Nestled amongst sand dunes Manvar Luxury Camp is like an oasis in the desert. The owners wanted to give a very special experience to their clients and offer them a luxurious stay in the middle of the Thar Desert. Separate from their main camp, this smaller and more intimate location offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere while enjoying the spectacular views of nature from the different vantage points created around the camp. Satya Puri Studio created a very comfortable and functional bar and lounge area as a place for guests to mingle after a busy day; the look is modern village chic! Being out in the desert we wanted to embrace the sandy color palette yet bring in a splash of color with the vintage textiles from around the region.

The ceilings are clad in old teak wood, finished with a subtle whitewash and the sand-colored cement walls blend in perfectly with the environment. All the furniture was designed and custom-made for this project by Satya Puri Studio; vintage wooden accent pieces were sourced out of Jodhpur. The lounge opens up onto a patio where dinner is served under the stars, and below this, we created a seating area for sunset drinks where the guest feel like they are part of the desert! The swimming pool is surrounded by teak decking and is a wonderful spot to take in the sun.

The stone wall around the perimeter of the pool is made with local red sandstone with niches for lanterns creating a nice soft atmospheric lighting. The two spa rooms near the pool are spacious and have large bathrooms. Furniture and sinks for these spaces were designed by Satya Puri Studio. The idea behind lighting for this project was to keep it warm and low. For the interiors, we designed wall sconces and hanging lights made with rope for a natural feel, and outside a combination of candlelight and old lanterns are dotted around the public areas.