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THE SALON

The Gathering 2026


Mukesh Mills, Mumbai | 16–18 January 2026

Team:
Udit Mittal
Kirti Jalan
Rahul Singh
Ajimal da and team
Aditya Banik
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URMIKA | Architecture of Waves | Bamboo Pavilion at Raichak

“Urmika” derives from the Sanskrit word “urmi,” meaning wave — a gentle ripple, a subtle undulation, a form shaped by movement. The pavilion embodies this idea, echoing the quiet, continuous rhythm of river waves in both spirit and form.

Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Ganges in Raichak, this bamboo pavilion was envisioned as an extension of the landscape for the private residence of Mr. Harshavardhan Neotia. Designed to be viewed directly from his study, the pavilion’s sweeping curves and bamboo-shingle roof echo the fluid movement of the river, allowing the structure to settle naturally into its surroundings. With its harmonious five-arch system and open configuration on three sides, it becomes a quiet pause within the garden—an architecture of waves that converses gently with both river and sky.

Client: Mr. Harsh Vardhan Neotia
Project Typology: Bamboo Pavillion
Ground coverage: 300 sq. ft
Status: Built | 2025

Principal Architect: Ar. Udit Mittal
Architects: Ar. Nina Pestel, Ar. Nandini Jalan
Structural Analysis: Ar. Laurent Fornier
Construction & Site Supervision: Rahul Singh and Aejmol da & team
Photography: Kounteya Sinha