Eastern India is a land of water bodies, lakes, ponds, and rivers. Outskirts of Kolkata is dotted with over 13 % of registered water bodies. Human body is more than 2/3 rd of water element. Maintaining a balance of elements, particularly water, was crucial for our wellness center.
This Wellness Center Is Inspired By The Surrounding Water Bodies | SALIENT
Attributes of water and its connect to our sensory responses is key to wellness.
As an ever-growing city, Kolkata is a home to many physical and psychological ailments. This project – A wellness center aims in restoring the physical, mental, and spiritual (body, mind, and soul) balance through hospitality and care.
This wellness retreat has 3 essential components – The spa, The yoga Shala, and The Salon. The site was carved out in a peninsular profile surrounded by a 5 acres of water body (lake). Located within a 90-acre Holiday-Home Campus, the wellness facility includes 24 guest blocks. These are for staycation guests participating in longer wellness programs.
A total of 14 key treatment areas comprising- western treatment (massages), ayurveda treatment (massages), hydrotherapy, mud/Dhara therapy, the yoga Shala, the kriya Shala, the beauty treatments (salon).
Here is a design which activates your muffed sensitivities. It induces us to perceive even the subtle responses performed in the treatment with distinct clarity.
Design Ideology: A series of experiential courtyard was developed for the wellness center with meandering narrow walkways linking introvertedly planned, disintegrated blocks/modules.
When the guest walks through multiple courts (each designed scientifically to activate our 5 sensory perceptions), the transitory experiences, employing water and nature in true Biophyllic settings calms us instinctively.
The highs and lows, the stillness and the turbulence, light and darkness etc activate our deeper/ remote cells of neurocortex – those which remain dormant in the urban environment.
Daylight, natural ventilation, textures, Colours, fragrances, the flowing architectural form, aromas of earth, sounds of the winds and much more all tied up in the singularity of terracotta shade is rejuvenating.
The tangible should give way to the intangible.
The design includes prescriptions of Vedic architecture to induce positive energy pockets (courtyards) for health and vitality.
Vault shell rog to cast off fluctuating EMFs from HT power grid, No RCC beam grid network in the corridors to provide smooth flow of energy, dark pool proportions more than 1:7 to absorb negative environmental energies etc are few such prescriptions.
Interesting use of Artworks from spiritual India subtly celebrating the concepts of oneness and inclusivity builds up a positive environment pulsating HOPE in wellness hospitality.
The microclimate (through passive cooling strategies and planned natural circulations) benefits allows the common area 100% non-air conditioned. 100% Daylight harvesting in the interior spaces and comments spaces etc has reduced the power requirements to less than 50% as compared to conventional systems.
The design allows for many spa activities to be performed in semi covered areas and open areas connecting guests with the exiting flora and fauna – the act of instinctive wellness.
It is a Green Design in true sense! At the site around 88 tress have been planted carefully curated to invite the fauna species driven out of the urban environment – an act of inclusive existence!
Fact File
Designed by: SALIENT
Project Type: Hospitality (a wellness retreat)
Project Name: ITC Storii Devasom – The Wellness Retreat
Location: Bairampur, West Bengal
Year Built: 2022
Built-up Area: 22000 sq. Ft.
Principal Architects: Ar. Vivek Singh Rathore (Design Principal), Ar. Anuradha Rathore (Landscape Principal)
Photograph Courtesy: Subhajit Das & Mohsin Taha
Firm’s Website Link: SALIENT
Instagram Link: SALIENT
Facebook Link: SALIENT
For Similar Project >>> This Burmese Restaurant Brings the Vibe and Culture of Myanmar
The site is located in Ahilyanagar town of Maharashtra, with a design brief of 7,000 sq feet, while the house had to be designed for the hot and dry climate, which responds carefully to extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and low humidity. The design focuses on reducing heat gain, improving natural ventilation, and creating comfortable indoor spaces with […]
“Pravah” — A House That Breathes is envisioned as the main concept of this home revolves around a fluid, light-filled home where architecture becomes a continuous experience of movement, air, and connection. Located in Pal Gamtal, Surat, the project is a residential redevelopment on a 1,850 sq.ft. plot within a dense urban fabric. The site, […]
SapanoUday is a contemporary residence that balances material rawness with layered textures and crafted detail, aligning modern living with cultural and spatial sensibilities. Designed by Hundreddesigns, the home responds closely to the client’s routines and artistic inclinations while thoughtfully integrating Vastu principles. HundredDesigns The designers defined the architecture through a minimal palette, using exposed concrete […]
KRIPA is a residence that reflects the personality and lifestyle of its homeowner — calm, open, and rooted in nature. The project focuses on creating light-filled, green spaces with minimal private zones, encouraging openness and connection. In a time when spaces are shrinking but expectations are rising, architecture becomes the medium to bridge this gap […]
The Sculpted Sanctuary is a masterclass in modern minimalist design. The project focuses on “Quiet Luxury”. It is the idea that a space doesn’t need bright colors or flashy decor to feel expensive. Instead, it uses raw natural materials, rich textures, and sharp architectural lines. This Home Is A Masterclass In Modern Minimalist Design | […]
SIDHARTHA, is a four-bedroom modern house which is functional and aesthetic driven by the specific needs of the client. The location of the site is in a dense neighbourhood in Bengaluru, India. The contemporary urban dwelling frequently negotiates competing demands. It balances generous daylight and visual connection to the street with privacy, dust control, and […]
Located in HMT Layout, Bangalore, Isha_Srinidhi Nilaya stands as a multi-generational home designed on a compact 60×40 ft (2400 sq. ft) East facing plot, with a total built-up area of 8000 sq. ft. East Facing a lush public park, the residence responds to its urban setting through a layered design that balances privacy with a […]
Timeless architectural features, such as courtyards, are always associated with bringing the naturally public forms to the world’s heart, building the most peaceful, secluded outdoor areas. These outdoor spaces maximize the living experience with their private space feature, which gives one the option for leisurely relaxation, recreation, or gardening. Furthermore, it has also been a […]
The Indian farmhouse accommodation goes on to capitalize on a mature evolutionary synthesis of ancestral aesthetics and contemporary features. With this, the outside and the inside of farmhouses became places of comfort with nature. In this blog, we delve into 15 incredible farmhouse designs that entail a harmonious blending. While they exhibit different spaces in […]
Plants for home garden, apart from making houses look more beautiful and inviting, add health and calmness to them. Having any kind of indoor plant, a herb plant or a flowering plant adds some value to your decor and the quality of the space. Always choose plants that will flourish in your space and climate. […]