LAKSHMAN SAGAR NATURE RESORT
A Zero Kilometer Design Project - Ethics + Ethnicity + Ecology
Genesis- Perched at the banks of the picturesque Lakshman Sagar lake, this 150 year old hunting lodge was the jungle getaway of the royals of Rajasthan. Initially , the suggested direction was more towards a heritage destination that would we inspired by the grandeur of the Raj. Proposed design methodology was to explore beyond a single narrative and apply a more wholistic design approach based on the relationship between the landscape, the nature, the people, the culture and the layers of history. A Zero Kilometer Design methodology.
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Exploration- Raipur is primarily an agricultural community, with a self-sufficient "Jajmani" system in place, i.e. the village community consists of various skilled artisans who make a living by crafting everyday objects, farming tools and household utensils. The first phase of our methodology was to identify and collaborate with these artisans. The second phase was to involve these creative communities as our design partners not just means for production . By involving the local creative community in our ideation processes, the outcome became intrinsically more suitable to the local conditions. This partnership gave us the opportunity to explore sustainable resources and processes.
Conclusion- The success of this project largely depended on the synchronization of various actors, who would otherwise be working in isolation depending on their skills and expertise. Regarding the choice of materials, an effort was made to use materials as local as possible and as sustainable as possible. Local materials already are best suited to the conditions of the region. Similarly the true essence of any craft is the story behind it, which has been used as the inspiration behind every object and experience of this property.
NEIL SILVERSAND RESORT - ANDAMAN ISLANDS - INDIA
Neil Island (Now called Shaheed Dweep) is one of the pearls of the Andaman & Nicobar Archipelago. This pristine island, with a human population of 3000 or so, is almost untouched by human development. Therefore, while designing this resort, we have taken great care towards preserving the natural ecosystem of the island. For example, the layout of the property has been designed in a very organic and fluid way, in order to accommodate desired number of cottages with minimum need of clearing existing vegetation. For each plant that had to be removed, many more have been planted to create a beautiful and lushes landscape.
3D Renderings and Picture of the Project.
SILVERSAND RESORT, HAVELOCK ISLAND, ANDAMAN ISLANDS
It has also been our effort to use and apply materials and processes that are ecological and sustainable. For example, we have used local waste wood pieces from local saw mills in Neil and Port Blair, to create beautiful wooden murals that adorns the walls and ceilings of the cottages in this resort. We have also used materials like coir and palm leaf to create shades, pergolas and hand woven lamps, throughout the property.
The architecture of the cottages and restaurant/bar are inspired by traditional Nicobari huts of Kondul and Jarawa tribes, adorned with hand painted tribal paintings on the outside and equipped with all modern amenities required or a comfortable stay.
It has been our effort to celebrate the local culture and history of this group of islands by using them as our reference for various elements of our interiors, such as the colour palette, furniture, products, graphics and installations. For example, the doors, windows and furniture of the cottages and restaurant/bar are inspired by a deconstructed fishing boat, commonly seen at the white sandy beaches of Neil Island. Similarly, the oar ensemble bead back is a poetic representation of this common sight from the beautiful beaches of Neil.
3D Renderings
The Silversand Havelock is a beach resort located on the pristine beaches of the Havelock Island of Andaman. While designing this property, it has been our effort to use various eco-friendly materials and sustainable processes. The interior spaces of this property draws its inspiration from it's colonial past, regional flora & fauna and maritime culture. The Havlock Restaurant interiors are influenced by the colonial style architecture of the Ross Island, once considered to be the Paris of the East. The Sting Ray bar gets its name from the deep water sting rays often spotted at the beaches of Andaman. The most significant representation of this idea are the quirky stingray bar stool especially designed during this project. Other elements of the underwater theme are the jelly fish pendant lamps and coral inspired drop lights. Similarly the rooms are designed in aqua marine colours and coral, tribal fish motifs and coral inspired table lamps.
SILVERSAND VILLAGE RESORT Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)
This self-contained village style resort is an architectural ode to the motherland of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Situated on the paradise Island of Havelock (Now Swaraj Deep Island), the resort is walking distance to the beautiful and stoic Kalapathar Beach. The resort pays homage to the colours, culture, flavours and lifestyle of the villages and farmlands that surrounds it. The cottage of the resort borrows its colour palette from the colour-blocked pastel skyline of local village neighborhoods, the lights that adorn the resorts are inspired by everyday village utensils such as the milk-cans, water pots & well buckets. The ceilings of the cottages are created as a mosaic of waste wood pieces generated during construction and furniture fabrication. The resort is equipped with a grand swimming pool, Spa rooms, spacious gardens, children play pens, a vibrant restaurant, a luxurious roof top bar with a spacious open deck and a picturesque view of lush green farmlands on all four sides. In other words, the Silversand Village Resort is a destination by itself.
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INTERIOR PROJECT - THE INDRAVAN HOTEL - NEW DELHI
This Hotel is located at the centre of Lutyen's Delhi, a radial away from India Gate, in the very heart of the Indra Gandhi National Center for Arts (IGNCA). As one of the government's most extensive architectural projects in the nation's history, the IGNCA was seen as a powerful opportunity to assert a post-colonial Indian identity in Lutyens' raj hangover Delhi. Thus we have tried to retrace the Story of India through its several major phases and re-contextualized into different aspects and areas of this concept boutique hotel.
HARAPPAN ROOM: The executive room is inspired by the Harappa Civilization. Grain motifs on carpets signify a flourishing agrarian community, the shapes of toys echo in the lamps, bullock carts in the table and bronze coin jewelry in the lamp stands, as prayer bowls are interpreted in avatars as diverse as lights, the legs of the bed are inspired by Harappan worship vessels , and the animal seals signifying the concept of a currency, are embossed into bedside table tops.
MUGHAL ROOM: Intricate jharokhas and jail works perpetuate through mosquesand forts, their passion for symmetry and geometric motifs percolates into The Mughal rooms. In a period where Persian and Indian architecture meet, formidable forts were attired in passionately rich inlay colours of golds, reds, Persian blues, silver and greens.
On Lapis Lazuli walls tiny pieces of broken sheeshas (glass) embedded in jaali geometrical patterns, hang like frosty icicles behind the bed in the Mughal Rooms. Elements of the Red Fort silhouette is captured in the backs and of chairs and beds - evocative of the formidable strength of Mughal forts. Velvet dominates in soft furnishings, printed with glimpses of scenes from daily life.
On Lapis Lazuli walls tiny pieces of broken sheeshas (glass) embedded in jaali geometrical patterns, hang like frosty icicles behind the bed in the Mughal Rooms. Elements of the Red Fort silhouette is captured in the backs and of chairs and beds - evocative of the formidable strength of Mughal forts. Velvet dominates in soft furnishings, printed with glimpses of scenes from daily life.
3D Renderings Mughal Room
GOLDEN AGE ROOM: This chapter of Indian history saw the beginning of the Classical Ages. From the time when innovation is no longer functional but aesthetic, an air of prosperity filters into the rooms of the Golden Ages. Bright and vibrant marigold yellows, rani pinks and peacock blues merge with generous doses of gold and bronze, inspired from clothing and temple art. Sublime motifs on chairs, sofas evocative of the singhasan/bedi of kings and deities, furniture is inspired by intricate temple architecture, the curves of a veena echo in the shape of a curved couch, while the iron pillars built during this period of great metallurgical advances form the dining table legs. Folk tales from the Panchatantra splash across the walls and a the soul of a Kanjeevaram sari reflects on the blinds.
3D Renderings - Goolden Age Room
3D Renderings and Actual Pictures of Various Private Residences
Work done with Sarthak Sahil Design Co.
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Work done with Sarthak Sahil Design Co.
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INTERIOR PROJECT - VAANSA RESORT, JIM CORBETTE, INDIA
