centre for tranquility t h e ra p e u t i c
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// s i t e s t u d y
sensory architecture
// courtallam is known as the spa of south india
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site fabric and analysis
// mostly used by the local villagers
// foothill with the stream on the western edge make the site more // road connets to the main falls of courtallam pleasant // also allowes the heavy vehicles to surpass // since this edge is far from the main road the muteness is always maintained
// mango tree act as the // the main road in front of the site is towards the tiger falls first focal point while approacing the site // this road is frequently used by the visitors // the huge canopy act // has potential to be used as an approach road for the site as sun shade
// has good focal view point towards the hill
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vegetation
// vegetation inside site is dense with neem, mango and coconut // stream inside the site adds even more value to the site by building // water from the stream flows towards east and creates a lake on the eastern edge trees strong ecosystem // this is one of the vibrant and stricking tourist spot in courtallam // this gives the challenge to integrate the built-form with the na- // this also creates the pleasant auditory sensation in the site ture // this makes the fringes of the site more active during the season times // the flows almost an year except the month of february
Cayser hussain h 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 5 1 0 0 7 t e n t h architectural design thesis [2015-2016] - AR2551
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marg institute of design and architecture swarnabhoomi [midas]