Holistic Development Center for the Physically Challenged

Abstract

The project focuses on details for individual blocks, like the unconventional “flexible classroom seating” arrangements, to make learning and schooling a better experience by providing a homely, informal and comfortable environment for the children. Other striking details include use-age of natural indirect light, ease of movement for wheelchair bound wards and common interactive spaces Apart from built structures, the design encourages open green spaces, especially the healing gardens, not only as a part of this holistic development, but also as a form of therapy. There is an attempt to amalgamate the built and unbuilt aspects of architecture by introducing the outdoors into the built spaces. This idea explores architecture as a sensory and psychological experience, highlighting findings that can be used when designing buildings in the near future, specifically for the differently abled users.