Located in the suburbs of Mumbai, at the School of Environment and Architecture in Borivali, the pavilion gently positions itself between the hard edges of the school and the boundary wall. The brief reflects on the monsoon’s past as Bandhav Nirvikara, a constant friend celebrated in poetry and song. In contrast, water in cities like Mumbai has been separated from land, confined to riverbanks with barriers that keep it out. This prompts the question: How can we, as architects, soften these edges?

The pavilion reimagines our relationship with water. A thin 8’ x 4’ bamboo grid sits between the school’s rigid edges, offering a sense of protection from the monsoon’s lashing rain. The gently sloping roof captures water, guiding its flow while allowing one to feel and experience the rain. Drawing on the idea of ‘making’ as a festival, the structure invites the monsoon and subtly intervenes in the space, fostering an interactive encounter with water.