In India, no two sites are ever the same. Each plot of land whether in a bustling city or a quiet suburb carries its own challenges and hidden opportunities. At Horizon Architects led by Hemal Shah located in Malad, Mumbai. Architecture begins with listening to that rhythm. We believe architecture is more than just designing walls and facades; it’s about unlocking a site’s full potential through detailed planning, modern design solutions, and cultural alignment with Vastu principles.
This belief guides our work across residential architecture, commercial buildings, office space planning, and sustainable urban development. Every project begins with a simple question: What can this site truly become?
Ekatva, Lonavala – A Resort of Unity, Devotion and Design
Ekatva, Lonavala – A Resort of Unity, Devotion, and Design
This philosophy reaches its fullest expression in Ekatva, a 7.5-acre resort now rising in Waksai Village, Lonavala. Designed by Principal Architect Hemal Shah with Design Architect Krish Shah, the project is envisioned as a living symbol of unity for the Jain community—a sanctuary where spirituality, recreation, and enterprise coexist.
Anchored by a Jain temple in the north, the master plan unfolds along a central linear spine that connects sacred, social, and leisure zones. The resort’s G + 2 structure accommodates 80 guest rooms—from twin and quad units to luxury suites—arranged to maintain privacy while preserving visual continuity with the surrounding hills.
A double-height entrance foyer becomes the social heart of the property, hosting artisan stalls and community enterprises that celebrate local craftsmanship.
- Northern Wing: gym, games room, mini theatre, cafeteria, co-working hub, and health club.
- Southern Wing: a 500-guest banquet hall, multipurpose halls, and a professional kitchen for large gatherings.
- Landscape Design: pools, gardens, sports courts, a cricket field, and a small organic farm supplying produce to the kitchen—an ecosystem that keeps the resort self-sustaining.
Architecture in Rhythm with Nature
Ekatva’s architecture demonstrates Horizon’s belief that form must respond to climate. Its parametric façade uses fins and traditional jaalis to filter harsh sunlight and create a rhythmic pattern of light and shade. The structure’s climate-responsive orientation reduces heat gain while maximizing daylight, ensuring energy efficiency across seasons.
Every generation finds its place here: meditation zones for elders, activity courts for youth, and gardens for children—all woven together by the resort’s central spine that symbolizes continuity and unity.
Designing for Longevity and Value
For Horizon Architects, a project’s success lies in its ability to thrive over decades. By integrating Vastu principles with sustainable planning—passive cooling, local materials, and landscape farming—the firm ensures emotional resonance as well as long-term efficiency.
Ekatva is scheduled for completion in 2028, yet its design already embodies the values that define Horizon’s work: sensitivity to context, respect for tradition, and a commitment to human-centric comfort.
A Broader Vision for Indian Architecture
Projects like Ekatva show that architecture in India can be both culturally rooted and globally relevant. Horizon’s site-first, detail-oriented process proves that profitability and harmony are not opposites—they are outcomes of thoughtful design.
Each blueprint begins with research, grows through collaboration, and ends as a place where people genuinely belong. Through this balance of insight and intuition, Horizon Architects continues to expand what modern Indian architecture can mean: designs that honor the land, enrich communities, and create timeless horizons.
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