holistic
wellnees
Artistic
Shala
holistic
wellnees
Artistic
Shala
The Alianz Loft.
The Alianz Loft is the first building of Nebulae project, now ready for rent.
The Alianz Loft, designed by Architect Eric Bogantes during college, marks the start of the Alianz Architecture series. Its unique structural system showcases its original design, inspiring a dream-like space.
As our first built project, it embodies the early Alianz vision, with futuristic elements that still influence our work today. Originally an office hub, it has now transformed into a one-of-a-kind Airbnb apartment, offering a unique experience for both clients and tourists.
Multicultural Yoga Center
Imagine a serene and expansive yoga center in a peaceful natural setting that fosters mindfulness and creative expression. Nebulae is a quiet sanctuary where architecture, wellness, and music combine seamlessly, creating a harmonious mind, body, and soul environment.
Serene and Spacious
The center has open spaces, allowing natural light to pour through large windows and open-air areas. Inside, the ambiance is calming and minimalist, with smooth stone floors, warm wood accents, and soft, neutral tones that conduce to introspection.
Calm and Minimalist
The center features dedicated yoga practice, meditation, and relaxation spaces. The leading yoga studio is a vast, open, sheltered space featuring wooden floors and high ceilings, creating an immediate connection with its surroundings.
Gardens and Lake
A serene artificial lake and expansive gardens further enhance the atmosphere, fostering peace and tranquility. The outdoor areas include peaceful garden settings for meditation, with subtle nooks that double as performance spots for acoustic music events.
Yoga, Art, Music and Culture
The center could host cultural festivals or weekend retreats where merging yoga, art, music, and local culture becomes a dynamic experience that nurtures both the body and soul.
Key Principles of the Project
1. Holistic Wellness
- Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit: The center integrates practices that promote physical health (through yoga) and emotional and spiritual well-being. This is achieved through artistic and musical activities offering a complete sensory experience, fostering healing and self-expression.
- Inclusive of All Forms of Expression: While yoga is the central focus, the center welcomes various forms of artistic expression that encourage creativity and growth, whether visual art, music, dance, or performing arts.
2. Cultural Diversity and Expression
- Embrace Cultural Heritage: The center celebrates various cultural backgrounds, traditions, and art forms. This is achieved through events that feature music, dance, or art from different cultures, promoting respect and appreciation for diversity.
- Community Engagement: Actively involving the local community in the creative process. Hosting events, exhibitions, or workshops that reflect the community's unique culture and art can make the center a cultural landmark.
3. Mindfulness and Creativity
- Art as Meditation: Creating a space where artistic creation becomes a form of meditation. Participants can experience a sense of presence, flow, and mindfulness through live performances, music, or even art creation workshops.
- Healing Through Art: Use art as a tool for healing and self-expression. This includes sound healing sessions, music therapy, or art therapy, offering a safe space to explore emotions through creative activities.
4. Collaborative Energy
- Fostering Collaboration: The center serves as a platform for collaboration between musicians, artists, and yoga practitioners. This can include collaborative performances, where live music complements a yoga class or an art exhibition that includes interactive elements such as music or performances.
- Community and Networking: Creating opportunities for artists, musicians, and yoga practitioners to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects that fuse the healing power of yoga with artistic expression.
5. Sustainability and Environment
- Eco-Conscious Practices: The yoga center is a model of sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials, renewable energy, and waste reduction. This aligns with the holistic philosophy of yoga and reinforces the idea of balance in all aspects of life.
- Nurturing Environment: The physical space is designed to be peaceful and aesthetically inspiring, using calming colors, natural light, plants, and areas where creativity can flow freely. This enhances the experience for both practitioners and artists.
6. Mindful Curation of Events
- Intentional Programming: Events should be carefully selected, considering how music, art, and yoga intersect. Musical events can range from quiet acoustic sets for a serene atmosphere to energizing performances that align with active or dynamic yoga practices.
- Artistic Exploration: Beyond performance events, the center will host workshops that invite participants to explore art and music interactively and engagingly. For example, a "Yoga and Art" retreat might feature sessions that combine movement with painting or sculpture.
7. Spirituality and Artistic Expression
- Sacred Space for Art: Recognizing that yoga and artistic expression can be spiritual practices, providing avenues for individuals to connect with their higher self. The center should honor this spiritual aspect in its design and activities, encouraging attendees to use the arts to explore internal transformation.
- Sacred Sound: Music can be an integral part of this. Whether through live performances, sound baths, or even singing sessions, music should promote emotional release, healing, and spiritual growth.
8. Transformation and Personal Growth
- Empowerment Through Art: Encouraging participants to see art and music as tools for self-discovery, growth, and expression and creating a safe space where individuals can explore their inner worlds through music, painting, or other art forms.
- Building Confidence: Activities can also help increase self-esteem and confidence, whether performing on stage, creating art, or simply trying something new without fear of failure.
9. Open to All Levels
- Inclusive Space: Just as yoga welcomes practitioners of all levels, art and music events should be welcoming to all, whether beginners or experienced. Workshops and classes should be designed to nurture talent at any level and encourage participation without fear of failure.
- Safe and Supportive Atmosphere: The center fosters a non-competitive and non-judgmental environment where people can explore their creativity at their own pace.
