Niraamaya Retreat, Kumarakom - Experience of Opulence
Niraamaya Retreat--a resort complex in Kumarakom, Kerala--demonstrates a boutique architectural experience of opulence connecting strongly with the surrounding landscape, through an appropriate balance of contemporary design and traditional elements. Spread across seven acres, the resort abuts the Vembanad Lake with a 160m shoreline, complimented by views of the lush green surroundings. Niraamaya Retreat BMR The design approach for Niraamaya Retreat builds upon the celebrated backwaters, integrating the biosystem to create a holistic spatial as well as aesthetic experience tying together the built spaces. The 27-key luxury resort consists of independent cottages, a spa and wellness center, treatment rooms, a bar, yoga pavilions, a pool and gym, meeting rooms, and an amphitheater. The spatial program has been interpreted to create a cohesive design scheme that provides a variety of views, vistas, and levels of solitude, in tune with the function of each space. Site Planning...