Villa Corsica: Curved walls and bold colours define Mumbai home designed for tropical climate
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Ariane Shah
4h ago· 7 min readenNews
Summary
Local architect Neel Buddhadev has completed Villa Corsica, a 280-square-metre residence in suburban Mumbai designed for a multi-generational family. The house features curved walls and bold colours as a direct response to Mumbai's tropical climate. The design prioritizes natural ventilation, passive cooling, and indoor-outdoor living, with sculptural forms that create a distinctive visual identity while addressing functional needs like accessibility and climate resilience.
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DezeenVilla Corsica: Curved walls and bold colours define Mumbai home designed for tropical climatedezeen.comKey quotes
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We wanted to create a sculptural installation that also functions as a comfortable family home, blending aesthetics with livability.
The design prioritizes indoor-outdoor living, with spaces that flow seamlessly into one another while providing shelter from the intense heat and monsoon rains.
Local architect Neel Buddhadev has completed Villa Corsica, a house in suburban Mumbai defined by curved walls and bold colours that was designed in response to the city's tropical climate.
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