This research and design project, situated at the intersection of nature, culture, bioregionalism, and interior design reimagines the globalized domestic interior by integrating foraged local biomaterials into a closed-loop, self-sufficient living ecosystem within a standardized urban dwelling in New York City. It addresses the issue of placelessness in modern interiors by fostering a sense of belonging and connection to the land.

Drawing on traditional Indian philosophy, the project proposes a framework for interior design that utilizes locally foraged materials like seaweed, oyster shells, moss, and driftwood. This approach not only transforms interiors into living ecosystems, creating social and ecological connections, but is low-carbon and fosters a relationship of care and reciprocity between the space, place, and inhabitants. The project was developed within the context of Parsons School of Design, New York.