Swasthya Sthal (The Healing Core)

Project idea

Project Title: Swasthya Sthal – A Campus Dispensary for MNIT Jaipur

Declaration:
This project aims to design a campus dispensary for Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, that addresses the growing healthcare needs of its students, faculty, and staff. The project is conceived as a functional, accessible, and environmentally responsive healthcare space that integrates medical services with architectural sensitivity.

The design intends to provide a calm and healing environment that supports both physical and mental well-being. It incorporates efficient spatial planning, universal accessibility, and climate-responsive strategies to create a patient-friendly and staff-efficient facility.

This dispensary will not only serve as a point of primary medical care but will also act as a symbol of the institute’s commitment to holistic wellness. The project is contextualized within the institutional campus fabric, taking cues from its user group, circulation patterns, climatic conditions, and future scalability.

The goal is to achieve a balanced fusion of healthcare function, architectural aesthetics, and sustainability, to serve the community with dignity, privacy, and efficiency.

Project description

Scope of the Project Solution
The scope of the project encompasses:

Site study and analysis of context, climate, circulation, and surrounding built environment.

Zoning and planning of spaces including reception/waiting area, OPD rooms, pharmacy, diagnostic and emergency zones, administration, toilets, and utility areas.

Integration of universal accessibility features such as ramps, handrails, wide corridors, and barrier-free restrooms.

Climate-responsive design strategies including natural lighting, cross ventilation, and thermal comfort solutions.

Use of sustainable and low-maintenance materials in alignment with environmental and economic considerations.

Provision for future scalability and adaptability based on the growing needs of the institution.

Technical information

Occupancy Type: Health care facility (as per NBC 2016 classification – Group C, Sub-Group C-2)

Building Type: Single-storey

Structural System: RCC framed structure with shallow foundations

Wall Construction: Brick masonry / AAC blocks with plaster finish

Roofing System: Flat RCC slab with insulation and waterproofing treatment

Flooring: Non-slip vitrified/ceramic tiles in public and clinical areas

Doors and Windows: Powder-coated aluminum sections with clear/obscured glass panels

HVAC: Split air conditioning units in consultation rooms and pharmacy; natural ventilation in general zones

Lighting: Combination of energy-efficient LED artificial lighting and ample natural daylighting

Water Supply & Sanitation: Standard plumbing layout with borewell/tank-based supply, overhead storage, and concealed drainage

Electrical: Concealed copper wiring with proper MCBs, earthing, and emergency backup provisions

Fire Safety: Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency exits as per NBC norms

Accessibility: Ramps with handrails, tactile flooring, barrier-free toilets, and wide doorways

Documentation

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