Casa Terra
A hospitality retreat where architecture dissolves the boundary between built form and the surrounding landscape.
Casa Terra is conceived as a series of pavilions set within existing coconut groves, each oriented to capture sea breezes and frame specific views of the Goan landscape. The structures use locally sourced laterite and lime plaster, materials that belong to the region and weather gracefully in the coastal climate. Guest rooms open onto private courtyards, creating an experience that is simultaneously communal and deeply personal.
Design
Philosophy
Casa Terra is conceived as a series of pavilions set within existing coconut groves, each oriented to capture sea breezes and frame specific views of the Goan landscape. The structures use locally sourced laterite and lime plaster, materials that belong to the region and weather gracefully in the coastal climate. Guest rooms open onto private courtyards, creating an experience that is simultaneously communal and deeply personal.
Laterite Stone
Locally quarried laterite forms the load-bearing walls, its rust-red hue deepening after each monsoon season.
Lime Plaster
Hand-applied lime plaster creates soft, undulating wall surfaces that breathe with the coastal climate.
Teak
Reclaimed teak wood is used for all joinery and furniture, sourced from old Goan homes undergoing renovation.
Rattan
Rattan screens filter light into the pavilions, casting geometric shadows that shift throughout the day.