Project
Surya Namaskar wall
Category
Best Art in Outdoor Public Space
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The vision is to create an exquisite stone wall art installation depicting the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) sequence, celebrating Indian heritage and its ancient practices of yoga and spirituality. This art installation will be a large, intricately carved stone wall showcasing the twelve poses of Surya Namaskar, intertwined with traditional motifs, symbols, and historical landmarks. Objectives include highlighting the significance of Surya Namaskar in Indian culture and its benefits, providing educational insights into the history and practice of yoga, enhancing the visual landscape with traditional craftsmanship, and engaging the community by serving as a focal point for yoga practitioners, tourists, and locals. Features include high-quality stone carvings depicting each pose, informative plaques in English and regional languages, incorporation of heritage symbols such as the lotus, peacock, and ancient temples, and interactive spaces for yoga demonstrations and educational session.
Location
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Project implementation year
2024
Applicant
Studio AKAURU Design
«Ar. Dushyant Joshi can be considered as a new emerging style curator with his brain child AKAURU DESIGN, which forefronts the traditional Indian ethos into a modern language of expression. With a modest team comprising of core associates and conglomerate we create dreams to become reality. A unique area of architecture where creating spaces for the public in the most efficient and beautiful ways is our goal with sustainability as backbone.»
Authors of the project
Dushyant Joshi, Rakshita Gautam, Riya Trivedi
Customer
Moradabad Smart City
Status of the project
Implemented