Designed as a “retreat within retreat”, the 1,850 sqm spa block is a new “insert” at the a well known yoga retreat in India that offers new layers of spaces and experiences.
Shreyas retreat
Designed by The Purple Ink Studio as a “retreat within retreat”, the 1,850 sqm spa block offers buffer zones and creates smooth transitions from the exterior to semi covered and interior spaces.
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- 30 December 2016
- Bengaluru
The main block disappears into the earth and is half submerged to connect to the isolating quality of the earth, with the light and air movement planned from a series of sunken courts. The approach to the main area slowly opens up a plethora of spaces which are programmatically planned to suit the smooth spatial transitions of the guests.
The spaces are further held together with a strong design language of hand-crafted jaali screens, solid wood doors and openings which merge the interior and exteriors, quite literally.
The landscape merges the geometry of network of the surrounding paths to form break-away spaces for the guests to lounge. These buffer zones create smooth transitions from the exterior, to semi covered spaces, and also offer a beautiful play of light.
Anaha Spa at Sherayas Retreat, Bengaluru, India
Program: spa
Architects: The Purple Ink Studio
Design team: Akshay Heranjal, Aditi Pai, Jaikumar, Nishita Bhatia, Priyanka Bankapur
Area: 1,850 sqm
Completion: 2016