La Selva, Pench is a resort project in the tiger reserve forests of Pench, Madhya Pradesh. With a sensitive design strategy in order to retain the authenticity of the lush green forest, the resort design involves strategies of architecture that coexists with nature, planning and orientation that responds to climate, context and geometry and the interiors that takes you closer to the wild. As a result, the concept of creating A-Frame cosy structures using steel construction was the main highlight of the project. What we have are 9 cottages, a tent, a restaurant, a spa and a dormitory block that are interspersed and planned organically in the forest such that they get camouflaged with the tightly spaced Mahua trees along with the other utility blocks such that of reception, kitchen and staff quarters. The negative spaces are untouched with rough pathways, natural forest plantation and bamboo and lantern lights. A surprise towards the end of the property is a raised infinity swimming pool that gives the best view of the forest. Proud to say not a single tree has been cut in the forest!
