A recreational terrace-level spatial experience that melds nature, vernacular materiality, and the desires of a family. The term ‘Sthira’ in its origin indicates the state of being still. This project’s design fabric embodies the same sentiment — a series of spaces that fulfill the end-user’s aspiration of unwinding in the company of loved ones in a built volume that is held delicately in the clasps of lushness and architectural expression.

A conservatory of sorts, Sthira’s envelope is composed of glass and sleek steel members that unfold the space effortlessly, allowing the homeowners to lounge and take in the seamless views of the countryside.

The heart of the layout is occupied by verdure and manicured landscape that manifests as the central courtyard. The glass walls of the built spaces hug the edges of the courtyard, creating a flow of circulation around the focal greenery. The internal layout comprises a private family dining area and lounge, an extended multipurpose banquet space, a dedicated hand-wash section, and a powder bathroom.

Sthira’s design intent fulfills the homeowner’s desire to inhabit a dedicated space where familial warmth, the interplay of nature, and seamless spaces converge.