09/08/2026
VILLA RAWAT | CURCA, GOA
Architecture that responds to its site rather than resisting it.
Set on a sloping site in Curca, Villa Rawat is conceived as a series of layered volumes that follow the natural gradient of the terrain. Strong horizontal planes step with the slope, framing views while creating deep overhangs and effective weather protection suited to Goa’s climate.
The architectural language is contemporary, responding to the client’s brief, while stone and terracotta introduce warmth, texture and a tactile quality to the otherwise clean geometry.
Study models played an important role in the process. They allowed us to explore the relationship between the built form and the slope, test the composition of the horizontal planes, and progressively fine-tune the design before translating it into architecture.
A house shaped by the terrain, the climate and the view. TropicalArchitecture
Set into a sloping terrain, the villa is conceived as a series of layered volumes that follow and mirror the natural gradient of the site.
The strong horizontal planes create a sense of continuity while framing views and providing generous weather protection suited to Goa’s climate.
Physical study models became an important part of the design process, allowing us to understand the relationship between the stepped volumes, terraces, roof planes and the slope—and to continually fine-tune the composition.
