Description:

Landscape development of Gera's Astoria, Caranzalem, Panaji, Goa.

Challenges:

Gera's Astoria is a premium residential project offering 2 & 3 BHK eco-friendly resort-styled apartments at Caranzalem, Panjim, Goa. Approximately spread over 11,000 sq.mts., the T-shaped complex consists of 8 floors having 224 residences, and it is well equipped with all modern comforts as well as a beautifully designed terrace garden.

Solutions:

The landscape concept attempted to complement the architectural treatment of the project which is developing the housing project as a resort. The whole focus was to create an organic resort with the building blocks tucked away in nature so as to provide the perfect getaway for a holiday seeker. All requisites of a resort such as open spaces, water features, swimming pool and activity areas would be interwoven with the ancient elements of a Portuguese village street. The Planting would be tropical and lush, lots of massing of color and seasonal variation.

The terrace garden in addition to providing a splendid Sea-view of the beautiful Arabian Sea, also encourages a vibrant, socially connected, urbane lifestyle while still fulfilling the need for privacy and individuality.