The Pool Rules Supreme

Nestled among the lush hills of Alibagh, Aurelia is located on an envious vantage point; it aims at total serenity, especially the kind that celebrates its surroundings.

- Virupa Kantamneni

On a site of 3 acres, absorbed into the densely vegetated hills, this house has a modest area of 2000 sq ft. The pool that doubles as the terrace taps the full benefit of its natural surroundings. The dictating element for the design scheme was the natural terrain of the plot and the designers at Shroffleon granted its maximum benefit in the way of splendid views to both the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Radical as it may seem, the planning of the house is nothing short of functional while sticking closely to the contemporary genre. The upper level houses a magnificent infinity pool that proves to be the house’s crowning glory. Minimalistic monochromatic materials used at this level highlight and yet blend into the visual theme of the surroundings.

The designers highlight that “the pool being infinity on all sides overspills into a smaller water-body underneath, forming a cascading waterfall that becomes the backdrop of the main living room.” One element - in this case the infinity pool, creates multiple spaces to lounge and relax in, fulfilling an important prerequisite of a good holiday home.