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●The inward-looking courtyard is a dynamic core that orchestrates the play of natural light
and shadow, transforming the atmosphere through the day.
●Monolithic materiality in the seamless use of terrazzo, micro-concrete, and lime plaster
enhances spatial continuity and visual calm.
●Fluid curved transitions and organic forms nurture harmony, softening acoustics and
guiding intuitive spatial flow.
- Name of the Project: Avyaana
- Location: Goregaon, Mumbai
- Area: 5,850 sq.ft
- Date of completion: 2025
- Principal designer: Gaurav Sanghavi, Harsh Pote and Tanmay Mukherjee
- Photo credit: Dinesh Mehta Photography
Rooted in the quiet philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, Avyaana, the experience centre embodies the art of simplicity — a spatial narrative that celebrates imperfection, transience, and the beauty of
restraint. Rather than striving for immaculate precision, the design embraces time as an active participant, allowing the space to evolve organically with light, shadow, and human presence.
Architecture and interiors converge here as a single, fluid gesture. Neither leads nor follows; instead, they coalesce to form a unified spatial experience where movement feels intuitive and
emotion takes precedence. The curvilinear vocabulary softens transitions, dissolving boundaries between zones and nurturing a sense of calm continuity. Every curve is deliberate,
not ornamental but emotional, guiding one’s journey seamlessly through varying scales of intimacy and openness.
A restrained, monolithic material palette amplifies this sense of cohesion. The fluid transitions between terrazzo and micro-concrete floors, curved lime-plastered walls, and seamless ceilings eliminate visual clutter, inviting quiet contemplation.
The tactile warmth of the materials that is soft to the eye and grounding to the touch, enhances the spatial intimacy, while subtle acoustic absorption from the curved surfaces nurtures a meditative silence.
Here, sensory engagement unfolds gently. Light, texture, and proportion come together to evoke stillness rather than spectacle. The design resists the urge to impress; instead, it soothes, offering a sanctuary that draws visitors inward. This invisible emotional layer, though intangible,
defines the very soul of the space. It is architecture as atmosphere, not demanding but quietly earning attention.
Avyaana, in essence, is a lesson in timelessness. By rejecting excess and embracing imperfection, it achieves a kind of equilibrium, one that feels both grounded in the present and
enduring in its relevance. Each element, from the soft curvature of walls to the choreography of daylight, contributes to an environment that is human, sensory, and profoundly still — a space designed not merely to be seen, but to be felt.
