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BY STUDIO NAQSHBANDI
BY STUDIO NAQSHBANDI
BY STUDIO NAQSHBANDI
STUDIO NAQSHBANDI
A Temple for Working
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Founded in 1995, Studio Naqshbandi is rooted in the essence and philosophy of Auroville.
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The studio believes in offering an immersive sensorial experience through ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN and LANDSCAPING for each project.
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The studio’s built creations aim at finding the right balance between Man-Nature-Economy, while offering a holistic approach to the science of building by using biologically enhancing and environmentally friendly building technologies which are rooted in the local context of climate and culture. The boutique set up allows one to give the necessary time to research, develop and experiment.
"We aspire to bring simplicity and beauty without being austere;
rich in details without being ostentatious;
sensorial without being overpowering."
Studio Naqshbandi’s portfolio of completed projects is diverse ranging from large institutional projects to small residential renovations showcasing customized design solutions offered by the team. Each client is important and brings a new set of problems and promise to be explored.
UPCOMING
Celebrating 30 years of Studio Naqshbandi in Auroville
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It’s been 30 years since I started practicing in Auroville as a bright-eyed, idealistic young architect, ready to begin an adventure!
And what a great privilege it has been to build and design for and in Auroville. The journey has had its ups and downs - from the joy of seeing a building take shape to often facing challenges typical to Auroville’s planning processes… but mostly it has been a humbling experience, one of learning to unlearn and getting to know oneself better.
I have been thinking how to share this moment with the larger community and have the idea to have an OPEN HOUSE of 7 different projects created by me, from 15-20 December
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2025 ​​
The SAIL Center in Surat, Gujarat, is a global hub dedicated to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, spanning over 1 hectare ( 2.5 acres ) within the 47 hectare ( 120 acres ) Earth space campus. Developed by an Indian hotelier and disciple of the gurus, Earth space includes AURO University, where integral education blends health, spirituality, science, and consciousness. The center serves as a sanctuary for introspection, contemplation, and inner growth. The Studio Naqshbandi was asked to design this project in 2010, and finally, the execution started in 2019 due to multiple changes in the location within the 120-acre campus, as well as prioritising of funding allotment by the management for the growing campus.