My main goal through this project was to create a space that would provide an opportunity for the locals of Ban San Si to practice the art of Thai medicine, especially since the village does not currently have a medical centre. Unlike Western medicine and healthcare practices, Thai culture is heavily influenced by the connection of body and mind, and treating it through a combination of natural elements like herbal medicine as well through yoga, meditation, and Thai massage. This practice is rooted deeply into their history and dates back to the time of Buddha.

Through this project, I attempted to create a space that will work as a platform for the elders of the village to pass down their practice to locals, while also attracting tourists. This Thai wellness and healing centre that I have designed also incorporates spaces for yoga, meditation and massage. The traditions of herbal medicine and ayurveda are also perpetuated through the herb and flower gardens in the courtyard that provide resources for making the medicine. Additionally, there is also a shop where readymade medicine can be bought by locals and foreigners to generate revenue for the wellness centre. There is also a kitchen and ding space for people to gather and share meals, which I hope will also bring a sense of community. When designing this space, I have also considered the idea of convection cooling where pools of water are shaded to flood the space with cool air during the hot tropical summer, especially surrounding the meditation space. Most of the spaces I have designed can also have multiple functionalities so they can transform to fit the need of the locals as they see best.