1. The House of Mango Shadows – Chandigarh
Tucked inside a lush orchard in Chandigarh, this two-bedroom home doesn’t just sit next to mango trees—it lives with them. The entire 1.1-acre site is dotted with guava, chikoo, and of course, mango trees that the architects refused to cut down. Instead, they worked around them.
Common areas are nestled in a central clearing, while bedrooms stretch out like quiet arms into the greenery. Courtyards wrap gently around tree trunks. Large glass doors open up to let in morning sun and the rustling of leaves. The result? A house that feels more like a forest clearing than a building.
2. A Garden Full of Memory – Alibag
This serene villa in Alibag tells a quiet story. There’s a single champa tree standing in its courtyard, a silent tribute to the late Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. But it’s not alone—mango trees surround the home like sentinels of shade and memory.
The landscape feels almost wild, but look closer and you’ll see care in every curve: mango trees pruned into dome-like canopies, charpoys beneath them, and no fence in sight. The garden doesn’t end—it simply melts into the world beyond.
3. A Peaceful Corner in the City – Bengaluru
In bustling Koramangala, a peaceful home rises among old mango and coconut trees. Not one tree was moved. Instead, the home was designed around them—respectfully, thoughtfully.
Stone paths and lily ponds guide you inside, where the materials are soft and earthy: natural plasters, wooden louvres, and local stone. Creepers hang from pergolas, filtering sunlight like nature’s own curtains. “The garden led the design,” says co-architect Keerthana, and you can feel it in every corner.
4. Where Mango Leaves Shaped the Design – Tamil Nadu
Sometimes, nature leads—and we just follow. On a coconut farm in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, architects noticed something curious. Fallen mango leaves stained the concrete yellow. Instead of fighting it, they leaned in—switching to yellow oxide floors to match.
The home sits gently around four mature mango trees, with canals of water flowing quietly beside them. The wind moves freely, cooling open courtyards and shaded rooms. It’s a house that listens—to the breeze, to the trees, to the land.
5. A Villa That Feels Like Home – Alibag
Aney Villa doesn’t shout. It whispers. From its wraparound verandah, you see rice fields on one side, mango orchards on the other. Inside, the design is all about ease—olive green walls, terrazzo floors, cane furniture, and plenty of places to nap, read, or dream.
There’s a spiral staircase that leads to a little mezzanine nook, perfect for a book and a breeze. Even the family dogs have claimed their favorite corners. It’s the kind of place that invites you to stay a little longer—and then not leave at all.
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