Theseus
Introduction
“A paradox regarding identity over time – positing a scenario in which all the parts of a ship are replaced gradually and one at a time. Ultimately posing this question: Is the vessel that exists after the replacements the same ship as the vessel that existed before the replacements?”
Inspired by this provocative thought experiment, Theseus is a physical manifestation of the same – evoking the sentiment of being different yet familiar
Collaboration
Studio PKA – A leading, award winning architecture and design studio that continues to redefine the concept of meaningful, functional and sustainable design. Since its inception, the studio has flourished as a professional architecture and design house. Our projects have continued to embody a strong sense of place and the identity – attributes which the studio relates with and which we strive to achieve. We believe in telling stories of weaving narratives that make the design process immersive, vivid and intimate. From collaborating to experimenting, and constantly questioning the status quo – the studio seeks conviction in its processes with an added dimension of empathy. With projects spread out across the country, we have garnered an extensive yet diverse portfolio of work that has catered to a distinguished clientele.
Puran Kumar – Principal at Studio PKA – believes in creating spaces that exude a strong sense of place and identity. Now more than 25 years into the practice, Puran continues to explore and adopt fresh, innovative and exciting new ways of breathing life into the wide gamut of projects that come his way. From Corporate Interiors to Residential Spaces and explorations in Adaptive – Re-Use, Puran’s repertoire of architecture and interior projects is as wide as it is simple. Studio PKA, located within the Art District in Fort, Mumbai, is breaking new ground as it expands, evolves its design language and ventures out in search of new typologies in the field of architecture and design.
Cocoon – A leading award-winning rug brand in India, that tells a different story in India, that tells a different story through each design. Cocoon is the largest one-stop point for modern, transitional and traditional handmade rugs in India. Each piece has been designed and woven in-house using the finest raw materials and is a reflection of finely honed skills of the craftsmen – all the while celebrating and respecting Indian tradition, art and culture. These masterpieces are a true reflection of the finely honed skills of our master craftsmen and of the delicate intricacy of the designs.
With fresh perspective on carpet designs and textures, Ayush is creating a completely new generation of carpet users through his concept rug gallery – Cocoon! Guided by a bold approach in his work, Ayush has developed an unmistakable signature style that combines the ornamental elements from classical carpets with contemporary abstract designs. Ayush explains that his signature collections are heavily inspired from his extended stays in vibrant world cities – Chicago, San Francisco, Barcelona and London. He cites everyday things around him – nature, architecture and people as his creative influences behind signature collections such as Colors of Life and Vintage Revival!
Theseus
The collection draws parallels with the processes involved in dismantling, re-purposing & re-using elements – taking cues from Studio PKA’s endeavour to recreate its workplace with the same materials however in a different space.
Theseus signifies a journey over time of capturing the many stages of completion, an abstraction of a constant state of flux, and the ever-evolving nature of the narratives that propel us onward.
