Nyshadha Rallapati

AR2060

Arboris. Wellness Amidst The Forest

The design for this wellness centre draws inspiration from the theme of a forest. The site, located in the whereabouts of Khuldabad, a small town in Maharashtra was covered by an acacia outcrop on the north. The project attempts to incorporates characteristics like filtered light, density, clustering, and verticality to seamlessly blend the outdoors with the interiors. The site’s alluring outcrop, extending into the distance, creates a strong first impression. The clearings along with intertwined branches and layered foliage evolve into enclosures that evoke a sense of peace and introspection, two key attributes of wellness.Architectural elements, such as columns are used to mimic or extend the tree line and guide movement. Horizontal and vertical slits for openings filter light recreating the experience of light streaming through thick trunks. Partially covered spaces bring the dappled sunlight indoors. Semi-enclosed clusters, resembling smaller clearings, and enclosed spaces opening onto tree-filled courtyards further strengthen this connection. The design offers a tranquil space for individuals to reconnect with themselves and feel grounded in their natural surroundings.


Report Content

Case Study The initial stages of the studio spent in understanding and interpreting the Spatial Ecology diagram, where relations between various aspects of the built environment were uncovered.

Navigating Terrain Here the simple relationship between movement and pause was explored through abstract terrain models.

Abstracting the key elements of the site to bring out their spatial characteristics.

The qualities of verticality and being among the trees were captured in the impression sketches.

Analysing the neighbouring town of Khuldabad with the 5 attributes of the Spatial Ecology diagram- Morphology, Climate, Resources, Hydrogeology and Social Patterns.

Sketching the experiential and spatial qualities of the spaces found in the forest to derive spaces that were rooted in the site.

Iterations of plans and sections

Final Plan and Sections

Rendered Plan

Rendered Section