This 929-square-meter villa in Sasawane, India, centers around a lush lawned courtyard that’s filled with trees and grassy mounds. Designed by architects ADND, the coastal villa serves the need for a strong family connection and builds a peaceful barrier from the external pressures of the world. The contemporary house extends around a 2-acre site, which is dense with diverse flora. The natural surroundings make the home a secluded haven, muffling the bluster of the outer environment. A meandering driveway weaves through the outer cluster of mature trees, before settling upon the grand front facade reveal. The home interior is a bright, glass box, peppered with larger-than-life artifacts and rustic, petrified wood elements.
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The villa is set in the quaint coastal town of Alibaug, which lies to the south of Mumbai. The location provides a perfect getaway for the homeowner and their family. Two L-shaped volumes embrace an inviting central courtyard. The family also gathers to relax and converse beside a large swimming pool design at the rear of the property.
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The front entrance has an impressive 20-foot wide steel door set inside a solid red brick facade. The large entrance door forms a dramatic, tangible divide between the sanctuary of the villa and the outside world.
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Once beyond the red brick perimeter walls, the villa and its luxurious interior are revealed via huge glass walls and open voids.
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Exterior lights atmospherically illuminate the red brick, glass, and concrete facade.
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Roof overhangs shelter the open-air living spaces from rainfall and direct sunlight.
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Resident trees weave in through the open structure, knitting the architecture with the natural landscape.
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Inside the home, a double-height luxury living room is bathed in natural light. The vaulted ceiling is solidly clad in rich wooden planks, which creates a warm, homely feel. Down at ground level, a rustic coffee table provides an eye-catching focal point. White sofas flank the petrified wood table with both modern and traditional silhouettes.
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High-backed lounge chairs introduce a pale blue accent color and a delicate floral motif. Small side tables support lamps that emit a cozy glow.
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The outdoor living space is furnished with solid wood furniture and small rugs. The courtyard supplies a tranquil view of majestic trees.
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A circulation corridor rounds the periphery of the courtyard. Terracotta pots adorn the paved pathway.
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A stunning wooden chaise lounge chair provides a sculptural statement out on the terrace.
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The courtyard design features rounded grassy mounds. A gravel bed works dark contrast around the edges.
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The two L-shaped volumes of the home make a striking contradiction: One solid with clay brickwork and the other permeable with open voids and walls of glass.
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Metal structural elements build a sharp and contemporary aesthetic.
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One of the trees on the site could not be confined to the central courtyard. Instead, the preserved tree grows right through the terrace and roof overhang of the home.
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Dense flora that surrounds the modern house creates a curtain of greenery, where birdsong rings out and butterflies flutter.
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The elevated pool is encircled by lush palms, creating a beautiful tropical oasis. Large stones provide casual poolside seating and a convenient landing spot for dry towels.
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The coastal location and weather plus the enveloping landscape and fragrances make up a dream setting.
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Sweet scents of nature waft onto the terrace and into the villa via floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
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Natural materials create a culturally conscious home that is cohesive with the tropical location. Light upholstery gives the home interior a fresh and clean look that is welcoming and modern.
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The formal dining room features a square wooden dining table that accommodates up to eight people at meal times. A set of four large, black ceiling lights evenly illuminate the square table and create a commanding statement. Decorative vases fashion an elegant dining table centerpiece.
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A live edge wood bed furnishes the first bedroom design. A wooden dressing table is teamed with a wood-framed wall mirror and a matching chair. Louver doors close in the built-in wardrobes. Crisp white wall paint freshly contradicts the natural wooden elements in the room.
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The second bedroom is furnished with a stark black canopy bed that’s dressed with flowing white drapes. A high-backed bedroom chair and a small side table are set by the window to create a bright reading nook.
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The first bedroom in the home carries a clean white decor scheme with edge-to-edge tiling. A huge wood-framed mirror dominates the space and creates the illusion of added width.
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The second bathroom is decorated with striking green paintwork, which is inspired by the tropical landscape. An assortment of indoor plants draws some of those lush natural tones inside.
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A slatted ceiling opens a small bathroom space up to natural sunlight. Rattan pendant lights descend from the slatted ceiling treatment to illuminate a wooden vanity unit and a stone vessel basin.
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A wood-slatted ceiling accepts sunlight into the perimeter of this spacious shower room. At the end of the wooden vanity unit, the contents of a built-in planter bask in the sunbeams.
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The final bathroom design is encased with concrete tiles. Two indoor plant beds create a unique, plant-lined runway toward a traditional wooden vanity unit with an integrated bathroom sink. A wood-framed bathroom mirror is framed by elegant glass pendant lights.
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A pool room provides a fun hangout for the family.
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