CONTENTS
Abstract i
Acknowledgements iii
List of Tables vii
List of Figures ix
List of Drawings xiii
1 Introduction .. 1
1.1 Background .. 1
1.2 Hypothesis: 2
1.3 Aim . 2
1.4 Objective . 3
1.5 Methodology 3
1.6 Scope/ Limitations 4
2 Literature Synthesis .... 5
2.1 Early Learning .... 5
2.2 Healing & Architecture 6
2.3 Healing & Biophillia 10
2.4 The Urban Environment: 11
2.5 Healing and Transit 14
3 Case Studies . 15
3.1 The Light Box 16
3.2 Therme Vals . 21
3.3 Muktangan~Drug De-Addiction Centre 28
3.4 Inferences 33
4 Site Selection & Justification 37
4.1 Criteria for Site Selection 37
4.2 Site Analysis 38
4.3 Site Photos . 40
4.4 Location of Metro Station 41
5 Design Process 43
5.1 Area Programme 43
5.2 Initial Idea . 44
5.3 Spatial Quality& Inspiration 45
5.4 Design Evolution 46
5.5 Design Detail 59
5.6 Final Model 67
References . 77
Bibliography 79
Appendices 81
A. Idea of Pseudo Platform 81
B. Parallel Walls 81
C. Breaking Height 82
D. Rounded Walls 83
E. Entry /Exit 83
F. Inside Greens 83