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​​In this New Delhi home by Manish Gulati of M:OFA, the courtyard becomes the sculptural heart of the house. Inspired by Antoni Gaudí and shaped through AI‑aided design, it rises three storeys high in a fluid, engineered stone form that twists through the core of the home.

Light filters through apertures in the surrealist space, creating a play of shape and shade that unfolds throughout the day like a piece of theatre.

“Supercharged by AI design softwares and precise digital modelling, this cave-like space is at the heart of a surrealist courtyard home in New Delhi, India.

Antoni Gaudí’s contribution to architecture is nothing short of monumental — not just in scale, but in spirit. It was this bold approach to design and the expressive individualism embedded in his work that inspired Manish Gulati of M:OFA to design courtyard home in New Delhi.”

The National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa, designed by MOFA Studio, is Southeast Asia’s largest water sports institute. Inspired by ocean waves, its architecture blends local ethos with global design, featuring a 4000 sqm gridshell roof built with 15,000 pipes and 5,000 CNC-cut panels. Conceived through an international competition, NIWS symbolizes Goa’s maritime culture, advancing marine tourism and training while showcasing innovation in cost-efficient digital fabrication.

The National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa, designed by MOFA Studio, is Southeast Asia’s largest water sports institute. Inspired by ocean waves, its fluid form merges local ethos with global design through a 4000 sqm gridshell roof made of 15,000 pipes and 5,000 panels. The campus integrates institutional, residential, administrative, and recreational zones, encouraging interaction while advancing marine tourism and training.

MOFA Studios designed the National Institute of Water Sports in Panaji, Goa, inspired by the sea’s dynamic nature. The 15,000-square-metre centre features three curved, interconnected steel gridshell volumes clad in scaly panels, symbolising waves. It houses accommodation, an Olympic pool, teaching areas, and an auditorium, with fluid spaces encouraging informal interactions. Large windows offer sea views, while bridges, plazas, and a rainwater pond integrate the centre with its coastal surroundings.

The water sports complex in Goa by M:OFA Studios captures the dynamic essence of the sea through its wave-inspired form. The design mimics the surge and rhythm of an ocean wave, symbolizing movement, energy, and fluidity. Its curving architecture not only reflects the natural force of water but also creates an immersive environment that enhances the spirit of aquatic adventure.

The National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Goa, designed by M:OFA Studio, is Southeast Asia’s largest water sports institute. Conceived through an international competition, it blends local ethos with global design, featuring a dynamic wave-inspired parametric roof built from over 15,000 pipes and 5,000 CNC-cut panels. The institute promotes marine tourism education, balancing tight budgets with advanced technology, creating a fluid, interactive campus that reflects the sea’s energy and Goa’s cultural identity.

The National Institute of Water Sports in Panjim, Goa, designed by M:OFA Studio, reflects the Arabian Sea’s dynamic energy through a wave-inspired form created with over 5,000 custom panels. Fluid zoning blends formal and informal spaces, while shifting perspectives and light play evoke motion, making the building an immersive experience. Using digital fabrication, the design serves as both a landmark and a vibrant symbol of adventure and exploration for water sports enthusiasts.

O Governo de Goa lançou um concurso internacional para o Instituto Nacional de Esportes Aquáticos, buscando uma arquitetura além do pragmatismo funcional. O objetivo era duplo: criar uma declaração ousada e icônica e introduzir inovação no cenário arquitetônico de Goa — uma linguagem global, porém enraizada, que ressoe o vernáculo através de materiais locais.