Ahra has been conceptualised as a recreational oasis for a family, aiming to create a holistic design solution that addresses their wellness needs under one roof. Finding its site embedded against endless views of the paddy fields, pristine backwaters, and Kerala’s hillocks, the programme belongs to a larger site plan for a residential unit.

Enveloped in a clean-lined structure with large fenestrations, Ahra’s strategic location opens the interiors to the rolling views, whilst lending it an inside-outside appeal of spaces. The material palette across the montage of spaces has been handpicked with an intent to age gracefully, celebrating the tasteful patina entwined with industrial-style nuances.

The double-storeyed structure anchors a gymnasium’s functions on the ground level, a multi-purpose dance floor cum wellness section, a private salon and an authentic Kairali Massage Spa that have been strung together in the construct, via the employment of stated opulence and neo-industrial design influences.

This built sanctuary amalgamates modern and traditional nuances to create a space that is perfect for engaging gatherings in the community while responding to the homeowners’ individual needs. An oasis of wellness, Ahra creates a conducive environment for recreation and unwinding in its expanse.