THE ROLE OF SENSORY DESIGN IN WELLNESS CENTERS by IRJET Journal

THE ROLE OF SENSORY DESIGN IN WELLNESS CENTERS

Aishwarya Joshi1, Ar. Payal Musmade2

1Student: Dayanand College of Architecture Latur, Maharashtra, India

2 As. Professor : Dayanand College of Architecture Latur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract - Sensory design is the very essential component of a successful wellness environment. Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch all five senses participate in this concept of sensory design for encouraging emotional, mental, social, and physical changes in those using wellness environments. The ultimate purpose is to explore how sensory wellbeing through architectural design in these spaces can support overall wellness performance by reducing stress, designing with color psychology, improving moods, and recovering clients. This paper focuses on the importance of sensory design in psychological, mental, and social wellness, including the architectural designing of wellness centers

Key Words: (Architecturaldesign,SensoryDesign,Well-bring,Architecturalspaces,Improvisingmoods,wellnessCentres, MoodShiftingthroughdesign,Colourpsychology)

1.INTRODUCTION

Inthisfastworld,withhustle&bustleeverywhere,today'sarchitecturalrequirementstrytobringbalance,reducestress levels,andimproveourcompletehealth.Thewellnesscenter’sdemandsaregrowingastheydirectlyimpactphysical,mental, emotional,andsocialwell-being.Currentwellnesscentersincluderesourceslikeyoga,massagetherapy,spatreatments,and healthguidance,butcreatinganatmospherethatwillimprovephysical,mental,emotional,andsocialhealingwithrelaxation andrejuvenationneedsproperresearch.Thisisbecausecurrentwellnesscentershighlylackindesignconcerningsensory elements.Forthispurpose,researchondesigningwellnesscentersisimportant.

Thebestwaytoincreasethehealthyexperienceisgoingthroughthesensorydesign.Purposefuluseofthefivesensesthatgive ussight,sound,touch,smell,andtasteisrelatedtocreatingthebestatmospheretomotivategoodhealth.Designingthespaces bykeepinginmindsensoryfactorslikemusic,lighting,color,textures,andscentsiscrucial.Toimprovetheeffectofourmood stresslevelandgoodhealth.Forexample,lightcolorsandrelaxingsoundscanhelpustoreduceuneasinessorstress.Also, pleasantscentscanincreaseourrelaxation

Thisresearchexploreshowsensorydesignplaysavitalroleforwellnesscentersbyexaminingitseffectonclients'medicinal resultswiththehelpofasensoryenvironmentitispossibletoimprovehealingprocesswhichwillguidewellnesscentresin designingspaces.Thatwillpromotewell-being,interestamoreambitious,andexperienceasenseofhealth

1.1 WHAT IS SENSORY DESIGN :

Sensorydesignisacomprehensiveapproachtoformulatingexperiencesthatrestoreandengagemanysensesatthesametime. Itwillfocusbeyondhowsomethinglooks,andhowitfeels,sounds,smells,andtastesthroughimplementationofpassiveand sensory designaspects.Insteadof focusing on justone sense,designingthrough multi-sensoryinvolvement more deeply createsmoreunforgettableandmeaningfulexperiences.

1.2 BRIEF HISTORY & TIMELINE OF SENSORY DESIGN IN WELLNESS CENTERS :

Inwellnesscenters,Sensorydesignhasbeenextremelydevelopedovermanyyearsandsoftlyestablishedinancientpractices andformedbymodernimprovements.Inthepast,conventionaltherapeuticmethodssuchasAyurvedainIndia,bathsinRome, Zenphilosophyinjapan,andmedicinesofchinaincorporatedsensoryelementstopromoteoverallwell-beingwiththeuseof

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natural componentslikearomas&meditativesoundscapes.Overtheyearandtimestheseconceptswereadoptedbythe wellnesscenters,whichsetupintegratingsensorydesignforincreasinghealingexperiences.

The20thcenturywitnessedachangewiththeeffectofmental&neurophysiology,highlightingtheroleofsensoryelements likelight,sound,texture,andscentforreducingstressandrelief.

Inpresentdays,acentralcomponentofwellnessarchitectureissensorydesign,perfectlyintegratingtraditionandtechnology topromoteregenerationandemotionalbalance.

Fig no 1 : AsPerReginaldDaveyAuthorInArticleOfSensoryDesign:SpacesForTheSenses:ABriefHistoryOfSensory DesignSoThisTimelineShowsForTheGrowthOfSensoryDesignInWellnessCentre

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2. AIM :

 ThebasicgoalofresearchexploreshowsensorydesigncomponentsareintegratedintowellnesscentresinIndia,and howthesecomponentscontributetoenhancingthetherapeuticexperiencesofclients.

 Howcolourpatternandlightingcanaffectmood,energylevels,andoverallpatientexperience

 Examine the effect of sensory incentives (sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste) on personal physical, mental, and emotionalhealthwithinwellnessspaces.

 Howthecombinationofsensorydesigninwellnesscentreatmospherecanencouragerelaxation,minimizestress,and enhanceremedialresults

2.1 OBJECTIVE :

 Toanalysehowsensorycomponentslikelighting,acoustics,materials,andscentsarecurrentlyintegrated intowellnesscentresacrossIndia.

 Tostudyhowsensorydesignaffectsphysical,emotional,andpsychologicalwell-being.

 Toassesstherelationshipbetweensensorydesignandclientexperience.

2.2 NEED FOR THE RESEARCH :

Theneedforthisresearchoriginatesfromthegrowingidentificationoftheconnectionbetweentheenvironmentandhealth.In order to combine both mental and physical health, the wellness centers are working as shelter that serves to client comprehensivewellbeing.Alotsofwellnesscentersstillconcentratesmainlyontheservicesofferedandseetheanalytical impactoftheirphysicalatmosphereonclientwellbeing.

Severalfactorshighlighttheneedforthisresearch:

 Increasing demand for wellness activities : Wellnesscentresthatmainlyimpacttohealingandwellbeingthrough designandtreatmentsthatwillprovideenvironmentsthatwillhelppeopleforstressrelief,mentalhealthandphysical recoveryareessentiallyneeded.

 Effect of environmental factors on health : Throughresearchitisprovedthatenvironmentalfactorssuchaslight, noise,andtemperaturecanmainlyinfluencestresslevels,cognitivefunction,andoverallhealth.

 Absence of sensory design in wellness environments : Stresslevels,mentalfunctioning,andoverallhealth.

 Comprehensive health approach : Aswellnesscentresaremovingtowardsmoreholisticmodelsofcare,theymust needincludeamorecomprehensiveunderstandingofhowsensoryinputsaffectthebodyandmind.

Nowadays,forpersonalwellness,thereareimprovedsensorydesigntechnologywithadvancedmodificationslikeimmersive lighting,musictherapies,andherbaltherapy.Butduetolackofknowledgeandawarenessaboutsensorydesignprinciples, suchascolorpsychologyandproperdesigningneedslikepassivedesignstrategies,openingratios,moodshiftaspectsthrough designetc.stillneedstobeaddressedpractically.

2.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS :

 Explaintheuseofsensorydesign(lightingsound,scent,touchandvisuals)toenhancetheoverallwellbeingofthe visitorsinwellnesscentre

 Give abriefonthecomprehensiveapproachofsensorydesigninthewellnesscentres

 Explainhowsensorydesignisbeingcustomizedtodifferentwellnesstherapy(e.g.Spa,yoga,meditation)?

 WhatarethegapsandopportunitiesinthecurrentsensorydesignpracticesinIndianwellnesscentres?

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4.1 ELEMENTS OF WELLNESS CENTER DESIGN & SENSORY :

Human sensory elements Wellness centre design elements Sight

Table no 1: TableShowsDesignPrinciplesToBeConsideredAs PerSensoryDesignPrinciples

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4.2 ELEMENTS OF WELLNESS :

Sensoryelementsengagethefivesenses(sight,sound,smell,touch,andtaste)tocreateanenvironmentconducivetophysical, mental,andemotionalrejuvenation.

Here'sanin-depthlookattheirrole:

Visual Aesthetics

Auditory Elements

Olfactory

Gustatory

Tactile Experience

ColorPsychology, NaturalLight, Artwork, Plants,AndWater

SoftAmbient Music, SoundsofNature, QuietZones

PersonalSession

PleasantScents, NaturalScents

Healthy Refreshments

ColorPsychology, NaturalLight, Water

Music, SoundsofNature

ColorPsychology, NaturalLight, Artwork, Plants,

SoftMusic, SoundsofNature, GroupSession

Motivational Sessions

PleasantScents, NaturalScents

Healthy Refreshments

PleasantScents, NaturalScents

Healthy Refreshments

Exercises

Materials, MassageTherapy, Temperature GymSession

Materials, MassageTherapy, Temperature GroupActivity

Table no 2 : TableShowsDesignPrinciplesToBeConsideredAs PerSensoryDesignPrinciples

Materials, Temperature

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4.3 THE EFFECT OF VISUAL AESTHETICS ON OVERALL WELL-BEING :

Visualaestheticsareessentialincreatingpeacefulenvironmentsandexperiencesinawellnesscenter,Theyaffecthowpeople feel,think,andrecoverinthepeacefulenvironment.Therearevariouselementsinvisualaestheticsmainlylightandcolor psychology

Nowadays,lowernaturallightaccessandmoredependenceonartificiallighting,lackofzoningaccordingtocolor,minimaluse ofnature-inspiredcolor,thesethingsdisturbday-to-dayrhythms,Theproperuseofdesignelementssuchaslightingandcolor canespeciallyinfluencemental,physical,andemotionalwell-being

4.3.1 ELEMENTS OF VISUAL AESTHETICS :

 LIGHT: Eradicatingtheneedof artificiallightwithspaciouslargewindows,skylights,andopendesignssignificantly enhanceswell-being.Natural LightandVisuallycomfortingspacescan be achieved byproperimplementationof openingratios.However,naturallightinthebuildingsshouldbeaccordingtodirectionanalysis,Winddirectionand selectionofmaterial,toenhanceoverallwellness.

 How does lighting affect paint colours light can greatly change a colour’s feel in a room:

 Natural light : Thisisdifferentforeachdurationoftheday.Inthemorning,thecolorsarecold,fresh, andsoft.Intheafternoon,theyarewarmerbutricher.Thedesignersusuallyusewarmercolorsfornorthfacingroomsbecausetheyreceivecoolerlight,whichwillfeelcoldthere.Thesouth-facingareaisgetting warmlight,sodarkorboldcolorsareusedthere.

 Artificial light : Italsoaffectsthecolour.Standardbulbsprojectwarmcolours.Thecoollightofledor bright/shiningbulbsimprovescoolercolours,Butitcanmakeyoulookbold.

Fig no 2: AsPerArticleTheInfluenceOfNaturalLightingOnWell-BeingAndProductivityByColonial'sBlogFigShows TheImpactOfNaturalLightOnWell-Being

Fig no 3: TheImpactofArtificiallightonwell-being

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Tocheckhowcoloursareworking,thedesignerstestpaintpatternsindifferentspacesandalsowiderdifferentlightingforthe wholeday.Astheroomlightcreatesacolourlook,thedesignersplansuitablyandproperlytocreatethedesiredenvironment.

 Sunlight in interior spaces as per sun path :

no 4: AsPerArticleThePowerOfNaturalLightInInteriorDesignFigShowsTheSunlightInInteriorSpaces

Fig no 5: AsperstudiesofEngineeringDiscoveriesBuildingOrientation-PrinciplesAndAnalysisOfTheBestOrientation figshowsessentialpartsofpassivedesignsforidealnaturalenergyflowthroughproperbuildingorientation

Thewaythesunchangesbasedontothegeographiclocation.InIndia,thisismovingfromeasttowest.Itshiftsbetweenthe northandsouthsemicirclesdependingontheseason.Inthesummer,thesunisatagreatheightinthesky,andinthewinter,it islower.Bypositioningthelongeraxisofthewellnesscenterinbetweentheeast-westdirection,wecangetanincreasing applicationofdaylight,andwecanminimizetheheatweareobtaining.Thiswillensurebalanceddaylightgraspingandavoid overheating.Thespacesthatarenorth-facingwillgetscatteredlightforthewholeday.Thislightisbestformeditationrooms, treatmentareas,andrelaxationzones.Oppositetothis,thesouth-facingareasaregettingmaximumsunlight,whichisgoodfor

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healinggardensortherapyrooms.Thewest-facingspacesareexperiencingextremeheatbecauseoftheafternoonsun,sothey areshieldedwithgreeneryshadeyards.

Awell-designedwellnesscentermakesarrangementswithnaturalsunroutestoensurethebestdaylightexposure.Itwill createapeaceful,energy-saving,andhealingatmosphere.

 COLOR PSYCHOLOGY : Particularcolourscanelicitparticularemotionsoraffectbehaviour,thecolourpsychology iscrucialinwellnesscentredesign.Here’sanoverviewofhowcolourpsychologycanbeutilizedindesigningwellness centre

Fig no 6 : AsPerColourPsychology:DoesItAffectHowYouFeel?HowColourImpactsMoods,Feelings,AndBehaviours ByKendraCherry.FigShowsTheImpactOfColourPsychologyOnWell-Being

4.3.2 PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COLORS : Cool Colors:

 Blue: Bluecandesignarelax,calmsatmosphere.Ifyouwanttocreateagoodatmosphere,thiscolorwillhelpwith that. It can also be used to minimize blood pressure and heart rate. Therefore, this color is used for relaxation purposes,aswellasinmeditationroomsandspatreatments.

 Green: Asgreencolorisrelatedtonature,itwillhelptocalmourmindandbody.Itwillalsohelptominimizestress andanxiety.That'swhyitismainlyusedforwaitingareas.

Warm Colors:

 Yellow: Thisisapleasantcoloritcanchangeourmoodandenergylevels.Ifwewanttodoanyactivitylikeagroup discussionareathisroomcolorcanbehelpfulforoverallwell-beingexperience.

 Orange: Theorangecolormainlygivesusinterestandfriendlinessforsomethingitwillencourageusandwillgiveus confidencethisroomcolorcanbeusedincommunicationareas,publicrooms,andcafes.

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Neutral Colors:

 Purple: Thiscolorcanmakeagoodsenseofsecrecyandcalmness.Itismainlyusedforcreativepurposes.Itisalso helpfulforareaswherewewanttoachievespiritualitylikeyogastudiosandtherapyrooms.

 White: This color shows purity and cleanliness. So, it is used in combination with other colors to create a good atmosphere.

Fig no 7: MeditationRoom

Fig no 8: Healingpathways

Fig no 9: TherapyRooms

Fig no 10 : Waitingarea

Fig No 11: TheApplicationsOf ColorPsychologyAsPerRadiantMarketingThePsychologyOf ColorInWellnessBranding AndDesignBlog

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4.3.3. CASE STUDIES : SENSE OF SIGHT BY USE OF COLOURS AND LIGHT :

 The sense of light :

ArchitectTadaoAndodesignedtheChurchofLightlocatedinOsaka,Japan.Thischurchoflightrepresentsdifference,showing darknessandbrightness,Thearchitect'spositioningofthecrossontheeastfacadeallowsforplentyofnaturallight,turningthe darkareaintoaboxoflight.Itisoneofhisgreatestworkbecauseofthecleveruseoflightandmaterial.

 The Sense of color:

HawaMahalisaverybeautifulconstruction,builtinJaipur,thatisfamousforitsnovelpinksandstone,bywhichJaipurcityis wellknownwiththename‘PinkCity’.ThepinkcolorisaspecialtyofRajasthan,pinkshowsfriendship&socialrelations,hence themessageofwelcometothetouristsandvisitorsisgivenoutbythepeopleofthepinkcity.

Pink(Warm&Inviting):ThePinkcolorofHawaMahalisrelatedtowarm,kindness,andcomfort.Thepinkcolorleadsafeeling, andmemoriesinmindofpeacefulness,itcreatesagoodsolutionforspacesforwellnessandrelaxation

Fig no 12: ChurchOfLight

Fig no 13 : HawaMahal

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4.4 THE EFFECT OF AUDITORY ELEMENTS ON OVERALL WELL-BEING :

Auditoryelementsaddedstrongvaluetowellnessexperiencesbyapplyingsoundscapes,musictherapies,andmeditative listening. These design aspects in wellness centers can provide more facilities to encourage a calm atmosphere, hence contributingtothehealingandrejuvenationconceptsofmental,physical,andemotionalwell-being.

Nowadays,manywellnesscentersandhealthcentersfailtouseauditoryelementssuchasalackofnaturalsounds,poornoise control,andmissingquietzones.Theimpactofauditoryelementsvariesbymaterials,roomsize,direction,andplacementof thespacesbecauseallthesefactorssignificantlyaffecthowsoundbehavesinaspace.

4.4.1 ELEMENTS OF AUDITORY SENSORY :

SOUND THERAPY : Torelaxorreducestresslevels,wecantakethehelpofpeacefulnatureandsoftmusic.Soundisimportant forrelaxationasitcreatesagoodatmosphere.Itwillhelpforourgoodhealth.Examplesofsuchsoundsincludenaturesounds likebirdschatterorwaterrunning.

QUIET ZONES : Toachievesilenceandmeditation.Somespecificareascanbedesigned;somemeditationrecordingscanhelp usminimizesteroidlevelsandgiverelaxation.

ACOUSTIC TREATMENT : Itwillbeimportanttogiveanaudiovisualeffectofthespacetomaintainapeacefulenvironment. Sometreatments,likesoundproofingandsoftfurnishings,willhelptoreducenoisedistractions.Itwillbehelpfulforhealing.

Hereisanalysiswitharoomchart,ofmaterialtypes,sizeofroom,anddirectional placementtowardoptimizingauditory comfortandapplication:

Fig 14 : AsPerArticleTuningInToYourMost-IgnoredSenseCanMakeYouHappierByHaleyWeissFigShowsTheImpact OfAuditoryElementsOnWell-Being

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Room type Opening ratio

Suitable Opening directions

Meditation room

Yoga Room

Materials

Acoustic features Wind direction impact (climate zone specific)

20-30% East/North (Morning Sun) Wood, Acoustic Glass, Soundproofi ngpanels, somewater featuresfor natural atmosphere Protected fromstrong winds crossventilation isnecessary

Yoga session areaCan alsobe Open, Andalso canbe semiopen (30 %)or Closed

East/West/ North UVfiltered glass Natural sound combination s Smaller openingsin hot-dryand coldzones.

Treatment Room 10-15% North Neutral Insulated Woodand Metal Noise insulation materials less openings; keepaway fromdirect wind exposure.

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Social Areas 40-50% South/East (aspertime)

Composite glass panels

Background music systems flexible openings; focuson airflowin humid zones

Table no 3 : TableShowsRoomChart,OfMaterialTypes,SizeOfRoom,AndDirectionalPlacementTowardOptimizing AuditoryComfortAndApplication

4.4.2. CASE STUDIES : THE SENSE OF AUDITORY ELEMENTS BY USE OF SOUND :

ThearchitectFrankLloydWrightdesignedthemosticonicarchitecturalmarvelTheFallingWaterinPennsylvania,whichisa housebuiltoverawaterfallandmakesurethatresidentswillalwaysbeabletohearitsmovementandawareofitspresence. Thesoundofwaterfallcanbeheardbutcanonlyseenatspecificcertaintimes.

4.5 THE EFFECT OF TACTILE ELEMENTS ON OVERALL WELL-BEING :

Wecanexperiencethetexturethroughtouch.Butforsomesurfaces,itisnotaffecting.Mostresearchdesignandpsychologyis focusoncolorandtexture.Wecanrealizethatbeforetouchinganything,weknowhowitwillfeelonourhandsorskin.One moreimportanttexturalfactorislinesorgeometry.Differentmaterialswithdifferenttexturescanaffectourbody.

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16 : AsPerResearchAudio-TactileStimulation:AToolToImproveHealthAndWell-Being?ByEskoO.DijkFigShows TheImpactOfTactileElementsOnWell-Being

Tactileelementsareessentialincreatingpeacefulenvironmentsandexperiencesinawellnesscenter.Tactilesensationis derivedfromtouch,playingavitalroleinourdailylifestyles,whichcanalsoaffectourphysicalandemotionalhealth.

TherearevariouselementsinTactile,mainlytexturesandtemperatures.Fromthesoftnessofablankettothecoolnessofa stone,theseelementscanraisedifferentemotionalreactionsandaffectourmentalwell-being.

FollowingTableshowtheanalysisoftactileelements,textures,materials,examples,impactsonwell-being,andapplicationsfor betterexperiences:

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Wood (teak, bamboo)

Warm, natural

Flooring,wall cladding, furniture, ceilings

Comfort tactile connection tonature

Cork Soft,slightly stretchy

Clay/ terracotta

Flooring, pinboards,wall panels creatinga cozyfeel.

Rough, earthy Wall treatments, decorative items,tiles

Createsan earthy,rustic vibe

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Concrete Smoothor textured

Flooring,walls, countertops

Fabric (linen, cotton)

Soft,natural weave

Curtains, cushions

Glossy, minimalist aesthetic; providesa solidfeeling.

Soft:adds comfortand warmthto spaces.

Marble Smooth, polished

Flooring, countertops,

Luxurious, effect

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Glass Smooth, reflective Windows, partitions, waterfeatures

Enhances lightflow; encouragea senseof openness andclarity.

Wool or Felt Soft,warm Rugs, upholstery,wall panels Creates warmthand softness; provides sound insulation.

Jute/ hemp Coarse, rustic Rugs,wall coverings,light fixtures addsaraw, earthy texture

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Sandstone Textured, rustic

Outdoor flooring, pathways, featurewalls

Metal (copper, brass)

Smooth,cool

Rattan Woven, textured

Decorative accents, fixtures,water features

naturalfeel, perfectfor outdooror semioutdoor wellness spaces.

Balance (accordingto wellness traditions like Ayurveda).

Furniture, partitions,light fixtures

Pebbles Smooth, rounded Pathways, meditation gardens,water featurebases

Lightweight, eco-friendly; addsnatural warmthand texture

Addsa natural tactile element; idealfor therapy spaces.

Table no 4 : TableShowsAnalysisOfTactileElements,Textures,Materials,Examples,ImpactsOnWell-Being,And ApplicationsForBetterExperiences

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4.5.1. CASE STUDIES : SENSE OF TACTILE THROUGH USE OF TEXTURE AND MATERIALS :

 Sense of touch :

Thisistheschoolfortheblind,locatedinPattaya,Thailand.Themainsensoryelementistouch,concentratedinthe

classroom.Therearemanydifferentshapesofblock w s,animal-shapedblocksforthestudentstofeel,experience,andlearn. Forthetablesandwalls,awoodentactilefloorithdifferenttexturesisusedtoknowdangerpoints.

Differentwallshavedifferenttexturestoidentifythem.Thefloorsaremarkedwithlettersforthestudentstoknowwherethey are.Forstudentswithsightedvision,theshapesofblocksandstudyblocksarepaintedwithdifferentcolors,andaround environmenthaveneutralearthtonestokeepawayfromdisturbance.

so,sensorydesignhasbeenusedtomaketheclassroomconnectedandcomfortableforsightedvisionstudents.

 Live case study for sensory design principles:

Viveda Wellness Retreat, Maharashtra :

Introduction: Viveda Is An combined Wellness Retreat Located In Trimbakeshwar In Nashik City Of Maharashtra. This WellnessCentreIsInfusedWithIndianValuesOfHospitality,GivesAnExperienceOfSacredComfortAsThePositiveEnergy From The Holy Land Of Trimbakeshwar. This Unique Fortress Of Wellness Overpowers The Senses With Its Sounds And AmbienceAndTheSurroundingAuraSoothesTheSoul. DesignedbyAjaySonarAndMonaliPatil.

Design principles : Amongwhichthefascinatingonesarethemedievalforts-typicallybuiltontopofthemountains;Wadasbeautifullycraftedmedievalhousesoftherichmerchants;Kunds-subterraneanwaterbodiesarepopularfromHarappancities butabsolutelyseeninthetempletownsacrosstheregions;Chaityas–theelegantandtediousBuddhistcavesandmonasteries; Ghats-theriver-frontstretchesofstepsleadingtovariousriverswherearchitectureandlandscapebecomesone.Eachofthese buildingtypeshaveaveryspecificandmemorablequalitywhichtheprojectinvokesinvariouspartsIndifferentfivesquares eachofthesquaresisdesignedseparatelywithfivedifferentfunctionsandacommunicatespatialquality:Naturopathycluster as Wada; Massage rooms as courtyard houses; yoga and meditation dome as Chaityas; Swimming pool as Kund; and the amphitheaterandrestaurantasghats.

Materials : Basaltstone, availablein plenty in the region ,so most project is made withBasalt -loadbearing walls,steps, courtyards,landscape.therearetwotypesoftimberisusedsuchasHaladiorturmeric.Thisismostlyusedfortheroofing systemandcolumnsinspacesandIndianteakwoodisalsouseddonebylocalcarpenters.Claypottiles,whichareusedfor roofingaremadebyakumbharusingthetraditionalmethod

Fig 17 : SchoolForBlind

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4.6. THE EFFECT OF GUSTATORY ELEMENT (TASTE) ON OVERALL WELL-BEING :

 Sense of taste :

Therearemanywaystotaste,whichcontrolourmental,physical,andsocialrejuvenationinwellnesscenters.Tasteisvery importantforimprovingthewellnessexperience.Ourhealthisrelatedtotasteandwellness;itwillimproveouroverallhealth aswellassocialconnection;itwillprovideuswithmentalclarity.

 HEALTHY CUISINE:

Weneedhealthyandlovelyfoodtonurtureourbodiesandminds.Therearefiveeatingdoshasthatwillhelpustomaintainour diet.Eachdoshawilltellusaspecificcombinationofelementsandqualities,whichwillaffectourphysicalandmentalhealth. Byadjustingoureatinghabitswithourdosha,wecanearngoodwell-being.

Fig 18 : ModelOfCentralBlock

Fig 19 : MaterialPhotos-Self

Fig no 20 : AsPerBlogSenseTherapyFiveSenseTherapyFigShowsSenseOfTasteAndFiveDoshas

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4.6.1. CASE STUDIES : SENSE OF GUSTATORY ELEMENT (TASTE) :

Restaurant,CopenhagenisInDenmark

Thereareindirectwaystoimprovethegustatoryexperiencewithinthedesignofbuildings.Itisobservedincookinganddining inthearea,forexample,cafeteriadesignandlocalfoodcombination.ANomarestaurantisknownforitsimportanceinusing local,seasonal,andedibleingredients.Thearchitecturefocusesonconnectingvisitorswithnature.Itisdonewiththehelpof largewindowstogiveaviewofthesurroundingplace.Therestaurantalsopromoteson-sitegardens.Inthosegardens,someof thecomponentsaregrown.

4.7. THE EFFECT OF OLFACTORY (SMELL) ELEMENT ON OVERALL WELL-BEING :

Thesenseofsmellisusuallyfailedtoobserve.Butitplaysanimportantroleinourhealth.So,byunderstanding.Initseffect, wellnesscentersarecreatinganatmospherethatwillimprovehealingandrelaxation.Thiswillimprovesocialinteraction, whichwillhelptoimproveouroverallhealth.Thesenseofsmellisimportant.Sensoryelementscanmainlyaffectourmental, physical,andsocialhealth.Byusingscentfulelementsinthedesignofwellnesscenters,designersarecreatinganatmosphere thatwillhelpforgoodhealth

Fig no 21 : Noma

Fig no 22 : AsPerArticleNatureAndHumanWell-Being:TheOlfactoryPathwayByGregoryN.BratmanFigShowsThe ImpactOfOlfactory(Smell)Element

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Now,wewilldiscusstheapplicationsandfactorstoimprovegoodhealth,whichwillhelpin improvedhealthyresultsand satisfaction.

4.7.1.ELEMENTS OF OLFACTORY :

 Treatment rooms:

Applynaturaloilorspecificessentialoilsformassagetherapy,suchaslavenderorchamomile,tocreaterelaxation.

 Different scent planning:

Variousscentscanbeusedtoidentifyspecificareasofawellnesscenter,suchastheentrancelobby,togiveawarmwelcometo visitors.

 Scented facility:

Usespecific-scentedcandlesandroomspraystocreateapeacefulenvironment.

 Natural elements:

Usesofsomenaturalelements,suchasfreshflowers,herbalfilling,andwoodendetails,whichgivenice,earthyscents

4.7.2. CASE STUDIES : THE SENSE OF OLFACTORY (SMELL) ELEMENT :

The sense of smell in Auroville, related to architecture, is very useful for designing spaces. Smell is an important part of controllingmoodsandmemoryandimprovingwellness.InAurovillearchitecture,peoplecanliveinpeaceandwithadvanced harmony.

Fig no 23 : AurovilleTamilNadu,India Fig no 24 : TheSignificanceOfFlowersChosenByTheMother

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4.7.3. Relation between smell and building::

 Environmental coordination :

A)Sweetsmelloflocalplants:InAuroville,allconstructionisencircledwithdeep,thickgrass.Theimprovementofsensory experienceisobtainedbythearomadeliveredbynativeplantslikejasmine,Champa,tulsi,etc.

B)Landscapes:Openspacesandpassagesforlandscapesareregularlyprovidedinarchitecture,whichallowsthenatural aromaoftheenvironment.

 Aromas :

A)Naturalcomponents:thedelicate&realisticscentofnaturalmaterialssuchasclay,lime,andwoodprovidestheeffectinthe atmosphereofabuilding.

B)Non-toxicfinishes:theeco-friendlyarchitectureofAurovillewiththelowestuseofchemicals,whichimprovesthefragrant experience.

 As a design component :

A)Togeneratedifferentzones,likeameditationarea,inbuildings,fragrantplantsorincenseareused.

 Cultural & spiritual condition :

A)NaturalscentslikesandalwoodareverynecessaryinHinduritualsandpujas.Fortheimprovementofspiritualexperience

5. CONCLUSION :

Sensorydesignplaysacrucialroleincreatingtheoverallexperienceinwellnesscenters.Thecombinationofvarioussensory elements,suchasvisualaesthetics,auditoryelements,olfactory,gustatory,andtactileexperiences,canboostavisitor’swellbeing.Sensorydesignisnotonlyasimpleelementforimprovingthephysicalspacebutalsoanimportantelementtothe mental,emotional,andspiritualhealthandalsophysicalhealthofindividuals,makingitessentialinthedesignofasuccessful wellnesscenter.

Forpropervisualaestheticsandvisuallycomfortingsenses,thereneedstobeproperimplementationofcolorpsychologyand therightselectionofmaterialsaccordingtodirections.Properacousticaltreatmentinsensorydesignincludesproperzoning, proper knowledge of the implementation of acoustical materials, and the implementation of natural materials like (sun, waterfall, and wind directions). Tactile implementations play a vital role as they are directional to physical, mental, and emotionalwell-being.Gustatoryelementsinsensorydesignhavedirecteffectsonsensorydesignthroughcolorpsychologyand taste-enhancedmanipulationofmoodsofcolorsbyselectionoftherightcolors.Olfactoryelementsplaysvitalroleinour health.Byusingscentfulelementsinthedesignofwellnesscenters,designersarecreatinganatmospherethatwillhelpfor goodwell-being.WithFurtherresearchandmodernisminwellnessindustrycanmodifythewellnessindustry.

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AishwaryaJoshi

Student of Dayanand College of Architecture Latur , Maharashtra, India

Ar.PayalMusmade

ArchitectandAss Professor