ASHRAY REC Foundation Old Age Home

Conceived as a compassionate response to Ladakh’s harsh winters, this project creates a warm, self-sustaining community for destitute elderly residents. The first phase accommodates 60 people, with space for 30 more in the second. The site includes dormitories, double units, a dining hall, prayer and recreation rooms, a common area, and an open-air theatre. Everyday needs like cattle rearing and kitchen gardening are woven into the plan to ensure emotional and physical well-being. The design draws from traditional Ladakhi settlements—accessible, compact, and oriented south to maximize sunlight. Locally available yamang stone and rammed earth mixed with concrete balance strength and insulation. Solarized bathroom walls, insulated water tanks, and carved wooden eaves reflect deep respect for local climate and craft. The landscape, with its soft and vibrant planting, turns the complex into a comforting refuge that blends functionality, culture, and care.