serie architects: aarvli resort in goa, india

serie architects: aarvli resort in goa, indiaall images courtesy of serie architects

london and mumbai-based practice serie architects have broken ground on the ‘aarvli resort’ in goa along the western coast of india. positioned on top of a steep cliff, this fort-like structure is capped with a rooftop landscape overlooking the arabian sea to the west and mochemad khadi estuary to the north. the curvilinear enclosure follows the topography of the site while exploiting views to the hilly landscape through circular courtyards which penetrate the exterior walls. a curved circulation spine delineates a progression through private spaces and public areas open to the sky with circular openings, welcoming daylight into the building and upon pools of water.

staggered positioning of undulating roof planes produces shading for lower rooftops. helping to merge the structure into the surrounding scenery, the grasses planted on their surfaces reduce solar gain, insulates from internal heat loss. construction is projected for completion in 2013.

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project info:

building type: eco resort location: goa, india gross floor area: 9,000 sqm site area: 25 hectares date: design started january 2010, completion expected 2013 status: ground breaking september 2012