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Located in the center of the city, the Matrimandir Area is home to the following features:
1. A location for concentration is the Matrimandir.
2. The Banyan Tree: a symbol of unity, it was the sole tree in the area when Auroville was
founded and serves as the city's geographic center.
3. The Urn and Amphitheater: The hushed gathering and pre-dawn bonfire take place in the
amphitheater. The central feature of the amphitheater is an urn covered in marble.
4.3.5 Inference
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Concept-A place with diverse community, does not depict any particular religion.
Integration of nature- emphasizing the integration of the built environment with the natural
surroundings Illumination and Acoustic considerations
4.4 Comparitive analysis
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