Abstract:
Harmony, the very thing that lets humans exist in peace not only with themselves but also with
the surroundings. To be in the utmost health, there should be a harmonious balance between
mind, body and soul and in utmost comfort a harmonious connection between man, the built
and nature.
In the urban setting, constant exposure to buffers like tensions, stress etc. create a
disconnection not only with our surroundings but also within ourselves and make us more
susceptible to issues like anxiety, depression etc. These disconnections are the reasons that the
harmonious balance between man and environment (natural/built) is distorted and as a result
the balance of mind, body and soul is affected. Thus, the need is to delayer the urban buffers to
reconnect man, nature and the built to promote well-being.
Architecture can be a mediator to help delayer these buffers through establishing the dialogue
between man, built and nature.
"The thesis intends to bridge nature and the built, through thefusion oftheir intangible and
tangible elements, to connect man with the surrounding thus enhancing wellbeing."
The aim is to use architecture as a tool to promote wellbeing and healthy lifestyle through
exposure and interaction of user with the scenic and therapeutic environment of Kinara. The
resultant effect will help user in rejuvenation of senses, reestablishes connection with nature
and unwind to achieve wellbeing
