When the site is around a stunning lake, it is but natural to build around it and fuse the lake visually into the built encompass. We did just that in the Astitva Spa block extension of Anantya Resorts, the curvilinear structure built around the lake, the private treatment rooms coming up as circular spaces that spill out to a private garden. The brick and stone structure springs a surprise at every turn in the interiors, the free flowing design culminating in an open deck facing the lake.
Textures, patterns, jaalis mark the exposed brick walls, the walk- through deceptive at the entry point, only to thence open on to a sunlit central courtyard and private garden spaces outside each room. Kota stone, IPS flooring marks the interiors while Ferro cement brings in the undulating design element on to the roof to tie in with the language of stone and bricks.
The free flowing, organic brick structure is a humble tribute to the master architect Laurie Baker
