Balancing Functionality and Style

Quirk Studio has designed Villa H a holiday home in Goa that retains the essential Goan ethos and also provides all the modern luxuries to suit the client's lifestyle.

Fast-paced urban living and the pandemic have been wake-up calls for many about the importance of balanced living and well-being. A holiday home by Isprava, designed by Principal partners Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera Architect/ Designer Quirk Studio in the green lap of Goa, identifies with these themes of a simpler way of life.

Spread over an area of 2,350 sq ft this home away from home oozes zen-like peace for a Mumbai-based family in the textile business. Reflecting the holiday vibe, the spaces exhibit a neutral shell juxtaposed with natural materials and earthy textures, such as wood, stone, cane, rattan, and locally sourced art pieces. The designers inject their signature charm through an understated play of prints and textures, lending the home a timeless appeal.

The spatial planning accommodates living and dining areas, a kitchen, a dry powder room, and a bedroom on the ground floor. In addition, the first floor has the master bedroom, the guest room, and a serene terrace area filled with houseplants, lending a beautiful balance to the residence. Engaging with the beauty and freshness of the outdoors, the design opens up vistas to the greens through a verandah along the pool area, a cosy terrace, large windows and panelled doors; lighting up the residence in sunlight and natural air, accentuated by the double-height volume.