YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER

A THESIS
Submitted by

PRETHIMA.K
Registration no. 153701286
BATCH
MAHE, Manipal-576104
Karnataka, India
For the award of the degree of
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
TO
Faculty of Architecture
A Constituent of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

APRIL 2019
 FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, MANIPAL
(A Constituent of Manipal Academy of Higher Education)

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that this thesis titled ‘Youth Development Center’ submitted for the B.Arch, Faculty of

Architecture, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, is a bonafide research work

carried out by Prethima.K Reg No. 153701286, under our supervision. Certified further that to the best of

my knowledge the work reported herein does not form part of any other thesis or dissertation of the basis

of which a degree or award was conferred on an earlier occasion on this or any other candidate.
 SYNOPSIS

In this fast and modern world in the race for money, fame and power man has forgotten his heritage
and the way of leading a healthy life .there is frustration, ill health, unhealthy competition, anger
everywhere. This brings about an unhealthy and harmful environment for the future generation to be
brought up. With modernization and advancement in technology people tend to neglect their rich
culture and traditions and with the increasing stress in life neglect themselves and their wellbeing.
Today youth needs guidance to find their true potential and learn about their own cultures .this
institution is an organization which deals in such issues. It does not talk about any religion or caste……
rather only about the healthy way of leading a life and the rich and vast culture of the nation. Thus this
institute has a very positive role to play in the society development.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I sincerely thank Dr. (Prof) Deepika Shetty, Director, Faculty of Architecture, for providing me with the
opportunity to present this project.

I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep regards to my guide Kala
Choyimanikandiyil for her exemplary guidance. If it were not for her constant monitoring and
encouragement throughout the course of this thesis, I would have not been able to achieve success in this
project.

I equally thank all the faculties of Faculty of Architecture for their valuable guidance and encouragement
which enabled me to overcome the obstacles that I faced throughout the endeavor.

I also extend my sincere gratitude to all the members of the non-teaching staff, administrative office,
library, staffs of the CAD lab of the help they extended to me during my course.

I am extremely thankful to my parents for their tremendous contributions and support morally towards
completion of this project. I also express my gratitude to all my friends and relatives who contributed in
one way or the other for accomplishing the project.
I seek the blessings of The Almighty for the success of the project.
 DEDICATION

I dedicate this project to God Almighty my creator, my strong pillar, my source of inspiration, wisdom,
knowledge and understanding.

I also dedicated this project to my beloved parents, who have been source of inspiration and provided
their moral, spiritual, emotional, and financial support.
 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Submitted by
PRETHIMA.K
153701286
B.ARCH
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

 Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………………1

1.1 Project Formulation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.1.1 Background Study ……………………………………………………………………………………………..1
1.1.2 Project Relevance ...............................................................................................................................................1
1.1.3 Aim And Objective ……………………………………………………………………………………………1
1.1.4 Project Values …………………………………………………………………………………………………2
1.1.5 Scope, Focus And Limitation ………………………………………………………………………………... 2
1.2 Related Literature And Case Studies …………………………………………………………………………………...2
1.3 Methodology Of Thesis ………………………………………………………………………………………………...3
Chapter 2: Presentation of Data ................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Literature Review ............................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Oasis Valley, Gujrat ...........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Case Study ......................................................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Osho Commune, Pune .......................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Analysis and Interpretation ...................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Situational Analysis .......................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 Assessment of Needs ........................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Site Selection .................................................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 4: Translation ...........................................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Site Plan .........................................................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Plans ..............................................................................................................................................................................22
References .............................................................................................................................................................................24
 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT FORMULATION

1.1.1 BACKGROUND STUDY

Youth being enthusiastic, vibrant, innovative and dynamic in nature is the most important section of the population.
Youth shows strong passion, motivation and will power which also make them the most valuable human resource for fostering economic, cultural
and political development of a nation.
A country’s ability and potential for growth is determined by the size of its youth population. India has more than 50% of its population below the
age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. it is expected that, in 2020, the average age of an Indian will be 29 years.(census of India )

But...
Youth are there to shape the future of the country and statistics of crime amongst youth portrays a dark-clouded picture for the nation. According to
released figures of the national crime records bureau (ncrb), almost 60% crimes against minors are done by youngsters of age 16 and 18. That
accounts for, 28,830 out of 43,506 crimes registered against minors under the Indian penal code (ipc) and the special local law (sll).

The gap…
In the current scenario of Indian parents with mostly both of them working and technology there is very less social interaction between each other
or with the child. In reality schools mostly focus on academics and due to mass population individual care for a child is lost.

1.1.2 PROJECT RELEVANCE

This major relevance of this project is to help in holistic development of the youth of India, teach them skills that will help them in their carriers,
help them in learning a healthy environment to live in.

1.1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVE

It is a project of creating a sustainable model institution for nation building. It is a social partnerships to create better human beings, better society,
and better nation and to conserve the culture of the nation.

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 The objectives are:

 To create a unique multi sector model for a better society through entrepreneurship in social development
 To create a living emblem of optimum utilisation of natural resources
 A place of scientific transformation of people into contribute citizens for national and social development.
 To practise and conserve various crafts and culture of the nation

1.1.4 PROJECT VALUES

• One with nature

• Transparency
• Articulate Philosophy
• Sustainability
• Functionality
• Adaptability
• Inclusive Design

1.1.5 SCOPE, FOCUS AND LIMITATION

Scope – Understanding of the essential character of the proposed institute based on individual interpretation from analysis of influence of location,
climate, topography, culture and technology on the institution as well the philosophy to be followed by the institution.
• Context
• Hierarchy and spatial order
• Clarity of structural system
• Material and technology suited to the character of the institute
• Landscaping

1.2 RELATED LITERATURE AND CASE STUDIES

The case studies are divided into two major sectors

1. Primary case study
2. Secondary case study

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 1. Primary case study
The primary case study is divided into various subjects to attain a overall understating of the project and to derive at relevant inferences.
The subjects are:-
• Philosophy and architecture
• Site planning
• Spatial requirements
• Landscaping
• Climate responsive architecture
• Philosophy and architecture , site planning , spatial requirements and landscape – Osho commune, Pune
• Climate responsive architecture – Golconda house , Pondicherry
• Organic farming
• Avadoha farms, Chennai
• Auroville, Pondicherry

2. Secondary case study

• Projects based
• Oasis valley , Gujarat
• Waste management systems
• Mud construction techniques
• Organic farming

1.3 METHODOLOGY OF THESIS

1. Present scenario of youth development centres in India, various schemes and projects regarding the above.
2. Study about the various handicrafts and its present condition in India
3. Research (qualitatively) and derive at the various workshops to be implemented in the institute
4. Formation of general programme for the project
5. Framework of case study
6. Identification and analysis of site
7. Conceptual drawings and sketches shall be produced
8. Design options shall be explored based on concepts and programme
9. Site specific programme shall be made
10. Hence a design solution for the programme shall be selected and drawing of such be produced

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 CHAPTER 2
PRESENTATION OF DATA

2.1 LITERATURE STUDY

2.1.1 OASIS VALLEY. GUJRAT

Oasis movement aims at propagation of various concepts and lifestyle for development of better human-being and better society. This
movement originated in Vadodara, a city in Gujarat (India) and at present is spreading the concepts of character building, self-leadership, values
& principles of living meaningful life in various parts of the country and world. Oasis movement centres on community development through
individual development. Hence, most of the projects undertaken by oasis, focus on inspiring leadership in people. Thereby, to encourage them
towards owning up community projects, social missions and thus, contribute in bringing about long term changes in society at large.

Figure 1: Oasis Valley Site Plan

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Projects planned at oasis valleys campus:

• Oasis valleys institute for character building education:

• Life camps for school & college students
• Self-leadership workshops for teachers, professionals, college youths, rural youths, ngo staff, govt. Staff, corporate etc.
• Health rejuvenation camps
• Eco-education visits & tours:
• Environment education tours for school students, rural and urban youths
• Day camps for children for learning & understanding nature
• Model organic farm:
• Educative tours for farmers, university students, urban & rural consumers
• Residential camps for learning & understanding sustainable agriculture
Land extent: 9 acres, ravine-contour land, valley depth 50ft. (2acres plateau, 7 acres slopes & valleys.)
Oasis valleys institute:
• Institute building, 14500 sq.ft. 2 halls with capacity to hold 100 children or 70 adults each
• 11 residential rooms for boarding @ 30 adults or @ 50 children/youths + dormitory (50 children)
• Offices, library, kitchen(u/c)
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Agricultural projects:

• Planned forest: 5000 trees; 118 species of fruits, jungle & herbal trees
• Seasonal farming: 13-15 varieties of vegetables & spices
• Gau-sneh-shala: gir cows, total live-stock 8 (4 adults, 4 babies)
• Vermi-compost: earthworms plant capacity 10 ton/month
• Wheat grass: 5000 sq.ft., 150kg green/month
• Green field nursery: 2-3 years grown up trees in poly-bags

‘Gangama chakra’ is one of the many experiments done at oasis valleys to develop sustainable living practices. As the name suggests, it was an
experiment initiated by an old lady, Ganga ma. This technique involves cultivating 10 mts (32 feet diameter) circular land in such a way that produce
(in terms of fruits, vegetables and spices) is enough for daily green/fresh requirements of a family of four members throughout the year. In a country
like ours, where hunger and poverty are highly widespread, this initiative with potential to sustain a family of four through small piece of land is need
of the day. Gangama chakra is one of best example of ‘maximum production by giving minimum space, time, water and energy.\\

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 This type of cultivation of intercropping cultivation:
• Diversity and stability of fields.
• Reduction in chemical/fertilizer application.
• A complementary sharing of plant resources, such as nitrogen from n fixing plants.
• Weed suppression, and a reduction in susceptibility to insects and disease.

Figure 2 : Gangama Chakra

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The site is a contoured land having up to 15 – 18m level difference creating a bowl in the centre. The building is situated close to the centre of the
site and the only place having gradual contours. The building ends at the bowl at the centre of the site. The building acts as a focal point around
which the landscaping and other features are created.

Figure 3: 4th floor/entrance floor (50ft x 30ft = 1500 sq.ft.)

Figure 4: 3rd floor (100ft x 30ft = 3000 sq.ft.)

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Figure 5: 2nd floor (105ft x 30ft = 3150 sq.ft.)

Figure 6: 1st floor (182ft x 30ft = 5460 sq.ft.)

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 Figure 7: ground floor (84ft x 30ft = 2520 sq.ft.)

Figure 8: schematic section

The site contours are taken into consideration while designing. The entry to the building is from the topmost level and gradually moves towards the
lower floors. The zoning is created from public zones on the upper and as we move towards the lower floors it becomes private.

2.2 Case Studies

2.2.1 Osho Commune, Pune

Philosophy – osho taught the greatest values in life are (in no specific order) awareness, love, meditation, creativity and laughter. He said that
enlighten is everyone’s natural state, but that one is distracted from realising it particularly by the human activity of taught as well as by
emotional ties to social expectations, consequent fears and inhabitations.
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 The architect hafeez contractor, derived at a concept which intepreted the mysterious metaphors while combining the tectonic presence of the
built form with human scale, incessantly responding to the surrounding landscape
The pyramids: a perceptive experience and as a symbol. The oldest extant monumental form to epitomize the spectrum of the client’s
philosophical beliefs. It’s the most stable form.
Black: embodies the amalgamation of all the colors, harness cosmic energy.these black pyramids suggest the rising energy and an indrawn
meditative posture.
The blue tinted glass windows and skylights; symbolize enlightment blue being the first colour of percevirence on enlightment – the halo of life.

Figure 9: Pyramid at osho commune

Inferences
• The buildings are very simple in plan, focus is mainly about an environment with emphasis on spaces that are quiet, tranquil and serene
• Form, colour, texture, material, landscaping respond to the philosophy of the client.
• Every aspect of design is tought and related well to each other.
• The commune is again a symbol of conscious spirituality, which has nothing to do with any religion, caste or community.

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Site Planning

An air of secrecy and silence shrouds the osho international meditation resort, commonly referred to be the place where one retreat for the practice
of yoga or other meditation disciplines. The exterior of the resort’s buildings is well concealed by bamboo and tall walls. It can be described as a
cross between reality and spirituality. Lavishly constructed from white-and-black marble, and spread across 40 acres, the resort has wonderful
greenery, pools, as well as cafés, shops, a pool, a basketball court, and tennis courts. Osho international meditation resort is situated in the
residential area of Koregaon Park in pune, India.
The design composition includes a simple cluster of four blocks. The pyramids are large meditation halls with smaller halls below them. The
buildings are placed around a central courtyard an keeping with the idea of providing open spaces.

Figure 10: site plan, osoho commune

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The visual impact of the facades lies in the variation in the intensity of the blacks and in the inherent textures of the varied materials. The site
doesn’t have any built form as the focal rather a huge tree in the centre of the courtyard holds the clusters visually.

Zoning

The public zone is created fronting the main entrances to the ashram. The people who want to visit the ashram or library need to seek admission at
this place. The trainees, the people residing in the ashram and the permitted day visitors are the ones who use the facilities of the ashram that
classify under the semi-public zone. This covers the major area of the site. The officials, administrators and service holders within the ashram are
authorized for the spaces of private zone that are scattered all through to take proper control over the site. As per the location, the whole site is
zoned into three parts as the two primary roads divide the site. There are security barricades to control the traffic speeds at the junctions of the three
zones at two points. The space for parking the vehicle is carefully planned and zoned away from the general entrances at both the point. They are
zoned at backyard/back-entries of the site.

Figure 11: Zoning, osho commune

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 CHAPTER 3
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

3.1 SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

3.1.1 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS

In this fast and modern world in the race for money , fame and power man has forgotten his heritage and the way of leading a healthy life .
There is frustration ,ill health ,unhealthy competition ,anger everywhere . This brings about an unhealthy and harmful enviroment for the
future genration to be brought up. With modernisation and advancenment in technology people tend to neglect their rich culture and
traditions and with the increasing stress in life neglect themselves and their well being. Today youth needs guidance to find their true
potential and learn about their own cultures .
This institution is an organisation which deals in such issues. It does not talk about any religion or caste…… rather only about the healthy
way of leading a life and the rich and vast culture of the nation. Thus this institute has a very positive role to play in the society
development.
It is a project of creating a sustainable model institution for nation building. It is a social partnerships to create better human beings ,better
society , better nation and to conserve the culture of the nation.

User Group

The main focus of the institute are the youth of the nation. The user group to be primarily brnifited from this institution will be –
• Students of age group 12 to 25 .
• General public (mostly adults)
• Near by villagers (job oppurtunities)
• Artisans (handicraft workshops and exhibitions)

Scheme of work

The institute will focus on workshops on :

• Character building
• Leadership skills
• Public speaking
• Healthy lifestyle practises(imporatance, how to bad lifestyle hadits and alternative healthy practises)
• Health rejuvenation camp(through meditation , yoga, nature walks)

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 • Co existance with natre(imporatnce of it and way to incorporate it in our lifestyle)
• Moden organic farming(plantaion, seeding, gaushala, harvesting)

The duration for these workshop will be for two – three days (accomodation will be provided)
Expected foot fall is around maximum of 25 per workshop and 80 per field trip
Expected total footfall : 200 ( workshop)+ 80 = 280 or 300 approximately

Tetative areas

• Visitors center
• Administration
• Library
• Auditorium
• Amphiteatre
• Seminar halls
• Yoga halls
• Dinning and kitchen facilities
• Residential rooms for guest/participants
• Residential room for staff and instructors
• Organic farming and related activities
• Recreational spaces
• Services

3.2 SITE SELECTION

Site Selection Criteria

• Pollution free zone

• Far from urban settelments
• Noise free zone
• Abundance of natural features
• Proximity to agricutural lands
• Good accessibility

Location

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The site is located in the ariyankuppam taluk of the union territory of puducherry.

Site Setting

The site is covered with coconut trees, there is a total of 26 coconut trees fully grown and mature. Working along and within the trees
effectively guideline for the proposal. The site also contains young manso trees within the boundaries. The perimeter of the site is lined up
with other shrubs and wild plants which act as a natural barrier from along the backwater edge

Figure 12: site

Soil Type

The soil type to be found on the site is sandy loamy type based on the studies conducted by auroville earth institue.
This type of soil allows for a range of
Construction techniques like-
• filled in, covered, compressed eart blocks (with requirement of 6% lime stabilisation)

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• Stacked (with natural or lime stabilizers)
• Moulded (stabilisation with fibers)
• Extruded (lime stabilisation of 8%)
• Daubed (stabilisation with fibers)
Interestingly the site has sea shell deposits that can be converted into lime by chemical process which can be carried out on site and used
for the stabilisation process of mud used for construction

Water Table

The region of pondicherry, desipte of being close to the bay of bengal face problems of water shortage in summer months and has to depend
on government (or) private entities for the supply of water for essential prposes. Therefore the knowledge of verified data illustrating the
water table levels pre and post monsoon months is vital not only in construction point of view but also lays the neccesity to have an
essential design stratergy to counteract the problem of this reality.
During the monsoon there is water stagnation along the western edge of the site essential transforming the site into and island. Therfore
proper access and prevention of water stagention need to be considered while formulating design solution to provide a safe and hygenic
environment.

Figure 13: water table of puducherry

(source : ministry of water resources , coastal south eastern region)

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Sunpath

Being located in very close proximity to the equator and with a hot and humid type of climate features close attention needs to be paid to the
intensity of incident soalr radiation. Understanding the intensity, glare annually is integral information to bae taken into consideration while
formulating the design solution to provide the right amount of daylinght and include suitable passive cooling elements.

Figure 14: sunpath diagram

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Temperature

Summer lasts from april to early june, when maximum tempertaures features hit the 41’c mark. The average temperature ranges from 28’c –
32’c.

Precipitation

The n-e monsoon sets in during the middle of october. The annual rainfall period is from october to december. The annual average rainfall
is 1240mm. During s-w monsoon between march and septemebr, the wind blows predominantly from the south. During june, july and
august, strong wind is experienced from south west direction in mornings from south during afternoons and from south east during nights

Site Satistics

The proposed site has a total site area of 11 acres. After the govenent regulated offset of 7 meters along the wole perimeter of the site the
final site area availing for construction purpose is 10 acres.
• Ground coverage : 25% maximum
• Far : 1.5 maximum
• Minimum clear way for the means of access should not be less than 3.5m.
• Mandatory rain water harvesting and waste water treatment system installation.
• Foe a floor area less than 300sqm – 1 car space and 1 two wheeler space for every 200sqm and for floor area exceeding 3000sqm – 1
car space and 1 two wheeler space for every 300sqm.
The existing approach road width is 4 meter. The features that is located withinthe site is 1 – existing water pump room 2 – well on site (in
use).

SWOT Analysis

Strength
• Far from urban setup, the site brings peace no soltitude which helps human mind for relaxation and rejenuvation.
• Soil being clayey can be used for construction, hence reducing the cost of construction and is also good for agriculture.

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Weakness
• Low lying area(western edge) of the site floods during the monsoons.
• The route to the site is not fully developed which causes problems to conveyance of four wheeler vehicles
Oppurtunity
• Arriyankuppam river being close brings a lot of scope in development of –
• Agriculture
• Landscaping
• Self sustainablity
• Contours give us a scope to play with levels and creation of different vistas and various point of interest.
Threat
• Previlance water scarcity in summers.
• Being in proximity to the coast there is a threat of tusunami and cyclone/stoms during north - east monsoons.

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 CHAPTER 4
TRANSLATION

4.1 SITE PLAN

Figure 15: site plan

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4.2 PLANS

Figure 16: plans

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Figure 17: plans

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