Category: Residential

Project: Sanskruti
Location: Bainguinim, Old-Goa
Year: 2021 – 2025
Built-Up Area: 392 m²
Project Type: Commercial, Residential
Structural Consultant: Shekhar Panandikar & Associates

A versatile home-workspace sanctuary for an extended family on a plotted development. The workspace and home are vertically separated, sharing a single expansive roof with a dormer window that brings ample natural light into the loft space at the topmost level. Every level features ledges with abundant greenery, and prudently placed large windows enhance both the aesthetic appeal and adaptability to the evolving development in the surrounding area, ensuring optimal light and ventilation. The project envisions vertical vegetable gardens all around the workspace area.

Project: Kanaka
Location: Duler-Goa
Year: 2018 (Unbuilt)
Built-Up Area: 777 m²
Project Type: Multi-residential

Within this commercial-residential tiny plot are four generously proportioned apartments. The stilt floor serves dual purposes, offering parking convenience and a commercial space. Each apartment is bathed in natural light and ventilation through expansive windows. Residents can unwind and socialize on the terrace floor, where a communal pool invites relaxation amidst the urban landscape.

Project: #27 Sagar Society
Location: Dona Paula – Goa
Year: 1998 – 1999
Built-Up Area : 118 m²
Type: Residential
Structural Engineer: Prakash Lawande

Situated in a residential neighbourhood surrounded by houses, this modest 2-story, 3-bedroom home stands on a small plot, tailored for a retired couple seeking simplicity. A welcoming sit-out near the entrance invites moments of relaxation and friendly conversations with neighbour’s. The living room, thoughtfully designed, features a cozy window seat—an ideal nook for unwinding with a good book. The first floor unfolds with additional spaces, including a family room and a small terrace, providing a perfect setting for evening gatherings.

Project: TUEM Villas
Location: Tuem, Bardez-Goa
Year: 2019 (Unbuilt)
Built-Up Area: 10000 m²
Project Type: Multi-residential

Perched on a naturally undulating, steep site, the proposal introduces a plotted development featuring 20 self-contained ultra-luxury residences at higher levels and sleek apartments at lower levels of the Tuem hill. The sloping terrain is ingeniously utilized, creating rows of residences at different levels, providing both motorable and pedestrian access, fostering privacy and interconnectedness. Every residence features a private pool and a small green sanctuary enclave, complementing essential amenities. It is crowned with a distinctive large, single sloping roof inspired by Goan aesthetics designed to accommodate heavy rain. The design revolves around a communal focal point—a vast orchard turned tranquil water body—enriching the landscape with nature-friendly elements. A long winding walking track conjoins many landscaped pockets all along the centre, effectively using designated no-development areas of the property.

Project: Residence for V Das
Location: Odisha
Year: 2016 -2019
Built-Up Area: 128 m²
Project Type: Residential

Nestled in a village in Orissa, this petite two-story, 4-bedroom home unfolds on a plot that is elongated and deep, featuring a small frontage of 3 meters. The unique layout necessitated arranging living spaces in a linear fashion, resulting in a slender home. With limited space for common areas, a terrace was introduced to provide much-needed respite from the smaller interiors.

Project: AASRA
Location: Bastora, Bardez-Goa
Year: 1998-2000
Built-Up Area: 310.00 m2
Project Type: Residential

Structural Consultant: Milind Khanolkar

Surrounded by lush paddy fields, this two-story family home embodies simplicity paired with functionality. The double-height living room, with ample glazing, serves as the centerpiece, offering panoramic views of gardens and fields. Prioritizing convenience and privacy, the house has separate access for staff and residents. Partially sheltered terraces on both levels extend over the garden, integrating indoor and outdoor living. Every private space features an outdoor partially covered open terrace overlooking the vast paddy fields & coconut groves.

Project: ASUPAM
Location Duler-Goa
Year: 2012 (Unbuilt)
Built-Up-Area: 1100 m²
Project Type: Residential

Thirteen apartment units are artfully arranged in a linear stacked design, forming a series of two and a half building blocks that gracefully cascade down a gentle slope. The road abutting areas are reserved for commercial use. A substantial geometric frame wraps around the commercial space, augmenting the overall volume at the property’s entrance. Similar geometric shapes are echoed in the roof design. Apartments, staircase, and parking seamlessly intertwine, skillfully adapting to the sloping terrain. Using a mix of colours, horizontal and vertical overlaps come together to form a visually engaging structure.

Project: NWC HOUSE
Location: Verem-Goa
Year: 2013-2018
Built-Up Area: 298 -300 m²
Project Type: Residential

A straight, boxy-looking structure with a drive-in car porch and entrance porch establishes a distinct exterior. Decks and terraces on both ground and upper levels not only facilitate light and ventilation but also serve as versatile spaces for entertaining guests. The design features a substantial terrace above the car porch and a single enormous roof over the entire structure, creating the illusion of volume and imparting an intentional astute and military-like aesthetic to this moderately sized home.

Project: Boma House
Location: Bhoma – Goa.
Year: 1999-2001
Built-Up Area: 257.00 m²
Project Type: Residential
Structural Consultant: Prakash Lawande

Nestled on a slope, this home seamlessly adapts to the undulating site contours. Spanning three levels and accessible from two sides, it overlooks the Boma Village, embraced by trees. The main entrance level features semi-public spaces, an independent office, and discreetly tucked kitchen and service areas for functionality and privacy. The living area opens to terraces, while the dining area unfolds onto a deck with a valley view, fostering a serene connection with nature. Lower and first floors reveal private sanctuaries, including bedrooms, a yoga room, and a puja room. This hillside abode offers a nuanced experience where architecture and nature harmoniously converge.

Project: MANDAAR
Location: Merces, Tiswadi, Goa.
Built-Up Area: 262.74 m2
Year: 2004 – 2005
Project Type : Residential
Structural Engineer: Prakash Lawande

Built for a politically connected family, the cuboid house segregates public meeting areas from the private home. With two stairways, one for staff and one for residents it a residence bathed in natural light . The first floor encompasses semi-private and private spaces with a kitchen, dining area, sky-lit puja room, and two bedrooms. The entirely private second floor includes two bedrooms and expansive semi-covered terraces for gatherings.
The internal staircase (north-south oriented) forms the axis of division of semi-private and private spaces.

Embarking on our maiden design venture, this family residence on a street corner, is located along the banks of the Mandovi river. The entrance features a tulsivrindavan, and a simple porch with seating that captures the charm of Goan balcaos. The sturdy load-bearing structure boasts brick and masonry arches with Cuddappa stone lintels. Inside, the compact lobby integrates living and dining areas into one space, maintaining kitchen privacy behind small arched openings. The project turns a corner plot into a cozy 4-bedroom sanctuary.

Project: Ubadanda Beach Homes
Location: Shiroda, Maharashtra
Year: 2008-2009
Built-Up Area: 340 m²
Project Type: Residential

These beachfront retreat units embrace a straightforward rectangular design crowned by a single expansive roof with a generous overhang and a large deck to soak in the 180-degree sea view. All spaces, excluding the bedroom, blend into one expansive area, providing uninterrupted views of the sea. The simple minimalist beach homes that invites its occupants to bask in the serenity of coastal living.

Project: Rainbow Residences
Location: Cuchelim -GOA
Year: 2018 (Unbuilt)
Built-Up Area: 2144 m²
Project Type: Multi-residential

A duplex & residential project featuring five duplex units & four apartments, with identical units arranged on a linear plot. Each unit enjoys a small front yard, creating a tiny private oasis to enrich the spatial ambiance. Abundant balconies grace the facade, offering luxurious outdoor spaces. The meticulously framed balconies, windows and stairwells add character to the overall structure, while strategically placed skylight shafts infuse the units & apartments with required additional natural light.

Project: Tropical Shades
Location: Dona Paula-Goa
Built Up Area: 307 m²
Year: 2013-2014
Project Type: Residential

Three modest existing row houses were revamped into two generously proportioned 4-bedroom residence. While the existing property’s configuration dictated the placement; the redesign strategically harnessed light and ventilation on two sides, enhancing the perceived spaciousness. Internal green spaces and double-height living rooms contribute to the expansive ambiance. Well-positioned balconies and ample glazed areas guarantee abundant light and ventilation. The inclusion of trellises serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, mitigating the sun’s glare while adding a touch of design finesse.

Project: Jiv Kamal
Location: Penha-De-Franca, Bardez-Goa
Year: 2012-2015
Built-Up Area: 979 m²
Project Type: Commercial Multi-Residential
Structural Consultant: Paresh Gaitonde & Associates

Located in the heart of a residential area, this structure serves dual purposes as commercial and residential space. Positioned on different levels, each function has distinct entrances to safeguard the privacy of its occupants. Unfazed by the lack of captivating surroundings, the structure becomes self-reliant, relying on its thoughtfully designed openings, semi-covered decks, and a deliberate effort to integrate the outdoors within, thereby elevating both functionality and aesthetics.

Project: KUMI – Our own home & Studio
Location: Ribandar-Goa
Year: 2019-2021
Built-Up-Area: 428 m²
Project Type: Residential
Structural Consultant: Paresh Gaitonde & Associates
MS Roof Design: Nayan Fatania & Associates

On a compact corner plot, surrounded by roads on two sides, our cost-effective home and studio embrace a varied mix of materials such as bamboo slats, matting, steel, and wood—creating simple trellises and textured soffits. Prioritising functionality, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance, the design incorporates technology where required, for secure locking systems, solar energy, automated watering, and lighting. Rough sponge finish sand-faced plaster, both inside and out, contributes to its unique appeal. Overlooking a lush green space, habitable areas enjoy tranquil views. The living room, though modest, exudes volume through double height and expansive glazing. An extended ribbon window along the roof ridge enhances natural light. Strategically placed potted plants blend interior and exterior boundaries. On the third level, an open-plan loft offers captivating views of treetops, the neighborhood, and the river, enhancing the dwelling’s connection with its environment.
Being within the municipal limits and yet surrounded by nature, we were blessed to have found a plot that has an acre of open forest area as part of the colony’s common land. The site overlooks the conservation zone of Ribandar village, ensuring unobstructed views of the Mandovi river and the Salim Ali Bird sanctuary beyond.