ST. JOHN'S GERIATRIC CENTRE   1 2 3 4 5

Site Area :  1.7Acres
Built up Area :   12,000 sq. mt. 
Status :  Under-construction  
Client :  CBCI Society of Medical Education

Collaborating Companies Credits-
Structural Consultants: Manjunath & Co.
MEP Services: YMG Service Consultants
Civil Contractors: Abraham & Thomas Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

The Design Proposal for St. Johns Geriatric Centre involves in Creating a Strong Sense of Community among Elders through spaces that offers serendipity. Healing is to be dealt as a holistic approach rather than only Medical Support. The Design of spaces play an important role in achieving this quality of Healing. Nature is the best healer for all of us, so establishing the connection to nature plays an important role in achieving the Vision of the institution. 

CnT Architects have visualized this by creating a series of accessible landscape spaces and decks that could overlook the adjoining landscape. CnT was awarded to take up the design of the Geriatric Centre in the St Johns Hospital Campus through an invited competition. The design of the centre was conceived by the following visions.
1. Socializing care: The Architecture aims at creating a strong sense of Community among elders through spaces that offers serendipity. Healing is addressed as a holistic approach rather than purely Medical Support. The design of spaces play an important role in achieving this quality of Healing.
2. Connecting to nature: Nature is the best Healer and establishing the connection to nature plays an important role in achieving the vision of the institution. By creating a series of accessible landscape courtyards and overlooking decks, the Geriatric & Palliative centre offers its guests an undisturbed connection with nature.
3. Healing as a Holistic Approach: Healing is a very holistic process and medical support is only a part of it. We looked at the Geriatric & Palliative centre having various places to Rest, Relax and Communicate with other inhabitants. Accessibility & proximity to nature helps create a serene environment and helps making the Healing process more comprehensive and holistic.