Architecture For Autism- Therapeutic Living and Educational Centre in NAINA

Design Connecting an Autistic Individual’s world with Ours

Architecture For Autism Therapeutic Living and Education Centre in NAINA Prathik Nambiar Seat No. 7300 DD Semester X M.E.S. Pillai College Of Architecture, New Panvel

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Architecture for Autism

What is Autism?

Originating from the Greek word autos, which refers to as self, living a solitary world, where no social interaction and involvement matters. An Individual ,who conceptualize his living, create their own rules and regulations.

Socio-cultural issues faced by Parents.

Through this Project , Attempt is to understand socio-cultural

Architecture for Autism Architecture, has always had a great control over our daily lives, from how we interact with

issues a family or parents face, while taking care of an Autistic individual. Addressing the mental situation of parents, the injustice they face with respect to urban and rural culture.

each other in a city to what as a student we learn in our architecture school. But, we can also believe that with these power and responsibility,

Autism is not a disability !

we also have an obligation that we are able to design for everyone. What we have experienced

and have learned is to design for an individual who is capable, able, walking, expressive man.

But what can we do for the one who can’t express what they see, hear and have controlled emotion,

As the brain, development disorder is not always a low functioning disorder , but many a times a high functioning autism, where an individual has an average or above-average intelligence.

Through this project we explore the possibilities for their upbringing.

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Objectives for the Project

Establishing

a

Therapeutic

environment

between

an

Design Autistic

Individual and Build space.

Setting a platform for

site

Promoting

a

possible

integration and awareness

emotional relation among

among

Autistic Individuals– parents

the

outside

community.

and other users.

Understanding Autism, the

Prevalence of Autism in

Present living, Educational

Triads that contribute to

India, 1 in 166 children are

and Employment scenario

their impairment and stage

diagnosed

expresses the need for this

of support they need.

Commonly found in boys.

Purpose of the Project

Aim To Facilitate and Design a built a therapeutic environment for Autistic Individual , which comprises of Residential Facility , Rehabilitation and

Learning Institute, that caters in overall

development and better livelihood.

Through this, process, the focus will be rethink of a build environment that experiences through all aspects of Architecture starting

from an

Urban Planning Level to Interior and Furniture, which will be set as an overall Architectural guidelines for an Individual with Autism.

with

Autism.

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BASED ON URBAN DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT

BASED ON LIVING ASSISSTANCE AND REHABILITATION

BASED ON EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATION FACILITY

Autism Township, Indian Autism Centre(Conceptual Stage)

Sweetwater Spectrum Community, US

The Pears National Centre for Autism, UK

Location: Sirakol, West Bengal

Location: Sonoma, United States of America

Location: London, United Kingdom

Client: Indian Autism Centre

Client: Sweetwater Spectrum

Client: The Tree house Trust

Architect: Practice Urbanism + Architecture

Architect: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects

Architect: Penoyre & Prasad Architects

Size: 12,35,000 sq.ft

Size: 6,550 sq.ft

Size: 43,560 sq.ft

Type of Project: Autism Township

Type of Project: Supportive living for adult with Autism

Type of Project: National Learning Institute for Autism

Inference

Inference

Inference

• The mentioned case study, gave a clear

• Design is a very promising project, which not

• The design of the building, separates the adults

direction on proposing an environment for

only caters in providing supportive living to

and children spaces by providing a transition,

Individual with Autism, by considering various

adults with Autism, but moreover provides an

this hence gave an opportunity to the Autistic

set of parameters according to which

opportunity to be self-sufficient.

child to have more social interactive platforms.

a

design can be imagined.

• It also talks about the factors that could be

important to address a conceptual idea inspired from the neighbourhood context.

Hence merges the overall context.

• Keeping the best experience for the users in

• Key element of the design: provide light wells,

mind, the design conclude the design to have

color, wood material provides a good passive

good lighting.

strategy to the design.

• In Architectural point, integration of sustainable strategies was the strong part keep the project

• Hierarchal form, helps the student in wayfinding to learning spaces.

successful.

CASE STUDY

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Site Identification There has been a significant steps taken by some of the major Autism Organization across India. These Projects

promises to provide living assistants to over 100+ Autistic individuals and some with Parents.

After the comparative understanding of the region. It was identified that no such facilitation projects are coming up in the Western region of India.

Proposed Living Assistance facility for Autism in India

Site Integration With a desire to have a peaceful and calm atmosphere, Autistic infrastructure and facilities

Why NAINA For AUTISM?

are generally built away from the vision of

IDP region of NAINA is key location adjacent to

common society. But it needs to be accepted

Panvel Municipal Corporation. This phase of NAINA is

that they should have a world beyond this

central location that caters to over 34 million people

compound, it needs to be build around or near a

in MMRDA region and Pune Region in 2hours radius.

urbanizing community. Moreover to set up as an

In Present Scenario in MMR Region

example and motto for awareness, it needs to be

There are Approx.

within the community.

80,000 Autistic Individuals.

Site Integration, is setting a conceptual platform for Interaction , which provide a stage for living

Only, 80 Autistic Centers,(According to

and adaptability , with respect to Nature and

Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment)

Urbanization.

Provides Facility to around only,

NAINA) (Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area)

2000 Autistic Individual.

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SITE LOCATION IDP Region of NAINA Kalundre is identified to be a suitable location for the project and development.

Nearest Services and Facilities H- ONGC Hospital- 500m ( 5mins walk) P- Shivaji Chowk Police Station-3.1km FF- Panvel Fire Brigade-3.3km PBD- Panvel Bus Depot- 2.4km PT- Panvel Railway Station- 2.5km

Accessibility (AH47) State Highway - 30mtrs. wide Road to Kalundre Village- 10 metres wide.

S A key location between Urbanised regions, with Natural identity.

W

A major highway passes besides the site, which may have noisy impact to some area of the site.

Certainly matches with A sensitive area, due to the concept to create a the presence of platform of interaction Government and ONGC and awareness in the offices closely. surrounding context.

Location:- Kalundre, Panvel, Maharashtra.

O

T

Location has the potential to set up as an example for Autism living area within an urban set-up is possible.

Secondary road adjacent to the site is 10m wide with no footpath and drainage facility.

This provides an opportunity to set more similar projects Estimation of the plot that stands among the cost will be high, since it is society. situated in a very prime location.

Site Area:- 81,705sq.m Plot Ownership:- Government property.

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Climatic Analysis Proposed site comes under, Warm and Humid climatic zone.

It expresses a variant range of characteristics:-

PROPOSED SITE

High relative Humidity – 70-90% High precipitation levelabove 1200m per year.

TemperatureSummer- 25- 35 degree Winters- 20-30 degree

SITE PLAN Site has a prominent Vegetated surrounding, due

Challenges

to

• Due to the existence of Kalundre River, the soil is saline in

lack

of

maintenance

and

lack

public

approach near the proposed site. Build-up vs.

nature, which is eventual a challenge for building construction

breathing space to the site.

Soil Condition

Ground is significantly less, which provide more Coastal Alluvial

• The site is gradually steeping towards the river, because of which during monsoon, area adjacent to river may be flooded.

Therefore, keeping this is mind a suitable construction and structural system needs to adopted addressing the condition.

Laterite Soil

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Primary Users Children with Autism

Adults with Autism

Age- 6months – 18 years Presence in the vicinity

Secondary Users

Tertiary Users

Administration

Visitors

70% Number of Users 10-12 Admin staffs

40% Number of Users 10-12 Visitors, at a time

Space required 90%

Space required 15 %

Space required 10%

Age- 18 years+ Presence in the vicinity

Specialized Teachers

Age- 23 years+ Presence in the vicinity

Security service

Age- 21 years+ Presence in the vicinity

80% Number of Users 90 Adults with Autism

55% Number of Users 15-20 Specialized Teachers

95% Number of Users 20-25 Security staffs

Space required

Space required 20%

Space required 20%

Parents of Autistic User Age- 26 years+

Specialized Therapists

Presence in the vicinity

USER PROFILE

Age- 2 years+ Presence in the vicinity

95% Number of Users 80 children in-house and 20-30 children out-house.

60%

Specialized Caretakers

Age- 21 years+ Presence in the vicinity

Age- 23 years+ Presence in the vicinity

85% Number of Users 60-80 Parents in-house, 40-50 out-house

80% Number of Users 18-20 Specialized Caretakers

Space required 40%

Space required 30%

Age- 26 years+ Presence in the vicinity

Doctors and Medical staff

Age- 25 years+ Presence in the vicinity

House Keeping service Age- 25 years+ Presence in the vicinity 55% Number of Users 40-50 Housekeepers and relative services Space required 15% Market and restaurant service Age- 18 years+ Presence in the vicinity

95% Number of Users 60-80 Specialized Caretakers

70% Number of Users 4-6 Doctors and 4-6 Psychiatrists

55% Number of Users 20-30 Shop keepers and other staffs

Space required 60%

Space required 10%

Space required 10%

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INDIVIDUAL LIVING

8

8

4

4

20

20

12

12

GIRLS

CHILDREN

3-6 7-10 11-14 15-18

COMMUNITY LIVING

AGE

6

6

4

4

THREE STAGES OF AUTISM

ADULTS

8

12 WORKING GROUP

36

32

BASED ON VARYING AGE GROUP

LVL-1

AGE-30+

GROUP HOME

ARE

32

BEEN

ALTERING

ARRANGED MANNER,

BY

IN

AN

KEEPING

SIMILAR USER SEPARATE IN SEVER

COMMUNITY LIVING

100

HYPER SENSITIVE

CASE. • NO

HYPER

INDIVIDUAL LIVING

CATEGORIES OF AUTISTIC PARAMETERS CONSIDERED

ARE

ACCOUSTICS

WERE

• LIGHTING STRATEGIES WERE TAKEN

HYPO SENSITIVE

REQUIRED FOR AN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUAL

USERS

CONSIDERED FOR HYPER USERS.

44

BASED ON SEVERITY AND RANGE OF SUPPORT

SENSITIVE

PROMOTED TO FIRST FLOOR. • CERTAIN

LVL-3

AGE-18-30

LVL-1 LVL-2

GROUP & INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY LIVING

• SPACES FOR HYPER AND HYPO USERS

- BASED

ON

INTO CONSIDERATION.

TWO

SENSORY

PATTERN

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TOTAL PROPOSED SITE-

Children with Autism

Recreational Space

Adults with Autism

81,705 SQ.M EXTERNAL OPEN AND GREEN AREA - 55,175 SQ.M

Community Living

PROPOSED BUILD-UP AREA

Community Living

Therapeutic Living Assistance Therapeutic Corridor Individual Living

Children with Autism (64 children)

Sports and Activity

2400 sq.m

•6 Individual Living Module for Autistic Children with Caretakers ( 12 Children)

600 sq.m

•8 Individual Living for Autistic Children with parents (12 Children).

Community Kitchen

Area

•6 Modules of Community Living for Group Home + Individual Living

CIRCULATION- 16,200 SQ.M

- 16,510 SQ.M

1200 sq.m

Educational Centre

Area

•Research and Information Centre

500 sq.m

•Medical Centre

500 sq.m

•Administration

300 sq.m

•School and Learning Hub

1600 sq.m

•Vocational Centre

1000 sq.m

•Therapy Centre

1300 sq.m

4200 sq.m •3 Modules of Community Living for Market and Restaurant

Adults with autism(36 adults)

Open Spaces and Recreational 1200 sq.m

•4 Individual Living Module for Autistic adults with caretaker (8 Adults)

480 sq.m

•8 Individual Living for Autistic adults

Education Centre

with parents and partner( 12 adults)

1200 sq.m

•A Cluster of Group Home(32 Adults)

500 sq.m 3380 sq.m

•Gate Complex for Staffs and Security

250 sq.m

Functional Relation of spaces

Activity •Community Gathering Spaces

1200 sq.m

•Community Kitchen

850 sq.m

•Sports and Gymnasium Space

720 sq.m

•Visitor Center

200 sq.m

•Riverfront Activity space

-

•Therapeutic Sensory garden

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•Public accessible garden and Yoga

-

centre

Commercial facility •Market and Restaurant Area

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Urban Design Concept

STAGE-1 Identifying a region for development of a villages, based

on

the

existing

features

of

land,

neighborhood and resources enriching the site.

STAGE-2 Understanding

Layers Of a Village

the

existing

green

cover

and

Interpretation of Idea, where site is developed based on

climatic variations, the prevailing wind to the site

the pattern and grains of a village.

throughout the year. and the changing intensity of

the sun.

Principles adapted for Layers Of A Village.

•

Identifying Resources and Site

• Green Cover in South and Welcoming wind from

North- West.

• Defining the edges through network

STAGE-3

• Polynuclear Settlement pattern

Defining the edges and enrooting circulation within

• Secondary loops for connectivity

the site for accessibility , which enacts to be a

• Establishing focal points as a landmark

primary network on site.

• Possible Expansion of the Cluster • Introvert

and

Extrovert

expression

of

landscape

character which defines the cluster • Identifying the Capital and Commercial hubs.

(INSPIRED FROM PRACTICE DESIGN PROJECT FOR IAC)

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Urban Design Concept

STAGE-4 Establishment of Polynuclear settlements , based on the availability of resources, road network, green

covers

and

easy

accessibility

and

therefore

expansion of settlement.

STAGE-5 With respect to availability of land and for further

Layers Of a Village

Interpretation of Idea, where site is developed based on

shortening routes Secondary loops for connectivity

the pattern and grains of a village.

is recognized and created.

Principles adapted for Layers Of A Village.

•

Identifying Resources and Site

• Green Cover in South and Welcoming wind from

North- West.

• Defining the edges through network

STAGE-6

• Polynuclear Settlement pattern

Intermediate to these secondary roads, a pattern of

• Secondary loops for connectivity

focal points are created, that establishes to be a

• Establishing focal points as a landmark

landmark for these route and become a point of

• Possible Expansion of the Cluster • Introvert

and

Extrovert

expression

of

landscape

attraction for the users.

character which defines the cluster • Identifying the Capital and Commercial hubs.

(INSPIRED FROM PRACTICE DESIGN PROJECT FOR IAC)

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Urban Design Concept

STAGE-7 The focal points therefore promotes the possibilities of further settlement. Therefore expands the clusters

for settlement for further types of users.

STAGE-8 Internally and Extrovertly within the clusters a certain

Layers Of a Village

Interpretation of Idea, where site is developed based on

level of landscaping is been done. To define each

the pattern and grains of a village.

clusters characteristics and creating a platform for

interaction.

Principles adapted for Layers Of A Village.

•

Identifying Resources and Site

• Green Cover in South and Welcoming wind from

North- West.

• Defining the edges through network

STAGE-9

• Polynuclear Settlement pattern

As the settlements are established, for the existence

• Secondary loops for connectivity

and

• Establishing focal points as a landmark and

Extrovert

expression

A

Capitol

is

formed,

for

Administration, Primary learning hub, food and

• Possible Expansion of the Cluster • Introvert

livelihood,

of

landscape

market.

character which defines the cluster • Identifying the Capital and Commercial hubs.

(INSPIRED FROM PRACTICE DESIGN PROJECT FOR IAC)

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ADAPTATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Structure :Making sense of spaces

Compartmentalization

CONSIDERATION WITH RESPECT TO AUTISM LVL-2

STAGES OF AUTISM

LVL-3

LVL-1

ARCHITECTURAL PRINCIPLE FOR AUTISM

+

HOUSING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTSM

SENSORY DESIGN Sound Smell

HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH AUTSM

SPORTS ARENA

Color

EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Function

Principle Structure: Making sense of space Compartmentalization Transitioning: Routing and order

ZoningArranging the spaces and coding its function

Defined Functions Compartmentalizing various Activity with variety of functions.

Visual ScreeningCreating Quite and Comfort spaces

Visual ConnectCaretakers are visual connected to each Individual

Sensory Diversity Visual aids Acoustics and calmness Safety Social interaction Active play (INSPIRED FROM PRACTICE DESIGN PROJECT FOR IAC)

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Transitioning :Routine and Order

Compartmentalization

Transitioning :Routine and Order HOUSING

TRANSITION CORRIDOR

HOUSING

HOUSING TRANSITION CORRIDOR

GROUND SPORTS

RESTAURANT

TRANSITION CORRIDOR

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

HOUSING

MARKET

THERAPY CENTRE

Defined Functions Locating entities based on the functional needs of the users and facilities required.

Retreat spacePrivate Comfort zones for Autistic user.

Gradual transition Creating buffers and breaking spaces between two variant spaces.

Transition Experience Creating interesting break spaces for interaction

Clear Boundary Create an order to the structure and formulating optional transition among them.

Transition Options Approach to variant functions through interesting transitions

Sensory Diversity

Sensory Diversity

Visual Aids

AMPHITHEATRE AND VIEW POINTS

MULTI-PURPOSE UNIT

Sensory Zoning Creating a sensory experience through intermediate corridor to the central landmark and waterscape.

Sensory Derivative Approaches to variety of sensory locations based on the need of the time to calm.

Identification Strategies Creating a color palette, encrypted through vertical louvers placed on elevations of residences.

Color palette Muted color shades are used as a part of sensory strategy for ease in capturing memory.

Wayfinding Strategies Creating tactical finish, through building facades and signages.

Clear Signages For ease in identification to entity and correspondent usages and wayfinding

Acoustics and calmness

Layers of Trees A range of trees enact to be a barrier and break the noise coming from surrounding region.

Noise Barrier Creating buffers through walls and series of vegetation, play a tactical role for Autistic users

Safety

A surveillance over Each user Every internal landscaped region is in continues surveil lanced by the caretakers and parents.

Ease in accessibility Easily accessible territories, that define their comfort and solidarity in vision of caretakers and parents.

Social interaction and Active play

Interactive Zones Therapeutic Corridor play a key role in providing an opportunity of variant age group Autistic users to come together.

Active play zones Intermediate play zones for the users to interact and improve their social parameters.

Passive Design Strategies

1. Sustainable Site Plan - Orientation

Integrated Green Design (IGD) Approach

Form Orientation of Individual Living facilities For Children with Autism

• The overall Context of the Program was oriented to an angle of 30 degree based on the adaptation to wind.

• As most part of the module enacted as a detached form it distributed the wind equally and was aligned N-S. • In case of variant orientation natural cooling strategies, like water bodies or clustered and courtyard forms were adopted.

2.a) Appropriate Landscaping

Existing Trees on Site Evergreen Vegetation Wind-Breakers• Indian Rosewood

The Integrated Green Design (IGD) approach Evergreen (Shading Trees)

• Indian Siris

looks at a building in stages of its planning and

• Indian Beechi

design from the broader issues to the details.

• Tamarind

Shading Trees-

Evergreen (Shading Trees)

• Sheesham

within the IGD approach fulfills one or more of the five ‘Green’ building imperatives.

• Bhendi Deciduous Trees)

Existing Trees towards the entrance enact as a sound barrier

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• Arjun • Jacaranda • Baheda

• Neem Tree

Existing Trees on Site

Each stage

Deciduous Vegetation

• Indian Laurel

Artificial Ponds for Rainwater Harvesting Stone Paving Roads and Pathways

2.b) Organizing Vegetation

Plantation for Funneling wind to the building.

Individual Living with Caretaker TYPOLOGY-1

Evergreen trees spaced at a distance

Trees are distanced from the north

façade

for

for shading east facade

allowing

daylight.

Evergreen Trees, Closely spaced trees for shading the west facing wall from Direct Light

Deciduous trees can be provided for solar access during the winter

which allow sunlight to pass.

Whereas during Summer it would shade the direct

light.

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3.a) Building Detail Design-

Shading Strategies for Building openings

Large window openings on north- façade as direct solar radiation

Individual Living with Caretaker

is least on this façade, Overhang and Louvered Ventilation is been

TYPOLOGY-1

provided as major wind can be experience on this side.

Inhabitable space can be provided on the east side, as the it required small windows and adequate heat gain is received from East-West side.

CAMP BRICK JAALI On the West side, To radiate less

Is been provided on

heat and experience good wind at

North Façade to

same time, Vertical Louvers are

fenestrate Light and

been provided.

Pull in good amount of Wind.

On the West side, Evergreen trees are placed closely,

Large window is been placed on south-side as it

to radiate less heat to the façade. As the heat builds

remains shaded by the deciduous tree during

up during the day, windows is been omitted here.

summer and it shades leaf and provide ample light during Winters.

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3.b) Building Detail Design-

3.d) Building Detail Design-

Daylight and Fenestration

Natural Ventilation

Evaporation Cooling Strategy ample Experiences Light

and

North at

the

External Double

Height

space,

Direct

penetrating a diffused

light from South is

direct light from Windows

obtained

and Jaalis.

same

time

North

Light shelves allow deeper light

brings

in

amount

of

Wind through artifical

Openings provided on

water body.

the

diffused

experienced.

and shade.

3.e) Building Detail Design-

Passive Cooling Strategies

Cool Roofing and Pitched Roof system Pitched Roofing with Mangalore is been used due to the, thermal efficiency,

Evaporative cooling can be achieved

and versatility of the material.

by providing escape routes for the water vapor, as it carry along heat from the surrounding Cool Roofing System, use solar-reflective surfaces An Artificial Water body, plays a key role ,

pre cooling the internal building space.

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where

regular wind can be

penetration

3.c) Building Detail Design-

direction

to

maintain

lower

reflective roofs is

roof

temperatures.

Highly

an inclusive part of energy

efficiency measure in a building.

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INTERNAL CYCLING POINTS

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RIVERFRONT ACTIVITY REGION

THERAPUETIC CORRIDOR

INDIVIDUAL LIVING FOR CHILDREN

INDIVIDUAL LIVING FOR ADULTS

COMMUNITY LIVING FOR ADULTS

GROUP HOME

COMMUNITY LIVING FOR CHILDREN

SPORTS COMPLEX

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

THERAPY CENTER MARKET AND RESTAURANT

EDUCATIONAL CENTER

ORGANIC FARM

PUBLIC VISITOR CENTER

PUBLIC ZONE SEMI- PUBLIC ZONE

GATE COMPLEX RESEARCH CENTRE

PRIVATE ZONE

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CONNECTING BRIDGE MANGLORE ROOFING COOL ROOFING AND FLAT ROOF

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INDIVIDUAL LIVING CLUSTER FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

Individual Living with Caretaker FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM TYPOLOGY-1

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Design Intent The idea was introduced with an intension to create a muted character to the

structure by integrating the principle of Bauhaus and Traditional Architecture as concept which is formulated using Golden ratio as a principle. Therefore expressing design with respect to the considerations taken from Architectural Design for Autism.

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Muted Color shade Louvers in Indoor court for Expressing privacy and Capturing Memory through Certain color.

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Individual Living with Caretaker FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM TYPOLOGY-2

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Transition space

Design Intent The principles were similarly adopted for this module too where, the design

intent gets integrated by providing an additional Transition space for Autistic Adult, depending upon the day to day activity the individual indulges in.

It also enacts as a quite space for the user to do various scale of activities.

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SENSORY SPACE Enact as an activity zone, where an Autistic user may rehabilitees by playing therapeutic games.

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Individual Living with Parents FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TYPOLOGY-1

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Parking

Design Intent Repetitive expression of Design Principle were followed for this typology, where

the spaces where rearranged and an additional space for car parking was included.

This module is later clubbed with another similar module which creates a sitting space, where interactive zones can be promoted.

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Isometric Expression Of the Design FENESTRATION - CAMP JALI WORK Creating expressive play of light and excitement to an Autistic user.

It functionally regulate light and pours in required wind to the space.

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Individual Living with Parents and Visiting Parents FOR CHILD AND ADULT WITH AUTISM TYPOLOGY-2

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Transition

Parking

Design Intent The design is a collaborative module for two parament family and two visiting

family. Where upper floors are dedicated to the visiting parents and lower floor for permanent parents.

Design is formulated using similar principles and considerations that is expressed through functional nature of a module.

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ARCHITECTURAL REPRESENTATION & DETAILING

Individual Living with Parents,TYPOLOGY-2

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

COMMUNITY LIVING CLUSTER FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

Community Living for Autism TYPOLOGY-1

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Design Intent Idea was inspired from the point of view of how an Autistic individual daily

activity would be dependent on and which are the most active zones of the users.

In Community living module, upper floors were dedicated to Hypo-sensitive users and Lower floors for Hyper-sensitive as they are acrophobic.

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RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

Community Living for Autism TYPOLOGY-2

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Design Intent In this Module the similar configuration of Community spaces is arranged in

such a manner that Living and Common Public zone act as a primary component to the module which in adjacently connected to the stairs for ease in accessibility.

Modules for residences were formulated using the Golden ratio as principle for

A COMMUNITY LIVING MODULE FOR 12 AUTISTIC USERS WITH CARETAKERS

floor planning.

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ARCHITECTURAL REPRESENTATION & DETAILING

Community Living for Autism,TYPOLOGY-2

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

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Community Living for Autism TYPOLOGY-3

Form Development and Zone

Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

Design Intent The Formulation of design undergoes a certain level of zoning, where private

and public zone is connected by a transition of an open space.

This is a dedicated module for female Autistic user. As the study expresses about the low diagnoses of Autism among them.

A COMMUNITY LIVING MODULE FOR 8 FEMALE AUTISTIC USERS WITH

Character and design considerations were similarly followed.

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Group Home for Working Autistic Adults

Design Intent Group is been particularly designed for the users with Level one Autism and

are working at the same time.

Group home is located in a prime location adjacent to Market and Sport complex segregating them from other sever level Autistic users.

Design is further formulated into two types of living individual room living and

A GROUP HOME MODULE FOR LEVEL ONE AUTISTIC USERS

Group Living.

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Form Development and Zone INDIVIDUAL LIVING

DORMITORY LIVING

DINNING AND CARETAKER ROOM

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Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Group Home for Working Autistic Adults

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Group Home for Working Autistic Adults

RESIDENTIAL FACILITY

EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE

EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH CENTER Form Development

Design Intent

and Zone

Idea is an adaptation from the book called Precedence in Architecture, where we try to formulate design and spaces through geometric forms and establishing spaces within.

The design further formulated the intent of designing with considerations taken for sensory design for Autism.

• A linear corridor is created for ease in way finding.

• Along with Compartmentation of spaces can be observed during the process.

• As an easy translation of signages, muted colors are been used to indicate spaces and classrooms.

GREEN SCAPE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL AREA CORRIDOR

Learning hub

Research unit

Therapy unit

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THERAPY CENTRE

AUTISM SCHOOL

WORKSHOP AREA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

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3.

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5.

2.

1. PRINCIPAL AND COUNCIL ROOM CABIN

2. WAITING AND COURTYARD SPACE 3. COMMON PUBLIC TOILET 4. STAFF ROOM AND MEETING ROOM 5. MEDICAL CARE ROOM

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Classroom for

Hypo-sensitive user

Classroom for Hyper-sensitive user

1.

CLASSROOMS

2.

TOILET UNIT

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Ramp Connecting First and Ground Floor

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4.

5.

3.

1. SPEECH THERAPY ROOM

2.

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2. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPT ROOM 3. MUSIC AND DANCE ACTIVITY ROOM 4. ART AND CRAFT ROOM 5. SENSORY GARDEN

VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

EXHIBITION SPACE

RESEARCH CENTRE

ADMIN AND INFORMATION CENTRE

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3.

OBSERVATION UNIT

2.

PSHYCHATRIST CABINS

1.

WAITING AREA ADMIN AND INFORMATION OFFICE

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RESTAURANT

GROUP HOME

INDIVIDUAL LIVING CLUSTER

CLUSTERAL ORIENTATION OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL UNITS

MARKET AREA

FOOTBALL GROUND

ORGANIC FARM

SPORTS FACILITY

COMMUNITY LIVING

SWIMMING POOL

RECREATIONAL FACILITY

Community Kitchen for Autistic Users

Design Intent Idea for Community Kitchen, is abstracted by an idea of a tradition finish and

visible structural detail, which give a traditional outlook over the context.

It is centrally located with ease in access for both Adult and Children Autistic users.

There are 2 variant dinning spaces, One is closed and other being open

COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND DINNING SPACE

space is promoted based on the day to day routine they follow.

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4.

1. COMMUNITY KITCHEN UNIT

3.

2. COMMON TOILET

2.

3. INDOOR DINNING SPACE 4. OUTDOOR DINNING SPACE 5. LOAD AND UNLOAD ENTRANCE

1.

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Community Kitchen for Autistic Users

RECREATIONAL FACILITY

Therapeutic Gathering spaces

Design Intent Therapeutic Corridor plays a very vital role in the development of the site as it

enacts as a focal point of the region with various intent spaces like Community Gathering spaces, Multi-purpose space and view point and Amphitheatre Area.

Which further emerged with Sensory and Labyrinth Garden, creating space to

WATERSCAPE ADJACENT TO COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE

be a key therapy area.

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7.

6.

2.

AMPHETHEATRE AND VIEW POINT

COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE

1. COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE 2. AMPHETHEATRE AND VIEW POINT 3. MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

3.

4. LANDMARK

5.

5. LABYINTH GARDEN 6. SENSORY GARDEN( TOUCH, TASTE, VISION) 7. SENSORY GARDEN (SMELL & SOUND)

4.

MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

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RECREATIONAL FACILITY

Sports and Gymnasium Arena

Design Intent Idea was intended with thought of have a through and through design that

let the user move across the space and view the activity conducted inside the space and find interest to be a part of it.

It also enacted as a transition corridor to move from a private space to a public space.

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2.

1. LEUISURE AND REGISTRATION SPACE 2. SWIMMING POOL 3. CHANGING ROOM

1.

6.

4.

4. CENTRAL CORRIDOR 5. GYMNASIUM AND INDOOR GAME ROOM

5.

6. SPA

7. SITTING SPACE

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Form Development and Zone Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

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INTEGRATED FACILITY

Market and Restaurant Area

Design Intent Market and Restaurant Area is a key platform for site integration where the

intension is to set a platform for interaction between the outdoor community and Autistic community. Therefore set-up as an awareness strategy amongst the common people and know what is Autism.

The Modules for Market was designed separate for crowd controlling and

COMMUNITY KITCHEN AND DINNING SPACE

interactive street experience.

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AUTISM AWARNESS LANDMARK

MARKET -SEAFOOD AND MEAT

-VEGETABLE AND FRUIT -GROCERRY STORE - STATIONARY STORE

STREET VENDORS AND STOLES

RESTAURANT

MARKET AND RESTAURANT AREA Isometric Expression Of the Design

INTEGRATED FACILITY

Market and Restaurant Area

Form Development and Zone Public Zone

Semi-Public

Private Zone

Open space

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MARKET

ARD

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RESTAURANT

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INTEGRATED FACILITY

INTEGRATED FACILITY

Visitor Centre

Gate Complex

Design Intent

Design Intent

Visitor Center is designed with an idea for visitors to understand and

Gate Complex is a mandatory facility that is been provided for the security

experience the liking and disliking of an Autistic user.

and surveillance of the premises along with a dormitory set-up for the security

A stairway to have a glimpse of the settlement and activity going around.

officials or any other housekeeping staffs.

It is been design with an homely and interactive approach and closely to the

main entrance.

VISITOR CENTER Isometric Expression Of the Design

GATE COMPLEX Isometric Expression Of the Design

INTRODUCTION

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FOUR HI-CSEB COLUMN SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND STRUCTURAL DETAIL

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Conclusion Architecture for Autism is a reflection and culmination to understand a client who can’t express their needs.

• Through this project an attempt is been made to understand the depth at which an individual’s emotions are examined.

• Understanding the emotions they cater too and providing a suitable

Architectural

solution to rehabilitate them from their Cognitive, Repetitive and Social barrier nature.

• At the same time, Being developed in urban society, making them realize the existence

of a world beyond this wall.

Bringing society

awareness to

accept

among and

the

common

understand

the

differences they come across.

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