Apr 7, 2025
To design a hospitality experience that captures the soul of Goa, calm yet characterful, where every space feels personal and every detail speaks of refinement.
Full-service design encompassing architecture, interiors, lighting, and experiential spatial planning for a new-age luxury resort brand.
Concept
Azara draws from the ancient meaning of its name, the break of day. The resort celebrates new beginnings through natural light, grounded materials, and the warmth of hospitality. Each architectural line and material layer is designed to evoke renewal — a gentle rhythm of day, light, and space.
Vision
To create a sanctuary where modern comfort meets heritage craft. The design integrates local craftsmanship, contemporary geometry, and soulful minimalism, producing a visual language that feels rooted yet current.
Inspirations
The architecture transitions effortlessly between verandas, courtyards, and rooms, mirroring Goa’s coastal temperament. Natural ventilation, muted palettes, and hand-finished textures connect every guest back to the land and its culture.
Design Philosophy
The spatial language balances indulgence with restraint. Arched openings, hand-chiseled stone, and lime-washed walls pair with bespoke furniture and ambient lighting. Nothing shouts; everything whispers elegance.
Execution
Across suites and common spaces, the materials palette remains warm and tactile, laterite stone, teak joinery, rattan, and linen. Lighting layers are tuned for sunrise softness and evening calm. Every surface was chosen to age gracefully, allowing the resort to feel timeless from day one.
“Azara embodies a sense of sunrise living — an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover beauty in stillness. Guests describe the experience as serene, rooted, and almost spiritual in its calm.”
Azara Hospitality Group
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Founders