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FROM THE CURATOR’S DESK
We have always lived in Mysore, a city which has the Tapovan Solace, the first senior citizen project from
best vibe for any person looking for comfortable Tapovan Estates, and now Tapovan Harmony, a
living. Growing up in a large household, where senior citizen community with active ageing as a
generations lived together. We saw people growing pre-requisite.
old and the problems they faced quite closely. Unlike It set us off on a pursuit across continents, to
other joint-family products, our experience inspired observe, understand and imbibe what Senior
us to take up building a senior living eco system Citizen living should ideally offer – be in terms of
more seriously.
living spaces, life spaces and other needs. This keen
We realised that although real estate was growing as understanding translated into designing the
industry, the overall system was not inclusive as it infrastructure of the projects and reflected in each
lacked insight into the basic needs of a senior citizen. and every aspect of Tapovan Solace and further
The infrastructure designed in practically every amplified in Tapovan Harmony.
housing society or independent houses lacked vision.
Our vision for Tapovan Harmony embodies the
When we decided to venture into senior citizen living coming together of mind and body, spirit and soul
based real estate projects, we drew from our in an environment that nurtures community living
experience with our mother and other old women while respecting the need for privacy. In some way
living alone in the city. From observing what they it is an emotional endeavor, an ode to our mother
needed as they grew older, during their illness, to and her memory. We hope and sincerely pray that
understanding their need for emotional and physical the eventual residents of Tapovan Harmony will
spaces; providing the special care and attention they truly begin a life where they can express their
required both in terms of healthcare and basic freedom in every way.
requirements, to creating avenues for recreational
pursuits. And this is what set the foundation for both Sriram K
