The Institute was intended to be an Island of Excellence in providing a comprehensive cancer cover

for the entire state of Rajasthan, a lofty objective indeed! Personally, we realized this was a unique
opportunity to weave together two seemingly paradoxical streams the philosophy of the East with
the technical excellence of the West.

We have to address the Mind of the Patient, not only the Body. We attempted to achieve this through
an understanding of the timeless philosophy expounded by our ancestors and thought this would be a
unique and exciting foray into unchartered territory.

To realize this, we drew up a base matrix, which we felt covered most of the major parameters/issues
we had listed in our study. The issues here refer to distinct demands made by a hospital of this
nature and the entire planning process catered to resolving the same.

The determination to make the place user-friendly is evident in the emphasis given to the functionality
of the place. Circulation routes for staff, patients and visitors were meticulously worked out and
segregated to facilitate user convenience .

Although essentially basic and modern, the architecture of the Institute brings to life the spirit of the
heritage that characteristics the city of Jaipur.

The exterior with its interplay of huge stone walls and intersecting planes, the complex geometry, the
traditional red and beige desert sand stones that are textured and juxtaposed into the overall
composition and above all the play of light and shade, each echo in timeless association. The people
instantly recognize this.

This feeling of familiarity with its surroundings is carried through into the interiors with the creation of
multiple courtyard spaces that gently filter suffused light into the circulation and waiting areas.

Light is drawn through a fascinating array of skylights into the multiple out-patient courts, from the
ribbon of light that pours through the observatory-like dome, to the sixteen sculptured skylights of the
main OPD. Light becomes ethereal as it gleams through tiny shafts (reminiscent of the temples) and
generates a sublime and tranquil environment.

Recognizing the end user to be vernacular, perhaps even illiterate, the architect used a truly
innovative way of facilitating visitor movement. The problem of language/signage systems was
completely solved when we used the passion for colour that is the hallmark of Rajasthan into simple
colour-coded pathways.

The traditional Chaurashta of radiating streets, coupled with colour coding, resolved and made the
process of path-finding effortless .

The entire plan draws upon the concept of the Mandala, the very model for the city of Jaipur itself.
The plan follows the principle of nine squares with the main blocks being the, OPD, Diagnostic,
Admin, OT suites/ICU, in-patient, future expansion and the garden courts with the meditation cells .
The spine runs diagonally across the Mandala connecting all the major activities.