Reflections | Kerala
Amongst the medley of sounds and colors of nature, a manmade structure stands divergent against the backdrop; a serene, airy, shaded space lifted above the earth. The space in contrast is controlled and confined. A space for clarity and reflection. Atop the hill a view is framed, a chosen horizon on which to set the mind’s eye and embrace one’s surroundings: calm, introspection within nature.
Designed as a meditative space and place of reflection, the pavilion is aligned to the moon rise and was built as part of the 60th National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) India convention. Started in 1957, NASA India is a platform
which was created to allow the knowledge of architecture to be spread amongst students with varied backgrounds. Each year the convention changes location from state to state, each time bringing together over 4000 students from all over India to participate in a 5-day agenda of competitions, workshops, seminars and talks.
Photographed by Brett Mahon
Project Collaboration between Brett Mahon, Brendan Holbeach and The Open Box Project.
