Dr Subhash Mukherjee was the first Indian and the second in the world to create a test tube baby using in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). This landmark achievement placed India on the global map in reproductive medicine.

When Ajay Gharat set out to build his home, he knew he wanted "a home which was in sync with nature". As an Ayurvedic doctor with a career rooted in nature, he was determined that his home would reflect this connection. It took one-and-a-half years for the home to be ready.

Ajay had a plot in Pen, Raigad, and wanted to build a home there. "The place was full of greenery and had five mango trees," says Prashant. While designing the house, he made sure the design preserved the trees and blended the house with the land without disrupting the natural surroundings.

A two-bedroom home with a dining, kitchen and hall area, it is made by Mumbai-based architects Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, keeping in mind the earthy tones and natural materials that Ajay requested.

Ajay chose the name "Asmalay" by combining "Asma” meaning uneven, and "laya" meaning flow. It reflects the house's unique, irregular design and its rhythmic feel.

Decades after his death, Dr Mukherjee’s contribution was finally acknowledged. In 2002, he received posthumous recognition for his pioneering work by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The home is a culmination of naturally shaped arches, beautifully carved brick walls and huge windows that blend the outdoors and indoors. “The best part about the house is that all the planning, incorporation of nature, and huge windows have made the house 3-4 degrees cooler,” says Prashant.