WHISPERS AGAINST URBAN NOISE

Where modern design meets Goan tranquility, a tropical villa designed by Natasha Chawla and Parzan Daruwalla reimagines architecture as a sanctuary of slowness, challenging the urban hustle one thoughtful space at a time

- Kashish Kaushal

In Sangolda, a sleepy hamlet in Goa, time meanders like the gentle ripples of a backwater stream. It is here, amid narrow bylanes and pastel-toned bungalows, that Ava—a strikingly modern villa, rises from the verdant terrain. True to its Goan-Portuguese roots, this ground-plus-two tropical retreat is more than just a home; it is an ode to the philosophy of ‘Susegad’—the art of laid-back contentment. Designed by Studio 6158 to offer a slow-paced experience, it invites its inhabitants to step away from the frenetic pace of urban living and immerse themselves in a sanctuary where luxury meets leisure. “The client’s brief called for a holiday pad that could effortlessly combine luxury and comfort to create a blissful getaway,” share principal architects Natasha Chawla and Parzan Daruwalla. Ava stands as more than just a structure—it’s a deliberate rebellion against the relentless pace of city life.