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Concept Development • Around these are arranged, in two concentric circles,
building predominantly in square module connected
• The built form of this project has been arrived at, after through shaded corridors and interspersed with
careful study of the various requirements as well as the courtyards and flanked by two concentric pedestrian
activity pattern and the circulation, based on an introvert walkways. So, all the buildings are oriented to the centre
composition which resembles and symbolises ‘LOTUS’, lotus court with Swamiji statue.
which is considered a sacred symbol in all religions.
Also it is well known that the lotus gets its geometric • Vehicular circulation is kept at the periphery, leaving the
form by multiple overlapping of squares as seen in the entire campus predominantly pedestrian.
Vasthupurusha Mandala & Temple architecture.
• Most importantly, this introvert form relates to the • The spaces in between the buildings are filled native
trees, fragrant gardens and herbal plants.
teachings of Swami Vivekananda about ‘SELF’, ‘LOOKING
WITHIN’ and ‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’ as well as the • The North-eastern corner of the site is allocated for
famous saying ‘MANY TO ONE; ONE TO NONE’. performing rituals like Homam.

Concept Development Evolved from Guiding Design Principles Area 3

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