ART AS AN ANTIDOTE ARECREATIONAL VILLAGE FOR HEALIING Thesis submitted in Partial fulfilment for the Award of the degree of Bachelor of Architecture By Harishree Keyur Bhatt Thesis guide: Prof Rahul Patel Aravindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design (APIED) D.C. Patel School of Architecture Vallabh Vidhyanagar-388120 - Ph.na. 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Patel School of Architecture, APIED Affiliated to Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India During academic year 2020-2021 Name of thesis guide: Date and sign Chairman, Dissertation committee Date and sign Examiner Date and sign| [This page is intentionally left blank] Artes an Antidote —UNDERTAKING |, Harishree Keyur Bhatt the author of the thesis titled, Art as an antidote hereby declare that this is an independent work ‘of mine carried out towards partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Bachelor of Architecture Degree at D.C, Patel School of Architecture, APIED affiliated to Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India. This work has not been submitted to any other institution for the award of any Degree. All views and opinions expressed in this dissertation report are my mine, and do not necessarily represent those of the institute. Harishree Keyur Bhatt Rall no. 1454112 August 2021 Vallabh Vidhyanagar Arts an Antidote — v[This page is intentionally left blank] Artes an Antidote —ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest” And by the end of the journey, the road travelled was full of learnings and memories In the accomplishment of this thesis project, | would like to show my profound gratitude and respect to each and every person involved. | am grateful to all my well wishers and guides for their heart pledged support. Firstly, | express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to my guide, Ar. Rahul Patel, for his inspiring guidance and encouragement throughout the project. His valuable time atong the course of thesis gave me a proper direction to proceed ahead and complete the project. | would especially like to thank Prof. Meera Jobanputra for her constant support, optimism and suggestions. | am thankful to thesis coordinator Prof. Pratik Patel for his immense support and encouragement. “don't worry, just give your best. We know you can do it” These words kept me going. | am grateful to my parents for their love and support. Thank you, mom and dad, for believing in me and helping me out in times of crises. “we need your half degree, so get back to work and make us proud” My cousins pushed me constantly whenever | failed. Thank you Kedar Vyas, Deep Vyas and Prabhav Bhatt for the support and motivation | needed. am also thankful to my little sisters prachi and nidhi for thier immense lave. last but not the least, “To be with those | like is enough and worth the try.” am truly grateful to my beloved friends Heli Gandhi, Afroz Sorangwala, Prutha Shouche, Drashti Patel, Alap Parikh, Mit Pandya, Vatsal Katelia, Aniruddha Kulkarni and Jinali Kathari for keeping me sane in these 5 years and supporting me. It would not have been possible without you guys. Special thanks to Pankaj Yadav for all the help and support. ‘Special thanks to 165A for all the wonderful 5 years memories and support. an Antidote = vil[This page is intentionally left blank] = Artasan AntidoteDEDICATION “Every challenging work needs efforts and support of the ones who are close to our hearts and have inspired us to complete the task’. I dedicate this dissertation to the strang pillars of my life who taught me the greatest lessons. In memory of my late grandparents: Girish Bhatt, Kokila Bhatt, Jaydev Pandya and Urmila Pandya Who always stood beside arid motivated me to never give up. Although | have learned much throughout my academic career, it is them who taught me to value education and pushed me to work hard Thank you for your endless love, sacrifices, prayers, support and advice.“It is not weight of things that matters, It is all about our balance within’. xABSTRACT “Artis a wound turned into light." Georges Braque Numerous individuals feel uncertain and hopeless from time to time, yet when does it assume control over their entire lives? Losing a friend or family member, doing inadequately in school or work, being harassed and different difficulties may lead an individual to fee! pitiful, desolate, terrified, apprehensive, or potentially restless. Studies show, 50% of those diagnased withy depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Generally, people dismiss it saying “anxiety” is only a “phase” or “overthinking’. As a result, individuals keep on enduring quietly with no assistance. In recent times, the Covid-19 pandemic has stirred death, obliteration, and disturbance across the world, and as a result, people are suffering from stress, anxiety, and trauma. Mental health is taboo topic that no one ever speaks about or feels comfortable mentioning, Our society doesn’t accept going to see a doctor fora mental issue, a real thing. Having firsthand experienced it myself, | found that there are very few centers in India where the youth can express their pain, unfiltered, and without being labeled as a patient of mental illness. “Art is a constant agent of transformation and is indeed the soul's drive to health” ~Cathy Malchiodi The goal of art therapy is to utilize the creative process to help people to explore self- expression and, in doing so, find new ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills. Art, either creating it or viewing others’ art, is used to help people explore emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, boost self-esteem, and work on social skills. ‘Through this thesis, | intend to offer a safe space to individuals facing such issues, to heal in their choice of a comfortable environment, and not confine them to any closed space. The intention behind this project is to step forward and explore the art and its variaus forms as a means of healing and create a recreational space far the users, with the idea of taking a break from hustle and bustle of urban sprawl and getting back to the nature and its roots along, with upliftment of art and artists. the project focuses on designing a space for the disturbed minds to share their feelings and thoughts in the serene environment and experience the artistic exploration,CONTENTS Undertaking Acknowledgement Dedication Abstract Table of Content List of figures List of Maps List of Tables CHAPTER 1: Introduction. 14 Project outline- hindsight 12 Issue Identification 124 Research question 1.22 Preliminary paradigm 123 Societal challenges faced by youths 13 Understanding recovery village 14 Vision 15 Aim/ Objectives/ Scope/ Limitations and Methodology CHAPTER 2: Literature Review. 24 Terminologies 22 Art therapy- a therapeutic intervention with adults 23 Colours speaks volume 24 Art + Therapy 25 Architecture as healing enviournment 2.6 Conclusion CHAPTER 3: Case Studies. i Art Therapy Sankalpa art therapy Centre, Pondicherry Centre for autism, Hong Kong Touch a life organization Comparative analysis Quality of space Quite healing Centre, Tamil Nadu Cholamandal artist village, Tamil Nadu Artist village Karjat, Maharashtra Comparative analysis vil ix xi xi xvi vi o1 02 0s 05 06 o7 08 09 10 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 23 23 24 28 32 40 42 42 46 52 56CHAPTER 4: Site Selection and Analysis 59 at Introduction to site 60 411 Site selection criteria 60 41.2 Site Identification 60 413 Why Gujarat? ét 414 Context Reading ét 415 Demographics &2 41.6 Mental illness in Gujarat &2 447 About the site 63 418 Site Parameters 63 419 Major Proximities 63 42 Site Analysis b4 421 Site study on certain parameters 6 422 Major Landmarks 66 42.3 Surrounding site views 87 4g SWOT analysis, 87 44 Area Statement 68 CHAPTER 5: Design Development 69 5A Area program 70 52 Functional flow of spaces 72 53 Zoning 73 54 Form derivation 79 55 Conceptual sketches 76 an antidote = xiCHAPTER 6: Final proposal drawings... 61 62 63 64 65 66 a7 68 69 6.10 6.11 6.12 613 6.14 615 6.16 6.17 6.18 Design features Accessibility Master layout Ground floor plan First floor plan Site sections Admin ‘alock Part sections Canteen area Central public zone Zoomed out sections Workshop area Wall section-Workshop area Cottages (type A & type B) Guest house Landscape elements Bridge (Nloor plan) 3D Views = Artas.an Antidote 75 78 78 79 81 83 85 86 87 88 90 91 93 94 95 9% 98 100 104[This page is intentionally left blank] Artasan Aetidote =LIST OF FIGURES 1. 14 1.2 13 14 24 23 24 25 Introduction Project outline- hindsight Figure 1.2: Image indicating the sensitive minds Figure 1.2: Filled with emotions Figure 1.3 A visual testimony from a patient about the power of art therapy sessions Issue Identification Figure 1.4: Figure showing world wide depression statistic Figure 1.5: Chart showing depression rates according to age groups Figure 1.6: Fig showing ratio of depression, anxiety and stress among youths Figure 1.7: Article on pressure of perfection in youths Figure 1.8: Mental health of teens Figure 1,9: Impact of societal challenges on youths resulting in stress Figure 1.10: How art and mental peace are co-related Understanding recovery village Figure 1.11: Abstract showing art joining hands with the internal issues for the rescue Vision Figure 1.12: The journey inside Literature Review Art therapy- a therapeutic intervention with adults Figure 2.1: youths and depression ‘Figure 2.2: Problems the current generation suffers from Colours speaks volume ‘igure 2.3: the bodies are painted into decorative artistic patterns ‘and motifs celebrating a rte of passage Art + Therapy Figure 2.4: Interconnected cycle of human:s feelings, thoughts and actions Figure 2.5: Art speaks better than words Figure 2.6: The flow of art therapy during therapy sessions compared to.an architect designing a building Figure 2.7: Expressing what is felt through art and not spoken words: Figure 2.8: Art speaks it all Architecture as healing enviournment Figure 2.9: Window as a portal into health Figure 2.10: Creating indoor-outdoor connecting spaces 02 03 03 05 06 06 o7 o7 07 08 09 16 16 17 18 18 1” 19 19 20 203. Precedent Studies 3.1.1 Sankalpa art therapy, Pondicherry Figure 3.1: helping hands coming together for the better future Figure 3.2: deployable strucutre to conduct group therapy sessions Figure 3.3: Mission of sankalpa Figure 3.4: Group therapy session Figure 9.5: Painting out the thoughts Figure 3.&Community art cart Figure 3.7: Community art cart Figure 3.8: Blooming thamarai, healing centre for kids Figure 3.9: Sankalpa logo Figure 3.10: Expressive art therapy session Figure 3.1 1 Integral art therapy sessions Figure 3.12: Community gathering open space for therapy sessions Figure 9.13: Public art cart practice 3.1.2 Centre for Autism, Hong Kong. : Austic art work by children suffering from autism Fig showing reception and therapy room connection Figure 9.16: Fig. showing sensory room Figure 3.17: Built in furniture for clean and smooth circulation Figure 3.18: Modular furniture Figure 3:19: Structural grid of the centre Figure 8.20: Front view of the autism centre Figure 3.21: Public art cart practice Figure 3.22: Model Top view 3.1.3 Toucha life organisation, Africa Figure 3.23: Art acting as a means of energy and positivity Figuce 3.24: The three R rule for healing of the Organisation Figure 3.25: Lego shaped buildings blending in with the surroundings Figure 8.26: Inhouse working space for therapy Figure 8.27: Low sill level circular windows ‘Figure 2.28: Aesthetical external facade with outdoor siting spaces Figure 2.29: Interiors of Creative Art Centre Figure 3.30: Elevation View ofthe art centre Figure 3.31: Isometric View of the centre Figure 3.22: Creative and Decorative interior views of the therapy centre Figure 9.38: Selah art centre Figure 5.34: Internal facade of the art centre Figure 6.35: Interiors of the art centre Figure 3.36: Interiors of the art centre Figure 3.37: Lilys art centre 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 oa 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 an at 32 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38Figure 3.98: DIY Internal and external props enhancing the beautify of the art centre Figure 9.39: Doors of Hope Figure 3.40: self designed communicating spaces: 3.21 Cholamandal artist village, Tamil Nadu Figure 3.41: Entrance view of Cholamandala Figure 3.42: Cholamandola Site surrounding areas Figure 2.42: Top view of the village Figure 9.44: Pie chart of users Activity Analysis Figure 9.45: Site plan of Cholamandala Figure 3.46: View of the Artist Village Figure 9.47: Map indicating the different Acivities practiced onsite Figure 3.48: Views ofthe village campus 3.2.2 Karjat Artist village, Maharashtra Figure 3.49: Karjat Artist Vilage Figure 9.50: 8D View from site indicating activities Figure 3.54: Site Plan Figure 3.52: Part Plan Figure 3.53: Section CC’ and section DD’ Figure 3.54: Open air amphitheatre Figure 9.55: Thatch roof with wooden structure Figure 3.96: Graphic showing how one along with his problem is connected to their roots Figure 3.57: Thatched roof huts Figure 3.58: Brahmanda, The Cosmic Egg Figure 3.59: Art installation Figure 9.60: Art installation 3.2.3 Quite Healing Centre, Pondicherry Figure 3.61: Quite Healing Centre Figure 8.42: Map showing location of Quite healing centre Figure 9.63: Site PLan Figure 9.64: Fig showing spatial distribution of spaces Figure 9.65: Fig showing circulation and movement within the site Figure 9.66: Closed v/s open spaces: Figure 5.67: image showing blending of nature into built form Figure 3.68: elements of healing Figure 3.69: Material polatte Figure 2.70: Light and air ventilation Figure 9.71: Entrance view of building Figure 9.72: Domes 38 39 39 42 43 44 44 a4 44 45 4S 46 a7 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 51 51 52 93 53 53 54 54 55 55 55 55 3541 42 Site study and Analysis Introduction to site Figure 4.1: Map of Gujarat, Narmada district and Junaraj Figure 4.2: Literacy ratio of male and female in Junaraj Figure 4.3: Ple chart showing ratio of workforce participation ‘and ocupational workers ratio Figure 4.4: expected tourist influx ratio in junaraj Figure 4.5: SC.ST caste ratio Figure 4.6: Chart showing Depression cases in major cites of Gujarat Figure 4,7: demographic index showing cases of depression in India Figure 4.8: Surrounding views of the site Figure 4.9: force of nature Figure 4.10: nearby healthcare Figure 4.4.1: blending nature ': Transportation facility Accomodation Site Analysis Figure 4. 14: Built v/s Open of junaraj village sre 4.15: Height Matrix of junargjvilage Figure 41: Site study on various parameters Figure 4.17: Figure showing site plan, existing trees, current site entry, setbacks and wind flow direction Figure 4.18: Zarwani Waterfall Figure 4.19: Statue of Unity Figure 4.20: Vishal Khadi Figure 4.21: Eco tourism campsite Figure 4.22: Sardar sarovar dam Figure 4.23: Junaraj Eco-campsite Figure 4.24: Neelkanth Mahadev temple, Karjan river and surrounding areas view Introduction Figure 5.1: Bubble diagram showing functional arrangement of program Figure 5.2: Workshop area spatial arrangement Figure 5.3: Admin area spatial arrangement Figure 5.4: Zoning option 1 Figure 5.5: Zoning option 2 Figure 5.6: Conceptual zoning on site Figure 5.7: Form derivation process Figure 5.8: Breaking up mass Figure 5.9: Social interaction Figure 5.10: Green interraction spaces Figure 5.11: Water feature wall 5.12: Informal spaces promoting wall painting Figure 5.13: Sunken gathering spaces Figure 62 62 BSSRBS SSR RRRk QRERRERE 72 72 73 73 74 75 76 76 76 7 7 7 xeFinal proposal drawings Figure 6.1 Site plan showing accessibility for different user group Figure 6.2 - Master layout Figure 6.3 - Ground floor plan Figure 6.4 First floor plan Figure 6.5 - Amphitheatre view Figure 6.6 - Central public activity zone Figure 6.7 - reflexology pathway Figure 6.8 - Site Section AA’ Figure 6.9 - Site Section BB’ Figure 6.10 - Site Section CC’ Figure 6.11 ~Admin block floor plan Figure 6.12 - Plan showing area distribution of admin block Figure 6.13 - Section 22’ ( admin block) Figure 6.14 - Section 33° section cutting guest house and whimsical) Figure 6.15 ~ Canteen floor plan Figure 6.16 - Detail Q (from section 22) Figure 6.17 - Detail P (from section 221) Figure 6.18 - Section 11 (section cutting canteen and sculpture garden area) Figure 6.19 - Detail (from section 11) Figure 6.20 - Sculpture garden roof detail Figure 6.21 ~ Detail R (from section 33’) Figure 6.22 - Central public space plan Figure 6.24 - Section showing public zone and amphitheatre Figure 6.23- Section BB' (Part sections showing details) Figure 6.27 ~ View from workshop facing library Figure 6.26 - Section showing workshop area Figure 6.25 - View from pond side towards bridge Figure 6 28 - Ground floor plan- workshop area Figure 6.29 -First floor plan- workshop area Figure 6.20 - Wall section- workshop area Figure 6.31 - Detail A- wall section Figure 6.92 - Detail B- wall section Figure 6.33 - Cottage type A floor plan Figure 6.94 - Cottage type B floor plan Figure 6.35 - Guest house ground floor plan Figure 6.36 - Guest house first floor plan Figure 6.39 ~ Pond view towards canteen Figure 6.37 -Aromatie garden Figure 6.38 - Botanical garden 78 79 et 83 84 84 84 85 85 85 86 86 87 87 88 88 88 89 89 89 89 90 ot 91 ot ot 1 92 92 93 93 93 94 94 95 95 96 9% 98Figuie 6.40 - Green island Figure 6.41 - Reusing boat for informal spaces Figure 6.42 - Reusing boat for therapy purpose Figure 6.48 - floor plan of spaces below bridge Figure 6.44 -Art shop Figure 6.45 - Exhibition display pannels Figure 6.46 Isometric view ofthe site Figuie 6.47 - Accomodation area view Figuie 6.48 - Accomodation area view LIST OF MAPS: 3.0 4.0 Precedent Studi (Map 3.1: Location of sankalpa art therapy centre Map 3.2: Location of Centre for autism, Hong Kong Map 8.2: Location of Centre for autism, Hong Kong Map 3.4: Location of Cholamandala Artist Village Map 3.5: Location of Karjat Artist Village Site study and Analysis Mop 4.4: map ofunara district showing area of site selection Map 4.2: Gujarat map showing areas having al the elements of nature Map 4.2: Gujarat map showing diff. areas rich in various art forms Map 4.4: Tourist map of Narmada district LIST OF TABLES: 22 3.0 5.0 Site Analysis Table 2.1: Table showing the study conducted by different methods to find out which age group was suffering from what mental iliness Table 2.2: Table showing characteristics of the control group on performing various treatments and trying various forms of art theray Precedent Studi Table 8.1: Comparitive analysis of case studies related to art therapy lable 9.2: Comparitive analysis of case studies related to quality of space Design Development Table $.1: ea program of recreational recovery village, Junaraj, Gujarat 97 97 97 98 98 98 100 100 104 25 29 29 43 47 61 6 61 16 16 40 56 xtlps “One of the great beauties of architecture is that each eB ca PRORETEUTNEM meee ee ~ Renzo Piano This section introduces my thesis and includes my personal story and an account of some past events and interests, that led me to the selection of the thesis topic and therefore the future in envisage with the completion of the study. There are various ethereal factors that affects the mental health of youths like self-esteem, family breakup of loss, difficult behavior. Physical ill health, abuses, trauma, prolonged sadness, social norms, attitude, perception, ethics of the society which we inhabit and religious preferences. As architects, we tend to have great responsibilities and by having an influence on people through our design and nevertheless our attitude speaks of our architecture. Buildings affect our moods and well-beings which might further encompass our integrity to face the sensible world ahead How can one explain the agony, wretchedness, vulnerability, sensation of powerlessness, fear, helplessness, and misery that one is going through? When people suffer in silence, they have a tendency towards complete isolation from their peers or at worst try to end the agony by hurting themselves or the ones closed to them. Like other forms of therapy, artistic healing works on the subconscious mind and manages to reveal and face the issues that either makes one feel uncomfortable and ashamed. Having it firsthand experienced myself, art acted as a form of rescue for me, pulling me out from dark to light. Asa youth the only outlet of stress, anxiety, anger and helplessness for me was through art. Art not only includes sketching or painting but it was through various forms of art such as music, dance and literature. “Creating artwork allows your mind to be in a safe place while it contemplates the tougher issues you are dealing with. One can use the tools of brush, paint, pastels, crayons etc to expose and ever fora short time color those issues in a different light” ~ George E. Miller Image courtesy: Vladimir Krajcovie“Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life.” ~John Lubbock Putting out one's feelings and thoughts on to the paper not only helps in achieving peace and stability but also acted as a source of introspection and helped gaining personal insights. There is a myth that youngsters don't need art as a therapy. Art therapy is mainly based for infants and for those for cannot express verbally. But what about the youths who needs help in. opening and letting out their pain, Having a designated center for therapy or consulting a psychiatrist raises many questions and judgements which youths are scared to face. The question arises here is, are there any such non labeled places promoting healing? Furthermore, if not then can architecture be used to create spaces that encourage or induce healing?“Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations”. The main objective behind this thesis topic was to enlighten the concept of therapy recreational villages for that part of the population who are the future assets of the nation and needs help equivalent to any other age group of the society. creating safe spaces where one can learn as well as heal was the main intention. In certain healing centres or rehab centres,aclient is asked to trytodo a significant amount of talking. Sometimes the topics are simple supply an excellent deal of insight into past behaviours and feelings. ‘What happens when past hurts and emotions block words to express? It may be difficult to open up about certain aspects of your life, particularly if you're naw asked to try ta do so without the help of drugs or alcohal. Sometimes art therapy will be in our own way to precise those emotions and open an otherwise closed door. With this arises yet one more question that, why to go to places if you are able to paint and heal at your home itself? ‘Away from the daily stressful routine and fast-moving lives of people, it is important to stop and take a break for ourselves and think is this what we are actually living for. One cannot heal in the space where they have experienced the pain. In other words, confined between the same 4 walls wont help in letting out the thoughts. One needs to change the space and atmosphere and reconnect back with nature to become the best version of themselves.1.2 ISSUE IDENTIFICATION 1.2.1 Research Question Ina society where death now takes place primarily out of sight, with the intention of keep ing the negative thoughts and anxiety out of mind, greater awareness needs to be brought up to the eyes of caregivers who may be unknowingly experiencing anticipatory erief. The experiential therapies that are utilized within practice today include: art therapy, sand tray therapy, and play therapy, etc. These methods have been deemed useful in therapy as ine the developmental level of the client, and an outlet for the client's emotions, to dete a8 a means of understanding the internal world of the client by the therapist The following research questions were answered by carrying out a survey and analysis of an art therapist from Art canvas design studio, Vadodara- Akanksha gore. Q1. What is the need of art therapy in today’s scenario? and how much is it successful?| OPN eae ae ae ee eee eed ee a Q3. What is the primary data collection and analysis that is needed? Od eres eee a cued ae ee Petal rc 5. what all parameters are to be considered while selecting a site mT See ental oat Service Admioetratin (6 Gs oat Nciratcwune tasocerseey MM | i acta Solas Art therapy is an experiential remedy that can be beneficial to facilitate change within a person seeking therapy. It is stated by numerous researchers that art therapy is a modality via which a client can eliminate anxiety and limit irritating and depressive. symptoms (Cohol- ic, 2009; Isaksson, 2009; Stuckey, 2010; Waller, 2006. — —_051.2.2 Preliminary Paradigm G EXHAUSTING TIMES: ‘ol Depression rates by age, 2009-2017 jate the burden c Flying was a nightmare for 32-year-old Amit Naik. To make matters worse, as a project manager with Hewlett Packard in Mumbai, he had to try and do it often There has been another occupational hazard furthermore. He couldn't address crowd without fumbling. “I would get panic attacks and infrequently take a sedative,’ says naik. However, seeking therapy never occurred to him till an encounter together with his friend and art therapist Ishwari Bose. They came to a conclusion that he should give art therapy a try. It has been one and halt year since his first session, but naik still remembers the 2 hours he spent colouring a paper blue, The colour was carefully selected by Bose, because it had a relaxing effect on naik. "I just painted my heart out. It made me feel so calm and shortly, | used to be completely hooked, “remembers naik. Who then continued the therapy sessions regularly. ‘An 18 year old boy, simon started attending art therapy sessions and explored some current feelings around his stress and depression including the intensity of his depressive state. At the age of 17 simon relaised the utter need for cure to his intensified anxiety and depression. In his therapy sessions simon stated that the choice of grey represented the general depressive mood he was experiencing at that time.he drew series of giant rocks that represented the feeling that every part of his life felt problematic and unmoveable.he drew himself smaller as compared to the rocks as the problems felt overwhelming. With passage of time, simon was able to understand that emotions can be linked back to events and circumstances. He could see by giving shape to the events that they were objects that could be contained and shifted within his mind.1.2.3 Societal Challenges Faced by Youths PRESSURE OF PERFECTION? a | op aes aaieeavs Mental health condition Se tees India's youth aeghaia ig FMR EN eI es One in 4 teenagers in India suffers from SSRREESESNTGNE. depression. And yet, we keep pretending this is eoatecoes. not happening in our own homes and schools. seins toeresainccceise India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019 gave usa Sven ions te ae "and" Jook at the haunting stories of afew youngsters —-—— who faced thesilentkiller-teenage depression. In todays society youths tends to go through many societal pressure and challenges leading to some worst scenarios. The main problem is the communication gap between them and their elders, not only family issues, but facing peer pressure, being a part of society's judgements, prooving yourself to be best, etc ends up in depression, anxiety and some rash decisions. At times it is also observed that the elders fails to understand the youths and their problems, Is it appropriate thinking only the infants or elders needs support and couselling? Miority of the youths which are considered the assest of the nation are also suffering from stress. Giving it @ name of overthinking and neglecting their mental health has lead the country to loose many of their bright assests. this societal challenges have taken away the voice of the youngsters and hence they don't feel free to open up.in addition to this the youths are also afflicted by new challenges such as An Identity Crisis: Who am |? Lack of s confidence and low s Asense of hopelessness: Where arr Confusion and ambiguity concerning moral What is right and wrong The negative impact of the electronic media: Entertainment? Competitiveness in education: Exce Me by who1.3 UNDERSTANDING RECOVERY VILLAGE “If art is therapy, if art is to inspire, if art is a weapon, if it isa medicine to heal soul wounds, ifit makes one not feel alone in his or her visions, or ifit serves as transportation to a higher self, then that is where i aspire to live every day.” Rudy Gutierrez A recovery village is one where an individual can hi ically develop both mentally as well as spiritually. This type of village, with its numerous recreational acitivites provides a safe space to individuals for expressing their thoughts and things that bother them. Sometimes a person is just unaware of how to deal with traumas and energy which is reflected a a response may not be in positive aspect to the person on whom it is being poured. As a result, the person is tagged with being mental of retarded. But it’s just a simple misconception of the process of dealing with such emotions, be it if any kind In cases ike this, the ~— recovery village. = plays. as major — role Providing a safe space to people for opening up emotionally, this type of village helps understand and reduce the stigma associted with mental illness, Not many peaple are aware of the repercussions one wrong decision can cause in life when a person is not thinking staright. Recovery village helps in rebuilding the lives, the lost swif confidence, gain back the courage to lift yourself up on feet and go into the world. It helps individuals to gain their power over their life back. And most importantly it helps individuals to be happy again, to feel content and important. The various recreational activities introduced to all age groups aids in bringing one close to oneself, and to nature. It Focuses deep'on introspection and retrospection.With the increasing need of treating mental a place with no constraints and judgement themselves along with the side by side pro} ‘An enviournment with infusion of all naturg of this dessertation. oF.5 AIM/ OBJECTIVE/ VISION/ SCOPE/ LIMITATION =®VIsion: To facilitate global art exchange, bridge barriers between cultures and explore the transformation through connection AIM: The aim to investigate how art and architecture can inform healing and provide space and events where healing can take place Exploring various techniques of art as a means of therapy. To re-integrate the segregated people with mental illness, back into the society using various elements of nature for peace and harmony. OBJECTIVES: Using art as a form of therapy to cater current ongoing issues ¢ depression and anxiety, Bringing art enthusiasts and expertise together to provide var 1 opportunities to learn, create, exhibit the works and act as a means of expression for af individual. To create an integrated environment where mental healing takes place To design esteemed environment that provokes user's self-esteem by offering them dignified built environment. To provide safe interactive spaces for peaple to communicate, grow and utilize the indigenous art forms as-am Q score: A common p ns of healing rm for the artists, public and locals is established to allow increased interaction. Recreational activities can increase the inflow of tourists and in turn generate livelihood for the region. fit LIMITATIONS: The project will primarily cater to the needs of the people in need of therapy and not general masses. Introduction of such project will indirectly uplift the local community: and artisans by p exhibit, oviding economic opportunities and a platform to explore andART: Art is a diverse range of human activities involving the creation of visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), which express the creator's imagination, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. AUTISM: a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by diffulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behaviour. ARTIST'S VILLAGE: it is a hub for creative minds such as artists and sculptors, where they can gather all together to share their knowledge and experience through their artworks. ART THERAPY: Through integrative methods, art therapy engages the mind, body, and spirit in ways that are distinct from verbal articulation alone, :Act therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being, THERAPEUTIC ARCHITECTURE: Therapeutic architecture can be described as the people-centered, evidence-based discipline of the builtenvironment,which aimstoidentifyand support ways of incorporating those spatial elements that interact with people physiologically and psychologically into design. HEALING: Healingis the process of the restoration of health from an unbalanced, diseased, damaged or unvitalized organism. The intention behind this project is to step forward and explore the art and its various forms ‘as a means of healing and create a recreational space for the users, with the idea of taking a break from hustle and bustle of urban sprawl and getting back to the nature and its roots along with upliftment of art and artists.Bn mC m eae eae ac ae ete Ele tie communication skills could also be more eT CT eam ast CaS RO eee Te Stuc Senn ketd De facore erie ea Rn ae CSM Cae ac me key (2010) utilized many alternative kinds of art within the SS eee SE CuD ncn: Crm eee EM a eR ee Cee ea Nan ea ace) Petrie lay Natale (1996) referred to and described two schools of thought currently existing in the field of art therapy. First, art has for years been used as an interpretative tool to lend information regarding thoughts, memories, and feelings of individuals who may be unable or unwilling to express such verbally. According to Natale, the information gleaned from analysis of a client's art representation is then used to develop a treatment plan for psychiatric symptoms. Second, and to address the purpose of this study, art is considered to be healing in and of itself and may be used as a treatment strategy for individuals with emotional or behavioral difficulties (Natale). Casey Franklin (2000) discussed the metaphorical healing power of art in revealing contents of the inner psyche when expressed in a completed art product. He compared art to a container for emotions too intense to be acknowledged and owned by the conscious Art, according to Franklin, provides @ communication tool to reveal awareness. deeper layers of emation onto a concrete visual representation to be received by the conscious when it is ready and able. Franklin (2000) also discussed the role of mindfulness in art therapy, with the therapeutic process providing psychological space to contemplate one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors during the creative activity.COC teas} Stadyauihor Fondling [Alm “tay popatiion Henderonstal. [Not | Tecumineticheingapecaofcratng ACT |W) Sex maleand ema {Goon prod [mantle mental bat onsen PSD pete spe Populi undergraduate stants (US) ith PTSD amon elas simulans pchthery peop meson Sindmirewtak Not |Tossanifaimaling le oGeigiiant) — RET. STOSEA)— Sealand ome GOB prod |i edt, compared wo senrtol group. 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The night before, children from the area helped her whitewash the walls. “At fir t, they were very fant. They said they don’t know how to paint. Or, that they will spoil it. Some said that -d with abandon,” says hesi they don't like to paint. But sooner or later they came slowly and paint Mehta. There were paintings of flowers, butterflies and also wrote their names on the white walls. Tete eee eur eke ener uaa ret ae TCC a om oe them free from the limitations and restrictions of perfection, hence allowing their feelings Oa ge nen eee ee ee CMM eee ene enn men Rc Rn ea Coram ests aca RU net each eco eater ULM ce ic mene ici Ran aS eee en rae tee ROE Meu Recs urci2.4 ART +THERAPY Artis an inherent feature in every society. It was used by our forebears as a medium through which to speak and document important events revealed by way of trances and visions. By simultaneously reflecting and predicting social trends, art has continued to cultivate a practice of being a medium of self-expression and creative enlightenment. The visual arts specifically — be it drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, music - have been seen through a poetic lens as an innovative rite. Yet there’s more to art than this- there’s also the neglected aspect of its healing properties and qualities. However, art then became a way of non-verbal communication to attain both a conscious and unconscious state of expression. Sigmund Freud, pioneer of the discipline of the psychoanalysis, made the distinction between primary and secondary processes of human kind. He said, imagination, symbolic, non-verbal and non-discursive modes of thoughts belonged to the primary processing part of the mind, where the thoughts belong. These modes represent the conscious and unconscious minds respectively. nested ce of FSGS “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures” ~Henry Ward Beecher“ART can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist”. ~Eileen Miller Art therapy encourages this pictorial of the self and therefore the art produced is seen as a spontaneous process released from the unconscious through introspection. There- fore making the art produces a projection of what's felt, experienced or of the self. Even though art, in its title, is therapeutic, patients cannot necessarily paint their way back to health. It is only with assistance of a therapist that emotions and conflicts surface to assist the patient. The art that's created is finished with the complete understanding of its creator that it going be psychologically analyzed to its fullest capacity. The art isn't necessarily beautiful or obvious in its meaning and content. “The process of art therapy is based on the recognition that man’s most fundamental thoughts and feelings derive from the unconscious, reach expression in images rather than words” ART IMAGE ar > — THs SOCIETY A ARCHITECTURE ART THERAPY VS BUILDING INTERVENTION,A space can make you sick as well as it has an ability to make you heal. Healing in psychology, medicine with the spiritual sense involves a process where the patient or the recipient receives a physically external antidote so as to assist them to heal. Itis then up to the patient to take the inward step of acceptance and ret- rospection in order to progress the healing. However, if we ignore the qualities of physical context it could involuntarily slow the he ng process, The concept of a window wasn't only as an element to bring a ray of light in to the building. It became a portal that transcended patients from painful and miserable reality to a space of meditation that results in relief. It was a way of accessing memories of better times and places that progressed patients to better health study showed that when hospital wards looked out onto nature, patients healed faster. The modernist architect, Roger Ulrich performed the experiments that proved that the window views could affect healing. eal sae aces Ecce fies el eg teNes laste rac faeces cme Cee] ind to the natural landscape or environment which it disple Vereen Rue en ete ue Rec tC Pee nedten Naor: Te Eee) Tilsiel renaston in our brains reese als in our brains affect us in line w way Wiens teva a eo arn ona ent2.6 CONCLUSION The connection to Self: Healing begins when one is in a space of retraspection. The space however is one that must be comfortable and a reflection of oneself. The connection with the City: The city environment is harsh and busy and tends not to offer many places or spaces of Fetrospection and contemplation. The site should be a part of the city but detached from the fast pace. The end-user should be able to arrive conveniently with public transport to the site to allow a large catchment of people seeking a place for healing. The site should also be in a place that is not difficult to navigate and find. The connection to Nature: Human beings cannot live without natural surroundings. The symbiotic relationship that exists between the two is one that has to be nurtured. A physical and visual link with nature has positive beneficial qualities that help in healing and health in general. The connection with Light: Natural sunlight Kills harmful bacteria and cleans air. Light is also a symbol of growth and provides a space with emotive sensual character. The Healing of dead spaces: Healing takes place in an environment away from the urban sprawl and hence the users should focus on his/her, vacant, deserted, isolated dead spaces and give them a purpose. The site should hence be selected keeping in my all the aspects of nature and should be in the outskirts of the city where new developments are taking place.3.1 ART THERAPY PRECEDENT STUDIES This section is related to the study of different ideologies of an art therapy centres and the use of art and various art forms in healing youths and children. Sankalpa art therapy Centre, Pondicherry Image courtesy: Khara woodsSankalpa, Pondicherry, India LOCATION: + handled by: auroville art organisation + lead therapist: Krupa jhaveri + location: auroville, tamil nadu, india, + project year: 1993 * + site description: located hehind pavilion we oa of tibetan culture, international zone. ne ee "ed + climate: warm and humid climate é F UD et B + vegetation: palm trees + shrub cover J | Pa (a ¢ MISSION: To provicle supportive spaces, tools and training for open creative expression, nurturing awareness reflected in art. To facilitate global art exchanges, bridge barriers between cultures, and. explore transformation through connection. IDEOLOGY: Art is a mirror to the deeper self. Each image is a capture of that reflection, and can be a mandala or sacred circle, a photo, drawing or other form of visual art which speaks to you Let this be a safe space to nurture meaningful self-expression for each of you, and a space to connect through your practice and may this bring more peace, healing, depth and connection in this world. Programs offered: ‘Lincividual expressive art therapy sessions 2.Supervision/consultation B.integral expressive art therapy training“Creating safe spaces”- krupa jhaveri: herapy Without Borders, with specialized earch on the the e of traditiona cred Indian art forms including kolam, links be What is art therapy? People around the world often ask me this question an we create, it is our subce ertain patterns in that vi nd symbols better than | ¢ ir reflection. This mirror ongst various ted talk by kru 1 play, integration etc, one W to express their inner selfs by the means of indegenous art forms ‘one such example she stated in her blog was about kutch a city in Gujarat. IN the tragedy of 2001 kutch earthquake, many villages disappered. the elderly women of kutch shares their stories of survival through stiching and emberiodery works, which also acts as a means of income for them. By doing this they portrays their story of resiliance through patch works etc.In her blog she also states that it is very neccessary to find a right fit of population to a medium. example- adolescence; children try to express themselves through metaphor of the characters.one young girl was brutally abused in her home. she vent out her anger, intentions, wishes and affirmation through stitching and drawing differentr dolls with different colours and mediums. by doing so she felt empowered by her own art and was able to get back to her life by expressing her trauma through the medium of art. usCT CME Col gen MSc cae ce MYA Le CCIE eeu Ra ear eee Mate ce ene cee nae Ae tres eo eC en eo eee ren eee RE re Ie ea Ute an Coe co Pee eT ae Me ue Te eC et nae Cr MES cl ee Ran nic ona oe RemCentre for Autism LOCATION: Victoria park, hong kong, china This complex will be erected in victoria park in Hong Kong, and the building will utilise mainly bamboo panels and glass. The structuren will only be one storey, allowing for the architecture to blend into nature. rain water harvesting will be utilised to supply water to toilets and sinks within the facility. the building will be facilating both natural and mechanical ventilation. CF aia, OF HONGKONG” Ng 2 tation oni ar a Ni Keeere me me a Cee eran ec Cmte ies ae oe omes fully fitted with the hidden s aces on rece) ema a OMIT Tam Mea Tee Me Naa a SE ge cee Seats Re ey h as painting, drawing and CES a ee eee se Rea Art for autism is @ modular complex specifically designed for the purpose of carrying art therapy with autistic children. ide to express The aim of the complex is to pre children with the space, themselves among loving and ng, parent and staff, through one on one tution. Art is an important farm of therapy for the children, and can h » develop the cognitive skills. and further their imagination and abstractv thinking, the ned and ability of ¢ target audience have greatly impacted on tl he structure and its fur onality.st3.1.3 PRECEDENT STUDY 3: Touch a life organization, Africa alArt Therapy Centres - Touch a Life Organisation Providing healing to the children of different age groups who have been exploited. RESCUE People who designed the center: KIM LEWIS: Design Collaboration with Veronica Valencia, Christian Prasch, Heather Hazelwood, and Alex Lacey. Mission : The Touch A Life kids at the Care Center in Ghana have access to healing through artistic expression at Connor Creative Art Center. After recognizing the impact this type of environment had on the healing process fora survivor of trafficking, Touch A Life partnered with other like-minded organizations to build more Art Centers around the world. Their Art Healing program has Art Centers in Ghana and Cambodia, The other centers include Selah Art Centre and Lily’s Art Centre. People who designed the center: KIM LEWIS: Design Collaboration with Veronica Valencia, Christian Prasch, Heather Hazelwood, and Alex Lacey. Touch A Life, surpassinga huge milestone with 15 years has been a non-profit organization. Collaborating with like-minded partners, They have been able to creatively design spaces and programs that provide healing for childrens who have been exploited by slavery and child labor. On asking children on several occassions here that, "What is your favorite building at the Care Center?" Unanimously they always say in a loud exaggerated voice, "The ART CENTER!" They have seen the darkness of child exploitation turned into light-filled artwork, and didn't these life-changing transformations to end in Ghana, They have been dreaming of building art centers all over the world. want Whether in Ghana, Cambodia, or wherever the next Art Center will be, the Touch A Life Art Healing program seeks to bring restoration and renewal to children who have had a piece of their childhood stolen by slavery and exploitation. Art Healing brings freedom.1. Connor Creative Art Centre: Art Director: Kwame Ayensu Location: Ghana, West Africa Built-in: 2012 Climate: warm and humid climate Vegetation: Tall Guinea grass, together with a scattering of low trees The reason behind Lego architecture: Connor’s Song was ereated to honor a little boy named Connor, who tragically passed at | the age of 12. He loved art, Star Wars, and Legos, so we designed the art center to look fike 3 building blocks using local materials including concrete culverts. The architecture is symbolic. Legos are not meant to stand alone. When built together, they are strong and create something beautiful..Just like these children. Together they are stronger.Ce art center located Touch A Life Care Ce the Touch A Life children can expre: nor Creative Art Center is a th ty of the nter. It is a place emotions in a creative and noninv. Led by Art Director, Kwame Ayensu, the children engage in therapeutic art practices to expand ‘Idview. The tive Art Center came together with the help of Art Feeds and Vagabond Designs. Th as giant Lego bricks, with bold, primary colors ind enrich their wi for Connor structure is shaped that stand out from the Ghanaian landscape.2. Selah Art Center: Location: Battambang, Cambodia Built-in: 2016 Climate: warm and humid climate The inspiration behind the design: The Lotus theme throughout the design. newly restored houseboat features a The Touch A Life team loves what Kim had “The flower represents purity, faithfulness, vitality. Vitality is the ability to live, grow, develop...the power to endure and survive. to say about her inspiration lotus and and Growing in muddy waters, the lotus roots can go up to 4 feet deep. The deeper the waters get, the deeper the flower roots down to survive. Yet, all we see on the surface is this delicate, beautiful flower. For the design of the Art Center, | suggested the lotus as our theme for the boat because the girls at Rapha House have persevered through ad yet they radiate with pure beauty.” ersity, Interior : The Art floor pillows fe Center features low tables and or projects and_ instruction, easels both inside and outside, an area for dressing up in costumes, a small stage for performances and presentations, and plenty of shelves stocked with art supplies.373. Lilly's Art Center: promote hes xpression. Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia Built-in: 2016 Climate: warm and humid climate The inspiration behind the design: The theme Hope’ with brightly painted doors covering the entire front facade. Standing tall on the this cottage is naw a beacon of color and light Lilly's Art Center is "Doors of em Reap Rapha House ¢ for girls who have survived trafficking a exploitation. Kim envisioned these walking through a colorful door and finding hope on the other side of a dark path that may have led to this place,Interior : Lily's Art Center features an installation of brightly painted doors on the front facade, a custom desk and shelving unit in the shape of an elephant, low tables with floor cushions for projects and instructions, and open shelving stacked with books and art supplies.3.1.4 COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS PARANETERS SRWALPRART THERAPY, CENTREOF | YOUGHAUFEART | WFERENCES PONDICHERRY unis won | CENTRES, AFRICA ONG FIRPOSEOF STUDY To sly the | —Understnding the aystudyngtteceatveartwors | natureofchild | trauma of ki, pean peesing sie ter” | pychology and | understanding their | rind and setting nem ee rom | Now spaceafecs | thoughts and fears the cht themind of | though heir children, creativity TOEATION = Gomori create At |ocation centre, chara, | shouldbe in Westatica "| the outstrts seahat | orperphery nthe pensherya the core ofthe | Centra the ty, centre, | ofthe ty tity of Ponce, Tantody. | Vtora Pork sattanbang, camtoda, = ‘tivenr centre, sem weap, cambodia ae IO Acres. - ~ 7 conrom The therapy Intheousits othe | centeshould Central pack wth “The surrounding majorly comprises | greens around, | “"YSurrounded by lush | be in ofeaticarecerveswitvertes | Presence oviarge [SCENES witha | minimum Testemtcnmerch es | Cnmuca nck | ARAM ardin near vit healthcare WAY OF WORKING Theceaehae Providing They prone svpportveand | chiseentoemplore | Touchatile | spccand ‘seatveopensacestor | andjotdovn ther | _ongansaon have | beter cepretson sedrmnretie | thougheswantest | cated desgnepsces | envronmeat thoughts throughart,Conmunty | — confusion by | andprograms that tothe people mromechereoungescreatvty | prodding dpe | _prvcenealngior | fra ood andscexgresson beyond | ‘clentnesand | chidren who have been | thought, Iudgementsandfesrworks with | legespaces | expitedby avery | process ad ‘roups, india, ay. without andehiabour. | Staining estrus. = TPES OF PAGESFOR Formal sensory | The art canta const normal THERAPY roomandat | of busing blocks that | semi-public therapy room, One | ook ite Lego peces | specs Spaces onentoratre wth | Storey bulling | Lego shape bullings |" opoyble sto od paper veh lssand_| brings 2 new carter erruieer amboogwinga | anda sense of tema oopernes | payin forthe Vetclsed secure |ehlden tel hapoy ‘cavronment, | dea‘Adults, children with some trauma, ‘women, family, mix group et. children of 3-10 ‘years age group. ‘Children of all age groups who have People ofall ‘experienced trauma ‘and have been exploited. 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Sper 5 | openspace hres | Om SEE greens around and | OT nd a — Open spaceswith greens around | A oe of ound and payill | around help heptocpen vp ine rover | envronmenthelas | “ours orenvonne®® | to open up process: teopenspthe | "oughtprogss | Meehooe ‘thought process. a Indvival exresive aPEIETEPY | sengey room spy rooms sessions supervision/consultation | So room Tee _ integral expressive art therapy | Tere®¥ or training3.2 QUALITY OF SPACES PRECEDENT STUDIES This section is related to the study of quality of spaces and how natural elements and the nature of spaces helps in healing process. The resident artists run the Artists Handicrafts Association, a cooperative which looks after the village and overlook the sales hey do this by showcasing painting, sketches and, sculptures of wood, metal, stone, terracotta, handicrafts, batik, pottery, ceramics, etc. in a permanent exhibition within the complex. wD.Cholamandala Artist Village, Tamil Nadu LOCATION: Injambakkam, Palavakkam, Tamil Nadu ARCHITECT: Shilpa architects and M. V. Devan SITE AREA: 10 acres SITE SURROUNDINGS: North: St Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, Spencer's store West: Commercial areas like shops , Siva Hospital, Vael's Billabong High International School South: Sugajeeva Cathedral, St. Thomas church East: Residential area, olive beach Being India’s largest self-supporting artists’ village and one of the most successful in Asia, this beautiful village is truly a magnum opus of contemporary art. It is equipped with all that is needed for an arts village.lt displays a representative collection of the works of prominent artists of the Madras Movement in contemporary Indian art, Trafic congestion East cost road Commercial shops: Site Bay of Bengal Harichandira st. road The Cholamandal Artists’ Village is an idyllic place that has earned reputation world ‘over and is now, one of the major tourist attractions in the Coastal city. ACCESSABILITY: The presence of the East Coast Road increases the amount of road noise coming into the site as it has heavy traffi. The site is easily accessible as it is visible from the main road, The most common. way to access the site is through cabs, autos, bus or private transport. There are ample amount of commercial stores around the site Chennai international airport -21.6km §Q) Tombaram railway station -19.1km [fm] Iniambakkam bus stop -30m CONNECTIVITY: The primary access to the site is through the EC road on the west. The secondary access is on the east via the Harichandra St. The accessibility to the site becomes easy as it is directly connected to the highway, making it easy to access by public transport. 43Site study The site is mostly flat with a slight gentle slope at the north east. The residential plots are zoned away from the main road, maintaining a quiet atmosphere around the houses, with public spaces oriented towards main road. There are multiple amount of trees around the site enhancing the privacy, and acting as noise buffers 7.3 acres - 29,540 sq, m The pathways are used for both vehicular Percentage of built up area: 64% and pedestrian movement. Activity analysis: Total no. of artists: 45 plots with 42 houses, but 30-35 residents reside in the community at present. Itis divided into 4 different zones based on users. Public zone, Semi-public zone, private zone and open spaces. esoens USERS WsTORs wns , Msn ; . See Planning and analysis fmecr’® Open air theatre: . There is an open-air theatre where you can catcha dance, music ora theatre performance. Residential area: Replete with old world charm and resonating with character, the houses are distinet and speak volumes about the kind of lives artists lead. Parking: Visitor parking: 1265 sq. m -Used only during events or exhibitions. Located in the public zone right next to the road hence not affecting the residential zone. SITEPLAN ; Each house has it’s own parking according to TS Powczowe tsi ZOME their user requirements.