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Resort Architecture and Retreat Design

byMistry ArchitectsTakes interior projects across India; Visit Design Studio in IndiranagarStarts from₹450 ₹ per Sq. Ft. of Carpet AreaView full gallery

We build hospitality spaces that breathe with the landscape. From coastal villas to hill-station cottages, we weave local materials and light into sanctuaries that feel like they have always belonged.

Nestled within a lush coffee estate, this resort was designed to blend into the landscape. The architecture respects the existing trees and terrain, offering guests an intimate connection with the local flora and fauna.

This video captures the essence of our hospitality design philosophy. It showcases how we integrate buildings with nature through thoughtful layouts, water features, and the use of local, sustainable materials.

The dining area of this nature resort features high, tiled roofs and large, open windows. This design maximizes natural light and ventilation, allowing diners to feel connected to the beautiful estate grounds outside.

These resort villas are nestled within a coastal oasis of palm trees. The design uses traditional thatched roofs and locally sourced materials to create a tropical retreat that feels both authentic and luxurious.

A central pool serves as the heart of this coastal resort, surrounded by villas that offer privacy and stunning views. The layout is designed to foster a sense of community while being immersed in a tropical landscape.

The resort's pool area seamlessly transitions to the beach, blurring the lines between the built environment and the natural coastline. The design prioritizes open spaces and ocean views for a perfect holiday setting.

The entrance to our upcoming resort in Madurai features a dramatic, high-pitched roof with an intricate wooden lattice. This grand porte-cochère sets a welcoming and impressive tone for arriving guests.

As dusk falls, the architectural lighting at the Madurai resort highlights its curving forms and rich textures. The design creates a warm and inviting ambiance, with pathways and water features gently illuminated.

An evening view of the resort in Madurai during its construction phase. The design features flowing, organic lines and traditional tiled roofs, creating a modern yet culturally rooted hospitality space.

This cottage in Elan Hill, Kerala, is a testament to working with the land. We designed the structure to sit lightly on the terrain, following its natural contours and preserving the indomitable spirit of the landscape.

About Hospitality: Resorts & Retreats

When we design a hospitality project, we map how the sun travels across your site to create natural, shifting interiors. Whether it is integrating a water feature to cool the lobby or using hand-plastered walls to create the perfect quiet acoustic, we look for those small, tangible ways to make your guests feel an immediate, intuitive calm the moment they walk in.

Nature-integrated resorts designed across India — Approved by the tribe
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Mistry Architects

Takes interior projects across India; Visit Design Studio in IndiranagarStarts from ₹450 ₹ per Sq. Ft. of Carpet Area

We are a studio driven by a simple idea: that architecture should be a conversation between the land and the people inhabiting it. For us, every resort or retreat is an opportunity to slow down, listen to the terrain, and build something that does not just sit on the earth, but feels like it grew from it.

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The Radisson Resort in Lonavala received an honorable mention at The Plan Award 2024. The design grapples with the contradiction of urbanizing rural areas, creating a form that connects to nature despite the pressures of building codes and densities.12
A composite image celebrating the completion of the Radisson Resort & Spa. The architecture adapts to both flexible and fixed programs, emerging from the site's topography and the region's material history to create a cohesive hospitality experience.
This image highlights the hospitality focus of the Radisson Resort project. The design uses local stone and warm wood to create inviting spaces that feel both luxurious and deeply connected to the Lonavala landscape.
The bar at the Radisson Resort showcases the project's material palette. A stone feature wall, wooden ceiling, and copper-toned bar create a warm, tactile environment, while large glass windows maintain a constant connection to the outdoors.

Hospitality & Retreat Architecture: Connecting Space with Landscape

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Malik ArchitectureTakes projects across India; Visit office at Ballard Estate, Mumbai
An aerial view of the cottages at Waghoba Ecolodge, nestled in the grasslands near Tadoba. The buildings, with their vaulted roofs made of conical pottery tiles, are designed to merge with the landscape's natural contours and hues.21
The main building of Waghoba Ecolodge, elevated on stilts, appears to float over the man-made lake at dusk. This design provides stunning, unobstructed views of the forest and minimizes the building's impact on the ground.
The welcome lounge at Waghoba Ecolodge, featuring a vaulted roof made with local pottery tiles and walls of stabilized adobe. The open design frames a panoramic view of the distant hills, immediately immersing guests in the natural setting.
A serene view from the deck of the Waghoba Ecolodge, overlooking the lake and the hills. We created this water body to attract biodiversity and to serve as a beautiful, reflective foreground to the wilderness beyond.

Sustainable Eco-Lodge & Hospitality Architecture

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Biome Environmental SolutionsBased in Vidyaranyapura; serves Bengaluru & India
This aerial view captures the essence of the Atmanya resort in Goa, where individual villas are nestled within dense tropical foliage along the river, offering guests both privacy and a deep connection to nature.4
A closer look at the villas at Atmanya, showcasing multi-level structures with large windows and balconies. The design uses natural materials to blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest environment.
The stepped seating of the open-air amphitheater at Atmanya is integrated into the landscape. This space, featuring brick pillars with climbing vines, is designed for relaxation and communal gatherings.
A render for a proposed 70-key boutique hotel nestled in a hilly landscape. The design features clean lines and terraced levels that follow the natural contour of the land, maximizing views and minimizing environmental impact.

Boutique and Nature Resort Architecture

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Access ArchitectsProjects across India; Office in Dadar, Mumbai
The Aqua Pool & Spa at twilight, where custom V-shaped lights illuminate the parametric ferrocement roof and cast dramatic reflections on the water, creating an enchanting atmosphere.38
A daytime view of the Aqua Pool & Spa, where the undulating roof creates a shaded, open-air lounge that seamlessly merges with the pool and the natural landscape beyond.
The structure of the Aqua Pool & Spa provides a covered poolside lounge and bar area, with large openings that frame the surrounding trees and hills.
From inside the Aqua spa, the unique shape of the roof forms a natural archway, perfectly framing the view of the distant mountains and making nature a central element of the design.

Hospitality Architecture: Designing Immersive Guest Experiences

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Treelight DesignTakes projects across India; Visit Architecture Studio at Indiranagar, Bengaluru
A stone-clad villa at Taj Rishikesh, nestled within the lush, green landscape of the Himalayan slopes. The design uses local materials and sits lightly on the land, preserving the natural context while offering guests a connection to the environment.4
The covered terrace of a building at Taj Rishikesh, featuring stone pillars and a wooden ceiling that frame views of the surrounding greenery. This space exemplifies our use of breathable corridors and passive design to create comfortable, climate-responsive areas.
We introduce Shaikh Mohammed Shehzad, our Project Head for Hospitality Architecture. His leadership on projects across India and Nepal is vital to our mission of creating innovative and inspiring hospitality designs that are culturally and environmentally responsive.

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Edifice ConsultantsTakes projects across India; Offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru & Delhi
A treehouse at the Gorukana Resort, designed to offer an immersive nature experience. The structure is built around existing trees, demonstrating our commitment to architecture that respects and integrates with its environment.16
Cottages at the Gorukana Resort nestled in the forest. The design uses local materials like stone and thatch to create a rustic yet comfortable retreat that blends seamlessly with the wilderness.
A tranquil pavilion on the water at Gorukana Resort. This space provides a serene spot for guests to connect with the peaceful surroundings and enjoy the beauty of the lake.
A log cabin-style cottage at Gorukana, surrounded by tall trees. The large glass windows and balcony offer beautiful views of the forest, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors.

Hospitality & Leisure Architecture: Designing Memorable Destinations

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Gayathri & Namith ArchitectsProjects across India; Visit Design Studio in Koramangala

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