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THE PLANETARY OASIS

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IAD: BA

Krishna Sood

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Orrery

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2085 Narrative

In 2085, society is digitally saturated and spiritually hollow. AI governs life, screens display planets in real time, yet curiosity and connection have vanished. Touch, ritual, and community are forgotten, replaced by sterile automation. Energy systems strain the Earth as humanity grows more detached. Planetary Oasis emerges as a spatial response—an architectural ritual that reconnects us to the cosmos, to nature, and to each other. At its heart, the orrery becomes a tool of alignment, memory, and wonder.

Spatial Concept

In 2085, Planetary Oasis reclaims a forgotten power station as a sensory, celestial sanctuary. Rooted in Indian astrology, the site is divided into planetary zones—Sun, Moon, Mars, and Venus—each designed for holistic growth. The Engine House becomes a solar-powered art garden with bird installations, trees, and a golden-ratio staircase. The Boiler Room hosts an interactive orrery beneath a digital glass roof for stargazing. A Moon-zone meditation pod rests underwater in the existing pond. Mars revives the stables for horse therapy, while Venus centers around fire rituals. This is not just a space—it’s a ritual of reconnection.

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