Urban Retreat
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An oasis in the heart of the city
Our vision was to create landscape design that mimics a hill station for this guest house in the centre of a bustling city. Lush vegetation was used as a green cover, sheltering the tenants from the world outside. The landscape design integrates the new livery with the existing onsite flora that included a range of shaded trees and tropical shrubs.
The minimalist navigation design is made up of straight lines and curves, accentuated by premium granite stones and wooden decks made from locally available materials. These pathways lead to a dense tropical garden — a hideaway within a hideaway. The swimming pool here is surrounded by beautiful shrubs and after sundown ambient lights add warmth to the environment, filling the lawns with a warm diffused glow.
Along with the retreat's sloped roofs and wide glass facades, the guest house becomes reminiscent of contemporary resorts, and makes it feel like an out-of-town getaway.
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The landscape uses curved pathways, lush greenery and ambient lighting to create a tranquil setting, belying its urban location.
