The Ideal Home and Garden – August 2019

36 | August 2019 The Ideal Home and Garden

Editor’s Pick

The overarchingstyleoftropical

modernismwithtouchesofthe

design oeuvre in the interior layering

makes a turn key development that

stands out worthy of attention.

The CenTral CourTyard

estledinthequiteserenevillage

ofSocorroinNorthGoa,surrounded

by evergreen bamboos, amidst

thesprawling lush green hills and

valleys,is a dream vacation home

builtbyTahilianiHomes-a boutique

interior and architectural firm

from the design house of Tarun

liani. Salvador Villa Cassia, is a stunning

n of contemporary and local architecture.

a perfect getaway for those seeking

imity with nature. Apart from being

edin a beautiful village, the villa is in close

imity with Mapusa, Porvorim and Panjim,

toGoa’s most happening beaches of Baga

Calangute. Hence, it serves as an ideal

ayspot for the discerning.

ad over 5,000 square feet, the beautiful

includes four bedrooms with en-suite

rooms, the day lounge, living and

ly rooms. It is built in the likeness of

ffrey Bawa’s famous architecture style

ical modernism.” The villa is designed

ncorporating true Indian craftsmanship

the use of contemporary technology.

The design sensibility has been to create an

outstanding amalgamation of indoor-outdoor

living. Which is visible as soon as you enter

through the entrance door which opens on to

a largelobby leading to the central courtyard

whereyou see a luminous waterbody replete

with plants, accentuated by high glazing

ceilings, ample space and textured walls. One

of the key highlights is the use of wrought iron

railings, which lends extravagance through

layering and details.

The design house which has been working in

Goa for over a decade, consider it a sanctuary

for city dwellers who want a break from the

routine to get back into nature and re-connect

with themselves. Keeping this in mind, the

architectural style of the villa is governed by

the popular vernacular style of the region

• a combination of Indian and Portuguese
  architecture. The designs of the villa boast
  the use of interesting mixture of tiles, Indian
  stones and patterned floors to capture the true
  indigenous architecture of Goa. This theme is
  carried even into the exterior architecture of
  the villa, where the walls have an earthy finish
  along with Mangalore tiles roof that beautifully
  create a harmonious balance of design. TIHG