Leaving my mark

Hexagonal patterned columns, Giants Causeway

In the spring of 2014, I had the opportunity to travel to the Giants Causeway, a natural formation at the base of the basalt cliffs on the northern coast of Northern Ireland. The 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed as a result of volcanic fissure eruption and the passage of time, present an awe-inspiring pattern.

Nature is replete with patterns -

Giant wood spider web

take a look at this image of a web created by a giant wood spider that I clicked in the forests of Kanha in 2021.

Cheetah spots, snowflakes, pollen grains - the examples are myraid. What I have also found interesting that these patterns tend to be unique - so for instance no two cheetah's have the same spot pattern and hence the pattern is used to identify individual animals.

Architects drawing - north eat sit out

The north-east corner of our site offers a higher elevation, creating a cozy corner surrounded by large boulders. This secluded nook is an ideal setting for a tranquil and intimate sitting area. While determining the floor design of this area, the idea was to use a pattern derived from nature. In the initial drawing our architect had represented this with circular arcs. However rather than use a basic geometric design, and given how closely I have been involved in the concept and

Partly executed ridged thumbprint floor pattern

design of or home, our architect suggested using the unique pattern of ridges on my right thumb. The team used vertically embedded granite lengths to replicate the enlarged pattern starting with a whorl and then expanding out from it. Although the work took much longer than a standard geometric pattern, I was quite pleased with the result. Every step one takes on this floor becomes a testament to one's individuality and the harmonious blend of human touch with natural elements.

...Over our heads

...My boulder library