Jahnavi Jayashankar

Her project, showcased here, exemplifies how architecture can be deeply responsive to its context - going beyond simply fitting into the existing environment to actively engaging with and revitalizing it. *Hosted!* serves as a seasonal residency program that brings together professionals from various disciplines. Each term concludes with a public exhibition for the local community and stakeholders, followed by a series of live demonstration workshops that extend the project's impact.

From its material palette - sourced directly from the surrounding woodlands and farmland - to the spatial layout, which evolves from the form and memory of the original farmstead, the design demonstrates how thoughtful, regenerative architecture can be both functional and inspiring. The project highlights how sustainable and site-specific design can foster community engagement while celebrating local identity.