Anaha Spa At Shreyas Retreat Wellness block by Akshay Heranjal |
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| DESIGN NAME: Anaha Spa At Shreyas Retreat PRIMARY FUNCTION: Wellness block INSPIRATION: The design is portrayed as an open palm taking inspirations from hand mudras. Each spa room is positioned in different angles to offer spectacular views of the surroundings, while concealing the guests from the outside with exposed brick screens made by local masons. The material palette is very organic with exposed concrete walls, brick screens and flooring in natural Indian stones taking inspiration from the pure connect of an individual with the inner-self during yoga and meditation. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The vision is a sustainable model focusing on the connect of man in the realm of nature. The design follows natural contours with part of the building half submerged connecting to the isolating quality of the earth. The light and air movement is planned from a series of sunken courts. The feel is organic with natural light washing concrete walls with a play of light and shadows. The strong design language with brick-work, wooden doors and open-to-sky spaces merge the interior and exteriors. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Designed as a Retreat within Retreat, the spa block at a Shreyas Retreat in India offers spectacular layers of experiences. The climatologically designed spaces connect within the interiors and exteriors keeping a constant bond with nature through sunken courts and centrally placed open to sky water-body which helps in maintaining the micro-climate of the interiors all day long, through the year. Exposed finishes, local materials and craftsmanship accentuate the organic feel of the space. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was started in August 2014 and completed in September 2016. The project is well published in print within India and on-line media world wide and has also won the the coveted Kohler Bold design Awards in India. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The wellness blocks being a new insert in an existing yoga retreat which has been destination for repeat guests from around the world due to the serene setting and Indian hospitality experience. The new block follows the experiential language with each block growing from the sunken gardens into the sky, often blending into a series of greens. The feel is further exaggerated on the upper level with large openings on the east, allowing natural sunlight to create a powerful setting for the Yoga sessions at sunrise. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The design is spread over an area of 2000 square meters in two floors on a site area of 26 acres. It has 10 spa rooms with each of them being 60 square meters and Yoga areas spreading over 200 square meters. TAGS: Shreyas Retreat, Spa, Exposed concrete, climate, Brick screens RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The design is based on understanding the concepts of yoga, meditation and the essence of the yoga retreat being a journey of self discovery. The study and discussions with the clients and guests at the retreat sensed a strong need for being constantly connected with nature. The same was achieved with a play of neutral and earthy tones in the material palette and spatial experience. CHALLENGE: With the setting being very serene the challenge was to keep the design very natural and neutral. The process required us to undo the typical design elements and add in more simplicity and yet make the space sophisticated considering the back ground of the well reputed yoga retreat. Inclusion of exposed walls, local stones and the Brick screens designed parametrically but constructed using local techniques and masons added in a subtle yet distinct character to the experience of the spaces. ADDED DATE: 2017-02-04 07:46:20 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Aditi Pai and Jaikumar IMAGE CREDITS: Main image: Shamanth Patil Optional image #1: Shamanth Patil Optional image #2: Shamanth Patil Optional image #3: Shamanth Patil Optional image #4: Shamanth Patil |
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NAME: Shreyas Retreat PROFILE: Shreyas, a sprawling 25-acre retreat on the outskirts of Bangalore offers guests a private and tranquil haven to pamper, nourish and recharge themselves. Shreyas looks to combine fine living with a spiritual touch, where guests can immerse themselves within the wisdom of the timeless spiritual tradition of Yoga and Vedanta. Situated in stunning gardens and with an organic herb and vegetable garden where everyone is welcome to come and help out. Recognized as One of the Finest Yoga Retreats in the World, Shreyas is elegantly designed luxurious retreat on a par with some of the more exclusive small retreats in the world. Shreyas prides itself on its service, which is an attempt to apply the eternal Vedic instruction – Athiti Devo Bhava – or ‘treat thy guest as an embodiment of the Divine’. Shreyas is a member of Relais & Chateaux, a collection of the finest hotels worldwide. The essence of Shreyas is the concept of wellness of body, mind and soul, for the purpose of self-mastery that manifests as excellence in all that we do. The principal medium through which guests are exposed to this is Yoga - which is non-denominational and open to people of all faiths. They demonstrate through various customized programs that, contrary to popular belief, Yoga can be practiced by everyone – fit or unfit, old or young, supple or brittle. Yoga has an amazing effect on the body and mind energies allowing one to deal with life's ups and downs with sense of equanimity. Shreyas will appeal to those who wish to understand/familiarize themselves with the philosophical tradition of India, without necessarily delving into its organised religious aspects. Traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga are practiced – this includes simple posture classes for stress management and moves on to more advanced modules. Besides the physical postures, Shreyas also offers breathing exercises (Pranayama), visualization techniques (sakshi bhava), deep relaxation classes (Yoga Nidra), Yogic kriyas (jala neti, Vaman dhouti) and candle meditation (Trataka), etc. People are also encouraged to get a way from an over-worked and hectic lifestyle or the rigors of the office; to come and de-stress by working in the organically grown vegetable and herb gardens, planting paddy and getting their feet dirty! A true retreat geared to self -discovery, where the intention is to bring a little of the best of Indian spiritual wisdom (namely, Yoga) into the lives of its guests. |
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Anaha Spa At Shreyas Retreat Wellness Block by Akshay Heranjal is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 - 2017.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Akshay Heranjal . · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Akshay Heranjal . |
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