Light for Contemplation – The Doshi Retreat
The Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein unveiled the Doshi Retreat to the public on 25 October 2025. Conceived by Pritzker Laureate Balkrishna Doshi, Khushnu Panthaki Hoof and Sönke Hoof, the project draws from Indian spirituality and the notion of a journey – symbolically expressed through Kundalini, the ascent of energy through seven chakras. Its realization was beautifully guided by Studio Sangath. At night, the lighting design by Licht Kunst Licht becomes an intrinsic layer of the narrative — a medium for introspection, guidance, and emotional resonance.
Over the decades, the Vitra Campus has transformed from an industrial site into a public park welcoming more than 400,000 visitors annually. With the inauguration of the Doshi Retreat, the campus gains a contemplative addition — a sanctuary for peaceful solitude and repose.
