MASTERPLAN
VIPPASANA MEDITATION CENTRE
RAJKOT, GUJARAT
PROJECT TYPE
MASTERPLAN | MEDITATION
LOCATION
RANGPUR, RAJKOT
PROJECT STATUS
ONGOING - PHASE 2
AREA
17 ACRES
Vipassana is one of the most ancient techniques of meditation which got lost centuries ago and was reintroduced in India in the 20th century. It is a way of self transformation through self-observation and thus we have aimed that the architecture of the center follows these principles and makes it easier for every student to go on an individual journey The technique is taught at a ten-day residential course where one observes noble silence during which students learn the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its result
We approached the design such that it's sustainable and ensures minimal carbon footprint and maximum thermal comfort
The two main structures for meditation are Dhammahall for collective meditation and Shunyagaar for individual meditation. Other structures on this campus that aid for a residential course are : Kitchen Dining, housing units and administration offices.
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idea
dhammahall
1. Introspection
2. No Distraction
3. Indirect Light and Ventilation
4. Directionality
idea
What can a space designed to contemplate be?
This is our version of a collective meditation space for 100 people designed with care for an intimate comfort to the senses. We have shared a little process here which led us to design this logically heavy but practically light spatial experience.
The challenge for us was to create an introverted architecture. Using elements of local context and juxtaposing it with light, here is a space which touches the eyes, ears and skin of the meditator gently. The light, the wind and the sanctity of the space has to be maintained through the architecture, the positioning of the building, the opening sizes, the opening directions etc. The series of inclined walls with openings used in Dhammahall was crucial to achieve a lot of what is stated.
shunyaghar
1. Solitary experience
2. Isolation
3. Climatic comfort
4. Controlled light
5. Pagoda inspired form
idea
The house is situated in the outskirts of west Ahmedabad, surrounded by a canopy of the Peela Gulmohar trees. It has been designed for a family of four where the parents would spend their retired life while the children would be engrossed in developing their careers. Fundamentally, it had to respond to the needs of two generations where one can come together to enjoy each other’s company but also respect their time alone.
Built on a frame structure, the house consists of 9 squares that hold and negotiate the program with the surrounding grids. The built form is essentially a cuboid carved in and projected out in response to the functions inside. However, when one enters the built form, the axis of orienting is twisted diagonally by the entry which is in contradiction to the overall massing of the cuboid Further, as one progresses , the central seating a double volume space visually connects the entire house and brings it together.
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housing
1. Indivisualism
2. Isolation
3. Thermal comfort
4. Outward Clusters
idea
The house is situated in the outskirts of west Ahmedabad, surrounded by a canopy of the Peela Gulmohar trees. It has been designed for a family of four where the parents would spend their retired life while the children would be engrossed in developing their careers. Fundamentally, it had to respond to the needs of two generations where one can come together to enjoy each other’s company but also respect their time alone.
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