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REHABILIT
ATION
CENTRE
 Drug rehabilitation centre
INTRODUCTION
Drug rehabilitation is a term for the processes of medical or psychotherapeutic
treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription
drugs, and street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general intent is
to enable the patient to confront substance dependence, if present, and
cease substance abuse in order to avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and
physical consequences that can be caused, especially by extreme abuse. Treatment
includes medication for depression or other disorders, counselling by experts and
sharing of experience with other addicts. Some rehab centres include meditation and
spiritual wisdom in the treatment process.
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aim
To provide an Architectural response to societys health needs by creating a detox facility which
is ready to Motivate, Inspire and Help drug addicts in their battle to overcome addiction.

oBJECTIVES
To create a place that can enhance Holistic treatment for drug addict patients

To create a therapeutic environment which will be devoid of institutional or prison

mentality design concept.
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SCOPE
The project entails the planning and design There is an appropriate recommendation
scheme of both inpatient and out patient that the proposed facility should have a
drug de-addiction facility which comprises : prototype in several regions of India which
Patients accommodation will go along to minimize and cure the rate
Therapy (all forms) of addiction among the youth in the
country.
Recreational areas
Most of the drug addicts are of the ages of
Monitoring areas 15 years and above. Therefore the design
Support facility will be based on teenage to 30 years for
treatment and rehabilitation.
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Methodology AIM

OBJECTIVES

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

LITERATURE STUDY DATA COLLECTION CASE STUDY

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

INFERENCE

AREA STATEMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES

SITE SELECTION AND ANALYSIS PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS

FINAL DRAWINGS
Literature Study

Ledgehill Treat
ment and Reco
very Centre
Ledgehill treatment and recovery cent
re
Location : Nova Scotia, Canada.
About the facility
Ledgehill was named for the ledge on
the hill, a prominent landmark that exists on the 110-acre
property. Nature abounds, fields, woodland, beaches and
coastline are all within reach, with several connected walking
paths.
Originally the site of a farm from the
1800s, the property was built as a corporate training centre
and retreat to 4-star hotel standards. Guests often remark that
it feels like a charming inn. Indoors, you can find private,
well-appointed bedrooms, numerous meeting rooms, several
fireplaces, a library, a dining area, and a sunroom. Private and
away from distractions and temptations, Ledgehill is exactly
where it needs to be.
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Site of 1800s farm, the property covers morere
than 110 acres of fields and woods. Formerly acorpo
rate training centre and a 4 star inn. Numerous paths and quiet areas are found around the prope
rty.

Areas in the centre are :

LIBRARY
COUNSELING ROOMS
ACCOMMODATIONS
GARDENS

The site is surrounded by vegetation, rocks and water bodies,

Also private and away from the city. Surroundings play an
important part in recovery.
Source : www.ledgehill.com
Literature Study

Alta mira
recovery
programs
 Alta mira recovery programs
Location : Sausalito, California.
Alta Mira is a residential treatment center with the mission of providing world-class care for individ
uals and families suffering from addiction and co-occurring disorders
Residential treatment centre whose mission is to provide Hope, Strength and Inspiration for indivi
duals and families suffering from addiction.
Their amenities and services are :
Single, double and private rooms
Yoga, acupuncture, massage and
guided meditation
Physical theraphy
Nutritional counseling
They also have outdoor recreational areas like KAYAKING and SWIMMING POOL

source : www.altamirarecovery.com
Alta mira recovery programs
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Site selection AND JUSTIFIC
Location : Challaghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka
ATION
Climate : Gentle warm in the day, Cool and breezy
in the evening.

Vegetation and Current land use :

Barren lands with small shrubs.

Near the bellandur lake makes a good view

Easy to reach from all sides.

Located at the central part of the city and

calm residential area.