ROOTS

An integrated Medicine and

Wellness Center

health
n. Absence of
illness or disease

western medicine
Evidence-based medicine
Practiced throughout the world
Quick but short term effects

SIDE EFFECTS

health

n. Absence of illness or disease

anda state of
complete physical,
mental and social wellbeing

Alternative
medicine
Cures long term
ailments in a natural
way
- Non conventional
- No use of drugs
- Multiple health
benefits

integrative medicine
evidence-based
medicine

alternative
medicine

Theories of both alternative and

conventional western medicine are
used in diagnosing and treating
patients

project objectives
Promote both western and
alternative medicine to complement
each other
Promote wellness and fitness to
Incorporate nature to the healing
process

philosophy

Design guided and

inspired by nature

design objectives
To design a facility that shall
introduce both western and
alternative medicine as a
complement to each other
To design a facility that promotes
wellness
To design a complex that
integrates nature as a healing and
soothing element into its design

design considerations
ACCESSIBILI
TY
ORIENTATION

SITE
RESTRICTION
SITE SLOPE

CIRCULATION

SITE VISTA

LOCAL
SETTING

SUSTAINABILIT
Y

design strategies
- Elevators and universal
toilets
- Ramps as walkways

- Compliance with the

National Building Code
and Fire Code

- Passive design
principles
- Site elements as a
source of renewable
-energy
Proper zoning of spaces
- Segregation of user
types

- Form of buildings
designed parallel to the
contour
- Partial use of piles
- Public spaces maximize the
scenic views
- Roof gardens

- Modern Asian design

- Strong connection to the
surroundings

- Use of green technology

- Landscaping and
permeable pavements
- Minimal use of energy

Bringing nature within

Design concept