AURIKA Resort, Gir Forest
Set on the edge of Gir National Park—the last refuge of the Asiatic lion—Aurika Resort is envisioned as a sanctuary where architecture dissolves into landscape. The masterplan unfurls radially, with a central court and main block anchoring the experience, while villas and amenities scatter organically across the site like clearings in the forest.
The main block functions as a contemporary haveli, housing lobby, dining, and event spaces. Its courtyards, terraces, and infinity pool orchestrate dramatic views of the canopy beyond. Radiating outward, studio and suite villas are dispersed along meandering paths shaded by existing trees. Each villa, oriented for privacy and framed vistas, blurs inside and outside through verandahs and decks, immersing guests in the sights and sounds of the forest.
Complementing these, a
AURIKA Resort, Gir Forest
Set on the edge of Gir National Park—the last refuge of the Asiatic lion—Aurika Resort is envisioned as a sanctuary where architecture dissolves into landscape. The masterplan unfurls radially, with a central court and main block anchoring the experience, while villas and amenities scatter organically across the site like clearings in the forest.
The main block functions as a contemporary haveli, housing lobby, dining, and event spaces. Its courtyards, terraces, and infinity pool orchestrate dramatic views of the canopy beyond. Radiating outward, studio and suite villas are dispersed along meandering paths shaded by existing trees. Each villa, oriented for privacy and framed vistas, blurs inside and outside through verandahs and decks, immersing guests in the sights and sounds of the forest.
Complementing these, a spa and recreation pavilion nestles discreetly in the landscape, offering wellness and leisure within semi-open courts, water features, and shaded play areas. Circulation is choreographed as a journey of discovery: arrivals build anticipation through winding drives, while pathways lead guests deeper into tranquil zones, shifting from the sociable heart to private retreats.
Materiality is rooted in context—local stone, carved wood, and jaali screens balance refinement with authenticity. High overhangs, shaded courts, and natural ventilation reflect climate-responsive design, while lighting emphasizes landscape and artful detail without overwhelming the wilderness night.
Aurika Gir balances luxury with restraint, creating an immersive experience where built form recedes into nature. It is less a resort than a curated encounter with Gir’s primal landscape—where architecture frames, protects, and amplifies the profound dialogue between culture, comfort, and wilderness.
nestles discreetly in the landscape, offering wellness and leisure within semi-open courts, water features, and shaded play areas. Circulation is choreographed as a journey of discovery: arrivals build anticipation through winding drives, while pathways lead guests deeper into tranquil zones, shifting from the sociable heart to private retreats.
Materiality is rooted in context—local stone, carved wood, and jaali screens balance refinement with authenticity. High overhangs, shaded courts, and natural ventilation reflect climate-responsive design, while lighting emphasizes landscape and artful detail without overwhelming the wilderness night.
Aurika Gir balances luxury with restraint, creating an immersive experience where built form recedes into nature. It is less a resort than a curated encounter with Gir’s primal landscape—where architecture frames, protects, and amplifies the profound dialogue between culture, comfort, and wilderness.
