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ARCHITECTURE<br />
THE ARCHITEACT HAS TRIED TO PROVIDE<br />
A PEACEFUL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT<br />
IN TUNE WITH THE PROJECT THEME.<br />
kitchenette gives easy and quick service to the rooms away<br />
from the main kitchen.<br />
Two separate staircases, located on the east and west sides,<br />
lead to the first floor for short and easy movement. The<br />
west staircase conveniently connects the other blocks<br />
including the admin<strong>is</strong>tration block of Siddhi Memorial<br />
Foundation. Both these staircases lands on to an open<br />
corridor with a view of the courtyard below, leading to rooms<br />
and other prem<strong>is</strong>es.<br />
the front of the room where the lead person and the Guru are<br />
seated during religious functions. Common toilets are provided<br />
both inside and outside the building. A kitchen, with a dining hall<br />
providing full time service, has one<br />
additional access on the east side of the<br />
building. Th<strong>is</strong> access serves to transfer<br />
garbage without d<strong>is</strong>rupting the clean<br />
environment and activities of other areas<br />
as well as to move foods and beverages,<br />
etc. Similarly, for exit to the back lawns,<br />
one access has been provided for near a<br />
separate kitchenette planned on the<br />
northern part of the building. Th<strong>is</strong><br />
The first floor cons<strong>is</strong>ts of a Medical Hall, a Meditation Hall,<br />
and toilets for both men and women, (a children’s day care<br />
centre <strong>is</strong> planned in the future).The other facilities on the<br />
Above: Th<strong>is</strong> entrance provides a<br />
convenient means of passage for<br />
ambulatory residents.<br />
Top: An ankhe jhyal provides a homely<br />
touch.<br />
Right: A wide portico in front provides a<br />
relaxing sun-drenched sit out.<br />
36 MAR-APR 2006 SPACES