Devashish Sharma

ID4040

THE SUBTERRANEAN LAIR

 Luminautica ("lumi," suggesting light or illumination, and "nautica," which hints at exploration, navigation or a journey through an ethereal ocean) is a subterranean hideout—a space designed not for comfort, but for confronting inner chaos. Inspired by the Klein bottle’s infinite looping form, it merges boundaries, reflecting the continuous flow of thoughts and emotions. Each detail serves as a reminder of resilience and renewal, transforming the space into a mental refuge.  A vessel for introspection—a place to face despair, rediscover resilience, and embrace the unity of light and shadow, chaos and calm. The idea of returning to this private world when the need for solitude arises ties back to the fundamental nature of the hideout: a space for confrontation, growth, and, ultimately, peace.

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Drawing with the primary

Surface and form

Architectural assemblage

Re - pair | Form evolution

Re - pair | Interaction with the Gufa

LIGHTHOUSE | The folded - unfolded

The hidden vessel

Shell | Shield | Skin

During the day | During the night

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