Garden Residence
A biophilic suburban sanctuary where interior living dissolves completely into lush subtropical gardens.
Design Intent
“Dissolving the barrier between domestic shelter and the natural ecology of the land.”
Living enveloped by the botanical rhythm of seasons.
Spatial Narrative & Indian Context
Built for a botanist and her family, Garden Residence was conceived not as a house with a garden, but as a garden with pavilions to inhabit. The footprint is articulated into three connected low-profile pavilions nestled around existing mature mango trees.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors retract fully into wall pockets, effectively turning the main living pavilion into an open veranda during pleasant autumn and spring evenings.
Native flora, water rills, and permeable brick pathways ensure that storm run-off is 100% recharged into the local water table, preserving the rich biodiversity of the suburban plot.
Visual Monograph (3 Plates)
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Overhanging timber eaves sheltering the garden pavilion lounge.
Open dining hall directly framing the fragrant frangipani reflection pond.
Master bath with sunken outdoor shower court enclosed by living greenery.
Material Assembly
Tactile palette.
Every material specified for Garden Residence was chosen for regional honesty, thermal performance, and graceful aging.
Hand-Moulded Terracotta
Permeable garden paving and facade vents
Oiled Ipe Timber
Outdoor decking, pergolas and shading louvers
Green Sukabumi Stone
Reflective water ponds and bathroom wet areas
Lime & Jute Plaster
Breathable organic wall finishes
Engineering & Spatial Strategy
Functional intelligence.
Tree-Preservation Geometry
Building footprint bends respectfully around 4 legacy mango trees on site.
Zero Runoff Drainage
100% permeable landscape surfaces and bioswales.
Pocket-Sliding Envelopes
Retractable glass panels converting indoor halls to open verandas.
Design Philosophy
“Every morning starts with bird song and sunlight filtering through mango leaves into our bedroom.”
— Homeowner, Garden Residence
Pavilion Villa
Residential · Dehradun, India
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