Bagchi Karunashraya

Bagchi Karunashraya is a 20-acre palliative care campus in Bhubaneswar that approaches healthcare through the lens of environment and dignity. Set on a former laterite quarry, the design works with the site’s natural contours, transforming depressions into water bodies and weaving buildings gently into the landscape. Instead of institutional blocks, the campus is composed of low-rise wards, courtyards, shaded verandas, and gardens that encourage movement, light, and ventilation. Patients, caregivers, and visitors remain continuously connected to nature through views of water, trees, and open skies. Laterite stone, passive cooling strategies, and local art root the architecture in its regional context while ensuring thermal comfort. Facilities for care, administration, learning, and staff housing are organized as a series of interconnected clusters, creating a balanced rhythm of public and private spaces. The project demonstrates how thoughtful planning and material restraint can foster a calm, supportive setting where architecture quietly enhances well-being.