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04-02-2026

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Make way for 'A Slice of Ubud'- a beautiful 3000 sqft, 4 bedroom villa in Varca, South Goa. The client wanted the home to have a 'wow' factor and by principle, we try to design homes that are nature-centric and bear contextual connection to the essence of Goa. This led us to designing a tropical home with Balinese influences, having nature at its soul.

The home is planned to let in ample natural light with large windows and high ceilings. From a water body jutting right into the layout of the villa to a tree growing within the home, each space is a sanctuary, meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of calm and connection to the surroundings. When we say nature-centric, we go all in to bring nature into the home in all ways possible! The idea of blurring the boundaries between nature and structure is a conscious attempt in most of our projects and according to us is the foundation of intelligent design and holistic well-being.

Designed for a family of 4 and their cat, the home features an open layout, with the central section dedicated to common areas that connects the outer sections reserved for private areas. The entryway is designed such that the pool acts as a backdrop for the foyer, leading to the living areas. A stunning Frangipani tree within the home separates the double-height living and dining areas, dancing under the light from a skylight above. The rear side features a pool and jacuzzi that juts into the layout, separating the living area from the master suite. The top floor is dedicated to a family lounge, guest room and suites for the son and daughter at two ends with dramatic, triangular, sloped overhanging eaves. Designed in a way that allows consistent, diffused natural light since all spaces have a north-south orientation, our focus was to incorporate a more climate- responsive, energy-efficient and sustainable approach.

Goa,India

Architects	:	Studio Tilt Architects
Area	:	3000 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2025
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/studio_tilt_goa

Exterior view of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

Entrance of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

Living room of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

The layout also ensures that all suites face the pool at the rear side, while the living and dining areas are by the pool, so much so that you can touch the water seated in the inset living area indoors. The overhanging window from the daughter's room overlooks the living area, making for connection between spaces. The open kitchen with a breakfast table by the dining also furthers our philosophy of creating connected spaces that allow for maximum human engagement. The inset living area, sloping, overhang eaves, the use of natural materials and water bodies making its way into the home are slight nods to Balinese architecture. We feel that slight Balinese influences are the closest touches that make for perfect tropical homes, especially in a country like India.

Living room of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

Living to Dining view of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

Dining of A Slice of Ubud by Studio Tilt Architects

We wanted the strong architectural features to take center-stage, hence the color and material palette are somewhat restrained. The beige, stone cladding makes it way from the living area and extends onto the backdrop of the pool. Building on the coastal, tropical aesthetic, the color palette primarily features subtle neutrals with pops of green and blue, inspired by the surrounding environment. For us at Studio Tilt, architecture, interior and landscape design go hand in hand with all important facets planned out together right at the beginning.