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Mumbai, India
A Sojourn into Serenity
In the heart of Mumbai, where the pulse of the city meets the tranquility of design, a sanctuary emerges, a testament to the art of interior alchemy.
Where the Horizon Softens
Envisioned as a sanctuary of peace, this residence is a narrative woven with threads of light, texture, and space. It’s a place where architecture becomes a language of comfort and elegance, inviting the soul to find solace.
The design is a symphony of elements, each playing its part in the composition of a home that is both a personal retreat and a canvas for artistic expression.
The Poetics of Space
Spatial stories unfold like a breath, slow, cyclical, and purposeful. Every curve, texture, and thread is crafted to evoke the sensory and the poetic. The design is a dance between geometry, local materials, and advanced principles.
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Nature’s elements are the guiding force, with the design rooted in the earth and flowing with the natural terrain.
The Touch of Earth
The materials used are raw, natural, and locally sourced – inviting touch and grounding the visitor.
Lime-plastered walls with smooth, hand-burnished finishes for a soft, matte glow.
Reclaimed teak wood, rich in history, used in furniture, partitions, and detailing.
Natural clay paint pigmented with muted earth tones, reflecting the region’s stories.
Location:Â
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Type:
Residential Property
Built Area:Â
2,200 sq. ft
Status:
Completed 2023
Client:Â
Private Wellness Collective
Design Intent:Â
Mindful Design, Nature Immersion, Earth-Centric Architecture
Architectural Studio:Â TARA Design Lab
- Principal Architect:Â Meera Jaisingh
- Interior Conceptualist:Â Ankit Nandan
- Ayurveda Consultant:Â Dr. Shikha Rao
- Acoustic Design:Â Quiet Earth Studio
- Craft Partners: Satoli Clay Artisans & Kumaon Weavers’ Guild
Global Design Excellence Award
– 2023
India Design Forum Honors
– 2024
The Dance of Light and Shadow
Arrival Pavilion:
A serene space with a suspended home collection welcoming guests into a semi-open reception wrapped in charred bamboo screens.
Aromatherapy Lounge:
An earth-scented waiting space where guests choose their journey through scents, creating flowing patterns of light on stone floors.
Treatment Rooms:
Six bespoke therapy rooms, each themed around an element – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether, and Moon – with dedicated temperature, sound, and lighting to evoke an inner peace.
Experience of Space
Sound Dome:
A meditation dome chamber set deep into the hillside, used for Tibetan bowl healing and chant meditation. The acoustics are designed to hold resonance, making silence feel louder.
Herbal Steam Grotto:
A natural rock-carved steam space infused with eucalyptus and vetiver, with light streaming in through a glass sliver in the ceiling.
An elevated timber platform overlooking the near, shaded by a canopy of green trees, where morning yoga and night stargazing sessions are held.