Aristotle said something to the effect that nature has made all things specifically for the sake of man and that the value of non-human thing in nature is merely instrumental. This line of thinking troubles me. And, it continues till this day. The inherent drive for dominion of man over…
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, Today I want to talk about a concept, an idea that is abstract but at the same time can be applied to the concrete. It is at the intersection of education, philosophy and architecture. I will start with something general, apply to the concrete by…
An incredible feeling to look back just a few months in the past when we began construction for Mandala at Raga Svara. Like all built spaces the transformation of the landscape feels overpowering to me. Everything we have built whether at The Northstar School or now at Raga Svara, is…
Introducing Samskara at Raga Svara. The architecture and landscape of Raga Svara is purposeful and beautiful. I have shared other spaces that we’ve designed on the campus earlier. Each space has its own character and ambience which is primarily directed towards creating a sense of belonging and peace. Our…
Borges said, “The Universe is an unstable world of the mind, a labyrinth, a chaos, a dream”. For the longest time, I have been thinking about how we may find some anchor, some stability in the maddening chaos that we find ourselves in. My thoughts at Tedx Nirma University.…
Each and every space Raga Svara is carefully thought about and designed. Each space is its own unique experience. While each space is unique, they all have a common design philosophy: to create a sense of belonging and purpose. One of the key experiences at Raga is meditation. While designing,…