| Photography | Dinesh Mehta | |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Nitin Killawala Nimit Killawala | |
| Design | Nimit Killawala Brandlove | |
| Date | Design Team | |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nitin Killawala Sanjeev Doshi | |
| Clients | Structural Engineers | |
| Rakesh Jhunjhunwala | Sritec Consultants | |
| Location | Landscape | |
| Lonavala, Maharashtra | Rajoo Pradhan | |
| Project Area | ||
| 16,000 sqft. | ||
Rare Villa is set on a cliff overlooking the Mulshi lake in Lonavala.
The House is comprised of two distinct Façades, while the entrance acts as a screen; the opposite facade sequentially reveals views of the valley as one navigates through the spaces.
This elaborate house for a large family consists of three primary zones,the common areas are located in the centre, overlooking the Valley and a swimming pool . The guest zone in the north, comprises 4 guest suites, while the South is dedicated to the family with its 3 personal Bed rooms.
A continuous lawn acts as a unifier between these zones and is located at the lowest level of a stepping section. Such a configuration only helps in bringing this large family together while also allowing them, when desirable, to retreat into their own private domains.