Article source: Myspace Architects

Nestled on the foothills of the Himalayas in the city of Dehradun, a facility for assisted living sits in hypnotic tranquility. The plot is around 4 acres which is surrounded by dense Mango & Litchi orchards and a British Bungalow, dating back to the Colonial Period. The approach was to capitulate to a design solution that would respect the heritage and natural environment of the site. Although the plot was in the middle of an urban landscape, it still had its independent eco-system with orchards. This instilled a sense of safety due to the site’s proximity to city-facilities yet enjoying the calming shade of green foliage.

Image Courtesy © Ar. Prasanth Mohan/ Running Studios

• Architects: Myspace Architects
• Project: Nest Inn – A Communion of Architecture & Repose
• Location: Uttarakhand, India
• Photography: Ar. Prasanth Mohan/ Running Studios
• Lead Architects: Ar.Alex Joseph, Ar.Dona Kurian, Ar.Yogesh Kumar, Ar. Rijul Nayal, Danny Chacko Mathew
• Gross Built Area (m²/ ft²): 16,000 sqft
• Completion Year: 2021

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