Location:     Hyderabad India

Plot Area:   42532.56 sq ft              

Built area:  11249 sq ft.

Design firm: tHE gRID Architects

Designers: Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar

Film Link: Youtube link: https://youtu.be/mnAr1PeZkwM

Daaji’s home, designed for the World spiritual leader for (Heartfulness) (awarded Padma Bhushan) transcends bricks and mortar. It merges the physical and emotional, replacing ‘you’ and ‘I’ with ‘US’. Influenced by Biophilic ideology, it embodies a symbiotic relationship with nature. The house is situated in the Heartfulness Centre at Kanha Shantivanam in Hyderabad, in a gated community. The land, initially, was full of rocks with a few existing trees. These rocks, it is said, are primeval entities, one of the very first in the world. Sensing their intrinsic preciousness and uniqueness, Daaji wished to keep them in situ. This, thus, became a challenge while planning the organization and executing the footprint of the house. Drawing inspiration from Indian household values of togetherness, sacrifice, and love. Preserving ancient rocks and trees, honouring their primordial significance. A home goes beyond physicality, creating a loving environment. The plants providing medicine and oxygen while exchanging vibrations. The design prioritizing habitat preservation balance and a deep connection with nature define the essence of a home. This makes this house a ‘home’ — making it clear that it is not just the strength of brick but also the strength of love that binds the roots of the home.