V.O.Z Architects & Designers discuss designing a multi-generational home that turns inward, where privacy, landscape and quiet become the defining architectural gestures.
How did the site shape the idea of retreat?
Located in Coimbatore, a rapidly developing tier-2 city in Tamil Nadu, India, the site lies along the foothills of the Western Ghats, framed by a quiet, hilly landscape.
At first encounter, the site revealed a distinct sense of calm — marked by birdsong, a gentle breeze and an overall stillness. This sensory experience became central to the design approach.
The project responds by preserving and extending these qualities, ensuring that the existing landscape and its quiet character remain integral to the built environment.
