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Pavan Anand

Location

Alibaug

Year

2021

Disciplines

Architecture

Interior Design

Area

7,000 sq ft

Oh Precious!

A JEWEL BOX IN NATURE'S EMBRACE.

Nestled within a bamboo grove in Alibaug, this residence emerges as a jewel-like object, embedded within a landscape of water, foliage, and earth. Designed in collaboration with Pavan Anand, the home juxtaposes clean-lined contemporary architecture against the richness of its natural surroundings, creating a retreat that feels both refined and deeply rooted in place. Conceived as a sanctuary of serenity and seclusion, the dwelling blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, allowing nature to become an integral part of everyday living.

CONCEPT & EXECUTION

The design is anchored in the idea of dissolving boundaries between architecture and landscape. Positioned carefully within its site, the home unfolds as a sensorial journey shaped by reflections, framed vistas, and layered materiality. Glass forms the primary skin of the structure, while raw concrete and burnished brass introduce depth and texture. A sapphire toned pool traces the edge of the house, acting as a connective threshold between the communal spaces and the landscape beyond. The programme accommodates three bedrooms and shared living spaces on the ground floor, while the first floor is reserved for the master-suite and a private terrace deck. Throughout, the design balances minimalist architecture with richly detailed interiors, creating an environment that feels both grounded and luxurious.

A HIDDEN JEWEL AMIDST THE GREEN

Set within a dense grove of bamboo and surrounded by the pool and greenery, the residence establishes a striking presence while remaining deeply rooted in its natural context.

A SENSORIAL JOURNEY

Movement to and through the home is choreographed through a sequence of reflections, visual connections, and carefully framed views that reveal the landscape and architecture in equal measure.

POROUS SKIN

Expanses of jade-tinted and clear glass allow light and views to permeate the interiors. The staircase becomes a transitional experience, bathed in shifting green hues that evolve throughout the day.

THE LANDSCAPE AND STRUCTURE IN CONVERSATION

Gardens, reflective water bodies, sculptural installations, and outdoor pavilions are woven across the site, creating moments of pause that celebrate the slower rhythm of Alibaug living.

STRIKING THE BALANCE

A dialogue between restraint and opulence defines the home. Rich materiality, layered textures, and seamless indoor outdoor connections create a living experience that is at once luxurious, tactile, and immersed in nature.

DECADENCE GALORE

The interiors embrace a richer expression through Kadapa stone, burnished brass, natural stone surfaces, and subtle accents of colour. Together, these elements reinterpret luxury while allowing the landscape to remain an ever present companion.

I told MuseLAB that I wanted to feel like I am on vacation every single day - and they truly delivered.

Gayathri Anand