Raga Svara Wellness Center
Idea and concept Location
Raga Svara, as in the words of its founders,
focuses on the therapeutic, aesthetic,
philosophical, and ecological well-being of
oneself in conjunction with the Raga Svara Wellness Center
surroundings. is located in Rajkot, Gujarat,
Raga’s logo “Pause” indicates all those who
India.
enter this green haven consciously pause in
This location provides a
time, reflect, listen to the body in synergy
serene and tranquil
with nature, and get rejuvenated in an
educational way.
environment, ideal for
With such a clear vision for Raga, the onus wellness and relaxation
on the architects was to make minimal activities.
interventions in the existing landscape and The center's setting is designed to enhance the experience of
have nature take precedence. holistic healing and rejuvenation.
Architectural style
Master Plan
The site’s linearity, old trees with enormous canopies, agricultural land, proximity to the Rajkot–
Bhavnagar highway, and the site’s natural terrain were the main influences on the architects’
decision to use a biophilic approach to design.
The architectural language was delineated by exploring basic aspects of roofs, walls, and floors.
Floors interweaved inside and outside with landscape; walls with maximum transparency to enjoy
lush vegetation; and roof being simple, horizontal exposed concrete slabs.
Internel space
Reception Yoga Block
Amenities Block
Cottage
Typical Block Treatment Block
An asymmetrical mandala
pattern, that was created as a
central aesthetic branding
identity, is subtly blended in
the lookbook, signage,
exposed concrete ceiling
patterns, wall murals, and
flooring. Mandala designs
Building construction and material
A rustic mood board created around four Indian Interior and exterior floors and outside landscaping
Ragas, regionally sourced natural stones, and are intertwined; walls have maximum transparency to
customized furniture made from solid teak and rattan appreciate luxuriant greenery; and the roof is made of
are characteristics of Raga’s interior design. plain, horizontally exposed concrete slabs.
Element of green technology
In an effort to create a welcoming atmosphere, the
entire roof is concealed by hanging curtain creepers,
which literally act as a green curtain as you enter the
lobby.
References
https://www.archdaily.com/998353/raga-svara-wellness-center-
shanmugam-associates
https://www.shanmugamassociates.com/about
https://www.archiscene.net/medical-architecture/shanmugam-associates-
raga-svara-wellness-center/
https://www.shanmugamassociates.com/saprojects/ragasvara