas and amenities block.
amenities block. breakout spaces are
provided within the
building block.
Entrance Secured entrance Formal landscape Formal entrance
through the with small from building front
reception area and landscape area to with landscape
pathways with lawn merge with the
on both the side surrounding.
Open spaces Planned formal Planned formal Very well-planned
courts, medicinal courts and Informal landscape with
herb garden, flower breakout spaces oxygen park, lily
garden, etc between blocks pond, etc.

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Connectivity Building cluster are Different blocks are Different blocks are
not connected connected through connected through
directly but by connecting connecting
courtyards and pathways pathways and
small green pockets bridges
Circulation Limited use of Circulation is Circulation is
walls and free maintained through maintained through
flowing space with pathways and pathways
a visual contact connection between
maintained in the each blocks.
open area.
Structural system Stone walls, Brick walls with Brick walls with
wooden roof with rcc framework rcc framework
clay pot tiles
Light and Each cluster is Vertical landscape Each cluster is
ventilation provided with small and louvers planned away from
courtyard space. each other with
landscape in
between for good
light and ventilation
Admin area Separate block Connected with the Separate block
structure

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